Reformers and political squabbles across party lines
A collection of public letters and editorials reflect on civil service reform and party politics. General Williams calls for a total purge of officeholders and a sweeping house cleaning. responses discuss party emblems, press retractions, voter power, and factors behind Cleveland's election in the 1880s era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cerro Gordo
Williams
Kentucky
Garret
Treasury
Gien. Williams
United States
Notable Nineteenth Century Figures Packed in Fragmented Report
David A. Wells to speak at a free trade feast in New York tonight. A Tennessee messenger aged three years carries the state’s electoral voice to Washington. Various notes record oddities and anecdotes about politicians, actors, and judges, including Dunn’s injury settlement, Hammons’s fall, Evarts’s long candidacy, Barnley Campbell’s wealth from plays, and Judge Caton’s Willard's board memories from 1853.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David A. Wells
New York
Tennessee
Washington
Monroe
L. Dunn
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Bartley
Judge Caton
Franklin Pierce
Willard
Murder arrest and mixed trial updates across cities
Telesporo Aguilla was arrested in Corpus Christi for a murder from two decades ago. Peter McEloch and George L. Dunlap face suspension by the Chicago board of trade. Mayor William P. Howell dies in San Francisco amid the Ransier-Sutter murder trial in Syracuse where the jury found Mrs. Ransier not guilty. Moses Solomon, Portland commercial traveler, found dead in snow near Albany from exposure. A Savanna despatch notes five Havana-bound passengers denied landing in Tampa for lacking passports.
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Ransier-Sutter
Syracuse
N. Y
Ransier
Moses Solomon
Rissinger & Co
Portland
Ore
Albany
Savanna
Havana
Tampa
Fla
Randall's South Trip Sparked Democratic Debate
Washington commentary on the Louisville Courier Journal piece alleging Mr. Randall plans a southern trip to heal party rifts and press tariff reform. The piece notes Randall's speakership bid is unlikely, warns of potential strife, and details party leaders' skepticism about his aims and unity.
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Washington
Louisville Courier-Journal
Watterson
Randall
South
House of Representatives
House
Congress
Democratic Party
Ilis
Courier-Journal
O’hera
Acrimonious Debate Over Interstate Commerce Bill in Congress
The House debated the interstate commerce bill with amendments on race based seating and equal protection. Crips amendment allowing separate cars was adopted after Breckenridge substitute. Debates referenced deaths of Evins and Donegan with scheduled resolutions, and a bill aiding Ashvelot wreck sufferers. Adjourned after attorney general note and a tabled motion to reconsider.
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Morrill
Hale
Senate
Hugh McCulloch
McPherson
New Jersey
Yeas
Slater
Secretary of War
Dupont
Bratton
South Carolina
J. H. Evins
House
Ermentrout
Pennsylvania
William H. Donegan
Cox
New York
United States
Horr
North Carolina
Crisp
Georgia
Smalls
Geogia
Washington
New Orleans
Hervert
Alabama
Mr. O'Hara
Congress
Breckenridge
Arkansas
Reed
Maine
Reagan
Mr. Reed
Mills
Goff
West Virginia
House of Congress
Dedication Arrangements for Washington Monument Ceremony
Washington announces a February 21, 1885 dedication at the monument base. Civil, military, and naval groups are invited to attend. Lieut. Gen. P H Sheridan marshals the day and assigns positions. Program includes music, prayers, remarks, and the structure’s formal transfer to the president.
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Washington
Congressional Commission
Washington Monument
Associated Press
United States
P. H. Sheridan
United States Army
Senate
John Sherman
Mr. Sutter
Christchurch
Alexandria
Ala
W. W. Corcoran
Washington Monument Association
Joint Commission
George Washington
Capitol Grounds
Preparing to Unveil the Statue of Admiral Dupont
Secretary Chandler invites officers and men who served with Rear Admiral Dupont in the Mexican or Civil War era to attend the unveiling ceremony set for Saturday afternoon. Also notes Nat. City Bank of Lynn, Mass extends corporate existence to December 20, 1904 and census action debate in Massachusetts.
