22 Dec 1875
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1875
Page
1
Fragmented text reports heated cabinet discussion at Washington over issuing orders to prevent escapes and resignations. Me Bristow, amid pressure, pursued president's directives as cabinet adjourned to Semutary Pashs, with uncertain outcomes and strong predictions of upheaval this month.
A German ship describes leaving Jhemehaven on Monday morning amid heavy northeast snow and misidentifying the North Hinder Lightship. The vessel struck an obstruction, lost propulsion, and pumps struggled to keep water at bay as passengers wore life preservers with calm fortitude while rescue efforts failed to reach them.
A damaged report recalls a wreck with women and crew heroic actions aboard the second cabin. Miss Anon Petzold aids others while some perish. a young man dies by his own hand. a Swede perishes in the Deutschland wreck. Survivors report severe injuries and cold, with many rescued and many lost.
The text details Senate West’s Texas Pacific railway bill, its relation to prior acts, and the role of the Pacific Railroad Committee. It covers proposed routes from Sherman to St Louis, government guarantees at 5 percent, bond funding up to 10,000 per mile, and land grants extending to the Mississippi, with a 2,000 per mile interest guarantee and oversight by appointed commissioners. It also notes a land case involving Union Pacific near Laramie and alleged schemes by Hodge and Carroll in land claims.
The Lonwin Lreaing Globe notes six frigates now at the East Indies will soon depart for the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal. The squadron under Rear Admiral Lambet, over 3,000 men, will sail to the Red Sea and through the canal to the Med, marking the first time a whole squadron of that power has passed the canal at once.
In a packed Toronto courtroom the Gilmour murder case unfolds with witness testimony claiming Jeannine Gilmour visited Fisher’s house on Mona Street after arrival in town. John Clements, an alderman, is linked to arranging abortion drugs for the girl who later died. Witness accounts describe payment of $100 and a later second offer. Davis, the abortion practitioner, testified about the procedure and the fatal miscarriage.
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