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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1875
Page
1
A crowded, heated contest for the speakership unfolds with Kerr Randall and Cox leading contenders. The Texas Pacific influence shifts momentum as candidates pledge loyalty to the railroad bill amid a tense political atmosphere and looming ballots.
Reports from Wasiixcrox dated December 2 indicate Marcus L. Wand of New Jersey has been tendered the office of Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Though not officially confirmed, the indication appears to have solid foundation.
A circular to College Rowing Association members invites delegates to Springfield Musk on Saturday Dec 4 for forming an Intercollegiate Athlete Remediation. G W Greene and G I Weis sign the notice from Harvard and Yale Athletic Associations. The aim is to represent athletics better and place arrangements in collegiate hands with profits shared among competing colleges.
A Brooklynbased Taxpayers Association committee was appointed to raise funds for lawyers to prepare and gather evidence for a suit against Brooklyn authorities. The group reports poor response from major taxpayers, vows continued fundraising, and proposes a $26,000 target with a two week deadline to complete the plan.
Alumni of Columbia Law School organized an Alumni Association and held its Best Gime host evening at the Law School. Officers elected include President Theodore W. Dwight and Vice Presidents Daniel Hyde George Ontha and others. A program of lectures papers and debates was outlined with questions for study and preparation.
The Philadelphia navy yard was sold today for 1 million dollars. Buyer J Lawler Wola acted for John G Hazlett attorney who would not disclose names of the purchasers. A large crowd attended including secretary Kobewa and commission members. The yard ground was to be sold in parcels if needed. the sale started at 900000 and rose in 100000 increments to reach 1000000. It was suggested the Pennsylvania Railroad Company was involved, though officials said plans were not finalized.
Reports on Charles O Conor’s condition contain false rumors of his death. The Philadelphia Navy Yard sale debate centers on whether Wallent & Co bank financed the purchase by Pennsylvania Railroad. Officials say the yard could serve railroad or external uses but final plans are undecided. Germany adds funds to showcase products at the Philadelphia Exhibition. Centennial Committee rejects Longfellow for opening ceremonies and selects Henry Lee to read the Declaration of Independence.
Dec 2 report that Gov Tilden names Tompking Weelervelt to a county role in Richmond County replacing Henry Metcall, with reference to state and local appointments amid broader political activity including Maryland contest and Liberal Republican meetings.
An open letter from William M. Grovenor discusses the Secretary of the Treasury’s power to resume specie payments in the Centennial year without new legislation. It argues for exchanging bonds in legal tenders rather than gold and suggests hoarding legal tenders to influence prices, with estimates of public credit impacts and potential effects on bond redemption.
Madrid dispatch notes cabinet reshuffle taking effect with Canoyay del Castillo presiding as president. Collantes sworn in as foreign affairs minister, Herreraux as Justin minister, Toreno to public works, others unchanged. transfer of Justice to Foreign Affairs cited. Rushed domestic dates and Rome mission mentioned.
A report from Portsmouth NH details the arrest of James A. Brady, a traveling salesman for Lent & Brat, on charges tied to long running frauds. He confessed the plan to steal goods from the store and swindle over $120, with the suspect kept at the city’s Heighs Precinct. The piece also covers harbor breakwater talks, a Bank of America suspension, and assorted telegraph notes.
Reports detail the Sunnyside wreck with Captain Teson and Wrecking efforts by Joseph Connelly and associates. Insurance papers locked, extent of damage unclear, Redfield and Walter Hertt crews report the vessel sinking off Sunnyside. Survivors describe help signals as a heavy wind and ice hinder rescue. Victims identified include Lividget Donneuar and Mrs Maywood Alsolone, wife of Mulfort W. Haywood. Inquest planned for tomorrow.
A Portia Oregon writer reports the loss of the steamer Pagh after a collision at sea, warning of long neglect and possible whitewashing, while Oswego details the J. G. Jenkins schooner foundering with all hands lost andlisting cargo values. Reports also note a Maine schooner distressed near Boston and a Confederate naval captain facing piracy threats in San Francisco.
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