Rewards and Retentions For Gold Democrats At Federal Posts
Washington March 27 It is reported that Commissioner Forman of the internal revenue bureau may retain his post as a reward to gold democrats for their late campaign influence. Forman, former gubernatorial candidate on the Palmer Buckner ticket, told McKinley he expects no disturbance to his office. Also cited is Glande M Johnson head of the bureau of engraving and printing, whose civil service protection leaves his retention tentative. Carlisle discussed Johnson with McKinley and Gage urging his stay due to campaign contributions to Republican success.
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Washington
McHinney
Forman
internal revenue bureau
gold democrats
Sineis
Palmer and Buckner
internal révenue
Glande M. Johnson
bureau of engraving and printing
civil service regulations
Carlisle
McKinley
Gage
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Bentucks
Two Attractive Berths Professorships in Mathematics Offered
President McKinley to fill vacancies with two professorships of mathematics in the Navy. The positions are pensionable life posts with starting salaries of 2400 dollars, rising to 3500 after fifteen years. The secretary of the navy can set the examination scope to suit candidate strengths, and past holders have included a naval academy English professor and a librarian of the Navy Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
maory
Plese
Hfe
corps of mathematics
naval academy
navy department
navy
secretary of the navy
Arbitration Treaty Debate Hinges on Olney Plan
Washington March 27 senators discuss the general arbitration treaty as Mr Gray of Delaware opposes the Chilton amendment and favors Olney's negotiated text. A proposal to limit arbitration to pecuniary damages was rejected by Olney. Secret session also touched on committee vacancies with Republicans demanding clear majorities. The senate adjourned until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesa Vine
Washington
forestywmong
Minch
Mr. Gray
Delaware
Chilton
Olney
Lord Salisbury
senate
Naval Dilemma With Brooklyn Dry Dock Docks Iowa
The Navy Department faces a dilemma over the Brooklyn dry dock just completed in New York. Secretary Long authorized acceptance with minor unfinished work, but friction delays the contractor from granting the permit to prepare the dock for the battleship Iowa, hindering its docking and readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Dry Dock
Washington
navy department
New York
Long
Iowa
Trial trip set for April 5 amid builder delay
The earliest possible moment for her official trial is April 5 as builders face penalties for delays. By morning, the department had accomplished nothing in its efforts to unravel the issue.
Tariff Debate Opens With Heated Five Minute Rule
Washington March 27 The tariff bill debate under the five minute rule opened with a lively and lengthy contest lasting nearly three hours. Amendments favored by Democrats to free articles controlled by trusts were ruled out of order. The session saw multiple amendments rejected and duty adjustments on carbonate of ammonia sulfuric ether and pig lead approved, with adjournment at 5 15 p m as more of the bill remained to be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dockery
dem
secretary of the treasury
United States
Dingley
rep
committee on Ways and means
Dalzell
congress
Henderson
dr. Sherman
Dingies
republican party
uay hayin
McKinley to Attend Grant Monument Dedication
New York reports President McKinley plans to attend and deliver an address at the April dedication of the Grant monument. Gen Porter and Gen Dodge announce full National Guard participation and large stage arrangements for the commemorative ceremonies. Naval participation is planned with Admiral Munroe directing ships to arrive for the event. Senator Platt’s eye injury from yesterday’s door incident shows little swelling today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Monument Vedication
New York
Uorace Porter
McKinley
President McKinley
diplomatic corps
Riverside drive
Frank Damrosth
Admiral Munce
Gen. Dodge
Wampton Roads
Senator Pratt
Washington
Platt
senate
Markets Are Firm In AML Industries Amid Rising Mills
Dun's weekly review notes sustained market surprises with little loss as conditions improve. Confidence grows that better times and larger business are coming, with more mills and hands at work. railways face rate cuts but open competition could curb them. Grain, iron and steel, wool, and leather markets show mixed signals, with demand firming and prices varying by commodity. The Concord legislature is prorogued until December 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dun
London
Mississippi valley
supreme court
Europe
United States
Canada
Canada Sees Retaliatory Tariffs and Unfriendly Legislation
Canadian MPs report exasperation at U S attitudes as Ottawa anticipates tougher bills. Three proposed measures target alien labor immigration and wrecking laws with retaliatory aims. Pro‑tariff sentiment grows, urging protection for British industry amid unsettled tariffs abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Dominion
United States
Great Britain
Ontario
Air. Cowan
South Essex
Canada
Russell
Halifax
Atlantic Monthly
Elliott
Harvard university
Charles Tupper
Laurier
Manitoba
Aanada
Montreal
Senatorial Squabble Drifts Amidst Kentucky Shuffle
Frankfort March 21 reporters say the senatorial scene is static with Dr. Hunter’s backers predicting a win on the next ballot while rivals insist yesterday’s tally of 62 votes shows his peak support has passed and numbers will wane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Hunter
republican state central committee
Bradley
Paris Painter Edmund Charles You Dies at Forty
Paris reports the death of Edmund Charles You, a celebrated French painter and artist. Born in Paris on March 32, 1941, he leaves a notable legacy in contemporary French art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Charlies You
Paris
Edmund Charles You
Greece Protests Blockade of Crete and Greek Defense
From Athens a protest note to the powers denounces the blockade of Crete as contrary to humanity amid Greek Christian ties. A message to Gladstone praises his justice and liberty work for Crete. Paris talks consider enforcing a naval exclusion zone if Greece resists a neutral belt. In New York, 150 Greeks sail home aboard La Champagne to join King George’s forces.
