Senate Passes Census Bill Amid Broad Congressional Activity
In the Forty-Sixth Congress the census act of 1879 was amended and passed by the Senate, calling for a June 1, 1880 enumeration, free mail transportation for census material, a two-week city enumeration in larger municipalities, and an appropriation of up to 350,000 dollars for enumeration expenses. The session covered related fiscal and legislative items, including banking, land, and military measures, with concurrent actions in the House and Senate and regional party conventions noted.
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Senate
Pendleton
House
United States Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Norristown Herald
Owen Meredith
Philadelphia
Detroit
Detroit Free Press
Portland
Oregon
Wom Wom
Second Street
Theorthern Pacific Railroad
Ainsworth
Senate rejects Morton nomination for California collector post
United States Senate in executive session on the 6th rejected by a 42 10 vote the nomination of John M Morton as Collector of Internal Revenue for the First District of California The War Secretary reported militia strength totaling 145 general officers 1605 field and staff officers 619 company officers and 117087 others plus 6516758 unorganized men available for duty The Reno court martial sentence of dismissal was approved and President consideration followed regarding Reno resigning A note from General Aberman denies any civil or military slander action by General Boynton
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Columbia
D. C
New Orleans
J. N. Gallaher
Louisiana
Nashville
South
Indianapolis
General Adams
Los Pinos
Jack
Sowerwick
Grand River
White River
Iowa House of Representatives
South Charleston
Ohio
Cincinnati Gazette
John Campbell
Adams
Douglass
Shawano
Washington
Schurz
Ouray
National Bank
Knoxville
Ill
Runkle
Knox County
Supreme Court of
Ilinois
United States
Inois
Mr. Moody
S J. Louis
New Castle
Delaware
Detroit
Hawsey
Tudioigg
Wisconsin
Madison
United States Senate
John M. Morton
Internal Revenue
California
Secretary of War
Congress
Reno
Associated Press
W. T. A Berman
H. V. Boynton
Appellate Court Rules on Unplanted Crops Tax Status
Jupox McAlister of the Appellate Court in Chicago has issued decisions stating that crops not yet planted are not subject to taxation or assessment. The rulings clarify the tax treatment of prospective harvests and distinguish between planted and unplanted land in assessment procedures.
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Jupox McAlister
Chicago
Opening of British Parliament Refs Africa War Afghanistan Ireland Famine
The king read a speech from the throne noting the late African war the ongoing Afghan conflict and an approaching Irish famine. Berliner Zeitung in Berlin has been suppressed for a sharp government attack. Dublin reports tenants in Athy beat back process servers, some shots fired, police retreating.
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Africa
Afghanistan
Ireland
Berliner Zeitung
Dublin
Atheny
Famine policy clash andPorter aid dominate British and US sessions
In the British House of Commons an amendment condemning Government neglect of famine Ireland was defeated 216 to 6. A US Senate minority report on Fitz John Porter urged a new court martial trial. UK and US actions include aid bills, land league praise, and a Berlin exhibition grant, with various ministerial notes and local incidents reported.
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Dunstable
Liverpool
Whitley
Berlin
Roberts
Afghanistan
Cabul
Great Council
Canton
Appengel
Switzerland
Lahore
India
Jellalabad
Mahomed Jans
Maid
RD Salisbury
St. Petersburg
Russia
Pans
United States House of Representatives
Parnell and Dillon
Candahar
Herat
Theater Royal
Dublin
Ireland
London
Drury Lane
Calcutta
Looshki Alim
Mohamed Jans
Madrid
Gonzales
Constantinople
Parnell
Mansion House Fund
Washington
Thomas Garvey
House of Commons
Galway
Irish National Land League
United States Congress
United States Senate
Burnside
Committee On
Fitz John Porter
Porter
House
United States
Hot Springs
Secretary of War
Montreal
Canada
Wisconsin
Hancock
W. Va
F. D. Mouton
Canine and Human Intelligence
Mr Ramachneider boasts of his dog Bismark’s intelligence as he hides a hat in a fence corner and sends the hound to recover it. Au ga Fifemacher witnesses the feat, noting the dog’s quick obedience and apparent understanding of the master’s directions.
