Whitney's Broadside Exposes Navy Yard Waste
Washington reports Secretary Whitney accusing Mare Island Navy Yard of wasteful spending on the Mohican reconstruction. He cites about 900000 spent on a wooden 1900 ton vessel, urges a formal board investigation, and names officers to oversee inspections and reform. He also notes an inquiry into the Omaha repairs at Portsmouth Navy Yard.
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Washrnaton
Whitnhey
Whitney
Commodore Russell
Mare Island Navy Yard
Navy Department
Washington, D. C
Mare Island
Mohican
Admiral Upshur amid naval procurement scandal in the south Pacific
An inquiry will probe supplies for the south Pacific fleet with Admiral Upshur at the center amid allegations of favoritism and overbilling. Paymasters faced suspension and censure after court proceedings. Whitney reportedly ordered pay withholdings. Convictions may be reheard as scrutiny widens.
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Ashington
Iailiry
South Pacific
Admiral Upshur
Upshur
Kanewene Callao
United States
Grace Brothers
Shute & Garland
Penapeli Ncn
Shute & Garand
Bellows
After
Cann
Navy Department
Whitney
Grace
New York
Blaine supporters doubt Logan in 1888 campaign
Washington May 22 The World correspondent reports Blaine friends warn Logan cannot advance his fortunes as a Republican candidate in 1888 and would only appear as last year’s figure. They insist Logan must avoid breaking from the old ticket to pursue any national bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
the World
Friends of
Blaine
Logan
Renomination talk among Western leaders and editors
The passage notes open discussion of renominating the old ticket. Medill of the Chicago Tribune and Smith of the Philadelphia Press advocate the plan, while General Logan is a top contender and unlikely to support Blaine's scheme. Democrats discuss Mr. Cleve amid the chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Medill
Chicago Tribune
Blaine
Charles Emory Smith
Philadelphia Press
General Logan
Mr. Cleveand
State Department settles allegiance and foreign marriage rules
The Department of State updates its instructions on US citizen children born abroad and their allegiance and rights. It now supports that such children inherit the father's citizenship and domicile, even without a declaration of intention, if domicile in the United States exists. Marriages abroad are governed by the country of solemnization or the state's law for domiciled citizens, with DC statutes applying only to DC or territorial domiciles.
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Washington, D. C
Department of State
United States
Act of Congress
District of Columbia
Europe
Down in Arizona: Corruption and Reform in Prescott
A Prescott legislator Robert Cornell travels to Washington to seek relief from Republican misrule in Arizona Territory. He accuses Governor Frederick A. Tuttle and officials of laboring as lobbyists, demands honest Democratic appointees and funds to develop mining. He cites a $500,000 bonded debt, 60,000 population, and vast mineral potential.
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Washington
Robert Cornell
Prescott
Arizona
New York
Frederick A. Tuttle
Cornell
Cleveland
Septeraenery Garland
Interior
Orwell
Arthur
Denver
Chicago
New Orleans
Atlantic and Pacific
Civil service commission says rules observed in most clerical posts
Washington May 20 Commissioner Gregory asserts civil service law under the new administration has generally been obeyed. He notes the rules cover about 15 000 clerical positions in departments large post offices and customs districts. He acknowledges many complaints about rule violations in appointments but found charges false upon investigation. Some misunderstandings of requirements prompted recalls by appointing officers.
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WashingTon
Gregory
Civil Service Commission
Commission
Pension Bureau creates new division head by Frank H. Butts
Commissioner Black completed a thorough review of the army and navy survivors' branch and expanded its mission. A new division is organized with Major Frank H. Butts of New York named chief, the Forty-seventh New York veteran volunteers veteran who originated the work.
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Black
Pension Bureau
Frank H. Butts
New York
Forty-seventh
New York Veteran Volunteers
Missouri nominates M. H. Phelan consul general at Halifax
Washington reports the nomination of M. H. Phelan of St. Louis to be consul general at Halifax. A Canadian by birth, 51, Phelan has lived in Missouri for thirty one years and served two terms in the Missouri Senate plus a term in the lower house. Indorsed by business leaders in St. Louis New York and Philadelphia Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia signed the application. He owns the Bennis Watchman newspaper.
