Wilson Committee Deliberates on Rail and Currency Bills
Washington reports show the House committees advancing measures on a National Currency act and potential railroad controls. The Caldwell inquiry probes Scott & Co. books for ex pended funds tied to Caldwell’s election while the Wilson Committee weighs three propositions on Union Pacific charter, government control, and bond redemption. The Ames contract yield and railroad risk are noted as testimony closes.
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Caldwell Committee
Scott&Co
Leavenne
Caldwell
Ald
Wilson Committee
B. Alley
San M Committee
Ames
Poland
Legal action over Detroit River Bridge construction
In Detroit on February 5 a U S suit was filed against the Detroit River Bridge Company seeking an injunction. The case argues the Trenton to Grosse Isle to Stoney Island bridge violates the 1787 ordinance and the Ashburton Treaty by restricting free navigation on the Detroit River. The court allowed construction to continue pending the suit outcome.
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Detroit
Secre of
United States
Detroit River Railroad Bridge Company
Trenton
Grosse Isle
Stoney Island
Ashburton
Great Britain
Detroit River
Cfurt
Train Thrown From Track by Broken Rail in Kentucky
A passenger train on the Memphis railroad derailed about ten miles south of Gatlin, Kentucky, after a rail broke. Two people were killed and eleven injured. The accident was blamed on a section hand who failed to securely fasten a rail that had been removed and replaced. The dead included a wife and child of a U.S. soldier en route to join his unit. Wounded passengers are listed with names and locations, including Morrow, Lebanon, Happy, and Sackobariliy.
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GuTukin
Ouiay
Memphis
Treng
Rheda
Lapene
United States
C.C. Morrow
Whipperwill
Dee
Lebanon
Kentucky
Jo Hle
Sami
Columbus, Ohio
Glee Club
Ch - York
Fomaroy
Ken Tie
Coloement
Lonis Pocteute
Burnside
Pittsburg
Syracuse
Delphia
Geo. Macdonald
Burns
Columbus
New
Sam. J. Tilden
New York
Wm. M. Graham
Walkill National Bank
Middletown
N. Y
Messrs
Macrum & Carlyle
Kansas
Pioneer Association of
Northwest Territory
Ohio
Chillicothe
New York Board of Audit
California delay in planting ceremony at last
Fragmentary report from Francisco dated February five describes a temperate delay and a lengthy procession. The page note mentions street seating and a procession nearly a mile long with a large crowd.
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Kamehameha
AW Francisco
New Cuban Government Plans 20 Million Loan
New Orleans reports late Cuban advices on fighting near San Martin and Majabacoa. The Cuban government intends to raise a 20 million dollar loan to fund the war effort, offering 4 percent coin in payment. La Constancia editorial urges self reliance to save Cuba as Spain's funding falters and naval pay delays continue.
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New Orleans
Cuba
San Martin
Majabacoa
la Constancias
Spain
Santa Clara
Congress Debates Banking Bills and Presidential Pay Hike
Congressional action includes a bill to raise the president’s salary to 50000 and the vice president’s to 10000 with immediate consideration. Sherman introduces a bank consolidation bill. The Buckingham Banking Bill substitute is debated as Senate and House exchanges testimony from the Credit Mobilier inquiry. Executive session adjourns amid ongoing committees and political maneuvering.
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Hill
United States
Sherman
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Finance Committee
Buckingham
Senate
House of Representatives
Tranemi
Dit Mobilier
House
Afpoe Eorme
Patterson
Menges
Yeas
Legislation Update: Budget, Salaries, and Bills Filed
The Legislature debated Taft and Schiff measures on municipal land use for university needs and officer fee transparency. A sine die adjournment date was discussed, with amendments proposed and referred to Finance. House bills on Great Miami river obstructions and city school fund audits proceeded amid recesses and salary adjustments.
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Taft
House
C Tian McMicken University
Schiff
Senate
Patrick
Putram
Mr. Knox
Committee On Finance
Great
Miami River
Bills Introduced On Protection Of Livery Ey And City Orders
Afternoon session notes bills by Mr Ford Jefferson to protect livery ey and city orders. Mr nef proposes paying council members one dollar for calls and fifty cents for village council members. Mr Van Cl reports back a printing committee resolution about the State in Ny increasing the n r Vv Cc. a vote was lost with a constitutional issue noted.
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Ford
Jefferson
Nef
van Cl
Committee On Printing
Cold in South of War areas halts mills and collieries
Reports from Lompon and surrounding regions note severe cold for three days with many lions frozen to death and furnace closures as coal output declines. Communist era tensions rise with threats tied to strikes and labor actions. Berlin and Paris dispatches detail fortification funding and political debates amid stock tax proposals and ecclesiastical concerns.
