17 Dec 1874
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Daily Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1874
Page
1
New York report notes Monmouth Park association will offer a 5000 purse for a four mile heats race to celebrate the centennial with entries due by January 1, 1875. The piece also covers Tweed in court proceedings and longshoremen accepting shipowners' wage terms after a strike.
The Ways and Means Committee did not meet while the sub committee continues Irwin's examination at Irwin's lodging. Jas D Smith, director on Stockwell board, summoned to testify that board approved paying Irwin's necessary Washington expenses on Stockwell's motion, intending only legitimate costs. Switch may claim funds intended for New York stock operations.
The Senate scheduled a royal reception for King Kala kaua in the president's room at 11 30 and planned a joint procession to the hall of the house at 12 15. Bills discussed include Alabama judicial districts, shipboard steam vessel safety, and Columbia District governance. A treasury examination delay and tariff committee notes were also recorded along with an agriculture seed distribution bill and a terminology change from board of regents to board of commissioners.
The text cites emigrants arriving with cholera in their baggage, noting clothing as a medium for disease spread in railroad cars and closets as trains moved through cities. Dr Buist is asked why Louisville avoided severe impact while Nashville suffered, and he says cholera can be imported again and then revived by local causes.
France dispatch reports a roof collapse in Agntr during a snow event. The structure caved in under weight, causing multiple fatalities and injuries as rescuers work at the scene. Local authorities investigate the incident and anticipate updated casualty figures.
Reports from Brewin on December 17 suggest Bismarck backs a measure to prevent arrest of a deputy during the session. The move is viewed as a vote of confidence and may lead to the cabinet resignation and a modified resolution.
Prominent Louisiana gentlemen in Washington report the conservative party held a majority in the legislature and other winning candidates. They distrust the returning board and warn that if its action harms conservative gains, they may resort to force to restore their position.
At Vernon Michigan the foundry and planing mill of E H Jones Son burned about 2 AM. Loss nine thousand dollars with no insurance. In Chicago a separate blaze destroyed a six store block at West Madison and Thorp streets totaling about twenty thousand dollars with light insurance.
Intimate friends of Gov. Allen in CoxiumsBus Ohio on December 17 say he neither seeks nor declines a nomination. He will not allow himself to be used as a cat's paw to advance another candidate while his position remains to be set by his own friends.
Bob Dury of McKenzie Tennessee was arrested and sent to Memphis for palling counterfeit money. His parents fled, having assisted in passing large sums to farmers and others in the area.
Abner Turner known as Uncle Abe and a famed turfman died in Nashville Tennessee yesterday after living there for years. The passing removes a noted organizer and colorful figure from local racing circles. He was commonly associated with gambling and horse racing and will be remembered for his long career and influence in the sport.
Washington observers differ on Kalakaua’s visit. Most link it to annexation or a favorable reciprocity treaty for Hawaii, noting unprecedented official welcome by Secretary of State and cabinet members. Some compare it to past visits suggesting American allegiance aims rather than social ties.
The Virginia City Chronicle reports that Gerd Thomas H. Williams holds 6,500 California shares and 4,000 Consolidated Virginia shares. Calculated values suggest potential profits near 2.7 million dollars, with California stock rising sharply in the last day and Williams accruing large gains.
Receipts at Central Stock Yards show 543 cattle cars 5 831 head 196 hogs 31 160 head and 92 sheep cars 18 400 head. Market dull with common stockers and mid grades weak. prime steers scarce. hogs steady to higher. sheep mostly dull with lower prices. extra and prime levels discussed with varied quotes.
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