Washington Gala on Easter Monday as Impeachment Trial Ends
News from Washington on Easter Monday describes crowds at the Capitol, gallery scenes in the Senate, and a packed chamber with High Court members and Belknap’s counsel. The trial’s developments mix with political debate on party nominees, Grant’s administration, and calls for a Western candidate.
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High Court
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Belknap
Carpenter
Lovineifle Courter Journal
Democratic Party
Republicsae
Adida Ist
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Bayard
Walker
Tilden
Pratt
Don
Grant
Babcock
Shephard
White House
Fred Grant
Corbin
Secret Fund Allegedly Paid for 1871 75 Elections Exposed
Testimony before the Department of Justice committee reveals a covert fund used to influence New York elections. Attorney General Williams and ex-attorney general Grant figures discussed solicitations and payments to John S Davenport through Whitley, totaling over 50 000 dollars. Davenport, acting as public officer, issued receipts while the money moved via official channels. Williams supported Davenport’s receipts, corroborating the payments and underlying corrupt scheme.
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Congress
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Secret Service
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Daven
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Banfield
Willama
Meades
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Willian
William
Pierrepont
Messrs. Ackerman
Britte Low Lark
Washington
Committee On the Department of Justice
Geo. H. Liams
Aml
Shields
John S. Davenport
Wilys
Greeley
Harrison Attaway for Railroad Commissioner Meralit
A letter endorses Harrison Attaway of Laeleda County as the best candidate for Railroad Commissioner Frtogtuc Meralit. It praises his integrity, Democratic principles, education, and public service, noting strong cross county support from Osage to Arkansas and the Jefferson City Tribune endorsement of his qualifications.
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Harrison Attaway
Laeleda County
Phelps
Jefferson City Tribune
Mr. Attaway
Athiway
Osage
Arkansas
Silver coin for fractional currency authorized by treasury circular
Treasury Secretary Bristow issues instructions to redeem fractional currency for silver coins in 5, 10, 20, 25 and 50 cent denominations. Authorized officers may exchange up to 100 dollars per request, with silver issued in lieu of cash. Redemption routes include Boston New York St Louis Charleston and others with designated depositories and transfer procedures. Signed B H Barstow Secretary.
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Washington, D. C
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Treasury Department
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Boston
New Yor
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Charleston
D. C
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Ana Francisco
Baltimore
Buffalo
Pittsburg
B. H. Barstow
Sec'y
The Blaine and Union Pacific Rail Story Explored
Citizens hear a long account alleging Blaine profited from bonds in the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad matter linked to the Union Pacific dispute. The report cites bond transfers to Thomas A Scott and a $64,000 loan, with critics pressing for investigation while Blaine denies any improper dealings.
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Mississippi River
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Little Rock and Purl Smith Railroad Company
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Sane
Senate
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Fett
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Fort Smith
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von Ring
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Iis
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Uniterdl States Circuit
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Union Pacific Railroad Company
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Union Railroad Company
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Iene Hinds Bliss & Co
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Union Pacific
Oliver Ames
Alwout Blaine
Merton, Flies & Co
E.W. Retlin
President Grant vetoes bill to cut executve salary to twenty five thousand
President Grant returns Senate Bill No. 72 with objections, stating the proposed salary of the President at 25 000 is insufficient for the duties and dignity of the office. He argues the current compensation aligns with cost of living and honors public service, urging the Senate to reject the measure.
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Phelps Gubernatorial Bid Gains Steam in Missouri
The Missouri campaign scene centers on John S. Phelps as his nomination chances improve daily. Hardin, the incumbent, is quoted favorably by some papers, while Phelps gains from Kuritin’s withdrawal and Waldo Johnson’s refusal. Confederate veterans urge support, praising Phelps for civil rights advocacy postwar. Job S. Phelps also active, with Greene county support noted.
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Fstoction Journal
John S. Phelps
Cie Hardin
Hapdin
Phelps Willet
St. Louis
Hardin
Utd
Phelps
Kuritin
Waldo I* Johnson
Teyne
Missouri
Col
John &. Phelps
Tim
Gav. Hanlin
Shis
Job
Phelpa
John
Poe
Stron
Joby
Greene County
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