Veto Controversy Persists Over Chinese Bill Override
Washington reports no move to override the president's veto on the Chinese bill as Democrats prefer to let the veto stand while Republicans show split support. Gen Rosecrans claims veto may boost Democratic control of the next House and labor interests nationwide align against the president's party. The reveal includes foreign policy notes and State Department communications regarding naturalized Irish-origin Americans and lawful prosecutions.
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President’s veto could cost Republicans Pacific states
Washington reports say the president defended his veto as defending long standing American principles. David Davis welcomed the stance predicting political gain for the president. A rush to pass a new bill is deemed unlikely this season amid party concerns and dates. A Philadelphia labor meeting led by Knights of Labor protests the veto and signals potential Eastern state political shifts tied to the Chinese question.
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Robert Ford
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James
One Opinion on Pacific Coast Veto Reactions
Senator Slater of Oregon says unity exists on the Pacific coast and votes will align with the party promising relief. The veto is said to deepen loyalty shifts from Republicans to Democrats as promises are seen unkept and relief unmet. The president forwarded Secretary Irelinghuysen’s Ireland imprisonment report to the Senate, noting no copy of the act for better protection of persons and property in Ireland.
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Miles
Montana
Sth Infantry
Merritt
A. R
Albert G. Brackett
3D Cavalry
Peter D. Vroom
Emmet Crawford
3D Caval
Army retirement clause sweeps officers in new bill
Washington reports the army appropriation bill with a compulsory retirement clause passing the house by a large margin, signaling Senate approval. Forty two officers mostly majors or higher will retire, affecting every regiment. future retirements run about twenty annually. Generals Sheridan Hancock Ingalls and Ekin face retirement. petitions by over 1,200 officers urge retention of the clause.
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Ingalls
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Army Bill Retires Officers At Age Sixty Two
The act provides for retirements over five years of Sherman McDowell Hancock Pope and Augur along with three inspector generals one judge advocate seven quartermasters three subsistence commissaries and sixteen medical officers eleven paymasters twelve engineer officers two ordnance officers eleven colonels seven lieutenant colonels three majors and nine captains of infantry four colonels two lieutenant colonels one major and three captains of artillery.
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Beef or Blood at Cheyenne Agency Sparks Treasury Plea
In Chicago a Times special reports that Cheyenne and Arapaho factions demanded beef or blood from Agent Miles. They propose bridging by borrowing cattle, while Congress cuts meat funds by half. tribesmen have eaten ponies and killed horses as hunger grows. A further treasury vote is sought to feed the red paupers.
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Tragic liquor-store massacre in Daubra incident
Three Russian soldiers forced entry into a Daubra liquor store owned by a Jewish family. After a dispute the soldiers shot the proprietor and two sons and an infant, assaulted the mother and daughter, and looted the home. The eldest daughter provided the drink amid the confrontation.
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Daubra
Secretary Teller and Cabinet Nominees Named
A Washington report states Secretary Teller supports changes to Indian policy, opposing widespread allotment for wild tribes. He favors practical dealings and farmland use only for civilized Indians, predicting firmer policy under the new secretary.
Suburban Leadville Birth Report Describes Unusual Infant
The Tribune notes a suburban Leadville birth of a newborn described as monstrous with lizard-like head and finned hands. The child is said to emit an articulate sound and the father was restrained to prevent harm. The report asserts the infant may survive.
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the Tribune
Leadville
Treachery in James Death Provokes Debate Across Illinois
The Inter Ocean in Chicago argues that Jesse James deserved death but condemns the Ford brothers for treachery. It says authorities favored quick kills over justice and warns the outlaw’s death will magnify his legend among sentimental women and reckless youths.
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Stamp out outrages at the outset to curb looters
The author argues that offering rewards for outlaws might have made them heroes. The quickest way to end such crimes is to crush perpetrators at the first sign of repetition and avoid long, costly pursuits. The plea calls for immediate action to deter plunder and protect the country from further damage.
Boston financier accused in extortion and blackmail plot
Charles Francis Adams, aged 76, faced an extortion scheme aimed at draining his bank account and blackmailing his family. Investigators reveal a forged $17,500 check routed through Merchants' Bank, with Adams allegedly signing and endorsing three checks under duress after being deceived by Morrison who posed as a relative. Another man, J. F. Morton, is implicated but not yet arrested.
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Charles Francis Adams
Adams
Merchants’ Bank
Adams’ Bank
Morrison
New York
Bunko
Boyleston Street
Mr. Adams
J. F. Morton
Clerk
Insane Fugitive Newport Campbell Found Dead
La Salle Illinois reports Newport Campbell who shot James R. Gatt of Boston was found dead in a ditch after drowning in eighteen inches of water. Frederick Markles of Pittsburgh was robbed on a railroad with $100,000 in mining stocks by a blind man named Davis who was arrested with the securities. Davis and a boy were burning the stocks in a stove. $16,000 had already been destroyed.
Prodivence Senator Anthony Wins Fifth Term
Anthony is elected to a fifth term in the senate. The report notes continuing political leadership and a strong voter backing.
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Senate
Rome
Reggio
Mesina
Military matters and army orders across frontier posts
The report covers court martial findings disapproved for Lieutenants Anderson and Baxter, a Lakeside Leader excerpt of Sitting Bull, and assorted Army orders from Omaha to Fort Sanders. It notes retirements, promotions, unit shifts, board promotions, recruit assignments, and disbanding court martial proceedings.
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Rock Creek
John Baxter
9Th Infantry
Department of
Fort Coeur d
Sitting Bull
Bull
Ole
John
Lost mare with foal in Cheyenne reward offered
A small brown mare about 15 hands high with foal, no brands, paces when moving slowly. A liberal reward is offered for information leading to her recovery and for sending details to G. B. Goopell at his Cheyenne address.
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G. B. Goopell
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