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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1883
Page
8
The week covers conference action on the Japanese indemnity bill, tariff amendments on charcoal iron and sugar duties, whisky tax changes, and House adjournments. Senate debates yellowstone leases and New Hampshire senate election validity while addressing $100 million surplus distribution and multiple pension and public works items.
During cross-examination the defendant Berdell announced he would plead guilty and testify for the government. He asked to withdraw his not guilty plea, seeking mercy of the court and stating his duty to himself family and truth. The court set proceedings for January 17 and noted an aggregate appropriation of 3,270,000, with a total bill 115,000 less than expected. The Postmaster General ordered money orders and registered letters cut to several firms including Dimeintribution Company and No Mutual Marriage Association. Senate confirmed nominees William White for District Judge and George W. Pritchard as U S Attorney for New Mexico Territory among others.
A week summary reports 254 business failures nationwide, fire losses from Jamestown to Ward’s Island, and notable deaths including Rev. Lyman Atwater and ex Governor Edwin Morgan. Bank embezzlements in Jersey City lead to prison terms. Urban accidents, riots, and a Vermont fire stretch the period’s toll.
The will of the late William C. Dodge, NYC, was filed in the Surrogate’s office on the 17th. The estate is estimated near 5 million dollars if kept intact for disposal. Seven sons receive equal shares and manage the substantial business interests. Dodge’s philanthropic provisions include gifts to the Presbyterian Foreign Missions, a society and a house, and support for the Syrian Protestant College at Beyrout.
The 18th Foreign Intellicencer notes President Grevy accepted the ministry resignation. M Ferry to form a new cabinet. M Fenille offered Interior. M Valdecese Finance. General Thibaudin War. Bayidter Public Works. Pierre Grand Minister of Instruction. DeMahy Agriculture. other references to Rome, Morse tablet, and Irish disturbances.
A stairway crush during an alarm at a German Catholic church school in New York City results in fifteen deaths and many injuries as children are crowded into narrow halls. The incident follows a separate wave of political and tariff move events reported from the Maine Senate, the House, and Senate proceedings.
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A complete manual titled Handy Horse Book covers breeding buying training driving riding and care of horses. It outlines common diseases causes remedies and practical advice for horse owners and users.
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