Payne presses Democrats to oppose Halstead’s confirmation
In Washington on March 24, Senator Payne urged Democrats to block Halstead’s nomination, framing it as a personal vindication. The report notes threats to resign if rejected and predicts a tough vote that could fuel partisan tensions and editorial responses.
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Washington
Halstead
Senate
Canr
Peter
Halstag
Farwell
Logan
Payne
Presidents
Ohio
Gay
Grazvenor
Guiter-Spipe
Teller
Cullom
Syarts
Ingalls
Plamib
Sawyer
Jones
Nevada
Miners Endure Hunger as Clay County Coal Strike Eases
Miners in Clay county reach a compromise with operators after a conference. Both sides agree to uphold the district price and resume work at the district rate. Hundreds of miners face severe hardship, with families hungry and many at only limited work. Senator Byrd and state officials plan to investigate coal weighing irregularities.
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Beazil
Ind
Splj
Watson
Crawford
Clay County
Cupport
Chared Bill
Byrd
Carroll
Anderson
Mecaie
Unprecedented New York post office backlog cited
A Pacific coast style dispatch notes a vast backlog in New York City’s second class mail department. Over a million pieces pile in the basement while 150 overtime workers receive no extra pay, delaying eastern papers by days and exposing mismanagement and toadying within the office as Pearlson, the postmaster, faces criticism.
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Wileh
Muagwump
New York
Spi
Post Office
Mail Street
Pearson
Suburo
Carrisre
Soma
Bane
Baie
Wokee
Sain Lee
Mott-st
Foreicn
Sandwich Islands
Fiji
Italy
New York City
Tnndianapolis
Frank Bird
RE. J. Bodds
Post Restante
Great Schemes Ab Electric Eight Deal and What It May Mean
City news circles debate Manager Shaffer stance on an electric power grant linked to Thompson Houston and Dudley groups. Reported maneuvers hint at behind the scenes moves, negotiations, and the push for new charters with street access and revenue terms amid rival electrics interests.
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AB Electric
Shaffer
Thompson-Houston Company
McNeale
Tiucis-st
Thompson-teustos
Tudianapolis Senney Company
Jenneys Company
Thomason- Nouston Company
Edison Syndicate
Cate
Ft. Wayne Jenney
Hickling Johnsen
Parkinson
Toarts
Ragnine
Nice
Smith
Tousey and
Cornett
Erant
Dudley
Citizens Company Civily Opposes Streetcar Track Wrecking
Citizens' street railway seeks an injunction to stop Street Commissioner DeRuiter from tearing up a vacant Seventh street track between Pennsylvania and Illinois. Judge Howe granted a temporary restraining order. hearing set for Tuesday. The company alleges the track is unused and cites its alternative route to save four blocks. A board of trade meeting discussed a potential move of a Wheeling glass works and related employment impacts. Also reported is a New York incident where J M Vail’s bonds were recovered in Paris after a robbery attempt.
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Citizens’ Street Railway Company
DeRuiter
Seventh St
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Howe
JeRuiter
Crown Hill
Pennsylvania-st
Illinois-st
Ulinoie-st
Tris
Hess Welle
Massilon
Glass Company
Mayor Denny Calls Steady War on Wine Rooms
The mayor spoke Friday on the wine room evil and urged a constant, daily fight rather than sporadic raids. He cited cases of women's downfalls and a near murder linked to such dens, urging arrests of women for prostitution and men for associating with lewd women to curb the activity.
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Denny
Newland-Clements
Drunken man slashes throat in city home dispute
Melvin McPherson, 41, severely cut his throat with a razor during a drunken quarrel at his brother Al McPherson’s home near McCarty and Annsts. His sister restrained him briefly. he asked for a knife to finish the act. He survived the self-inflicted wound, was taken to the station house, and is expected to recover. He has a wife and three children.
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McCarty
Annsts
MolyincPherson
Melvin
Mc‘Pherson
Flan‘wer & Buchanan
Thomas
Edward Smith
Squire Johnston
Evansville
Mr. Zion
Jennie Mczugo
Knight
New Jersey-st
Georgia
Louisiana-sts
Wm. Patterson
Union Railway Company
C., H. & [. Railroad Company
W. T. Malott
Hobbs
Farrell
Annie Thompson
Willis St. Clair
Thompson
Burton
Bartons
Wm. I. McAfee
Emma
Pierce
Chicago
Elizabeth Pierce
Nathan Pierce
N. Mississippiet
Murder Suspect James Pollard Returned to Somerset Ky
James Pollard, suspected of a January murder, has been brought back to Somerset Kentucky. Detectives Giradgy and a state officer captured him two miles southeast of Irvington after a chase to the Kentucky River. Pollard, described as six feet tall and 207 pounds, has a long criminal record including robberies and train wrecking. He had been staying with relatives near the capture site for two weeks.
