Regional news roundup from Springfield and Washington
Springfield dispatches report Senate and House actions on railroad charters and state finances, including amendments to rail statutes and the Quincy College incorporation. Washington items note General Burnside and Grant era appointments, plus international tension in Cuba and Paraguay. juggle of military and civic updates accompany a San Francisco Chinese immigration incident and treasury bid outcomes.
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Congressional Proceedings and State News Chronology
The Senate constitutional amendment was agreed to by the House. Hon J G Blaine is to be Speaker of the House. A great billiard match unfolds in Chicago. A cargo of Chinese women arrives in San Francisco while Illinois votes to call a state constitutional convention. Cuban affairs show a deplorable condition in the Santiago district.
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European Parliament and Cortes vote reported in Berlin and Madrid
Berlin reports the North German Parliament will meet on March 6 with the Prussian Diet closing the same day. Madrid notes the Cortez vote approving the Provisional Government and Serrano's new ministry faces 62 to 62.
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Trial for Disturbing a Catholic Service Acquitted
In Auburn New York on February 25 the trial of several leading members of the Catholic Church of the Holy Family for disturbing divine service on Sunday last ended in acquittals.
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Congressional actions and debates in Fortieth Congress
Fortieth Congress session in Washington reports Senate passage of tax exemption for naval machinery makers and land grant bill for Pensacola and Louisville railroad. House actions include suffrage amendment conference report approval, pay and clerical raises, and defense survey funding. Evening: unrest in Santiago, cholera, insurgent plunder, cane crop outlook, and need for American provisions in Neuvitas Gilera and Manzanilla.
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Billiards match in Chicago ends with Foley victory
In Crosby's Music Hall Chicago on February 24 Foley of this city defeated Frowley of Cleveland by 1502 to 1202. The four hour forty minute match yielded Foley's average 22.67 and Frowley's 15.46. It was hailed as the strongest display by either player.
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Grant. Cabinet talk and reconstruction views at Grant HQ
A Washington dispatch reports A K McClure pressing Grant to appoint Gov Curtin to his Cabinet. Grant refuses while praising George H Stuart as a loyal figure. McClure warns Pennsylvania would vote Republican against any such choice. Grant hints Stuart not yet decided. Additional notes say Grant seeks substantial Reconstruction in Carolinas and Alabama, and possible restoration of Southern military commanders removed by Johnson.
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Diplomatic Appropriation Bill and Washington Notes
Reported decisions favor a United States Commissioner at 3000 dollars for Central American states and reductions for South America. Ministers adjusted. Hubbard Postal Telegraph bill expected, suffrage talks stall. Blaine's Speakership hoped. caucus to nominate House officers. Democratic caucus to set organizational matters for the Forty-fifth Congress.
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Fire series reports and hydrophobia death in Rockland County
Reports from New York and surrounding areas describe a hydrophobia death in Rockland County after a bite, a late February fire in Pittsburg Street destroying six to seven frame structures with small retail stock and a firefighter mortally wounded, and fires in New Orleans Camp Street Health House area and a large distillery in San Jose with substantial losses. A Brooklyn oil and water color factory also burned with about 25 dollars in losses.
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Verdict in Reese murder case yields mixed verdict in Chicago
In Chicago on February 25 the jury found Joseph Ronossy not guilty and Charles Senter guilty of manslaughter in the death of William Reese. Senter received a seven year penitentiary sentence, with a motion for a new trial noted. A separate New York report notes a Jersey City woman found dead in her room, allegedly killed by her husband.
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Wall Street Gains as Government Stocks Lead Day
The market surged on buoyant government bonds with gains in London futures after Schenck’s bill passage. In New York, gold closed at 123 18234 with a stronger rail and Pacific Mail showing activity, while Chicago and Milwaukee grain and flour markets noted dull to firm movements across cereals, pork, lard, and dressed hogs.
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