News of the Week from Henry Illinois on World Affairs
Foreign dispatches report Livingstone’s safety confirmed via Zanzibar reach, Stanley near coast with letters, and a British demand for Dr Howard’s release. Thames Boat Race London versus Atalanta ends with London winning by twenty lengths in 21 minutes 16 seconds. Pueblo news covers Monterey actions, Alabama arbitration, and Persian famine as printed in New York papers.
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Monterey
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Mier
House of Commons
Gladstone
Alabama
United States
Board of Arbitration
Geneva
America
Earl Granville
Earl Grey
England
New_York
Persia
Trevino
Bremen
Anotic Ocean
Branten
General Cordova
Senor Zorilla
Don Ring Zorrilla
F. Fernandez de Cordova
Senor
J. M. Beranier
Senor Gomez
Senor Edgaray
Senor Gasset
Senor Martos
Schenck
New York State
Great Britain
Republican caucus nominates Bainbridge Wadleigh for U.S. Senate
The New Hampshire Legislature Republican caucus on the 14th nominated Bainbridge Wadleigh for the United States Senate seat held by Senator Patterson, with the March vacancy anticipated. The slate also lists local officials and congressmen at large including Chase of Susquehanna, Joseph Henderson of Washington, Barr Spangler of Lancaster, Colonel George F. McFarland, A. J. Clark, and B. Ruth Bradford.
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National Typographical Union
Richmond
Lanahan
Methodist Book Concern
New York
Samuel G. Goodenough
Ludlow Street
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Dunnell
San Francisco
Cornell University
Robert Collyer
Chicago
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Grant
Iith
Long Branch
Senate
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Internal Revenue
Maine
Sidney Perham
Wisson
Oregon
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
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Warmoth
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West
Virginia
Grafton
New Hampshire
Benjamin F. Prescott
Concord
Solon A. Carter
Keene
Owen
Chase
Susquehanna County
Joseph Henderson
Washington County
Barr Spangler
Lancaster County
George F. McFarland
A. J. Clark
B. Ruth Bradford
Bainbridge Wadleigh
United States Senate
Patterson
Senate and House Adjournment After Heated Civil Appropriation Debates
Congressional actions span Enforce ment bill amendments to Civil Appropriation measures. Senate passes key bills, tables controversial supplements, and appoints Conference committees. House grants disability removals, approves railway and land measures, and awkwardly handles Enforcement amendments before adjourning sine die. The two houses conclude the Forty second Congress with thanks to the presiding officers.
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Eastern Nevada Railroad Company
Michigan
Meiers
Garfield
Palmer
Niblack
New York
Arkansas
Ohio River
Big Bandy
Big Sandy
Ohio
Wheeling
Vance
North Carolina
George
Houston
Alabama
Clayton
Anthony
Congredelans
United States
Dads
Othey
Anderson
Pittsburgh
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Alaama
Z. B. Vance
Vaneville
Ind
Buell
Agricultural College
Congress
Grant Accepts Nomination Letter From Philadelphia Convention
President elect Tim Grant formally accepts the National Republican nomination. In a civil reply to Thos Settle and the convention, Grant thanks the party and pledges zeal and devotion to the people, hoping health and Providence guide him through the duties ahead.
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Philadelphia
Tim
Executive Mansion
Wallington
Thos. Settle
Paul Strabach
Elisha Z Fs
Eel Adelphia
Senator Wilson's Letter of Acceptance for Vice President
Senator Wilson accepts the Philadelphia nomination for Vice President and credits the Republican Party's progress from 1856 to 1872. He highlights party aims such as civil rights, amendments enforcement, labor protection, national domain for homes, tariff reform, veterans’ benefits, immigration, and peaceful Indian policy. He pledges faithful service if ratified and notes the party's future march to victory.
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Wasinaron
Thomas Settle
Philadelphia
Beidysovelt
Republican Party
Hrennr Witsox
Grant expresses hope for peace and a trusted successor
General Grant writes of leaving a successor with an Executive role, aims for a peaceful nation and restored harmony among sections and races. He seeks a country at peace within and beyond its borders, with prosperity and equal protection for all citizens.
Marriage Question Answered by Colored Man
A colored man explains why he remains unmarried saying he supports his mother and must buy her shoes and stockings if he married. He notes that marriage would force him to buy those items for his wife, which he cannot do.
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