Seneca era headlines and railroad moves sweep the nation
Sheridan arrives in Washington as the Union Pacific and Central Pacific lines near completion while Gov. Pauwetz orders a June 8 election for a Galena District Congressman. Lopez cedes Paraguay. Iowa reimbursed $229000 for wartime expenditures. nominations for postmaster general and New York customs collector sent to Senate. Illinois and Chicago politics, Tenure of Office Act debate, Irisht Church bill, and railroad corporate structure amendments described.
Indians Routed and Duels Halted Near Wyandott
An Omaha dispatch reports Lieut Young’s force surprised stock thieves, recovered stolen mules and captured ponies after Sioux killed a soldier near Fort Kendall. In Kansas City, Col Williams and Major Wheelegan were stopped from duel near Wyandott by the Sheriff and bound over for peace. confrontation stemmed from harsh notices in rival papers and used double barreled shotguns at 30 paces.
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Tenure of Office Debate in Senate and Related Nominations
Senate Republicans back Judiciary Committee report on Tenure of Office Act with key features including presidential removal power during Senate sessions and suspensions pending Senate vote. Nominations sent to the Senate include Giles A. Smith and Moses H. Grinnell along with several Iowa postmasters and internal revenue collectors. Also notes reimbursement bill for Iowa Civil War expenses and progress on Pacific railroad extensions to Ogden and Lucia.
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Senate Debates Tenure Act and Census Plan
Washington March 24 Senate proceedings feature debate on repealing the Tenure of Office Act with mixed votes and support for a four year suspension, plus adoption of a census bill outlining a two year plan to complete national data collection and determine future representation. House actions include measures on civil service, district courts in Iowa, port of entry at Council Bluffs, and Mississippi Reconstruction governance with a provisional governor mechanism under presidential appointment.
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Central Pacific progress and White Pine gold rush report
San Francisco reports 590 miles of Central Pacific track completed east of Sacramento. White Pine excitement grows despite cold and snows with many new discovers and rapid company Incorporations. Alaska business dull, Indian unrest quiet. Earthquake felt at Chaumargin Island and Northeast Harbor on February 19. Gold diggings found eighty miles from Caribas British Columbia. Government may send exploring party and gunboat to Queen Charlotte Island area. Stevenson residence in Eugene City burned March 18. Mrs. Stevenson and three children perished.
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Sugar Refinery Burns in Franklin Street Fire
New York March 24 Coles Shafter and Cos sugar refinery on Franklin Street burned last night causing 20000 dollars in building losses and a much heavier loss in the sugar stock stored there.
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Revolt at Sing Sing Prison In Buckle Shop
In Sing Sing prison convicts attacked a newly appointed keeper in the buckle shop yesterday evening, beating him severely about the head before restrained by the shop foreman. The incident occurred in Poughkeepsie with authorities noting the disturbance and taking steps to restore order.
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Democratic Citizen Ticket Move ment in St Louis Mayors Nomination
Democratic Central Committee of St Louis urges nonpartisan city officer nominations at the coming municipal election. Ward meetings Saturday night will elect delegates to a Citizen's Convention. In Providence Rhode Island, state party leaders nominated a full ticket for governor and state offices. Chicago orders a June 5 special election for a vacated congressional seat. Indianapolis reports a statewide legislative special election restored Democratic majorities after resignations.
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E. B. Washburne
Indianapolis
Debate On Disestablishment Bill In English Parliament
European coverage reports the House of Commons resuming debate on the Irish Church disestablishment bill. Spencer Walpole opposes, O Donohue for, Gladstone urges new policy for Ireland. The chamber splits as the bill advances to a second reading by a vote around 260 for.
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Motion Passes in House Amid Holiday Adjournment
The government wins by 250 to 118 as applause erupts in the lobby. News of the result spreads to a vast crowd outside joining in wild enthusiasm. The House adjourns at 3:00 a m for the holidays to April 1. Lospen March 24 Halpine Fenian to be freed on future good conduct guarantee.
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Annexation Report Contradicted in Nova Scotia March 24
A report of a Washington delegation for annexation lacks foundation as Freshet and heavy rains ruined property in parts of Nova Scotia after a late snowstorm. Paris March 25 notes Lopez reorganizing his army, while Rio Janeiro reports Lopez collecting forces near Tebiguay river mouth.
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Markets by Telegraph. New York and Chicago notes
The report covers New York stock and money markets with demand strings and currency shipments reaching about 3 million. It notes firm opening and late weakness in government bonds, plus a mixed close in foreign exchanges and a broad round of commodity prices across cotton flour grain and provisions. In Chicago and St Louis markets, grains show quiet to firm activity while pork and lard steer cautious gains and declines.
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New York Medical College for Women Graduates Ten
The sixth annual commencement of the New York Medical College for Women honored ten lady graduates last evening. Notes mention efforts to convene a National Convention to form a Central Emigration Society. Also reports discharge of ship carpenters at Stevens Battery Hoboken amid wage reductions.
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