Burglary and scandals blot New York headlines
The report details a New York branch post office burglary with $1500 stolen and registered letters, plus trials for Stephen Longfellow over forged checks. It notes the Plymouth Church sale, the New York Produce Exchange vote against central system, and the death of its treasurer Bogert amid a $30,000 defalcation. It lists poisonings in NYC, Irish agitation, notable deaths, a Racine fire, and various political and social happenings across the country.
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New York
Stephen Longfellow
Boston
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
New York Produce Exchange
Benjamin C. Bogert
Grant claims origin of March to the Sea in public statement
Washington reports that Gen. Grant confirms he originated the March to the Sea and warned that the campaign up the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers did not originate with Gen. Halleck. Also notes Irish relief funds, Aragon ship safety, Victoria and Apache incursions, and deadly floods in St. Kitts.
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Washington
Grant Kag
Cumberland
Tennessee
Halleck
United States
Mexico
Chihuahua
New Mexico
Victoria
Utes Visit Washington Route Through Puebla Amid Tensions
Report describes Ute mission detour through Puebla California on the 7th with a military escort. A large depot crowd threatened hanging and shooting but no violence occurred. Also notes pork-packing estimates, Ute and other tribes title negotiations, and the National Board of Health annual report to Congress.
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Washington
Puebla
Cal
Cincinnati Price Current
House Committee On Indian Affairs
National Board of Health
Congress
United States
Democratic Nominations and Global Turbulence Marches Across Nations
Maryland Democrats nominate A. P. Gorman for United States Senate. National Greenback-Labor party calls for Chicago convention starting June 9. Missouri Seventh District by election yields Democrat John F. Phillips defeating McClurg and a Greenback candidate. Ireland faces rent protests and bread riots amid economic distress. Europe reports on Russian, Afghan, and Balkan tensions with military movements in Cabul and Poland. Ex‑Empress Eugenie plans voyage to Cape of Good Hope. Congress discusses pensions, land laws, and monetary reforms as bills move through committees.
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Maryland
Stainet
A. P. Gorman
United Whyte
William Pinckney
Indiana
Indianapolis
Greenback
Washington
National
Greenback-Labor Party
Chicago
Missouri
A. M. Lay
John F. Phillips
McClurg
Ireland
Euurope
Gough
Cabul
A. L. Gordon
Iquique
Peru
Alaska
United States Navy
Apvioks
Afghanistan
Mohammed Jan
Shere Ali
Musa Khan
Ameer
Turkestan
Austria
Germany
Russia
Poland
Turkey
Bessarabia
Limerick
Gambetta
Chamber of Deputies
London
Eugenie
Steamship Company
Cape of Good Hope
Prince Imperial
Senate Nominates Federal Officials in Executive Session
The Senate announced numerous nominations in executive session including U S attorneys and marshals for districts in Pennsylvania Illinois Wisconsin Florida Nevada Idaho Montana New Mexico Iowa and California. Debates covered a Bayard legal tender amendment and bills to invest Indian trust funds and create a United States court in Indian Territory.
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Senate
Marcus W. Acheson
Pennsylvania
James N. Kerns
United States
John K. Valentine
Jacob Wheeler
Illinois
George W. Hazelton
Wisconsin
John M. Morton
Internal Revenue
California
Daniel B. Angier
Washington
John B. Stickney
Florida
Charles 8. Varian
District of Nevada
Henry E. Prickett
Supreme Court of
Idaho
E. J. Conger
Montana
E. P. Pomeroy
Arizons
John J. Henry
the Land
Leadville
Edward C. David
District of
Wyoming
Henry M. Atkinson
District of New Mexico
Alexander G. Clarke
Des Moines
Iowa
Isaac W. Wing
Bayfield
Wis
Hiram W. Parker
Beatrice
Neb
James B. Bloss
Detroit
Stephen H. Alban
Wausau
George D. Bowman
la Mesilla
N. M
Pendleton
Bayard
Lofau
United Gates Court
Indian Territory
Department of Agriculture and Commerce
Chalmers
Townshend
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Mills
Mexico
Alto Brasil
Page
Eam
Covert
Coffroth
National Grange Memorial Urges Rail Transport Reform
The National Grange memorializes Congress detailing grievances against interstate transportation firms. It cites illegal charter overreach, erratic rate fluctuations, railroads as common carriers, harmful monopolies, and lacking effective federal limits, urging passage of laws to relieve burdens on the public.
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The
National Grange of Patrons of Husbandry
Congress
United States
Boy Watches Skate Satrap Taken From Nail
A boy notes his father removing the skate satrap from its usual nail, a moment of puzzlement and curiosity captured in the scene.
