Early adjournment sought to halt senate wrangle on roach charges
Washington April 13 Special Republicans in caucus push investigation of Senator Road charges while Senators Chandler and Hony debate timing. Democrats brace for broader probes and possible sensational exposes on past records. Judge Hall sworn in as assistant attorney general in charge of the interior department. Georgia figures announce commissions and consular bids. Major Ketner named a Census Bureau special agent. Georgia postmasters appointed including Mattie Pulaski and G W Guthrie.
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Terrell Goes to Turkey in President's Senate Nominations
The President sent to the Senate nominations including Alexander W. Terrell of Texas as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Turkey. Also named were John J. Gawkins of Arizona Territory as associate justice of the territorial supreme court, James I. Treed of Igusas as U S attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, George J. Rump of Arkansas as U S marshal for the Western District, John H. AL Wigwam of Wisconsin as U S attorney for the Eastern district, and Alexander Watson Terrell of Texas noted as a prominent Austin resident with a background in law and politics.
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Why Fieds Resigned Assistant Postmaster General Evans Interviewed
In Washington on April 13 First Assistant Postmaster General H Clay Evans stated he would continue to perform duties of his office while a Democratic successor is chosen. He was questioned about the facts behind his resignation and indicated advisory pressure led to the decision.
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Postmaster General Withholds Promotion Amid Staffing Questions
The city delivery superintendent in Philadelphia died March 14. Postmaster Fields recently recommended a candidate believed capable of meeting service standards. The Postmaster General withheld approval pending further information, and Fields resigned days later. Reports claim the candidate, Richard H. Beckie, is a distant relative of Fields.
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Memorial on Martin of Kansas election triggers session inquiry
The Senate met for about an hour, largely behind closed doors, to address Memorials from seventy seven Kansas legislators about Martin of Kansas and Ady as senators. A privileges and elections panel report questioned the legality of the election by a body with ten uncertified members.
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Immigrant Shipments and Policy Notes at April Meeting
Washington reports detail 657 Chinese arriving at Victoria and 159 on the Magni, with many claimed as merchants seeking land. Treasury instructed ports to curb violations as Chilean asylum matters prompt State Department correspondence. Other updates cover postmaster appointments, wild west shows, and a Democratic leaders’ conference in the capital amid regional incidents.
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Pardridge Wife Promised Million to Help Him Stand
Chicago April 13 May wheat slipped to 80 cents from yesterday as market mood turned cautious about a rumored May wheat deal. Pardridge claimed his wife would provide $1,000,000 to steady his finances, while insiders doubt she will sign papers tied to the family estate. The trading scene showed short-covering reluctance, margin concerns, and suspicions of a powerful clique driving prices.
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John Culhe
Aymour
Destruction and Loss from Cyclone at Robinsonville
A Mississippi cyclone and fire devastated Robinsonville and nearby areas, killing at least seventeen people including one white and sixteen Black residents, with about ten others wounded. The storm destroyed homes, a water tank, and left numerous structures razed, while peculiar wind effects and a stove fire started the blaze. Officials report extensive property damage and look to recovery efforts as authorities assess casualties across Michigan and Missouri towns and prepare funerals.
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Annie Speigh
Matuel Murray
Jerry Taylor
William Warren
Maria Swith
A. M. McCormick
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Ada Scott
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Albany factions settle dispute over The Argus control
Albany April 13 peace reigns between Hill and Cleveland factions over control of The Albany Argus. Mayor Manning the Cleveland representative was reelected president at yesterday's stockholders meeting. A large change of ownership carries on and race is shifted to a definitive plan.
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Tragedy Near Janesville Ends in Double Fire Death
A man, Gibson, killed his wife Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. Hearn near Janesville Wisconsin and burned their bodies in the home. A posse pursued him after shots were heard and the house set ablaze as his children watched. Authorities expect lynching if captured.
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New Sensations Looked For in Nashville Bank Case
Nashville apr 1 special says public belief grows that the tral of Frank Porterfield will reveal new sensations in the national bank case. The rumor links a million dollars in Tennessee bends on Gant it with the National Bank of the Republic in New York to a Nashville loan hidden in the game. The big loan allegedly had to be repaid, fueling failures of the Commercial National Bank and Dobbins and Duzey. Circumstantial evidence points to several prominent Nashville men.
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Husband killed as man jailed for murder in Athens town
April 13. Special. A colored man named John Armstrong was arrested after the disappearance of French Sharp on April 1 in Athens Fenn. Sharp's decomposed body with two bullet holes was found near trees close to town. Armstrong allegedly had an affair with Sharp's wife, and authorities say he disposed of Sharp. Separately in Nashville, Governor Turney named penitentiary commissioners J. Morgan D. K. Young and M. L. McDowell to acquire land for a new prison and stockade with funds up to 600 000 dollars and annual salaries up to 2 000 dollars.
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Clinton
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K Anard
Blount abolishes protectorate in Hawaii and flags raised
Reports from San Francisco April 13 describe Commissioner Blount dissolving the Hawaiian protectorate order and lowering the protectorate flag while the American flag is raised. He held audiences with the provisional government and a letter from President Cleveland defined his duties.
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consolidation of Mahoning valley iron interests near finish
Youngstown Ohio April 13 consolidation of the Mahoning valleys vast iron holdings including Youngstown Girard Warren and Pomeroy mills will be completed within days New York capitalists are in the city to close the deal The transfer involves between seven and ten million dollars and includes Union Iron and Steel Careyrights Youngstown Girard Warren Pomeroy and related companies.
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Judge Randolph Acquitted After Murder Trial Verdict
In Montgomery Alabama the jury found Judge Trandaipt not guilty of murder in the W. Metea case, the trial lasting about two and a half hours after a highly attended session. The verdict drew warm congratulations for Judge Randolph as supporters surrounded him. The report also notes naval drills at Fortress Monroe and Jefferson's Birthday observances at Ann Arbor with notable attendance. A Memphis windstorm caused unroofed houses and downed telegraph wires, while a forest fire in Raleigh destroyed farms and buildings. The day also records Hickey’s identification during a Texas-linked inquiry and local fire news in Ann.
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