Investigating Crookedness at Otoe Reservation Sale
The Omaha Herald reports the U S grand jury is probing alleged fraud in the Otoe Indian reservation sale last December. Claimants allege collusion between bidders and officials defrauding Indians of about $40000, with land prices manipulated and fraudulent entries. Eight or ten witnesses have been examined and evidence suggests something backs the charges.
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Omaha Herald
United States Grand Jury
Otoe
Nebraska
Many Nebraska notes and local misfortunes reported
Various brief items from Nebraska counties note prairie fires near Gibbon, school and church activities, accidents, burns, burglaries, and a range of small incidents. Highlights include a prairie fire destroying hay, a cannon accident at Falls City, coal prospecting near Arrapahoe, and an uptick in Furnas county population reflected in recent voting.
Democratic notes and security concerns at 1884 inauguration
The Columbia club forms a committee to confer with President-elect Cleveland via the national Democratic committee on inauguration ceremonies. Treasury Chief Brooks cites nearly 300000 in new surplus notes held by counterfeiters. Admiral Porter warns on naval spending, urging readiness to match foreign nations. Philadelphia hosts a huge Democratic parade for Cleveland and Hendricks, greeted by cheers as Republicans salute with fireworks. Montana governors hopefuls number twenty as Crosby resigns. President Arthur anticipates swift appointments, possibly internal. Delegate Maginnis is frequently named for the post.
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Columbia Club
Cleveland
National Democratic Committee
Brooks
Secret Service Division
Treasury Department
Porter
Philadelphia
Hendricks
Montana
Crosby
Frank Hatton
Arthur
Chicago
Maginnis
Saloonkeeper Accused of Fixing Election Bets
In Baltimore several bettors, angry at losses, allege a saloonkeeper on Baltimore Street controlled their wagers. He reportedly took money, paid out, and re-bet it, claiming a sure outcome. Witnesses claim he and associates profited heavily while victims have no legal recourse.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Street
Chairman Jones Returns Home
Chairman Jones of the national Republican Committee returns to Pittsburg denying reports of debt. He says before leaving New York he drew checks for every dollar owed by the committee. The Delronico dinner was paid for by private individuals, no
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Jones
National Republican Committee
Pittsburg
New York
Delronico
Multiple Crimes Reported Including Philadelphia Saloon Arrest and Des Plaines Murder
Reports detail Michael J. Gorman arrest for knocking down J F Colgan in Philadelphia, causing Colgan’s death, and a San Francisco Chronicle owner M N DeYoung shot by Adolph Spreckles over Hawaiian sugar ties. An Illinois Des Plaines murder sees Joachim Demlow and wife killed in Yards attack to rob the home, with a 10 year old boy witnessing.
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Michael J. Gorman
Vine Street
Philadelphia
J. F. Colgan
Colgan
Edward Brooks
Recorder
New York
Saninovich
Brooks
M. N. DeYoung
Chronicle
San Francisco
Adolph Spreckles
Claus Spreckles
The
Spreckels
Hawaiian Commercial Sugar Company
DeYoung
Despaines
Illinois
Joachim Dem Jow
Desplaines
Demlow
Capital Briefs: Postmaster, Inauguration Plans and Navy Spending
The president appoints E. B. Foster postmaster at Audubon Iowa. Blaine rents Secretary Windom’s house and may move in soon. Democrats plan to consult with Cleveland via the national committee on inauguration ceremonies. Counterfeiters hold nearly 300000 in new 10 and 20 notes since Jan 1 1884. Secretary Chandler defends navy criticisms and questions the auditor’s reach. McCulloch doubts further bond calls, while Folger and McCulloch dispute the surplus definition. Army officers protest Arthur’s staff appointments favoring New England lieutenants, urging promotion opportunities for long-serving officers.
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E. 8. Foster
Audubon
Iowa
Blaine
Windom
Porter
McCulloch
Treasury
Folger
Army
Arthur
Staff Corps
New England
Canadian government debt policy shifts amid bond calls
Secretary McCulloch deems further government bonds impractical at present while Canada finalizes its decision on bond calls. No additional government debt actions are planned for the near term.
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McCulloch
Various 1884 85 events mix in nation and state news
The report surveys a wide set of happenings including bank charters expiring in 1885, political endorsements for McClellan, factory shutdowns at North Chicago, an assignment in Meomonee Wisconsin, a hangings in Kansas City, a Texas express robbery, cholera fears in Buenos Ayres, land leases by Sac and Fox, student suspensions in Worcester, bank leadership changes in Boston, a fatal shootout in Indiana, Cleveland rolling mills resuming, Blaine’s winter plans in Washington, a Berea murder, and Gen. Logan’s remark on post count plans.
