Train Thrown From the Track
A report notes a train was derailed on a section of track in York with investigations underway. Details are incomplete but authorities confirm the incident prompted emergency response and disrupted service.
09 Jan 1867
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Newspaper
Evansville Journal
Location
Evansville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1867
Page
1
A report notes a train was derailed on a section of track in York with investigations underway. Details are incomplete but authorities confirm the incident prompted emergency response and disrupted service.
Supreme Court cases No 81 and No 82 involve Burlington and Iowa circuits with Judge Clifford delivering opinions reversing lower judgments. A North Carolina delegation led by Ex Senator Bedford Brown and John A Gilmer visits Washington to press state interests. The Negro Suffrage Bill passes the Senate over veto as New Orleans battle anniversary adjournment is rejected. A Fort Phil Kearney massacre inquiry and Indian affairs transfer propose a War Department shift.
Democratic Convention in Columbus elects J Christian as temporary chairman and reconvenes at 2 PM. In Cincinnati a Pioneers of 1815 meeting forms an association led by A A Britt. Mason tallies as oldest pioneer, with next meeting set for February 22. Kentucky legislators reject a Constitutional Amendment with Senate 24 to 7 and House 62 to 26. George Pendleton chosen permanent presiding officer at Columbus gathering with district vice presidents elected.
Allen Thurman was nominated for Governor by acclamation. The remaining State ticket followed with Daniel S. Uhl for Lieutenant Governor from Holmes County, and John McElwee for State Treasurer from Butlerreen. Other named posts included Attorney General and Comptroller with several county officials listed before adjournment.
New York January 8 reports the morning papers oppose impeachment in Congress. Editorials argue there is little to gain and that charges are repeats. A New Jersey court finds a bill not a legal debt. A Great Falls and NH train wreck leaves one dead and several injured.
The brig Sunny South sailing from Yokohama to Shanghai during September is thought lost in a severe typhoon off Japan. Captain Patten his wife daughter and nephew were passengers. The vessel carried about 150000 dollars in treasure.
Boston officials report a meeting held last night to raise money for the suffering Greeks of Candia. It was expected to realize a considerable sum for relief efforts.
London reports good authority that Sir Frederick Bruce is to urge the Washington government to accept arbitration over the Alabama claims. Paris notes the French fleet in Mexican waters to enforce customs duties and reports a French attack on Kangahero. Florence hints Garibaldi may back the Greek Candia revolt if it lasts another two weeks. Bertin announces Germany’s February 12 parliamentary election.
Hamilton Ohio welcomed the Chicago to Rochester excursion party arriving in the city after a prolonged trip. A luncheon was served and an address praised the completion of a uniform gauge railway connecting the West with the seaboard, reflecting local gratitude and progress.
In Concord New Hampshire Republican Convention nominates General Walter Harriman for governor. Meanwhile in Washington the Senate debates memorials and tariffs with actions on retirement pay currency policy and Pension Bill amendments. The day includes discussions on office vacancies and retrenchment measures and a request to refund railroad duties.
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