Garfield Withdrawals Spark Open War Over Conkling Faction
A Detroit era piece argues Garfield’s withdrawal of Conkling allies’ nominations signals a long clash with the Grant faction. It portrays Senate votes as a test of presidential power and party loyalty, warning that confirmations would bind the Senate to a crime against the country and invite impeachment.
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Democratic Senator Questions Missing Senators in Safety Crisis
A Democratic senator asks a Republican about Mahone Gorham and Riddleberger. The reply suggests they are with the Committee of Safety, currently in a difficult position, while separately a contract is awarded to the United States Shutter Co of Boston to supply iron shutters for new public buildings in St Louis.
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A Demonstration by Mr Dawes that Amused the Democrats
The Senate sat crowded on May 6 with Messrs Edmunds and Davis present. Mr Dawes moved to proceed with caucus resolutions after reading the journal. The yeas and ways vote failed, adjournment was defeated, and Dawes shifted to executive business amid Democratic laughter as the chamber adjourned until Monday.
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Senate Debates Disclosure and Military Division Shifts
Washington notes the Senate votes to publish Senator Hoars speech on Chinese treaties while delaying broader disclosure. Military divisions are reorganized with Schofield on waiting orders and Sheridan commanding the Missouri Division. Nominations for assistant appraisers, receivers, and postmasters are confirmed. Indian Affairs officials change roles as Price is commissioned and Stevens becomes acting Commissioner. Extensions of six percent bonds proceed with Windoms target date of the 10th. Warrants issued for arrests of Black and Arbuckle amid guarded government remarks. Thornton expects no transfer to St. Petersburg.
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Telegraph Suits Report on New York Street Department Corruption
The Telegraph reports ongoing investigations into corruption within the New York Street Department. The article details lawsuits, alleged misappropriations, and related charges as officials and contractors face scrutiny. It also notes arrests and the discharge of several sailors accused of theft and related crimes.
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Forest Fire Destroys Acres in Rocky Woods Massachusetts
A May 5 6 forest blaze in Rocky Woods Holliston Massachusetts burned over a thousand acres of land and timber. Firefighters from Milford Hopkinton South Framingham and Holliston battled the flames most of the day until control was gained near evening. Heaviest losses fell to H E Bullard and J D and A F Shippe with partial insurance.
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Five Men Charged in Worthless Bonds for Star Route Contracts
Philadelphia reports warrants for five defendants in fraud against the Government over Star route bonds. Three arrested—William R. Cason, Joseph Funk, and Joseph Blackman—charged with conspiracy to defraud and perjury. Bonds dated 1879 tied to mail contracts from Texas routes. others performed by different parties at higher rates. Cason posted bail. others held for further hearing.
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Concord Driving Club Opens Season With 100 Dollar Purse Race
Concord NH May 10 meeting features a mile heats harness race for horses never beating 3700 with eight entries. Races at Nashville TN include Lettina winning for 2-year-olds, Bootiack taking 3-year-olds, and Guy winning the mile and quarter dash while Washington races are postponed due to rain at the National Fair Grounds.
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Jersey City Man With Smallpox Denied Admission
Edward McCarthy afflicted with smallpox sought admission to Charity Hospital but was refused. After visiting the First Precinct Station and being turned away by a sergeant, the case reached Chief Murphy who ordered hospital authorities to let him wait in the yard until county officials call for him. He remained at the station house corner at last report.
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Woman Drowns in Schuylkill After Wedding Day
Mrs Mary Patterson 23 leapt from Girard avenue bridge into the Schuylkill River and drowned yesterday morning. Her husband John Patterson a hosiery manufacturer. Friends cite poor health and excitement of marriage as possible causes.
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Machines to Replace Hand Sewed Shoes in Boston Market
Goodyear and McKay introduce sewing machines to cut costs while promising to match hand sewed quality. The article notes broad consumer demand for hand made goods and argues the machines offer advantages in welted shoes, including comfort, repairability, and uniformity. The Bay State Company in Worcester is also producing sewed brogans. The firm operates from 140 Congress street, Boston.
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