SICKLES Named Minister to Mexico and Political Moves
Gen Sickles designated minister to Mexico while Arkansas Senate passes a suffrage amendment ratification resolution by 15 to 3. Georgia Democrats split on the constitution amendment as well. Delano backs stable Revenue Department. Morris named Government Commissioner of Union Pacific. Nashville citizens laud Grant’s inaugural address. ex Rep Foote cited in resolutions. Reports also touch on Gen Sheridan positioning and past Treasury Secretary James Campbell Pearce era. Local chatter questions Biss successor and other party alignments.
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Arkansas Senate
Nashville
Grant
Ileiry 3. Foote
Cuba News From Havana And Neuvitas
March reports from Havana discuss abolition of slavery, indemnity for freed slaves, and potential military reorganization. An Armstrong ironclad sighting is noted with Spanish squadrons sent to pursue. Troops in Neuvitas district accused of outrages on local plantations. curbs on movement for colonists and Americans noted.
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Wweitimedon
Marehiog
Varadhs
Prinidad
Mdis
Phurtien
Suniatie
Havana
Duarro
Cmd Hari
Mom Ma Ua
Prisver
Wadres
Speyer
Tieipamis
Addevadd
Pith
Insurt Reiders
Mayaral
Santiago
Ald
Yucatan
Adviers
Neuvitas
Green Bey
Comitn
Fiestate
Aed
Murder and sexual violence terrorize Indiana and Georgia
In Bartholomew county Indiana a group abducted a man from his home and outraged his wife, then attacked Ballon and his wife, who was pregnant. The first woman died soon after and Ballon's wife miscarried. A school teacher named Schooler led the gang. Separately in Georgia a mob dragged Dr G W Dorden from Warrenton jail and killed him after shooting him nearby.
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Indiana
Georgia
CuicaGe
Taylorville
Bartholomew County
Ind
Ana
Ballon
Quaker Head of Indian Bureau and Pacific Railroad Posts
A report covers proposals to install a Quaker to head the Indian Bureau and appoint Pacific Railroad Commissioners amid political clashes. It notes generational shifts, Senate actions, and appointments, including Morris replacing Blair and other figures named in Washington. It also mentions a colored candidate in New Orleans seeking an Internal Revenue post and broader congressional prospects.
Proclamation Orders Surrender of Klan Members in Robeson County NC
North Carolina officials issue a proclamation directing six Ku Klux Klan members to surrender to Robeson county Sheriff or any lawful officer. Citizens may capture and deliver them. if resisted after warning, they may be slain without legal consequence. The report covers related 15th amendment actions and Grant endorsement discussions in multiple cities.
Speculation on Treasury Policy Moves Draw Wall Street Comment
The Evening Express reports ongoing debate over Treasury policy and currency balance. Heavy short selling of gold and stocks suggests market bets on early gold sales to boost currency, with banks wary of redeeming three percent certificates and triggering disruption. The Treasury's Sub Treasury transfers to paymasters and the pension fund reduce principal, while tax receipts will soon bolster currency. bank notes show a small circulation rise despite a large specie decline tied to customs and export demand.
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Treasury
New York
Evening Express
Wall Street
Gould
Louis
Fenian Meeting in Buffalo and Ireland News
In Buffalo a Fenian Brotherhood demonstration drew a crowded St. James Hall as Gen. ONeill spoke fervently. Meanwhile Gen. Gordon, ex Chief of Staff to Gen. Beauregard, rumored missing and seen in Cuba with insurgents, with reports he is aligned with President Grant. Buffalo talks bridge toll: Grand Trunk RR offers $50,000 yearly to use the proposed international bridge.
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Hebei
Niagara Bridge
Buffalo
St. James Hall
R.A
O'Neil
New York
Gordon
Buffago
Brydges
Grand Trunk Railroad of Canada
Grand Trunk Railroad
Obituary notices from diverse cities recount deaths of notable figures
In Baltimore on March 13 Judge W. B. S. Monre a former Maine senator died in Lynchburg Virginia his remains to be returned for burial. In Louisville James Guthrie once Kentucky senator died at his home in this city at noon the queen will take place on Monday the 15th. In New York Lydia Beecher mother of Henry Ward Beecher died at Brooklyn this morning aged 80 years.
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Juodse Yoore
W. B .S. Monre
Maine
Lynchburg
Louisvelle
James Guthrie
United States
Kentucky
New York
Lydia Beecher
Henry Ward Beecher
Brooklyn
Sheridan approves Longstreet appointment and division reassignment
Sheridan approves Longstreet as New Orleans collector and Sickles as Mexico minister. Sheridan to command a military division with headquarters at St Louis, not New Orleans. Sentencing in the Sawyer case revoked. Clif ford rumored as New York collector. Exodus of French Canadians to the United States continues. Dominion seeks to retain troops in Canada. Ottawa moves to authorize a Detroit River tunneling company.
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Gien
Sacridan
New Orleans
Gomadoof
Fie Woot
St. Touis
Sheridan
Longstreet
Sidkles
Mexico
CuicaGco
Tribune
Weshburne
France
Sickles
Butterfield
Times
St. Louis
WasuvincTon
T. Sawyer
Navy
United States
Secretary of the Navy
James D. Clifford
New York
Detroit Hiver
Montreal
Anglo American Mail Contracts Debate In Commons
In London on March 13 the House of Commons debated a motion by Mr Seeley for a committee on mail contracts with the United States. Postmaster General the Marquis of Hastings said the contract was completed by the late government and breaking it would be a breach of faith. The present service was praised as satisfactory. Mr Lowe opposed, Mr Hunt supported the contract. The division favored a committee 115 to 86.