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Lompon
War
California
Robert Bowles
Berlin
Bismarck
Local Benefit Show By N B U Pupils Planned
The National Benevolent Union plans a theater benefit this month to fund books papers and equipment for boys education. Judge Carter Col RB Moore and Judge A G W Carter lead a drive praising workers and urging patronage, with a two scene performance and a list of numbered acts.
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Col
RB. M. Moore
A. G. W. Carter
Carter
N.B.U
Fourth and Vine Streets
Hall of the
Addresy
James Doran
Samuel Pollock
Harley Stevens
Looker
Frenay Phillips
William Patterson
Frank Leslie
Theatres Draw Crowds with Recent stage stars
Last night drew strong attendance as Lingard Troupe performed at Pike's Opera House and Wood's Theater featured E A Locke in Shadows. Ada Gray and Miss Kate appear in Whose Wife, while Lotta draws San Francisco talk of offers to perform in London.
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Lingard
Pike’s Opera House
Mr. Lingard
Eeenon
E. A.locke
Wood
Eddy
Ada Gray
Robinson
Kategre
Miss Gray
Ava
Whiston
Melodedm Hall
Init Shem
San Francisco
Charlotte
Lotta
Hoodlum School of
London
America
Ain
River News Dispatches From Pittse-Meter Rising Channel
Fragmentary report details rising water in the river channel with a weather note of rain. Dispatch mentions navigation paid by J and long barge near the water, with several garbled phrases indicating forced movement or incidents on the river.
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Epring
Tees
Beak Gulf
Pitte- Miter
Fire Damages Factory in Night Blaze
A late night fire at a factory caused damage to a Bim and Third area workshop. Investigators are unsure of the cause with emergency crews continuing to assess the scene and insurance coverage noted for property aged by the blaze.
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Ey & Coé
North Tain
Mercaniti
Paxton KY Local Election Slates Readied
In Paxton Kentucky voters hear lists of candidates from the Third Ward for city offices. The speech crowd names J K Edwards and Holmes on a reform slate with others like Vansant and several unnamed council hopefuls. Races include jailor and board seats as excitement builds.
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Holmes
Ian Pee
Renees
Sam
Pye
J. K Bavnone
Walker Ma Seyron
Henry Vasehe
Tiemann, Sr
Henry Tibbatts
John Dowd
Pete Kline
Signs and Omens in a Frightful Night Tale
An elderly man Fritz recalls a night of strange omens and his dog’s howling under a shining moon. His wife warns of a coming event as morning brings news of a death and a mention of Philadelphia.
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Fritz
Sawdust Swindle Exposed by New York Offices Arrests
A widespread scam known as the sawdust swindle dupes readers by sending fake circulars promising valuable remedies or jewelry. Police in New York capture two major offices and clerks, with evidence including thousands of names, addresses, and packing boxes. The article also notes a Scientific American feature on new wood tile flooring using colored slats.
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Withim
Wight
Une
New York City
Springfield
Mass) Union
Scientific American
Prominent New York Figures Involved in Post Office Story
Prominent New York figures travel to Alliance Ohio amid a post office case for artistic reasons. Tidball meets Eyre Jones near the Atlantic Express. Osborn, agent of the Great Westex, suffers a severe face cut after a fall on ice in Urbana. Minnesota editors hold a state convention in St Paul with Horace Greenlite among attendees.
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New York
Theew York Post Office
Ae K
Tidball
Eyre Jones
Atlame Express
Alliance Ohio
Cincinnati
J. M. Osborn
F. T
Urbana
Minnesota
At. Paul
St. Paul
District Attorney Pic Affidavits on New Bond Circulation
District Attorney Pic states affidavits exist regarding the circulation of new bonds and notes. The record references a 1870 and 1871 timeline and ongoing legal considerations.
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Pic
Cepresion Durin
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Washington
U. S
Committee On Banking and ‘Currency
Michigain
Congressional
Committee On Credit Mobilier
RAL
Legislature
Gardner
Jones
Bey One Morse
Stimson
Paris
M. Cheld
Ians
Lyons
Garibaldi
Union
Ale Ree
Cepe Creek
Cerwnae
Ford and Co
Arenae
Globe
Pecay Aces
Bennie Meyers
Fire Company No. 9
Second
Rose Streets
Esphe Re
Savauaum
Boston
Concentra
Ape Globe Rolling Mill Company
Lewis Worthington Issident
J. L. Boyer
Joseph Kinsey
National, Globe, Enterprise and
Milwaukie
Len. Wisby
Debrie
Jakey Hughes
River News
Paxton, KY
J. K. Edwards
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