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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1879

Page

3

Missouri reformers cap governor pay at thirty three thousand

The Missouri legislature proposes cutting governor salary to 33000 and other state officers to 2000 each. The article labels this parsimony as mistaken economy and argues a capable governor cannot be secured for such pay. It critiques the GRANT movement coverage in the Cincinnati Gazette and mocks expected reception for CHANDLER amid recon structed political circles and a potential return.

Missouri

Senators Ban Cat Punishment in Indiana Prison Bill

The state senate adopts an amendment to Mr. Winterbotham's bill prohibiting the use of the cat of nine tails on convicts. It urges the house to concur, condemning such punishment as barbaric and out of step with civilization.

State Senate

Republican cipher dispatches burned in 1878 scandal

The text asserts Republican cipher dispatches from 1878 were burned, accusing Morrox Chandler Tyxer Brapy John Sherman and others of stealing Democratic telegraphs and corruptly purchasing votes in disputed states. It claims returning board officials were rewarded by the fraudulent president.

Morrox Chandler Tyxer Brapy John Sherman

Democratic party divide prompts joint committee plan

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports a split between the National Democratic Committee chaired by Senator Barnum and the Democratic Congressional Committee led by Senator Wallace. Both factions proposed a ten five member panel to harmonize differences, seeking unity for the party and the 1880 campaign, urging concessions to avoid presidential aspirant conflicts.

Cincinnati National Democratic Committee Democratic Congressional Committee Enquirer Bar- Num Trapden Wallace Pharman Sugvivor Democratic Party

Secession Threatened Over Chinese Immigration Bill

The senate bill to restrict Chinese immigration provokes intense satisfaction in some factions and fear of Hayes veto. California faces potential turmoil, with warnings of bloodshed if veto occurs, while newspapers debate treaties, enforcement, and economic consequences of Chinese trade.

Senate Hayis Rocky Mountains Hayes California Havers Pacific Sentinel Mr. Conkling Epa Metaxbs Hamirs Committee On Foreign Relations China San Francisco Daily Stock Report

Alarm and accusation roil congress as radicals plot to seize power

A note of alarm warns radicals seek to block popular will after 1876 vote. It cites a Washington Post plan to control four districts using corruption funds and patronage, aiming to indict seven Democratic members elect and prevent a Democratic-controlled House. The piece urges Democratic leaders to unite to defeat the alleged scheme and repeal the election law.

Congress Washington Post Kine Louisiana Het Florida Elam Shelley Alabama Conner South Carolina Chalmers Mississippi National Police Devens House Chicago Inter-Ocean Washington Teller Committee Inter-Ocean

Editorial Notes on Politics and Legislation of 1880

The editorial compiles political commentary on the gravel road bill, 1880 Republican prospects led by John Sherman, Zach Chandler’s Senate election, and editorials from Indiana and Michigan. It criticizes Tilden and the Democratic Party while praising honest money sentiments in Illinois senator John Logan, and discusses opposition to abolishing county superintendent of schools amid broader reform debates.

John Sherman Chicago McDonald Indiana Hendricks Indianapolis Tilden Iis Sarnia Hausen New York Jay GocLp Ledger- Standard John LoGan Illinois Albany Ledger-Standard Sledger-Standard John Locan Senate Gus. Logan Washington Tlinois Cerrifier Lapp Christ Wvcal State of Allen County Superior Court Edward Smeade John T. Porter Sarah Porter Srict John P. McHenry David C. Waltenbaugh M. Tancey Wayne Township Goahorn Bhoaif O Sue Ais Mia Ais Ames Francis Jeremiah Ferney James Crall Fichafer Blumm Pierson John G. Bere Oeglein Jacob Auer Sacap Brobst Chainman Gottlieb Schafer Zedekiah ‘Ake Wayne Christian Feil Same John C Meyer Eepeeneeeeereee Joseph Jack Sane Young Breckensieah Fochshuber W Meyers Millimand Wilson Stimiioon Trease Bullerman Ditch Frank Roussey Brackenridge James Evard Spring- Han Jo- T Wand Tews Wai W Shoaf Sami Maurice Cody Por Hamilton Ban

Census doubts and anti Chinese bill fuel partisan debate

The piece argues Republicans distort bills for campaign gain, notes the Senate census bill would appoint 12,000 interior officials and spend millions, and critiques the anti Chinese bill while urging a nonpartisan, thorough census and strong Catholic education and discipline within Lent rules. It references personalities, newspapers, and dates from 1879 political discourse.

Congress Senate Secretary of the Interior House of Representatives Cox House Pacific England France Germany St. Louis Republican Dem Travis

Bishop Foley Dies In Chicago At Morn Funeral Friday

Bishop Foley died a few minutes before 40 oclock this morning in Chicago. Funeral services will be held on Friday and the remains will be sent to Baltimore. He was noted for active leadership and tender heart, with strong administrative ability, leaving a large flock with affectionate remembrance. Six months would have marked his 57th birthday. Public health note warns against harmful baking powders. Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder praised as pure and trusted by medical men.

Chicago Foley Baltimore Dr. Price

Insane Adjudications Reported for Two Women

Louisa Harrison was adjudged insane Monday by Squires Wilkinson and Beeks and Dr Sweringen, with an application for admission to the state insane asylum. Helena Beyer, inmate of the city hospital, was adjudged insane Tuesday by Esqs Beeks and Wilkinson, Dr Bru bach the examining physician.

Louisa Harrison Squires Wilkinson Beeks Sweringen State Helena Beyer City Hospital Beeks and Wilkinson Brubach

A Wonderful Discovery Promises Free Trial Remedy

A bold claim touts Pr King’s California Golden Compound as a universal cure for eyes, digestion, headaches, jaundice, liver issues, debility, and more. The ad promises a free trial bottle from Meyer Hoa Co in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to prove its curative powers.

King California Meyer Hoa, & Co Fort Wayne Ind

Buckien Arnica Salve and Local Accident Report

Buckien Arnica Salve advertised as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee priced at 25 cents per box. A boy named Ebinger employed at Peters Box Factory suffered a serious injury after a log rolled onto him during a work incident on Saturday and is expected to recover. Also mentions Dr IVs Long Syrup for coughs and colds priced at 25 cents.

Buckien Arnica Dreier & Bro Ebinger Peters Box Factory Gordru

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