War ren County measures and state fiscal acts debated
Sanster Cutler reads bills favorably enabling Warren County to borrow for county buildings and purchase real estate in Warren Borough. Other acts authorize investment of the Rouse Estate funds in Warren bonds, fund railway and tax adjustments, and a tax relief plan for corporations and railroads. Senate passes fish bill and prothonotary returns mandate. House debates appropriation and apportionment bills with sprawling district lines.
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Sanster Cutler
Warren
Rouse
Jenera
Spring Creek
Warren County
Senate
Geary
Col. Worrell
California
Strang
Commonwealth
Board of Public Charities
Secretary of the Commonwealth
House
Philadelphia
Second Street
Chester
Delaware
Lancaster
S. Berks
Montgomery
Bucks County
Northampton
Lehigh
Durham
Milford
Springweld
Richland
Rockhill
Haycock
Mockamixon
Tinicum
Quakertown
Pike, Monroe
Carbon
Wayne
Buck
Bear Creek
Grant era platform promises kept and wage disputes in 1868 72
The Boston Advertiser notes strict fulfillment of 1868 Republican platform promises under Grant, including Reconstruction completion, equal rights, debt reduction, currency value rise, and amnesty. It cites 1872 goals, civil rights emphasis, and inaugural adherence. It also covers pay raises for the President and Congress, Treasury strain, and Ohio and New Hampshire political results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Advertiser
Grant
Representative William R. Ropers Returns Back Pay
In a dated letter to Geo S. Boutwell the Fifth District NY representative says he will pay his back pay from the Fortys-Second Congress into the U S Treasury after voting against the pay raise. He contemplates distributing funds to charity but chooses to hand the amount to the Treasury.
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Forty- Second Congress
Boutwell
Wall Street
Senate
House
Pennsylvania
Scofield
Sessions
Chautauqua
Williamsport Sun & Democrat
Brother Tate
Wim. R. Roberts
Fifth Congressional District
New York
Roberts
Geo. S. Boutweil
United States Treasury
House of Representatives
Treasury of
United States
William R. Ropers
Grant letter to Colfax praises integrity after investigations
President Grant authorizes public release of a Washington letter to Sch Colfax dated March 4 1873 expressing sympathy for Colfax amid Congressional probes and stating Grant’s confidence in his integrity patriotism and innocence. He notes pleasant official relations and a wish to maintain personal ties.
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Mr. Colfax
South Bend
Indiana
Grant
Evecuive Mansion
Washington
Grant platform and growth in Bulath's rise
The Albany Journal outlines Grant's proposed second term platform including good feeling, specie payments, cheap transportation, peace, commerce, home industry, humane Indian policy, and civil-service reform. It notes Frank Palmer buying into Chicago Inter Ocean and returning to journalism. Bulath grows from 50 in 1870 to 5,000 with two railroads and Northern Pacific terminus.
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Gen. Grant
Frank Palmer
Chautauqua County
Assembly
Iowa
Congress
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Abany Journal
Bulath
Northern Pacific Railroad
Western Lake Navigation
Public debt drops by over five million in February
The public debt decreased by more than five million dollars during February, signaling reduced obligations for the period. No further details on issuer or specific debt instruments are provided.
Massachusetts Legislature Elects Geo Boutwell U S Senator
Secretary Geo. 8. Boutwell was elected U. S. Senator by the Massachusetts Legislature last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Boutwell
U. S
Massachusetts
Mutual Club Announces 1873 Baseball Prospects
The Mutual Base Ball Club of New York plans a first class nine for 1873 to challenge the Boston club for the championship. Practice starts in April at Union Grounds after Capiteline lease expiry, with A E Davidson as secretary and manager.
