President plans systematic清 changes in treasury offices
The president and Secretary Windom discuss vacancies in the treasury department. They will first fill the treasurer offices by cabinet review with Windom selecting candidates and the president approving or disapproving. The approach aims to finish treasury positions before moving through other departments.
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Windom
Executive Mivision
Treasury Department
Harrison
Reported Nufield Selection for Solicitor General Denied
Washington April 12. The Post cites Attorney General Miller denying Col. Henry M. Duffield of Detroit was chosen for solicitor general. Miller says the matter has not been considered and Jenks will remain in office until late May. Jenks may be appointed to handle government telephone cases.
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Detroit
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Saigon
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Pension rulings broaden as Assistant Secretary Bussey acts
Washington reports that Assistant Secretary Hussey is applying broader pension rules and overturning prior decisions, including reversing a rejected claim for Henrietta Breckinridge, a dependent widow of Olmstead Breckinridge. Other items note Oklahoma land officials opening for settlement April 22 and Youmans leaving treasury post for the Washington centennial.
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Henrietta Breckinridge
Olmstead Breckinridge
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One Hundred and Twenty-third
United States Colored Troops
Kentucky
Repayment of Loan Debate Ends in Defeat
In a heated session Sir Richard criticized Sir Charles Tupper as high commissioner to England while stressing quick repayment within ten years. Mr Poster defended the loan as justified and under his finance ministry. After lengthy debate the resolution was rejected by 43 votes.
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Charles Tupper
England
Poster
Irish Cabinet Shuffle Signals Tory Leadership Changes
London reports the retirement plan for Mr. H. J. Smith from the Commons with Mr. Balfour to become first lord of the treasury and reader of the house. Mr. Ritchie would move to Irish secretary, while Mr. Goschen is slated for a later honor. Lord Randolph Churchill could gain a cabinet place as the changes unfold. Ritchie would likely carry out Balfour's Irish policy with possible modifications on political prisoner treatment.
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London
H. J. Smith
House of Commons
Balfour
Treasury
Ritchie
Local Government Board
Goschen
Lord Randolph Churchill
Treasury Bench
Mr. Balfour
Evictions and unrest flare across Ireland and Khartoum reports
The Sun dispatches from London Palcarragh outline Olphert eviction plans with large military presence to clear Donegal lands in one day. Meanwhile Suakima reports letters from Khartoum carrying a governor’s head as present and Ras Alula killed at Gallabut. Sir Charles Russell rejects forged letters claim in Parnell inquiry. Lonpon O’Brien resists terms of release under Parnell commission.
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the Sun
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Storms and wrecks report across Atlantic theater and cities
Despatches from Madrid note heavy gales and mail delays as wrecks increase. Paris reports seventeen Boulangists slated for indictment. In Derby a man jailed by an electric car wheel and current. Others recount fires, snake bite illness, agitator death, centennial tickets, and Pasteur rabbit tests.
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Newtown
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Lyons
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Western railroads eye sweeping wage cuts amid looming strike
A Chicago based report says secret meetings of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen discuss a general wage cut on western roads. Non union engineers are being canvassed in Dearborn street offices to gauge available manpower as a possible prelude to a coordinated strike and nationwide shutdowns.
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Chicago
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Dearborn Street
Burlington
St. Paul
Twin City Troubles Strike Probable on Street Car Wages
Notice posted at street car barns in Minneapolis and St Paul announces a about 2 percent wage cut for drivers and conductors. Discontent grows and a strike seems likely. Other items cover carpenters' nine hour day strikes in Buffalo, coke workers in Pittsburgh, a premier's illness in Victoria, and contract labor actions in Washington and New York.
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Minneapolis
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Buffalo
N. Y
Warrant Found Linked to Dane County Convention Attendance
A historic warrant connected to a Dane county representative’s attendance at a regional convention turns up in Nebraska. The document, well preserved with clear print, dates back to 1446 and was rediscovered after being stored away post convention, then sent to a Madison friend for cash by draft on a Chicago bank.
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Brown
Dane County
Nebraska
Madison
Chicago
Big Attendance at Burlington En Campment Opening
The fifteenth annual encampment of the Department of Iowa G A R opened in Burlington with clear skies. Thousands from the region attended reunions and meetings, the grand parade featuring veterans and Maj. William Warner of Kansas City in command, amid cheers from the crowd.
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Towa
Department of Towa
Grand Opera House
William Warner
Kansas City
Oklahoma land rush routes via Minneapolis St Louis rail line
The proclamation opening Oklahoma lands spurs interest in reaching the region. The Minneapolis St Louis Railway offers the direct route with one car change at St Paul to Pound Creek I T, connecting to Ft Reno and interior Oklahoma points. For rates and timetable contact a railroad agent or SP Boyd.
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Oklahoma Country
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