Washington News Highlights and Senate Actions
Washington reports from January 13 to 17 recount the Jefferson Davis conspiracy debate a land occupancy bill with civil or military enforcement provisions and a request to count votes for Mrs Belya Lockwood. The week covers Grant retirement talk after Colfax’s death a territorial court proposal private charters for Indian reservations and a tax on converting canals. Senate items include the Gr ant retirement bill a Nicaragua treaty debate a Tallapoosa wreck relief a Washington monument dedication vote and a proposed marble tablet for Vice President Henry Wilson.
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Fire destroys Illinois insane asylum. twelve victims feared dead
A two story Eastern Winnis Hospital for the Insane in Kankakee burned after a furnace fire. Attendants and staff attempted rescues as inmates fled into the bitter cold. Seventy patients were aboard the building, with several fatalities confirmed and many others unaccounted for.
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Vanderbilt's Offer to Grant Wife Gift of Debt Settled
An old letter from Vanderbilt to Grant details a loan of 150000 for one day amid misrepresentations in the press. Vanderbilt explains Grant and Mrs Grant provided deeds to cover the debt, and that the securities were bought in to reduce the obligation. The letter from Mrs Grant declines further munificence, citing propriety and gratitude.
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Ex Vice President Colfax Dead in Minnesota Station
An elderly man, later identified as former U S Vice President Schuyler Colfax, died at a Minnesota depot after arriving on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line. The event stirred a city dispatch and condolences from President Arthur. Colfax’s remains were taken to a private residence for burial preparations.
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War era suit and global notes in brief
January 13 items note Gov. Butler suing The Boston Herald over war coverage. Major regional and national items include coal mine shutdowns at Shenandoah and Centennial collieries employing 1,890. Ross leaving boxing for seminary. Wall Street News sale barred on New York elevated lines. Masons unhappy over Washington monument dedication. Grant health rumors. New Orleans expo work. vast US library funding. 1884 anthracite output down. various legislative and international moves in Illinois, Arkansas, Italy, and Philadelphia.
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