Harrison Reception at the White House Rouses Crowds
March 6 report from Washington describes President Harrison greeting thousands at the White House east parlor. Crowds thronged the corridor as he shook hands with visitors, contrasted with Cleveland’s more personal style, and he posed with children while Crown Prince Russell managed ceremonies amid delegations from South Carolina and Montana.
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White House
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Trinh Rueahl
Sagt
Russell
United States
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Washington
Monument Grounds
Cusning
Treasury
Pennsylvania Avenue
Treasury Department
Capitol
Magnesium Sons
Morton
Senate session unlikely to extend beyond three weeks
Wasmmerox March 5 special report indicates the senate will terminate soon with General Harrison not favoring southern elections debate this session. Senate leader Hoar pushing the resolution but it will likely be postponed to December. The president aims to finish foreign minister appointments this month, avoiding further session extensions.
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Bawa
Wasamaron
General Blair
Virginia
Chalmers
Wasmmerox
Senate
Harrison
Congress
John N. Huston
Indiana
Wass
Inaron
jSpecial
Indiana State Central Committee
Connersville
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Huston
SMR
OLD Biblis
James Lawrenson
Lawrenson
Post Office Department
Lawtenson
Philadelphia
Francis Granger
William Henry Harrison
E.W.B
Georgia
Earth Corocilon
Raxities
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House
Carter
Buncombe
Bonner
Mitchell
Lucas
Hyde
Thomas
Davidson
Fifty Congress celebrated for work and failures
The fiftieth Congress is described as productive with over 17 000 bills and 4 701 reports resulting in many laws though not all goals were achieved. Vetoes set a record, while new states and major projects like an interoceanic canal were advanced, yet key issues such as woman suffrage and pensions remained unresolved.
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Walt
Epecia
Fitters Congress
Heck
Congress
Br. Cleveland
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Highwayman in Tora Tackles the Wrong Men
Texas March 6 Special dispatch reports John Stoudemeyer of Land City held up by a lone highwayman wearing a cloak and mask. Stoudemeyer wrestled the robber's Winchester rifle from him and shot the assailant, Harris, through the bowels. Harris and two companions fled. Harris is expected to die as citizens scour the area for the others.
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Sax Axtonito
Texas
Newa
San Antonio
John Stoudemeyer
Land City
Atone
Stoudemeyer
Liane City
Stondemeyer
Lime City
Quarantine Conference Sets Health Rules and Stations
A quarantine conference led by Hon. Mowreuwrey and others debated a detailed plan for controlling disease spread. The report favors a flexible, case by case quarantine approach with clearly defined station duties, health officer powers, and public health transparency, plus health board coordination and station staffing.
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Adep
Mowreuwrey
Als
Piscard
Jasper
Meniapal
Lourdif
Reg
State Boards of Health
Refige
Frepeak
Indigta
Hailruus
THE NEW CABINET TODDLINGS AND RESIGNATIONS
The Bay spent the afternoon receiving callers as newly qualified cabinet officers began work with little official business. Secretary Blaine met Montana visitors while Assistant Secretaries Thompson and Maynard offered to stay on to aid Windom. Solicitor-General Jenks tendered resignation. Attorney-General Muller asked him to stay briefly as he acquaints with department duties.
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Thompson
Maynard
Windom
Window
Jenks
Muller
Tado
Impatient Legislator Faints as New Orleans Visit Turmoil Unfolds
Nashville dispatch reports an impatient legislator fainted amid party splits over a New Orleans delegation. Davis and Sparks clashed over train plans as a special car was sent with Davis’s group, leaving Sparks’ faction behind. W Virginia governor case heads to supreme court as Wilson fights Goff. Arrests and transfers cross borders in a chaotic March scene.
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Cleveland
New York
Barxisom
Harrison
Supreme Court
Wilson
Indiana
Orleans
Nashvitiz
Tenn
New Orleans
Haagset Cotern
Halph Davia
Shelby
Ator Sparkes
Benster Sparks
Nashville
Davis
Day
Sparks
West Virginia
T Cmartzston
W. Va
K. B. Garr
Senate
E. W. Wilson
Goff
Piesa
War in Hayti reports Legitime gains and defeats
The Atlas liner Andes arrived from Kingston with news of the Hayden insurrection. Port au Prince is described as prosperous with Legitime favored. January and February battles near L arcobe left Hippolyte's forces decimated, with key rebel leaders killed or captured. Other Haitian coastal advances list captured posts and lost forts as Legitime's army pushes toward Jalliere.
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Atlas Linn
Kingston
Jamaica
Haytian
Port-Au-Prince
Legitime
O'Piquant
Légitime
L'Arcobfe
Boxpatyte
Jeo Aercie
Hippolyte
Lagitime
Jalliere
Lac Grand Baltene
St. Marie
Gonaives
Marmalade
Fay
Banery
St. Michael
Fal- Hore
St. Lusienne
Belize
Hayti
Larmelle
Rocklerean Death by Own Action Shock Paris Bank
Paris reports that Rocklerean director of the Comptoir D Escompte died by his own hand with a revolver after losing $600,000. Evening papers and Le Temps agree on suicide. Directors announce readiness to repay deposits to reassure shareholders. bankers meet to ensure repayment if needed.
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Rocklerean
Comptoir D'Escompta
Temps
Comptair D’escompte
Compter D'Escompte
Orer
Servia's Young King Abdicates Throne
Milan abdicates Servia's throne. Crown Prince Alexander to be proclaimed king tomorrow with regents named for minority. Army commander Tung Milan to remain in post. Rumor states ex-Queen Natalie may return to Latvia. Other items note Mr. Parnell's thanks, Berlin order for Bamow restoration, and Jesuit fundraising.
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Betarave
Servia
Alexander
Ristich
Pratich
Ballmarkovic
Austria
Tung Milan
Natalie
Latvia
Kragaysvatz
Iron Works Turmoil Shuts Down Mills Across County
March 6 report from Pa describes Reading Iron works halting most production as coal and ore shipments are cut by the railroad. Keystone mill also shuts. six hundred workers affected. Philadelphia and Reading Railroad courts record two judgments against Reading Iron works totaling 140000. A separate strike erupts at Columbia Iron works in Hainesport over mandatory boots, with owners offering free boots and pay for injuries.
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Reading Works
Reading Iron Works
Philadelphia
Common Pleas
Philadelphia and, Reading Railroad Company
Burks County
New Jersey Iron Works
Holly
N. J
Columbia Iron Works
Hainesport
Burlington County
Giae
The Rush for Gold at Ensenada And California Mines
Gold fever spreads from San Diego to Ensenada as work halts on the Cuyamaca line and trains shift to the mines. Steamboats raise fares, stages carry crowds, and California papers warn cautious optimism while asserting new fields may yield riches. The rush draws thousands and sparks border tensions as Mexicans and authorities contend with influx and safety concerns.
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California
Enseneda
San Diego
Ensencda
Ensenada
Diego
Tia Juana
Cratoria
Mexico
Union
Anthony
Charles Bennett
John R. Berry
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