Washington Monument Dedication Ceremonies in D.C.
Washington marked the formal dedication of its long in progress monument with outdoor and Capitol ceremonies. President Arthur, officials, and Masons attended as a procession moved along to the Capitol for an address by Mr. Winthrop. The eloquent oration praised Washington’s character, leadership, and lasting national impact, while recalling colonial and revolutionary achievements and the monument’s symbolism.
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Monument-Masterly Sketch of Washington Fathers Character
History traces the founding of the Washington Monument and notes the 1838 starting point with John Marshall as first president of the Washington Monument Association. James Madison and Winfield Scott are named among leaders, with W. W. Corcoran a survivor to completion. the July 4 184 notes a ceremonial laying of the foundation amid public applause.
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House of Representatives
John Quincy Adams
Washington Monument Association
John Marshall
Washngton
James Madison
Fire destroys Huron opera house and Barnum Cardiff giant
A Huron Dakotas dispatch reports the opera house in Huron burned this morning and the Barnum Cardiff giant on exhibit there was consumed in the blaze. Debris recovery showed the giant’s connecting rods damaged.
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Huron
Dak
Sugar from sorghum funding boosted in agricultural bill
The Senate committee report on the agricultural appropriation bill includes a raise for sorghum sugar experiments from 20000 to 50000 dollars. House debate covers postage rate changes and a plan to register steamships as US vessels. A New York company seeks to build ships with foreign crews, arguing American shipbuilding must grow to keep the flag on the seas.
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United States
New York
New York City
Long Island
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Fort Pond Bay
Ll. 1
Milford Haven
St. George’s Channel
New Jersey
Congress
Evidence Before House Pension Committee Highlights Payrolls
Washington February 19 George W Evans disbursing clerk Interior Dept testifies before pensions committee showing regular and special pension office staff were paid during the recent presidential campaign. February 22 Senate and House appropriations clash over sundry civil bill silver dollar coinage clause with risks of extra sessions and naval bill stakes.
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Washington
George W. Evans
Interior Department
House Committee On Pensions
Pension Office
The Sun as an Ally Heliograph War Signal
Foreign topics detail England Italy Turkey and Russia drifting into grave complications. The Sun as an ally heliograph war signal is discussed with Buller’s Nile defenses and the Mahdi threat. The piece explains heliograph history and potential for battlefield communication.
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England
Italy
Turkey
Russia
Senate gridlock on appropriation bills and postal clause
The Senate refused to back House reform measures on appropriations for government business, citing consistency and separation of powers. A 38 to 18 vote rejected striking the legislative session from the post offices bill, paving the way for the House’s mall subsidy clause as an Senate amendment.
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House
United States
Committee On Post Offices
Laborers Protected Beside Employers in New Tariff Debate
In the Senate the foreign contract labor bill was debated after other business. Mr McPherson cited that higher duties on glassware aimed to shield workers. manufacturers then sought wage cuts for laborers with belated imports. Mr Butler opposed, arguing the bill harms workers more than it helps. The chamber approved amendments reallocating penalties and assigning prosecution to U.S. district attorneys. The bill, passed 50 to 9, keeps laborers from paid passage or immigration under contracts, with fines of 1000 dollars for each violation and 500 dollars for shipmasters. The House provision on moieties was removed.
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McPherson
George
Congress
Butler
Lapham
United States
Blair
Hawley
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Hampton
Maxey
Morgan
Saulsbury
Vance
Williams
House
Steamship line proposal from Long Island to Milford Haven
Representative Clardy is instructed by the commerce committee to favorably report to the House Representative J. J. Adams' bill proposing a steamship line from Long Island, New York to Milford Haven, England, signaling potential international transport development.
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Milford Haven
Eng
Washington
Clardy
Committee
Ov Commerce
House
J. J. Adams
Committee Examines Expense Accounts in Pension Office
The investigation seeks to determine if money was paid for expenses or per diem to employees while at polling places. Chief Comstock of the Western Division Pension Office testified he directed no deferment of pension claim rejections before the election and denied charges the office aided Republican candidates.
