Christmas Cheer and Political Rumors On The Nation
Correspon dents note communications must be authenticated by the watermarks and addresses before publication. Grant favors an extra session of Congress and cabinet speculation centers on E B Washburne as Interior Secretary. Johnson prepares a universal Amnesty proclamation. Greek minister leaves Constantinople, American minister extends legation protection. Indian Bureau criticized as failing, Missouri canvass shows Republican electors narrowly trailing Democratic-Republican majority. Governor race result favors Clarg with a 19,427 majority and the Republican ticket 21,401.
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Missouri
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Arkansas Legislature in Session Amid Turmoil and Rail Plans
A private Little Rock letter reports Arkansas affairs as a session with much rot in the timbered ship and a governor who imposes martial law when disorder runs unchecked. Rebels are warned to believe and tremble as order returns and railroads such as the Cufro and Ful fan are eyed. State vote shows support for Grant and Colfax, Labour at Bliss Majority F, and state aid to railroads.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Grant
Grant and Colfax
Bowles Arrest and Bail in Fisk Erie Railroad Case
A Springfield Republican editor, Bowles, was arrested at James Fisk’s instigation and jailed. General Arthur, Hugh Hastings, and Mr Day posted bail after hours of efforts. bail amount reported as 0,000. Judge McCann and Sheriff O'Brien refused bail. Colfax and Cyrus Field offered fifty thousand dollars each. a Brest Wealth associate offered three million. Final bail of fifty thousand was posted, with suspicions of a ranger scheme to keep Bowles jailed.
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Chicago Journal
Bowles
Springfield
Mass
Republican
James Fisk
Erie Railroad
Springfield Republican
Fisk
Arthur
Hugh Hastings
Mr. Day
Government Expenses Estimates for Next Fiscal Year
Secretary McCulloch presents department by department estimates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1870. The document includes civil service, pensions, Indian affairs, army, military academy, fortifications, harbor improvements, naval establishment, and interest on the public debt, totaling 168,014,011 dollars. Also shows existing appropriations and projected balances for the year ending June 30, 1869 and 1870, with total expenditures estimated at 303,?06,000 dollars. Col G P Smith reports Jerseyville Register sale news and a proposed bi canal paper venture in Jacksonville.
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House
Teessie
Congress
House of Representatives
Post Office Department
War and Navy
Miliary Academy
Aapecife
Intereav
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Treasury
Civil Service Ac
War Department
Naty Department
General Grant Critiques Rail Subsidy Edict
General Grant voices opposition to proposed rail subsidies and a proclamation against repealing the law. The article notes the extra session of Congress and emphasizes budget stringency and government economy amid contentious policy debate.
Proclamation of Amnesty by President Johnson in 1868
Washington December 25 1868 President Andrew Johnson proclaims universal amnesty and pardon for all who participated in the late rebellion restoring rights and civil privileges to loyal citizens The proclamation lists prior amnesty proclamations and asserts restoration of full rights under the Constitution The Secretary of State and Treasury officials are noted in the dissemination and signing of the document Also summarized are remarks on monetary policy and other contemporary political notes from December 24 1868
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Washington
United States
America
WuHeRkEas
Andrew Johnson
United States of America
F. W. Seward
Synmeon
Jeff. Davis
Breck- Ene
Jacob Thompson
Mason
Jane All
Spinner
David Wilder
Massachusetts
Ita
Bo Bill
Grecian Minister Departs Constantinople for Protective Mission
Later from Europe reports the Grecian minister leaving Constantinople while the American minister remains to safeguard Greek subjects. The move signals ongoing diplomatic efforts and concern for Greek communities in the region.
Proclamation of General Amnesty to Repeal Law In Debate
Washington despatch reports the president seeking general amnesty for political offences including Confederate officers once excluded. The move, supported by Democrats and many conservatives, would reportedly be issued Friday. Also noted is opposition to an extra Congressional session on March 4 due to a backlog of bills and trials, with nine hundred bills pending in the House Military Committee and limited time to act.
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Davis
Breckidge
Times’ Special
Washington
Congress
House
Washburne Named Interior Secretary Under Grant
New York dispatch reports Elihu B. Washburne to be Secretary of the Interior under General Grant. Col Wynkoop defends the Indian Bureau as is, while Grant favors caution on Pacific railroad subsidies. Congressmen present applaud his frankness and pledge support for an extra Session of the 41st Congress.