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Crete
Athens
Gladstone
Greece
New York
George
Greater New York mayor will wield vast patronage and salaries
The first mayor of Greater New York will have patronage nearly as large as the president and a four year term with a salary of 15000 per year. Principal offices include city chamberlain 12000 corporation counsel 15000 police commissioners at 24000 each fire commissioner 7500 and more, totaling a vast salary and staff structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Greater
United States
board of improvements
bureau of statistics ab
Pugilist sentenced for malicious saloon destruction in Owosso
Thomas Leadbeater, a local pugilist in Owosso Michigan, received one year in the Michigan State Prison for malicious property destruction. He had wagered that if McKinley won he would demolish Fred Hurrell’s saloon, and if Bryan won his friend would do the act. Leadbeater carried out the bet by smashing Bartell's windows and destroying a mirror.
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Owosso
Mich
Thomas Leadbeater
pugiliat
lonia penitentiary
Leadbeater
McKinley
Fred Hurrell
Bryans
Bartell
Judge Dixon Critically Ill in Jersey City Home
Jersey City reports Supreme Court Justice Jonathan Dixon remains critically ill at his Jersey Avenue home after a week with a heavy cold that developed into pneumonia. He had been very low yesterday and last night but showed some improvement this morning after rest and nourishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Jersey City
surpreme court
Jonathan Dixon
Jersey avenue
Reichstag Votes for Payment of Members in Berlin
In Berlin the Reichstag advanced toward its third reading of the estimates amid radicals proposing a pay plan for members. The measure to compensate lawmakers was adopted by a 17 to 4 vote, reflecting parliamentary approval for the plan.
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Berlin
Marel
Carriage Business Grows in Amesbury Market
Amesbury Massachusetts March 27 The carriage trade shows growth with large shipments reported in recent days indicating expanding demand for carriages and related goods in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesbury
Mass
State factory inspector cites 110,090 more employed in Pa
Derrisburg dispatch reports State factory inspector James Campbell says Pennsylvania shows 110,090 additional workers compared with six months earlier. The figure underscores improving labor market conditions and industrial activity across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derrisburg
James Campbell
Pennsylvania
Conviction of Dr Luis burdens Cuban supporters in Baltimore
In Baltimore on March 27 supporters of Cuban independence express gloom after Dr J J Luis is convicted of conspiring to violate neutrality laws by aiding a Cuban expedition from July 9, 1895. They note the prior Hart conviction and fear U S supply lines to Cuba will be hindered. They cite weak evidence and a pending motion for a new trial by Judge Morris, hoping for acquittal. Dr Luis remains in jail as bail is denied pending the motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Cuba
J.J. Luis
United States
James Woodall
John D. Hart
Philadelphia
Drnis
iikson
Morris
Luis
Dr. Loia
Cuban Prisoner Freed Amid Political Suspicions
Caesar Esquerio Montero, born in Key West, was arrested two weeks ago in Huavyina on political charges. He was released yesterday without conditions and plans to return to Key West. The American consulate did not intervene. release credited to Spanish authorities.
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Huavyina
Caesar Esquerio Montero
Key West
Philippine Rebel Strongholds Captured Reported
A telegram from the Spanish minister in Washington to Consul General Baldasano in New York reports the capture of in the Philippine islands rebel stronghold and Cavite Viejo as another stronghold surrounded and in flames amid ongoing hostilities.
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New York
Don Arturo Baldasano
Spain
Washington
iinuso
Philippine islands
Cavite Viejo
Spaniards fear renewed revolt in Manila after uprising
The Manila cor respondent of the Imparcial cables that Spaniards there take a gloomy view of the outcome. It is thought that even if the rebellion should be temporarily suppressed it would recur in an aggravated form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Manila
Secret Service Plot Sparks Commons Ordered Debate
London March House of Commons debated votes for the home office after Irish leader Michael Davitt claimed secret service agents plotted a dynamite scare. Sir Robert Peile denied Ivory prosecution failed for lack of evidence, while Sir Mathew Ridley cited probable plot existence and potential life and property harm.
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Ita
Commons
London
house of contimous
home office
Michael Davitt
secret service
peare
Edward J. Ivory
Davitt
Roabert Pinlay
greneral
Davite
Ivory
Mathew White Ridley
home secretary
Tynan
Great Britain
John Dillon
James C. Flynn
Flood Threat Grows as Mississippi River Rises at Greenville
Greenville residents brace as the river climbs ten inches in 24 hours ending at midnight. The levee defense between town and water remains about six feet above water level but is approaching its limit. With water within five feet of the levee crest, a breach could endanger millions in property.
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G Jackson
Miss
Greenville
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