Pigeon shooting win and legal cases reported
James Ward and Francis Bundsaher were acquitted in an implied homicide case. A Lancaster murder trial featured insanity evidence. A counterfeit case sentenced John Hughes to three years. The Electoral Commission rejected the Cronin certificate. Navy appropriation bill passed with amendments. Weather outlook shows rising barometer and cooler conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ward
Francis Bundsaher
New Hunting Park
Johnson
Sfreen
Beth Elmeth
Wae
Pennsylvania
Lehigh Navigation
Reading
Lehigh Valley
Parnell
Lancaster
John Hughes
Cadwalader
Electoral Commission
Cronin
Oregon
Striet
Hayes
Frank W. Hughes
Hester
Bloomsburg
Columbus
Ohio
State Journal
Gov
Packard
Senate
House
Oregon Counted and the Thurman Sickness Turmoil
Washington dispatch reports an eight by seven Commission session over Thurman’s illness. Morton pressed for a vote, Republicans balked. Bayard and Frelinghuysen visited Thurman’s house. The group moved to Thurman’s sick room to vote, seating on beds and lounges as Cronin was rejected and Watts seated by an 8 to 7 vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
Tike Tiers
Washington
Thurman
Bradley
Bayard
Fresinghuysen
Thurman's House
Cronin
Watts
Deliberations of the Electoral Commission on Oregon Case
Secret session of the Electoral Commission in Washington on February 23 discusses Oregon electors. Justice Clifford presides as votes on eligibility, counting of votes, and the legality of W H Odell J C Cartwright and J W Watts are considered with Thurman ill and absent. The panel debates multiple resolutions and the final decision affirms Odell Cartwright and Watts as the lawful electors and their votes to be counted before a joint Congressional session.
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Washington
Electoral Commission
Oregon
Thurman
Bayard
Frelinghuysen
Senator Thurman
Fourteenth Street
Messrs. McKenney and
Catlin
Reardon
John Parker
Justice Field
J. W. Watts
United States
Yeas
Messis
Abbott
Clifford
Field
Hunton
Payne
Nays
Messrs
Bradley
Edmunds
Garfield
Hoar
Miller
Morton
Strong
W. H. Odel
J. W. Wats
J. C. Ceruingtt
Watts
Odell and Cartwright
Congress
Mr. Bayanp
W. H. Odell
J.O. Cartwright
Rutherford B. Hayes
Ohio
William A, Er
New York
I. Morton
W. BH. Odell
J. C. Cartwright
J. Walls
John WY. Wats
My. Morton
Supreme Court Room
Siate
J. C.wright
J. W. Watu
Perons
of State of
Elec- Basaehy
Wheeler
Bute
Rt Sb
Riera
Rwo
Halt Called Obstructionists Triumph in House Caucus
Special dispatch reports intense caucus activity as Republicans push for delay while Democrats press to count the Hayes election. Ohio leaders support adjournment till Monday, citing Oregon as a pivotal case, with party factions split over go slow tactics and a potential new election.
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Washington
Oregon
Ohio
Tilden
Hayes
Kehr
Missouri
John Young Brown
Blount
Georgia
Carter
Harrison
Chicago
House
Tennessee
Ben Hill
Dudley Field
Franklin
Lane
Randall
Field
Fire Brands for Filibusters and Packard Debate
A tumultuous political scene centers on Hayes allies and the Ohio State Journal urging immediate recognition of Packard with troops to Louisiana. The National Republican counters with a two sided argument on Southern governments, racial policy, and party strategy, while critics accuse the State Journal of interference and note Sherman’s summons as political leverage.
Hayes' Explanation and Outside Writer Incident in Ohio Press
A dispatch to Ohio papers reports that an unsigned leader in the State Journal was wrongly attributed to Governor Hayes. Comly, ill in bed, was unaware of the piece while Grosvenor notes it was altered by youths using an outside writer's unsigned text.
