Washington notes slow cabinet changes after Cleveland takes office
Washington reports a week after Cleveland's start, few government posts changed while applications flood departments. Post Office lead applicant is Bell of Missouri for First Assistant Postmaster General. Cabinet slow, but bureau appointments expected by early next week as new administration begins work. Blair sworn in after Senate debate on filling Senate vacancy.
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Corn and Wheat Stocks and Consumption Report March 11
The March report from the Department of Agriculture shows 87.12 percent of the last corn crop remaining with farmers, up from 83 percent on March 1, 1884, with 675 million bushels in farmers’ hands. Western stock totals 490 million bushels, Middle 29 million, South 14.5 million, and exports 28 million. Wheat in farmers’ hands is about 42 percent of the 169 million bushels crop, with stock up 60 million bushels from last March.
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First Cabinet Meeting Under New Administration Held
In Washington on March 10 the first Cabinet meeting of the new administration concluded after about two hours. All members attended by noon and discussed applying civil service principles to filling government offices. Each officer named potential subordinates, but few specific appointments were agreed upon.
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Washington, D. C
White House Removals Under President Cleveland
In Wasurseros March 11 the first removals since President Cleveland took office occurred in the White House. Private Secretary Lamonte informed clerks Messie Morton Bel way and Duke and telegraph operator Mr Judd that their services were terminated. Lamonte says no new appointments will fill the vacancies as the positions are unnecessary.
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Interior Secretary Samar to stay in Papago dispute
Wasumotos March 11 report states Secretary Samar to allow courts to decide the Papago Indian reservation trouble, asserting the law should take its course as the case proceeds in court.
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Generals Schofield and Howard to Hear Hazes Case
Washteneron D C March 11 General Schofeld and General Howard with other court martial members arrived in Washington last night for the trial of General Hazes. The proceedings are set to commence today with the assembled panel ready.
Senate Wasnixaton Report Briefed by Vice President
March 10 The Vice President spoke before the Senate regarding a request from the Secretary of War. The remarks touched on war policy and funding considerations, indicating ongoing scrutiny of executive decisions and congressional oversight.
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Funeral of Wm Casey Cites Cigar Etiquette and Disease Claim
New Orleans on March 11 reports the funeral of Wm Casey a long time resident who died of mouth cancer doctors say was caused by smoking Havana cigars He had smoked high quality imports for years and was advised to switch to domestic cigars made by young girls amid claims Havana makers included unclean workers doctors say no poison in tobacco seeds and compare to Senator Hill of Georgia noting inoculation by maker related myths.
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Abe Buzzard Flees After Freebooter Posture Seen Near Reapine
In Reapine Pennsylvania on March 11 Abe Buzzard the Welsh Mountain freebooter caused a stir when Abraham Flickering, a farmer bound for Reading, picked him up. Buzzard revealed a six shooter, bought a ticket to New York, then boarded a freight train at a nearby depot. He vanished before authorities could detain him and is believed to be traveling toward Reading to meet Bill Weeder whose jail term nears expiry.
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Alamo Steamship Stranded at Tortugas Reefs Noted
Galvaaaron Texas March 11 The steamship Alamo stranded on Tortugas Reefs stirred talk in marine and commercial circles. It was the line's last new ship, arrived October 1 1483 on maiden voyage under Captain who has commanded since. It left March 4 on its twenty first voyage with three cabin lugers and twenty in the steerae. Cargo valued about 200000 included 1987 bales of cotton 272 bales of hides and skins cotton seed oil pecans and general merchandise. Built by John Roach Chester Pa registered 2236 tons net and insured.
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Murphy Murderers Began to Feel the Halter Draw
New Onueanas March 11 Judge Baker overruled the motion for a new trial in the case of Thos J Ford et al convicted of the murder of Captain Murphy. Patrick Ford and John are to be hanged at such time as the Governor may appoint. Thos J Ford Wm E B Caulfield and Wm M agro ban imprisonment at hard labor in the penitentiary for twenty years. appeal pending in the Supreme rt.
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General Grant Improves Under New Treatment
General Grant's condition is much improved, with doctors using stimulants instead of anodynes. He walked the hall for over an hour, easing his nerves and digestion, as letters arrive from many parts of the country checking on his health and recovery prospects.
Fatal melee in Nabunta leaves two injured, one dying
Dan Walker and Jim Shaw terrorized Nabunta residents yesterday. Walker wielded an axe and Shaw a six inch knife as they fought throughout the village. Shaw slashed Walker with his knife and then struck him with a rake causing fatal abdominal injuries. Walker is dying and Shaw is in critical condition.
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Telegraph companies cut stock quotation instrument rents
The Western Union Telegraph Company, controlling the Gold and Stock Telegraph Company, will reduce rental for stock quotation instruments from 25 dollars to 10 dollars monthly for Stock Exchange members and 15 dollars for others. Competitor Commercial Telegram offered 16 to 20 dollars.
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Germany to Make Reparations for British Flag Insult
Lord Granville told the House of Lords that Count Munster reported Germany would issue necessary reparations if true. The inquiry concerned German agents at Victoria in the Cameroons hauling down the British flag and Germany’s stance on England’s rights there.
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Rumor Count Von Munster to resign as German envoy
Bert reports March 11 that official quarters revive a rumor Count Von Munster German Minister to London will soon resign his post.
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Indian regiments cheer war with Russia and vow recruitment surge
Swakim March 11 native Indian regiments recently arrived express contempt for the Mahdi and confidence in England relying on volunteers to double and triple their numbers in a potential conflict with Russia. Canadian voyagers in the Sudan offer to re engage for autumn at double pay.
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Indiana to seek 15000 pounds from England in war scare
The Indiana Government informs the War Office that in a war with Russia India would request £15,000 from England. Viceroy measures collect camels for transport while Dufferin boosts popularity through readiness to repel any Russian invasion. Reports note strong devotion to England among Mohammedan population.
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Wholesale Arrests of Nihilists in St Petersburg
St Petersburg March 11 There have been two hundred arrests for Nihilism in St Petersburg and other large Russian cities in recent days. Among those arrested are several Poles and some convicts from Siberia.
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Why the United States and Canada Do Not Enjoy Closer Commercial Relations
Ottawa March 11 Mr Chariot in the House charged the Government with pledging to reject any fair reciprocity with the United States He said there is no effort to extend relations with the south boundary and that a fair treaty could exchange surplus products to both countries advantage if the Government pursues the right approach He believed U S administrative change could remove former difficulties and a favorable treaty could now be negotiated
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