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Chandler
Admiral Dupont
Naece City Bank
Lynn
Mass
Wright
Reigel Robinson clothing house failure shocks Buffalo
Buffalo news reports the collapse of Reigel & Robinson Western New York’s largest clothing house after 10 years of operation. Assignee George Rosenberg of Rochester values stock at 100000 with assets between 150000 and 200000, and creditors pursue about 60000 in notes. Debtors’ inventory begun to be sold to satisfy creditors while officials assess claims. The story also covers the Wallace murder trial in Augusta and a budding telegraphers’ movement in New Orleans and Boston amid wage disputes and potential strikes.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Reigel & Robinson
New York
Main Street
Boston
George Rosenberg
Rochester
Perm
Third National Bank of Buffalo
Augusta
Wallace
E. W. Whitehouse
Charles Morgan Wallace
Libby
Hallowell Road
Mr. Cobb
Cobb
Malloy
Joseph Perry
Downs
Perry
New Orleans
Brotherhood
Eckert
Allyn
Western Union Company
Western Union
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Baltimore
Gould
Telegraphers’ Advocate
J. B. Taltavale
Jay Gould
Sabaries
Washington espionage linked to Greely and Howgate
Dec 17 report states a espionage spy system followed Lieut Greely after defaulter Howgate. Sgt Holtworth opened Greely desk and copied two letters from Howgate. Lincoln says he pursued Howgate when clues arose but press fatigue halted efforts.
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Washington
Lieut. Greely
Howgate
Holtworth
Lincoln
Greely
Haltworth
Sergi. T Holbworth
Hewgate
How
Protest Over Spanish Treaty By Iron Ore Interests
North west iron ore producers and ore transport factions met in Cleveland and adopted a memorial to Congress opposing ratification of the Spanish reciprocity treaty. They object to free Cuban ore duty terms seeking to protect domestic industry worth $35 million in capital.
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Cleveland, QO
Lake Superior
Congress
Spain
Sr. Louis
National Sugar Growers Association
Missouri
Illinois
Iowa
Wisconin
New York
Kansas
Norman J. Colsman
Wiley
United States Agricultural Department
Seth M. Kenney
Minnesota
A. W. Potter
Cleveland, O
North West
Moonshine Raid Ends in Double Death in Hall County
In Hall county last night two moonshiners Anderson Grant and Prater were killed during a raid by deputy marshals led by Gaston. The five-man force from Atlanta was heading to Grant's distillery when intercepted by the moonshiners. Revenue men were reinforced by Gainesville residents, leaving two revenue agents badly beaten.
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Atlanta
Hall County
Anderson Grant
Prater
Gaston
Grant
Gainesville
Funeral for Mrs. Singerly Held in Philadelphia
The funeral of Mrs. William Singerly, widow of the Philadelphia Record proprietor, was held at her residence this afternoon. Leading business figures and prominent families attended as Bishop Simpson officiated with Rev. Mr. Tullidge of St Andrews Church. Interment followed at Laurel Hill cemetery.
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Philadelphia
Dee
William Singerly
Philadelphia Record
Bishop Simpson
Tullidge
St. Andrews Church
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Southeastern railway bondholders meet in Montreal
The first general meeting of the Southeastern Railway bondholders was held in Montreal. Trustees Redfield and McIntyre resigned. Warren K. Blodgett of Boston and W. C. Van Hore of Montreal were appointed to replace them. Road operation for the past year was reviewed and deemed satisfactory.
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Montreal
Southeastern Railway
Mesers, Redfield and McIntyre
Warren K. Blodgett
Boston
W. C. van Hore
Met opera suit and stage blaze stir New York
In New York on December 17, Mme Sofia Schalchi Lolli sued Henry K. Abbey for 138.34 unpaid salary, Abbey countered with a 5000 claim for nonperformance. Other items include a Sullivan and Green trial verdict of not guilty, sanitaries seizing two tons of poisoned candy, a man found dead at Cypress Hill, a domestic arrest over a newborn, a fire at the Metropolitan stage scene, stockholder Robert J. Dean alleging misappropriation against W. Parrish and Hollingshead, Dane consul Braem linked to anonymous letters, and other court actions.
