Critics decry congressional investigations as taxpayer burden
The piece denounces investigations as a demagogue driven ruse to fund travel and perks for lawmakers while admitting some abuses. It cites costs from elections inquiries in South Carolina to Oregon, the monetary commission, and pay to Pinchback and Eustis, arguing the House wastes public money and seeks another sweeping probe.
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California
Oregon
New Orleans
White Mountains
Fernando Wood
Uncle Sam
South Carolina
Florida
Louisiana
Monetary Commission
Senator Jones
Pinchback
Senate
Eustis
House
Late King of Italy said to catch cold from standing at palace window
Attendants recall the king catching a chill by standing at night in shirt sleeves at a palace window and smoking a cigar. They blame the cold on this habit and warn against the sins of kingly behavior, likening him to Theodore Tilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Theodore Tilton
Eaton proposals and Bland bill spark silver dollar debate
The piece argues Senator Eaton may amend the Bland silver bill to match the silver dollar to the gold dollar in weight and fineness, condemns the idea of taking 92 cents per dollar, and accuses President Hayes of conspiring to influence the 1880 presidential selection through dinners and political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Connecticut
Hastert Seeks Reconsideration After Unseating
Mr Hastert of Forest county who was removed from the House last winter by Mr Agnew pursues a case for reconsideration. Republicans chiefly contend the matter belongs in the Courts and he has not prevailed. Likely he aims to gain political leverage for the next election.
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Mr. Hastert
Forest County
Agnew
Army reform bill aims to cut staff in half
A Washington dispatch reports the House Military Committee has agreed on a bill reorganizing the army. The principal feature is a staff reduction, a plan critics say cannot succeed and would require halving the army at one blow.
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Washington
House Military Committee
Saints Probe Brigham Young Accounts in Church Inquiry
In a period of church scrutiny the leadership questions Brigham Young's accounts. They debate governance by inspiration and cast doubt on potential improprieties attributed to Young and possibly to "inspiration" Loo.
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Axp
Saints
Brigham Young
Loo
Henpricus Set To Define Position At February Meeting
The text notes that Henpricus will state his stance at a Democratic meeting on February 20. It critiques the plan as a repeat of past hedging, suggesting success hinges on his timing and choices.
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Joy
Henpricus
Parcaperpata Exhibition Faces Heavy Losses
Parcaperpata's Permanent Exhibition has spent 82,598 so far while assets fall about 125,000 behind. The project is described as too costly to be feasible, prompting scrutiny of its financial viability.
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Parcaperpata
Sexston Stone Proposes Appointing Petroleum Transport Inspectors
Sexstom Stone introduces a bill to create appointments of examiners for companies involved in petroleum transportation or storage, expanding regulatory oversight and oversight authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sexstom Stone
Yar House approves anti subsidy measure amid party splits
The Yar House passed an anti subsidy resolution on Monday by 174 votes to Sinays, signaling a setback for Scott's Southern Pacific and triggering concerns over subsidies policy.
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Yar House
Sinays
Scott
Southern Pacific
Mathews Resolution on Silver Payment Passes Senate
The Mathews resolution declaring government bonds may be paid in silver as well as gold passed the Senate 43 to 22. Debates included motions to change to a joint measure for presidential signature and amendments on payment in gold or silver. The House later passed the measure 189 to 79, with Col. Watson voting for it.
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Senate
Conkling
Edmunds
Morrill
Mathews
Yeas
Allison
Armstrong
Bailey
Beck
Booth
Bruce
Cameron
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Chaffee
Coke
Conover
Davis
Illinois
West Virginia
Dennis
Dorsey
Eustis
Ferry
Gordon
Grover
Hereford
Howe
Johnston
Jones
Florida
Nevada
Kirkwood
McCreery
McDonald
McMillan
Marcy
Merriman
Morgan
Oglesby
Plumb
Ransom
Saulsbury
Saunders
Spencer
Teller
Thurman
Voorhees
Wallace
P.S
Col. Watson
The Davis Failure and Shifts in New York Papers
The piece argues Senator Davis of Illinois proves a practical politician may fail without conviction. It discusses Bowles's Springfield Republican and the decline of personal journalism in leading papers like the Tribune and Herald, noting money cannot replace a leader's character and drive.
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Bowles
Springfield Republican
New York
Republican
Raymond
the Tribune
Greeley
Horace Greeley
Herald
Bennett
Allo Sring
The
Sun
Croly
Graphic
New York Press
Charles A. Dana
Chicago Tribune
Horace White
Oil Producers' Committee Takes Up National Railroad Legislation
A committee from the Oil Producer's Congress in Washington focuses on national railroad transportation and discrimination. Named members include E. G. Patterson of Titusville, ex Senator McMullan of Oil City, ex Representative Sheakley of Mercer, and Judge McCalmont of Franklin, with Congressmen Watson and Thompson aiding. The issue affects all regions, products, and shippers, ranking with looming financial questions as a national priority.
