Scattered 19th Century Bits Touch on Figures and Finance
The text notes include hints about Santa Claus buying a boat and a duke's death, mentions a large subterranean estate project, and recounts opinions on lawyers and law practice. It cites railroads in the South, a Washington postmaster’s illness, Democratic tactics in Congress, and a letter from Rutherford B. Hayes on currency policy and confidence in the economy.
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Washineton
Dec
Deak
Congress
America
R. B. Hayes
Religious Fray at Joriea Chapel Sparks Arrest
Dispute between Baptist and Methodist congregations at Joriea Chapel Sevier county over shared stand leads to the arrest of a minister on a charge of disturbing public worship. The church house has long been used by both denominations.
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Joriea’ Chapel
Sevier County
Bue
Gé Watchman
Congress Tackles Indian Question and Utah Removal Plan
Congressional action targets the Utes in Colorado with a resolution on removal. J B Swan of Virginia is named for Wyoming Chief Justice. Cold weather persists across the kingdom as new reports emerge. Attorney General Devens orders dismissal of three deputies from Marshal Fitzsimmons for fraudulent vouchers linked to Georgia Democrats' sons.
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The
Chronicle
Washineton
D. C
Devens
Day
Marshal Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Georgia
Senate Passes Fortifications Bill and Trade Marks Reform
The Senate reported a Fortifications Appropriation bill of 375000 and planned its return for tomorrow. A joint resolution on a constitutional trade marks amendment was reported back. The Indian Affairs panel proposed a commission to negotiate Ute removal from Colorado, sparking objections. The House debated unloading foreign ships and passed a spirits leakage relief measure. The Pension bill totaled 32400000, up three million from last year.
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Washington
Basker
Indiana
Committee On Appropriations
McLeod
Iowa
Manufactures
Allison
Committee On
Indian Affairs
Secretary of the Interior
Colorado
Cockrell
Indian Territory
Acklen
Louisiana
Commission of Engineers
Isthmus
Panama
Shelley
Alabama
South
House
Converse
Ohio
Morrison
Illinois
Internal Revenue
Hubbell
Michigan
Appropriations Committee
Western Union profits and agrarian meeting reported
The Western Union Executive Committee estimates quarter profits at about 1 475 841 21 dollars and recommends a 13 percent dividend plus a 1 percent extra from treasury surplus. Separately the Agricultural Convention forming a National Agricultural Society met in New York with about 150 delegates. A temporary organization elected Gen N M Curtis as chairman and outlined plans for the American Agricultural Association to promote agriculture nationwide. In Rochester a toll-gate house fire killed gate keeper Miles Tuttle and a two year old child. Mrs Tuttle and two other children escaped.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Company
Board of Directors
National Agricultural Society
Metropolitan Hotel
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Illinois
Georgia
South Carolina
Texas
New Hampshire
Minnesota
Vermont
Marysland
Delaware
Ohio
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Maine
Arkansas
District of Columbia
Virginia
N. M. Curtis
M. J. Lawrence
E. A. Carmen
Washington
A. R. Lexdouxe
North Carolina
J. H. Beall
Committee On Organization
American Agricultural Association
Rocasster
N. Y
Miles Tuttle
Virginia General Assembly elects three state officers
In Richmond three officers were chosen Corbin Reynolds for Treasurer A F Walker for Superintendent of Public Printing and Samuel C Williams for Superintendent of Penitentiary. The Public Printing vote sparked bitter partisan debate delaying the session. Three offices remain to be filled tomorrow before Readjusters take full control.
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Richmont
General Assembly
Corbin M. Reynolds
Botetourt County
R. M.T. Hunter
A. F. Walker
Richmond
R. E. Frayser
Samuel C. Williams
Rockingham County
Samuel A. Swann
Senate
Fredericksburg
Richmond County
Virginia
Charles Pitts
Judge Jones
Severe Cold Grips Kingdom With Riots and Deep Frosts
News reports from Lonpoy Paris Wingwa and Berry on December 11 describe extreme cold across regions. The Seine remains unfrozen since 1861 while Sicily and Calabria see heavy snowfall hindering travel. Bread riots erupt in Regina amid widespread distress and Upper Silesia endures famine as temperatures plunge to 12 below in Fahrenheit.
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Lonpoy
Paris
Seine
Wingwa
Rome
Sicilly
Calabria
Regina
Berry
Upper Silesia
Ottawa youth dies after neglect amid smallpox
A seventeen year old in Hall near Ottawa is found malnourished and bleeding from wounds after his family deserted him during a smallpox illness. Neighbors delivering food discover him near death. he dies within minutes of their arrival.
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New Yor
Ottawa
Hall
Jury Acquits Hayden in Sister Poisoning Case
In Massachusetts, Francis E. Hayden was found not guilty after a 20 hour jury deliberation in the alleged poisoning of his sister. The verdict elicited loud demonstrations of joy as Hayden wept.
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Wonresster
Mass
Francis E. Hayden
Indians Fight Mexicans Near Churchua
Special from El Paso says Apaches led by Chief Ju number about 100 and clashed with Mexicans on the Sun last month near Churchua. Ju reportedly lost 80, killed and wounded.
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Denver
Cot
el Paso
Churchua
Swan Nominated for Chief Justice of Wyoming Territory
President nominates James B. Swan of Virginia for Chief Justice of Wyoming Territory. The formal action was announced today in Washington.
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Washinaton
James B. Swan
Virginia
Wyoming Territory
Turkwest Map Evidence Ties Yahiya Khan to 1865 Theft
Dispatch from Cabul reports that a mounted 1865 Turkestan map, hidden in Yahiya Khan's house, links him to a larger conspiracy. A Czarist proclamation adds to revolutionary tensions in St Petersburg as the Nashville line pursues westward expansion via Evansville and Savannah with Colonel Cole driving the deal.
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Lonpox
Cabul
Yahiya Khan
Ameer
Yakoob Khan
Turkestan
Yahiya Kahn
Beruty
St. Petersburg
Revolutionary Committee
Cole
Savannah
Atlanta
Georgia Central Railroad Company
Nashville
Colonel Cole
Serious illness of Dr J Nat Lyte in Dandridge
The Dandridge Watchman reports Dr J Nat Lyte is seriously ill with threatened pneumonia. He suffered a paralysis-like attack Sunday evening lasting hours, followed by a similar episode Monday evening. Dr Brazelton hopes close care will avert danger, with pneumonia symptoms still strong.
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J. Nat. Lyte
Lyle
Brazelton
Legat J
Dandridge Watchman
New York Money Market and Market Notes Dec 11
Money in New York quiet and firm with government securities steady. Cotton receipts and prices track weaker futures. New York Cotton Market shows steady tone with uplands and Orleans pricing. General market lists mixed movements across flour wheat corn oats coffee sugar molasses rice pork lard whisky and hogs in Cincinnati and New Orleans.
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New York
Patares
Uplands
Orleans
Great Britain
Cuba
Texas
Cincinnati
New Orleans
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Lida Kenyon
Lizzie Daily
Sanford and Wilson
Lew Benedict
Red Anson
Malek Kintz
KE. T. Book House
Gay and Reservoir Streets
East Tennessee
Lewis & Carhart
Holston Salt and Plaster Company
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