Sinking of steamship George Washington with all on board
A telegraphic report from Cape Race confirms the loss of the steamship George Washington, with all aboard believed dead except two passengers and possibly two crew members. The vessel, owned by Cromwell Line and built in 1862, departed Halifax for St Johns on December 18 and reportedly foundered in rough seas.
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Grougt Washington
Cape Nact
George Washington
Cape Rave
Cade Race
Yesteriay
Clark & Seaman
Cromwell Seamabiy Company
Halifax
St. Johns
Mistaken Point
Cape Race
W. Archuli
Cwbit
James Powers
Nord
Pines
Westervelt & Bogue
Cromwell
New Orleans
Perry Escamae
Salore
New-York
Jubua
Bert Wat
Baba
Camodries
Fous
Tradt
Primcipal
Die Nahlstvetu
Aisotty
Pameenarne
Hallas i
Jersee
Fetueer
Etiam
Sutestiteate Usks
Lewis
Lawak
Stewartions
Merwe
Haesam
Quetierenater
Pikas
Wean
Sewer
Dave
Pasoemart
Huthae
Atti Aes
Fhremirith
Yisa Betheta
Ain
Throty
Whitehead
Roblowe
Eichasri
Remy Warrey An
Wartwas
Hesnr
Walters
AMON
Cape Gace
TNT
Hatifax
Fel
George Wartiectin
Henee Din
Ferst
Debay
Fiecunie Eck
Drov
Pho
Jemnon
Johan
Cate
Wodiama Avelitsti
Thomas Archibald
Iis Erty
Jones Powers
Tur
New York
Legislature Debates Minor Bills in Evening Session
New York legislature met in session with few notable measures advancing. Bills discussed included limits on corporate powers and liability, appeal procedures for county supervisors, and taxation for mortgaged properties. Several readings and debates occurred, with the Foundling Asylum provision and homeless mothers’ support receiving attention.
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Schurmunaker
Ameenimenit
Wagatasy
Aipreattn
Weadin
Atea Makur
Wulpenne
Hixby
New York City
New-York
Hepburn
Continental Life Insurance receiver named as Grace
Judge Pratt appoints William S. Grace receiver of Continental Life Insurance Company and suspends William J. Anderson. Bond set at 200000. Anderson's accounts examined. referee to report. No mary to be paid for counsel. Hearing continued to Feb 7.
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Continental
William S. Grace
Tons J. Anderson
MIS
Anderson
Tawyprs
Pratt
Continental Life Insurance Company
Wiliam
No. 66
Pines
San Feaneixen
Liverynot
Aud
New York
Amans
Grace
Ohn J. Anderson
Isolen
Wiliam Allen Batler
Mary
Er Viva
Me Anderson
Thorns
Tartous Bavka
van Pelt
Sottavst Jak
United Sates Henetition Pout Surtg Company
Mile Sertaner
le W. Prosi
Conan
ST. Fier
Otis
van Oeeweer
Pusmann
Fen Green
Catlis Uf
Mort Mer
Ts Fe Adee Bay
Orntian
Agueren
Bani Econ
Heather W. Brent Frost
Uae
Myles Li
THREE COLLISIONS AT SEA DURING STORMY GRADE OF SAILING
Reports describe multiple sea collisions involving vessels from Liverpool and New York. hull damage, sinkings, and near disaster cited as steamers Mantiy and Silver Cloud collide, while the Anbassadior sinks after a trek. Other ships James A. Bowell, John S. Wood, and Blewie suffer leaks, broken masts, and damaged rigging in the same incident sequence.
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Boonabing
Mauicott
Bath
Main
Andor
Liverpool
Wien
Bowley
Manaun
Siern
Anbassadior
Llandreland
T. & J. Harrian
New York
Glasgow
James A. Boiwall
Genoa
John
Wood
New Orlepe
Pinadelphia
Iukn en-Cartie
Del
Dennis
Blewie
Steeny
Ambiguous court dispatches and naval notes in scattered items
Fragmentary reports from New England and neighboring areas describe court proceedings, ship movements, and political mentions. The notes reference jurors, a court at Horpeasd, Cape May figures, and various named individuals, with several lines about water depth and a ship incident near Joehasuel Without a moment's detention.
