River statistics and national news from the era
The paper notes authenticated correspondence, river commerce review on the Mississippi at Quincy, and reports on the Alabama claims treaty, Spain elections, Senator Ramsay’s renomination, a Northwestern Press meeting in Chicago, Alaska territorial government bill, Illinois institutions visits, a correction on a railroad bill, and a severe snowstorm in northern Alabama and Mississippi with four feet at Vicksburg.
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Mississippi
Quincy
Alabama
Vicksburg
Nomination of Carl Schurz Arouses Republican Satisfaction
A Washington dispatch reports Schurz has been nominated as Senator from Missouri in caucus. Most Republicans approve the choice, aside from Henderson and Drake faction allies. Radicals celebrate Henderson's defeat, while Drake’s Missouri trip to block Schurz is criticized by many colleagues as unnecessary interference.
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Washington
Carl Schurz
Missouri
Henderson
Drake
Schurz
Legislature Considers Bardolph Incorporation Bill
A bill to incorporate Bardolph town on the C B and Q railroad was introduced. The old McDonough county courthouse at Macomb is demolished for a new structure. A found body in a straw pile near Virden, a man named Ellis dies at Decatur, and a Wesley Zumbrum from Indiana injures himself while hunting near Virden. Additional items note ferry petitions, a Pampineau woman burned to death with children injured, Rock Island Peoria railroad work injuries, and a Montgomery county robbery case in which Harvey Taylor pleads guilty and is sentenced.
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Bardolph
Macomb
McDonough County
Joliet
Jacksonville Journal
McFarland
Insane Hospital
Mississippi
Rock Island
Moline
Andalusia
Pampineau
Iroquois County
Peoria
Satuki Ag
Alaska Bribery Case Witness Not Called in Probe
Washington reports probe highlights include Gen. Gillem's testimony before the Reconstruction Committee and Minister Johnson on naturalization, while an important witness is not called as the hearing reasserts its circumstances.
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Alaska
Gen. Gillem
Reconstruction Committee
Alaska Bribery Charges Asserted In Morton Testimony
Morton claims to have full information on Alaska bribery schemes and names large sums paid to various parties including a New York lobbyist and several Eastern officials. General Gil lem testified he tried to ensure fair Mississippi elections and reduce intimidation, but Sheriffs reportedly resisted Reconstruction Acts and black voters faced pressure.
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Alaska
Glliem
Reconstruction Committee
New York
Morton
Washington
Seward
Baron Stoeckel
Phad Stephens
Baltimore
Chicago
King
Washington Dispatch
Gren. Gillem
Mississippi
Naturalization stance cited by British minister in New York
A London paper reports Minister Johnson answering the Migration Society on British subjects in America seeking naturalization. He says if they become American citizens they owe allegiance to the United States and will be protected as if born there, with rights and U.S. protection when returning home.
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New York
London
Johnson
Emigration Society
America
England
United States
Steamboat Glide Explodes On Misalasippi River
NEW ORLEANS Jan. 13 The sternwheel steamboat Glide exploded its boiler after grounding fifty miles above New Orleans burning to the water's edge. Five or six killed and twenty five wounded. Blackford and Thomas Powell rescued survivors brought to the city by the Governor Ren. Idaho sunk in the Ouachita river last Sunday with no lives lost.
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Glide
Misalasippi
Burna
Idaho
Anchita
New Orleans
Redriver
Blackford
Thomas Powell
Ren
Ouchita
New York Hotel Robbery Case Discredited Details emerge
The Earle's Hotel proprietors challenge the tale of Andrew Reed a Western merchant who claims chloroform and a $5,000 carpet bag robbery. An empty bottle and dry sponge found in his room, plus other signs, cast doubt on the alleged crime.
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New York
Earle’s Hotel
Andrew Reed
New Year Horse Escape in Warrensburg Ends in Death
A team of spirited horses ran away on New Year's Day in Warrensburg when frightened by boys firing crackers, fatally striking a man named Wayland. The incident contrasts with local financial data and jail events reported in surrounding coverage.
