Whitelaw Reid and press figures in New York gossip
A lively New York news column recalls Whitelaw Reid’s appointment to the French mission, Dana’s sharp rejoinder, and portraits of Pulitzer and Albart Pulitzer. It notes Ledger’s failure, Sun Albany coverage, and a critical view of New York assembly corruption amid other press personalities.
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Albart Pulitzer
Tia
Iba Journal
New York
The
Sun
Sosont
Alnert
Justice Matthews Dead Emnent Jurist Dies in Washington
Washington March 22 Justice Stanley Matthews died Friday morning born Cincinnati July 21 1824. A strong anti slavery advocate he held multiple legal and political posts including U S attorney for the southern district of Ohio and associate justice of the U S Supreme Court.
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Washington
Stanley Matthews
Fie
Cincinnati
Kenyon College
The
Herald
Hanover County
U.S
Ohio
Wentino
Superior Court of
John Sherman
U. S. Supreme Court
All Want Places and a Secretaries Tale of Politics
A humorous excerpt portrays Secretary Roberts in the governor’s office as he recalls a busy scene with applicants for positions and a man seeking marriage. The governor signs few recommendations, while Westminster Wallace’s petitions flood in, and an interview with Mayor Fiewitt of New York ends with advice to go south for young men.
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Roberts
Roberte
Westminster Wallace
Mr. Roberts
Dean
Wallace
Oganesh Ferla Amt
Pchman
Atrantieman
Jon
Paw Gut
de Boifom
de Petilim
Rix
Cyr
William
Rte
Fiewitt
New York
Hotel Brotherhood
Robert Wilson
Blsine
Liberia
Elaine
Freeman
J. 10. Porter
W. F. Morphin
John Carter
Arlen C. Simms
Oscar Bush
Don Wells
Harry Furniss
L. &. Christy
Lawrences Newby
Federal Building
Charles Brown
Nathaniel Pierce
Conrad Burney
Jobn Wilson
Robert Russell
Mr. Brown
Pierce
Washington news hints Blaine may take English mission
Washington dispatch reports a possible shift in Harrison's cabinet as Blaine may accept the English mission and Walter Gresham could be named to the State Department. The piece notes press pressure over Blaine's leadership and predicts swift appointments with Senate fights likely over Whitelaw Reid's France post.
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Washington
Harrison
Blaine
Willle
Court of St. James
Walter
Gresham
State Department
Whitelaw
Treland
Senate
Whitelaw Ried
France
Miners Bill Enacting Clause Mystery Revealed
The secretary of state’s office shows the miners protection bill lacks an enacting clause rendering the enrolled act void. The paper notes possible collusion in enrollment, with the bill altered and lost between chambers, and no culprit found yet. The piece cites editorials and the Freeman on political appointments and civil service debates.
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Secretary of State
Errellice Clere
Newkirk
Friday Mornimg
Wral Assembly
Coal Federation Split Sparks Indiana Price War
Ind and Ohio Pennsylvania operators plan a price-cut clash starting May 1 to drive Indiana coal out of Chicago and Northwest markets. Indiana quits federation after demands faltered, while Ohio and Pennsylvania miners align to undercut Indiana. A Brazil group forms to seek a reduced wage scale. Clay County miners in Brazil to discuss wages Saturday.
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Tllinois
Ohio
Pennelvania
Indiana
Federation of
Columbus
Ihe
Yne
Ulinois
Apne Mds
Howdy
Fessivea
Indiana New
Todiana
Onin
Pennsylvania
Dai
Nconibe
Ous
Hwiinais
Ulingis
Sears
Illinois
Chicago
Ura Cateral Zas Della
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Bio
Northwest
Mississippi River
New Reans
Key
D. Jd. Janney
Brazil
PB. A. Blua
Svhivap
David Engle
Oakland City
Hubert Kenner
We Glon
Federation of Miners
Ming
Clay County
Ida Fornia Sent To Reform School After Counterfeiting Arrest
Ida Fornia, 22, previously jailed with Samuel J. Kearns and J. J. Batchelor on counterfeiting charges, was sent home to her mother in Syaacus then to the women’s reformatory. She was released on her own recognizance and said Kearns induced her departure from a railroad office, with plans to marry once he is freed.
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Ida Fornia
Samuel J. Kearns
J. J. Batchelor
Syaacus
Ida
Reformatory For
Marshal Stein
Kearns
Goethe Remembrance and Grand Opera Night Review
Friday morning recalls Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in Weimar and notes his life, loves, and controversies. The Queen's Mrs. J C Dal's Opera Company staged The Queen's Mate with strong leads Lily Post and Marie Halten, plus McLaughlin's Gien Bombardos, while Richard Golden and Harry Paulton provided solid comedy though dialogue over song weakens it. the engagement runs through the week.
