Civil Service Reform Spars in House Debate
A fiery House debate over civil service reform centers on an amendment tying president salary payments to future reform. Representative Findlay accuses supporters of gutting reform while Compton defends honest civil service and charges partisan manipulation of post office removals. The clash highlights party fault lines amid a Baltimore postmaster controversy.
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Forfeiture Debate Over Northern Pacific Land Grants
Washington letter reports a heated discussion on rail road land grants with George innes and Sherman noting the 1870s policy on forfeiture. Eustis urges strict enforcement of grant conditions and criticizes stock watering and corporate evasion. Democrats assert prior excesses and warn of further losses to the public.
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Congress Debates Tariff Forfeiture and Public Funds
Washington June 12 reports the tariff fight begins next Thursday as the Senate tackled the Northern Pacific forfeiture bill and related measures amid adjourning sessions. The House moved on national trade union incorporation and civil service rules while budget amendments and funeral expense debates stirred Congress. Separately, rumors of Fenians drilling along the frontier surfaced as officials frowned on erroneous reports of senate reconsiderations.
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Parnell and Carnarvon Interview on Irish Home Rule
London reports detail a discussion between Charles Spencer Cavendish Carnarvon and Charles Stewart Parnell on Ireland's governance. Carnarvon reportedly sought Parnell's views on a constitutional settlement, proposing a central legislature with a Dublin parliament while allowing local government power, amid disagreements over conditions and potential treaties.
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Chamberlain Defends Liberty in Ireland Policy Debate
London June 12 page reports Chamberlain’s position as opined in a manifesto urging unity while addressing Irish Home Rule. Dilke publishes on coercion versus autonomy, advocating elective control for Ireland with reservations on Gladstone’s plan. Gladstone signals willingness to press Home Rule despite elections, while Hartington refuses to back Unionist opposition in Midlothian, risking Liberal split.
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France's Royal Family Leader Plans Shifting Exile Moves
The Comte de Paris said he has not fixed a refuge if expelled, leaning toward England due to sympathy there while Austria is too distant. He may not settle permanently, awaiting France's course, and will travel as events unfold. Deputies also voted to consider action.
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Expulsion Bill Fails Amid Broad Vote Split
The assembly narrowly rejects a wholesale expulsion bill for princes by a 20 to 8 vote after a 16 year prison penalty proposes compulsory exile for returning princes. An amendment imposes two to five year terms and disfranchisement, while the main measure passes without division.
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Memorial service honors John Kelly at Tammany Hall
In New York on June memorial services for John Kelly were held at Tammany Hall. Prominent figures attended in a solemn tribute as letters of regret were read from leaders including J. Tilden and others. The event featured eulogies on Kelly's public service and personal character amid a packed hall.
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Mormonizing the Swiss tale of Mormon converts in Switzerland
A report by Bearstory Daynard notes widespread Mormon activity in Switzerland with 3K elders 1 private 44 teachers 11 servants and 62 emigrants. Conversions favor Protestants over Catholics as headquarters are in Rome and enrollment spreads nationwide. Women’s aid groups form adjuncts as new converts prepare to depart for Utah to evade authorities.
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Mob Law and Whisky Spark Lynching Rumor in Minnesota
A fragment reports a mob lynching near a Minnesota river town after an unmarried farmhand, Leo Beckvolt, pursued a farmer’s wife. Villagers allegedly used alcohol to inflame tempers, intending only to frighten him, but he was kept suspended too long. The report frames the act as scaring rather than murder.
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Dublin vice consul shoots wife then kills self
In Dublin United States vice consul A Mackenzie and his wife Dinuin were found fatally shot after a domestic quarrel. Mackenzie died en route to hospital. wife died later. The tragedy occurred in front of their three children amid ongoing disputes.
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