Georgia Republicans Amid Post Office Power Plays
In Washington and Atlanta factions clash over future posts. Clarkson is linked to Wanamaker cabinet plans with Wanamaker possibly moving to the Senate to replace Cameron of Pennsylvania. Longstreet Wilson and others press for Atlanta postmastership. Wilken, Rhodes, Angier, and Jenking jockey for offices as court politics swirl. The Senate caucus debates president pro tempore duties, weighing a single election versus day by day appointments, with Ingalls likely to serve in the absence of the vice president.
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Clarkson
Wanamaker
Senate
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Pennsylvania
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Quay
Ghulgia
Georgia
Atlanta Post Ofice
Lonatreet
Wilson
Lamgstreet
Lewis
Miller
Tle
Jenking
George Thomas
Urey
Stavlers
Chamber
Ingalls
Volespere
Torton
Senate Confirms Clarkson Nomination Assistant Postmaster General
The Senate confirmed Air Clarkson to be first assistant postmaster general amid discussions of Mexican Cuban and Central American relations. A select committee was proposed to study US relations with Cuba Mexico and Canada, with support from several senators and opposition from others. The diplomatic corps was formally received at the White House by President Harrison and key officials.
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Gibson
United States
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Central America
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Patt
Moor
Reagan
Canada
Cuba
Hoyle
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Department of State
Blaine
Adee
Harrison
Russell Harrison
Secrat Fobla
Wanamaker
Miller Ware
Bedny
Dhe Eas Geezom
James S. Clarkson
Towa
A EL Stevenson
John A. Kasson
Jaws
William Watter Phelps
New Jersey
George H. Buten
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Berlin
Samoan Islands
Ebvert D. Weed
Monigua
Territory of
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Lewis Woltley
Tucson
Arizona
Rathbone Gardner
Rhode Island
District of Rhode Island
William Dunlap
Indiana
District of
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Weat Point
B. Genroa & Sona
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August Lindbaugh
Charles Renbache
Daniel Clark
John Kemheimer
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Lipanon
Chy’ All Valley
Philadelphia
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Light
Chattanooga
Cuarrancoos
Ifty Iron Workers
Lookout Iron Company
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Oklahoma Boomers Prepare for Oklahoma Territory Move
Predictions of imminent settlement surge as boomers press to move into Oklahoma Territory amid prairie fires and cattleman tension. Officials report trains passing through fire and smoke as Governor Harrison's proclamation looms, with settlers hopeful for spring plowing and peaceful entry.
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Guilty McDow A Verdict After Murder Trial at Caystem
The inquest into Caystem Pawson's death followed a drenching storm that likely saved a lynching. McDow was found guilty of a gunshot homicide with Moses Johnston named as an accessory before the fact. Witnesses described a complex scene at McDow's office and housing, with a woman connected to McDow and a guard at the gate during the burial. The verdict notes possible post mortem exhumation and theories of poison to seal the victim's lips.
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The Little French Maid Controversy at Dawson House
March 14 special report from Jrancustos C shows the French nurse at the center of rumors of corruption connected to the Dawson tragedy. Mrs. Dawson remains convinced of the nurse’s innocence but local evidence points to her involvement. A dismissal is expected soon, with further statements anticipated from the nurse.
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Bank of France
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Comptoir De'Escampte
Societe Des Metaux
Bank of Francs
Mallet
Vernor
Duval and
Hottinguer
la Paris
Bouvier
Comptoir D' Encompte
Lynchers Hang Fletcher After Jail Break in Virginia
A mob of about seventy five men overpowered jail staff and hanged Magruder Fletcher after forcibly releasing him from the Jefferson jail near Virginia. Fletcher, accused of assaulting Obediah MacCrogdy, was brought to a pine tree roadside death around 3 a.m. A coroner’s inquest blamed unknown assailants for his death, noting four bullet wounds and signs of torture. Local officials express indignation while plans emerge to try suspects in nearby courts. In Utica New York, Virgil Jackson was hanged for the murder of Norton Metcalf following a romantic crime.
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Samuel Metzon
Kaya
Meetzon
Benjamin L. Meetzon
Higgins
Fletcher
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P. B. ‘Smith
Northampton County
Acoma
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Uniea
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Norton Metcalf
Augusta Center
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The Ross Swindler and a Chicago Fraud Scheme
A Chicago report details Alfred W. Post’s Western Freight Claim Bureau fraud, outlining how he lured investors with promised profits, exploited victims nationwide, and fled after a large financier, Albert A. Slanger of Munger Wheeler & Co., was squeezed for cash. The expose notes Post’s disappearance and a rising tally of harmed investors amid ongoing investigations.
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Chcaco
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Post
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French Senate Debates Naquet Prosecution and Clash
In Paris the senate voted 113 to 91 to proceed with the prosecution of Naquet amid charges tied to a patriotic tongue. Laguerre urged pacific, legal action while denouncing the secret society claim about the Patriotic League. Debates spilled into duels rumored among several deputies as the chamber authorized prosecution by 334 to 227. Other French notes include war minister De Freycinet handling marine duties and factory strikes spreading from Lille to Roubaix.
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