Nashville Ice and Freight Surge Prompt Major River Concerns
Special dispatch from Nashville reports heavy Cumberland River ice suspending navigation, deep mountain snow, and fears of floods when warmer weather arrives. Maury County citizen Dr G W Friese dies at 79 from heart disease. Freight trains move large loads south daily via Evansville Henderson Nashville and Louisville Nashville lines, with detailed car counts and routes. A young man, H H Hill, was killed attempting to board a northbound freight near Sheppardsville. 65 Pullman Palace cars costing 20000 each to be added to the Louisville Nashville line. Washington informs that half cent cigar stamp proposal from Supervisor Creary draws favorable consideration for a bill to curb fraud.
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Evening Star
Nashville
Cumberland River
Cumberland
G. W. Friese
Maury County
Henderson
Evansville, Henderson & Nashville
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Louisville & Nashville
Nashville and Chattanooga
H. H. Hill
Louisville & Nashvile
Sheppardsville
Creary
Washington
Congress
Outrage letter targets Arkansas senator and rail crash near Yorkville
A Chicago correspondent relays a letter blaming Senator Powell Clayton for racial outrages in Arkansas with accusations of corruption and office appointments. The dispatch also notes a Yorkville Alabama collision killing three and wounding seven, damaging locomotives and tearing the tender through the express car.
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Mempaie
O. E. Moore
Chicago
Lake Village
Chicot County
Arkansas
Joseph Medill
Clayton
Po Powell Clayton
Washington
Holden
Jim Liason
State Senate
Eee
Grant
Yorkville
Alabama
Reynold Hawkins
Expurses
Wm. @iardy
Froman
Washington Notes on Nominations and Tariff Debates
The President withdrew Willard Warner as Collector of the Port of Mobile and planned to restore William Miller. Committees weigh Canadian lumber and rice duty cuts with Southern planter opposition. Zinc duty opposed. Cuban question in Senate Foreign Affairs unsettled.
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Washington
Willard Warner
Mobile
Wm. Miller
Warner
Miller
Committee On Ways and Means
Committee On Appropriations
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Senate Committee On Foreign Affairs
New York City Implements Audit Bill and Pledges Rapid Pay
City officials rejoice as the Legislature's Audit Bill becomes law after the governor signs it. The Board of Audit will meet to initiate salary payments, aiming to clear several months of back pay by mid next week. Also noted: the U S Grant revenue cutter to patrol winter routes, a fire at the Twenty second Regiment armory causes substantial losses, and dignitaries mourn General William Thomson. The Williamsburg jury rules Watson died from a pistol shot by Mrs Fanny Hyde amid contested verdicts.
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New York
Board of Audit
Green
Stebbins and
van Nort
Treasury Department
U.S. Grant
Block Island
Little Egg Harbor
Long
Williamsburg
Watson
Fanny Hyde
Missing Prussian Pole County Count Sleuths Murder Case
In Dwight Illinois a Prussian Pole known as Count Parawise has been missing since last Tuesday. His hired man Frederick Shaffer, arrested in Chicago, confessed to killing him in a quarrel claiming self defense after the Count kicked him. Shaffer buried the body under a manure pile near the house and will face murder examination after a prior theft commitment.
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Dwiear
Ill
Parawise
Dwight
Frederick Shaffer
Chicago
Shaffer
Chicago Alderman Montgomery Convicted on Bribery Charge
Alderman Montgomery was found guilty of bribery after a short jury deliberation. He faces sentence on three indictments, with two additional charges pending. Also, John G. Gindele, Cook County clerk, died suddenly at his Lake View residence and served eight years on the board of public works as a lake tunnel originator and canal commissioner.
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Chicago
Montgomery
John G. Gindele
Cook County
Lake View
Board of Public Works
French Opposition to Ending England France Commercial Treaty
The Duc d Aumale vows to oppose terminating the Commercial Treaty with England. General Cissey receives a parliamentary deputation urging lifting the siege in Paris. he declines to concede. The French government imposes quay dues of one franc per ton on all vessels in French harbors.
