Special session called to stamp out cattle disease
Governor Glick orders a March 18 special session to address mouth and foot disease harming cattle and sheep worth millions in Kansas. House panel backs forfeiture of unsatisfied Northern Pacific land grants totaling over six million acres, with protections for buyers in good faith. Proposals face Senate doubts due to strong railroad influence. Also notes Blaine strength in Western politics and a Susquehanna county verse praising Blaine.
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Topeka
Glick
Kanane
Senator Edmunds Declines Presidency Nomination Offers
Senator Edmunds replies to a friend amid clippings urging his presidential bid. He states he has no disposition to accept the place or have his name used, while expressing gratitude for the good opinion of his countrymen.
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Edmunds
Exports and imports figures mark January trade state
The Bureau reports January exports from all U S ports at 73 989 972 a drop of 1 621 316 from December 1883 while imports rose by 322 997 The January export excess over imports stands at 10 077 487 versus 21 621 600 in December and 23 304 189 in November 1883 Also notes resignations and campaign contributors including Tilden and Payne family names.
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Bureau of Statistical
United States
Washington Territory Admission Backed by Delegate
Delegate Brent urged Senate and House on Territories committees to admit Washington Territory as a state by March 4 1885 while keeping the Electoral College intact. He says a state constitution and officers can be formed during the intervening period for justice. Plamb of Tuscarora is cited as preferring James G Blaine for president. The House Coinage committee favored Bland on stopping certain gold coinages while limiting double eagles. The New York Times notes a Berlin posting could stay unfilled if Bismarck lives.
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the Commercial Gazette
Pittsburgh
Blaine
Susquehanna County
Keystone
James G. Blaine
State of
Maine
Pennsylaania
Brent
Washington Territory
Senate
House Committees On Territories
Plamb
Tuscarora
Jovaxas
Jovanat
House Committee On Coinage and Weights and Measures
Bland
New York Times
Bargent
United States
Berlin
Bismarck
The Presidential Outlook From Washington on Blaine Tilden and Arthur
The Philadelphia Press notes Blaine and Arthur in the foreground with Tilden, arguing Blaine leads the Republican field while Arthur wanes. It details southern and northern dynamics, Nelson Keogh, Strobach, and Logan effects, with Lincoln as a possible vice presidential pick and Tilden’s potential nomination but likely decline if offered the ticket.
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Philadelphia Press
Washington
Blaine
Arthur
J. Tilden
Tilden
White House
South
Senate
North Carolina
Keogh
Alabama
Strobach
Edmunds
Bogan
Logan
Lincoln
Washinacton
Pacific Coast
California
Gorman
Democratic Congressional Committee
Dodging the wool tariff issue sparks House debate
The House on Monday dodged the wool tariff question with a narrowly split vote of 148 to 126 as Converse sought to suspend the rules to restore the 1867 wool tariff. Sunset Cox faced questions over promises to Ohio wool growers while Belford and others accused Democrats of hoodwinking voters.
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House
Converse
Ohio
Carisle
Sunset Cox
Carlisle
Morrison
Belford
Cox
Hill
Hancock's Campaign Expenses Revealed at DNC Meeting
The New York Sun reports at a Washington briefing that the Democratic National Committee’s books show full payment of all claims and 31,800 cash on hand. It notes contributions to Gen. Hancock’s campaign from Samuel J. Tilden and other leading figures, contradicting charges that Tilden tried to defeat Hancock.
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Democratic National Committee
Washington City
Hancock
Tilden
W. H. Barnum
W. L. Scott
Pennsylvania
Herry A. Payne
Ohio
Oliver H. Payne
New York Sun
Washington
West
Samuel J. Tilden
Harcock
New York
National Committee
Connecticut
W. L Scott
Henry B. Payne
Oliver H. Paige
W. J. Gordon
Gen. Hancock
Minority Report on Forfeited Lands Declares Lands Granted in Aid of Texas Pacific Road
Morgan Gibson and Blair of the Public Lands Committee submit a minority report to a bill declaring forfeited lands granted to aid the Texas Pacific Road. They argue courts lack power without Congressional authorization and urge Northern District of Texas circuit court jurisdiction over disputes between the United States and any person or corporation under the act. Dolph agrees with the minority on main points, doubting a forfeiture declaration was made, and believes courts can adjudicate such questions despite any forfeiture declaration.
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House Committee On Public Lands
House
Senate
Congress
Morgan, Gibson and
Blair
Public Lands Committee
United States
Circuit Court
Northern District of Texas
Ox Corporation
Dolph
Dakota State Capital Rename Sparks Editorial Clash
The New York Times editorial denounces naming the Dakota capital Bismarck as un American and urges Congress to withhold statehood approval until the capital receives a more fitting, locally respectful name reflecting American pride and democratic values.
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Dakota
The
New York Times
United States
Bismarck
America
Congress
Grant Falling Away From Illness at Fort Monroe
The New York Journal of Commerce Washington correspondent reports a Republican Congressman returning from Fort Monroe observed Major General Grant wasting away after illness. He described Grant’s face twisted, inflammatory rheumatism moving upward, and the sense that the commander’s time on earth may be limited.
