Inauguration notes and early political moves update
Reports from Washington describe Grant's inauguration as grand and impressive. Congress and the Senate organized, cabinet to be announced upon reconvening. Minnesota moves its capital to Kandiyohi county. Indiana lawmakers resign to block suffrage amendment. Quincey police bill debates loom. Blaine elected speaker after Georgia Louisiana disruption. Jameson issues a farewell addressing Washington’s example amid impeachment records.
Telegraphic feat links San Francisco to Cambridge coast to coast
A group of scientists achieved a remarkable telegraphic test spanning seven thousand miles from San Francisco to Cambridge Mass. Signals traveled east through multiple Western Union offices in Virginia Nevada Salt Lake Cheyenne Omaha Chicago Buffalo and back to San Francisco in under a second. The report also notes ill health of Geo D Prentice and James Guthrie in Louisville and a sharp remark about E A Pollard from Frankfort papers, with a nudge toward Pollard testifying about A H H.
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Democratic Coup D Etat in Indiana Causing Quorum Break
A Indianapolis Journal dispatch reports fifty nine Democratic lawmakers offered resignations to break quorum and block the constitutional amendment. Republicans caucused but could not proceed. A two senator three representative committee will address the state. Governor Baker issues writs for special elections and plans a special session in April.
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Grant Takes Oath of Office Amid Ceremonies
Telegraph report describes General Grant taking the presidential oath administered by Chief Justice Chase with address by Vice President Colfax. Bismarck sends congratulatory dispatch while the Forty-First Congress convenes. Blane elected speaker amid excitement and Democratic members resign in Indiana. West Virginia and Illinois proceed on constitutional matters.
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Springfield Senate Debates Penitentiary Bill Amid Amendments
Springfield reports show Senate debates over Joliet Penitentiary funding with 300000 dollar main appropriation, 50000 for old debts and 5000 interest. House OK'd State Secretary field for Chatterton paper contract and referred fraud bill. Several measures moved to third reading and engrossment, including railroad and public works bills, adjournments and special orders for tomorrow.
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Policemen Indicted Over Assault on Judge Tyler in Chicago
Grand Jury in Recorder's Court returns bills against five policemen linked to the January death of Judge Tyler from alleged injuries in Police Court. G. W. Chandler, a noted actor, recently wed to Miss Cheers Telfin, was arrested yesterday for bigamy at a former wife’s residence and taken to New York.
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Inauguration Day of Grant and Colfax in Washington
Washington reports detail the inaugural events for President Grant and Vice President Colfax. Troops and crowds line the route as Colfax takes the oath, Chase administers the oath to Grant, and the ceremony unfolds with foreign ministers, diplomats, and a full Capitol procession. The Senate and House conduct opening business, Blaine elected Speaker amid turmoil, and Grant and family attend the White House reception later.
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Swearing In of House Members After Oath Objections
The death was administered by Mr. Washburne as the ceremony of swearing in began. Members filed, took the oath with uplifted hands, and some objections were raised to Hamill Winchester Rice Rogers and others. Rogers was sworn after a resolution on objections was laid on the table and the House adjourned at 5:30 PM.
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Minnesota Capital Move Senate Bill Passes to Governor
Demovral reports and mixed action on capital relocation in Kandiyohi. governor attention awaited as the bill awaits approval. West Virginia ratifies constitutional amendment in the House and Senate by votes reported. Chicago reports fraught mood over proposed suffrage amendment in Indianapolis with caucus threats to resign to block ratification. Richmond notes Gen. Stoneman orders warnings to quell Ku Klux outrages with soldiers poised to move into infected regions. Boston library disruption referenced in brief.
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Markets by Telegraph Chicago Market and St Louis and New York notices
Market reports from Chicago St Louis New York and other cities note wheat and corn prices and grain dullness. Provisions vary with pork and lard quiet or firm listed alongside live stock prices for cattle hogs and cattle trades. Local notices reference Adams County court actions and industrial notes.
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