Collectors Dilemma Over Ireland Immigrants at Castle Garden
New York June 97 Immigrants from Ireland arrive in Castle Garden on two steamers. Some are paupers or detained on suspicion while emigration commissioners claim authority to board and report convicts or dependents. Collector Robertson doubts power after landing. officials debate whether authority ends once on shore. Secretary Falger to decide if Castle Garden status ends port authority. Immigrants remain at Castle Garden until decision.
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Robertson
New York
Ireland
Castle Garden
Pepene
Biutin
Falger
Trelant
Pedestal funds advance for Bartholdi statue project
New York June 27 A special meeting of the Bartholdi pedestal committee reviewed subscription receipts for the pedestal. About 101000 collected so far with 30000 more needed to complete the pedestal as work begins. New contributors include Gov Foster Judge Thurman Col Pardons Henry B Payne and other notable westerns.
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LIDIA
New York
Bartholdi
Sfiprnnon
Richard M. Hunt
Gen. Stone
Uume
Gov. Foster
Judge Thurman
Col. Pardons
Jenry B. Payne
The
West
Democrats' Chicago convention push for 184 nomination
Erskine M. Phelps and Frank G. Hoyne, Chicago Iroquois elite, visited Democratic leaders in New York to secure the 184 convention for Chicago. They report favorable committee responses and deny assurances to Gov. Tilden’s friends. The Saratoga plan is seen as Grover Cleveland’s allies’ move, not supported by New York politicians.
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New York
Jine
Erskine M. Phelps
Frank G. Hoyne
Chicago
Democratic National Committee
Abyam S. Hewitt
Mosars
Phelps
Hoyne
Cabinet discussion on paupers and emigration to the United States
In a report from Waasirtxoron dated June 42 the cabinet debated admitting paupers and sending this class of people to Britain. The majority urged prompt return of such travelers while the collector at New York was instructed to refuse aid to all persons likely to be paupers. No clear instruction exists on settling already funded individuals.
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Great Britain
Yeatarilay
Ophdon
Travial
Cole
Robertoendines
Lim
New York
Sue Queston
Internal Revenue Districts Reduced in Washington Shift
Washington June 37 official notice shows the internal revenue service will cut total collection districts from 126 to 80, a reduction of 46 districts. States listed with districts cut include Alabama Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Ohio New York Wisconsin and several others, with transfers likely completed by late August and an annual saving of 500000 expected.
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Wasilington
Washinatton
Interart
Internal Revenue Service
Treasury Department
Alabama
Nevasta
Canmeechi
Idaho
Montana
Internal Revenue Bucwau
Pensions Tainted by Training Fraud Claims
From Wasuinatoy on June 27 the article reports that more than half pensions granted go for chronic diarrhea cases. It accuses agencies of training applicants to appear emaciated, allegedly defrauding examiners for sums up to 2000 or 4000 dollars and monthly stipends.
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Wasuinatoy
PaaSatta
General Crook and His Captives Reported
Wasaixetox June 21 General Crook Garyerr curator e her pene farca aes uh Oe sepa.
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Wasaixetox
Crook Gaaryerr
Indian policy splits over rebel chiefs and clemency
Secretarys Teller Lincoln and Interior and War chiefs oppose mercy for ringleaders and seek trials and executions for murder. General Crook backs mercy for rebels except Rees, with pending hangings. Commissioner Dudley faces a massive pension outlay, noting $100 million in one year and $40 million ongoing costs, unable to disburse all arrears.
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Joslyn Sara
Sie Interior and
War Departments
Teller
Lincoln
Wil
Crook
Rees
Government seeks to sell a judgment against Boas Hesing
June report details a potential $10,000 government judgment against Texas congressman and ex marshal Ochiltree, with a $5,000 offer from Michaelis. The treasury solicitor weighs compromise terms as suspicions arise about an English agent involved. Canceled bonds, church lotteries plans, and Indian liquor issues also appear.
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Wastixsaton
Tom Ochiltree
Michaelis
Boas Hesing
Texas
Ochilrea
The
Treasury
Cdl
Ochiltree
Engishiman
London
Theatre Fire Kills Forty Seven in Italy
A puppet theater on Lake Como in Dervio burned during a show. Ninety people were in the hall. forty seven died and twelve were injured as a light spark from a Pengal lamp ignited straw and firewood. The crowd, thinking it part of the performance, blocked exits, delaying evacuation. The showman and his wife perished among the charred remains.
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Lonnos
Jung
Dervio
Lake
Cumo
Tian
Ames
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