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New York Journal of Commerce
Washington
Congress
Fortress Monroe
Gen. Grant
Grant
Bismarck in Bad Health in Berlin Dispatch
Berlin dispatch reports Otto von Bismarck suffering a severe gout attack and delaying departure from Friedrichsruh. The Lasker dispute provokes irritation, he has lost over forty pounds, and his diet has been completely changed, causing considerable anxiety about his condition.
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Berlin
Bismarck
Friedrichsrhue
Lasker
Fun in Logare's Camp and Mrs Logan Draw Politicians
A Washington special for the Chicago News portrays Logan as a magnetic force for politicians visiting his boarding house at 812 Twelfth Street. Visitors, from strangers to state figures, are charmed and pressed by Mrs. Logan and her daughter Mrs. Tucker as they move through the social network surrounding Logan. The piece notes Logan's restraint and the ladies' social power in securing attention for the General, with colorful anecdotes from guests and a Nebraska visitor marveling at Mrs. Logan's quick wit.
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Chicago News
Washington
Logan Ron
Twelfth Street
Logan
Senate considers sanctions on meat exports and inspection system
The Foreign Relations Committee reviewed an informal subcommittee report proposing no bill authorizing presidential action to suspend imports when foreign nations discriminate against U S meat. It favored the idea but deferred action pending treasury guidance on meat inspection and broader general suggestions.
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Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Miller
California
Edmunds
Morgan
Pendleton
Treasury Department
Mexican Central Railway to Start Through Traffic May Sth
Report from New York says through traffic begins late May with formal inauguration May Sth. The Mexican Central Railroad will link El Paso to Mexico City 1224 miles, run in about two days. Subsidy from Mexican Government totals 15 000 per mile, aiding a project boosted by New York and Chicago capital. Passengers may board in New York in a Pullman, baggage checked at El Paso, with Mexican Central taking over thereafter.
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New York
Custom House
el Paso
City of Mexico
Boston
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Chicago
Grant predicts Republican nominee and tariff issue looms
Times New York correspondent reports Gen. grant naming Blaine or Arthur as the Republican presidential candidate. He warns the Danville investigation could fuel a bloody shirt war, but the tariff question may dominate. He notes Copiah county troubles worse than the Danville riot and casts Democrats in a bad light, with Mississippi and South Carolina leaning Republican under fair election conditions.
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Times New York
Gen
Grant
Blaine
Arthur
Danville
Copiah County
Mississippi
South Carolina
California Senators Refuse toAdvise Delegate Picks
Senator Miller reports many California letters asking him to be a convention delegate and to advise on delegate selections. He says he wants the best man chosen and will not back any candidate. Senator Farley has likewise been asked to serve as a delegate but consistently refuses.
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Miller
California
Chicago
Farley
Unwritten History of Price Raid and St Louis Plan
An 1864 Missouri episode recounted in Chicago recalls General Sterling Price leading 20 000 rebels toward St Louis and plotting to assassinate Union officers and free prisoners at Gratiot street prison. Federal artillery and Rosecrans deterred the scheme. Pleasanton’s 6 000 men pursued and fought near the Osage river.
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Chicago
St. Louis
General Price
General Rosecrans
Gratiot Street
Price
Jefferson City
Fort Leavenworth
Pleasanton
Osage
The Government Must Stand by Sargent
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette condemns attacks on Minister Sargent by German outlets. It defends his fidelity to U S interests and blames our State Department blunders, urging the government to stand by him and demand explanations from Berlin through Washington.
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Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Sargent
Bismarck
State Department
Cchiltres
Washington
United States
Berlin
Where Wages are Best United States richer than United Kingdom
The London Times cites statisticians on national wealth and labor shares. The United States is valued at about 49.77 billion dollars versus Britain at about 40 billion. Wealth per inhabitant is 995 dollars in the United States and 1,169 in Britain. Labor shares are 72 to labor, 23 to capital, 5 to government in the United States and 56 to labor, 21 to capital, 23 to government in Britain.
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London Times
United States
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Newly Discovered Evidence in Fitz-John Porter Case
The Boston Herald reports new evidence showing Josiah Tachell carried a verbal order to Porter at 7 A M 74 TM M indicating Porter's actions could have altered the battlefield. If Porter had moved at daylight with the front there would have been minimal opposition and a better position before Hood, while Longstreet later occupied the same ground.
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The
Boston Herald
Fitz-John Porter
Josiah Tatchell
Porter
Hood
Longstreet
Forest Reservation Bill Aims At Missouri and Columbia Headwaters
Senate introduced Edmunds bill to create a national forest at the headwaters of the Missouri and Clark's Forks on the Columbia. It would withdraw about 6900 square miles in Montana Territory from settlement and sale and dedicate it to perpetual preservation of natural forests and river tributaries.
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Senate
Edmunds
Missouri
Clark's Forks
Columbia River
Montana
Everage National Forest
Columbia
The Coinage and Senator Jones in Nevada Silver Debate
The proposed two year halt to silver coinage looms as likely. Senator Jones has long fought for silver, supported by Ormsby county and local financial interests. Nevada eyes him for re election while state minds turn to silver as the dominant congressional issue amid Central Pacific pressure.