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Paris
Duc d’Aumale
England
France
Cissey
Political disturbance reported in Barcelona today
Maprio dated January 30 notes a slight political disturbance in the town of Barcelona with limited details available about participants or outcome.
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Maprio
Barcelona
Cabinet Discusses American Claims in Arbitration Threat
London January 30 The English Cabinet confirmed renewed focus on American claims. It is rumored the cabinet will submit the issue to arbitrators with no leeway for indirect claims, while Britain reserves right to withdraw if the court issues an adverse ruling.
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Lonon
Great Britain
Congressional action dominates Washington Post session
House eyed a flood of appropriation bills including 50 000 for Japanese embassy expenses 350 000 for St Louis custom house and post office and 800 000 previously allotted total not to exceed 2 000 000. Discussions covered amnesty tariffs rail bridges and Indian appropriations as Senate amendments were approved and the session adjourned.
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Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Eldridge
Merrick
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
Supreme Court of the United States
House
Farnsworth
Senate
Connor
Texas
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Tonquire
Col. Williams
Philadelphia
Sargent
Committee On Appropriations
Beck
Indian Peace Commission
Niblack
Garfield
Washington Territory
Messrs
Hazelton
Committee On Elections
Bolles
Four frame buildings destroyed in Scranton fire
A January 30 Scranton blaze on Pennsylvania Avenue destroyed four small frame structures housing a confectionery, beer saloon, millinery, meat market and grocery. No injuries. the post office suffered roof damage but mail and property were saved and moved to Wyoming Avenue. Total loss estimated at 50 000 with about half insured.
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Scranton
Pennsylvania Avenue
Wyoming Avenue
Mississippi Legislature backs narrow gauge railroad subsidy
The Lower House of the Mississippi Legislature passed an amendment to the Railroad Subsidy Bill allowing companies with roads twenty five miles long to use narrow gauge construction. Previously narrow gauge roads were ineligible for subsidies. A resolution was adopted prohibiting drunkenness among members. The weather in Northern Mississippi has been extremely cold for a week.
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Memphis
Mississippi
Gray wins Fourth Senatorial seat in Philadelphia election
Philadelphia January 30 Gray a regular Republican won the Fourth Senatorial District election by a small majority. Col McClure the Reform candidate will contest the seat. Reform men are jubilant over the large vote for their tickets.
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Philadelphia
Gray
Col. McClure
Reform
New Jersey House Creates Committee Over Rail Lease
New Jersey House votes to appoint a five member committee to inquire into the alleged corruption in the lease of the United Railroads in New Jersey to the Pennsylvania Central Railroad Company. The action was taken in Trenton on January 31.
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Trenton
House
United Railroads
New Jersey
Pennsylvania Central Railroad Company
Court actions in Superior and Common Pleas seek judgments
In the Superior Court under Judge Hagans Jones et al versus W M Garrison et al concerns a $1 000 claim with 1871 bankruptcy discharge and alleged omission from liabilities. judgment for Garrison against others. Mary Smith v Henry Levy claims $10 000 for false imprisonment with defendants’ necklace defense. demurrer overruled. Simon & Co v Mary R Harris demurrer to answer sustained. In Common Pleas Judge Murdock decides Von Mittendorf v Joinville Reif on a building contract with defendant winning. Probate Court Judge Hoerf sn admits the will of Bernhard Rathman to probate. Tomorrow evening the Wesleyan College presents the Cincinnatium at the College Chapel.
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Superior Court
Hagans
Jones
Mary Smith
Henry Levy
Simon & Co
Congress Cracks Down On Grant Crusade and Cuba Vessel Roar
Washington report says Bingham remains a strong supporter of the Administration and Grant's re election. The steamer Florida is weather bound at Newport Rhode Island and towed to New York for repair before a new voyage. Secretary Boutwell orders investigation and possible release of the Hornet at Baltimore. Havana fleet officers say conditions are quiet and crews healthy.
