News of the Week Highlights and Conflicts
Reports from New Orleans Philadelphia and Medford New Hampshire include a life attempt suspect at large on bail and a burglary arrest. The Pennsylvania Railroad 1876 annual report shows net earnings of 12.83 million with gains over 1975. Other items note injunction refusals shootings and political changes. International dispatches discuss Bosnia insurrection rumors Ottoman policy and Russian influence with potential war and tensions in Europe. Acapulco occupied by Diaz forces and Servian political turmoil noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hexar Wuxipor
Peckard
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Snorer Biaxcearn
Charley Rox
Medford
N. H
Taor
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Avarsetm Darr
McVicker
Jax Costar
New York
Tax Direct
United States Cable Co
Henry C. Gravecon
Herbert White
Woodstock
Wall Street
Erie Road
Dispatco
Phildelphia
Schuylkill Exchange
Lehigh
Josery Jo&sston
Virginia
New York City
Congress
Bosnia
London
Btanchard
Vienna
Council of Ministers
Count Schonwaloff
England
Porte
Constantinople
Russia
Servia
Acapulco
Servian
Skuptechina
Hayes Nominates Cabinet Members in Early 1877
President Hayes announces Senate nominations for Secretary of State William Evarts Treasury John Sherman War George McCrary Navy Richard Thompson Attorney General Charles Devens Postmaster General David Key Interior Carl Schurz and details a cabinet meeting. The article notes inauguration plans at the Executive Mansion and oath administered by Chief Justice Waite amid a cautious, quiet ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Hayes
Wm. M. Evarts
New York
Treasury
John Sherman
Geo. W. McCrary
Iowa
Richard M. Thompson
Charles Devens
Massachusetts
David M. Key
Tonmeesee
Interior
Carl Schurz
Missouri
Grast
Military Academy
West Point
Scofield
Hares
Wella
AnJeson
Hewitt
Democratic Party
War Department
Executive Mansion
United States Supreme Court
Gov. Hayes
Senate of the
United States
Clifford
Miler
Strong
Field
Bradley
Morton
Frélinghaywen
Kernan
Payné
Abbott
Granger
Illino
Mam & Sooityu
Siate
Imnois
Silea
B. Dutcher
Witenom
York City
Roper
Wiscenam
Ponain
Serveyor
General
Fires Destroy Opera House and Other City Properties
A string of fires reported on March 6 devastated Sroxarp’s Opera House in Fostoria Ohio and Robbins' block, with total losses exceeding 500000 across multiple cities. Incendiaries struck Jacksonville Delaware and Grand Haven Michigan, while a separate case saw a pugilist convicted of shooting and a hotel blaze at Karns City Pa endangering thirty boarders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sroxarp
Fostoria
Bond Street
New York
Tur Andree
Grand Haven
Mich
Tourspax
Jacksonville
Loos
Oozurga
Ayyoung Mn
Niagara Fall
James Kellova
San Francisco
Blacklock
Stuan & Geegory
St. Louis
Clofton, Allen & Co
Tay Bateman
Karns
City
Spragle & Co
Julious T. Levy
Memphis
Tenn
McKinney
Wilder
Clare County
Long Point
Cumberland County
Iul
Charles St. Clair
Jennie Osgood
William Carr
Budd Shoemaker
Alex
Samuel Cauthorn
Guongee Vas Arapel
Michael Murphy
Montgomery
N. Y
Jamaica
Molly Maguire
Pottaville
John P. Jones
Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Tifin
Ohio
Jacob Wetzel
Public debt figures and cash balance from March statement
March debt summary shows total debt around 2.13 billion with 20.95 million in interest. It lists bond issues by rate, lawful money debt, matured debt, and various currency and coin holdings. Cash in treasury stands near 99.3 million with a reduction in debt for February and since June 1878.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Railroad
United States
Campaign movements and market notes amid frontier era updates
General Grex Laxman with Col. Sheridan reaches Omaha en route to Cheyenne to coordinate a spring campaign against hostile Indians. Reports show 523,526 hogs packed in Cincinnati since November 1, down 39,783 from last season. An Indian village near Deadwood is discovered and troops are dispatched. Tax disbursements in NI F Nos reach 461,881.15 with receipts 28,081.67. A San Francisco fraud probe cites 8,000 fraudulent votes, potentially altering electoral outcome. Illinois River navigation opens and Kansas Pacific raises passenger tariffs to Pueblo and Colorado Springs, with emigrant rates for regular lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grex, Laxman
Col. Sheridan
Omaha
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Cincinnati
Deadwood
Nifnois
tIis Re
Illinois River
Kansas Pacific
Guy Be
Pueble
Ae Ir Ke Ancestca
Jis
Shel
Abundant harvest seen with spring rains aiding crops
The report notes an abundant harvest likely with spring rains and a fair crop overall. In the San Joaquin valley lower areas grain is solid, while the highlands lack moisture. Santa Clara and Salinas valleys show fair crops needing rain, with similarly poor prospects around Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Joaquin Valley
Santa Clara
Salinas
Los Angeles
Congressional Proceedings on Vermont Electors and Senate Actions
The record covers March 1 to March 3 sessions detailing Vermont and Wisconsin electoral objections, counts of Downs and Solace votes, and senate and house maneuvers. It notes resolutions, adjournments, conference reports, and broader appropriations debates shaping the electoral dispute.
