Senators weigh Robertson appointment amid party clash at Senate
The Chicago Journal urges General Logan to back Robertson in a Senate vote, arguing against a dictatorial president and urging independence if Robertson is not best for the office. It defends Senate independence as a check on executive power and stresses the need to harmonize the Republican Party.
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Chicago Journal
Logan
Robertson
Senate
Ople
Republican Party
Illinois
Conkling
Bush
Iogan
Shoul
Mail Route Debacle on River Steamboats Highlighted
The Inter Ocean exposes Route 28 093 a river mail line from St Louis to St Paul deemed useless by officials and advocates, noting petitions, Senate indecision, and a nine month continuation at 71000 dollars yearly while a Virginia City route costs rise from 350 to 700 dollars for modest use.
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St Louis
St Paul
Postoffice Department
Brady
Inter-Ocean
Inl
St Lous
Washington
Thelact
White
Thompson
Gen McNutlta
Bloomington
Ill
Montana Territory
Virgenia Caty
Beginning of a political corruption case unfolds
General James and Attorney General McVeagh press a rapid, vigorous case against Brady and associates for conspiring to defraud the Government through false mail service contracts. Bonds were executed and witnesses accused of perjury as the defendants face further hearing. A union demands a classified list of appointments, alleging Southern inequities in job shares.
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James
McVeagh
Mytt
Brady
Jos Ro Black
Congressman Harmer
City
Jamegé
Meghi
Withdrawal of Grier for Assistant Postmaster General
An 11th president withdraws Grier from consideration for the Assistant Postmaster General post at the request. Wm. Jesse Grant is noted at Terrell Texas and John st. Postmaster at Bradettaville Texas in the same notice.
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Grier
Jesse Grant
Terrell
Texas
John St
Bradettaville
Non-commissioned officers listed in Army Journal register
The Army and Navy Journal publishes a compact register of non commissioned officers showing stations dates of appointment and service records. It notes Ordnance Sergeant James M Brooke at Fort Preble entered May 1834 and other veterans from Mexican War Rebellion Florida War and Indian campaigns. Navy has two representatives and a Tubingen graduate serves as hospital steward at Fort Garland Col.
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Army and Navy Journal
James M Brooke
Fort Preble
Geo. Bromley
Fort Mifflin
Walter Newburn
Fort Brady
Mich
Crimea
India
Navy
Old Salt
University of Tubingen
Fort Garland
Col
Yorktown Centennial Commission Plans Surrender Memorial
The Yorktown Centennial Commission buys land for a memorial shaft marking Cornwallis surrender. Dedication ceremonies are set for October with 4000 Masons expected to encamp. The signing house will host President Garfield, and Governor Holliday delivers an address before the national monument is presented.
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Yorktown
Holliday
Appointed Receiver at Salt Lake City Faces Senate Skepticism
Gen M M Bane of Quincy was named receiver of public monies in Salt Lake City Utah but not confirmed by the Senate due to charges raised by Mormon delegate Mr Cannon. All charges are claimed to be proven false as the President considers radical anti polygamy legislation with Gen Logan leading the policy.
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M M. Bane
Quincy
Old Fourth District
Salt Lake City
Utah
Ile
Senate
Cannon
Logan
Illinois House Latched On Anti Pool Bill
The Illinois House debated an anti pool bill aimed at enforcing constitutional provisions against railroad consolidation and prohibiting pooling of earnings. It failed by one vote despite support. allies criticize the Speaker for rulings during the vote, though censure accuracy is disputed.
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Illinois House of Representatives
Striking Chicago switchmen hold out against railroads
Chicago dispatch reports shift workers refuse outside labor as strikers control the job pool. Freight delays harm merchants while railroads seem to have the argument, yet the strike persists due to scarce available help.
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Chicago
Coroner Informs Beaconsfield Death Raises Religious Question
A coroner notes Beaconsfield did not use clergy services before death and England disputes whether he was Christian or Jew. Washington report estimates internal revenue this year will rise about $10,000,000 due to more cigars and cigarettes. The Senate appears ready to push business with confirmations including Lionel A. Shelton for New Mexico governor.
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Ingersoll
Beaconsfield
England
Wasnixaton Special
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue
United States Senate
Lionel A.shelton
Ohio
New Mexico
Tenement taxes and housing in Moline debate
In an editorial in the Dispatch the lack of rental housing is blamed on owners of vacant lots and high taxes. The piece argues taxes on tenement property burden workers and hinder building, calling for fairer assessments to encourage housing and reflect the city’s growth. It discusses the impact on manufacturers and working people, urging collective action for honest taxation.
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Review-Dispatch
Dispatch
Moline
Review Dispatch
Roth Inst
Bia
Cuticura Remedies Promote Skin Health and Hair Care
Advertises Cuticura remedies including Cuticura, Cuticura Soap, and Cuticura Resolvent for cleansing blood, improving complexion, curing skin and scalp issues, and treating itching and scrofulous humors. Lists prices, distribution in Boston, and free mailed illustrated treatise on the skin.
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Weeks
Chanista Ang Denggisté
Washington Atroat
Boston
Mass
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Decatur
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Littleton
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Bitters Company
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Bst. Louis
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Steam Bakery
Rock Island, Ill
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Williams, White & Company
Northwest
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Moline, Illinois
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