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New York
the Sun
Elihu B. Washburne
Grant
Col. Wynkoop
American Geographical Society
Indian Bureau
Pacific Railroad
Grecian Minister Resigns and American Backing Shifted
From London dispatches dated December 24 to December 28 Delijannis Grecian Minister formally retires from Constantinople and returns to Athens Edward J Morris American Minister consents to extend protection of his legation The Porte declines to recognize a conference of the great powers
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Constantinople
Athens
E. Joy Morris
Porte
London
Delijannis
Edward J. Morris
Financial stringency hits Moncey market cues dividend prep
The Tribune reports a $1.5 million fund call by the C. & NE W I Co as prep for a dividend. Discounts tighten due to loan stringency and scarce activity. A western road corner, likely the Toledo & Wabash, is forming amid minimal express stocks and miscellaneous shares.
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CuicaGo
The
Tribune
New York
C. & NE Wi Coz
Ausactibas
Toledo & Wabash
Fire wrecks Grand Hapiis. losses exceed 190000
A Grand Haven fire on December 24 caused extensive damage with losses topping 190000. Casualties are reported as unknown, and the blaze disrupted the area as investigators search for the cause.
Hidden assault and arson by masked group in Union county
A masked Ku Klux operation in Union county attacked a home injuring the man and beating another with a hot shovel leaving one dead. Five assailants then threatened the resident’s wife while the sheriff reported a successful intervention with help from local authorities.
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Sieies de Ruptarke-Guteces
Ku-Klux
Union County
Abit
Tod Ria
Hat
Auccesdad
Smyrna Ship Disaster Kills Hundreds in Asia Minor
Dispatches report a terrible accident in Smyrna, Asia Minor, with over two hundred passengers killed after two Egyptian mail steamers collided in the Galrnf. London Times notes dampening views on U S finances. France and England expected to join a conference on the Eastern question. Greek government mobilizes extraordinary levy of troops and National Guard.
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Marseilles
Smyrna
Asia Minor
Colligiofr
France
England
New York
Athens
Chief Justice Chase to preside at Morse banquet
New York December 24 Chief Justice Chase consented to preside at the banquet given Prof Morse at Delmonico on the 29th inst Among the distinguished guests are Edward Thornton British Minister Professor Goldwin Smith General Raastopf Danish Minister of War Theodore Woolsey Yale College F A Barnard Columbia College Amos Kendall ex Governor Curtis and mothers Telegraph instruments will be brought into the banquet room for world communications
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New York
Chase
Morse
Delmonicoseh
Edward Thorton
Goldwin Smith
Raastopf
Theodore Woolsey
Yale College
F. A. Barnard
Columbia College
Amos. Kendall
Curtis
Census Sets St Louis Population At 241071
The President of the Board of Assessors reports a city and county census showing 241071 residents an increase over prior figures. The National Banks of St Louis petitioned the County Court to stay tax collection on bank stock until Supreme Court review. petition denied as taxes due on city banks total between 300000 and 600000 with none collected for three years.
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St. Louis
Board of Assessors
Supreme Court
Bark Annie W Weston Strikes Shore Near Point Pedro
News from San Francisco reports the bark Annie W Weston, sailing from Philadelphia, ashore this morning near Point Pedro. The Mikado visited Yedo on November 26 after leaving Keota on November 1, drawing Yokohama crowds as he passed. This marked a rare distant royal visit to portions of his dominions.
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Annie W. Weston
Japan
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Point Pedro
Mikado
Keota
Yeddo
Yokohama
Go Distant
Eddo
Alliance Formed Between Erie and Central Railroads
Reported alliances suggest a merger of interests between the Erie and Central Railroads though no public statement has been issued. The settlement plan proposes withdrawing all disputes and a joint effort to legalize the scrip dividend in the Legislature.
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Central
Erie Erie and Central
Erie and Central
Arrival of Officers to Investigate Arkansas Outrages
The Ara nite reports Bey Little Rock special to ig 8 noting officers arrive to investigate militia outrages in Arkansas. Refugees continue to arrive as Grant's staff begins inquiries amid ongoing unrest and tensions in December 1924.
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Arkansas
MemPhis
Little Rock
Toig
Grant
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Louisiana Resumes Interest Payments on Funded Debt
New York reports Louisiana officially resumes payment of interest on all funded debt from December date. In New Jersey at Orange a meeting of fair association members formed a committee to prosecute a claim against Trinity Church in the United States Supreme Court, with a ten percent fee if successful.
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New York
Louisiana
New, York
Orange
New Jersey
Trinity.Church
United States Supreme Court
Chicago Market Sharpens Wheat and Hog Prices
Chicago Market report from Dec 24 shows unsettled wheat with No 2 soft at 46 cents for saleable, corn uncertain near par, barley irregular, pork spot price around 23 to 24 dollars with March delivery. Chicago Live Stock Market notes hogs weak to steady with prices near 9 to 11 dollars and steer values around 9 dollars per cwt.
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St. Louis
Br. Laws
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