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Washington
Missouri
M. H. Phelan
St. Louis
Halifax
Phelan
Missouri Senate
New York
Philadelphia
Archbishop Ryan
Bennis Watchman
E Serpent Catholic
Father Phelan
Whit ney orders dolphin trials to prove speed
Washington May 23 Secretary Whitney says the Dolphin must demonstrate beyond question its high character before acceptance. A second trial is ordered for Thursday with a sea run to reach twelve knots. Government costs apply if accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Whitney
John Roach
Funeral of Mrs Beale Mother of General Beale
The funeral for Mrs Beale mother of General Beale was held this afternoon at her Glenwood road residence near Washington with services by Rev Dr Leonard pastor of St John s Episcopal Church. She died on shoreday 88 at the age of 1v and was a much loved figure in the community.
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Washington
Wasuivatton
Exports and Imports Figures From Washington May 23
The value of U S exports in April reached 62 936 926 dollars while imports totaled 48 791 750 dollars. The excess of exports over imports stood at 4 145 176 dollars. For April 1884 imports exceeded exports by 4 269 499 dollars. In the twelve months ending April 30 the excess of exports over imports amounted to 156 000 dollars approximately.
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Washieton
United States
Immigration head tax clarified for all non-resident arrivals
May 23 Washineroy report says the Commissioners of Immigration referred the head-money tax question to Attorney General Garland. He ruled that all arriving non-resident passengers must pay the head tax, not just immigrants.
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Washineroy
Commissioners of Immigration
United States
Garland
Kelley to refute slanders against Lincoln and Stanton
Congressman W D Kelley returns to Philadelphia after historical research here seeking data for an article to counter General McClellan. He believes the article slanders President Lincoln and Secretary Stanton and plans a rebuttal.
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Washington
W. D. Kelley
Philadelphia
McClellan
Kelley
Lincoln
Stanton
Resignation of Indiana Postmaster Cited in Politi cal Shift
Wasu Hington Wilnix reports voluntary resignation of town postmaster in Indiana to the Post Office Department. He notes service since James K. Polk era and nominates a town neighbor as successor. He asserts the change will be Democratic, claiming he voted for Blaine while his chosen successor voted for Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasu Hington
Indiana
Post Office Department
James K. Polk
Blaine
Cleveland
Indictments Filed Against Whitaker Drew and Carrigan
The Circuit Court grand jury returned five new indictments against G. A. Whit taker and six against John W. Drew and Daniel Carrigan for presenting false vouchers in the Navy Department. The charges relate to bills from the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery totaling more than a specified amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Circuit Court
G. A. Whittaker
John W. Drew
Daniel Carrigan
Navy Department
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery of the Navy Aoe
Navy yards to use board examination for foreman selection
May 22 Wasmindtrox report notes a new rule for navy yards where foremen will be chosen after examination by a competent board. Naval officers regard the change from the present system as excellent, believing it will ensure capable men handle core tasks and perform work properly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasmindtrox
Secretary Manning Promotes Switzer to Head Bureau of Statistics
In WaShington on May 20 Secretary Manning issued an official order promoting Chief Clerk Switzer to chief of the bureau of statistics, succeeding Nimmo who resigned, and reinstating Mr Whitney as chief clerk. The changes take effect on June 1.
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Bureau of Statistics
Washington
Manning
Switzer
Nimmo
Mr. Whitney
Bureau
President to Remove Most Boston Custom House Officials
Washington May 21 The Hartford Times correspondent reports the president announced a plan to remove nearly every official at the Boston Custom House and replace them with Democrats. Timing of removals was not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hartford Times
Boston Custom House
Hay Returns to Post Office in Improved Health
First Assistant Postmaster-General Malcolm Hay has returned from Aiken to Washington in greatly improved health and will assume charge of his office on Monday. He has rented a house for the summer and was at the Post Office Department today.
