News of the Week Abroad and Weather Devastation
Foreign dispatches report Greek protection talks under pressure from Berlin Conference decisions while a severe snow storm cripples the United Kingdom and floods London docks. Wrecks multiply on coasts, rail traffic halts, ships sink, and the toll of casualties rises amid Arctic conditions across Europe and America.
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Tassin
Berlin
Crech
Turkey
United Kingdom
Spain
Paris
Domestic perils and trials echo across nations and cities
A sprawling digest reports burglar Frank Walsh serving twenty years in New York state, a guard shot in Cortlandt Street, and a Vanderbilt property tied to a Clock Company. It notes Paterson boys injured in a sleigh crash, an oil refinery tank explosion near Philadelphia, a fatal coasting accident in Jersey, and William Westervelt's release after a seven year conspiracy term. Rufus Hatch sues to block telegraph company consolidations. A New Mexico clash ends with deaths, while McVicker’s dramatizes Bank of Pollon with a noted drummer.
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Frank Walsh
Brooklyn
Hudson
Cortlandfoot
New York
Vanderbilts
Ald
Waterbury
Charles Bruno & Box
Paterson
N. J
Lanta
Philadelphia
Iardville
Pennsylvania
Mary Cardiff
Honora Dougherty
William H. Westervelt
Charley Rosa
Rufus Hatch
Newark
New York Supreme Court
O Telegraph
Washington Notes on currency, census, and politics
The Assistant Secretary of the Treasury warns that refunding debt at 8 percent could sharply contract currency. Col Butterfield’s South Carolina survey backs census integrity while Gen Walker reviews fraud claims. Prescott notes China treaty grants protection from persecution. Census reenumeration in eight townships finds no population gain, challenging initial counts. Bequeathed Franklin papers offered to State Department for 25000. An apportionment bill eyed before adjournment to set Representatives near eight hundred.
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Upton
Col
Butterfield
South Carolina
Washington
Walker
Prescott
China
Atanda
N. Walker
Census Bureau
Genese
Benjamin Franklin
State Department
Congress
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Senate
John BD. Auckney
Florida
Robert Mr. Trego
Abney
Ohio
Newberry
International Commission
Halifas Commission
Ford
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White
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Cox
Roitloraon
Dea Moines Tiver
Fort
Willie
Reiley
Gona
Cape of Good Hapa
Cape
Converse
My. Rolfer
Schura
United States
Political points at Chicago dinner with leading Republicans
The Chicago Tribune reports a dinner attended by top Republican Senators where it was said in confidence that three Garfleld era positions were likely to be filled. Names mentioned included Blaine as Senator, Alanson as Secretary of the Treasury, and Morton as Secretary of the Navy, with Eyarte noted in some role.
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Chicago Tribune
Washington
Gar- Lopate
Blaine
al- Uson
Lown
Treasury
Jeri
Morton
Navy
Eyarte
Hla Offic
Molle
New York Evening Post
Stockholm
Chancellor's Palace
Chancellorate
Funding Act of 1881 Cited in Wide Range of Economic News
A mixed column reports cotton loom and spindle counts in the United States, a double tragedy on Point au Peleo island, rail and canal projects, telegraph consolidations, census figures, and political moves. It notes bonds sold, grants to canal and railway plans, and congressional actions on funding. The piece surveys population totals, bread exports, suffrage convention, and legislative shifts amid broader economic and infrastructure topics.
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United States
Point Au Peleo Island
Lake Erie
Henry Reinheimer
Andrew Henderson
Mexican Central Railroad
Bonda
Diy Gould
Grant Hag
Walker
Hag
Congress
States
Territories
District of Columbia
National Woman Suffrage Association
Washington
Nova Scotia
Western Union
American Union
Atlantic and Pacific
Gen. Grant
John Gallagher
Syracuse
Fontan Organization
Canada
Doings in Congress January 15 1860
The House debated a funding bill with two sections unfinished. Randall amendment authorized 4110,000,000 in bonds and 60,000,000 in certificates bearing 8 percent. Treasury refunding powers limited bonds for Pacific railroad excluded. One fourth of 1 percent expense cap on new bonds. 50,000,000 in coin for redeeming 6 percent bonds. Yorktown Centennial Commission bill passed the Senate Jan 17. Purchases of Freedmen's Bank building directed and Ord assigned to new panels for the rev.