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New York
Mme
Sofia Schalchi Lolli
Henry KE
Abbey
Metropolitan Opera House
Ats
Sullivan and Green
Board of Health
Benj. T. Brooks
Brooklyn
Cypress Hill
Mary Welsh
W. D. Harper
East Sixty-fifth Street
Bellevee Hospital
Robert J. Dean
Hollingshead Manufacturing Company
W. Parrish
Parrish
Mr. B. Hollingshead
Dean
Henri M. Graem
Trinity Church
Braem
August Belmont
Belmont
Mr. Braem
Miss Bridge
William F. Bridge
Stuyvesant LeRoy
Howard M. Wiede
C. A. Browning & Co
Summer Street
Boston
St. Nicholas Hotel
James Wilson
Ruland
John David
Studd
Anna Green
Robert Morris
LL. D
Kentuky
Free Masons
Masonic Temple
Robert Burns
Hion
Wm. M. Evarts
United States
Wedding in Providence Ends With Luxurious Reception
In Providence on December 17 Miss Mabel Barnaby, daughter of Hon. J. B. Barnaby, married John Howard Conrad, a Chicago businessman and cattle firm head. The ceremony occurred at Grace Church with Rev. D. H. Greer officiating. A vast reception followed at the bride’s Broad way home, featuring lavish decorations, a celebrated carriage turned banquet hall, and invitations for 2000 guests. The couple departed for New York for a Windsor Hotel suite, with a Cuba and southern wedding tour planned. The bridal gifts totaled $75,000, including $50,000 in stock to the groom and a $5,000 diamond necklace to the bride’s father.
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Providence
Mabel
J. B. Barnaby
Democratic National Committee
New England
John Howard Conrad
Chicago
Huilbert-Conrad Land and Cattle Company
Wyoming Territory
Grace Hhereh
D. H. Greer
Broadway
Cleveland
Thomas A. Hendricks
W. J. Barnum
Gorman and
Jonas
Carlisle
Hulbert-Conrad Company
Pinard
New York
Germania Orchestra
Boston
Band of Provdence
Windsor Hotel
Cuba
South
Laconia Reports Heaviest Earthquake Shock Yet
A powerful earthquake rattled Laconia New Hampshire at about 2 o'clock this morning. The tremor was felt across adjacent towns with Centre Harbor experiencing the strongest jolt lasting about thirty seconds. Doors and dishes rattled in numerous homes as the shock appeared to move from the north toward the south.
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Laconia
N. H
Dee
Centre Harbor
Attack on guards at Juniper Brothers mines near Nelsonville
In Columbus Ohio on December 17, reports say the syndiccate and coal exchange received word of an attack on guards at Juniper Brothers mines near Nelsonville last night between 11 and 12 o clock. About 50 shots were fired. No guards were injured and the attackers reportedly escaped. Today quiet prevails.
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Leganon
Mayer
Jorge
Ebright
Augusta
Bendurant & Jopling
Coluembus
Syndiccate and Coal Exchange
Juniper Brothers’ Mines
Nelsonville
Philadelphia and Reading railroad enters allotment plan
The Philadelphia and Reading railroad company will adopt an allotment plan for 1885 coal production. The program bases 36,000,000 tons and is to take effect February 1, with the Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley railroads as participating parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia, Pa
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Rates for Winter Carnival Travel To Montreal 1885
Boston and Maine railroad officials report committee on travel rates for the Montreal winter carnival. Listed fares include Boston 1050 other Mass cities, Nashua 10, Norwich 10, New York 12, Providence 11, Worcester 10, Portland 7.50, and New Haven 12.50. Return travel deadlines apply January 29, 1885 outbound and February 7, 1855 return.
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Eral
Boston and Maine Railroad
Portland
Montreal
Boston
Mass
Brockton
Concord
N. H
Fall River
Fitchburg
Haverhill
Lawrence
Lowell
Manchester
Nashua
N. E
Newport
R. I
Norwich
Conn
New London
Palmer
Providence
Springfield
Salem
U S Nicaragua treaty opposed by Times leader
The Times leader attacks the proposed treaty with Nicaragua. London Bridge blast leads to extra guards around Buckingham Palace. Reports discuss imminent Brazil Argentina war. Gen Carios Pacheco sworn minister of public works in Mexico. Vienna dispatch notes unclear on Kossuth’s fate.
