Cabinet Nominations Confirmed in Senate Vote
The Senate unanimously approves President’s cabinet picks including Windom Blaine and Huskine with no objections. Readers note the strong emphasis on experienced service and prior wartime credentials shaping the newest administration selections.
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Promisefit and Tracy Highlight Nineteenth Century Affairs
Promisefit played a key role in Philadelphia's centennial efforts while Benjamin Franklin Tracy, born in New York, rose from lawyer to brigadier general. Tracy led wartime regiments, served as New York bar head, and held positions including United States district attorney, with a reputation for integrity.
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Benjamin Franklin Tracy
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United States
President Harrison Receives Thousands in White House Handshake
Washington March 6 The president greeted a vast crowd with rapid handshakes after a long day of work and a morning reception in the East Room. Governors Blaine Nelie and Tracy, plus Gen Harrison and other officials, joined the visitors in the White House crowd.
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Farewell events and shifts in Washington politics
Ex Secretaries Bayard and Whitney bid farewell as Gen Tracy earns praise from Whitney. Whitney departs March 8 for New York while Bayard stays until mid May to return to Wilmington and practice law. Windom meets with Fairchild as Senate activity includes new faces and debates on silver coinage.
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Mardi Gras Revelry In New Orleans Mardi Gras Day Parade
New Orleans March 6 Mardi Gras closed with perfect weather and no accidents. Rex procession entered by river with a fleet of twenty steamers, then marched to city hall. Floats depicted The Treasures of the Earth with gems, mines, and mythological scenes. Proteus and Rex balls drew 5 000 to 15 000 attendees as Canal Street lit up and crowds celebrated into the night.
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Prison Sentence Follows Crimes Act Arrest
Father Stephens, arrested Feb. 24 for crimes act offences, was brought to Letterkenny court and sentenced to six months imprisonment with no hard labor after refusing to provide security for two years. A second case involved an unnamed defendant attempting to confess to theft.
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Baseball Meetings Reach Security and Schedule Details
National League meeting notes show delegates from major clubs at Arlington hotel arranging constitutional changes and agreeing to hire a substitute umpire at 200 dollars per month. Chicago and Indianapolis schedules outlined with multiple home and away dates against Boston New York Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Cleveland and others.
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Indianapolis
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Cleveland
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American Baseball Club Adopts Constitution Amendments
The directors met to adopt amendments including umpire appointment by the president, abolish the black list, allow a list of ineligible players, create a ladies day with free admission, and permit three audience members to decide disputed decisions. The captain may forfeit for not accepting such decisions. The season opens April 17 and closes October 14.
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Annexation talk in Ottawa prompts Dominion bill
March 6 Ottawa report notes Muss Conservative preparing a Dominion bill to authorize the governor general to cooperate with England for the annexation to Canada of northern New England. The proposal argues republican government failed and union would curb uprisings and boost prosperity. Also reported is the New York Bearty and Trust Company organized with $4,009,000 capital and a roster of notable directors.
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James J. Hull
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Loomis L. White
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Huds N Hoagland
William Woolward, Jr
William A. Booth
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James Stillman
William H Tillinghast
William H. Beers
Sigel's Pension Forgery Case Probed in New York
Robert Sigel pension clerk faced examination after being accused of forging pension checks and taking payments from pensioners for services. Witness Jennie Heineman testified she did not sign or seal a $100 check and that Nigel offered paid services, with $20 later retained. Bail reduction was refused and Sigel was sent to Ludlow Street jail for further questioning. In Boston, Harvard students clashed with Cambridge youths after a dispute over dropped oranges on a streetcar, leading to several arrests.
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Incomplete Telegrams Report Court Absence and Events
Justice Matthews cannot attend court and a crank is ejected from the inaugural ball. The shah of Persia sends congratulations to Gen. Harrison, while Dakota lawmakers urge removal of Governor Church. Paris exposition plans include Acorn palace. Panama telegram notes hydrophobia cure for pauca juice. McCormick stalls school council meeting until March 14. Yellow fever quarantine talks proceed in Montgomery. An auction bid seeks original manuscript of Die Wacht am Rhein.
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Reading Tron works in suspension creditors face stock or bonds exchange
The Reading Tron works employs about 2,500 in Reading and Philadelphia and suspended payments Monday. Creditors meet in Philadelphia March 7 with a plan to take stock or bonds in exchange for claims to avoid liquidation. The company carries large mortgage and preferred stock, with heavy floating debt and liens on property in Reading and Philadelphia.
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American Trotting Association Congress Opens in Chicago
The fiftieth biennial meeting of the Congress of the American Trotting Association convened in Chicago at the Sherman House. About ten sub associations are represented. The group, formed two years ago with sixty members, now counts 318. Gov Merriam of Michigan presides and J H Steiner of Michigan serves as secretary. The congress may adjourn this evening. Arizona legislature passes bill making train robbery a capital crime.
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