Washington News in Brief a Nation on Edge
The President allowed temporary appointments without exam where needed while civil service exams are perfected. National Republican Convention set for Philadelphia June 5 with proportional delegations. Nominees include James F. Leggett for Washington Territory governor and Horace H. Harrison for U S attorney in Tennessee. Martial law denied for New Orleans. Halleck memorials planned. Embezzlement cases Kelston Kendig and Marder sentenced. Legal Tender acts upheld by Supreme Court. Curtin recall denied. Postmasters and exams tightened. Liberia voyage and Florida incident with Spain. telegraph links by Shanghai to Europe. London Loyalists mobbed. Ontario fire kills five. emigration to U S. Vatican, Austria Italy talks progress.
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Advisory Civil Service Board
National Republican Committee
Washington
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Boston
Louisville
District of Columbia
James F. Leggett
Kansas
Washington Territory
Horace H. Harrison
United States
Middle District
Tennessee
New Orleans
War Department
Halleck
New York Evening Mail
Florida
Navy Department
State Department
Roberts
Samuel B. Kendig
Patent Office
F. A. Marder
Treasury Clerk
Treasury
United States Supreme Court
Strong
Congress
Chase
Russia
Greeley
Col
Thomas Laselle
Big Rapids
Mich
Alexander H. Moore
Independence
Isaac L. Peck
Owosso
Post Office Department
The
American Colonization Society
Liberia
Explosion at Oakwood colliery Wales 10th
A terrible blast at the Oakwood colliery in Wales occurred on the 10th while workers were at work. Eleven men were recovered dead, flames engulfed the works, and searchers sought other missing miners as the extensive operations and machinery were destroyed.
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Oakwood
Wales
City of
Mexico
Diaz
Oaxaca
Havana
Manuel Agramonte
Agramonte
Cubas
Somelino
Puerto Principe
George
Notable 19th Century Ledger of Elections and Events
Gold closed in New York at 109. The Pennsylvania Legislature elected Robert W. Mackey as State Treasurer. Horace Greeley resigned as NY Union Republican Committee president. Thomas E. Stewart selected, with Whitelaw Reid and George W. Palmer as vice presidents. Fisk estate not over 100000 after debts. Grand Jury indicted Stokes for Fisk murder in six counts. Reading, Pa., suffered fire losses near 250000. Mayor Hall resumed New York Mayoral duties. Franklin statue unveiled for Printing House Square printers. Maine Temperance Convention urged Michigan style strict liability for liquor sellers and building owners.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Robert W. Mackey
New York Union Republican Committee
Horace Greeley
Thomas E. Stewart
Whitelaw Reid
George W. Palmer
Fisk
Oyer and Terminer Court
Stokes
Reading
Hall
New York City
Franklin
Printing House Square
Maine
Michigan
Multistate Political Moves and Court Rulings Highlight 1871 News
The Missouri Democratic State Convention backs a national party platform for 1872. Iowa selects Republicans for top legislative posts including Secretary and Speaker. Michigan Governor Baldwin praises relief funds as unnecessary. Illinois passes Senate Temperance bill with broad support in both chambers. A counterfeit $100 bill circulates in Cincinnati amid Grand Duke Alexis visit to Omaha. Illinois Governor Palmer signs Temperance law. Cook County Judge Jameson rejects Catherine Waite's voter registration, arguing citizenship does not guarantee suffrage.
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Missouri
National Democracy
J. A. T. Hull
Iowa Senate
James Wilson
Tama
Baldwin
Michigan
United States
Illinois House of Representatives
Senate
House
Ohio National Bank of
Ilinois
Jameson
Cook County
Catherine V. Waite
Riots over Chicago fire limits and state capital move
Reports detail Chicago rioters taking possession of City Hall to protest a fire-proofing bill while a common council session was disrupted. Also noted are a coroner's verdict on a rail accident in Indiana, Iowa Senate votes for United States Senator, and a serenade to the Japanese Embassy in San Francisco with Prince Imakura praising American friendship.
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United States
Illinois
Montana
Deer Lodge
Chicago
Common Council
Marysville
Ind
Levi Wardel
Ohio &Igen
Isaac Ackley
Iowa
Senate
Wm. B. Allison
Joseph C. Knapp
House
Allison
Knapp
San Francisco
Prince Imakura
Japan
Terrible wind storm devastates Monti cello Arkansas churches
A violent wind storm hit Monti cello on the night of the 11th destroying four churches and leaving only walls of a fifth and the courthouse. Homes and barns were unroofed. fences collapsed. No lives lost and few injuries reported. Governor Smith of Georgia was inaugurated the same day.
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Monticello
Ark
Smith
Georgia
Bullock
New Orleans
Senate
House of the Warmothites
Abel
Carter
First District Court
Wheyland
General Halleck
Louisville
Cave Hill Cemetery
Wharton
Annapolis
General Emery
State House
Emery
United States
War Department
Emory
Washington
Warmoth Senate
House
Maryland
Vickers
Dennis
Earl
Thomas
Henry
Creswell
Carterites House
Rail bridge project and constitutional term limits debate unfold
The report covers a West Wisconsin Railway Company bill to author a Lake St. Croix bridge at Hudson and a joint resolution proposing a one term presidential limit. It notes Senate hearings, House actions on Tennessee River improvements, canal and rail proposals, tariff talks, and amnesty and Civil Service reforms with adjournments through mid month. It also lists a series of incidental notices and a tragic accident in Wisconsin, with other assorted items.