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London
House of Commons
Seeley
United States
Marquis of Hastings
Wwe
Lowe
Hunt
Wreck Found At Sea With Two Dead Bodies Aboard
An arrival in Savannah reports a sea wreck found with two men dead on board. The incident is described as a maritime discovery and details remain limited.
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Savannah
MAREBETS BY TELEGRAPH March 13 Market Summary
New York and Chicago markets show dull and unsettled trading across grains and meats. Wheat and corn drift lower with quiet buy orders. flour and pork markets steady to soft. cattle and hogs largely unchanged amid thin activity. notes of dull trading in Milwaukee and Toledo districts. The report records prices for wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley, flour, pork, lard, beef, and cotton, with a mix of city and regional quotations.
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Chicago
Lou
St. Louis
Sr. Louis
Lewer
Iowa
Dal
Archnangad
Yue
Duilard Towar Chu
Wisconsin
Latest News Summary from Sunday Dispatches
Sunday dispatches report Commissioner Delano's removals policy and a Woman's Rights Association meeting in St. Louis. Agriculture department report released. Spain conscription faced resistance amid wrecks on Harvest Queen and John Bright. From Cuba: Mayori rebel headquarters captured.
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of Woman's Rights Association
St. Louis
Denial of Madrid Minister Charges and Possible Appointments
A New York dispatch reports officials dispute claims that the U S minister at Madrid opposes the Spanish republican movement. Washington notes ongoing chatter over Grant administration appointments with Gen Dent, James O Budge, Wm A Darling, and Frank M Pixley named for Senate consideration.
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Washington
United States
Madrid
New York
Spain
Hale
Aerald
Grant
Senate
Gen. Dent
Gan. Miller
San Francisco
James O. Budge
Wm. A. Darling
Frank M. Pixley
California
Fires and wrecks sweep through multiple cities
Springfield reports the Curier shop of Wm Claflin & Co at North Becket burned, loss $10,000, Gov. Claflin among partners. Chicago suffers a Lake Street blaze with $3,000 damage to a building and $10,000 in goods. two fires, one in a millinery/dress store, another in a separate block, cause extensive damage. A railway accident near Cincinnati involves a Toledo train with minor injuries to several staff. one fireman dislocates a collar bone. Reports also note a maritime disaster near Natka Sound with incorrect details, and Indian hostilities in Arizona with several killed and many captured.
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Townsend
South Ai
Natka Sound
Victoria
Lake Street
Insuramere
Mason
Uuu
Sleckle
Cincinnati
Toledo
Ed. Collins
Thos
Agricultural report shows mixed livestock trends by state
The February Agricultural Department report notes slight rises in horses in the South and West, with higher prices across regions. Cattle declines occur in several states while Texas and Illinois report price increases. Sheep herds shrink generally, swine herds rise in parts of the Ohio Valley, and prices surge 25 to 60 percent in many areas.
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Department of Agriculture
Atlantic
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Pacific Coast
New Jersey
Maryland
North Carolin
Florida
Texas
Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Hilmois
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Pacific States
Ohio Valley
Woman Suffrage meeting boosts state drive for support
The Woman Suffrage Association of this city reports a strong meeting with good attendance. Funds will be raised to send speakers across the state to rally public support and push petitions for a constitutional amendment removing the word male. Bill Ryall, noted English prize fighter, dies of typhoid fever in Cincinnati. The new Board of Trade for manufacturers opens with 73 firms and 27 individuals joining. United States Express and Erie Railroad contracts take effect, with the Great Western Dispatch handling freight.
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Woman Suffrage Association
Cincinnati
Bill Ryall
Board of Trade For Manufacturers
United States Express Company
Erie Railroad
Great Western Dispatch
U. S. Express Co
Blind preacher Milburn under eye operation in Berlin
New York March 14 Rev William K Milburn the noted American blind preacher has undergone an eye operation in Berlin and remains weakened but shows progress toward a second operation expected to succeed President Grant and his family attended the pew reserved for them at the new Metropolitan church in Washington where he is a trustee Gen Ames will command the Fourth Military District and will retain the provisional Governorship of Mississippi in Congress acts in the matter
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William B. Hoffman
Quimcy
Adams
United States Court Room
Springfield
H. Asbury
Eaid Court
Quincy
P. Bowen
C.D. Darvar
Springfeld
A. D
New York
Wmn. K. Milburn
Berlin
Washtington
Grant
New Metropolitan Church
Ames
Fourth Military District
Mississippi
Congress
Delano policy on removals in New York police
The Times reports that Internal Revenue Commissioner Delano has not adopted a rule to remove loyal officers. A strict examination will target only those with records showing infidelity or inefficiency. John Young, Chief of Detective Police, plans to resign after a board demanded he surrender all outside professional fees since January 1.
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New York
the Times
Internal Revenue
Delano
John Young
Board of Police Commissioners
Spain to raise troops amid conscription resistance marches
In the Constituent Cortes Sagasta sought power to raise 25 000 recruits, with the majority approving but resolutions opposing future conscriptions. A demonstration against conscription occurred in the city. An insurrectionary attempt was reported at Alusia with few details. In Cincinnati a sailor, William Graham, jailed on murder charges on the John Bright. bail set at 4009. In Spain, a battle near Mavori reportedly saw 500 regulars with artillery seize the fortifications and town from 2,000 insurgents. rebel account unavailable.
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Mapnib
Sagasta
Cortes
Alusia
Dfavana
Mavori
Mayori
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