Nominations Sent to Senate Include Governors for New Mexico and Montana
The president named L. Bradford Prince to govern New Mexico and Louis A. Walker to head Montana, with other appointments including department chiefs, receivers, inspectors and aides across several states and agencies. Major shifts also include William N Huston as treasurer nominee and Ellis H. Roberts to assist at New York. Waters urged prompt action. Windom aims to set a record with no senatorial ambitions.
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Washington
Senate
George B. White
United States Navy
Department of the Navy
L. Bradford Prince
Santa Fa
N. M
New Mexico
Louis A. Walker
Helena
Mont
Montana
Nebraska
Bloomington
Neb
William W. Junkin
Fairfield
Iowa
Charles F. Ashley
New York
Cheyenne and Arapahoe Agency
Indian Territory
Charles R. A. Scobey
Fort Peck
George H. Shields
Missouri
Zach Montgomery
Drury J. Burchett
Kentucky
United States
Navy to redeploy wrecked ships to Samoa for war effort
Secretary of the Navy orders the wrecked vessels Trenton Vandalia and Nipsic sent to San Francisco. The Charleston guns and carriages will be moved overland. The Alert will sail from Honolulu to Apia in about thirty days and the Richmond and Adams to follow. Yantic to be ready by the tenth.
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Richmond
Adams
Washington
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Auckland
Trenton
Vandalia
Nipsic
San Francisco
Charleston
Proving Ground
Annapolis
Washington Ordnance Foundry
Tracy
Lionolulu
Apia
L Richmond
South Atlantic
la Platte River
Mare Island
Ramsey
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Windom Secrecy Denies Senate Ambitions in Minnesota
Washington April 2 The secretary of the treasury Windom says he seeks only a creditable record in that office denying any senatorial aims. An intimate friend quoted him saying his secret desire is to continue the work begun eight years ago. The same dispatch notes Senate secret confirmations of several nominations including Ashley Junkin Mc Kelley Walker Huston Terrill Abbott and Schobey and others for government posts.
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the Treasury
Washington
Windom
Minnesota
Senate
Charles F. Ashley
Cheyenne and
Arapahoe Agency
Indian Territory
William T. Junkin
James KH. Mkelley
Bloomington
Neb
Louis A. Walker
Montana
James N. Huston
United States
Is. Lt. Roberts
New York City
Edwin H. Terrill
Belgium
John T. Abbott
Columbia
Charles A. Schobey
Fort Peck, Mont
St. Louis
Judge Noonan
Court of Criminal Correction
Francis
Naval Vessels Movements Reported Arrivals and Readiness
The Dolphin arrived in Hong Kong China with all aboard reported well. The Brooklyn reached St Thomas after departing Honolulu on November 9. The U S S Jamestown at Norfolk is ready for service and will be commissioned immediately.
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Dolphin
Hong Kong
China
Brooklyn
St. Thomas
West Indies
Honolulu
Jamestown
Norfolk
Admiral Patterson Named Admiral of Haiti Navy
Captain Howard Patterson of Brooklyn has been appointed admiral of Gen. Legitime's Haitian navy and departed on the Atlas steamer Alba for Port au Prince. Patterson is noted as one of the country’s best known seafarers. Race troubles in school erupt as whites and blacks clash over enforcing Ohio’s desegregation law in New Richmond with 200 black and 700 white students. all blacks stay in separate rooms except James Ringold's family.
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Legitiime
New York
Howard Patterson
Brooklyn
Gen. Legitime
Alba
Port Au Prince
Admiral Patterson
Ohio
New
Ricusonp
James Ringold
Ringold
Court awards one cent in school dispute turmoil
The case against the superintendent and thirteen citizens led to a one cent verdict plus costs. Racial tension followed as the school board closed schools until next September amid threats of violence. Teachers threaten to sue for remaining salaries and a mandamus to reopen is possible.