Maine Legislature Seizure at Augusta Sparks Historic Opening
A massive early crowd filled the Maine State House on the 7th as Congress met amid rivalry between Fusionists and Republicans. Eugene Hale claimed seating disputes, Governor Garcelon pledged court guidance, and a quorum was declared. Subsequent days saw delays, militia proclamations, and ongoing power plays as the capital faced a tense standoff.
Fusionist Legislature in Brief Session Amid Bribery Hearings
The Fusionist majority met briefly on the 13th with no business moved as Republicans were in an all night adjourned state until the 17th. A bribery probe heard testimony including a cousin of William R. White alleging an offer to buy Swann. White declined a summons arguing the committee lacked authority. Major General Chamberlain refused to recognize Acting Gov Lamson, citing Garcelon’s order. O D Baker argued there was no Acting Governor since Lamson was not a constitutional Senate president.
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Maine
Meears
Swann
Harriman
William RE. White
Winthrop
Gen. Chamberlain
Militia
House
Senate
State House
Bangor
Angudta
William R. White
James D. Lamson
Grarcelon
Chamberlain
Mainoe
Garcelon
Capitol
Supreme Court
Ths
White
Sand
Maj
Lamson
O. D. Baker
Republican Advisory Committee
Invention of Bank Notes Credit to Chinese Says Lubbock
Sir John Lubbock credits the Chinese with inventing bank notes in the nineteenth century synthesis. He cites a story from around 119 B C when the imperial court needed money and used deerskin skins as a token system. The skins, passed among nobles, were sold at high prices, giving rise to the idea of paper money.
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John Lubbock
B. C
Southern Claims Disallowances and Reported Totals
The commissioners report on 2280 claims with 553 allowed and 1747 disallowed. Of the allowed 55 served in the Union army and 3 in the Navy. among disallowed 238 were Confederate soldiers, 29 in Confederate civil service, 70 voted for secession, 19 took oath to the Confederacy, and one signed the secession ordinance. Remaining 5702 not yet reported include about 250 under investigation or newly closed. all to be decided before the commission ends March 10 next year.
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Union Army
United States Navy
Confederate Civil Service
Congress
Act of Congress
Commissioners of Claims
Southern Claims Commissioners
Roat
Alabama
Arkansas
Louiana
North Carolina
South Carolina
Texas Peeses Eeeesere
Virginia
Japanese Top Spinning Stage Trick Described in Detail
A performer demonstrates a Japanese style top act on stage. A string unties and a top ascends along the string while several tops spin on a table. A seventh top travels through a doll-house with bells signaling its progress, ending with the returning top and final stops as described in St. Nicholas.
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St. Nicholas
Snow Forts for Winter Fun and Defense
A detailed guide from St. Nicholas on building a snow fort for ten boys. It covers choosing a site a mound top, planning a twelve foot circle or ten by ten square, rolling large dense snowballs, assembling walls, packing and trimming, centering a central mound for a flag staff, and storing snow balls at the four corners for ammunition.
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St. Nicholas
Grant Speech in Jacksonville Promises Peace and Prosperity
President Grant speaks in Jacksonville Florida praising national unity and legal equality. He emphasizes fraternal peace and a united United States as the nation grows stronger and true to its principles.
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Grant
Jacksonville
Fla
Present
LaprEs
A Chinaman Never Swears When He Gets Mad
A humorous rural anecdote notes a Chinaman who vents anger by upsetting his wash tub and removing its bottom, rather than using cuss words. The tale relies on a perceived cultural stereotype for humor and reflects period attitudes.
A Fragmented Collection of Proverbial Gems and Insights
A miscellany of adages and brief anecdotes on virtue, wit, and business ethics. It quotes Italian proverbs, a Jesuit anecdote about Christopher Oxavius, reflections on honesty, and the enduring value of conscience and a good name.
A Mule That Wasn’t for Sale
Farmer John touts a bay mule as gentle and trusty a pet He claims the animal never needs shoeing or a crupper and has worn a harness since he acquired it less than two years ago The skeptical buyer backs away and never returns to the scene.
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Farmer John
A Rare Faculty, A Father’s Warning On Wealth
A Spectator quote recalls a manufacturing father addressing his son. He contrasts two types of men: those who make money but do not spend it, and those who spend without earning. The father, successful in saving, warns his son to balance ambition with prudent spending.
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Grant
Jacksonville
Fla
Palatka
Cuba
Hart County
Green
Senator Lamar
Mississippi
Rappahannock
Virginia
Augusta
Loas
Tom
the Spectator
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