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Washineron
Vilas
Yaga
Mr. Hay
Washington
Malcolm Hay
Aiken
D. C
Colonel d Ahana's Claim Adjusted in Washington
The accounts of Colonel d Ahana in a dispute with Land Commissioner Sparks over settlement have been settled. The claim total was 502 dollars, with 476 dollars allowed and paid to the colonel for his services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
d’Ahana
Washington
Coummissignes Sparks
Foreign Events Fragments of Riel Rebellion and European Matters
Rumors of Zanzibar Mohametans invading the Congo unsettle readers though truth undermines the tale. Britain withdraws from Sudan except garrisoned forts while Russia presses for Indian frontier concessions amid cabinet tensions over Irish policy and Gladstone’s looming retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riel
Blood Flows in Paris Riot at Pere La Chaise
Paris May 24. Anarchists attacked police after grave demonstration on a burial day at Pere la Chaise. Police bayoneted and shot rioters fought back. many wounded or killed among police and protesters. Forty rioters arrested. hospitalized casualties reported.
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Paris
Pere la Chaise
Nan
Slaun
Indignation Over Delayed Treaty in Castile Meeting
May 25 report notes great indignation at American delay in confirming the commercial treaty. Castilian congressmen and merchants held a Wednesday meeting where a resolution urged the administration to withdraw from the current agreement and refuse any new treaty with the United States. The motion sought to protect Cuba’s interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castile
Sdminibrahoy
United Phate
Cuba
Louis Francis Murder Case Told With Disturbing Details
Louis Francis of the avenue attempted to transport a large bag containing a dead woman. He claimed poverty and said he would throw her body into the river. The body showed strangulation marks. Francis later confessed to murder over alleged jealousy tied to a lost dog. The victim, named Selina Fehot, aged about 28, may have been a paramour. Francis, described as French, was held for trial after arraignment in Jefferson Market Court.
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Yorn
Louis Francis
Th Avenue
Trancis
Francis
Selina Fehot
Boston
Peecher
Pittsfield
Mass
Francois Olivier
Olivier
New York
William Walsh
Franci
Jefferson Market Court
Tenth Avenue
Hen steals kittens in Brraingham tale of odd brood
In Brraingham Connecticut a cat litter is raised by a setting hen as the owner and the cat provide care. The hen claims and feeds the kittens while the rightful mother is kept away. The quirky episode ends with the hen tending the brood each day.
General Grant in Pain and Weakness in New York
General Grant's condition remained roughly the same as yesterday with throat pain and weakness. He was restless through the night and, after a 2 p.m. physician consultation, Dr Shrady stated there were no new developments and he requires nighttime medical attendance.
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New York
Grant
Shrady
Excited About a Hot Water Well in Canton
Excitement exists here over the discovered hot water well. People are coming from all parts of the State to examine it. The well is fifty two feet deep and contains thirty four feet of water. It has been found sufficiently hot to boil an egg in five minutes and may become a second Hot Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Fatal Fire Locks Down Sullivan Print Shop Tragedy
A deadly blaze at Sullivan printing works Sixth Street, Cincinnati, claims sixteen lives, all workers, as flames trap Fifth floor bindery. Rescue attempts fail, with several workers leaping to ground and others suffocated in fire swept rooms. Chief Wisbey notes the worst site seen, with dead and injured arriving at morgue as city mourns.
