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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1885
Page
8
Washington notes detailing Senate actions on nominations during the week. Mentions debates over committee clerks during recess, expected ratifications of treaties, and executive session confirmations of diplomats, postmasters, and navy officials amid ongoing political maneuvering.
Washington March 28 Senators in caucus debated rescinding appointments of special committees and cutting clerks from the treasury. Republican meetings over the past week were discordant, with some resolutions deemed extravagant though not essential to public service. The caucus failed to reach a conclusion on the issue.
The President sent a long list of nominations to the Senate, naming Daniel McConville of Ohio as auditor of the treasury for the Post Office department Henry L Muldrew of Mississippi as assistant secretary of the interior William A I Sparks of Illinois as commissioner of the general land office and several collectors of customs and postmasters Names include France G Borrey Maine John P Dunworth Maine and many others with various duties Also and list of army provisions
General Black rules out a dependent mother pension alongside a deceased husband pension as duplicative. Indian Commissioner Atkins orders 282 Nez Perces moved from Indian Territory to Colville and Lapwai. bids for beef and supplies issued with ads in Democratic papers. Cleveland reception crowded with White House decor and Marine Band. Mrs Cleveland and visitors noted.
John Roach urged the secretary of the navy to pay the remaining money due for Dolphin construction. Secretary Whitney said a final payment would wait until he is satisfied the contract is fulfilled. He will review the matter next week.
A Washington report states the committee overseeing inauguration ceremonies will return all subscriptions in full. Receipts from the pall and other sources cover expenses. The Hazen court martial findings were sent to the secretary of war. J M Barr of Georgia, a senator Colquitt relative, may be appointed to a vacancy. Treasury surplus stands at 152000000. Secretary Sidney requests engineer Prindle’s restoration to duty.
Washington March 29 The President will send to the Senate this week nominations for many diplomatic posts and high department jobs. He has appointed a handful at State Treasury Interior and Post Office departments while conservative retrenchment trims clerks and horses. Henry Watterson praises Cleveland’s course and predicts firm civil service reform and a tariff revision could come before next Congress.
Washington report notes Postmaster Vilas pressing for a Democratic successor to Pearson in New York. It cites Vilas hinting to President Cleveland during a recent visit that if no suitable Democrat is found, he would feel confident ...
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Endicott may reshuffle officers on detached service and station duty. It notes the small number of line officers in the capital and lists postings ranging from aides to lighthouse duty and university assignments. The piece weighs the tension between long-time regimental men and favored replacements.
A New Rochelle woman, warned by a fast approaching train, lay down between two tracks on the New Haven line Tuesday evening. She gathered her skirts and remained still as trains passed in opposite directions, then rose unscathed and continued on her way.
General Hatch returns to Oklahoma war camp and orders in a force to remove settlers near the Cherokee strip. Cattle firms including Wyeth and McGllain are blamed for holding stock on lands outside Oklahoma while stock drift into the Oklahoma territory. A new Oklahoma commission, reportedly to be headed by Dawes, Morgan and Ingalls, is anticipated.
Arkansas City Kansas March 28 colonists protest the removal of cattlemen from Oklahoma lands. They claim General Hatch allows ranch houses to be moved across the Gimarton river rather than cattle being driven out. Hatch refuses to drive Texas steers without positive orders, awaiting presidential directive. Colonists adopt a resolution thanking defenders in Washington.
General Hatch reports Major Dewees Cavalry actions along the Cimarron river destroying permanent improvements north of the river including fences houses and dug-outs. Ranch owners Berry brothers McClellan Cattle Company Burke and Martin ordered to move stock south of the Cimarron while south fork settlers are to be arrested. Cavalry pushes east toward Sac and Fox agency as Coffeyville colony awaits word. About 250 men in central Kansas ready to join Arkansas City colony once start is approved.
In Columpe Events Ohio March 26 Democratic member Mr. Allen O. Meyers from this city, intoxicated, accuses Republican Mr. Littler of capitalist influence calling him sneaky and thief. A clash ensues as chairs are raised and the speaker calls for order. Meyers flees but friends adjourn. two expulsion resolutions loom, Meyers preparing drastic actions. He has previously caused uproar and attempted to overdose, leaving him at risk and then driven home.
In Pewee Valley near Louisville and yesterday morning Mrs Muir mother of Judge Muirs wife burned when her night dress ignited from a grate. She and her son and daughter were injured while trying to save her. Mrs Muir lies dying without regaining consciousness.
A Philadelphia Bulletin note asks how many citizens grasp the typical daily outlay. A statistician estimates about 80 percent of the population subsists on forty five to fifty cents per day, illustrating a stark view of affordability.
The text contrasts extreme incomes with subsistence levels. It notes mill operatives earning 5 to 7 dollars weekly while farm wages run 20 to 80 dollars a month, highlighting how many lives hinge on sums far below need and how a few may support large numbers of others on scarce means.
New York March 26. Rumors spread that John Kelly plans to retire from politics and that ex mayor Richard Grace may succeed him at Tammany Hall. District leaders discuss a possible leadership change with Grace eyed, while Kelly reportedly intends to lead Tammany to further victories.
Samuel Reynolds Tompkins, 13 months old on March 8, reportedly weighs eighty three pounds, lives with his parents at 1138 Main Street Norwalk Connecticut. Doctors say he is healthy, advise natural growth, and note his unusual strength and rapid development since three months old.
John Harris, a well digger in Annapolis, builds an altar and pulpit on his two story house roof facing the City cemetery. He preaches Sundays from the housetop without books, claims a divine calling, and says a dream warned his wife and family would abandon him. He cites a heavenly sign of two stars uniting as proof.
Secret Union League of America session at the Continental Hotel Philadelphia with doors closed. Leaders discussed protecting American industries and civil rights as key issues, signaling party reorganization over four years. Attendees included General Neg ley and several congressional members.
Advert says spring fatigue vanishes with Ayer's Sarsaparilla. It claims blood purification and renewed vitality, detailing testimonials from C. A. Wheeler of Hotel Clifford Boston and C. J. Bodemer of Cambridgeport Massachusetts who credit the remedy with relief from dyspepsia and reduced medical costs.
In Woodstock Vermont Mrs Ann Farnsworth aged 79 reports regaining health after using Ayer's Sarsaparilla. Lowell Massachusetts resident M McCarthy aged 86 says nervousness and heart pains eased enabling hard work. Nashua New Hampshire resident Henry H Davis notes relief from spring languor after taking the remedy.
A Vermont baby weighs 75 pounds at one year old and a Maine youth tips the scales at 130 pounds. Vermont and New Hampshire residents, families, and towns boast curious facts about ages, weights, coal use, and odd feats. Also notes on ice storage, long marriages, and unusual local trivia plus patent medicine claims.
Young men are urged to apply for a thirty day trial of the Celebrated Electro-Voltaio Belt and other electric appliances from Voutato REL Co of Marshal Michigan. The ad claims complete restoration to health and manhood for nervous debility and related ailments, including rheumatism and neuralgia, with no risk. An illustrated pamphlet is available free upon request.
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