Army cut opposed by General Steffiddh in Washington
Lieuténain General Steffiddh is in Washington by special command to comment on proposed army reductions. He argues no reduction is possible if the Government keeps protecting Western settlers from Indians. In Rafferty case a new trial was argued Monday before the State Supreme Court with Mr Small for the prisoner and Charles H Reed for the State. the court took the matter under advisement.
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Steffiddh
Washington
Rafferty
Jadé
State Supreme Court
Mr. Small
Charles H. Reed
The New Chief Justice Waite Confirmed by Senate
The Senate confirmed Morrison R. Waite of Toledo Ohio as Chief Justice of the United States. A Yale graduate and former Ohio constitutional president, Waite rose from a modest political profile to joint the Republican ranks and served in the Geneva Arbitration. The piece notes his war leadership, public service, and a notable October reunion speech as a highlight of his career.
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Morrison R. Waite
Toledo
Ohio
Senate
United States
Waite
Yale College
William M. Evarts
Pierpont
Yale
Henry M. Waite
Connecticut
Henry Clay
Whig Party
Republican Party
Whigs
Supreme Bench of
Geneva
Switzerland
Ohio Constitutional Convention
Army of the Tennessee
Farmers and professionals convene for discussions on finances
Invitations extend to farmers manufacturers mechanics and dealers to discuss causes and remedies for financial difficulties with Hon W C Flagg S M Smith Col Elliot and Professor Pinkney taking part The event allows German addresses upon request and covers tariff currency and transport topics Also notes the Iron and Steel Association meeting in Philadelphia Feb 9 and other items including Dr Livingstone's death and Farme rs activities in Wisconsin and Iowa
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W. C. Flagg
S. M. Smith
Col. Elliot
Professor Pinkney
Farman Sex
J. A. Pattison
Vice Press
State Farmers’ Association
European turmoil and royal marriage headline across continents
Serrano strengthens grip in Spain as Cartagena is captured and Barcelona and Madrid restore order. The anti Carlist force nearly doubles in size while Ile favors order and a future government. Madame Parepa Rosa dies in London after hidden illness. A New York report notes Congress railways control debate. The Duke of Edinburgh marries Princess Maria, celebrated by British and Russian consuls in New York. Macoupin County contempt hearings set for the 31st amid local tax dispute. Sumatra resistance rises as war axes international dynamics grow. England, Germany and Russia form ties through the royal marriage, signaling wider implications.
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Spain
Cartagena
Barcelona
Madrid
Ile
Duke of Edinburgh
Maria
New York City
England
Russia
Eifect
Great Britaan
Duke of
Edinburg
Victoria
Alexander
Germany
Senate Demands Repeal of Bankrupt Law
The Senate of Town unanimously called for repeal of the Bankrupt law. It deems the compulsory clause odious and believes the business public prefers unconditional repeal to keeping the act as is. The statute has some excellent features that should be retained.
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Senate of Town
Cubans Fight On as Spanish Reinforcements Sought
The piece notes Mrs Waite as first lady in the land and praises her, while Cuba reports two Spanish victories with claims of being outnumbered two to one. It states Spain has 60,000 to 100,000 troops in Cuba and that Cubans have begun fighting their way to success without outside aid.
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Ohio
Waite
Cuba
Chicago Journal
Waite Confirmed as Chief Justice by Senate
The United States Senate confirmed Morrison R. Waite of Ohio as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court last Wednesday afternoon with no opposing votes. He is regarded as a highly qualified jurist whose private and public life are above reproach and esteemed by leading lawyers and judges nationwide.
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United States Senate
Morrison R. Waite
Ohio
Supreme Court
Duel in Prospect Between Jeff Davis and Foote
Former Mississippi senators Jeff Davis and 'Hangman' Foote threaten a duel after Foote’s history of the rebellion articles. Davis calls Foote a constitutional liar, Foote retorts that Davis is a habitual culminator of honest men and a hypocrite and dares him to mortal combat. Both have dueled before. prediction says Davis will not come to the scratch.
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Jeff Davis
Foote
United States Senate
Mississippi
Davis
Susan B Anthony Sues for Impeachment of US Supreme Court Judge
Miss Susan B Anthony and her suffrage backers present a memorial to Congress seeking impeachment of Hon Ward Hunt of New York a U S Supreme Court judge. They recall her Rochester voting conviction and contend Judge Hunt blocked jury access to her case.
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Susan B. Anthony
Congress
Ward Hunt
New York
United States Supreme Court
Miss Anthony
Rochester
N. Y
Slant
United States Circuit Court
New York State
Washington dispatches map party lines over money question
Monday reports outline three factions in the house as discussion nears. Extreme hard money seeks withdrawal of 27 million tied to a 44 million reserve, moderate hard money favors legalizing 44 million for expediency with a 400 million tenders cap, and inflationists push at least 100 million more. Officials say the 44 million reserve will not exhaust soon and no debt increase is expected this month. Revenues from customs rise and February receipts may exceed prior forecasts.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Nevada Judge Threatens Courtroom Disorder With Revolver
A Nevada judge, after a jury was impaneled and counsel ready to proceed, drew a revolver and warned that any disruption in the courtroom would be halted. The court maintained strict decorum throughout the proceedings.
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Nevada
State Regulation Of Interstate Rail Commerce Debated
A historical discussion argues that state control over interstate railway freight is impossible and urges national regulation. It cites Justice Marshall on state contracts within a state's commerce and notes the need for federal action to curb extortionate charges and avoid evils from unregulated corporate combines.
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Orandall Va
Nevada
Gipsina Ve
Faa
Cornell Et Town
Boston
Mass
Passine i. Ae
Low
Iowa
Justice Marshall
Congress
Illinois Opposition to Antietam Monument Appropriation Debated
A debate in Illinois over funding a soldiers monument at Antietam unfolds as Mr. Jones of Jo Daviess denounces the plan citing private interest and Maryland’s wartime assessment rights. The report also notes a Nebraska case of horse theft ending in hanging, reflecting local controversy and moral judgments of the era.
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Illinois
Antieta Land
Jones
Jo Daviess
St. Louis
Antietam
Maryland
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