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Cinetynati
Sullivan Printing Works
Sixth Street
Sullivan
Iris
John Sullivan
Wisbey
Tillie Winn
Her Jones
Liggie Meyer
Kate Lowrey
Delia
Kate
Mary Leaban
Mary Panton
Dollie Handel
Annie McIntyre
Anna Bell
Audis
Annie Pinchback
Format
Seri Bouay
Josie Erks
Maan P. Bisho
Rinter
Nannie Rhepard
Ane
West Sixth Street
Hit Postal News Company
Wissell & Co
Sullivan & Co
Parisian Dyeing Company
Leder, Postal News Company
Needy’s Gale, Silver and Nickel
Wheel Turns 110 Times A Minute Inside Charlestown Factory
A carpenter, J. E. Stearns, 36, married, at Charles FE Hall & Co marble works on Charlestown street, was killed when his jumper pocket snagged the shaft turning 110 revolutions per minute. He had been cautioned twice to button up but ignored the warning while supervising two mechanics. The accident occurred around 9:30 as he leaned for a tool. the machine stopped only after the fatal twist. Undertaker Tinkham arrived, but the tragedy was done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles FE. Hall & Co
Charlestown Street
J. E. Stearns
Mr. Stearns
Ndertaker Tinkham
Fractured family awaits return after accident in Maine
Report states a resident at 36 Winthrop Street and his wife and child were in Maine at the time of the accident. They were immediately telegraphed for and are expected to return today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Street
Maine
Indian blood claims spark clashes over land and sales
Litt Rock Ark May 25 A Senate committee on Indian affairs arrives to probe land rights across Indian Territory. In Muskogee discussions focus on citizenship, intruder expulsions, and proposed sale or lease of western lands. Leaders Bushy Head and Perlman favor sale while President urged to delay action until after August elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bushy Head
J. M. Perlman
McCarran
Mount Nebo oil well near Pittsburg draws crowds
May 19 Pirrspuna Pennsylvania. Mount Nebo oil well seven miles from town has attracted hundreds as waste oil is hauled away. The well began flowing by hogsheads after reaching the pay streak, with tankage of 5000 barrels to be erected. Estimated output ranges from zero to 200 barrels daily, and several thousand acres remain under lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirrspuna
Penn
Mount Nebo
Thorn Creek
Apaches Move Toward Magellan Range Amid Outrage Fears
From Clifton reports Apaches left the reservation heading toward the Magellan range. Settlers along the route lack warning. fears rise of outrages and murders. Captain Smith and scouts pursue from upper Eagle creek as General Bradley sends three companies under Colonel Mamrow to patrol the New Mexico Arizona line. Passes to old Mexico guarded. renegades said unable to escape. Canganry reports Big Bear’s force around 500 men gathering from tribes, with cattle butchered and provisions stockpiled. General Strange advances with 40 infantry and 150 mounted men toward Frog Hill Fort Pitt area. Big Bear 100 miles distant.
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Tucson
A. T
Clifton
Magellan Range
Smith
Upper Eagle Creek
General Bradley
New Mexico
Mamrow
Arizona
Black Range
Old Mexico
Canganry
Big Bear
Big Hills
Frog Hill
Fort Pitt
Strange
Why the Minister Wouldn't A Young Farmer Wed
Elmira May 20 A rich young farmer near Canisteo ignored the Sabbath to play base ball with local boys at a churchyard game. The minister arrived, berated him for Sabbath breaking and refused the marriage, leaving the bride-to-be in tears and the wedding postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira
N. Y
Canisteo
Swapped a Boy for a Dog in Pitrssura Penn
For two years Robert Miller forced his son Charles to gather rags, beating him if not. He traded the boy for a yellow dog with James Watson who promised work and watchful care. The boy ran away again. Watson sues Miller for the dog while the Humane Society takes charge.
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Pitrssura
Penn
Robert Miller
Charles
James Watson
Miller
Watson
Himane Society
Norwalk editor tarred and feathered by local citizens
Ray Hathway city editor of the Toledo Sunday Democrat was tarred and feathered in Norwalk this morning by C. L. Merry H. C. Smith and W. H. Peters after a May 17 article reflecting on their characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Ray
Hathway
Toledo
Sunday Democrat
C. L. Merry
H. C. Smith
W. H. Peters
Hungarian quarryman Pezdeck found fatally wounded in freight car
In Joutet Illinois on May 21 a Hungarian named Pezdeck, a quarryman, was found in a freight car badly injured. The skull was fractured and his lips nose and tongue were cut off. He had been beaten and bruised, with the assault said to be the work of strikers. he was barely alive when found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Morgan
Joutet
Pezdeck
It Will Not Be Bishop Spaulding
St Paul Minn May 21 Bishop Ireland says after return from Washington that Bishop Spaulding of Peoria Ill will not be placed as head of the new SD Catholic university to be opened in the years ahead, contrary to rumors.