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Loupon
Dee
the Times
United States
Nicaragua
London Bridge
Buckinghem Palace
Brazil
Argentine
Carios Pacheco
Gonzales
Mexico
X Deepaich
Vienna
Leath
Kossuth
Western Associated Press Officers Elected at Annual Meeting
Detroit announces the election of officers for the Western Associated Press including President Joseph Medill of the Chicago Tribune, Vice President I F Mack of the Sandusky Register, and Secretary H E K Baker of Detroit. Directors named include Richard Smith, Naffaideman, M E K Stone, and others from major papers in Cincinnati Louisville Chicago St Louis Indianapolis Galveston and Dayton.
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Detroit
Mich
Western Associated Press
Joseph Medill
The
Chicago Tribune
I. F. Mack
Sandusky Register
H. E K. Baker
Richard Smith
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
N. Fifaideman
Louisville Courier-Journal
M. EK. Stone
Chicago News
D. M. Houser
St. Louis Globe Democrat
John C. New
Indianapolis
Transcontinental railway group seeks truce by year end
Curcaco December 17 at a meeting of the Transcontinental railway association a resolution urged telegraphing Commissioner North to call a truce until January first while ordering the auditor to settle all business by December 31. Railroad circles view the move as mere bluff.
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Curcaco
Transcontinental Railway Association
North
Bishops Read Pastoral Address at Centennial Conference
The closing address offers a Christian congratulation on the church state, reviews doctrine and future mission, and is directed to the Methodist people in the United States and Canada from Baltimore on December 17.
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Baltimore
United States
Canada
Enckes comet found near predicted spot by Princeton prof
Princeton New Jersey December 17 Prof Young of Princeton College reports Enckes comet discovered last night very near the predicted position. The object is extremely faint and slightly irregular in shape.
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Princeton
N.J
A Choice of Routes Presented to the Tour ist-Inspecting the Battlefields of the Rebellion
Jacksonville Florida December 15 1884 Special Correspondence of the Boston Post describes Florida Georgia appeals to northern and western visitors seeking health and comfort during winter. It details rail routes from Boston and New York to Jacksonville with through connections, time saves, and scenery. The piece covers Bay Line, Piedmont Airline, and Atlantic Coast Route options, noting improvements in southern travel and Jacksonville’s growth as a result.
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Boston Post
Jacksonville
Fla
Georgia
Florida
Boston
New York
Savannah
Charleston
Old Dominion Steamship Company
Norfolk
Merchants’ and Miners’ Transportation Company
Providence
Newport News
Washington
Alexandria
New
Fall Tiver
Norwich
New England Limited Express
Philadelphia Express
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Bay Line
Seaboard
Roanoke
Richmond
Danville
Augusta
Virginia Midland
Atlantic Coast Line
Chesapeake Bay
James River
Hampton Roads
Fortress Monroe
Piedmont
Potomac
Manassas
Bull Run
Johnmerebs
First Army
Charlottsville
Lynchburg
Atlanta
Richmond and
Greensboro
Lexington
Salisbury
Charlotte Sand Spartanburg
Lowell
New England
Sherman
Sea
East Tennessee
Virginia
Jessup
Macon
Millen
Central of Georgia
Central
Albany
Brunswick and Western
Waycross
Great Model Plant
Atlantic Coast
Ashington
Asandria
Fredericksburg
Petersburg
Old Dominion
Weldon
Wilmington
Western
South Atlantic
United States
Armory Dedication Boots Malden Militia Company IL Eighth Infantry
Malden marks the formal opening of its long awaited armory for the IL Eighth Infantry militia company. The event drew 230 guests at a banquet while city leaders and militia officers attended the dedication, with Mayor Loren L. Fuller receiving the keys and Capt. Harry P. Ballard vowing to uphold responsibilities. Col. Thomas E. Baker presented a silk flag from the ladies of Malden as the evening extended into early morning.
