Washington Chases DC Staff Reforms and Spain Mission
Secretary Carlisle pursues a clean sweep of District of Columbia officials in the treasury department amid residence quotas and dismissals. President McKinley nominates Hannis Taylor to Spain and others to pensions and posts. Georgia, Alabama figures lobby for appointments as Washington buzz and party politics swirl around the capital.
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Washington
Carlisle
District of Columbia
Treasury Department
Department
Coluprbia
Senate
Hannis Taylor
Alabama
Spain
William Jockren
Minnesota
Connil . Brisarly
Tiuutington
Tenn
James FP. McCutcheon
Jacksox
Lenn
Invin Tucker
Newport News
Esam B. Britt
Suffelk
Ajl
Quieg
Cates
Keteh
Taylor
Mobile
Elis
Vertiie
Mr. Taylor
Blaine
Morgan
Behringsen
Whelps
New York
Weather Bureau
Ars Mortun
Georgia
Georgiana
Livingston
Kenty
Cout
B. WY. Richardson
Chappell
Columbus
Momson
Quincey Wday
Lindsey Johnson
D. B. Dyer
Augusta
Gresham
Quincey
Smith
West
South
Young
Pope Tiarrow
Harry Inckson
Niith
Supreme Court
Wore Barrow
Georda
Jackson
Redwine
Misa Gormaie
Beautiful Will
White House sees few applications for Orbea yesterday
President Cleveland dines with minimal public business as visitors focus on pending territorial appointments. He reiterates home rule policy and confirms selection from local residents where feasible. Introduced to the president by Congressman Pendleton, Professor Marcellus Marshall of Gilmer County West Virginia becomes a new Indian commissioner candidate.
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Orbea
Cleveland Sud
Washington
Marellaa Marshall
Gilmer County
Senators Debate People Election Of U S Senators
The Senate discussed the admission of three senators appointed by Montana Washington and Wyoming governors and considered a Hoar resolution on electing senators by the people. Peffer opposed the governors appointments while Sloar argued against a constitutional amendment. The chamber adjourned after routine business and speeches.
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Isonsalan
Hat
Senate
Willam BR. Gux
North Carolina
Leonard K. Bright
Indiana
Nour
William II, Milburn
Binois
Caray
New Mexico
Arizona
Utah
Oklahoma
Montana
Washington
Wyoming
Peffer
Senate of
United States
Peter
McPherson
Commissioner of Labor
Hoar
Oar
Thor
Washington Weather Dirties Records in Agency Inquiry
A chaotic Washington weather during a bureau inquiry reveals that property clerks manipulated storeroom access and prices. Furniture and department belongings moved to chiefs’ homes and private houses, with some items later returned while others remained missing.
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Washington
Brandon
Stone
Tle
Chiefs of Visions
Harrington
Ryan
Bureau
United States Consulate Sacked in Peru Incident Sparks Telegram
Washington reports a mob attacked a Peruvian port consulate injuring the acting U.S. consul while Peruvian police watched. Secretary Gresham ordered an investigation and demanded protection, punishment of the guilty, and reparation for American property and person. The incident highlights tensions with Peru and internal consul appointments.
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Washington
Chile
Peru
United States
Plive
Lins
Cresham
Thir Street
Galted
Gio
Mon
Hicks
Gresham
Department of State
D.C
A. S
Lima
Calla
Aquilla J. Daughberty
Ilinois
Harrison
As Asell Ae
Corro de
Wiliam Baldini
Callao
South America
Gladstone Moves to Speed Irish Home Rule Debate
Gladstone spoke in the House of Commons to move multiple readings of the Irish Home Rule bill. He argued the government would amend only minor points and urged the chamber to consider when the long controversy over Ireland would end. He traced the rise of home rule and the Liberal offer, noting opposition uncertainty about a final solution.
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London
House of Commons
Glatstone
Ireland
Trish
Liberal Party
Gladstone
Dupuy outlines policy amid tranquil France in chamber
Premier Dupuy asserted France remains confident despite recent painful incidents. He praised republican virtue, urged honest work, and called for orderly administration to hasten republican alignment with universal suffrage. Parliament should focus on legislative business as public calm endures.
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Renda Bint
Chamber of Deputies
Paris
M. Dupuy
Rem
Jesupd
France
Leave This Hall In Disturbing Wct At Wct Meeting
At the Chicago WCTU annual meeting on April 6 Mrs. Macilia B. Carse accused ex preacher Florence McCarthy of defaming the organization. She ordered him to leave and confronted him on the platform. McCarthy backed away as Carse, aided by a second woman, demanded he stay away and then resumed her address denying any cheating.
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Chicago
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Macilia B. Carse
Great Temperance Temple
Florence McGarthy
McCarthy
DOES IT MEAN WARP Troops May Be Called To Eject James City Residents
Raleigh X April Special reports a dispute over 1500 squatters on James A. Bryan lands in James City. Federal officers placed Black residents there during the war. Courts ruled these lands Bryan's. The residents refuse rent and defy law, inviting force if needed. Governor Carr warned action may be taken. Bryan arrived today and the case draws nationwide attention.
