Cabinet prospects in Cleveland administration outlined
Washington dispatch details expected cabinet picks for President elect Cleveland. Prominent Democratic leaders named include Bayard, McLean, McDonald, Garland, Whitney, Manning, Pendleton, Vilas, Lawton, Jonas, Lamar, Eaton, Abbott, and Stockton. Geography of posts discussed, with Bayard likely secretary of state or Pendleton treasury, Garland for attorney general, and postmaster general as key patronage post.
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Cleveland
White House
Bayard
Delaware
McLean
Maryland
McDonald
Indiana
Garland
Arkansas
Whitney and
Manning
New York
Pendleton
Ohio
Vilas
Wisconsin
Lawton
Georgia
Jonas
Louisiana
Lamar
Daniel Manning
Manelage
Treasury
Whitney
Middle States
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United States
As & Rule
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Post Office Department
Interior
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Manuifest
James
Garreld
Navy
William L. Scott
Pennsylvania
Greystone
Tilden
State Department
Who Shall Represent New England in the Cabinet
Washington February 15 reports say Cleveland has locked himself in to draft his inaugural address and asks for written views from informants. Democratic leaders await his March arrival to continue interviews on key public issues. Cabinet talk centers on Massachusetts figures Adams and Abbott, with Thurman a major candidate for secretary of state or interior and possibilities of a treasury post.
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Cleveland
New York
Congress
Garfield
Senate
Albany
Lamont
Manning
John McLean
Olio
Democratic Party
Lsata
Thurman
Jurnan
Ceasury
New England
John Guiney Adams
Josiah G. Abbott
Massachusetts
Judge Abbott
Electoral Commission
House of Representatives
Lis Tory
Political Independence Amid Cabinet Speculation
The passage notes Massachusetts’ stance exceeding Mr Adams’s, who has cooperated with Democrats for two decades yet keeps his native independence. It suggests unlikely cabinet selections from Connecticut or other New England states.
Cleveland cabinet talks include Indiana senator on McDonald
Albany February 14 15 senators Voorhees Cobb and Bayard Gorman Scott Weed visit President Cleveland to urge McDonald for cabinet. They present a Democratic petition and say they will accept his decision. Manning later meets Cleveland and is believed to accept Treasury secretary post.
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W. Voorhees
T. R. Cobb
Indiana
Washington
Cleveland
Mr. Voorhees
McDonald
Democratic Party
West
Mr. Cleveland
Bayard
Delaware
Senator Gorman
Maryland
Wiliam L. Scott
Pennsylvania
M. Weed
Delavan House
Willett Street
Daniel Manning
Manning
Coast lifesavers save crew of Lida Babcock in storm
In a fierce New Jersey gale and blinding snow, life saving crews from Stations 15 and 16 battled surf to reach the stranded schooner Lida Babcock ashore near Barnegat Inlet. Captain Martin Sherman and crew member Captain Steelman were rescued after lines fouled and the boat broke up. Rescue duties, aided by the Women's National Relief Association, left the surfmen exhausted but safe, with praise from Superintendent Havens.
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New York
New Jersey
Reuben Tilton
Barnegat Inlet
Lida Babcock
Allen R. Alger
Reuben Penn
Martin Sherman
Steelman
Alger
Alfred Yarnell
Station 16
David Yarnell
Isaac
Penn
Station 15
Babcock
Women’s National Relief Association
J. G. W. Havens
Fourth Life Saving District
New London
Norfolk
RE. & A. Babcock
Death of Mrs. Vina Kline Near Seekonkville
Mrs. Vina Kline, 74, of Seekonkville two miles west of Great Barrington, was found dead in bed at 10 Sunday by her son who entered through a chamber window. The Burghardt family ties and a string of sudden deaths in relatives mark a local mysterious fate linked to Mrs. Kline.
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Vina Kline
Seekonkville
Kinne
Peter Burghardt
George
Thirty-seventh
Massachusetts Volunteers
Edward
Twenty-eighth Connreticut Regiment
Mound City
Lil
Thomas Knipe
Mary Burghardt
Sympathy With Reinsdorf Meeting of Anarchists in St Louis
Anarchists at St Louis Stokes Hall express solidarity with Reinsdorf who with Kuechler was beheaded at Halle for the plan to blow up German leaders at a Germania statue unveiling. Speakers praise the act and condemn rulers, with English and Bohemian remarks supporting the cause.
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Stoles Hall
Joseph Reifgraber
Conrad Weber
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Kuechier
Halle
Count von Moltke
Prince Bismarck
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Niederwald
Fred W. Bergmann
Reinsdorf
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Rumpf
Frankfort
G. Upka
John Schwab
Bohemian
One of the Worst Wrecks on Record
In Shelby U February 15 a Cleveland Columbus and Indianapolis freight train northbound and another southbound collided four miles north of town at 4 30 am both engines demolished and cars piled atop them. Engineers and firemen escaped by jumping. The wreck described as the worst in memory with losses estimated around 40 000 dollars.