Compromise Court Faces Electoral Commission Clash
Evarts for Republicans contends power not to probe behind Florida certificates while O Conor for Democrats argues for full congressional authority to investigate. The commission prepared to discuss privately and vote tonight on whether to extend inquiry beyond the State Canvassing Board.
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Wm. M. Evarts
Piblicans
Florida
O'Conor
Democrats
Congress
Ion
Evarts and Conkling Clash in Commission Hearings
A chaotic February session of the commission drew a crowded, tense crowd as Evarts argued that Congress alone can decide Florida’s electoral fate and that the commission lacks power to compel matters beyond normal judicial review. Conkling countered with a lawyerly reply, stressing that each house of Congress holds full authority to investigate and determine the election outcome.
Florida Commission Faces Limits On Inquiry In Hayes Contest
A report on the Florida canvassing dispute shows the Commission arguing it cannot extend its inquiry beyond securing justice. Arguments address whether the Ida Canvassing Board acted within authority, the status of presidential electors as state officers, and potential court correction of the board’s actions. The session includes denials of broad investigatory power and notes the looming question of the final certificate and possible further court review.
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Evarts
Andoconon
Islarly
New-York
Wimisson
Senate
Supreme Court
Mat
Fie
Tynet
Enil
Rolie Wu
Csbinet
Seagtare Try
Thies
Gomlin
Rantwell
Loos
Withers
McCreery
Colleron
Paddock
Dobnston
Sailsbury
Janes
Henkes Hancnet
Fort
Hocking
Tie Brown
Thorsten
Thorsten Super Cloet Heck, Gen. Lew Wallner
Waller
Suwart
Istn
Lge
Tlw
Oma P Veil Wendy
Mosbat
Alesignest
Biota
Lee
Ewarts
Canzansors
Sipteme
Comtis
Humphries
Florida
Protik
Peter
Lerael
Mrr
Charles GlConer
Neil- Haney
Mr. Huarte
House of Congres
Florda
House of Representatives
Commission
Congress
Conta of Justice
Jastice
Itis
Ida Canvas
Florida Rs
O'Conor
Commissn
Thiushing
Hayes
Flora
Clifard
Laneh
Mile Tilden
Democrata
Dunticn Bradley
Elvetorsl Commission
Ioan Olfone
Tendgle
Tien
Corrar
Varie
Comoe
Wrib
Kwarte
Tilton
Yountlon
Uae
Sue
Aulevind
Crete
Amy
Hanon
Mirnrreys
Canvansing
Yale Peeters
Adanon
Sean de
Anton
Hey
Wesiauds
Thurman
Kile
Fonna Grout
Tribonals Proceedings Probe Evidence and Authenticity
A chaotic record describes trials over evidentiary issues faced by a commission. It discusses certificates, authenticity, scope, and the behavior of witnesses and officials, with questions about admissible documents and procedures at a contested hearing.
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Netawsvenges
Cotsiniield
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Lanabeth
Robert L. Case
Semority Lite Incurhues Company
Jndictment
Eufsive
Min
Livy
Cam Ains AG
Field
Jay Tecrorarh
David Dudley Field
Representatives
Toma
Lave Renior
Dudley Field
Elenei
Oregon
Frarn
Wasuaxeros
John M. Core
Chien Wae Dohien
Seanus Coruntine Ua Paeltegys
Anvd Elsethany
Mitchett
Testidien Thiat
T. Pelton
Avon
Askans
Oragun
Livk
Elveter
Wallewe
Engeane
W. T. Preto
Beevedt Hover
Sea York
Mr. Conse
Charles Math
Leartmvinnnss
Gababia
Wiel
Cone
Saas
Pasile Cannon
Cama
NanVorx
Wallona
Kerniaas Wall
Washington
Wasittsenen
Petr
Enule
KL Corte
Proctor Knott
Cary Civivilet
Caaddley
Ethan
Columbia
LY Jubgrs
Tuxstox
J. Feln
Tadigy Weite
Duke of the Court
Horopeasd
Arencis
Lathrop
Cape May
Ghouwesien
Enjiuty B
Carter
Bergen
A. G. Acerman
Mixver
Edwant T
Applegate
Dagcorn
Ss Fol. S
Pat
Cub
Jones Andreas
Toston
Mast
Daniel Mare
Waterman
Sebasia
Mass
D. E. Barrett
Rox
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Compromise Court
Conor
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Flocida Buand
Canvacsre
Gelatis
Reamnl
Tribonals
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