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Newspaper
Knoxville Daily Chronicle
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1879
Page
1
A collection of political snippets and editorial chatter spans reform party rhetoric, sharp exchanges between Gov Garce Jon and Gov Robinson, and satirical jabs at Tilden while noting railroad consolidation trends and a Philadelphia Grant tribute.
Senator Don Cameron of Pennsylvania is chosen chairman of the National Republican Executive Committee. The Grant and Blaine factions approve. The next Republican Convention will be held in Chicago. J M Thornburgh is in Washington attending to private matters and meeting friends.
In Washington on December 17 the Senate debated repealing permanent annual appropriations, considered restoring silver coinage, and postponed a Texas circuit court bill. A joint resolution would forfeit unearned railroad lands, listing major companies and land grants. National steamboat service was proposed, while Chinese emigration legislation was queried.
The Virginia General Assembly met to choose a successor to Senator Withers whose term ends March 4, 1881. In the House Mahone led with 56 votes to Withers 40 and Wickham 2. in the SenateMahone 23 Withers 13 Wickham 8 and Daniel 0. The joint vote totals 188 with Mahone at 79, Withers 53, Wickham 5, Daniel 0. A joint session tomorrow will formalize Mahone as senator. Separately 100 colored emigrants from Goldsboro NC arrived en route to Washington, heading to Indiana, about their climate and conditions unknown.
In Avavusta, December 16, the Maine Council issued remaining certificates and promised an official list tomorrow. Officials report the House with 61 Republicans, 78 Fusionists, and 12 vacancies. the Senate with 20 Fusionists and 11 Republicans. On December 17 the council confirms the figures and notes no county officer decisions yet.
Catcaco December 17 The packing house employers met and agreed to strike today after firms discharged 1000 Union men The Union insists only Union workers be employed Pack houses refuse to yield and threaten to move operations from Chicago Several houses did not buy hogs yesterday afternoon.
Chancellor Carroll in Pulaski County Chancery Court rules the State wins foreclosure against the Memphis and Little Rock Railroad Company et al. The mortgage of 1861 for 100000 dollars secures current debt and interest exceeding 202000 dollars and the property may be sold if paid by a set day, with an appeal likely.
The House Banking and Currency Committee denied substituting Price's measure for Judge Buckner's bill requiring half of national bank reserves kept in coin. The bill will be referred back to the House after the holiday recess.
Advices from Sims report that on November 19 Gen Benendis attacked the Chilean army at San Francisco along the inland railway, with details dated November 25.
Chilians entrenched as Pisagria and allies withdraw in defeat. The opposing forces report heavy losses and a demoralized retreat from the field.
Minor dispatches report a courthouse fire in Port Jourque this morning killing three people and injuring two. In Altoona Pennsylvania the city brewery burned with an estimated loss of 40000 dollars and insured for 16000. Several workers escaped by leaping from windows.
Foreign dispatches report David Shah, former Afghan army commander in chief, arrested after being sent by the Ameer to quell a revolt during the embassy massacre. Other items note shifting war fronts, British communications with Gen. Roberts interrupted, and economic signals from the Southern Express and Knoxville freight figures.
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