Editorial notes on Congress and company actions
The piece notes the president's message urging an appropriation for search after and Western Union Telegraph Company announcements about reorganizations of the American Union and Atlantic Pacific companies. It also reports Serge Barret of New York refusing the injunction sought by Rufus Hatch.
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Gongrece
Sz Western Union Telegraph Company
American Union
Atlantic Pacific Companies
Serge Barret
New York
Rufus Hatch
Tax News in circulation causes no city scare
Tax news in circulating the report about smallpox is only insuring the business of our city to the extent of thousands of dollars but is causing no scare that is without any foundation whatsoever. We hope our country brethren and people living in neighboring towns will continue their trading as usual in our city and not be driven away by false rumors. When the facts warrant it To SEN TINEL will not fail to give notice.
Me Hays nominates Swain for Judge Advocate General
The fragment notes Me Hays nominates an Ohioan Swain for the army role of Judge Advocate General. It hints at political maneuvering to influence the nomination process and mentions Garfield and Senate action, with uncertainty about outcomes and discussions of material class.
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Hays
Swain
Gene
Mgu
Garfield T
Tory MPs Who Refused to Vote Face Suspension
The piece contrasts British and American houses. It notes twenty seven Home Rulers who sat mute and refused to vote in the Commons were suspended and escorted out by sergeants at arms for contempt. It suggests a few days in custody would curb their followers' influence.
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House of Commons
House of Representatives
Neutral stance on Grubbs libel law echoes in editorial
The article defends neutrality on the Grubbs libel law while criticizing the idea of post office influence. It argues the law acts as a deterrent to malicious suits but not to responsible journalism and supports making plaintiffs pay costs if verdicts are nominal.
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Grubbs
Costa
Conference of Greenbackers Plans National Meeting
A late February gathering of Greenbackers will discuss next steps including a national committee conference at St Louis after the inauguration. Some favor Chicago but Missouri claims the banner status and the movement aims to elect seventy five members in 1882 on anti monopoly lines with summer speaking tours and steady propaganda.
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Greenbheckers
National Committee
St. Louis
Chicago
Missouri
Congrammith
Government Wins Verdict Over Turpentine Boxers
Mossie Feb 2 government obtains a verdict of 3708 dollars against J B Calhoun in a suit over boxing trees for turpentine. Other verdicts for the government in similar cases were noted but details are unclear.
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Mossie
J. B. Calhoun
Speakership scramble and cabinet talks in Washington
Washington reports on the race for speaker with Reed Hiscock and Dunnell as eastern contenders and Kasson’s return shaping plans. It notes possible Morton as treasury secretary candidate, Blaine Conkling relations, and New York appointments affecting party balance.
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Washineton
Dunnell
Bairel
Sro
Reed
Maine
Hiscock
New York
Edward RB. McPherson
Pennsylvania
N. G. Ordway
New Hampshire
Jardine
Harry Sherwood
Michigan
Jardines
Corne
Congress
McPherson Testimony On Franking Privilege Abuse
In Washington on February 4 the Hon. Edward McPherson, secretary of the Republican Congressional Committee, was examined by the house committee investigating franking abuses. He noted the committee catalogued 12,969,000 documents, more than 5,000,000 frankable, kept in separate lists marked Frankable and Not frankable, with postage paid on all unfrankable documents.
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Republican Congressional Committee
Marshall Jewell
Barnum
Washinetor
D. C
Edward McPherson
Washington
House Committee
McPherson
Doubt Over Confirmation of New York Nominations
February 4 report from Wasuiseaton notes uncertainty in Senate about confirming New York nominations sent to the Senate. Postmaster commission at Albany expires March 4, raising questions on Hayes authority to appoint for terms ending the same day. Some senators may reject Haskell. others prefer leaving choices to the next administration.
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Wasuiseaton
New York
Senate
Albany
Hayes
Haskell
Garfield
Blaine
Branley Matthown
Tartina Pearlstone Sues Be for Damages in Past Case
In New York on February 4 Tartina Pearlstone sued James Gordon Be in the court of common pleas seeking damages for a alleged breach. The case involved a prior judgment for Bennett who paid $1000 to end the matter. Pearlstone released claims but later contends the referee's judgment was fraudulent. Judge O P Daly set aside the former judgment and an appeal is before the general term. The plaintiff’s bid for jury trial was denied due to delay.
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New York
Tartina Pearlstone
Court of Common Pleas
James
Gordon
Éace
Bennett
John Townsend
O. P. Daly
Court of Eominion Pleas
Firemen Prevent Major Loss of Life in Independence Hall
At 6:80 yesterday morning a fire broke out in Independence hall numbers 180 and 182 Twenty second street. Firemen’s timely and heroic action prevented a great loss of life as flames trapped residents in the upper part of the building. Terrified occupants called for help as fire spread from several directions.
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Curcaco
Independence Hall
Second Street
Fire damages Belmont Hall and losses reach thousands
The concert and dance hall collapsed in half an hour, burning furniture and ledgers. A. R. Wilson, the leasee, loses about 7500 dollars and the owner about 20000 with a possible 10000 replacement. Insurance by United States Mortgage Company. Ottawa report notes a railway accident claim dispute by Burr of New York seeking 160 for damages and time, while others pursue compensation.
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A. R. Wilson
Boss
United States Mortgage Company
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