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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1878
Page
1
Senate and House actions span electoral reform on presidential vote counting, DC government, and army spending. Adjournments follow votes on legal tender limits and district governance while diplomats discuss China-US emigration and fisheries commissions.
The amendment transferring Indian affairs from the Interior to the War Department passed 113 to 107. The Potter Investigating Committee in Washington adjourned to the 20th with no formal scope agreed. Lieut. Hoxie married Winnie Ream in D C with General Sherman officiating. Customs and internal revenue receipts for 1817 exceeded 1876 by 7 940 14. Subscriptions to 4 percent bonds on the 25th last month totaled 401 500. The House Naval Affairs Committee slated to report Harris favorably.
The Pennsylvania Legislature adjourned sine die on the fourth. A. J. Herr was elected President pro tem of the Senate. The state militia is being readied for potential labor troubles in Pittsburgh and the mining regions. Several political and social items follow, including hotel changes and notable meetings in Boston and New York.
The Board of Trade urges Congress to raise the army to 100000. Alex H Stephens seeks reelection. Graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Jefferson Barracks near St Louis were decorated on the 26th with about 12000 in attendance. Baseball results show Milwaukee 10 Indianapolis 7 and Cincinnati 10 Chicago 8 among others. Bishop McCoskry’s sudden move to New York surprises all as resignation talks resume with a House of Bishops meeting planned for August 15.
Multiple brief reports cover Jack Hughes's conviction for counterfeiting in Chicago and a pending sentence, a fatal scaffolding fall in Peoria, and Cincinnati trading reductions. Other items note the North American Turnerbund convention in Cleveland with Emil Walker elected president, a New Orleans civil criminal clash over Auguste, rail line lightning damage at Peru, a train robbery near Percy Station, lodge elections in Minneapolis, and various church missions leadership changes.
The Senate reports a bill by Mr. Edmunds on electoral votes for President and Vice President. It requires concurrent consideration by both houses to reject a state’s electoral votes when only one return is received and governs counting when multiple returns exist. Also notes conventions and nominations in several states with dates and delegates.
Telegrams from St Petersburg and Vienna on the 30th caution about a crisis from a war party in Constantinople while a dispatch claims peace. The Cimbria sits off Maine and is expected back to Hamburg, seen as a peaceful birth. Count Andrassy told the Hungarian delegation Russian replies to Austrian San Stefano objections remain divergent.
The Potter committee met to decide the range of its inquiry with Democrats favoring Florida and Louisiana focus and Republicans wanting Oregon included. It discussed forming sub committees and noted some members, including Gen Butler, may avoid southern travel due to summer heat. Witnesses like Secretary Sherman could be examined in Washington, with sub committees testi— mony in Florida and Louisiana.
A telegraphic dispatch from May 24 describes a widespread tornado outbreak across Wisconsin and Iowa. It details barn, house, and brewery destruction near Mineral Point and Primrose with multiple fatalities and extensive property loss, plus broader reports from Mount Vernon Paoli and Oregon.
An evening Globe extra reports England and Russia have an understanding to be ratified at a Congress. Bulgaria split into two provinces with a Christian governor. Turkish troops to leave Bulgaria. Bessarabia retrocession and Batoum annexation not opposed. Danube arrangements to be discussed. Russian frontier limits and debts to be debated. Dardanelles and Bosphorus to stay open. Thessaly Epirus and other Greek provinces to be reorganized. Bayazid ceded to Turkey Katpur to Persia.
A foggy February voyage of the schooner Carrie KE Long from Buenos Ayres to New York spots a tiny bamboo raft 200 miles off the Brazilian coast. A half naked black man crouches on a box, paddle in hand, pleading for aid as only a shirt and a kerosene can mark his fragile platform. The crew, startled by the sight, wonders if a ship is near.
A fragmentary column from Dansville hints at playful phrases and names from 19th century daily life. References include St. Paul leper, Mrs Brigham Young, Donna Cameron, and a pastry cook marriage query, wrapped in a satirical, free association style.
The State Auditor issued a 320000 draft for Public Works lessees while payment awaits legislative appropriation or revenue cashage. Oil inspection fines may apply. Deputy Inspector Albert Middle appointed. Five Common Pleas districts mapped with detailed county groupings.
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