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West Wisconsin Railway Company
Lake St. Croix
Hudson
Wis
Conkling
Senate
Sumner
House
Tennessee River
Lake Michigan
Mississippi River
Roger Williams
Rhode Island
Post Office Committee
Goldthwaith
Alabama
Pacific
Ku Klux Committee
Louisiana
Cincinnati & Southern Railway
Committee On Commerce
Vickers
New York
Chicago
Ohio
Monongahela
Mississippi
Memphis
United States
Canton
Alton
Ilinois
Congress
W. G. Halpine
Kansas
Finance Committee
Leavenworth
Venezuela
Venezuela Steam Transportation Company
Messrs. Scofield
McCreary
Smith
Voorhees
Marshal
Bille
Tsin Tsin
China
Great Britain
Lake of the Woods
Rocky Mountains
East Tennessee University
Kentucky
Committee On Education and Labor
Messrs
Frelinghuysen
Calcasien Sulphur and Mining Company of
New Orleans
Calcasien
Honolulu
St. Clair Flats Canal
Pittsburgh
Army
Territories
Carpenter
Trum
New York Chamber of Commerce
Society of Friends
Post-Office
Brazil
Sandwich Islands
Virginia
Charles
Jones
Nevada
Francis
Armistead
Henry
Fond‘du Lac
Springfield
Mass
Momence
J. Creamer
Judson
Wm. H
Fisher
Paris
Columbiana County
Calico
Tragic Accidents Reported Across States
Reports describe two Connecticut girls burning lips with croton oil mistaken for glycerine, nine horses burned in a Bloomington Illinois stable fire, Mrs. Mills of Newmarket New Hampshire shooting a hawk, a Marquette girl fatally burned after kerosene lamp fire, and Julia Straw of Dauphin Pennsylvania killed when a train frightened her wedding carriage.
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Connecticut
Croton
Bloomington
Ill
Charles R. Mills
Newmarket
N. H
Hampton Gregory
Marquette
Mich
Julia A. Straw
Dauphin, Pa
Little Corporal magazine praised for life and growth
The Little Corporal magazine is celebrated for vitality and appeal since the fire. Editor Mrs Emily Huntington Miller earns a national reputation with plans for a 500 dollar prize story by Helen Decks, extended Summers Days, more illustrations, and varied content.
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Emily Huntington Miller
Helen Decks
Joan E. Milier
West Randolph
Chicago
February Lady's Book showcases Valentine plates and patterns
The February issue features two Valentine plates a fashion plate and an alphabet of interlaced letters plus braiding patterns and Miss Lilipop's Party series. The work department offers various fancy work designs and entertaining reading by popular authors making a spirited read.
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Goory
Tre Lone Missencer Edited by W.8.B. Mathews
The January issue features a Peace Jubilee prospectus by P. Green an article by Upton and several editorials. A new song by Geo F Root and choir music are included. Send ten cents to Root & Copy Chicago for a copy.
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W. 8. B. Mathews
Tur School Festival Quarterly Magazine Promotes Exhibitions
January issue of Tur School Festival, a compact quarterly for school exhibitions and public days, invites subscriptions. Alfred L Sewell, publisher in Chicago, offers annual and single-copy rates, urging teachers and pupils to subscribe.
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Tur
Alfred L. Sewell
Chicago
Ill
The Nursery for 1872 Monthly Magazine for Young Readers
The Nursery for 1872 offers a trusted child friendly periodical begun in 1867 with renowned contributors and artists. It promises continued distinctive features and new attractions, priced at $1.50 annually or 15 cents per issue. Sample copies and club rates available by mail to Joan L. Suorry at 86 Bromfield Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
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Joan L. Suorry
Bromfield Street
Boston
Maas
Reinforcements Needed for Winter Health and Hair Care
A periodical appeal outlines winter siege of the Citadel of Life with torpid liver and constipated bowels. It praises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a stimulant, promotes Lyon's Syrup for hair reanimation, lauds Allen's Lung Balsam for coughs and consumption, and advertises Shoe products and various tonics and remedies from multiple suppliers.
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Meurthe
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Ont
Tenier
New York Herald
St. Petersburg
Alexis
America
Berlin
Germany
Vienna
Count von Andrassy
Austria
Italy
Foreign Intelligence
Congressional
Jane Owens
Postville
Montreal
Daniel Braniff
Oswego
N. Y
Ellen Faukner
Walker
California
Pacific States
Rev
Jno
Abbott
Etter
Johnson
Sheridan
Dr. Pierce
Finnep
Srecrvics
Allen
Brest
Sinfords
T. W. Fay
Camden, N. J
Geo. A. Deitz
Chambersburg
Milwaukee
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