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Oneen
J.C. Dal
Rrand
Mund
Tiegoeen
Mate
Lily Post
Marie Halten
McLaughlin
Gien
Bombardos
Richard Golden
Harry Paulton
Another Father's Son Heads Home From Europe
Young William Arthur, son of the late president, has been a model day since his father’s death. He is expected to return from Europe in a few days and will be offered a lucrative department in Washington.
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Broadway
Mith Fisber
New York
Europe
Dana
Reid
Persie Jones
The
Times
Pulitzer
World
Apele
Walker
Waller
Hayas
Weil
Blaine
Republcan
Gery
Rayner
William ‘Arthur
Washington
Case against Geo W Davis continued to next Crawford term
The case against Geo W Davis for shooting W L Gregory of Marietta was continued to the next Crawford county court term. Gregory has filed a civil suit seeking $5000 in damages. Richmond police seek a stranger who left a valent depot with items evidently stolen. Warner’s Log Cabin Hose Cream advertises for catarrh with claims of healthful sleep and clear head.
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Geo. W. Davis
W. L. Gregory
Marietta
Crawford
Gregory
Davis
Richmond
Warner
Local court reports reveal filings and crimes
A string of court actions and crimes dominates the page. Suit filings include mW Parrell versus Harley A Russell and Albert idow for 2000 pounds, while a divorce request is noted for Ka Qoigley. A K of H case against Aachary nine and Walter Wilson of Greanwond was dismissed. a jury trial is mentioned. Probate notes include the will of David Mylor dated March 14, probate granted, Taylors wife and son beneficiaries with Holiday as executor. Local crimes feature tramp activity west of the city, a mayor's court perjury conviction, and thefts by several individuals, with state prison sentences given.
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Mw. Parrell
Harley A. Russell
Albert Idow
Ka Qoigley
Mart Fay
Willian
K. of H
Aachary
Walter Wilson
Greanwond
United States
Wow
Red
Charing
Raoughville
Boma
David Mylor
Taylors
Hiiata I. Holiday
Bertha Burnside
Amy Foy
Ladies’ Auspiary Society
M. C.A
Bates Sente
John Denford
Tere
Natural Pas
Court House
Indianapolis
Bron Ripple
Trust
The
Newa
James Burns
Patrick Burns
Indiana Ave
James Shea
Abe Thompson
Frank Bird
Charles Colgan
Democratic City Convention Chaos Deliberations Continue
Mayor Stephens nominated for mayor at the democratic city convention sparking a tumultuous meeting. Balloting for comptroller struggled past noon, hours of disorder followed, sergeant at arms resigned, two assistants quarreled on stage over footing. Dan Dalton claimed nomination amid uproar and fraud cries. Seventh ballot ordered as fights persisted and new arrivals surged.
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CherssAgvi
Stephens
Herzun
Armes
Dan Dalton
Book-Keeper Steals $20,000 From Smith Bros
March 22. W T apna shuttle. George R Carlton, book keeper for Smith Bros, sent a note with safe keys claiming illness and absence. He vanished after last Monday. An audit revealed a $20,000 embezzlement. he previously worked in Chicago and is believed to be in Canada.
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W. T
George R. Carlton
Smith Bros. & Co
Carlton
Chicago
Smith Bros
Canada
Judge Howe Adjourns Court Over Constitutional Points
Judge Howe from the Brown Study district has adjourned his court for several days to focus on constitutional questions raised Thursday concerning the Bigham fire and police bill and the Curtis board of control mongrel. He will not be disturbed by minor matters and plans to spend the week at home, appearing in the Crown study on the issues and returning to work with renewed vigor after each review. Judges Taylor and Walker continue holding court on less prominent matters. Weather: Indiana fair and slightly cooler.
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Jrive Howe
Brown
Howe
Superior Court
Bigham Fire and Police
Curtis Board of Control
Taylor
Walker
Supreme Tribunal
Colorful Pinesman Moran Arrives From Wisconsin
At the Union depot on Thursday afternoon Moran from Bayfield, Wisconsin, famed for his multicolor coat and knee breeches, is bound for Petersburg Virginia. He worked all winter in the pine woods earning fifteen to thirty dollars monthly for roundhead and skilled labor. He noted a poor season and no northern hell holes, and plans to return to his farm nearby with heavy raiment for the trip.
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Joseph Bram
Petersburg
North Woods
Bargains in Broken Lives Sees Footwear Discounts
Local ad from Geo. P. Marott at 1S North Penn Street promotes bargains on boots and shoes with savings ranging from 100 to 2.00 dollars, inviting customers to come in and try on footwear.
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Sean
Geo. P. Marott
North Penn
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