Debates and Confirmations Shake Civil Service Posts
The president named Trenholm to be comptroller of the currency and Oberly as civil service commissioner, with Myman slated as civil service commissioner. Oberly’s selection surprised Washington, while Trenholm’s removal of Cannon drew similar reactions. The appointments aim to balance regional representation, with promotions and no papers required for confirmations.
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Washington City
William 14
Trenholm
South Carolina
Henry W. Cannon
John H. Oberly
Ilinoia
William L. Tenholm
Charles Myman
Connecticcut
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
Dorman B. Eaton
John H. Qberly
Board of
Civil Service Commissioners
Washington
Trouhole
Guerney
Chicago
New York
New Egland
Mdgerton
Indiana
Miinois
Lyman
Massachusetts
Col. Morrison
Oberly
Goutienen
National Republican
Des Moines
Duskin case debate resumes in Senate with papers and removals discussed
Washington March 17 The Duskin case debate restarted after a pause as senators limitably dissected papers and assertions about public documents held by the president and departments. Cullom Maxey and Dolph challenged removals and Civil Service policy while Grand Army reports flagged veteran discrimination. Pension bills and Edmunds resolutions followed before adjournment.
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Washington Crry
Morrill
Arroy Kennet
Finance Committee
Apps
Cullom
Mllinois
Pugh
Kenna
Papura
Offlee
Root
Ster
Branch
Maxey
Dolph
Hoorland
Grand Army of the Republic
Veterans of the Union
Washington City
Ucullen
Senate
House
Indlaos
Resolutions on corruption inquiry and telegraph reforms
A mounting federal session adopted a resolution to probe alleged corruption in securing a levee appropriation near Jeffersonville. Bills debated covered stopping remnant committees, postal savings, banning contract labor, pensions for amputees, vice president pay, and telegraph discrimination limits plus polygamy amendment. The Alabama claims court closure and bank receivership asset use were approved. Discussions on free coinage and telegraph line regulation occupied days, with measures restricting news sale. Indian policy split final: Holman majority favors consolidation and industrial schools, minority urges land allotment and sale to settlers.
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Jefersonville
Thomas A. Hendricks
Telegraph
Alabama Claims Court
National Bank Raceivera
Mosman
Washington Cory
Holman
King
Hateli
Peel
Cannon
Ryan
Secretary Reverses Lands Decision on Homestead Rights
Secretary Lamar reverses a Sparks ruling, confirming that a settler may convert a perfected preemption right into a cash entry, affecting many public land settlers. The Interior decision marks a major change in homestead law application.
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Lamar
Sparks
Washington City
Lamar Hag
Publica
A. Ppr
Interior Department
Wastington Ciry
House Public Lands Committee
Anderson
Kanga
Revival for Women at Church Meeting in Chicago
Reverend Nam Jones led a women only service at a Chicago church on March 12 with about 6,000 attendees including mothers wives and daughters. Key moments included songs by J H Burks and a collection led by twenty girls. He urged mothers to guide children with faith and warned against worldly influences while stressing home life and religious devotion.
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Carcano
Nam Jones
Caatuorink Toonlay
Evan Yelist
J. H. Burks
Jones
Mary Good Wu
Tied
Nero
Lord Byron
John Wesley
Gonrge Wishington
America
Tle Cauntry
Ghia
Mike Bird
Homer
Elaughter
Alaughton
Atoriel
Gol
Iran
Wonga
Twtn
Endeniur
Ford
Elvan
Chiengyany
Goorin
Cho
Laughton
Hull
Lewan
Lavane
Voss
Lam
Lithia
Chicago
The Mellen Conspiracy Trial Surfaces in Court
In the superior criminal court Tuesday morning District Attorney Slovent described the case as the cave of Anna A. Coolislya. Mrs Coolidge was charged with conspiring to murder and pleaded guilty, while other conspirators were to be prosecuted. The indictment contained names the government wishes to keep secret and the defense argued motions, as Mrs Coolidge’s plea could affect the government’s handling of remaining conspirators.
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Mes. Coolidge Mloada
Bowrox
Marelli
Slovent Callad
Anna A. Coolislya
Chargoil
Mra Coulldya
Digs Wiet
Slavens Galt Bhin Ronutt
Catting Tahn
Sontunicant
Mra
Coaridge
Vigilante threats and Archer outlaws shock Indiana court
A violent sequence linked to the Archer faction in Indiana spurs vigilantism and threats to witnesses in the Sam Archer Jr. murder case. Archers, with prior prison terms, have a history of violence including lashings and exile threats, while ex President Arthur health rumors spark nationwide concern.
