Debate over President Cleveland reform and political prerogative in Senate
Senator Wilson of New Jersey attacked the president’s civil service reform as a power grab. He argued the president’s refusal to share charges against suspended officers violated constitutional principles and eroded trust in public office. Wilson cited statutory suspensions and warned that executive discretion must be lawful. He criticized the administration as a “comedy of errors” and noted cabinet opposition to the reform stance while urging accountability. The report came from The New York Herald via a Mittsburg special.
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Cleveland
Anay
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Wilson
Olllea
Cansant
Senate
Grover Cleveland
Pre Tent
Dart
Arigan
Hutt
Videe
Postanastor
New York Herald
Mittsburg
Our Solons In Session In Washington March Debates
The senate debated silver coinage with Nevada senator Jones presenting a memorial and supporting the measure. A minority report on a pension-related bill was offered by Lovin. John Porter Lin opposed forfeiture of certain lands for railroad aid. Wilson of Iowa attacked civil service reform. Executive session followed by adjournment. In the house a naval appropriation bill faced questions. Weaver denounced the Indian allotment policy. efforts to aid Oklahoma and California were noted.
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Nevada
National Iiinerallic Association
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John Porter
Towa
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Iowa
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United States
Parker
New York
Weaver
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Bullock Barons
Possemann
Cherokee Strip
Wattly
Oklahoma
Nenator Miller
Postal clerks deny planned strike in Washington meeting
In Washington on March 12 the Railway Postal Clerks declared they know nothing of a contemplated strike and disavowed any movement. Secretary Millard Wood was authorized to inform the Postmaster General of the stance and to reject the proposed action. The Postmaster General later sent a reply to Wood.
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Washington City
Washington
Millard Wood
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Truxton Promoted? Senate Spares Rear Admiral Nomination
Washington reports show Commodore Truxton’s promotion to rear admiral sidetracked in executive session after his retirement list noted. Senators debated Dumont’s surveyor general nomination with mixed votes. Other confirmations included postmasters and customs collector for New York. A presidential message urged Iowa river land title policy and provision for damages, while Maynard disallowed Roach and Roanoke claims. Bank panic fears grow as a Brunswick secretary faces a bank shortfall.
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Dumont
Mair
Menator Teller
Demont
Senate
Postimasters
AL A
Burnett
Madison
Tait
Alex A. Davison
Seymour
Mad
Nathanial S. Batus
Rennuelaa
Tad
Edward JL. Wedden
Port of
New York
Chartes
Wilkens
Henson
Minn
Benson
Revival Sermon Chorus in Chicago Church War on Saloons
Rev Sam Jones denounces saloons and urges unity among Christians to purge vice from Chicago. He mocks hypocritical church politics, calls for disciplined faith, and warns that moral warfare is necessary to restore the city.
Missouri Pactite Train Strike Turmoil and Telegram Clash
Disputes flare as Knights of Labor and Texas Pacific employes clash over arbitration. Grand Master Powderly seeks settlement while a Texas court pledge blocks trains. St Louis reports show strikers, engineers, and detectives deployed, with violence and job protections debated amid stalled freight operations.
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Arthur
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
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