Hiarly Sentinel reports on pending hanging and political notes
Barreaty the Chicago murderer faces execution tomorrow unless commuted by Gov Beveridge. A year ago Gov McEnery of Louisiana ordered militia to defend the state government, leading to ongoing clashes. Wison, head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, was asked to resign and complied. Summit county's Mr Voris proposed in the Ponanigo Convention to prohibit judges from intoxication. Indiana reportedly has no such proposal.
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Enterprising Plan to Make Erie Canal Year Round
A proposal suggests rendering the Erie Canal navigable year round by laying steam pipes along its course and using gas wells nearby as fuel. The plan is noted as novel though somewhat gassy and not yet tested.
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Waite to Assume Duties Pending Court Decisions
Chief Justice Morrison R. Waite plans to take office on the fourth of next month as a flood of decisions is expected on the second and third days, he waits for those rulings to be settled.
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Wolseley Faces Setback After Ashantee Defeat
News reports say Sir Garnet Wolseley’s planned advance into Merry England was reversed by a sharp Ashantee counterattack. The British commander retreated to the coast with heavy losses and now pleads for reinforcements to salvage the campaign.
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Irreverend Florence McCarthy Wins Church Split Vote
Florence McCarthy pastor of Union Square Baptist Church Chicago faced a divisive meeting after sermons filled with harsh slang. Fifty one members voted to dismiss him while fifty one voted to retain his services, leaving the flock evenly split.
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Old Bill Allens stance on free passes set against a presidential perk
A Columbus Dispatch note contrasts Governor Allen refusing free passes with the president accepting a full special train and other perks. It uses a comic comparison to praised Old Bill Allen as a model while noting the president’s willingness to take lavish accommodations.
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Chorpenning Relief Claim Reappears Before House Judiciary
The House Judiciary Committee reopens the Chorpenning relief dispute with Jerry Black as advocate. The claim seeks 441000 dollars, audited and certified by the Postmaster General, and argues Congress cannot repudiate its prior action though previous efforts by Cresswell nearly pushed it through.
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Rioting at Swift Works Leaves Newport Man Dead
Striking workers at Swift Iron and Steel in Newport Kentucky forced new hires from Pittsburgh away, then mob attacked them. A man was killed as rioters and ringleaders pursued imported laborers, while city authorities and the mayor fail to restore order and dignity.
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Justice Cross thwarts New York lottery crew in Broadway lure
Justice John Cross of Booneville Oneida county falls for a gambling sting after meeting a man calling himself Norton. Eleven suspects, including Edward Howard and Henry Carr, are arrested at a Walker street gambling den following Crosss loss of sixty dollars. The case prompts indictments against police officials and related temperance and railway strike notes.
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Indian War Fears Rise as Sheridan to Lead Campaign
Washington reports growing anxiety over possible Indian conflict amid violence in western regions. Officials expect a brief, decisive campaign led by Gen. Sheridan to quell the uprisings. Judge Thomas Jones of Ohio named to the Indian Commission. Col. Robert Harlan removed as Post Office Special Agent. Geo B. Johnson named successor with $1,600 salary plus $3 daily travel.
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Cincinnati
Roman Catholic Abstainers’ Union draws large crowd in Pa
In Partapela, Feb 25 26 the Roman Catholic Total Abstainers Union held a grand demonstration at the Academy of Music. Clergy and laymen attended with many Protestants on stage as addresses, music, and letters from Bishops nationwide were read. The Siamese twins autopsy reveals the livers form a single mass and separation would likely be fatal.
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Michigan Court Weighs Incest Claim in Detroit Case
In Detroit Police Court William J. Nichols faces incest charges related to a married daughter Mrs Safford, with a January birth alleged. Mrs Nichols testifies that Safford is not Nichols’ daughter, claims the daughter urged false charges, and alleges the baby was killed after birth.
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British War Front Updates and Government Appointments
Feb 25 to Feb 26 dispatches report Coomassie fighting with under 300 casualties and wounded recovering. New Irish government posts announced including Duke of Abercorn and Sir Charles Adderley. London papers debate Wolseley's advance and the risks to peace talks as Coomassie looms.
