Political turbulence and reformers in Springfield
Missouri events unfold with Stanton and Grant noted for presidential ties as legislature adjourns. Dixon and Quincy Railroad bill advances while Cabinet and Speaker positions dominate headlines. Whalen the assassin is executed in Ottawa for D Arcy McGee murder. A Jackson ville coroner’s jury accuses William A Robinson in a Murray McConnel killing. Women’s rights rallies in Springfield feature Susan B Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton urging widows and orphans protection laws.
Heated Chicago Harbor debate and journal theft at Springfield
In Springfield on February 11 1869 the House debated the Chicago Harbor bill heatedly amid parliamentary maneuvers. A lobbyist for University Central Railroad attempted to alter the official journal but was foiled when Chief Clerk Root recovered the document. The Governor and Mrs Palmer attended the reception at the new executive residence.
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Quincey Wie Company
Quincy #Herald Company
Quincy College
Committee On Corporations
Chicago Earber
Central Railroad Company
Niin
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Root
Chicagoa Harbor
Palmer
Springfield
Quincy
Senate
Ward
Chicago
Hyde Park
Lake
Snapp
Forcuch
State House
Committee On Public Buildings
Irvington
Flag
Alton and Greenwoodee
Sangamon County AG
Strewell
Metroolitan
East St. Pouts
Adjutant General
Hille
Ponbab
Kankaireb Railton
Letter From Washita Battle Describes Brutal Aftermath
The St Louis Democrat prints a private letter detailing the Washita engagement near Fort Gob, describing Major Elliott and nineteen men killed after a pursuit of Cheyenne, with bodies found in a circle two miles from the fight. The narrative portrays captors’ cruelty, plunder, and mass ponies killed, with a later recovery of bodies from Indian sources.
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St. Louis Democrat
Washita
Idaho
Fort Gob
Sheridian
Custor
E-Cort
Elliot
Black Nettle
Elliott
Tually
Eliott
Jacksonville Murder Case: Arrest in Gen McConnell Killing
Dispatches report the arrest of William A. Robinson, a Jacksonville grocer, in the murder of Gen. Murray McConnell. Witnesses saw him enter the Mansion House with a note debt linked to the victim. Coroner's jury verdict states the death resulted from blows with an unknown instrument. Robinson held in jail.
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Jacksonville
Murray McConnel
Win
A. Robinson
Robinson
Gen
McConnell
Cucaco
Wm. A. Robinson
Quincy
Murray McConnell
Springfield and Washington Debates Power and Elections
In Springfield the Senate and House debate public buildings probes, elections law changes, and river projects while considering a Diaz of observers and reporting. In Washington a joint resolution critiques Butler and counts electoral votes amid procedural clashes and executive sessions.
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Senate
Massachusetts
House
Butler
Bingham
Sehenck
Sheilabarger
White House incident and Congress joint session turmoil
A distressed young woman Annie O Neil is found near the President in the White House with an unloaded pistol, claimed to be sent by God to kill Johnson, likely under insanity from tax-title loss fears. In Congress a chaotic joint session over electoral votes ends with Conkling announcing Grant and Colfax winners, Butler protesting and the House adjourns amid turmoil.
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Virginia
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Benj. F. Butler
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Representative Hall
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United States
Perry
Morton
Committee On Military Affairs
United States Service
Conkling
Dixon
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Morrill
Corbett
Idaho
Samuel B. Hart
House
Colfax
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Butler
Shellabarger
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Select Committee
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Wilson
Iowa
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Soe
Rae Aig
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White House
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Sherenee
God Almighty
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Congress
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Ingergoll
Dengih
Fox
Reneiud
Sergentat-Arms
State of Georgia
Agradic
Golfax
Seymour
Blair
Jon Sexcladin
U. S. Grant
Schyler Colfax
United
Eidass
Bulter
Roane County Commission Deliberations Ordered for Tuesday
A fragment indicates a commission meeting in Roane County with a message from the board. The record notes a deposition or inquiry involving commissioners and a decision to print and place under a special order for Tuesday the 23rd at 10 o'clock.
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The Hanging of Whalen at Ottawa Jail
The Ottawa special reports Whalen's penance and resignation as close aid from two Sisters of Mercy and two priests stay with him. Soldiers guard the jail while a crowd gathers outside for the scaffold. Whalen meets the prayers, asks forgiveness, and is executed as the rope is set and tightened. Fenians are reported as restless, warning of possible violence.
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Herald
Ottawa
Whaten
Sisters of Mercy
Whalen
Doyle
Buckley
Montreal
United States
Ireland
Sugar District Revolution Restores Telegraph links in Cuba
Report from Havana Feb shows telegraphic links between asus and Sanga La Grande and Villa Clara restored after revolt. Leaders of sugar district upheaval in Cienfuegos Villa Clara and Trinidad are Adolpa Cavado and his brother Frederick Cavado. The elder Cavado was once American Vice Consul at Cienfuegas and was removed at Capt Zeus Lersuadi's request. He served as a Philadelphia Zoouaves colonel in the Civil War. Frederick Cavado was until last week American Consul of Trinidad and has resigned.
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Havana
Feb
Asus
Sanga la Grande
Villa. Clara
Cienfuegos
Villa Clara
Trinidad
Adolpa
Cavado
Frederick
Cienfuegas
Zeus Lersuadi
Philadelphia
Blaze destroys Franklin block and glass works
A morning fire in Franklin Tennessee wiped out a block of stores valued near $100000. A black arsonist shot as he fled the scene, and business in the town faced heavy losses after another recent blaze. In Priorsberg the Adams Powers Glass Works also burned, with losses around $10000, insured for $7000.
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Franklin
Tenn
Pituburg
Nashville
Priorsberg
Adams, Powers &Co
Ferdinand Favored for King of Spain by Cortez
Maprio reports the Cortez majority favors Ferdinand as King of Spain with Duke de Montpensier as second choice. Rivera is expected to become President of the Cortez. In Lonpox the House of Lords met but adjourned without notable business until the 16th.
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Ferdinand
Spain
Maprio
Cortez
Duke de Montpensier
Rivera
Lonpox
House of Lords
Robbery at Chicago Depot Strikes $3,000 In Notes
A man named Barber from Crown Point Indiana was robbed by a pickpocket yesterday at the Great Eastern Railroad depot in Chicago of 3000 in notes and greenbacks.
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Chicago
Curcaco
Barber
Crown Point
Ind
Great Eastern Railroad
Mixed 19th Century News Briefs From Several Cities
Richmond Virginia reports the death of Rev Henry A Wise Sr in Richmond Feb 10. Nashville Tennessee notes a House resolution to disband the militia probable Senate concurrence amid opposition. Indianapolis Indiana covers the Reece Convention in Kokomo nominating Jas M Tyner to fill a Senate vacancy. Richmond Virginia also states the US District Court discharged Davis bail security and entered nolle prosequi against Davis and 30 others under Johnson amnesty guidelines.
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Richmond
Henry A. Wise
Nashville
Tenn
House
Senate
Indianapolis
Kokomo
Jas. M. Tyner
Markets by Telegraph February 1
Markets open quiet then strong on stocks with mixed tone and late lower close. New York live stock Hogs 3700 head. corn firm. oats inactive. whisky and provistions show irregular prices. St Louis and Chicago markets report steady to lower tendencies with key items such as rye, bacon, and pork reflected in minor shifts.
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Milwaukee
Milwauresq
Nsw
RIL R.R
Waynem
Cahcia
van Baie
Lee i Lougr
Ers
Prins
New York
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