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Washington
Ohio State Journal
Here
Columbus
Ohio
Boynton
Cincinnati Gazette
Stanley Matthews
Dennison
Foster
Comly
Francisco
The
State Journal
Hayes
Grosvenor
Ohio House of Representatives
What the Hayes Organ Says in Ohio State Journal
A Civil War era political critique attacks Governor Kellogg and Governor Packard, arguing Republicans are idle while Democrats crave power. It accuses Democrats of provoking conflict and urges federal troops to quell unrest in Louisiana and New Orleans as the crop cycle influences loyalty and resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg
New Orleans
Louisiana
Governor Packard
What the Columbus Democratic Organ Says
From the Columbus Evening Statesman February 22 the Journal prints a two column editorial with a semi official smack on the Louisiana question. It concludes the President must send U.S. soldiers to keep Packard in the Governor's chair. The piece suggests Hayes will compel Southern backing and rely on Returning Boards for a second term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Democratic
Columbus Evening Statesman
Journal
Louisiana
United States
Packard
Hayes
House caucus approves longer recess amid walkouts
Associated Press reports that just before adjournment a caucus resolution passed 57 to 32 to grant another House recess from Monday to Tuesday. Several members left the hall, saying they would not abide by the action extending the recess from tomorrow until Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Thief Turns on Thieves in Chicago Whisky Ring Trial
Jacob Rehm of Chicago testified in the whisky tax case against F O Boyd and Edgar P Hill that he paid money to Irwin Chicago Revenue Collector and later Burgess successors, with regular payments from 500 to 1500 dollars monthly and larger sums, to influence transfers of gaugers and storekeepers and sell malt at inflated prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
F.O. Boyd
Edgar P. Hill
Jacob Rehm
Chicago
Irwin
Burgess
George H. Miller
Lake Shore
H. B. Miller & Co
Black Hawk
Rush & Columb
Younger, Real & Co
Witness
Bull Dozing a Colored Editor
Gilbert Moore confronted an editor named Joseph Nichols claiming he wanted the author of a controversial article. Nichols said Moore, a deputy sheriff, threatened to shoot a colored man on election day and drew a pistol when told he could not reveal the author. Moore was jailed on $600 bail to answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Moore
Joseph Nichols
Squire Carpenter
Mr. Nichols
Moore
Capital Gleanings and Political Notes from Washington
The Washington Union reports the paper will be discontinued after today. Louisiana House members agree to report a bill recognizing the Nicholls government. Treas ury official Adams removed from Philadelphia assignment. Outrey the new French minister presented credentials to the President. Senate set to discharge witnesses on Alabama and Mississippi elections. Washington Monument shaft rock breakthrough described. Kenneth Kennedy and others examined on bid to alter Vernon parish returns. John Welsh elector testified on Centennial Finance and lack of presidential commission. Mexican veterans visit to White House with President Grant receiving them. Louisiana sub committee continues examination on election issues and related testimony.
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Washington Union
Louisiana Committee of
House
Nicholls
Co. C. Adams
Treasury Department
Philaphia
Outrey
France
United States
Tade
Senate Committee On
Washington
Alabama
Wells
Louisiana
Vernon Parish
John Welsh
Ayd
Centennial of Finance
Unitates
National Association of Mexican Pe Eterna
White House
Grant
Senate Sub-Committee On
Eocest Seteion
Harrisburg Topics and Bills in State Legislature
Special correspondence from Harrisburg reports on the trial of the succession to Judge Williams, the revival of the general tax law bill, and ongoing business in both houses. It notes potential appointments to the Pennsylvania Supreme bench, proposed city mercantile tax appraisers, and various Senate and House actions including naval and civil appropriations and amendments. The tone reflects a busy legislative session with delays, debates, and strategic moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Senate actions and bills in Harrisburg session
In Harrisburg on February 23 the Senate heard a petition from Philadelphia to remove Eastern Penitentiary and reported favorably a bill repealing part of the 1870 act aiding Germantown road paving costs. House measures on Don’s Digest failed, and Recorder of Cities bills were discussed. The Senate agreed to return a House amendment on adjournment set for March 15, with daily sessions at 10 am and adjournment to 4 pm next Monday. The day closed amid various memorials and a near adjournment to March, with unfinished business to be carried over.