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Western Division Pension Office
They Simply Asked Governor Cleveland Not to Commit Himself
Washington scene reports Judge Reagan clarifies that Cleveland did not refuse to meet the silver delegation. A letter shows the invitation could be mailed if needed, and Cleveland would welcome a conference but must focus on matters by March 4. The silver question heats up as Congress grills the sundry civil bill and potential coinage stoppage.
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Washington
Reagan
Albany
New York
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Maren
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Alabama Claims Court Sets Trial Dates to Avoid Dismissal
In Washington on February 20 the Court of Commissioners of Alabama Claims agreed that the remaining cases involving destruction or damage to vessels by Confederate cruisers must be ready for trial by March 18 or be summarily dismissed. It then fixed May 20 as the date for all remaining docketed cases to be called in order, with those not ready for trial that day to be finally dismissed.
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Washington
Court of Commissioners of Alabama
J. A. J. Creswell
United States
Pacific Railroads and Telegraph Lines Questioned in Senate
In Washington on February 20 the Senate asked the interior secretary to report whether Pacific railroads granted subsidies had built and operated telegraph lines, and whether messages were priced without discrimination as required by law. Senator Sherman noted House ceremonies would finish by 5 p.m. and the Senate would continue with unfinished business to quiet title of settlers.
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Gorman
Secretary of the Interior
Hoar
House of Representatives
Sherman
Massachusetts
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Congress Debates Silver Bill and Exposition Aid
In Washington the silver dollar bill urged by Dorsheimer faces long odds as Bland’s committee expects no action before adjournment. Senate delays and eight days left strain passage of five major appropriations while a $300,000 loan to the New Orleans Exposition is approved to avert bankruptcy under treasury supervision.
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Washington
Edwards Pierrepont
House Committee On
United Press Today
Chairman Bland
House Committee On Coinage, Weights and Measures
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate considers Ericsson Destroyer purchase for defense
Washington reports the Senate naval committee advised buying Captain John Ericsson's Destroyer for 120000 dollars with an option to purchase the related patent for an additional 100000. The vessel is for harbor defense and employs a submarine-armed gun. The committee notes Ericsson's prior experiments and the notable wartime service of the Monitor as factors in support of purchase and trial of his new naval engine.
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Washington
Senate Naval Committee
John Ericsson
Senate approves funds for inauguration committee
Washington notes the Senate adopted a joint resolution to appropriate 2500 dollars to defray expenses of a joint congressional committee at the inauguration ceremonies. Also reported: perjury claim against Crow agency testimony, Star route and steamboat service contracts set at 1,222,514 and 64,169 dollars respectively, a new branch post office for New York Produce Exchange, 800 more policemen for the Washington monument unveiling and inauguration, Don Cameron's health
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Washington Monument
Don Cameron
Death of a Wealthy Newport Quaker
William H. Sherman a wealthy Quaker of Newport died last week after a long dry goods business career spanning over fifty years He was a director at Union National Bank and held several trusted offices in the community
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William H. Sherman
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European tensions tense danger loom across seas and frontiers
Immense stores of ammunition have left England and Indian troops are en route. New South Wales has raised a regiment for Suakin while Canada awaits permission to follow. Italy eyes Masawa on the Red Sea coast provoking Turkish opposition and a potential clash of ships. Russian moves on Afghanistan threaten Herat and British India. Anarchist expulsions in Switzerland stir talk. France defeats two Chinese ships in Tonquin. Germany debates grain import limits as Bismarck battles the Reichstag. British Parliament reconvenes with a looming storm and possible dissolution.
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Ameer
The Story of the Guards Brigade in Sundan Era
The article recalls dissatisfactions within Household troops over active service in the Sudan and celebrates the Guards regiments. It notes Grenadiers and Coldstream sails to Egypt, with over 2000 men, and outlines Coldstream and Scots Fusiliers histories from Cromwell to Monk and the motto Nulli Secundus.