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Cleveland, Columbus
Cincinnati & Indianapolis
Eight Per Cent Reduction for Cocheco Operatives
DOVER N H February 16 Notice was given this afternoon to the operatives of the Cocheco mills that a reduction in wages will go into effect March 1 which will average 8 per cent
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Dover
N. H
Cocheco Mills
Congress and the Silver Dollar Coinage Debate
Washington reports suggest an extra session of Congress may be called to decide on suspending the standard silver dollar's coinage. Cleveland favors suspension, with key figures urging action to grant the president authority to suspend or continue silver coinage. The matter dominates tense political maneuvering as lawmakers debate adjournment and legislative strategy.
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Washington
New York
Congress
Cleveland
Forty-Ninth Congress
House
Barnum
William J. Scott
GLOBE
Barnurin
Tennessee Hunt Discovers Murrell Cave Skeletons
Nashville reports a sensational find in Carroll county within John A. Murrell’s cave on W. C. Blair’s farm. Hunters uncovered a man skeleton chained in the corner with a woman skeleton beneath, a deck of cards, handcuffs, knives, and two bloodhound frames, bearing Murrell’s name and the year 1828. The event drew many visitors, though few entered.
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Nasaville
Carroll County
John A. Murrell
W. C. Blair
Witch
Long Distance Telephone Test Bridges Hundreds of Miles
Chicago February 13 reports describe Gillette long distance tests in the postal telegraph operating room. New York Washington and Meadville participants spoke with Chicago contacts. Mayor Grace briefed Washington politicians while Mr Webster Gillette in New York sang a song. The 1000 miles of wire carried conversations and voices, with instruments clattering and busy exchanges throughout the room.
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Chicago
Gillette
Postal Telegraph Operating Room
New York
Washington
Meadville
William Tilden
Grace
Cleveland
Webster Gillette
War in the Soudan and stormy days in Empire
The summary recalls rumors of General Gordon's death at Khartoum with conflicting accounts and notes the Mahdi's advances. It reports British forces moving in South Africa and India, warns of potential clashes at the Cape, and cites fears of Burmese and Herat-related crises. It concludes with public building closures in London and praise for police after Westminster explosions.
Silver coinage revolt stirs fears of extra session and gold premium
A discussion among Democrats centers on stopping silver coinage and the chance of an extra Congress session. Observers note Tilden and Cleveland push immediate action while Treasury data show a falling gold balance and rising silver certificates. Officials warn that continued silver issues could threaten greenback stability as gold gains despite rising silver vaults.
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Congress
Donse
Cleveland
New York
Barnum
Tilden
Greystone
Treasury
Petition Urges Cleveland to Avoid Silver Policy Pledge
Washington February 12 A circulating petition among Democratic members of Congress asks President-elect Cleveland not to pledge his administration to silver coinage policy. It cites Democratic history opposing coinage bans and notes signatures from Pacific coast, Southern, and Western delegates, drafted by Judge Reagan of Texas.
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Washington
Cleveland
Congress
New York
Jim
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Reagan
Texas
Pacific Coast
Retiring Generals Grant Plan in House Motion
Washington February 16 General Slocum will move to suspend the rules and pass the bill to place General Grant on the retired list of the army if the regular order of business is enforced in the House tomorrow The committee on military affairs will be the first called and the measure is likely to be taken up Saturday night the House has considered part of the legislative and judicial appropriation bills and will reconvene Monday morning after a recess
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Hhe
Slocum
Mr. Holman
Grant
Washington
General Grant
Inauguration Accommodations for Visitors in Washington
Washington February 10 The public comfort committee clarifies lodging for inauguration visitors. They report 2600 rooms available for 7,000 people with dining rooms capable of serving up to 45,000 meals at 50 to 75 cents. Arrangements include depot greeters and messengers. Inquiries directed to Col L P Wright or Frank P Madigan at 1817 F Street NW or offices at depots of B&O and B&P on March 2 3 and 4.
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Washington
L. P. Wright
Public Comfort Committee
Frank P. Madigan
F Street
Northwest
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore, & Potomac
Toney
British envoy seeks U S view on Ireland policy
In Washington on February 15 J Pierre pont Banaras British consul in New York gathered views from committee members on a resolution denouncing Anglo Irish explosions. He aimed to gauge Cleveland administration policy on Ireland as West the British minister hoped. Hewitt Eaton Fluverty commented House would not report the resolution.