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New York Times
Warren
Mutual
Boston
Union Grounds
Wae
Capitoline
Robert Matthews
Baltimore Club
Hicks
Hatfield
Nelson
Eckfords
Holdsworts
Gedney
Higham
Baltimore
A. E. Davidson
Atlantics
Pearce
Philadelphia
Athletics
Rosetons
Gould
Rogers
Chicago
Troy
Cleveland
Caule
Borough of
Awful Tragedy at Isle of Shoals Murder Summary
Wagner, an acquaintance of the fisherman's family, murdered Cornelia Christentor and Anette Lawson at the Isle of Shoals near Portsmouth. He killed two young women, wounded Mrs Hantyet, and fled with $15 after searching for money. Authorities arrested him within hours, amid fears of mob action in the New Hampshire town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isle of Shoals
Portsmouth
Hanivet
Wagner
Cornelia Christentor
Anette Lawson
Mrs. Hant
New Hampshire
Bank of England Details and Size
The Bank of England occupies five acres and employs 900 clerks. It has no street windows and light enters through open courts, with the walls defended against cannon. A central clock bears fifty dials, cisterns lie in the court, and emergency fire crews are kept in readiness. The bank, incorporated in 1694, has a capital of $90,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
Louisa Alcott’s Stories Earns $10,000 Yearly in Copyright
The article notes Louisa May Alcott derives about ten thousand dollars annually from her literary copyright. It highlights ongoing income from her little stories and the enduring popularity of her works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa M. Alcott
Letter from Rev. T. H. e Rous to Jamestown Democrat
A letter from Rev. T. H. e Rous, formerly of Jamestown, California, to the Jamestown Democrat is quoted describing a refreshing reading experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
California and Nevada Progress and Morals in 1873
A San Mateo letter surveys California riches from wheat and mines to vineyards while contrasting mild winter with eastern harshness. It notes Crown Point and Belcher mines, strong crop prospects, and rapid improvement, then shifts to social ills including irreligion, tramps, race among nationalities, weak schools, and reckless business. It closes with spring planting and garden reports as almond blossoms appear.
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San Mateo
Cal
Eorrors Democrat
California
Minnie Myrtle Miller
Fair
Credit Mobilier
Dodge & Co
Kansas
Tweed and Stokes
Woodhull
East
Europe
California and Nevada
Crown Point
Belcher
Uncle Sam
Navy
Blasting on Ice Gorge Demonstrates Nitro-Glycerine Effect
A Drumore correspondent reports Keaveny of Keaveny and Buck tested nitro glycerine on Port Deposit ice and Phites Eddy. In a controlled explosion a glycerine charge broke seven hundred square feet of solid ice, proving the explosive can split ice from both surface and water.
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Lancaster Intelligencer
Drumore Town
Keaveny
Keaveny & Buck
P. D
Port Deposit
Phites’ Eddy
Mr. Keaveny
Conductor Tragedy Debate On Train Window Opens
A Central Railroad car held two old ladies locked in a quarrel over a window. One warned she would die if opened, the other feared suffocation if closed. A venerable passenger urged opening then closing the window to restore peace. Ohio leads wheat production with 32,692,127 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Many States and Cities in Briefs National News Digest
A wide collection of rapid items notes Chicago hotels Connecticut export docks to China New York liquor saloons Edwin Forest estate valued at 320000 Jamaica sugar season starts Indiana school holiday pay stance Northern capitalists build Texas street railways London papers vs Kansas City press balance Cuba farming area 15 percent Pennsylvanian Institute for the Blind inmates 177 etc. Other notes cover railways Mobilier cigars Tom Scott wealth Johnson death epizootic in Snyder county Kansas butter eggs prices Helmbold Paris drug job Father Burk in Europe Grand Duke Alexis visit to Japan statue for Thomas L. Lincoln and Grant reforms finances in Florida and Georgia elections Kansas railroad debts Horace Greeley estate details Vanderbilts advances and more.