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Harrisburg
Chapin
Erie
Williamsport
Pennsylvania Supreme Bench
Williams
James P. Sterrett
Judge Atcheson
Allegheny County
Court of Common Pleas
Atcheson
Washington Andiver District
Rutan
Philadelphia
Senate
George Handy Smith
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Hannisoune
Reysurn
Germantown
Perkiomen Creek
Montgomery County
Germantown Avenue
Lona
R. Huhn
Board of Trade of Philadelphia
Eae
Delaware River
House
Hunt
Naval Appropriation Bill Advances in Senate
The Senate expanded the naval appropriation bill totaling about 12 million for the House measure. The committee boosted the five double turreted monitors funding and raised the next year naval officer pay to 7.27 million. Debate included criticism by Mr. Davis and defense by Mr. Bangert over a proposed nine member naval commission and related commerce duties.
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Senate
House
Davia
W. Va
Bangeent
Cal
Committee On Appropriations
Pacific Ocean
Asiatic
Asnet
Philadsiphierd
North Pole
Conrad N. Jourdan
National Bank of New York
Closing Hester's Trial Ends as Defense Seeks Acquittal
Special Dispatch from Bloomspuare reports that Judge Ryan opened with 1000 in court for the closing. he urged acquittal, challenging Kelly's testimony and alibi. Frank W. Hughes followed, defending the prosecution’s account of Rea's murder as true while denouncing the alibi as unworthy. The session drew crowds, a fainting woman removed from the room, and adjournment to tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toe Tis
Bloomspuare
John W. Ryan
Kelly
Hester
Alexander W. Rea
Frank W. Hughes
Rea
Minor Telegrams from Chester and Other Late Notes
News briefs report Mrs. Farrell's death from a lamp explosion in Chester. Wisconsin Assembly postpones a bill to disfranchise Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul bondholders. W M Shaw of Grand Trunk arrested in Portland for obstructing mails on the Boston and Maine line. Shaw mut Insurance stockholders consider liquidation. St Louis Lawrence and Western Railroad sold at Lawrence Kansas for 200000 to Frank Morrison of Boston for mortgage bondholders. Boston and Maine offers 100 reward for violators of state obstruction laws. Whisky distillery seized in Williamsburg New York. workers fled as officers approached. Molasses mash and two iron stills seized. proprietor John Halladay linked to colors and dye works. Indian scouts of Captain Buford leave Tucson to fight Apaches. Apaches in Magdalena Sonora have killed and captured residents. Queens County Court of Oyer and Terminer: Frank McConnochie pleads guilty to second degree murder. life in state prison. Sir Hugh Allan resigns. John Hamilton elected as new president of Merchants Bank of Montreal. directors seek general manager. negotiations with Mr Hague. Stock opens at 80 and closes weak at 77. Missouri Insurance head Price seeks receivership for the Columbia Assurance Company due to asset shrinkage. court injunction restrains company from transacting business.
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Chester
St. Louis, Lawrence and Western Railroad
Lawrence
Kansas
Frank Morrison
Boston
Boston and Maine Railroad Company
Williamsburg
N.Y
John Halladay
Tucson
Arizona
Buford
Magdalena
Sonora
Queens County
New York
Frank McConnochie
Litle
Maggie Bauer
Porte
Pratt Senten
Hugh Allan
Merchants’ Bank of Montreal
John Hamilton
Inkermann
Hague
Toronto Saan
Gesnetel
Celsus Price
Missouri
Columbia Seurance Company
Hs. Louie
Marine miscellany from The Illinois to Liverpool and beyond
The Illinois for Liverpool sailed yesterday while the Pennsylvania left Liverpool for Philadelphia on Thursday. The bark Matte August from Ipswich to Baltimore put into West Cowes with port bow damage after a collision. Franconia, wrecked at Cape San Blas, got off and is safe at Aspinwall. Eliza McLaughlin ashore at Knocke Holland likely to become a total wreck. crew saved. Ohio and George H. Twibell collision below Tinicum Island. Twibell sunk, Ohio rescued crew. Arrivals include Ohio, Live 1, Alliance, Richmond, Aries, Boston, Williamaburg, Catharine Whiting, Provi 08. Buenos Ayres dispatch notes Asserigan Ubip Adare and a wreck. part of cargo to be saved. Lidmde cites leaky Am to their aid. dangers threaten lives.