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Ringold
Weir and Murphy Fight Eighty Rounds In Desultory Bout
The world featherweight title bout between Ike Weir and Frank Murphy at Kouts Indiana ended at 6 Sunday morning after eighty rounds of mostly walking. Weir’s hands were badly damaged and Murphy’s face was badly pounded as the referee ordered completion within three days.
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Weir
Murphy
Chicago
Ike Weir
Belfast
Frank Murphy
Koutts
Ind
Atlantic Road
Parson Davies Aims to Halt Next Weir Murphy Fight
Davies declared no third bout between Weir and Murphy if possible and would split the $1,500 purse between the fighters, ending bets. Murphy suffered a broken left rib and Weir a jaw fracture, with Davies warning police could jail fighters and backers if no arrangement is reached.
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Curiaco
Davies
Weir
Murphy
Chicago
Ted Sull ivan Plans Baseball Tour in England
Ted Sullivan, manager of the Washington Base Ball club, has left his post as duties cease. He plans a late week trip to England to scout prospects for organizing two professional teams to play alternately in London and Paris. A prominent Washington backer supports the venture to establish baseball permanently in the old country.
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Ted Sullivan
Washington
England
London
Paris
Sullivan
Basebell
Old Country
Plucky Newark Girl Drives Milk Route After Wife Attack
In Newark a fourteen year old daughter of Ferdinand Mutter has been running her father's milk route following an attack on his wife by Farm Wand Salzmann in Clinton last Tuesday. The girl’s wagon sighting has drawn crowds and boosted customers while Salzmann remains at large.
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Newark
N. J
Ferdinand Mutter
Wand Salzmann
Clinton
South Orange Avenue
Mutter
Salzmann
Milan Receives ex-King in Solemn Audience in Istanbul
Milan was entertained by the sultan in a formal audience on Sunday evening and later hosted him at a banquet in Constantinople amid ceremonial scenes.
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Milan
Constantinople
Virard Delivers Oration at Mill Tol Tower Inauguration
Premier Virard's Sunday ovation marks the inauguration of MiTol tower in Paris. Reports note a steady fever tally with yellow fever affecting Rio Janeiro and other areas as railroads plan reduced fares for an upcoming encampment in Milwaukee.
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M. Virard
Paris
Premier Virard
MiTol Tower
Milwaukee Tragedy: Mother and Three Children Die in Fire
Fire swept a small frame dwelling in Milwaukee at 2 a.m. killing Mrs Margaret Kinlein and her three children aged 7, 4, and 1, while several other occupants escaped. The only theory is that Kinlein set the fire to die with her children, as she lay ill and recently widowed. Lena Ebbitts, a 12 year old boarder, fled and reported the mother's odd conduct. Lawrence Jung and his family occupied the upper floor, with his son and two daughters escaping unharmed.
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Milwaukee
Margaret Jinlem
Lena Ebbitts
Secretary tightens rules on removals at Interior
The March 30 1889 order from the Department of the Interior requires the secretary to direct resignations and demands explicit reasons for dismissals. It also calls for full paper review in the Appointment division and submission of all related documents to the secretary with recommendations.
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Joan W. Nobis
Dupin
Clongarey
Sailors Rescued After Perilous Drift Near Yaquina Bay
Yaquina Bay, Oregon reports the tug returned from a search for the captain and three sailors lost from the schooner George II Ghanee. The boat was waterlogged after two days at sea, with no food aboard. Friends in Yaquina welcomed the rescue as the missing were presumed dead. supplies to Samoa debate swells as Zealandia may carry relief. Southern Interstate Prize Drill in Jacksonville draws early signups. Fred Douglas Day to attract about 25,000 attendees at the Sub-tropical Exposition.
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Portland
Ore
Yaquena Bay
Oregon
George
Ghanee
Nestucca Bay
Yaquena
Jacksonville
Vla
Fred Douglas
Michigan women vote in school election historic turnout
In Michigan a historic first shows women voting across the state during Monday's school election. Detroit reports large female turnout and active campaigning for two women candidates to join the district school board amid respectful treatment in all districts. John L. Sullivan on a new spree as Kilrain fight nears. doctors warn reform or relapse, which he ignores.
