Virginia and Texas constitutional moves and Nevada mining disaster
A Washington dispatch notes no Supreme Court decision on the legal tender case this term, while a majority suspects unconstitutionality. Virginia, Mississippi and Texas constitutional submissions move forward. Nevada mines suffer a catastrophic fire in Gold Hill and Virginia City faces near total destruction. mining deaths reported as 36. Indiana legislature meets in special session amid new political standoff. A quaker mission to civilize Indians and French Catholics is proposed as an Indian problem solution. A city debt question probes how much debt would grow under a repeat year of mismanagement the first year.
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Washington Dispatch
Supreme Court
Congress
Reverdy Johnson
San Domingo
Nonil- Cioneers
Reconstruction Committee
Virginia
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Tribune Apeelati
Ashtey
Montana
Springfeld Pension Agency
Washington
John Scott
Iowa
Cyrus Reed
Idaho
LB. J. Sweet
Chicago
Mississippi
Texas
Senate
Wm. F. Sapp
John W. Douglas
Internal Revenue
Geo. Fisher
Cairo
John B. Cahill
Ilinois
A. B. Anderson
A. C. Babcock
Oliver Edwards
Warsaw
Ill
H.C. Fell
Normal
T. B. Maury
Macomb
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Eldridge
Poland
House
Messrs. Poland
Butler
Bingham
Voorhees
Mr. Dawes
Secretary of the Interior
Dawes
Schenck
Springfield
Custom House
The Ward Nominations
The Republicans of the city wards met in a mass convention to nominate aldermen. Winners include First Ward Lucy Meresec and Wheeler for a short term, Second Ward Isa- bia Wood, Third Ward Samuel Wood, Fifth Ward Kemlore Boinkbell, Sixth Ward James Woodruff. Fourth Ward results unavailable. The nominations are praised as excellent and the campaign urged to be short, sharp and decisive.
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Uency Meresec
Oho Wheeler
Isabia
Wood
Samuel Wood
Kemlore Boinkbell
James Woodruff
Friends of
Four Words for Irishmen
A correspondent notes that Irishmen, who usually provide about a third of Democratic votes in the city, were barred from nomination for the fifteen city offices. He questions whether the exclusion was accidental and urges Irish voters to reconsider their party allegiance.
Pension Agency Card From Gen Phenthss at Quincy
BM Prentiss of Quincy announces readiness to accept the Pension Agent position if confirmed. He notes the office was offered without solicitation and expresses resolve to perform duties to the best of his ability, despite being poor and under scrutiny from some citizens.
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Quincy
BM Prentiss
Reconstruction Era Debates Bind Virginia Mississippi
Washington reports detail nominations and confirmations as Congress debates restoring Virginia and Mississippi constitutions. Discussions cover Indian affairs, Texas provisions, and the plan to submit constitutions to voters. House and Senate consider bills on Reconstruction, public finance, and judiciary reform with several key votes and adjournments.
Fire in Gold Hill mines devastates Nevada towns
Reports from Gold Hill Nevada detail a catastrophic mine fire spreading from the Kentucky to Yellow Jacket and Crown Point shafts. By 1 p m thirty six lives were confirmed lost with many others missing. Rescue efforts faced extreme heat and blocked access while Virginia City sent aid and stock markets dropped on panic. Subsequent dispatches note eighteen bodies recovered and ongoing efforts to reach flames, with total dead later confirmed at thirty six.
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Gold Bill
Nevadaginia City
San Francisco
Yellow Jacket
Gold Hill
Nevada
Kentucky
Crown Point
Eve¢at P. m
Jacket Shaft
Virginia City
San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board
Ellow Jacket
Yellow Jacket Company
Kentuck
Congressional actions in the Forty-First Congress
Washington April 8 Senate debates focus on Virginia Mississippi Texas and Georgia representation and ratification of the fifteenth amendment. Reports include Pacific Railroad right of way Portland to Cascade, River and Harbor Appropriation, isthmus survey for Darien ship canal, and postponement of the president's judiciary report until December. Concurrent resolution to rescind Saturday adjournment debated. unfinished business taxes on distilled spirits discussed despite urging to proceed.
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Veginia
Mississippi
Amon Heep
Sprague
House
Virginia
Senate
Congress
Washington
Morton
Texas
Georgia
Ramsey
Pacific Railroad
Portland
Oregon
Cascade Mountain
Chandler
Committee On Commerce
Wilson
Darien
Trumbull
Committee On Judiciary
Sherman
Summer
Stewart
Conkling
Jalan
Sumner
Trambult Eee
Government Bridge soundings near Rock Island and monument event
Davenport April 8 officers of General Rodman completed preliminary soundings for the Government bridge. Great preparations are under way for the Soldiers Monument dedication at Rock Island with Masons and civic societies of the city set to attend in a city-wide ceremony.