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Warrensburg
Wayland
City of
St. Joseph
Richmond
Moore
Roberts
Buchanan County
Unionville
Murphy
Hunter
Ku Klux of Missouri plans express train robbery
Multiple Ku Klux members jailed in Sedalia after one confesses to plans to derail an express train to enable robbery. Additional arrests expected as investigations continue. A negro shot five times near Newmarket, Platte county, dies from wounds after walking to his brother’s home. Mystery surrounds the case. Mr Smoot and companion narrowly escape serious injury when a horse-drawn carriage overturns after a ditch crash near Canton.
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Ku Klux
Missouri
Sedalia
Amon
Planne
Singleton
Newmarket
Platte County
Yesterday's Proceedings in Congress and Adjournment
The session reports include Senate actions on Indian lands and rights, a bill to sell North Carolina sea Islands, a Doolittle inquiry into Capitol grounds robbery, a Civil Rights amendment, and detailed inquiries into railroad payments. The record notes House and Senate activity, adjournment to Monday, and disputed loyalty claims in Decatur and Georgia.
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Washington
Senate
Hendricks
Indiana
Howard
Michigan
United States
Pomeroy
Committee On Public Lands
North Carolina
Doolittle
Capitol
Stewart
Judiciary Committee
Wm. H. Bagley
Sherman
Secretary of the Treasury
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Cameron
Whyte
Northern Central Railroad
Secretary of War
Baltimore and Ohio
Yates
Colorado
Committee
Territories
Sue Murry
Buckingham
Connecticut
Robertson
Congress
Harlan
Court of Claims
Sumner
South
Georgia
John Highribtie
Debates on Niagara Falls Canal Bill End in Defeat
Mr Ingersoll reported a DC committee bill with substitute for the University for the Blind. The House tabled motions on police protection for the Capitol and debated the Niagara Falls Canal bill. Despite expert advocacy, the bill failed after votes 76 to 86 to table, then 81 to 60 in committee of the whole, and the House adjourned to Monday.
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Ingersoll
Committee On
District of Columbia
University For the
Washburne
Ja@d
Butler
Bailey
Sypher
Spalding
Nominations, Virginia Admission Plan, Court Shuffle
Washington January 15 The President sent nominations to the Senate including R E Reynolds for Internal Revenue Kansas and J B Abbott Cedar Falls Postmaster Iowa Alongside this an agreed Virginia admission plan follows Missouri Compromise precedent proposing amnesty after ratification and removal of disfranchisement clauses The Fifth Circuit vacancy filled by Judge Sawyer with continued Sixth Circuit duties Also denial of any Treasury secret term negotiations cited official.
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Wase
Ngton
Senate
R. E. Reynolds
Internal Revenue
Kansas
T. J. Steinberg
J. B. Abbott
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Virginia
Judiciary Committee
House
Oregon
Kanas
Nebraska
Grant
Schofield
Congress
Supreme Court
Fifth Circuit
Wayne
Sawyer
Sixth Circuit
Treasury
Treaty Signed for Alabama Claims Settlement
London January 15 The United States and Great Britain signed the treaty to settle the Alabama claims on the original protocol. Paris reports condemn the Gladstone letter as humiliating to England and stirring anti Premier sentiment at home. Eastern Question conference meets again to day. Greece may reject Turkish ultimatum demands and war seems likely. Athens reports King George plans retirement to Naples amid turmoil. Madrid reports constitutional Cortes elections open with minor disturbances. Provisional Government cites conspiracy arrests of Generals Peñazola Galonge and Momet Gassel. London January 15 All Great Powers except Russia press Greece to withdraw objections to the Conference to preserve peace. Busia may follow.
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London
United States
Great Britain
Alabama
Johnson
Earl Clarendon
Patric
Paris
Gladstone
C. Edwards Lester
Ohio
England
America
M. Arangabe
Greece
Athens
George
Nauplia
Maprisd
Constitutional Cortes
Penzenla
Galonge
Momet Gassel
Georgia Gov Bullock's message on Reconstruction in Georgia
In Atlanta on January 15 the Senate and House met and read Gov Bullock's message. He notes a December communication to Congress claiming Reconstruction Laws were not fully executed in Georgia. He praises last session's actions for a careful review of the laws and their enforcement to explain the alleged outcomes. He argues strict adherence to the Reconstruction Acts would have prevented the current overthrow, calling Congress the final arbiter of their execution.