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Illinois
Liverpool
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Matte
Ipswich
Baltimore
West Cowes
Eng
St. Thomas
Franconia
Cape Bap Blas
Aspinwall
Eliza McLaughlin
Lynn
New York
Knocke
Holland
oDeabure
Redemption and Rival Governors War in South Carolina
Special correspondence from Columbia reports South Carolina voters favor Hayes with a solid South possible if he upholds reform. Chamberlain’s government is mocked as bankrupt and powerless while Hampton’s administration gains taxes and supporters. Upcoming habeas corpus case tests Hampton’s pardon and governorship, as Kilpatrick road project earns brief institutional benefit.
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Columbia
D. C
Hayes
Mackey
Ohio
Tilden
Commission
Louisiana
South Carolina
Chamberlain
Hampton
South
State House
Worthy
Augur
Supreme Court
Edward J. Maxwell
Pooder
Thomas Cavender
Connor
R. B. Elliott
Parker
New York
Edwin Booth in Fool's Revenge Receives Noted Praise
The review praises Edwin Booth as Bertuccio for strong parts and swift acting in Fool's Revenge. It notes his make up hints at Richard III and his final act shows genuine pathos with the fatherly sorrow. Clara Jennings as the daughter garners effective acclaim and the stage setting is described as handsome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertuccio
Booth
Clara Jennings
Theatre changes foreshadow next season in city circuit
The Walnut Street Theatre re-engages H. E. Meredith as a reliable company member. Nellie Barbour leaves for Chestnut Street Theatre where McKee Rankin steps aside for W. E. Sheridan. Holland moves to New York with a troupe to Eagle Theatre as Gardner at Arch Street takes over business duties. Signor Mascagno is hired as ballet director by the Kiralfy Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street Theatre
H. E. Meredith
Nellie Barbour
Miss Barbour
Chestnut Street Theatre
McKee Rankin
W. E. Sheridan
Holland
New York
Eagle Theatre
Gardner
Arch Street
Signor Mascagno
Kiralfy Brothers
Soldiers to Attend Divine Service
Colonel R Dale Benson orders the First Regiment of Infantry National Guard of Iowa to be in full dress uniform for divine service at the Church of the Holy Trinity. The regimental line forms on Broad Street at 3 10 P M facing east with drum major at 3 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Dale Benson
National Guard
Iin A
Church of the Holy Trinity
W. N. McVickar
Broad Street
Arch Street
Cattell investigation closes as prosecution rests
Investigation notes show the prosecution resting in the Cattell inquiry after closing arguments. The editor and chairmen are referenced while some charges appear ruled out by the defense. The fragmented text indicates ongoing deliberations without final verdict details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cattell
Tyson
I.ui
Murder at the Grangers encampment near Elm Station
District Attorney Gatwaltz and Deputy Pearce led a six man Ardmore jury in an inquest into an unknown man found near Elm Station. The panel concluded the man was murdered near the Grangers' encampment just before the Exhibition. Witnesses testified about a bloodstained bed in corridor H and the difficulty of spotting a body in the large Grangers Hotel.
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Jacob Gatwaltz
J.L. Pearce
Ardmore
Elm Station
Grangers
George Alexander
Phillips & Jones
George Martin
Philip Goodman, Jr
Municipal Sprongig Commission Session Discusses License Exemptions
The Municipal Commission held its sole session in Select Council Chamber with Bullitt Fell Jones and Secretary Richards presiding. Witnesses recalled for further questioning. hotel keeper exemptions pending. Illness of Butler B Strang Harrisburg president slows any early report. progress described as slow.