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Congress
Washington
E. G. Patterson
Titusville
McMullan
Oil City
Sheakley
Mercer
McCalmont
Franklin
Watson
Thompson
Pennsylvania
Samuel Downer
Boston
Titusville Herald
Maine Presents Governor King Statue to Congress
Maine sent a statue of its first governor William King to Congress for the old Hall of Representatives. Senator Blaine attacked Massachusetts for anti war sentiments and dissension rose between Dawes and Hoar defending their state. The episode stirred interest but yielded no clear practical benefit.
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Maine
Wm. King
Congress
Blaine
Massachusetts
King
Dawes
Hoar
Texas Haven Colony swindle exposed by emigrants
The Fredonia Censor reports letters from Texas Haven Colony voyagers who feel cheated by managers A. B. Close and W. P. Maxon of Elmira. They found no buildings or land paid for as promised, warning poor emigrants to learn from this scam before investing. New York Capitol project costs soar from 4 million to 8 million with 5 million more sought under Tilden reform.
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Texas
Fredonia Censor
Texas Haven Colony
A. B. Close
W. P. Maxon
Elmira
New York
Capitol
State House
Peace Terms End War Between Russia and Turkey
Russia has announced peace terms with Turkey and Turkey has accepted them. The exact details remain unclear, but are expected to be agreed upon by all parties and the fighting to cease soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Turkey
Proposal to pay small postmasters by stamps cancelled
A proposal suggests compensating small postmasters in proportion to the number of stamps they cancel. The plan aims to reward efficiency and service by tying pay to workload, potentially affecting rural and small-town offices.
Breech Loaders Turn Tide in Revenue Raids Against Moonshiners
The Internal Revenue Service battles moonshining in the South with breech loading rifles after gunfights with the Shotgun Party. In a raid, officers seized an eighty gallon still and captured the owner while fending off nine moonshiners. Colonel Wagner reports the weapons aided the assault on the gunmen as they pursued them up the hill.
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South
North Carolina
Georgia
Internal Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Wagner
the Revenue
President Hayes replies to Treasury inquiry cooperation urged
Mr. Glover writes to President Hayes requesting help for the House committee’s audit of Treasury Department abuses. Hayes responds January 21 1878 pledging full cooperation and assuring witnesses their jobs will not be jeopardized by truthful testimony.
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Glover
Treasury Department
Hayes
Executive Department
Washington
House of Representatives
R. B. Hayes
John M. Glover
M. C
Chandler described as powerful, unseen political force
Donn Pratt praises an unnamed Chandler as a slender, unassuming adviser with immense influence in national politics. Pratt, noting his cool, self-possessed manner, calls him the Rich isen and Mazarin rolled in one and says he guides leading politicians through scrapes and dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donn Pratt
Chandler
Blaine
Italy
Washington
Richsien
Mazarin
Marble denies Washington switch tale in Florida count
Manton Marble of former New York World fame denies a Washington report that he urged Judge Samuel B. McLinn to rise above party and back Tilden in Florida. The piece questions Marble's credibility and mocks the Oregon deal question as a potential counterclaim.
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Manton Marble
N. Y
Samuel B. McLinn
Florida
Washington
Tilden
Colorado petrified man exposed as Barnum humbug in NY
The Tax Tribune reveals a proclaimed Colorado petrified man exhibited in New York as Barnum's latest hoax. The statue, built in Elkland Pennsylvania by Geo Hull, uses ground stone bones clay plaster blood eggs and other materials, and was fired in a kiln and leaked for weeks.
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Tax Tribune
Colorado
New York
Barnum
Elkland
Pennsylvania
Geo. Hull
The Free Pipe Bill Faces Senate Delay and Debate
The Senate proceedings on the Free Pipe Bill show a split among lawmakers as Corbett pushes February 12 consideration while Cooper seeks Wednesday action. Stone moves to recommit with an eastern terminus in Pennsylvania, a 25 to 21 vote enabling next-week postponement and signaling a setback for pipeline advocates. The piece notes farmers and oil interests oppose exporting Pennsylvania production, urging wiser state policy.
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Baltimore
Senate
Corbett
Clarion
Cooper
Delaware
Messrs. Corbett
Peale
Stone
Allen
Grier
Ermentrout
Yerkes
Messrs
Lamon
Herr
Reyburn
Holden
Mr. Stone
Judiciary Committee
Pennsylvania
Railroad construction totals by state for 1877 and telegraph rate changes
The Railroad Gazette summarizes 1877 railroad work by state with a total of 2199 miles. It lists yearly totals from 1872 to 1877 and notes the U S railroad system totals 79669 miles. Western Union Telegraph Company raises rates by 20 percent and will charge for the word collect on unpaid messages.