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Chicago
Connecticut
China
New York
Edwin Forest
Jamaica
Indiana
Texas
London
England
Kansas City
Pennsylvania Institute For the Blind
Cuba
South Carolina
Susquehanna
Mobilier
Washington D. C
Tom Scott
Edward Johnson
Richmond
Snyder County
Peace Commission
Omaha
Hell
Kansas
Washington
Thomas
Scotland
Manchester
Del
Supreme Court of California
Grant
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Antwerp
Hoosac Tunnel
Johnstown
Marietta
Columbia
Virginia
Georgia
Laporte
Bradford
Blaine
America
Horace Greeley
Greeley
Florida
Cornelius Vanderb Jr
Comodore Vanderbildt
Mr. Greeley
Yellowstone Park Established by Congress in 1872
Congress set apart the Yellowstone headwaters as a National Park for public benefit. N P Langford of Minnesota appointed Superintendent. first annual report notes vast unexplored regions and access via Montana, with potential for roads and rail. Wonders include geysers, hot springs, mud springs, 350 foot falls, 5000 foot canyons, and crystal lime deposits.
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Yellowstone River
N. P. Langford
Minnesota
Yellowstone
Montana
Wyoming
Iceland
Tidioute Oil Shaft Disaster Ends Mining Venture
A shaft sunk in 1865 by the New York Enterprise and Mining Company near Tidioute penetrated the third sand rock at 160 feet, promising oil. An explosion killed foreman Mr Hart, halting operations. The open porous rock contained oil rich conglomerate attracting samples to cabinets in Europe and America.
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Titusville
Allegheny River
Tidioute
New York Enterprise and Mining Company
Siam
Europe
Hart
Canada Southern Railway progress and tolls
The Erie Dispatch reports Canada Southern Railway running from Fort Erie to Amherstburg with branches to Niagara and the St. Clair. The line, on a narrow gauge, is nearly 95 percent straight and set to begin double-track expansion, with use expected by June. Also noted is a horse disease outbreak in Brooklyn and New York causing widespread limpness and stoppages in horse-drawn services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Dispatch
Fort Erie
Buffalo
Detroit
Canada Souther Railway Company
Milton Courtright
M. H. Taylor
F. N. Finney
J. H. Seldon
Erie & Niagara Railway
Niagara
Canada Southern
Canada Southern Railway
Hagersville
Waterford
M. Y Journal of Commerce
Brooklyn
New York
E& the
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Blakely
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Covington
Jefferson
Madison
Roaring Brook
Spring Brook
Dunmore
Goldsboro
Gibsonburg
Scranton
Luzerne County
Lebanon
Schuylkill
Dauphin
Northumberland
Juniata
Perry
Sullivan
Tioga
Potter
M’kean
Cameron
Mansfield
Chartiers
West Elizabeth
Allegheny
Allegheny County
Washington, Beaver
Butler
Clarion
Armstrong
Lawrence
Mercer
Crawford
Eric
Venango
Straw
J. A. Weston
K. Mason
J. Blackmer
Foster
Grant and Colfax
Yellowstone Parks
Pre
Conewango
R. D. Bartlett
Aaron Bartlett
O. OO Donnele
Foxburg, Clarion Co
Tamott
John Major
Corydon
WM. D. Brown
Warren, Pa
House & Sign
Union School House
Hickory Street
Als
W. G. Rowland
Thomas Bell
West
Seo Tacess
Chicago, Il
Attest
John Sill
Burgess
R. P. Kane
Burcess
Irvington
Conenango Township
Burgess and Town Council
P. Krna
Brown & Struthers
Barlow’s Patent
Mulay and Gang
20Ollers
Spur, Bovill and
Mitre i. Haring
Stearnstead
Stearns
Lows
Rota
Ty, Struthers
H. W. Brown
Montfebeler
A. W. MecKenry
Treas
Wo.gg
Micaias Sd
Coirry
Gan
G. W. Buell
U. HH. Smith
Trenry Markham
Sugar Grove
State of
Main
Forest Streets
Ai Street
Forest St
Forest Street
H. Smith
Wi. Clark
Glade
Mary A. Clark
X. Warren
Triushe
Wes
CASI
P. J. Trashedl
C. P. Henry
E.A. Baldwin
Tidioute, PA
John B. Gough
Axp
Horace Gieeley
Kok
J.B. Burr & Hyde
Hartford
Conn
Barshal
Woodruff, Esq
John Hall
Selden S. Benedict
South
Willis B. Benedict
Adm
South West
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