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New York
N. ¥. Herald
Washington
Congress
Bingham
Grant
Florida
Newport
R. L
Boutwell
Baltimore
Hornet
Navy Department
U. S
Havana
Russian German deal on Poland rail concessions
Berlin January 30 the Russian and German governments reached an agreement granting Germany concessions to develop railway communication through Poland while Austria and Hungary were denied similar privileges.
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Berlin
Germany
Poland
Austria
Paris faction crisis update acknowledges throne claim
Paris reports Duke de Chambord rejects abandoning his hereditary throne. He states hope for a hereditary monarchy. MacMahan signals willingness to take provisional presidency if Thiers resigns.
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Paris
Duke de Chambord
MacMahan
Thiers
Court Overrules Motions in Several Civil Cases
United States vs Joel C. Green and sureties motion for new trial overruled. Vuillaume vs Blackley ex Revenue Inspector motion for new trial overruled. Williams vs Mears bill of complainant dismissed.
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United States Circuit Court
P. Swine
The
United States
Joel C. Green
Vuillaume
Blackley
United States Revenue Inspector
Williams Againt Mears
Legal docket summaries of judgments and motions
Various court entries include: Hunter v Myers for $110 in legal services with $25 verdict. Zellner v Sti on note for $94 and account for $165.95 with defense over wine charges. Morley forgery sentenced to three years. Buckner v Lawson removal of receiver and appointment changes. Witse v City seeks $2,000 for extras on Cincinnati Workhouse contract. wills of Mary C Black and Elizabeth Beach admitted to record.
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Common Pleas
Avery
John R. Hunter
John B. Myers
Jouper Murpoch
John Zellner
John Sti
Cox
Hugh E. Morley
Markets Pulse Across Cities With Mixed Cotton and Gold Moves
Latest telegraph market briefs show gold around 1095 cents, cotton fluctuating from ordinary to middling with varied futures volumes. Liverpool and London reports note firmer cotton prices while New York quotes futures activity and commodity prices including flour wheat pork and lard in light trading.
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New York
London
Erie Railway
Right or left side sleeping advice from old pamphlet
The text advises on postprandial and weight considerations for sleepers. It suggests light eaters may ignore posture, while overweight individuals should sleep on the right side to aid heart action. It notes the left side then the right as necessary for comfort.
Foreign News Briefs From Across Europe and Asia
Reports cover political shifts in France Spain and Britain with notes on Picard motion to consolidate the Republic Duke d Au male leadership, Madrid mass meeting, Barcelona riot over octroi payments, and British frontier actions against Looshais. Also noted are a deadly earthquake near Schalachi, India, and ongoing unrest in Madrid and Paris with government responses and proclamations from Count de Chambord.
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Tiber Regencia
Gukttadan
Paris
National Assembly
Radical Party
Madrid
Sekoral
Birmingham
John ‘Bright
Bourchier
Looshais
India
St. Petersburg
Schalachi
Spain
Barcelona
Otice
Alan
Crossey
Assembly
Count de Chambord
France
Treasury figures spark debate on New York Custom House costs
A Treasury statement cites New York Custom-House expenses at about 14.47 million dollars with salaries near 5.5 million and 6.5 million listed as expenses of collection. The parable of high costs prompts questions about efficiency and possible peculation while urging simplification and reduction of staff to curb spending.
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Treasury Department
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Davis
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Schurz
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Delaware
Sumner
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Morton
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Nye
Robertson
South Carolina
Kuell
Syracuse
Butler
Mass
St. Louis
Committee On Public Buildings
Shellabarger
Committee of Commerce
Secretary of the Treasury
Hoefer
Committee On Banking and Currency
Vérmont
Committee On the Revision of
Collectors of Customs and Internal Revenue
Masss
Court Report
Cincinnatium
Wesleyan College
York
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Probate Court
Hoeffer
Mary C. Black
Morristown
Elizabeth Beach
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Liverpool
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