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Spaulding
St. Paul, Minn
Ireland
Washington
Peoria
Ill
SD Catholic University
Caseette
Han the Yea
Crushed by Icebergs A Perilous Seafaring Deliverance
The bark Brilliant arrived from Parsgrund with crews from the Bayard and Mary Louise. After collision with ice near Newfoundland they endured three days on the ice, saved only bread and water, and were picked up by the Brilliant after the Mary Louise sank.
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Quinec
Brilliant
Parsgrund
Bayard
Drebak
Metis
Mary Louise
Newcastle
New York
Liverpool
Andresen
Newfoundland
Joe
Mary Louise O' Newcastle
West Agen
Quebec
Card
Abandoned bark Goethe crew rescued by Agantyr at sea
The Goethe sailing from Doboy to Antwerp with red pine cargo foundered in a May storm off Nova Scotia. The Norwegian bark Agantyr rescued the crew near West Bay and towed them to Parrsboro, after which the burning vessel sank with its master and crew noted.
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Parrsboro
Goethe
West Bay
Doboy
Antwerp
Avry
Aguntyr
Sige d
Perid
Ay Sone Rene
Remen
Wallace & Son of
Bath
Tempest Tossed Vessels Reach St John N B
The Norwegian bark Goethe, Captain Ericksen, from Liverpool, reports severe damage after a voyage marked by a lost foretopmast on April 4 a heavy sea on April 21 a hurricane on April 27 and extensive hull and rail damage leading to leaks and damage to sails and lifeboat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jovn
N. B
Goethe
Ericksen
Liverpool
Tough Experience in the Ice on the Grand Banks
The bark E. Sutton under Captain Innes endured severe ice conditions on the Grand Banks. Her stem was carried away and copper torn, with significant strain aboard. Concurrently the Norwegian bark Eklesfjordt faced ice, losing bowsprit and headgear while leaking. the captain weighed abandonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Sutton
Innes
Grand Banks
Abandoned brig Fidelia reports fire after boarding abandoned bark
The brigantine Fidelia from Liverpool, commanded by Captain Ruggles, reports on May 14 at 38 N 54 10 W that it boarded the abandoned waterlogged bark Lady Cartier, with pitch pine cargo from Pensacola. The topmasts are gone and decks swamped, fire nearly out, while earlier on May 10 the Fidelia spoke the Gloomere from New York to London. a separate note states the bark Argyle arrived in Dublin from San Francisco after 150 days with mizzen topmast and fore top gallantmast lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruggles
Liverpool
Pensacola
Glooemere
New York
London
Argyle
Smith
Dublin
San Francisco
Oakland Wanderers Elopement Suspects Caught in Maine
Lewisroy Maine May 26 Captain Hanscom arrested James Q Collier and Cora Holmes eloped from Oakland three weeks ago. They were found traveling near the town after inquiring the road to Augusta. Sheriff Herson identified them and took them back to Oakland. Collier, 35, married with a family, was a leading citizen. Holmes, smart and well connected, seems to be an intelligent young lady. Collier says they traveled Canada and New Hampshire by team, now returning home broke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisroy
Hanscom
James QO. Collier
Cora Holmes
Oakland
Augusta
Herson
Collier
Holme
Canada
A Lucky Move at Howe's Cave Brings Discovery
A farmer near Howe's cave in New York stopped to rest under a tree and saw the range tree move. He turned and found a deep chasm where the tree stood, revealing a hidden outlet from the rear of Howe's cave and a sliver of land exposed by the collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe’s Cave
N. Y
Howe
Howe's
Reverend Hahn Drops Dead In Ford Church Pulpit
Drs Mores Ja May 25 Rev W J Hahn pastor of the African M E Church collapsed after finishing a sermon and died from a gasping seizure. His predecessor W Cheek died in the same manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs Mores
W. J. Hahn
M. FE
W. Cheek
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