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Sprongig de
Select Council Chamber
Messrs
Bullitt
Fell
Jones
Richards
Times
Butler B. Strang
Harrisburg
General Commission
Long Point train robbery suspects seized in Terre Haute
In February 1873 Milo Eames was attacked on a Vandalia Railroad train at Long Point. Charles St Clair hackman Bud Shoemaker brakeman Sam and Alexander Cawthorne Billy Carr and Jennie Osgood were arrested on evidence tied to the crime. St Clair is said to own a house of prostitution and clues emerged from his own residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair
Long Point
Tilden Testifies In Boody Suit On Stock Interest
Samuel J. Tilden testified in Superior Court before Judge Sedgwick in the Boody vs. Tilden suit, which was dismissed as to Tilden. He denied any agreement, admitting he took 2000 shares at Ogden's request and had general knowledge, with Broody also taking stock to influence Chicago and Northwestern control of Galena.
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New York
Samuel J. Tilden
Superior Court
Sedgwick
Boody
Moody and Sankey Anniversary at YMCA Hall
Last evening at the YMCA hall 1210 Chestnut street the first anniversary of Moody and Sankey revival was held eminent speakers addressed the meeting and faith was expressed that the revival work began by the great preachers is progressing well many young men who benefited from the first services attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Young Men's Christian Association
Chestnut Street
Razor Attack at National Guards Hall Fight
During a free fight at the National Guards Hall on Race Street the assailant drew a razor and menaced patrons. He cut William Redd on the right hand then wounded Charles Wagoner before fleeing. both victims were taken to the hospital.
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National Guards
Race Street
William Redd
Gore
Charles Wagoner
Foreign Facts and Political Tangles Across Nations
Various headlines report Russia placing torpedoes on the Black Sea coast, the death of French Senator M. de Staplande at 79, new leadership in Germany, a campaign by English Ritualists for disestablishment, and tariff changes by Anglo-American Cable Company. Also noted are claims about Baez in San Domingo, Turkish incursions on the Danube, and John O Mahony’s funeral procession from Queens Town to Cork.
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Russia
Black Sea
M. de Staplande
Department of the Nord
Herr von Forckenbeck
Reichstag
Prince Hohenlohe Langenberg
Herr Staufferberg
Anglo-American Cable Company
Pall Mall Gazette
Prince Auersperg
Constituional
Reichsrath
Austria
Hungary
St. Thomas
Moctezuna
Jouvellar
Chamber of Deputies
Hhe
Paui
St. Petersburg
Nicolini
Marquis of Caux
Baez
San Domingo
Mechanics’ Institute
City Notes Highlight Infant Found Dead In Ash Heap
The column reports a dead infant found in an ash heap at Long Lane and Wharton Street. Other items note health concerns of City Treasurer Delos P. Southworth, possible DA candidate Judge Russell Thayer, church meeting March 21, a pneumonia case of Captain Ter rence Moiusker, and a water works talk by Dr. William H. McFadden. Also mentions Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company stockholders meeting, Daniel Peters injured by a fire engine, and Baltimore Merchants' Exchange committee visit for data on news.
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Long Lane
Wharton Street
Delos P. Southworth
South
Russell Thayer
Pany
Philadelphia Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
St. George’s Church
Terrence Moiusker
William H. McFadden
Water Department
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Frankford
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Daniel Peters
Penneyivana Hospital
Consbohrucken
Baltimore Merchants’ Exchange
Philadelphia Macmenk ¢ Centre
Mr. Goodyear
School of Design
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Eliza Pinkston
Murat Halstead
Tux Tiara
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John L. Vance
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Conrad N. Sourdan
District of Columbia
Mitchell
Jourdan
Willa
Apceas
Sweet
Whyts
Pacific Railroad Companies
Hot Springs
Hot Springs Reservation
Arkansas
Eden
Youna
Tenn
Lakes
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Mississippi Delta
Young
Banks
Mass
Committee On Public Buildings
House of Representatives
Townsenp
N. Y
Harrison Gue
Townsend
Entleman
Proceedings of
Congressional Record
Tak Times
Kilpatrick Road
Church
Edwin Booth
Till
the Municipal Commission
Mr. Tilden
Moody and Sankey
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