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The
Railroad Gazette
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida
Alabama
Louisiana
Texas
Tennesseee
Kentucky
West Virginia
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
California
Washington Territory
United States
Western Union Telegraph Company
American Cabinet Eyes Public Subscription for Four Percent Bonds
Pall Mall Gazette notes the U S Treasury plans to invite public subscription to four percent bonds as a cure for silver agitation. It says eastern demonstrations back cheap money while western voters push for remonetization. a Bland bill setback could spur new moves to finance debt and influence European markets.
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Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Sherman
Atlantic
New York
Philadelphia
West
Union
Pall Mall Gazette
Tobacco Boom in Pennsylvania Raises Local Profits
The Pennsylvania tobacco crop now commands high prices, with 1876 129000 cases nationwide and 1877 estimated 130000 cases, including 56000 unsold. Lancaster County leads growth as quality widens demand, promising continued profitability for growers and processors.
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Pennsylvania
Florida
New York
New England
Ohio
Illinois
Wisconsin
Lancaster Co
Greenbacks Debated for Customs Duties Vote
The House approved 154 to 96 on a resolution to make greenbacks receivable for customs duties but failed to pass due to lacking a two thirds majority. Many supported the move since gold stood at a nominal level, and the provision is likely to be added to the tariff bill when it reaches the floor.
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Washington
Familiar Dr. Pierce Declares Senate Campaign in Buffalo
The Buffalo doctor known as a popular medicine man, Dr. R V Pierce, runs for the city’s Senate seat. The Wilkes-Barre News notes his household name and broad appeal, claiming his Buffalo News election majority of about 3000.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Wilkesbarre News
Buffalo News
King’s Vegetable Ambrosia Enters Ladies’ Toilet Cases
A wave of fashion notes declares King’s Vegetable Ambrosia now a common item in ladies’ toilet cases, with many friends remarking on changes in appearance since last gathering and the widespread adoption of the product.
Tilden Heads to Florida Hayes Remains in Columbia
A brief note records Tilden traveling to Florida while Hayes stays in Columbia. The line also mentions a continuing routine and a count of seven to eight, implying a shared cadence or tally.
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Tilden
Florida
Hayes
Columbia
Widows Remarry and Other Echoes of News
A collage of 19th century news notes covering Brigham Young widows remarrying Phoebe Cousins lecturing on Women Without a Country Lydia Thompson's wealth Cleopatra's Needle arrival in Gravesend Florida peas and shad Mrs Hayes flower habits English global views Black Hills capital claims law and order fire insurance failures pensions bishops estates Horace Greeley Ingersoll earnings Annie Cary concert sums Dutch mortality and moral observations Georgia authorities judge Utica lotteries Hayes health Russia expenditures Auburn trial libertine deterrence and seduction morals
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Brigham Young
Phoebe Cousins
Lydia Thompson
Cleopatra
Gravesend
Eng
Florida
Ingersoll
Aimee
America
Clemmer
Washington
Holland
England
Wales
Black Hills
Annie L. Cary
Potsdam
N. Y
White House
Westbrook
Utica
Hayes
Russia
United States
Auburn
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Bristow
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United States Supreme Court
the Oil Producers’ Committee
Shotgun Party
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Worcester Press
Iit
Lord
Hicks
McClellan
P. T. Barnum
Vanderbilt
Norristown Herald
Henry M. Stanley
A. D
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Webber
Marble & Davis
Bradner
D. L. Blougett
Same
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Warren, Pa
Laddlow House
Warren
Lyons
Brodie
Paris
India
Bradford
Jamestown
Last and
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Conewango
Davidson & Grindley
Steber & Cogswell
Water St
Suspension Bridge
Havana
Henry
Our Baby
Big 5
Defiance
F. A. Steber
T. H. Cogswell
Orphan's Court
Warren County
G. R. Doty
Pittsfield Township
Pittsfield
County of
State of
J.C
D. Mead
G. KR. Doty
Brokenstraw Creek
J. R Goodwin
Mary A, Doty
the Orphan’s Court of Warren Co
Warren Carpenter
Columbus
Columbus Borough
Thomas Murray
John Walton
Said Walton
David Smith
Jones Smith
Adm
R. Columbus
Jisst
D.S. McNett
T. W. McNett
J. E
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Merck’s Drug Store
Carver House
Qld
Wendelboe & Johnston
Slot
Coats’ and Clark’s
Hamburg
Sipriin
Winter Cloths & Dress Coods
Parmlee & Henry
Necw
Trushel & Mintzer
B. Nesmith & Son
Gar
Bank
P. J. Trushel
A. Mintzer
Wells & Noyes
J. F. Wells &Co
J. F. Wells
L. G. Noyes
Will Smith
Inkort
Warren Pa
A. W. Morek & Co
Morek
A. W. Morck & CO
Corner Water
Hickory Streets
Justice
Ick
Mrs
Excelsior
Third Street
Kr, M
Itf
Muthorland & Fellers
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