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Chicago Tribune
Treasury
John Sherman
Carson
Jones
Ormsby
Senate
Nevada
Central Pacific
Bodie mine to mill routes broken. tunnel mill starts
The Bodie road between the Bodie mine and the Bodie Tunnel mill was broken yesterday morning, with Marsden's teams hauling all day. The Bodie Tunnel mill began operations at 6 pm. Week’s shipments suffered from storms, totaling 1195.0 dollars. With twenty five stamps in use, output may rise. Rumors in San Francisco spoke of another Bodie dividend today. Stock traded between 93 and 10 dollars with light sales.
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Bodie Mine
Bodie Tunnel
Bodie Mill
Marsden
Bodie Rock
San Francisco
Free Press
Arthur Admiration at Washington Reception Report
A lady correspondent recalls a presidential reception scene where Mrs Co wore a Jacqueminot rose in her corsage. The President and the Maréchal Niel exchange flowers, observers smile, and Arthur’s flirtatious praise is cited by critics, recalling bygone days in Washington.
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Jacqueminot
Marechal Niel
Arthur
Washington
Harrison
New York Holds Key to Next Presidential Victory
The Republicans concede that winning New York is essential to securing the next President. They may favor a candidate acceptable to all state factions to boost November odds, potentially sidelining current leaders at National Conventions. Democrats likewise view New York as pivotal, knowing its loyalty is hard to secure. only Seymour in 1868 and Tilden in 1876 carried the state for the Democrats since the party’s founding.
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New York
Seymour
Tilden
Sun
Dem
Enterprise Aims to Sink Artesian Wells at Reno
A Reno company forms with capital stock of 10000 dollars at five dollars a share to prove artesian well potential in Washoe County. The Esmeralda Herald endorses the project as Nevada's best undertaking for growth and development and urges more such enterprise to lift hard times.
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Washoe County
United States
Reno
Nevada
Esmeralda Herald
Rhode Island Opens Presidential Year Election Drive
Rhode Island begins its state election cycle with March convention set for March 20. Governor Bourne is expected to be renominated as the state readies for its annual spring voting on the first Wednesday of April. The scene is viewed as dull barring notable intra party friction and past novelty from William Sprague's previous interventions.
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Rhode Island
Little
New England Commonwealth
Massachusetts
William Sprague
Butler
Bourne
Enterprise
Presidential canvass questions rise with Ed Munds and Bayard
The text notes growing Republican interest in Senator Ed Munds and a Democratic revival around Senator Bayard of Delaware. It suggests a historic national campaign with candidates in the field, signaling a robust presidential race ahead.
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Edmunds
Bayard
Delaware
Unusual Shoe Order for Colored Methodist Preacher
In Boston an order arrived for three pairs of shoes for a colored Methodist preacher. Measurements include a 734 inch across the foot instep, 1914 inch length, 214 inch heel width, and the wearer weighs 410 pounds, highlighting extraordinary fit requirements.
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Bicerr Taan
Carson
Boston
The Primary Election Law and Virginia Primary Process
The Virginia Enterprise discusses the impending Republican primary for delegates to the State Convention on April 20 and urges strict adherence to the new primary law. It outlines county committee duties, required notices, and the election board, voter qualifications, and penalties for fraud to curb past abuses and ensure party majorities select delegates.
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Virginia Enterprise
Disruption of the Democratic Party in Washington
In Washington on March 2, Democrats discuss Mr Randall’s sweeping move to defeat the Morrison Tariff Reform bill and possibly bar debate. Reformers claim the party may die like the Whigs, split between reform and protection, as Randall seeks to control the convention with or without Republican aid. The question is whether Randall can rule the convention and shape the party’s fate.
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Washineton
D. C
Randall
New York Herald
Circular to US Attorneys on Explosives Shipments
The Department of Justice circular dated March 12 1884 informs district attorneys and marshals that reports allege some persons aid crimes by shipping explosives to foreign ports. It urges vigilance under Revised Statutes 532 534 535 4278 4279 to prevent offenses and prosecute violators, signed by Attorney General Brewster.
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Department OF Justice
Washineton
D. C
United States
The
Benjamin Harris Brewster
Fast mail service cuts New York to coast time to five days
The new fast mail service begins today in the East and saves 24 hours on New York to this city and intermediate points. New York papers arrive here by Friday, Chicago papers by Thursday, reversing a six day to five day transit. The improvement foreshadows further gains as Pacific railways match East speed. Four years ago letters took seven days to reach the coast, and the current progress suggests larger reductions ahead.
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New York
New York Mail
Chicago
S.f.chronicle
German press boosts Minister Sargent in politics
The Virginia Chronicle notes the German press abuse of Minister Sargent may unexpectedly raise his popularity and wonders if he could become the Republican presidential nominee. It remarks that politics often yields strange outcomes.
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Sargent
Virginia
Chronicle
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Reral
City of
Mexico
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B. W. Parry
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