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Indiana
Kidder Huitth
Sillith
Archer
Sam Archer, Jr
Farner Bunch
Myeroa in High Society Divorces and Notices
Grace Turnbull receives a divorce from Henry Turnbull in a New York high society case. Adels Stevens also granted divorce from Bret W Stevens. The Newport set, wealthy and city-based, are noted. Also reported: a powder mill explosion in Havanbvix and the death of Confederate privateer captain James Wauddull.
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Newrour
Grace
Turnbull
Henry Turnbull
Adels Stevens
Bret W Stevens
New York
Newport
Havanbvix
Con
Gorning
Charles Luce
Milla
Balraure
Mare
James I Wauddull
Oyster Navy
Maryland
Annapolis
Missouri Strike Threatens Rail Service Near Kirkwood
A train yard disturbance near Kirkwood Missouri stirs a mass of strikers who vow not to operate when engines are ready. Despite quiet at Hast Street House and Kane City deliberations, tensions rise as Texas Pacific shipments face delays and officials weigh possible actions.
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Thora
Kirkwood
Kaneis City
Potter
B. & M. Railway
Nebraska
de Meo
Texas
Texas & Paeiile
Marshall Ahopa Ara
Nin
Labor tangle in Missouri Pacific suit shocks courts
One hundred members of the Knights of Labor facing a civil suit in Missouri allege a conspiracy to derail the International Great Northern lines and threaten railroad shops. The petition seeks an injunction, claiming $10,000 in damages from alleged threats and discharges, while the court action proceeds. Meanwhile eight hour agitation spreads to Windcomb furniture, with wages tied to a 48 hour week as production shifts toward full capacity.
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Ia “Vevel
Inganatlind Palastinin
Tex
Knights of Labor
Ctvtrial
Minsouri Paettla Company
Uicea
Ghann Lavrips
Mich
Windbcomb
Arniture Company
Diaheva
Cicada
Citzens
Geneva
Mlk
Grant
Join MaNutt
Honda
Pinkertonw
Mat Pinkerton
Stes
Katoo
Extos
Pinkerton
McChesuay
Ho Iy
Hetoola
Aurora
Larrabee House
McNett
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Wilcoxon's Opera House
BTC
Brown & Dollmeyer
Court House
Freeport, Illinois
Jersey
Diffenbaugh
Stephenson St
Wm. Ascher
Hoebel & Moogh's
Freeport, IL
Cberly Madow
Lod Trenholn
Waanindron Ciry
Kansan II
Wassinceton City
Bilt Hiscock
Springer, Bayne
Bland
Congress
Oregon
Mi Lell
Italy
Wasuieron City
Colorado
Boston
H. L. Morrill
Boston, Hoosac
Mellen Conspiracy
Arthur
Wness
Arthie
Min Nuaveda
Arline
Wade Wuesday
Arthur Iy
Ade
George A. Poturs
Arthur Tell
Ty Ora
Prine, AmMumnst
Maga
Clark
Broullyn
N. Yi
KT. Mord
Brockton
Man
Nullogg
Chittenango
N. Iy
Pagsy
Willneys Point
N.Y
W. G. Rehin
Ong Little Mala
Sabem
Masa
Marvel
Mina Iin Kats
Normal School
Tokta
Salon
Japan
Auurica
Petitives
Washinnutox Ciry
As Milliny
Mieluy Atarming
Assemblies of Knights of Labor
Hen- Repl
Stey
Cutaco
Sahd
San Francisco
United States
Law
Agaulnata Mutsachusatta
Lhomaiistre
Musa
Marel
Fitchburg
Ave Mon
Germaine M. Torry
London
Maxsrs Chamberlain
Trevelyan
Ciladatone
Issua
Ireland
Tha Ways Aid Means Committen
Elopea Urry
Mexico
Gun. Gomez
Matamoras
Elopad
Jurney
Brownsville
New Ooluany
Gineaua
Prous Wona
Toeslay Mernig
Ally
Cab
Hk Little & Go
Ummert
Bure
Germania Hall
Fannie Francis
Tin
Rapertoria
Sente
Hoebel & Moogk
Diug
People's Column
Toney
Marelw
Lincoln Ave
Bernie Fy
van Buren St
Noquiva
Win
Ascher
Sal
Chark Aye
North van Buren
Elias Perkins
JOR
Kraft House
Banaiu
Dnc Y Kkart & N
Taguart
Uigur
Jebezatr
Mings
Spoor & Donoh UK
Wright & Khoeknee
John Wareham
Aschke
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