Besieging Harrison and the cabinet talks
The piece reports heavy Republican pressure on General Harrison over cabinet selections. Windom, Blaine, and Wanamaker are discussed, with New York’s Platt faction urging harmony or risk excluding New York. Longstreet returns to Washington aiming for a treasury post, while President Cleveland intensively duties ahead of Harrison’s arrival.
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Harrison
Windom
Mark H. Drunnell
Treasury
Wall Street
Blaine
J Seuggls
Platt
New York
Whitelaw Reid
C. W. Diies
Judge Daniels
Thers
Wanameker
Nobile
Wanamaker
Longstreet
Longstreat
Washington
General Beaver
Georgia Republican Organization
General Longstreet
General Rosecrans
Register of the Treasury
Atlanta
Georgia Republicans
Washington Sey
W. T. B. Wilson
Georgia
Wasmotox
Cleveland
Capitol
Fairchild
White House
Mrs. Cleveland
Battle Over Cowles Bill Divides House Factions
House opposition grows as Speaker Cartiale faces resistance from colleagues who fear the Cowles bill will harm the Democratic Party. Senate support remains strong with a swift path to passage and a possible signature before March, while rumors of a pocket veto are dismissed by allies. Meanwhile, executive sessions reveal conflicts over nominations and a fateful Florida judgeship tied to long-running committee battles.
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Cartiale
House of Representatives
Tt Ledes
Carlisle
Carlisle, However, To Exy
Democratic Party
Senate
Kandal
Cleveland
Ermentrout
Randall
Cabinet talk and New York contenders in Harrison era
February 25 dispatchs discuss potential Harrison cabinet choices with James G Blaine William Windom Redfield Proctor John W Swift John Noble Jesse Rusk and John Wanamaker named for key posts. Debates about Palmer Furnas Husk Sharpe and Windom linger as WI and IL delegations visit the president elect and aides joke about a release book for cabinet choices.
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Wasmmaron
James G. Blaine
Treasury
William Windom
Redfield Proctor
Vermont
Navy
Interior
John W. Swift
California
Atornes
John W. Noble
Missour
John Wanamakir
Jesasuah Rusk
Wisconsin
Platt
Miller
New York
Brew York
Harrison
Empire
Tate
Morton
Palmer
Michigan
Nebraska
Robert W. Furnas
John M. ‘Thornton
Renator Palmer
Wicconaix
Husk
Proctor
Tulinos
Tiiiois
Hard
Bean
Illinois
Stee Gaay
Cannon
W. 8. &. Miller
Led Harrison
Toledo
Beldon
York
George Sharpe
Jix
Windom
Senate
Senate Passes Key Budget and Bridge Bills In Tight Session
In Wasrixeros on February 28 the Senate advanced several measures including four bridge projects and an interstate commerce act amendment over petroleum transport. The postoffice appropriation bill passed with limits on rent and utility costs. After a brief tabled motion, the Senate continued in executive session until late, with a conference on the District of Columbia appropriation reported and agreed to.
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Wasrixeros
Sbexmat
Saalitary Reservation
Fortress Monroe
Elizabeth City
Virginia
House
St. Johns River
Tallapoosa River
Judkin's Berry
Alabama
Sherman
Mesart
Platt Sherman
Gray
Cullom
Call
Harris
Ris
Riddisberger
District of Columibis
Conference Cony
Peete
Tisza
Hungary
Ireland
Duscum
Father Clarke
Avoca
County Wicklow
Father Kennedy
Dongeerer Petatoe
Phenix Park Myardera
Parnell
Engilad
Lowpos
Norwérk
Som
Wacx
Chicago
America Sluba
Senate Sessions Hear Zoological Garden Provision In District of Columbia
In a late February House session the conference report on the District of Columbia bill instructed receding from disagreement to approve a zoological garden in the district and allocate $20,000 for grounds purchase. The debate touched fisheries protection and naval appropriation matters with amendments adopted and measures referred to conference as the evening adjourned.
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Eton
Missouri
District of Colambia
Senate
Jaid
Alaska
Dann
Arkansas
United States
Ben
Dans
Herbert
Alabama
Committee On Naval Affairs
Outelm
Jetle
Maine
Democratic Party
Messrs
McAden
House
Goat Island
District of Columbia
Belston
Eeasion
Ermenti
Pennsylvania
Muhlen
Robert Filton
Chipman
Michigan
Lewis Cass
Randall
O’donnell
Gudebon
Seymour and Allen
Sayers
Texas
Townsend
Illinois
Pacific Guano creditors meet. Gliden, Curtis, Dove debts rise
Creditors of Pacific Guano company, Gliden & Curtis, and partners meet in Boston February 28. John Ropes, as assignee, reports liabilities at 2,467,800 with assets of 422,284 and notes 1,781,142 owed to Gilden & Curtis. Committee chosen to seek an ongoing business under their supervision while windup options are considered. Smith’s invests reveal major sums into Glidden firms and related ventures.
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Bostox
Pacific Guano Company
Gliden & Curtis
Joby M. Gliden
G. W. Dove
John ©. Ropes
Essignee
Iist
Ropea
Wiic
Gilden & Curtis
Ohio and Western Coal and Iron Company
George W. Dove
John M. Glidge
Smith
Gladden
Oslo
Indictments Grow Against Ives and Stayner and Other Charges
New YorkFebruary 28 Four new indictments against Ives and Stayner include two grand larceny and two fraudulent stock issues raising total indictments to eight with one misdemeanor. If convicted on all counts they face state prison terms. Bookkeeper Woodruff cooperates with district attorney. grand jury to scrutinize further. Sick Congressmen Washington February 25 Two Tennessean congressmen slated to attend House sessions. Whitthorne has been absent this winter.
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Ives
Stayner
Woodruff
New York
Grand
Nergon
Bome
Eteata
Waswinaroxr
Tennemer
Congrese
Whitthorne
Votes of Confidence Sought in Attorney General Webster
London parliamentary reports describe Mr. Sexton expressing intent to compel Major Saunderson to reveal officers pledging to support him and bind obedience to the crown if Ireland gains home rule. Questions arise about the Times, Parnell commission, and the government’s stance on Attorney General Webster.
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Hebrary
Sexton
House of Commons
Major Saunderson
Parnell Commission
Healy
Ireland
Chamberlain
William Harcourt
Sir William
William
Ppood Tasia Ty
T. W. Kassell
Dillon
Mr. Dillon
Willian O'Brien
Balfour
Charles Russell
House If Commons
Campbell
Antwerp
Pigott
Parnell
Train Ridiculed by Maniac Arsonists on Board
Charles H. Remington of Chicago caused panic on a southbound Louisville and Nashville train near Montgomery Alabama by wielding a Winchester rifle and threatening passengers. Police disarmed him and prepared to guard until a friend could take charge. Other items report a Tennessee feud leaving one dead and another wounded and a separate market election dispute in Charleston.
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Gerald
Polles
Eaphor
Remington
Chicago
Tim
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