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Ernst Ramschneider
Mr. Ramschneider
Mr. Ramachneider
Auga Fifemacher
J. Ramachneider
Bismark
Bits From The Nation A miscellany of notable facts
A compilation of short notes including George W. Childs owning many clocks, General Green Clay Smith taking a military institute post, Vice-President Wheeler aiding Malone Presbyterians with a $1000 gift, and Senatorial figures. Also mentions Alexander H. Stephens improving mobility, US presidents with middle names, the Kentucky librarian widow, Parnell in Lyon shoe shops, Hayden misnamed in trials, Speaker Randall's modest Washington home, Will L. Marple's divorce issue, and the long career of Rev. S Parmelee at age ninety nine with historic addresses and preaching for over six decades.
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George W. Childs
Green Clay Smith
Kentucky
Wheeler
Presbyterian Church
Malone
N. Y
Alexander H. Stephens
United States
Adams
Harrison
Polk
Grant
Hayes
Cook
Hickman
Parnell
Lyon
Mass
Hayden
New Haven
Mary Stannard
Hiram Herbert Hayden
Herbert H. Hayden
Speaker Randall
Washington
Capitol
Mr. Randall
S. Parmelee
D. D
Ashbel Parmelee
Dr. Hamilton
Oswego
Chittenden County
Ide
West Medbury
Brown University
Pittsford
Burglar Fight In Boston Ends With Screens and Hatchet
In Boston early morning Mr. Nicholas Halberg of Johnson and Halberg woke to intruders in his bedroom. He and Mrs. Halberg fought three thieves on the sidewalk and inside, with Mrs Halberg locking one thief in the room. The couple, in night clothes, dragged by attackers, recovered a stolen gold watch and rings after the assailants fled. A wounded man later confessed to the raid.
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Boston
Nicholas Halberg
Johnson & Halberg
Mr. Halberg
Rs. Halberg
Removal of Commissioner Hayt Approved by Board
The Investigating Committee reports the removal of Commissioner Hayt from Indian Affairs after a two part inquiry. It cites delayed action on affidavits, mining ties involving Inspector Hammond, and alleged use of Hayt’s son in a mine sale. The Board adopts a resolution approving Interior Secretary Schurz's removal of Hayt.
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Tuk
Massachusetts
Worcester
Davis
Maine
Garcelon
Adoolphe
Bombe
Navy
Phildelphia
Dave
Board of Indian Commissioners
New York
the Sun
Hayt
Secretary of the Interior
Indian Affairs
Dolly Hartman
le Moyne
Washington
Dolly
Dolly Hartivats
Dr. le Moyne
Corwin Center
Bradford
Brooklyn
Mth
Ireland
Chicago Tribune
Schurz
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Byeneral Clinton B. Fisk
A. C. Barstow
Indian Bureau
Hart
Roper
Pappages
Indian Office
Inspector Hammond
Hammond
Arizona
J. Biggs
Department of Justice
Interior Department
Edward Knapp
Knapp
Hogencamp
Mr. Hogencamp
Edward Knapp Hayt
General Hammond
Indian Service
Albert K. Smithey
William Stickney
Office
A.C. Barstow
Lone
Ayt
Artificial Diamonds and the Trick of Sandwiched Gems
The article warns the public about artificial gems crafted in Paris Brussels and London. It explains that while strass pastes fool few, sham rubies emeralds and sapphires can fool casual observers, with triplets as the pinnacle effort where outer rock crystal frames a colored center.
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Paris
Brussels
Soho
London
Strass
Cassius
Ispidary
Incidents And Accidents Parade In A Patchwork Of Tales
A compilation of curious and grim episodes from various places. A Philadelphia woman dies after heart pains while seated in a new dress. A twin in Alabama dies in a wrestling match. A Boston clergyman’s marriage fee ends in a counterfeit bill tale. A North Carolina dispute leads to a fatal blow over a horse and buggy. A Navy secretary quips a sea posting to discipline a resentful officer. A California hunter wounds two women, mistaking them for wildcats. A prank involving plaster figurines amuses a boy while planning mischief.
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Evererenyi Als
Boston
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Washburn
John Owen
Virginia
Conger
Goode
Wood
Kellogg
Spofford
Lagan
Committee On Military Affairs
Wallace
Court of Commissioners of Alabama
Kelley
Banda
Ward
Secretary of the Navy
Spear
Young
Kitchin
Barker
Buckner
White
Kansas
Cesar
Boston Post
N. Y. Herald
Ogdensburg
Connecticut
Central Pacific Railroad
Sierra
Texas
Sour Lake
Japan
Wom and Seath
Canine and Human Intelligence
Esssays
Tertrary Straits
McTear
Wohler and Deville
London Daily New
Granthams Township
N. C
Haywood
Wright Rainer
Thompson
Dr. Wales
Telegraph Road
Gross
Mocoult
Tom
Dicky
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