27 Feb 1871
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Daily Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1871
Page
1
The article reports on Bismarck's stern stance in ongoing peace negotiations and notes tensions between Spain and Egypt over diplomatic friction including Spanish consuls reportedly leaving Egypt. It also mentions the Spanish Queen's illness recovery and legislative motion in Indiana, railroad manager optimism from Senate subcommittee findings, 1812 war soldiers news, Oregon Central Rail, and New York Wall Street overview.
Reports from Paris and London describe advancing peace talks with Bismarck steering harsh terms. Thiers and Assembly commissioners may present conditions in Bordeaux as Thiers visits Versailles. Spain Egypt dispute grows after consulate insult. mediation offered as Spain delays funds until Cortes. Oregon rail transfer questioned. Attorney General warns against transferring rights to Willamette Valley Railroad. case notes limits of federal authority.
Reports from Washington outline General Butler's potential alignment with Farnsworth and Porter within six months. Pacific Railroad managers anticipate a congressional reversal of bond interest payments, amid possible Administration pushback. Foreign seed varieties are being distributed by congressmen. A Senate panel rejected a Wood Screw patent extension. Lobbying enlivens the Capitol as 1812 veterans await new pension circulars. An Oregon Central Railroad bill with the Attorney General's opinion references an October submission.
Gold closes at 111 1-2 with abundant on call money at 3 and 4 percent. Government bonds and Central Pacific gold bonds remain strong with regular London call. Union Pacific quotes First mortgage 83 1-2 to 83 3-4, land grants 73 3-4 to 74, and incomes 76 1-2 to 77. Stocks stay active led by New York Central and Hudson, Lake Shore, Northwestern, and others as speculation trends higher.
In Indianapolis on February 26 the Indiana House debated a motion to adjourn sine die after 34 members tendered resignations accepted by the Governor. The resulting vacancies fell below constitutional minimums, prompting a protest that elections could not fill them before final adjournment. The Speaker ruled the motion out of order and the House adjourned to Monday at 9. Indiana news notes C L Vallandigham visiting R G Bright to discuss Ohio and Indiana politics.
In Washington on February 2, Senate members heard that Thomas White Ferry is the new successor to the seat starting March 4. The body considered a House bill for celebrating the hundredth anniversary of American Independence in Philadelphia with a potential New York exposition. House actions discussed a Revenue Commissioner note urging immediate push to repeal the income tax and a move to a Committee of the Whole to take up the repeal bill at the earliest opportunity.
Domestic news notes a fire at the King & Wheeler carriage factory in Canton Ohio partially destroying the works on Sunday morning. Loss estimated at $6,000 with $4,000 insured in Pacific Chicago Home Columbus and Yonkers New York.
Two unofficial letters from a San Domingo Commission member reveal the political split on annexation. The Haytien part of the island strongly opposes it, with claims the Haytien government backs Cabral the revolutionary leader. If annexed, a war with Hayti may follow, raising questions about US preparedness and funding. Counterfeit money and fires flood Lafayette.
In a Brooklyn sermon Beecher urges aid for France during its distress. He contrasts Napoleon’s fall with France’s suffering, recalls Lafayette and Washington, and calls on congregants to give generously to relieve famine and war’s effects.
Fort Wayne Inc reports Pine Lumber Shingles and Lath prices with ranges for Clear 1 Clear 2 Clear 3 Select Common boards and siding. Prices per thousand feet vary from about 1600 to 4800 with details on lengths and finishes. Markets section notes dressed flooring stock boards and sawed shingles with various unit prices.
Market reports show cotton unchanged with middling uplands at 15 Xc, leather steady at 27 294c, California 27 28c, Oronoco 20 27c. Wool very firm domestic up to 57 per set. Hay retail 125 to 150 State. Hops 17c Western 5 to 9c. Petroleum refined 24 3 4c. Butter fair demand firm Western 16c State 30 42c. Cheese fair demand firm 12 1 63c. Flour 86 70 690 for shipping. Wheat new spring 1 54 0 1 564 winter red 638 165. Oats 66 50c. Mess beef 37 00 28 Ov. Eggs dull 29 to 30c fresh 15 to 17c laid. Whisky firm at 91 92e.
Telegraph reports cotton quiet and unchanged with middling at 14 1/2 to 14 3/4 cents. Breadstuffs firmer with good flour demand. wheat and corn vary in New York and Cincinnati newsrooms. Provisions dull but demand light. pork at 22.00, lard around 12 1/2 percent, bacon near 9 1/2 cents. whisky firm with good demand. Receipts listed for flour, wheat, corn, oats.
Local Masonic lodges in Wayne outline meeting times and officers. AYNE COUNCIL No 4 R and S M meets second Wednesday at 7 PM Ford Boltz secretary lists officers for ORT WAYNE CHAPTER No 19 R A M holds weekly work sessions with monthly stated communication. name officials including H P Orem Smith King O D Hard Scribe etc. Also AYNE LODGE No 25 F and A M meets Tuesdays at Masauic Hall with fall of the moon as date cue and officers listed. UMmit City Lodge No 170 F and A M meets first Friday monthly at Masonic Hall with officers.
OKT Wayne Lodge No 14 meets on Maundy Thursday with officers Peter Gable N Ges Joseph Black V G J Hollister R S and Wm T McKean plus J Wize T tees ENCAMPMENT No 16 meets first and third Fridays with Peter Gable C P John W Vordermark H P A J Hortates W Henry Turner J Wes aM Graf 8 S P J Wee T ARMONY Lodge No 19 meets every ae Thursday evening with F W Stein N G and W Killen R3 P H Grand P Wdington T
Fire Department, LEAT HVUOK AND LADDER COMPANY No 1 meets on the first Wednesday of each month with Ka Vogel as Foreman and A Carter as Secretary. OPE HOSE COMPANY No 1 meets at Fireman's Hall on the first Thursday of each month with J Q Beard as Foreman and Henry Colerick as Secretary. nov 8-day.
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