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Government Bridge
Rock Island
Quincy
Davenport
Rodman
City
East Transfer Line-Conference Fiends in New York
The Tribune received an invitation from Fisk via the deputy sheriff to join stockholders of the New Sort Lined steamers for a meeting yesterday in New York. The aim is to vote on the line to Sall fha and related matters. The event concerns the potential rearrangement of the line and future routes.
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Fennon
New-Serk
New -York
the Tribune
Fisk
Sequain Tange
Gio
Sall Fha
Arragal Teese FE
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Spain's Provisional Gov to Form Directory Amid Constitution Debate
Reports say Serrano and Tapete plan resignations from the Provisional Government as a Directory forms. In Madrid, Castello and other Republicans attacked the Constitution while the Cortes discussed changes. Police suppressed three meetings at Parra with arrests. Vienna moves to cut army and delay recruits for economy.
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Mapdnid
Serrano
Tapete
Maprip
Cortes
Senor
Castello
Parra
Vienna
Keiters Arrives in Chicago After Accident and Staff Movements
April 8 report details Hon. Leonard Swett hurt when thrown from a buggy and improving today. Miss Quigg, his sister in law, was with him and injured seriously. Ex Secretary Browning and family arrived in Chicago with Sheridan staff members from Leavenworth. General W A Nichols, Adjutant General of Missouri, died after weeks of illness. Alex H. Stephens of St. Louis in relapse and life despaired.
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Leonard Swett Keiters
Browning
Chicago
Chiicago
Leonard Swett
Miss Quigg
Disappearance and Aged Bankers Deaths Reported
Poughkeepsie April 8 F G Jewell private banker of Skaneateles vanished after leaving New York with 20000. In Brooklyn a family quarrel led to Mary Wall throwing a kerosene lamp, injuring her husband. Twitchell found dead in his Philadelphia cell, presumed strychnine poisoning. Eaton’s execution followed. Obens German worker beaten by wages dispute in Illinois. News wires tie these events into a cycle of crime and punishment across cities.
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Alton
Poughkeepsie
F. G. Jewell
Skaneatles
New York
Hudson
Mary ‘Wall
Irish
Brooklyn
Mary
Philadelphia
Twitchell
Eaton
Aaton
Ill
Monk Oben
Oben
Mr. Brinkhurst
Haton
Jfuston
Fire limited by early discovery in Mapison
An air tem t was made as night fell inside the Office. Short pieces of lit candle were placed in five places but the fire was discovered in time to prevent serious damage.
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Mapison
Wis
Lightning Strikes Jersey City Church. Windows Smashed
The steeple of St Marys church in Jersey City was struck by lightning and partially destroyed. All the windows were smashed in the incident. No further details given about injuries or casualties.
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Alton
New York
St. Mary’s Church
Jersey City
Sweetzer
Peoria
Ill
Chicago and Rock Island Railroad
Poieenits
Compromise proposals split Indiana Democrats in special session
In Indianapolis a special session opened with no quorum as newly elected Democratic members refused to qualify. Three compromise options were tabled: resign to allow a direct Fifteenth Amendment vote, submit the amendment to a public vote, or proceed without action on the amendment. Republicans refused pledges, signaling possible priority of necessary legislation.
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Indiana
Chicago
Indianapolis
Ind
Senate
Stein
Lafayette
Market notes show varied livestock prices and bids
Auction odors and prices drift through the rye market with whisky and cattle quotes. Buyers were scarce at 1 dollar shillings, several lots sold lower or remained unsold. Hog and pork bids touched low figures while prime beef and dairy stock lingered around nominal values.
New York Market and Money Rates April 8
The money market opened near yesterday’s levels with morning rates at 7 percent currency and 7 gold and currency in the afternoon. Government stocks rose on hopes of a score in the 62s tomorrow, while railroad shares fluctuated before closing quiet but firmer. Cotton prices held around middling, flour and grain mixed, provisions steady, and the New York dry goods market reported panic yet some concessions and price declines across a broad range of goods.
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Dall. U. Saeye Cessesenne
jExo
Leatz Pac
Law Oe
Ésiea W
Ena
Northwest
T. Poul
M. Uo
Wayne
New York
Indiana
Caba
Porto Rico
Mystic Lake
Lauderdale
Tracs
Chicago
Cuucaco
Wales
Fouleacure
Bayerto Tobios
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New York Market
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Pioneer Hat & Cap House
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