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Janes City
Raleigh
X. G
James A. Bryan
James City
Bryan
Orian
Carr
Kir. Bryan
Fire devastates Petersburg Prince and Sanatorium fires report
Petersburg Va April 6 fire on Sycamore street controlled by 2 80 oclock this morning causing extensive damage to several properties including C A Pope building valued at 10000 and insured. Petersburg Furniture Co losses 18000. Mars Morses restaurant and others insured. stock losses noted. Cincinnati April 6 College Hill sanitarium fire destroys main four story building. 300 patients evacuated with few fatalities. Chicago April 6 wife killed by husband at home in Ortell case. Memphis April 6 officers fire at suspect captured after attempted entry through window.
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Petersburg
Sycamore Street
C. A. Pope
Virginia Mutual Assiance Society
Petersburg Furniture Company
Mars Morse
Iesaaint
W. E.F. Sposwonod
Robert Schaefer
Cincinnati
College Hill
College Elm
O. Wverts
Garely
J. C. ©. Holenshade
Chicago
Caroline Ortell
Ortel
At & Bolles Station
Incident in 32 Caliber Firearm Attacks Fatal Moment
A group of officers faced a volley from a 32 caliber pistol as a suspect fired in succession at right temple locations. Officer Wilder observed a figure fleeing a back door but was struck under the chin with a rope, knocked down, and more seriously harmed by the wire-bag police device. The suspect escaped.
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Wilder
Leare
Arrest of the murderers who shot Abbie Oliver and her father
Louisville April 6 Jim Tee Tate and Wil Omer residents of Sturgis were arrested at 3 30 pm as accessories to the Oliver killing. George DeLanes Frank Holt and George P Henry were moved from Sturgis to Morganfield last night to prevent mob violence. Mrs Oliver was not seen first he parted. Taylor Oliver was shot twice and will die. He says he recognized Holt and DeLaney. Mrs Oliver says she cannot be mistaken as to DeLaney and Henry. The scene shows bullet holes and Taylor Oliver’s pistol was loaded.
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Abbie Oliver
Louisville
Jim Tee
Tate
Wil Omer
Sturgis
Oliver
George DeLanes
Frank Holt
George P. Henry
Morganfield
Great Temple Dedication Draws Latter Day Saints Entrants
Salt Lake City April 6 Special At 9 o'clock this morning a final gathering of elders and officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints assembled in the temple upper room to dedicate the structure to God and Mormon glory. Only initiates admitted The article notes other incidents including a shooting with a wounded girl funeral and impending arrests. Mary Minnehan of Paterson New Jersey recounts a $500 wager to ride freight to Chicago aiming to attend the world fair opening.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Church of Texas Christ of the Latter Day Saints
New Temple
Maxy Minnehan
Paterson
M. J
New Castle
Penn
Mary Minnehan
N. J
New Castle Junction
Athletic Sporting Club of
Chicago
Chicard
Arizona
New Mexico
Toledia
Montana
Tirali
Zion
Pita
Great Salt Lake Valley
Brigham Young
Church
N Nmber
North America
Johnston
Anny
Isx
Traccars
Union Pacific
Moruen
Mob chases accused lynching target at Salina mill attack
Salina Kan April 6 an unknown colored man assaulted Mrs Frost wife of a paper mill employee abducting her child then beating her a posse of fifty men pursued the attacker with warnings of summary justice The siege of Mormon devotion and temple plans dominate a chaotic report blending crime with religious spectacle.
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Ates
Krangees
Salina
Kan
WIFE MURDERER EXECUTED IN PITTSBURG
Dennis Clernan was hanged for the March 17 murder of his wife after a drunken spree. He struck her with a wooden bar, killing her within an hour. Clernan was convicted two months later and executed in Pittsburgh on April 6.
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Clernan
Pittsburg
Dennis Clernan
BI Patrick
Philadelphia
William Moore
Charles Madieu
Comunty
Moore
Larned Case Reheard In Anniston For Embezzlement
The verdict in the embezzlement case against W T Larned was set aside and a new trial granted in Anniston Alabama. Larned, former president of the Anniston Savings and Saposit Company, faced charges related to misappropriating funds from a note placed for collections. Judge Papiles ruled the evidence insufficient to sustain the jury verdict. Larned now resides in Atlanta.
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Larned
Anniston
Ala
Ve. W
Larned Dow
Atlanta
Brown Captures Two Sticks and White Pacehorse
Captain Brown, Indian agent, departed for No Waters camp to bring Two Sticks and White Pacehorse, the tea Fing teachers of 1tt Indians who killed four White men on the reservation night of February 2, 1803. He traveled with the agency physician Dr. Daniel and a police officer. a wounded man sustained a severe knee injury during the action.
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Pine Ridge
M. D
Captain Brown
No Waters
Ceptain Brown
Daniel
Witten Teem
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