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Dernort
Michigan
Detroit
John
Bostos
John L. Sullivan
Kilrain
Robbery Suspect Link Explores Zollinger Building Find
Detectives searching the Zollinger Printing area near the bank recovered a light brown overcoat with a loaded revolver and a nitroglycerin bottle believed used by the robber. The bottle contained castor oil upon chemical analysis. No further developments reported.
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Zollinger Printing Company
Gould offers New York Central Labor Union vast sum
A message from Jay Gould through contractor Washington Davis claims Gould will give $11,000,000 in gold with interest from 1809 if the Central Labor Union adopts a Gould proposed cooperative industry plan. The secretary will meet Davis to clarify the meaning of the communique.
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Jay Gould
New York Central Labor Union
New York
Central Labor Union
Washington Davis
Gould
Davis
Big Carpenter Strike Hits St Louis and Buffalo
Nearly two thousand St Louis carpenters walk out on April 2 to press for an eight hour day and 40 cents an hour, with work halted across carpentry shops. In Buffalo about 1,500 carpenters and painters strike for a nine hour day, disrupting city building trades.
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St. Louis
Buffalo
Buffalo Carpenters and Painters
N. Y
Labor Outlook Is Hopeful Across Industrial Centers
World correspondents report generally favorable labor conditions in leading industrial centers with workmen in demand in the south. Some trades note slight wage reductions but no disturbances.
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New York
South
Robert Garrett to Return North for Reception at Uplands
Robert Garrett plans to return to Baltimore county within a couple of weeks. Arrangements are underway for a reception at his country seat Uplands. The Southern trip proved less beneficial than hoped and fears of kidnapping reportedly unsettled him.
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Garrett
Miami
Bautnmonrn
Robert Garrett
Uplands
Baltimore County
Smith-Mitchell Fight Postponed After Injury
The Smith-Mitchell bout is postponed until further notice after Smith sustains a leg injury. Mitchell agrees to the delay and may not claim forfeit. Smith trained on an iron hoop and cut his leg badly. he is under a doctor’s care.
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Lonpoy
Smith
Mitchell
Wisconsin Central Northern Pacific traffic pact expected
General Manager Mellen confirms pending negotiations between the Wisconsin Central and Northern Pacific railways. It will be a traffic agreement with no consolidation and each road maintaining independent management. Details to be completed in a week or two.
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Milwaukee
Mellen
Wisconsin Central Railroad
New York
Wisconsin Central
Northern Pacific Railway
South ern Minnesota Fair elects officers for year
Rochester Minn April 2 At the Southern Minnesota Fair association annual election officers were chosen for the year with A T Stebbins as president and W Logan Breckenridge as general superintendent. A nine member board was elected to arrange the next fair set for Sept 2 to 7 and to enhance racing purses and colt stake races. Preparations begin for speed trials on July 2 and 3.
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Rochester
Minn
Southern Minnesota Fair Association
A. T. Stebbins
O. T. Dickerman
J. A. Knowlton
C. van Campan
W. Logan Breckenridge
F. L. V. Mount
Wisconsin Adopts Australian voting plan in new law
Madison April 2 Wisconsin legislature passes a bill adopting the Australian voting system in modified form awaiting the governor's signature. The measure is praised as a major achievement of the current session. The entry notes broader interest in the reform beyond Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Insurance bill passes Illinois house amid varied notices
The Chicago area reads of policy reform as the valued policy insurance bill passes the Illinois house. Other items note safe missions reports from London Church Missionary Society, and corporate and local events including Lexington streetcar assault and prison riots.
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Illinois House
London Church Missionary Society
Nyanza
Niagara
Fire and threats loom in shoreside and town reports
Sheriff disperses group driving them from a house and burns their belongings. White Caps wreck Pittsfield windows and threaten a restaurant owner. a fire claim in Salt Springs, New Brunswick kills Robert Leckie while he retrieves papers. Verona Baldwin declared insane by Los Angeles police. New York court rules non corporate joint stock stocks untaxed. Alice Weill and Leon Weill divorce case settles on marriage and abuse findings. Mrs Weal, formerly Alice Miller, linked to Sandusky, Ohio.
