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Washington Letter Discusses Appointments and Policies
The Washington Letter reports on Alonzo Hart's long-delayed appointment as solicitor of internal revenue, political tensions with Senator Clay, and policy notes from Secretary Rusk and Windom. It covers Bureau of Engraving changes, postmaster Wil Wanamaker’s telegraph pricing shift, and updates on Blaine’s health and the President's travels. It also includes Iowa fire department figures and a detailed firefighting team race, noting team performances and a birth announcement tied to a team event.
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Hart
Rusk
Department of Agriculture
United States
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Windom
W. W. W. Bowie
Agricultural Department
Maryland
J. R. Dodge
Rock Mountain
Commodore Schley
Philadelphia
Baltmore
Interior Department
Land Office
Proctor
Treasury Department
Wanamaker
Washburn
Minnesota
Europe
Ife
Washington
Ile
Carlsbad Springs
Dame
Mr. Blaine
Iowa
Fire and Water
O. B. Chapin Wose Company
Manning
Alvords
Eldora
Union
Midora
Tfardin
Foreman Creat
Cardid
Chapin
Alvord
Clinton
St Liffany
Chapin Tose