Blaine Investigation Hearings Describe Board Overhaul
Waspixetos May 1 The House Judiciary Committee investigated charges against ex speaker Blaine regarding bonds and railroad dealings. Witnesses including John C Harrison and Morton, Bliss & Co described interviews and attempts to alter the Union Pacific board. Records show no direct personal objection to Harrison. testimony covers bonds, investigations, and alleged efforts to change directors.
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congressional resolution on silver currency plan fails
Fragmented report describes a proposed government payment of ten million in silver for fractional currency and a failed two thirds vote. Mention of a special court, Carman and Camargo killings, and landing boats with a church priest and four or large vessels.
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Emperor visits Cincinnati in early May tour
Puny Pedro arrived in Cincinnati at six this morning and was driven to the Grand Hotel. Mayor Johnson and city dignitaries escorted him to Eden Park and the Zoological Gardens. The Emperor and his party depart for Mammoth Cave this evening.
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New York Diplomatic Reception At German Embassy
A special May 1 Herald report notes a grand reception hosted by the German Embassy with the diplomatic corps in attendance. Present were officials including Mr Hofman and Mr Bancroft Davis, sister to Berlin.
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Funeral of Ricard and Napoleon election in France
Foreign dispatch reports the funeral of Ricard former interior minister and a delayed amnesty debate in the Assembly. Jerome Napoleon is reported to be in Ajaccio. In Basque reforms, Mapero notes the government will push Fueros reform with delegates arriving to confer with ministers.
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Fires in Kentucky Burn Stables and Homes in May
In May 15 reports from Lexington show a blaze consuming a Remington and Sewing Machine Co stable with six horses and wagons. A second fire in Yellowtown, a Lexington suburb, destroyed eight houses owned by Black residents. Insurance listed at 120. Also noted was a fire that damaged A G Korner stable and T Daly grocery, with nearby houses burned by windsborne embers.
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Crise
Emperor of Brain Visits Navy Academy Event
May 1 report of the Emperor arriving by steamer for a visit to the United States Navy Academy. Gov Carrall and other officials were at the railroad depot when news of the imperial party’s arrival changed plans. Admiral Rodgers and the gate reception marked the welcome amid crowd excitement.
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Presidential campaign shifts in party strength reports
Weather notes predict warmer fronts with rain and rising barometers on Saturday morning as a northerly, cold snap approaches. The New York Tribune notes Wheeler gaining strength in several states. The Joliet and Lincoln Globe back Conkling as the GOP standard bearer, while Detroit Vets report Michigan delegates favor Blaine for president with Bristow, Hayes, and neutral choices also reflected.
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Philadelphia hotels claim capacity for twenty four thousand
Philadelphia wide concerns project lodging capacity for 24 395 people as hotels prepare for large crowds. Sunday opening question lingers with authorities and opinion favors partial reversal. Centennial grounds near Catholic Total Abstinence Union to be dedicated July Fourth. An enormous crystal chandelier 44 feet long 14 feet wide 4 6 pounds graces the art gallery. Brackets to match remain under installation. A distant Revolutionary relics display includes Washington portrait with notable hair reference. Signature details on the Declaration of Independence viewed by thousands in Philadelphia show fading ink and legible Sherman Paine Hopkins names while Jefferson Franklin Morris signatures fade.
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Grand Reunion of Maserz Masons Set in Milwaukee
Circular from Maserz orders outlines the June 13 14 reunion in Milwaukee with events on June 13 afternoon a reception at a society organization evening assemblies at the Academy of Music and Masonic Halls June 14 parade at dawn grand procession midday exercises address of welcome by Mayor Butler reading of old charges by Grand Master Cottrill and others plus concerts, dinner break, steamboat and National Home excursions, grand ball at the academy with A V H Carpenter as Grand Marshal.
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Markets by Telegraph May 1 1876 mixed commodity report
Markets by Telegraph reports mixed sessions across U S hubs with wheat and barley fluctuating, pork and lard firm in Chicago, western mixed grains in various notes, and fluctuating receipts. In Milwaukee wheat drifted lower while corn held firm and rye stayed firm amid steady to firmer hogs and lighter to modest shifts in oats and barley.
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