Investigating Committees and Political Row in Harrisburg
The Warren Mail critiques state probing bodies as theatrical farce. It notes Gen Irwin refused to testify unless charged, argues investigations claim to reveal malfeasance, and describes added House inquiries on Police Bill and Texas politics. It cites election results, constitutional amendments ratified, and party composition in Pennsylvania legislature.
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Treasury
Harrisburg
Bonner
Irwin
Mackey
Philadelphia
Messrs
Bunn and Elliott
Hong
Stokes
Mooney
Josephs
Brown
Washington and New York Airline Railway Bill Advances
A House approved plan to build an airline railway linking Washington and New York with a $10 million capital. Corporators named include J. D. Cameron James Duffy Wm T Wiley and John McMann of Pennsylvania. Maryland opposes, Swann amendment failed, bill argues for a federal public highway.
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Washington
New York
R. R
House of Representatives
New York City
Congress
J. D. Cameron
James Duffy
Wm. T. Wiley
John McMann
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Swann
Sound Currency and Greenbacks Over Gold In Civil War Era
The author recalls 1862 gold prices and a 13 cent premium, noting a failed attempt to bear the market as gold later rose and fell. They argue for a sound national currency with paper dollars at par to gold, noting a large silver hoard in the U S Treasury and urging release of specie to ease currency and resumption.
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U. S. Treasury
Covode cadetship charge found unfounded and Blodgett courted for Congress
A congressional sub committee declares Covode innocent in a cadetship case after a Philadelphia boy was appointed and a $1000 payoff reported. Governor Stevenson refuses Galliday resignation calls for full House inquiry. The Philadelphia Republic notes Lorin Blodgett of ward twenty six urged as a new congressional candidate with strong local support.
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Covode
Philadelphia
William Mullard
Gov. Stevenson
Kentucky
Galliday
House of Representatives
The
Philadelphia Republic
Lorin Blodgett
One Year of Grant Administration Highlights
The passage notes the national debt reduction by eighty eight million dollars and increased revenues without new taxes. It claims reconstruction progress in the South, restored congressional representation, and a push for equal rights, asking what three more years may bring.
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Grant
South
Congress
New Hampshire State Election and Campaign Notes
New Hampshire held its state election on March 8 with four parties fielding candidates for governor Republican Onslow Stearns Democratic John Bedell Temperance L O Barrows and Labor Reform Samuel Flint Stearns achieved a decisive overall victory The piece also notes campaign commentary and references to Sheridan’s Ride and Dawes remarks about federal spending and prices It mentions Gen Irwin the former State Treasurer elect and a Senate inquiry over his sworn status with no final action reported.
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New Stampshire
New Hampshire
Onslow Stearns
John Bedell
Temperance L. O. Barrows
Samuel Flint
Irwin
Senate
Supreme Court ruling fixes date for rebellion closure
The Supreme Court decision sets the rebellion's end as the date of the President’s Proclamation August 20 1866. The ruling affects many cases in law and clarifies when acts tied to rebellion expire.
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U. S. Supreme Court
Tom Thumb Heads to Australia for Year Abroad
Tom Thumb is set to spend a year in Australia, pursuing study and cultural immersion. The plan includes living with host families and engaging in community activities to broaden experience and language skills.
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Australia
Ridolphe Beats Dee Ry At San Francisco Billiards Meet
Ridolphe of Chicago defeated Dee ry, the billiard champion of America, by 178 points at the San Francisco tournament last week. The final score was fifteen hundred to thirteen hundred twenty two with about four thousand spectators watching the match.
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Ridolphe
Chicago
Deery
America
San Francisco
Cameron Foresees Civil Rights Turn With Soldier Slaves
In a Senate discussion on admitting a Mississippi colored senator, Cameron recalled a 1861 talk with Jefferson Davis and predicted that emancipation would lead to Black citizenship and eventual officeholding. He cited Stanton’s remark on two hundred thousand Black soldiers aiding Union victory and praised the former slaves who helped save the country.
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Gen. Cameron
Senate
Mississippi
Cameron
Jefferson Davis
North
South
Congress
Oregon
Colored Mississippi Senator Revel elected to U S Senate
Jackson Mississippi January 21 The Colored Senator elect from Mississippi Hirram R Revel is described as a tall light complexioned man of benevolent appearance with a gentle manner. Born free in 1822 he educated himself and served as minister and educator across Indiana Illinois Ohio Missouri and Maryland. He helped organize the first two colored regiments and later worked with freedmen in Mississippi before serving Natchez and Jackson and joining the State Senate then being chosen to represent Mississippi in the United States Senate.
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Jackson, Miss
Hirram R. Revel
Mississippi
Freedom
North Carolina
Indiana
Union County
Darke County
Illinois
Ohio
Missouri
Baltimore
Maryland
St. Louis
Vicksburg
Jackson
Kansas
Natchez
Ife
State Senate
United States Senate
Cincinnati Commercial
Partial resumption of silver payments in Canada reported
The Buffalo Commercial notes businessmen moving toward paying out small change in silver. It argues the change involves little loss as American silver trades at heavy discount in Canada, with dealers buying it up. It predicts silver will soon be scarce and return to parity with gold, while gold remains below parity.
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Buffalo
Canada
Whittemore Faces Backlash as Return to House Expected
A Darlington letter reports Mr Whittemore insulted on trains and burned in effigy across the district. Yet supporters say his return to his seat in the House is certain after a mass meeting in Darlington where both white and black men attended and greeted his statement with applause.
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Darlington
South Carolina
Whittemore
Loss of the Oneida in Yokohama harbor collision
Details from the Benefactress describe the sinking of the United States steamer Oneida after a collision with the Bombay off Yokohama on January 23. The impact tore the ship, five guns fired, and 120 sailors perished with 56 survivors. A naval court-martial was demanded by Bombay’s captain, and rescue efforts recovered 39 men from a cutter while many others were lost at sea.
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Yokahama
United States
Oneida
Yokohama
Bombay
Omeda
Delong
Lhe
Suddards
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