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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1881

Page

3

Washington notes and Senate caucus items in March summary

From Washington three notes to the British minister deny Crump’s disease reports as false. Funding bill notes show $15,764,484 in greenbacks deposited to retire circulation. 1,287,500 returned by the 0th. Senate caucus on March 0 outlines chairmen for Finance, Appropriations, Commerce, Judiciary, and more. court suits and appointments fill the docket as cabinet decisions and nominations unfold.

Washington Cramp Philadelphia Blaine Crump Congress United States Senate Senate Bayard Davis W. Va Ransom Jones Fla Coke Lamar West Cengus Pendleton Chanies D. Ginmong District Circuit Court Carl Schura Schuré Gilmore Department of the Interior Warter Boarne S J. Paul Accomoma United States Henry G. Pranson New York City Repert T. Lincoun Tae Department Windom Washneton Russia St. Petersburg Secretary of the Navy San Francisco United States Navy Garfield

Explosion at Donaldson Patterson boiler-works rocks Buffalo

News records an explosion at Donaldson Patterson boiler-works Buffalo causing one death and seven injuries. The building collapsed, the dome flew 100 feet, and a proprietor’s body was hurled across the street.

Donaldson & Patterson Buffalo N. Y World Board National Anti-Monopoly League New York Migo Elizabeth Roberts Brooklyn Banny Genet Vaughan O’leary O'Leary Vermont Wakefield Mase

Multiple fires destroy Woodwant drug house and neighboring properties

A morning blaze at Woodwant Faxon & Co in Kansas City wrecked a wholesale drug house a hardware store and a grocery house and other property totaling about 450000 before it was controlled. The same period notes bills and political moves in Indiana Wisconsin Michigan and Ohio along with a dramatic shooting claim in Edwardsville. later evidence cast doubt on the burglary report.

Woodwant, Faxon & Co Kansas City State House of Indiana Wisconsin Assembly Indiana Senate House Republicana Michigan John T. Rieh Congress Conger United States Senate Miinels House Orsa Tris John Masters United States Cincinnati Mra. Spaulding J. A. Maples

Brannanans Refusal to Take Oath in Parliament Sparks Case

A legal challenge in Parliament over Brannanans refusal to swear an oath, claiming an affirmation right, failed as Justice Mathaw ruled the defense worthless. The piece notes a British armament bill passage, the Orton case in law, a London firm’s bankruptcy, and the Czar's assassination with brief details. It also mentions Bradlaugh resigning his Commons seat for re-election.

Charles Brannanan House of Commons Justice Mathaw Court of Queen's Bench Arthur Orton House of Lords Caird, Williamson & Co London Russia Michael Winter Palace Czarowitch Assansine Roussakoff Charles Bradlaugh

Senate Organizes After Caucus And Czar Wounding

In Washington on the 14th the Republican Senate caucus allocated committee seats with four Democrats on each panel. President Hayes had previously nominated Stanley Matthews to the Supreme Court, and Gov. Pillsbury appointed A J Edgerton to the Senate seat vacated by Windom. The Czar Alexander III ascended and issued a manifesto as doctors treated his wounds after an assassination attempt. The Senate adjourned pending organizational votes.

Wromspay Senate Levi Y. Morton France William M. Evarts Timothy O. Howe D. D. McClurg Cincinnati Lot M. Morrill Portland John W. Green Pendleton Anthony Robert 8. Taylor Indiana Miselesippi River Improvement Commission Edmunds United States Marshals Virginia Pendieton Davis Judiciary Committee Garland Conkling Ani Tus Washington Mahone Morrill Sherman Ferry Jones Ney Allison Appropriations Logan Dawes Plumb Hale Commerce McMillan Kellogg Conger Miller Edmunde Ingalls Barnalde Privileges Roar Cameron Wis Frye T Ganrired Stanley Matthews Ohio Supreme Court Swayne Matthews Hayes Pintsbury Minnesota A. J. Edgerton Kasson United States Senate Windom Ruselan Czarowilcz Alexander III Russakoff Sr. Petersburg Czar Hie Tega Melikoff Agsagsin Benate Mott Mesara McDill Iowa Mr. Morgan Russla Hill

Population of 245 Cities in United States Census Returns

Population figures for 245 U S cities with 10000 or more inhabitants are reported as received by March 1 from the census. A comparative table against 1870 is included, with stars marking estimated populations.

United States Reo

Fatal Oyster Incident In Jackson Claims Local Man

In Jackson last Saturday, William Halley Chancery Clerk of Madison County and Thomas Wharton Jr. dined at Miller's restaurant on Pennistreet. A joke about the death of Walker Brooke caused Bailey to choke after laughter, and despite aid at the door and back slaps, he died before physicians arrived.

Jackson William Halley Chancery Madison County Thomas Wharton, Jr Miller's Pennistreet Walker Brooke Vicksburg Wharton Bailey Wickebury

Boy Hero Foils Burglary in Virginia City

In Virginia City Nevada fourteen year old Willie Parker tackled a burglar who tried to open a door to a home with his sister inside. Parker grabbed a pistol and fired through a door panel, striking the intruder in the legs and forcing him away. The youth had planned to shoot the burglar under the table if needed, but the sister’s fear changed the plan. An Aberdeen gentleman quoted with a humorous exchange about spectacles ends with a quip about needing a dog and string.

Virginia City Nev Willie Parker

Randall’s History of the Democratic Party Examined

A critic reviews Samuel J. Randall’s two chapter history of 1874 to 1881. It argues the work omits the middle period, praises the party’s 1874 entry and 1878 revival, and calls the funding bill attempt a pivotal yet failed measure shaping public credit and sectional distrust.

Samuel J. Randall Cougar Napoleon VL J. Randall Randall Thay John P. Squibob Dudge Divinterastad Filer Mr. Randall Randall Mr. Tilden Congress Hayes Mr. Hayes

The Crowning Triumph of a Failing Party

The passage argues the party’s failures defined constitutional outcomes, debunking its self styled banner as party of the Constitution and progress. It credits Randall and a shifting historical arc with constitutional survival while praising the opposing party’s inability to secure its aims.

Randall Party of the Constitution Congress Renation Party of Progress Buchanan Garfield Sam" Randall Chicago

Hayes and Garfield Inauguration Reflections and Political Divide

The article discusses President Hayes as ex-President and Garfield beginning his term with favorable conditions. It reflects on the 1876 election controversy, public opinion, and the Prosperous era under Hayes. It notes Garfield’s challenges uniting his party and the Democratic stance after a short Congress session. It mentions Seymour’s view on future Democratic candidates and the absence of a likable counterpart.

Hayes Gaviiold Ghia Washington Whits House Mr. Hayes Congress Mr .Tilden Louisiana Florida Mr.Tilden Choy Mayes United States Oles White House Garfield South Union Chicago Journal Seymour Betsey

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