Manning's Successor: Collins as Speaker Prospect
Washington report notes speculation on successors to Manning and the chance Manning era closure. It cites discussions with Speaker Carlisle about Treasury, his possible candidacy, and signals Fairchild as likely Manning successor amid cabinet rumors.
Talks of an extra session to act on pending treaties
Washington reports growing talk among Senators of an extra Senate session to address treaties not ready before March 4. One target is a treaty with Great Britain expanding extradition to curb financier emigration to the Dominion. A fisheries understanding with Canada may precede action, with a new treaty expected in coming weeks.
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Dependent Pension Bill Faces House Vote Over Veto
February report notes the invalid pensions committee moving to pass the dependent pension bill despite President Cleveland’s veto. G A R posts flood petition boxes, swaying Democrats in districts where soldier votes matter. Republicans are expected to vote for the bill and against the veto on Tuesday.
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Army of the Cumberland to unveil Garfield statue
A Washington meeting plans the May unveiling of a Garfield statue on the Capitol West Front circle. A committee reportedly proposes ex Speaker Keifer as orator, sparking charges of reviving a political corpse and arousing ill will among Army of the Cumberland members.
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Collins as Speaker Prospect Mentioned by Democrats
Washington February 21. A Democratic member floated Massachusetts Congressman P A Collins for speaker if Carlisle becomes Treasury secretary. Collins is praised as efficient, knowledgeable in parliamentary law, and backed by the New England delegation, though he has not indicated any ambition.
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The presiding officer reported President vetoes on pensions for John Reed Sr and Charlotte O Nea. A revenue tax recovery bill was referred to finance. AIndian traders inquiry continued during recess. River and harbor items were increased for Rouses Point, Narrows, and Burlington. A conference on differences between houses was requested. The Maritime Canal Company of Nicaragua charter was taken up.
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Rhode Island Society memorials peace over military spending
In Washington on February 21 the House heard a Rhode Island Radical Peace Society memorial urging restraint on vessels and forts and arbitration under international law. The Indiana election contest case Kidd v Steele favored Steele, and a conference on land law reforms was approved 96 to 38 with a further conference ordered.
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Treasury issues 10 million bond call for 1882 loan
The acting Secretary of the Treasury announced the 147th redemption call for 10 000 000 of the 3 percent 1882 loan to be paid at the Washington Treasury on April 1 1887. It lists the original numbers for bonds in 50 100 500 1000 and 10000 denominations and notes substitutions and cancellations.
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Grand Canton Palestine of Odd Fellows Ball in Lynn
The second annual ball and promenade concert at the Coliseum drew many attendees. Fifty members of Company D Lynn Light Infantry in uniform performed guard mounting and a fancy drill, impressing all present.
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Railroad freight clerk gone from Franklin depot
An investigation in Concorp New Hampshire finds probable defalcation of $1000 or more by Andrew Carey a Franklin freight depot clerk. Carey who served on the Boston Lowell railroad northern division disappeared after a week’s leave taken January 25 to visit his brother and has not returned.
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Ragpicker’s Crime Shocks Hartrorp Schoolboys Snowball Attack
In Hartrorp Connecticut on February 21, 56 year old German ragpicker John Hopper battered 9 year old Willie Shepard with a snowball, causing brain concussion and likely death. Hopper, jailed, attempted suicide in his cell by cutting his left arm, eight deep wounds. He was revived and may live.
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Attitude of Grand Army Men Toward It and Pension Debates
George H. Parca argues Grand Army of the Republic supports the dependent pension bill via the national pension committee and criticizes editorial claims of partisan bias. He claims veterans freely express individual views, cites post votes, contrasts Chamberlain and Higginson, and defends veterans’ right to favor the bill despite opposition.
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Police Matrons Debate At Woman's Christian Temperance Union
At a regular meeting on Tremont Street the group discussed police matrons. Speakers from the Home for Intemperate Women and Providence WCTU shared experiences in criminal courts and city care. The Boston Children's Aid Society and Kennard spoke on bills and progress toward matrons in large cities.
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Louis Roederer Introduces Grand Vin Sec Champagne
The Roederer house begins shipping a high grade dry champagne named Grand Vin Sec crafted from the finest black grapes grown in the Champagne district. It forgoes any brandy addition, aims to satisfy rising dry-wine demand, and is sold via John D. M. Williams as the U S general agent.
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Salem Aldermen Limit Banner Boys Parade
City board passes an ordinance amendment to ban un authorized show boards placards or signs on streets or sidewalks for attracting attention with a penalty up to 20 dollars per offence.
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