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James Pollard
Somerset
Giradgy
Irvington
Kentucky
The Peppermint Test in White House Sewer Work
A report explains a peppermint test used to locate sewer leaks in the White House pipes. The method fills mains with air and peppermint to reveal defects by odor. Workers note the approach was used when laying gas mains, with sulphate of carbon as a contrasting smell and concerns about long-term pipe durability.
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White House
Aneshaensel
Strong
On the Fence Over Street Railway Franchise
Mayor Denny seeks public input before council committee on extending the street railway franchise. He favors discussing the proposal with taxpayers and property owners to reflect the people's wishes, and opposes overhead electric motor. Weather notes light rain turning to snow and a cooler outlook. Ostrich feather dealer J. Irwin relocates shop to 33 and 361 South Illinois Street over Nicoll the tailor. Open at night.
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Denny
Street Railway
Street Railroad Company
J. Irwin
Maine
Illinois St
Nicoll
Bilfons
Mr. Irving
Alght
Wier Murphy Fight Planned Near Durham West of Wier
In Port Erie Indiana March 24 it is reported the Wier Murphy fight will occur Saturday at Durham six miles west of the city. Paris March 29 deputies Clemenceau and Bovier seek the arrest of General Bou langer following the incident.
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T.aporte
Ind
Durham
Boulanger
Paris
Clemenceau
Bovier
Deputies
Gen. Boulanger
Spring Styles in Shoes at Ends and Ends Closeout
Geo. P. Marott offers spring styles in shoes with limited pairs left as a closeout regardless of cost at 16 North Penn street. The notice promotes fresh footwear options for the season and directs customers to visit the store for final clearance selections.
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Geo. P. Marott
North Penn St
Buck Rell on Lil and the Beer Rivalry Signage
A fragmented 19th century note reports brewers reopening taps across the city with a rampant goat sign. It notes the May 1 date for Lock beer reversal, a competitive push in market share, and includes cultural anecdotes about beer etymology and drunken lore. A brief item closes with a Michigan mining grant venture.
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Osiris
Odin
May be Saved Deputy Attorney-central Gillette on license bill
Gillette said Thursday he did not believe the high license bill would be invalidated because a section of the constitution was amended. A Splinter, NASHSILUE, Tenn., March 24. News items note local deaths, marriages, legal actions, and civic matters with brief, scattered reports from the region.
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Gillette
Curtis Court Appearance and A.D. Harris Oratorical Courtroom Portrait
A detailed courtroom scene in Indianapolis describes Curtis in the supreme court room Friday morning with A. D. Harris delivering a forceful argument. Harris’s physical presence and dramatic gestures are vividly noted as he cites statutes and emphasizes his points, while Curtis listens.
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A. D. Harris
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Wen
James Buauthorne Curtis
Harris
Mr. Harris
Campbell knocked out in horse auction tale
Capt Bob Campbell recounts attending a horse auction after a boxing match. He bids $100 for a handsome colt, then watches bids climb to $4,000 before the owner withdraws, saying a private sale had offered $85,000. He notes it was his first knockout, but not the price he wanted.
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Campbell
Bob Campbell
Temperance Talk Draws 200 Workers at Atlas Engine Works
Francia Murphy addressed about 200 Atlas engine work employees at noon Thursday, delivering a temperance message to enthusiastic workingmen. A single balloon marked the event amid the crowd, reflecting local interest in the speech. Horsethief captured at Wanasu Indiana March 29. John Steele arrested with stolen horse and wagon from Point Seabel Grant county. Steele says he traded for the property and travels with a woman he claims as his wife.
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Atlas
Francia Murphy
Hint
Baloon
Wanasu
Ind
Spi
John Steele
A. W. Hood
Point Seabel
Grant County
Steele
Ohio
The Ghost Walks and Treasury Salary Notes
March 28 report from Washington notes President Harrison received a treasury draft salary of 8858.88 for the first month, with Mr. Cleveland paid for early March reducing the tally. Attorney General Mitlear weighing marshals and district attorneys cases. Evarts arrested for alleged hoodwink of post office officials over one cent pamphlets mailed from towns.
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Wastiscron
Harrison
Treasury
Cleveland
Indiana
Washington
Ispl
Atttorney
Mitlear
Eveland
J. K. Evarts
Krights Burial and Westminster Abbot Debate
Toxpox reports a general wish to bury John Bright in Westminster Abbey with an approach likely to be made, though the Bright family may decline to accept. Crxcrsxatt notes a scheme to pressure Stephens to withdraw as mayoral candidate, urging Stone the Citizens' choice. An advertisement promotes Warner's Log Cabin Rose Cheam as a remedy for catarrh.
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Kright
Toxpox
John Bright
Westminster Abby
Crxcrsxatt
Stephens
Stone
Canate
Warner
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