Politician favors and political shifts across states
Reports cite Hon E Trowbridge in Michigan as Indian Commissioner pick, Washburne backing Grant, Hawley running for Governor on his own terms, and Pennsylvania Blaine prospects after Grant. Maine fusionists remain seated despite pay disputes. A Russian palace mine blast kills eight, wounds 45. Archbishops and famine aid in Ireland. Buena Vista anniversary noted. Mrs Hayes praised. paper duties debated. Minnesota land purchase by Philadelphia families. New York grants women school election suffrage. similar proposal anticipated locally.
Foraythe Post denounces Weaver bill at Toledo meeting
Resolutions by the Foraythe Post of the Grand Army of Toledo condemn the Weaver bill as unwanted by soldiers. A prominent journalistic topic this week centers on the phrase The greatest good to the greatest number. Critics mock perpetual motion claims by Hyett of Marion County Ohio noting past hoaxes.
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Marion County
John Bopes
Seckes
Milan
Illinois
Reverend Epwakp Cow found guilty of cruelty to children in New York case
Report states Rev Epwakp Cow is convicted and condemned for inhuman treatment of orphans at Shepherd's Fold. The article notes prison discipline and calls for reform of care. It also mentions Mr Odpew, Speaker of the Louis Hana Howe Assembly, dropping a revolver and reflects on violence among lawmakers.
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Shepherd’s Fold
New York
Priso
Odpew
Political reform and Republican convention views from a newspaper
The piece critiques a proposed New York constitutional amendment and discusses banking protections for depositors. It also notes Sultan Abdul Hamid II's entourage and reports the author’s skepticism about Blaine campaigning for Illinois delegates, urging Illinois to avoid instructing delegates and to select capable men freely.
The Third Term Debate Amid Grant Supporters
The piece rebuts claims that Grant’s potential reelection equates to a illegal third term. It argues the presidency admits voter choice after an interim, likening it to Lincoln’s era. It declares the fear of Caesarism as baseless and urges independent voters to decide at the polls.
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Lincoln
Cicago
Arch bishop Purcell deposed by Pope Leo XIII
Pope Leo XIII removes Arch bishop Purcell of Cincinnati from office for maladministering funds. His effects are turned over to his coadjutor, marking a drastic change in the local church leadership.
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Cincinnati
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Veteran Club denounces Weaver bill in Chicago stance
The Chicago Veteran Club and 1,000 ex-soldiers condemn the Weaver bill proposing 500 million greenbacks to pay wartime wages. They argue the measure is demagogic, diverts business, and betrays enlistment contracts. Senator Dawes to preside at Massachusetts Republican Convention April 15. Kansas to nominate presidential electors March 31.
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Refundings and bonds eyed by House Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee backs a bill authorizing up to 500 million in bonds at 3.5 percent and notes up to 200 million at 6.5 percent with redemption terms and later security changes for national bank circulation. The Navy bill seeks to ship aid to Ireland and Washington marks Washington’s Birthday with government offices closed on Monday. The Senate confirms Maj Jos Mo Beardaley as Post Master at Rock Island.
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United States
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Secretary of the Navy
Ireland
Washington
Maj Jos Mo Beardaley
Rock Island
John Millane
Clert
Circuit Court
Cirrcuit Court
Bill Rock Island
Stroets
Levi F. Harson
D. F Driscott
Notable World Signals From 19th Century Observations
California reports its first sack of flour in 1863 while the Sultan’s palace is guarded by 3000 troops. French vineyards miss a million acres, buffalo grow scarce in northern frontiers, and Tom Thumb with wife perform in New York for ten cents. Mexico plans elections amid possible insurrection, Paris notes 1880 dress extravagance, and a London paper records 122 people owning 6.5 million acres by inheritance rather than business.
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