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British and Russian moves threaten Afghan independence
An analysis argues that Britain and Russia aim to shield Afghanistan from Russian influence while guarding India, with the Afghan Amir seen as crucial. The piece ties Afghan policy to broader imperial stratagems, noting England's historical interventions and subsidies to Afghan rulers amid fears of Soudan turmoil and Turkish expansion.
Novel rent scheme proposed in Ireland by United Ireland
Durit notes United Ireland suggests tenants on each estate unite to assess a fair yearly rent for their holdings. They would pay the total annual rent to trustees chosen from clergy and central league members. When landlords seek settlement, tenants refer them to these trustees for action.
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Fire destroys Chappaqua Mountain Institute in New York
A February 21 fire at the Chappaqua Mountain Institute in Westchester County destroyed the building. Principal Mr Co Conkling woke staff and 75 students who were evacuated safely though some narrowly escaped smoke. Loss estimates reach 60 000 dollars with 21 000 dollars covered by insurance. The Quaker school for boys and girls had stood about sixteen years.
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Chappaqua Mountain Institute
Chappaqua
Westchester County
Institute
Mackin Gallagher and Gleason Found Guilty in Election Conspiracy
CHICAGO February 21 Judge Blodgett ruled the election conspiracy trial ended with Mackin Gallagher and Gleason found guilty while Henry Bichel was acquitted. Jury deliberated through thirteen ballots until verdicts announced. Bond set at 20 000 for Mackin and Gallagher and 6 000 for Gleason with arrests pending bond completion.
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Prince at Albany outlines cabinet picks for Cleveland
Frederick C Prince of Boston met President elect Cleveland in Albany and urged New England representation in the new cabinet. He named John Quincy Adams or William Enidcott as possibilities, with others like Pp. A. Collins considered. Col Jordan favored McClellan, while Rev C J Smith and Bradley sought Liberia minister and Washington recorder of deeds posts. Cabinet positions widely discussed with Bayard, Garland, and Thurman likely to hold key posts.
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Prince
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Bloomingdale
Manning denial fuels cabinet talk in Washington
A Albany telegram denied Manning accepted the treasury portfolio, easing Southern and Western Democrats. Rumors name Morse of Massachusetts or Frank Jones of New Hampshire for navy, with Lamar possibly Interior head. Discussions note Morse’s prior Boston support and potential Republican mugwump backing amid cabinet discussions.
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Mississippi
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Leading Candidates for Bayard's Senate Seat in Delaware
Washington report lists Representative Love ex-Representative Martin and Attorney General Gray as top contenders to succeed Bayard in the Senate should he join Cleveland's cabinet. Gray is Bayard's favored choice, with Bayard, Lamar, Vilas, and Garland tipped for cabinet posts, while Manning and Thurman face uncertain support and rivalries from Frank Jones and Leopold Morse for Navy and other posts.
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Navy Department
Frank Jones
New Hampshire
Leopold Morse
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Seneles
Mr Schurz on Cabinet Choices and Blaine Prospects
In Louisville on February 21 Carl Schurz comments on cabinet prospects for the Cleveland administration and the fate of James G Blaine. He says Curtis has no desire for office and Bayard may join the cabinet, and he doubts Blaine will be nominated again, calling him the party's weakest performance in the prior election.
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Carl Schurz
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Curtis
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Cabinet prospects for Manning Garland and Bayard
Albany February 19. It is generally conceded that Bayard Manning and Garland will receive cabinet positions. Attorney General O'Brien said he expects Manning to join the cabinet but doubts he would accept the treasury portfolio due to his ties to the bank where he is president. He believes the postmaster generalship would suit him better.
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Penitentiary Fire Destroys Most of Baton Rouge Facility
Fire broke out on the second story of the north wing of the Louisiana penitentiary in Baton Rouge at 11 o clock. The building 200 feet long, three quarters destroyed with an estimated loss of $10000. The hospital area was used for patients and the dining floor below. all inmates were confined to cells and no one escaped.
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