Christmas Supplement: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper
The 16 page Christmas supplement will appear with next week’s issue, featuring tales by Edward Everett Hale and other authors, richly illustrated by leading American artists. Price with supplement is fifteen cents. Readers are urged to order from newsdealers promptly as demand is expected to be high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Leslie
Edward Everett Hale
Ann 8. Stephens
R. J. de Cordova
Etta W
Benedicte
D&c
A Sa
Wereer
Re G. Raymond
Pierson
Joseph Howard, Jr
Paris
New York
America
Deputy Postmaster Johnson’s Fruitless Mission
Special dispatch from Washington reports Deputy Postmaster Johnson of Cincinnati attempting to overturn a department ruling on mailing Cincinnati Gazette Company papers to postmasters at subscriber rates. He argues the Solicitor’s presentation was inaccurate, but the department is not inclined to change its decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson
Cincinnati
Department
Gazette Company
War of Words Between Conkling and Gordon in Senate Session
Special dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette reports a heated executive session in which Conkling and Gordon clashed over a Georgia collectors appointment. Thurman and others tried to smooth over the dispute while rumors of a hostile meeting circulated. Blaine and Ben Hill also argued briefly as the calendar dispute drew attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conkling
Gordon
Bicine
Ben
Hill
Washington
Senate
Captain Lee
Frankfort
McLane
Nassau
Mahlon Chance
Wade
Georgia
Thurman
Hamlin
Blaine
Ben. Hill
New York
House Defeats Pot Proposals Amid Paris Exposition Bill
Washington December 14 The House spent eight hours with the Paris Exposition bill and the deficiency bill as the main actions. A major clash over a rural mail routes 500 000 appropriation pitted supporters of constituents against the Appropriations Committee which denounced the funding as fraud. The vote was decisive for Senate amendments to pass despite opposition. No clear Democratic leadership emerged as the regular bills fell from prominence in the lengthy session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washmerton
House
Appropriations Committee
Cannon
Illinois
Post Office Committee
Senate
The Chinese Question in California Cabinet Briefing
The President directs the Attorney General to consider protecting Chinese in California. Cabinet discussion highlights potential clashes between federal power and state authority, with Six Companies urging federal enforcement, while California interests fear riots and economic fallout. Congress may be consulted as a remedy, amid anti-Chinese sentiment and warnings of possible violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Far West
Washington
San Francisco
United States
China
Congress
Sargent
Paris bill moves after sharp party fight and tactics
The Paris bill survived Senate amendments by a large margin after a heated tactic set by Gov. Swann and Fernando Wood. A parliamentary ruse enabled a favorable floor motion, while Hawley and McCormick declined posts amid a flurry of committee investigations authorized for the recess. The session closed with uncertain outcomes and a potential Democrat edge tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Paris
Gov. Swann
Maryland
Mr. Monroe
Ohio
Fernando Wood
Wood
Cox
Joseph Hawley
Evarts
Hawley
McCormick
Ways and Means Committee
House
Cabinet debates multiple issues amid Chinese import fears
The cabinet discussed preserving order after a disorderly incident and the potential need to strengthen local authorities in the Pacific. They considered treaty relations and possible limits on Chinese imports, with a view to a future cabinet meeting to continue the subject and a possible presidential message to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caren
Pacific
Congress
Committee Work. Ways and Means Votes on Investigation Authority
WASstt Indton Dec 14 The Ways and Means Committee recommended adoption of Glover’s resolution granting standing committees power to take testimony and issue subpoenas on administration of executive officers. Several committees would have broad authority to investigate officers and expenditures. A strict party vote backed the favorable report. House Naval Affairs created sub committees to probe retired officers navy personnel yards and expenditures. Pacific Railroads panel named sub committee on Southern Trans Continental Railroad bills with Morrison Chalmers Luttrell O Neil Blair Cole. Northern Railroad panel includes Hewitt Morrison Luttrell Sanders O Neil Rice Caswell. Republican caucus reviewed testimony on Sergeant at Arms office change, exonerating Gen French from corruption charges while questioning removals and appointments.
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Wasstt Indton
Ways and Means
House
Glover
Southern Trans-Continental Railroad
Morrison
Chalmers
Luttrell
O'Neil
Blair
Cole
Northern Railroad
Central Railroad
Hewitt
Sanders
Rice
Caswell
Gen
French
Nominations for diplomatic and customs posts listed
Washington December 14 The Eocene has sent the following names for consular and customs posts. Consul at Hong Kong and Hong Ohio positions noted along with U S attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia E Pratt Stratton of New York Supervising Transport of Steam Vessels Second District and other customs officials such as Surveyor of Customs Evangeline Savannah Wheeling and Assistant Appraiser of Merchandise listed among nominees.
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Washington
Ja We Wells
Mississippi
Hong Ohio
Hong Kong
Mime
Ahane
L. L. Lewis
United Ste States
Virginia
E. Pratt Stratton
New York
C. Jewell
Evanguinle
David Porter
Savannah
Janes Gilchrist
Wheeling
John Oglesby
B. Stephenson
Ogden
Senate confirms multiple federal appointees and postmasters
WAseInenet Dec. 14 The Senate confirmed Dwight T. Ried New York secretary of the United States Alfred B E Lee general of the United States Frankfort T J McLain Ohio consul Cyrus H Baldwin South View of Texas Saluria district postmasters James Mac D Sead Howell Mich Frank Poagate St Joseph etc Convicted of Improper Sale of Ranaeyes
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Waseinenet
Senate
Dwight T. Ried
New York
The
United
Alfred BE. Lee
United States
Frankfort
T. J. McLain
Ohio
Cyrus H. Baldwin
South View
Texas
Francie Watts
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Limoges
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Minton and Copeland
Times
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ST. Vre
Torrone
Breed & CO
Moatt
Perin & Gaff Mfg. Co
Pearl ST
West Second St
N. E. Cor
Race
Architectural Iron and Jail Works
Clements
Pike’s Opera House
Cromwell
London
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Holy Land
Europe
Dobmeyer & Newhail’s
Fourth St
Chase Pianos
Imperial
Bradbury Pianos
Renner Eonsore
Aoe
Snare
Fourth Street
L.E. Levassor & CO
Sekar & W.cor
ERG & Sons
F. W. Helmick & CO
Ily
Berry
Cincinnati Gazette
Princess Alice Oates
Prince
Robinson’s Opera House
B. Macauley
Oliver Doud
Ben McCullough
Oliver Gn Behe
Sartin
Oliver Dood
Byron
Clifton
Elm Street
Wasninetoy
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Sango
Arthur
Jay Commission
Washmnetor
Wheeler
Howe
Jones
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Cameron
Eaton
Maxey
Ranaeyes
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