Congress Adjourns After Forty Fourth Session Ends
The two houses completed business and prepared to adjourn with the clock showing four minutes before the end. Speaker Randall rose to declare the constitutional limit of the forty fourth Congress reached and the house stood adjourned without day amid cheers from floor and gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
House
Pearcy Dickinson
Burnside
Knouxville
Randallrose Aoe
Senate in extra session swears in Ferry and Wheeler
During the Forty-fifth Congress extra session the senate opens with Ferry sworn in as president pro tempore by Howe and Wheeler sworn in as Vice President. Credentials debates continue over Kellogg from Louisiana and Mississippi contenders. March 6 7 proceedings include more oaths and references to Oregon Mississippi and Alabama seats and executive session to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroay
Senate
Gorham
Howe
Ferry
Anthony
Blaine
Beck
Hear
Kirkwe McPherson
New Jersey
Davis
West Virginia
Illinois
Plumb
Kansas
Mollina
New Hampshire
Saulebury
Saunders
Nebraska
Taller
Colorado
Windom
Coke
Garland
Hill
Georgia
Johnson
Ransom
Kellogg
Louisiana
Missignippi
Wheeler
Lamar
Wm. P. Kellogg
Fron Lousians
Thurman
Packard
Electoral Commission
Hayes
Grover
Oregon
Hamlin
Bayard
Morton
Noga
Committee of Privileges and Elections
Mitchell
Cronin
Patterson
D. L. Corbin
M. Og Butler
South Carolina
Committee On
John 3. Morgan
Alabama
Value of Sheep Skins in Industry Revealed
Sheep-skin's industrial value is vast with New York markets alone totaling over five million dollars annually. Most skins are imported with Calcutta providing the best, skins are split into skivers and flesher, roans are tanned to resemble morocco and used as substitutes. Leather from skivers and fleshers serves many trades from bindings to books and accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Calcutta
Morocco
New Jewelry Styles and Techniques Highlighted
The article surveys Brodchiés worn as large pendants and describes ear rings ranging from small solitaire pieces to long elaborate designs with full dress pendants. Cloisonne enamel on gold and Russian style floral decorations set the tone for fashionable jewelry. Diamonds, pearls, and rose pearls are noted, with rich imagery and antique influences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewleiry
Bei Saa
Election of Hayes and Wheeler Announced
Formal proclamation confirms Rutherford B. Hayes and William A. Wheeler as elected leaders. The announcement outlines the official result of the campaign and the transition plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Wheeler
Senate Declares Hayes and Wheeler Elected Presidents
On March 1 the two houses counted electoral votes from Vermont Virginia West Virginia and Wisconsin. Hayes and Wheeler won 185 to 184 and 145 to 184 respectively. Rutherford B Hayes and William A Wheeler were proclaimed elected for four years beginning March 4 1877. The joint session adjourned as the flag at the capitol was lowered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Ferry
House
Yeas
Senate
Wisconsin
Tilden
Hendricks
Electoral Commission
Lynde
Sargent
West
L. ¥. Grover
U. S
Oregon
Butler
South Carolina
Louisiana
Washington
Hayes
Wheeler
Virginia
Tilden and
West Virginia
Dante L. Downs
Respectivs
Union
Tellera
Allison
United States
Samuel J. Tilden
Congress
Wm. A. Wheeler
Rutherford 3B
Mayes
Thetate
Ohio
WM A. Wieeler
New York
Spring Signs from a Providence Botanic Club
W. W. Bailey and R. L. For a week we see bright crocuses on sunny slopes signaling approaching spring. The piece muses on flowers, winter sunlight, and compares local blooms with Austrian polar expeditions while hoping for a thaw and spread of beauty along rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Journal
W. W. Bailey
Botanic Club of
Providence
R. L
Crocuses
Ilac
University
Arctic
Just Wait From Gold Hill Letter Sparks Family Strain
In New Blinkenberry a letter from an East kin reaches the family woes grow as the aging Brutus, 75, is described as near deaf and confined to reading and checkers. Neighbors note five red marks on his cheek after recent events while a young lady’s presence hints at renewed tensions within the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Hill
New
Blinkenberry
Brutus
Ed Denkine
Detroit
Pres Press
Indiana
Mass
Miscellaneous Odds and Ends From Around The World
A scrambled collage notes incomes of a London publisher, volcanic scenes at Vesuvius, German and French military spending, fashion tidbits, and brief society items. It mentions actor Dawes, a New York torpedo incident, chandeliers sent to Sweden, and public notices about finances and governance.
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Marshall Blessinger
Pore Littlepuald, Baier and
Prapaiser
News OF the
the Wes
Congressional Proceedings
Cameron
Daniel L. Downs
Senat
Wells
Anderson
Casanave
Kenner
Louisiana Returning Board
Clymer
Miliary Academy
Commissioners of Southern Claims
Ox- Field
Select Committee On Privileges
Conger
Loutalana Returning Board
Committee On Legislative and Judicial Appropriations
Conference
Post Office Appropriations
Railioa
Rio de Janeiro
Southern Claims Commission
Sherman
Committee On Finance
Samuel J. Tilden Roun
Legaley Ated
Ereby Daly
Thomas A. Hendricks
Wea Daly Weed
EMD
Jon Ngon
The
London Standard
Germany
France
Bxrxatox Epmonos
M. Y. Herald
Robert
Tucson
Charles Dickens
Charles, Jr
Mag. Gatuina
Christine NiLesor
Wegio
Sweden
Walter
Norr. Herald
Rauch
Tamil
India
Inna
Peivala Bor
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