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Atlanta
Senate
House
Bullock
Congress
Georgia
Freight train derails into Delaware River near Hancock
A 14-car Erie freight train derailed last night at Hancock and plunged into the Delaware River. It was unclear how many lives were lost, while the mail train to Philadelphia was delayed seven hours. In Philadelphia a badly burned bed was found among Caldwell's store ruins, likely belonging to one missing clerk.
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Delaware River
Philadelphia
New York
Erie Road
Hancock
Caldwell
Ramsey Renominated for U S Senator in Minnesota
In St Paul Minnesota on January 15 W Ramsey was nominated on the first ballot for U S Senator with 28 votes to 22 for Wilkinson. The nomination was made unanimous. A Harrisburg dispatch reports Gov Geary seriously ill with an eye condition. Washington note says January internal revenue receipts near twelve million and customs receipts near fifteen million.
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Ramsey
New York
Geary
Financial
St. Paul
Minn
W. Ramsey
U. S
Wilkinson
Congressional Committee of Investigation
Washington
Harrisburg
New York Stock and Money Market Summary January 15
Markets show easing stringency with higher demand. Government issues opened quiet then rallied. bonds and stocks ended strong. Major railroad and industrial issues listed with prices. New York live stock prices and receipts noted, cattle and hog markets described as stable with light weights predominant.
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New York
Heiloomip's Extract Breec Remedy Promotes Female Welfare
An old medical venting discusses female health issues from infancy to old age, criticizing strain and ill health. It extols Heimeoip's Extract Breec as a strengthening aid to support nature and relieve numerous female complaints affecting general health and happiness.
Chicago Market Report on Wheat Corn and Provisions
Chicago market notes for January 15 summarize dull trading in FLOBR extras and grain upheavals with prices listed for wheat at Open Board and No 2 spring, corn and oats steady to weak, barley lower, and provisions broadly lower. Mixed hog and pork activity, and regional quotes from St Louis and New Orleans echo the day’s softer trend.
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Chicago
Sic
Nater
Timothy
St. Loui
New York
Western
Red Western
New Orleans
ToLepo
MicWaveErg
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River Statistics
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Ramsay
United States Senate
Minnesota
Northwestern Associated Press
Tremont House
House of Representatives
Jacksonville
Normal University
Soldiers’ Home
Normal
Industrial University
Champaign
Joiiet
Illinois
Herald
Hannibal, Dayton & Eastern
Hamilton, Lacon & Eastern Railroad
Harvey Taylor
Montgomery County
Sangamon County
W. H. Johnson & Co
Springfield
Telegraph
Chatere
Minister Johnson
Europe
CRIME
Missourel Iteres
Janith
Lazanus Meyer
Welling
Broadway
Merchants & Farmers
Logzxz
Betz
Brest
C.H Bett. Cashier
Directoes
H. Browning
Bushnell
C.f1
Ball
Edward J. Parker
Ths
C. H. Bull
Janlédawtf
Saddlery
Saddlery Hardware
Maitland Boop
Fifth and
Hampshire Sts
Storis
Elf
A. Nesdel
MVNE
Wood
Willams
Tillson
Morris
Keyes
Helmes
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Keros
Mociton
Pease
William's
Quincy Mgm
Pease’s
BF. Berriso
G. W. & W. Berrian
Harms
Edward Prinve
Ganlédewite
Jackay
Miss. C. FE. Seryoz
Jersey Street
Delaware
Gov
Paria
Congressional
Judicial
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St Paul R
W.u. Tel
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Mirilr.r
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Medical
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Ture
Hetwacin
Heimeoip's
Ted
Helmeboln’s
Price
H. T.helmbold
Cal Warehouse
Erlmbold
Chicago Market
St. Louis Market
New York Market
New Orleans Market
Cable
Sx Ltd
Toledo
Cincinnati
Crocomarr
Milwaukee Market
St. Louis
Er. Loomn
Bie
Sim
Peynoere
Peg
O'gorLdraorsa Agbaa AO
Dnilniad
JAS. J
Dilly’ Bullaizg
Underwriters Association
Geo. J. Metzger
Charles E. Allen
Maine Street
The
Beat Makers
Louisville
Janis
F.ek.doy
Maive St
Washington Park
Peers of Tobacco
Guides & House
Deckeitean
Geo. Williamson
Commission M Merchant
Hampshire
Dre PeNca
Seon Bad Panak Takai Leavitt Aaj
H. J. Dethers
Milard & Byington
Bampshire St. Bet
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