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Pittsfield
Tll
Charles Martin
Salt Springs
Kings County
N. B
New York
Barrett
National Express Company
Alice Weill
Leon Weill
Mansfield, O
Weal
Alice Miller
Sandusky
Ohio
Market Quotations for April 1 Chicago Grain and Provisions
Market notes show April and May prices for Wheat, Corn, Oats, Pork, Lard, and Short Ribs. Entries include Chrysler missives such as Wheat at 98 1/2 to 100s, Corn around 34 7/ tenths, Lard near 6.95 to 7.05, and Pork futures from May to July with varying cents or dollars.
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Chicago
St. Paul
Timothy Hay
Oklahoma land rush draws Colorado crowds and rail workers
The Colorado influx swells as Oklahoma lands open with heavy traffic at the railroad office. A private rail crew colony is approved and 250 workers plan immediate departure. President appoints Wilson of Arkansas Otis of Illinois and ex Governor Robinson of Massachusetts to appraise lands reverting to the United States.
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Oklahoma
Denver
Col
Colorado
Oklahoma Lands
Railroad Company
Washington
Wilson
Arkansas
J. F. Otis
Illinois
Robinson
Massachusetts
United States
New Nihilist Plot Aims at Czariri. Russian Detectives Strike
Zurich March 30 Russian detectives seek extradition of nihilist refugees and say a terror plot of gigantic scope targets the czar with a new series of assassination attempts. Arrests reported in Moscow Kiev Odessa and Southern Russia as the conspiracy is uncovered. Parnell Banquet Not Abandoned London March 30 managers deny plans dropped and say a large event may proceed at the Royal Aquarium.
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Zurich
Russia
Moscow
Kievl
Odessa
Parnell
London
National Liberal Club
Royal Aquarium
Salisbury Praises Bright in Historic Parliament Tribute
London reports Lord Salisbury praising John Bright as the greatest English orator of the era and lauding his rectitude and patriotism. The tributes come amid discussion of public figures and political honors.
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Salisbury
Bright
London
Break in Erie Canal Disrupts Medina Area
A canal breach a few miles east of Medina New York disrupts navigation and harms nearby farms. Officials fear delays until repairs restore waterway flow and bank stability. In London, the eldest son of John Bright, a Unionist, will contest his father's Central Birmingham seat. Also in London, two survivors of the Countess of Flanders reach port after a Dunkirk collision.
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Medina
N. Y
Here
John Bright
London
Central Birmingam
Flanders
Prince Jerome Bonaparte
Dunkirk
Adjourning Row Over Senate Ballot and Labor Strike
In Proviptner Rhode Island a joint legislative session adjourned to April 9 after a failed second United States senator ballot. Dixon led with 42 votes, Wetmore 30, Arnold 15, others small totals. In Milwaukee twenty five switchmen struck, halting freight cars at Chicago and Northwestern yards. William Muldoon posted a forfeited challenge to wrestle for high stakes against any man in the world.
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Proviptner
R. I
United States
Senate
House
Dixon
Wetmore
Arnold
Colt
Durfee
Goddard
Milwaukee
Chicago
Northwestern
Muldoon
Boston
William Muldoon
George Cannon
Duncan
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Warner Observatory
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Warner
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International and Great Northern Railway Company
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W. H. Clarke
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Joseph Messenger
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M. Levange
Herman, Minn
H.H. Schrain
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Schram
M. M. Marshall
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Wuer
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Thomas Hagan
Marshall
Hagan
Minneapolis
Willie Woods
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Peterson
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Southern Minnesota Fair
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Canada
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W. H. White
Allegheny District
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Hotel Duquesne
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Union Pacific
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Fleming
Thomas Keegan
Juniata Township
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America
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McGill University
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Charles T. Yerkes, Jr
Chicago Zoological Gardens
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