Resolution on post offices and mail contracts at Senate
Washington March 18 Kirkwood submitted a resolution to instruct the post offices committee to report power to pay mail contracts speed up service and increase trips. The house debated the deficiency bill with Dibrell offering amendments on pensions and loyalties. An amendment for 6 665 000 to pay pensions was adopted and a five minute debate followed on 600 000 for marshals and deputies. Hiscock's extension of deputy marshals funds is pending.
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Senate
Washington
Kirkwood
Committee On Post Offices
Dibrell
Chase
Hiscock
Hoses and Sherman Quarrelling Over Patronage
Washington dispatch reports serious disputes between President and Secretary Sherman over treasury patronage and the Pinchback case. It is implied Sherman may retire from the cabinet after the Chicago convention amid criticism of patronage use for political aims.
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Washington
Sherman
Treasury
Mr. Sherman
Chicago
Senate panel to report against A C Wells for New Orleans surveyor post
Washington on March 18 reports the senate committee plans to report adversely on the nomination of A C Wells for surveyor of customs at New Orleans. The action signals potential rejection of Wells for the federal post amid scrutiny of an appointment.
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Washington
Senate
A. C. Wells
New Orleans
Nevada senators absent as Sharon appears in Chicago
The Times notes the senate lacks a Nevada representative. Mr Sharon appears in Chicago, while Mr Jones has been absent for months. Sharon leaves quickly as if two Nevada senators in authority would be unconstitutional.
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Chicago
Timesaays
Senate
Nevada
Sharon
Jones
Cincinnati's Southern Room Celebrates Southern Guests
A 400 citizen committee hosts tours in a lavish Cincinnati display honoring southern guests. At the chamber of commerce speakers praise trade via the Cincinnati and southern railroads. Banquet at Music Hall ends the celebrations with fireworks and a 15,000 plate banquet.
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Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce
Music Hall
Destructive Fires Hit Town and Post Office in Branchville
At four this morning two fires destroyed numerous buildings including the post office in Branchville D C government property moved. In Illinois rapid city coal miners face Mollie Maguires intimidation and two suspects held after a fatal shooting in Taylor Williams home amid renewed threats.
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Branchville
D. C
Molly Maguires
Illinois
Chicago
Rapid City
Mollie Maguie
Taylor Williams
Patrick's Day Entertainment in New York Fundraiser
Irish relief effort gains sluggish turnout as twelve theatres and gardens held benefits for Patrick's Day. Revenue from yesterday’s shows only partially met expectations, with Wallack's tickets selling few and overall takings not exceeding 602 dollars, but funds aim to surpass 800 thousand dollars.
Chief Ouray Tests Ute Agreement on Reservation Move
Washington March 18 The Indian affairs committee presses Chief Ouray on government Ute agreement He says he would prefer not to move but would accept terms if they aid his people He notes some may resist relocation but believes not all must move to Colorado to keep peace Heenan asks about whites swindling and lands Heenan quotes the land to remain inalienable twenty five years and Ouray jokes about learning by then.
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Washington
Committee On Indian Affairs
Ouray
Heenan
Apa
Colorado
Omy
Howse and Pid in Their Case Yesterday
The House heard Representative Springer present a plan to appoint deputy U S marshals by federal judges from two or more parties per voting precinct. Proposals limit to three per poll and aim to depoliticize federal election administration. Republicans back reasonable amendments to improve efficiency and avoid party misuse.
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Washington
Congress
Representative Springer
United States
Springer
Proposal to Employ Chinese Labor in Piano Factories
The Commercial Bulletin reports a continuing lockout in New York piano manufactories. Some factories, with owners opposing the union, show little work as foremen and new unionists finish up. Rumor cites capitalists with several Chinese firms offering to buy factories and use Chinese labor at fifty cents daily first year and seventy-one cents second year. Some manufacturers doubt the tale, noting such a drastic move would require thorough deliberation and investigation.
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New York
Commercial Bulletin
House postal committee sets post route bill for new routes
In Washington on March 18 the house postal committee directed the chairman to report the post route bill for new routes in different sections of the country. Shelly offered a resolution to establish ocean mail steamship routes served by American built vessels to be considered next week. The house committee of revision laws instructed Townshend to report on Singleton's telegraph bill.