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Malden
Company IL
Eighth Infantry
Harry P. Ballard
Henry E. Turner, Jr
Commonwealth
Adjt
Gera. Dalton
Aldermas
Committee On
Mayor Fuller
Fuller
Capt. Ballard
Thomas E. Baker
Dalton
Nestleton
Rockwell
Currier
Peach
Ayres
Osgood
Sprague
E Glith Regiment
A. ©. Wellington
First Regiment
Couvere
Sleeper
Angostura Bitters Fame Claims Genuine South American Produce
The Angostura Bitters made by Dr I G B Siegert and Sons are the sole genuine import from South America. Other bitters sold as Angostura are counterfeit imitations produced in the United States. Seek the genuine article from Dr I G B Siegert and Sons.
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Dr. I. G. B. Siegert & Sons
South America
Angostura
United States
Geocer
Gruggist
Dr. I. G. Bs
Siegert & Sons
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Boston Weekly Post
Atly BC
SA Ee
A. P. Moore
Wrekly
Hoston Bost
Lucy Stone
Lowell Times
N. J
Houlihan
Worcester
Houlton
Houston
New York City
New York State Sanitary Bureau
Yoru
James Ambler
Post
Charles Gordon Greene
Massachuette
Eivery
Yellowby
Indiana
Rhode Island
Nevada
Manly A. Bingham
Bec
Ben Butler
Beilies
MR. Randall
Benjamin F. Butler
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Carroll D. Wright
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Secre
Lieut
Evening Star
Nowegaie
Mr. Vest
Secretary of the Navy
Vest
Dawes
Crow Indian
Interior Department
Committee On Foreign Relations
Brown
Committee On Railroads
San Francisco
Morgan
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad
Tunis
Republic of France
White River
Air
Carl Forsberg
Government Gymnasium
Stockholm
Sweden
Germany
Supt. Roberts
Forsberg
Greely and Howgate
Lincesin
TRS
New Haven, Conn
Edward Luzon
Birmingham
Lunon
Mercoy
TRE Association Gymnasium
Gotham Gleanings
Henry E. Abbey
Conrad-Barnaby
Anglo-American Telegraph Company
Ocean
Thompson
Mr. Edison
Channing & Farmer
John Polsey
Otctlook
Bic
Cincennati
G. W. Cunningham
Nashville
Charles P. Stifle
Allegheny City
B. B
R. Knight
White Rock
Steubenville
Sefferson Iron Works
Dowa Ir
Goss Marine Iron
Troy
Mount Ida
John Dauchy
Standard Oil Company
Aubrun
Legal Ministeral Association
Oliver T. Tayler
First Presbyterian Church
Dr. Tayler
New Ipswich
Dartmouth College
Dr. Hopkins
Arthur
Alumni Association
Auburn
New England General Ticket and Passenger Agents’ Association Today
Lucing Tuttle
Crmica Agco
Mississippi
Wisconsin
the Methodists
Louisville, Ky
James F. Hanahan
Louisville and So
theRebellion
Wilkesbarre
Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Company
Plymouth
State House
Henry A. Barrett
Commissioners of
State Aid
Post Publishing CO
Ublisheers
Caabhangiger Gegenseitiger Kranken Unterstutzungs Verein von
Sporting Matters
Boston Base Ball Club
Boston Base Ball Association
Washington Street
A. H. Soden
Senay
J. B. Billings
W. H. Conant
Franklin D. Roundy
Barnabas Hammett
A. J. Chase
Wobuurn
Woburns
Bostons
William Field
Crescent Rink
Cambridge
Seelye
Paris
Wyortland
Bijons
Alamedas
Leyden
Globes
Lowells
C, O'Mally
Malden’s Soldiery
Company L’s New
Phillip Best Brewing Co
L. Speidel & Co
Sole
Water Street
Damon
Marors
Sudbury
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurange Company
George N. Carpenter
Milk Street
Spechl
New Cloak
Chauncy Street
Essex St
Harrison Ave
N. B
Ders Mi
Derby & Kilmer Desk CO
Charlestown St
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