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Caldwell
Cleveland
Gen. McClellan
Chicago
Lincoln
Senate
Illinois
Texas Express Company
Bryan
Texas
Clarke, Bryan & Howell
Eagle Township
Ohio
St. John’s Church
Buenos Ayres
France
Kansas
Industrial Institute
Worcester
Massachusetts
Blaine
Washington
Sargent
Farragut Square
Congress
Berea
Benjamin Shorten
Lake Shore
Logan
Southern Illinois
Foreign Notes Adventurous Dispatches and Global Tensions
Advices report Admiral Courbet stalled at Ke Lung awaiting reinforcements. Congo conference outlines procedure while dealing with material. Reichstag opens with no socialists. Emperor William appears strong but fatigued while delivering the speech. Paris cholera deaths total 36 with 11 in hospitals. twelve hours to noon show 20 more deaths, 15 in hospitals. Isle of Skye police and marines quell unrest as Crofters stay indoors but show loyalty flags. no arrests. London Times Shanghai dispatch notes peace talks suspended. French and English pilots on Yang Tze river face neutral fees of 56 000 dollars. Dongola reports rebels at Amderman near Khartoum. Gordon shells failed. rebels counterfire hits steamers Krupp gun disabling a paddle.
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William
Paris
London Times
Shanghai
Yang Tze
Dongola
Amderman
Khartoum
White Nile
Gordon
Railway Mail Service annual report highlights 1884 metrics
General Superintendent W B Thompson reports 117160 miles of railroad mail carriage as of June 30 1884 up from 78 miles in 1534 and a last year increase of 6952 miles. He notes 450 railway post office lines, 92040009 annual miles, 14 casualties including 7 clerks killed, recommends widow benefits and salaries rise to 1400 and 1200 for grades five and four. Fast mail improvements and earlier Omaha delivery are eyed. electric lighting planned for St Peters Rome Easter festival.
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W. B. Thompson
Railway Mail Service
Omaha
Mcil Bluffs
Statements by Siturrs on Defeat of Republicans
Cincinnati Gazette correspondent Emery Storrs cites Elkins mismanagement and the Delmonico feast as key factors in the GOP loss. He faults Rev. Burchard’s remarks and notes Irish support for Blaine waned after the scandal. Storrs defends unity and argues the party remains a formidable opposition.
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Burchard
Emery Storrs
Cincinnati Gazette
Elkins
Belshazzar
Tom Donaldson
Mr. Storrs
Dr. Orchard
New York
Connecticut
New Jersey
Burchardee
Beecher
Conkling
Blaine
Republican Party
Cleveland
Harrican & Hart
Ald
Joseph Morris
Troy
Murphy
Democratic Committee
Gilsey House
Dr. Burchard
Rights of the Negroes Address by Governor Cleveland
Gov. Cleveland responds to fears among Black Southerners that a Democratic victory would endanger their rights. He insists constitutional protections cannot be overturned, pledging lawful enforcement and continued citizenship benefits for all, black and white. He urges replacing alarm with hopeful, constructive effort.
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Cleveland
South
United States
Democratic Party
Defeated Blaine Sees Fair Count A Key to Defeat
The interview outlines James G Blaine's view of New York's close result in the presidential race with Cleveland winning by about 1100 votes. He credits Irish American voters and German editors for support, cites tariff protection as a unifying issue, and argues that a fair count and public sentiment would have changed or reinforced outcomes, while noting a misstep by the prohibitionists and the impact of adverse weather on turnout.
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New York
Cleveland
James G. Blaine
Boston
Saya
Mr. Blaine
Blaine
Dr. Bachard
Patrick Ford
Kerwin
Alexander Sullivan
John Finerty
Sullivan
Toledo
Frank Hurd
Democratic Party
West
Chicago
Cincinnati
Ohio
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Iowa
Markbreit
Kauffman
Praetorious
St. Louis
Wden
Dramatic interruption at St Nicholas church wedding
In St Louis at St Nicholas church a wedding was halted when a distraught woman, described as maniacal, interrupted the ceremony cried that the groom had promised to wed her. The groom confessed, the bride fainted, and the priest paused the service.
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St. Louis
St. Nicholas’ Church
Father Schaeffer
Irl
Bride Resists Arrest After Fiery Wedding Attempt
A troubled ceremony ended with the bride under restraint after she threatened murder and declared she would live with her lover despite opposition. The groom and mournful crowd watched as authorities intervened. The scene reflected a dangerous union dispute and public concern.
President Arthur Prepares Final Message at Soldiers Home
Washington report says President Arthur works on his last message at the soldiers home and plans to defer most editing until late in the day. A sketch of Republican work may appear, with secretaries’ reports nearly finished and a synopsis to be sent next week.
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Manderson
Washington
Portland
Capital
Congress
Arthur
White House
Lincoln Grant
Garfield
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Alexander Bird
Fremont
M. J. Shorey
Hastings
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Wood River
Jacob Gillispie
Stanton County
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Columbus
Alvin Gray
Harvard
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Fred Dufoe
Cedar Rapids
Hansen
W.L. Baker
North Bend
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Jacob Boudric
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Cherry Creek
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J. A. Tomson
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J. W. Pattershall
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Phelps County
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Mass
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Meomonee
Wis
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Kansas City
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