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Washington
House Postal Committee
Shelly
House
Townshend
Singleton
Tragedy in St Louis Suburbs Ends in Man Missing
In the northern suburbs Conrad Hieman, recovering from delirium tremens, attacked his wife as she entered the room. He stabbed the infant she held, then pierced the mother’s heart with the knife. A brother was also stabbed as another man tried to intervene. Hieman fled toward the river and is at large.
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St. Louis
Conrad Hieman
President grants week reprieve in murder case
Washington officials report the president granted a one week reprieve to J. M. W. Stone who was sentenced to be hanged for the murder of his wife on December 7. The stay delays the execution while appeals proceed.
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Washington
J. M. W. Stone
Republican State Convention Nominates Littlefield for Governor
Providence March 16 The Republican state convention nominated A M Littlefield for governor and Henry H Fay for lieutenant governor and renominated the other officers.
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Providence
A. LI. Littlefield
Henry H. Fay
Toland Named to Gore Committee Assignment
The report notes Toland’s appointment to a committee on an unspecified matter, with the March 18 date cited in the source as the reference point for the action.
Report on Garcelon conduct accuses council of fraud
A legislative inquiry into ex Governor Garcelon's conduct finds memory flaws and seeks to exonerate or condemn council actions. The report details forged returns aimed at counting out Republicans, favoritism toward fusion, improper appropriations, and funds misused from the treasury. It warns such recklessness threatens state credit and prosperity.
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Augusta
Garcelon
Council
Treasury
Miners Back Eight Hour Rule At July 4
The bituminous coal miners convention heard the resolutions committee report favoring an eight hour workday after July 4 nationwide and calling for each district to restrict its own output.
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Pittsigh
Bituminous Coal Miners’ Convention
Committee On Resolutions
United States
Treasury Orders Interest Paid On Public Debt March 22
The treasurer announced no rebate on April debt interest from March 22. Treasury bought 450000 ounces of fine silver for San Francisco and other mints. Gen. Hawley departs Washington for Illinois tonight. The Irish relief drive may need Secretary Thompson to provide a second aid, though evidence remains limited. Senate confirms Upton as assistant secretary of the treasury.
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Washington
Treasury
San Francisco
Hawley
Illinois
Thompson
Senate
Upton
the Treasury
English Harhennet Vital Remedy claims cures for nervous debility
An advertisement touts English Harhennet Vital Remedy cures for nerve fatigue blood impurities and impaired memory. It promises to restore strength with pure nerve food and offers bottles and four bottle quantities, plus a private diseases claim and office hours. It mentions Dr Mintle and a Hallett street location with various claimed remedies and guarantees.
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Theath Cooper
Holliday Street
Denver
Geecerett
Cely
Mintle
Tholliday Street
Den
All Druggiate
Mining Lands Inch Toward Simpler Claims Under New Rules
Washington March 18 The houses mining committees advance several changes to mineral lands law The majority backs scrapping lodge locations adopting vertical bound lines and setting maximum claim area near one acre with a 1500 feet length The locator may delay title payment two and a half dollars per acre for a year and stake to survey while holding twelve months If amended minority dissents keep the bill open for final action
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Washington
Land Commissioner
Miners Strike 2 Percent Pay Increase Across Cumberland
One hundred trains men operating Cumberland to Piedmont walk out for a 2 percent wage rise. The action leaves 3,000 miners unemployed and halts coal shipments in the region.
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Cumberland
Piedmont
Reichstag votes to extend socialists law to 1844
Berlin reports the Reichstag committee approves prolonging the anti socialist law until September 30 1844 by ten to three and backs keeping the expulsion law for Reichstag and landtag members in effect during the session. Vienna notes signatories agree on Bulgarian junction and tariff dispute decisions to be decided by Servian government. St Petersburg covers executive commission meeting with Melikoff and officials. next session to include town council deputies.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Landtag
Vienna
St. Petersburg
Gen. Melikoff
Prince Liewen
Dowanis
Makeoff
Interior
Batianoff
Irish league manifesto attacks Beaconsfield and brigands
London reports show the Irish Home Rule league council issuing a manifesto to Irish electors criticizing Lord Beaconsfield and accusing brigands. Constantinople notes a British gunboat leaving to deliver ransom money for Col. Synge’s wife. Manchester cup entrants Puarole Falset Wallenstein listed for May 30 race.
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Council of the Irish Home Leaguers
Ireland
Lord Beaconsfield
Constantinople
Col. Synge Anis
Puarole
Falsetto
Mistake
Wallenstein
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