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Washington
J. Pierrepont Banaras
New York
England
Cleveland
Ireland
West
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Englana
Hewitt
Eaton
Edwards
Congressman Fluverty
Lands in Niobrara Santee Sioux Reservation Restored to Public Domain
The president by executive order restores all unallotted lands within the Niobrara and Santee Sioux reservation in Nebraska to the public domain for settlement after March 15, exempting lands used for agency, school, and missionary purposes. Treasury data note low pork and beef exports for January 1885. Louisiana and Alabama gain swamp land indemnity provisions. Republican prospects in Senate race murkier.
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Washington
Niobrara
Nebraska
Teller
Louisiana
Alabama
Bureau of Statistics
Treasury Department
Tilmots
Logan
Father Chappelle
National Catholic University
Sen
Pennsylvania
Miles of Ice Floes and Bold Rescue near Fundy Storm
A stormy chase near the Bay of Fundy ends with the St. Olaves entering St. John harbor after fourteen days adrift among ice floes. Crew suffered frostbite and gear loss, yet sails and spirits held as the ship battled ice, gales, and near-miss rocks, with hope and providence guiding them to safety.
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Mayet Fundy
Joan
N. B
George Kuftin
Bay of Fundy
GLOBE
Anuebor
St. John
Liverpool
Digby
N.S
New Brunswick
West Beach
Black Rocks
Margaretsville
N. S
Providence
Extradition treaty draft between Britain and the United States
Ottawa notes a draft extradition treaty likely to satisfy Canada and curb criminal incentives between Canada and the United States. It covers murder, man slaughter, fraud, forgery, embezzlement, theft, rape, abduction, burglary, arson, robbery, extortion, piracy, marine attacks, and shipboard revolts, among other offences.
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Ottawa
Great Britain
United States
Canada
Vailee
Barker
Mine Collapse At Frisco Utah Catches Six Men
Salt Lake Utah February 14 The Horn silver mine at Frisco Utah caved in Thursday night. The night shift had a narrow escape with all escaping. The last cage was trapped at the 200 foot level as the shaft closed in and six men were rescued one by one by rope rappels.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Horn
Frisco
British government under strain over Boer settlement dispute
In a turbulent scene the UK government faces domestic distrust and ineptitude accusations as South African Boers resist vacating Goschen territory annexed from the Bechuana. Sir Charles Warren seeks peace with Kruger but squatters refuse to leave, echoing an Oklahoma boom without the same government backing.
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United Kingdom
Goschen
Charles Warren
Kruger
Oklahoma
A Newspaper's Professional Secrecy Question
A Paris trial of anarchists raised the issue of journalist privilege. Reporters summoned to testify refused, were fined 100 francs each, highlighting France’s debate over professional secrecy for news gathered in meetings.
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GLOPN
France
Paris
The Cost of a London Fog and Its Heavy Gas Toll
A London fog drove a surge in gas use costing 27 250 dollars for 35 million extra feet of gas and 3 500 tons of coal. The city’s gas firms released 96 million feet in a single day, the largest output ever for such a period. The piece notes vast potential losses to businesses and property from this pea soup fog, likely reaching millions.
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London
London Gas Companies
Bravery Gifts to Westminster Explosion Heroes
London reports police constables Cole and Cox injured in the Westminster explosion have received substantial gifts. Gladstone, Harcourt, and Bow Street magistrate each provided sums, with MPs contributing to a fund. Also noted are a Russo-German arms order and Irish judiciary reform plans, plus threats to Cunningham witnesses.
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London
Cole
Cox
Westminster
Gladstone
Royal Bounty Fund
William Vernon Harcourt
Home Secretary
James Ingham
Bow Street
House of Commons
Queen Victoria Stricken by Bad Cold in London
Telegrams from Osborne report Queen Victoria is confined to bed for two days with a bad cold. The note confirms her indisposition and ongoing illness in London.
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Queen Victoria
London
Osborne
Death of Cardinal McCabe Marks Irish Church Loss
Edward McCabe archbishop of Dublin and primate of Ireland died. Born February 14, 1816 he was elevated to cardinal in 1882 reflecting a long influential clerical career in Dublin and Irish church leadership.
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Cardinal McCabe, Durr
Edward McCabe
Duvlin
Ireland
Forty Years in One Strange Ozone Atmosphere Expedition
Philadelphia story of Dr. Jon T. Britton a mysterious 29 year old in appearance who by inhaling ozone through an experimental apparatus aged rapidly to ancient decline over a few months. The article outlines his training with Dr Julius Botsch and his plan to sustain a purified ozone rich room for six days to test effects on a healthy man.
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Third Street
Jon T. Britton
Annals of Physiology
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Britton
Julius Edmund Botsch
Ozone
Seventh Street
Arch
Harvey
Nature
Olange
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