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United States
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Asalao
South Carolina
Interoceanic Canal Company
Pureign
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Grent
Merace
Wood
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Kelley
Warner
Weaver
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Hore
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Arinat
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Florida
Hull
Richard Fatherly
Arkansas
Senate
Conkling
Tiwan
Nowhberey
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National Bank
Yeas
McDonald
Bia
Kernan
Howe
India
Indiang Waa Tekon Up
Coke
Tn Executive Teasion
Hente
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Whitthorne
Chaiman
Garfield
Mandy Boynton
Acat
Congress
de. Loring
Moxachunctta
Logan
Gen. Grant
Military Committee
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Sampton
Plumb
Burnido
Cameron
Cockrell
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Grover
Renate
Notire
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Loring
Keating Hishee
House of Representatives Sapont
Irs
Anderson
McCane
Sherman
Randall Amendmon
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Pacific Railway
Yorktown Centennial Commission
Freedmen’s Bank
Washington
Funding Bill Passes to Refinance National Debt Bonds
The act authorizes Treasury to issue up to 400 million dollars in 8 percent bonds redeemable after five years and 800 million dollars in 3 percent certificates redeemable after one year, to refinance the national debt without increasing overall debt, with redemption notices to commence within thirty days. The measure aligns with earlier 1870 and 1879 statutes and limits parity with existing debt provisions.
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Senate
United States of America
Congress
United States
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
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Treasury
United ‘Stat
Apportionment of Congressional Representatives Proposed
The draft act outlines state by state allocation of seats after the next census. It lists states and the number of representatives proposed for each, notes potential North and South gains, and hints at how new members would be distributed if the House size changes.
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House
Congress
Senate
House of Representativenartia
United States of Americdy
Concareca
Marcel
Hours of Representatives
Gat
Apkanhar
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Nebraska
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New York
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Maryland
Michigan
Virginis
Minnesota
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Guineas
New England
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Jones and Browns Hotel and the British prestige
The piece contrasts London hotels with American norms noting a private, comfortable setup in aging establishments run by heirs with old names. Guests are served in their rooms, with admirable attendance, sturdy furniture, and excellent cuisine yet high charges. It hints at easing homesickness and glimpses the subdued respectability of prosperous British life.
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London
United States
Jones
Brown
Robinson
Aldrich
Tone and temper make home life joyful or wretched
The excerpt reflects John Hall's assertion that wealth learning clothing or town status matter little. It emphasizes that tone and temper determine happiness at home, whether in country or town. Good sense and grace shape life as the open stave of an everlasting psalm.
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John Hall
Fragmentary chatter on plans and social talk with a vocalist
The excerpt shows unclear dialogue among individuals including Miss Moriah and Miss May about plans and social expectations. The snippet references a bachelor and a vocalist in a casual conversational tone, but specific actions, dates, or events are not provided.
Vampire bats ravage Bahia cattle in brazil reports
Reports describe vampire bats in Bahia attacking cattle with a long extending tongue and needle like teeth. The wings spread during feeding, blood loss is slow and difficult to staunch, and large groups are found in deserted huts near cities. Local fears are rooted in superstitions among Negroes and Indians.
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Brazil
Bahia
Keokuk and Clinton Descriptions Highlight 1880 Commerce
The 1880 record shows Penny’s improvements amounting to 12745 dollars and freight shipments of 1513 cars. Tim Keokuk Opera House nears opening next month, while Corsei Bauris forms Driving Park Association with eighty acres bought for grounds. Rail and mill summaries hoist Clinton and Lyons activity including timber shipments, bank dealings, and a Cedar Rapids institutional exhibit.
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Opera House
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