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Thiers Greeted by Left in Assembly Ovation
Versayces Feb 25 ex President Thiers entered the Assembly to a perfect ovation from the Left after his letter asserting republican government for France. It is proposed to hold another International Exhibition in this city in 1875. Bayonne Feb 25 rumor Gen Morione defeated near Bilbao retreating to Santander with heavy losses.
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Resignations and leave of absence at Montreal court
Chief Justice Duval and Judge Badgley have resigned. Judge Monk takes a one year leave of absence. Dominion Board of Trade meets in Ottawa with American delegates. Milwaukee’s Mr. McLaren advocates reciprocity as beneficial for Canada and the United States.
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Congressional Actions and Senate Debate Summaries
Mr. Cameron presents a Pennsylvania petition opposing tea and coffee tax restoration. Morrill reports favorably on a post office bill amending the 15th section. The bill requires an oath for post office officials. Schurz tabled a Kis State tobacco manufacturers petition for duty abolition on licorice. Senate rejects Centennial bill 28 to 23. Naval appropriation bill taken up. financial question postponed due to Senator illness.
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House Passes Bill on Unexpended Balance of Appropriation
In Washington on February 26 the House approved a bill allowing the unextended balance of the appropriation for continuation of work to be used. During debate Mr. Beck attacked the Treasury Department interpretation that unexpended balances must be covered into the fund within two years, noting seventy two thousand dollars now in the Treasury for discretionary use by the department.
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Aid de camp dies of black vomit in Havana
Havana reports a captain-general aide de camp succumbs to black vomit. News notes hundreds of Chinese arrivals from Torreia. Santa Anna exiled to Mexico. Spanish warships mostly depart on cruise, except Arapites and Fernando. Gen Arroes travels to Peru to meet the Captain-General.
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Iowa Woman Allegedly Attacked by Two Men
Feb. 25 report says Mrs White was forcibly assaulted by two men that night in Iowa. Police search for suspects.
Restrictive Measures Aimed at Lobster Fisheries Across Regions
A 19th century notice describes actions to curb lobster harvests along the North Atlantic, including size limits, female bans, and close seasons. It cites Massachusetts and Maine shortages, Dominion supply, and an Ontario-style order restricting soft-shell and egg-bearing lobsters. It also notes related marine and scientific topics from Prof. Holton’s death to fish stocking, diffraction spectra, and expeditions in Canada and Rodrigues.
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Financial and Commercial Market Roundup
Money active and steady with gold at 111.44. Governments steady while state bonds move dull and nominal. Stocks show dull activity. Telegraph and Pacific reports note movements in express firms and banks amid mixed sentiment. Adams and Wells Fargo names appear among trains of trade.
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Commodities Market Report from Telegraph New York
Cotton steady at 16 cents for middling uplands. Flour futures firm with receipts and sales detailed. wheat in buyers favor with No 2 Chicago at 148 to 150. Rye dull. corn firmer with new western mixed at 96 to 99 cents. Oats mixed western prices. pork heavy at 1500 to 1575. Lard high, whisky 98 1/8. Petroleum crude 7 1/4 to 7 3/4 cents, refined 15 1/4 to 15 3/4 cents.
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Cincinnati Market Prices February 26
Flour steady and wheat dull at 138 to 140 cents per bushel. Corn 59 to 62 cents, oats 45 to 52, whiskey 93 cents. Cotton firm at 15 1/4 cents. Pork 14.25. Lard steam 8 3/4 and kettle 9 cents. Bulk meats firmer with shoulders and rib cuts around 51 to 73 1/4 cents. Bacon quiet and steady with shoulders 6 to 6 1/2 cents and clear rib 8 1/4 to 8 3/4 cents. Hams steady at 5 to 6 dollars. Receipts 2,088 head.
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Wheat and grain prices from Buyraxo market report
Telegraph market notes from Buyraxo February 26 show wheat dull with 1 car No 1 spring at 150. Corn and car No 2 at 70 cents on track. 2 cars old at 74.5 cents in store. Oats dull with Michigan Isles 2 car at 64 cents. rye at 105 dollars. barley dull No 3 Chicago at 176.
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Market Notes From Telegraph District on February 26
Flour dull. Wheat prices down 2 cents with Michigan amber markets. March at 146 and April at 150. Corn firmer around 68 1/4 to 59 1/4 cents per bushel, no grade. Oats dull with no activity. Clover seed prices listed at 30.
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