Opposition stalls Halstead nomination in Senate vote
Four Republican Senators join Democrats to block Halstead minister to Berlin as Payne and Cullom leaders resist. Sherman moves to reconsider while Logan and Logan allies clash with Halstead over the Payne case. Ohio's Payne remains noncommittal, Lincoln weighs England post as Oklahoma commission and other appointments loom.
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Plamb
Payne
Posteion
Sherman
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Ohio
Galstead
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Harrison
John C. New
New
Indianapolis Journal
Cleveland
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Evarts
Obie the
Senator Sherman
Obie
Oklahoma Commission
Oklahoma Territory
George D. Roberts
Maassachusetts
Wilson
Arkansas
J. Humphrey Otis
Springield
Genend Miler
Chozen
Postmaster General Clarkson questioned over appointments policy
The Senate and officials discuss politics and appointments as Gertoral Clarkson defends changes to fourth class postmasters. He cites delinquent accounts and better office locations, while asserting prior reshuffles were for service needs. Contingent expenses and committee organization topics also arise inWashington.
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Capitol
Sherman
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George Washington
United States
New York
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Senate of the United States
Washington Rush at White House Sworn In New Officers
Washington dispatch reports a crowded White House scene with the president busy from early afternoon. New officials Sworn in include Windom confirming the resignation of Judge McCune as assistant treasurer at New York, and Wildrim as chief supervising architect with Byrnes as new appointments clerk.
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Washindon
Horton
Blond
Windom
Judge McCun
York
Wildrim
Byrnes
Groxk
Messrs
Huston
Indiana
Parsons
Ohio
United States
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Washincion
Tha’ Aes
Teken
Supreme Court of the
Chae Chang Ying
United States Circuit Court
California
Interior Department
Sheffield Land company scheme targets ministers only
A confidential circular from the Singul ar Letters outlines the Ministers Investment Company based in Tuscumbia and Macon. It proposes to buy Sheffield property for one hundred twenty thousand dollars via stock sales to Methodist ministers with commissions for sales agents and a 5 percent introductory commission to sales staff. The plan promotes Sheffield as a rising city and urges ministers to subscribe up to twenty shares each, with purchases to begin in April.
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State
Tyain
Georgia
Et Tie Company
J. W. Newman
Huntavilla
Aleotietos
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Ttse
Pruslient
Macon
Dosey
See
Trens
Ala
Aereachers Investment CO
Tubiuatia
Vist Broomen
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Qresthinad
Preachers Investment Company
Sheffield
Axa Lf
Hellic] Son and Company
Preachers
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Uider
W. L Chambers
Nev
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Ay Borser
Charleston
Florida
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Thilroad
Americus Investment Company
Cordele
Birmingham
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Montgomery
Savannah
Montegomery
Senate
Lozy
Sud
Piasibte
Cleveland
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Tmomalvinia
Cleveland Party
Tampa
Cuba
Thankville
Mississippi Valley toll plan sparks effort to locate delegation
Fragmentary telegrams from Commodore Cann prompt Mississippi New Orleans attendees to present advantages of seaboard access. Delegates urged timely action to secure standing for Mississippi decisions amid ongoing discussions of transport routes and regional ties.
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Mist
Cann
Mississippi
Orleana
Mississipp
Oklahoma Proclamation Sparks Great Joy and Movement
Report from Wichra Kansas and nearby towns describes jubilant reactions to the opening proclamation for Oklahoma. Citizens celebrate with flags, bonfires, and canoe fires while cattlemen rush to stake claims. Western Kansas towns prepare for a population influx and expect military troop movements as railroad planning in the region progresses toward Kingfisher and Fort Reno areas.
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Jolt
Summers
Wade
Fort Neve
Gatlitte
Kran
Miles
Okishoma
Arkindir Gi
Torah
Hos
Milroad
Corps of Engineers
Cherokéa Stip, Beehion Point
Wautert
Kingfisher
Fort Teno
Railway Mail Service Appointments and Fatal Gas Incident
Postmaster General announces new division superintendents for the Railway Mail Service including appointments at St Paul Fort Worth and Kansas City with officials like Norman Perkins A Butler and J B Weaver. Vernon G Simpson dies from gas asphyxiation at Northwestern Hotel in New York City. investigators unsure if accident or foul play.
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Wastinton
Ther
G¢neral
Geneers
Bell
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Norman Perkins
Vica Wyiter
A. Butler
Asventh
Elavanth
Fort Worth
Teta
Weaver
George W. Hinrter
Perkinz
Litsisoy
Kansas City
Railway Postal Service
Sedalia
Dennicow
A. W. Fisher
North Carolina
Peaeek Bureau
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Brock
Fisher
Udley
Chandler
Indopandenco
Krersas
Interior
Gee
A. Mirginian
New York
Vernon G. Simpson
Mason Street
Norfolk
Northwestern
Chambers Street
Simpsory
Shupson Beatia
Brantigant
Proctor’s
G. W. Young
Auicida
Prisoner Clash at the Pinkerton Court House
March 23 in Ontcade reports a violent courthouse melee led by William A. Pinkerton over a prison escape attempt by Ed Zeizler. Zeizler, alleged fugitive from Pennsylvania, tangled with Pinkerton guards, was subdued, and Pinkerton himself briefly jailed before posting bond. A decoy letter scheme in New York also features, involving Woolworth syndicate checks and a suspect, Samuel E. McEwen, arrested after decoy mailings.
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Beng
Pinkerton
S. Ed Zeizler
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Zeizler
Washington Btresty
Doca Tuiness
Burnpean Bond Company
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Robertson
Seizier
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Ois Maperior
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Pinkérton
Zelzter
Zelzler
Bond
Zetzler
Ondr
Iliness
Zetzier
Scranton
New York
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Woolworth Syndicate
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Massilhumetes
Delaware
Occo
Stewart Building
Stewart
United States
Boek
Lancaster
Woolworth
Northern National Bank
Newark
United Community, Company
Samuel E. McEwen
Community ‘ Company
Shields
Sit' Dows
Woodworth
McEwen
Timate
Valentine death tale ends with green wax seal
A farmer refuses to speak to his daughter after a bitter estrangement. The tale follows the long silence and a dramatic valentine found tied with a green ribbon and wax, revealing the rift’s tragic remnants through generations.
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Nic
Bat
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Martin
Valentine, Sen
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