Republican Convention in New York Nominates Arthur Backing Civil Service Reform
The New York Republican convention held soon after President Garfield's death adopted resolutions praising Arthur and pledging support for civil service reform. The gathering selected warhorse leaders, with Warner Miller as temporary chairman and Conkling faction unity urged against factional warfare. Delegates backed investigations into public fraud, continued debt reduction, and a drive to restore businesslike administration.
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Ifa
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Madden
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Patrikister A. Arthur
Republican Party
OTF
Arthur Hearty
A. Merritt
Geo. Wm. Curtis
Panic in Change Market Over Lyon Suspension Rumor
Cuiaca Oct 4 There was nearly a panic in Change as word spread that John B Lyon a longtime corn shipper faced an eight million bushel shortfall and had not responded to a million dollar margins call. The Board fixed the corn margin at 62 cents and all grains fell. December corn 68 percent November 70. Wheat futures declined with oats down two cents as market weakened.
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Lyon
Board of Directors
Garfield's Sons Return to Williams College
The two Garfield boys have resumed studies at Williams College in Massachusetts. Harry is not yet well enough for close study.
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Williams College
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Harry
New Postal Scheme for Tranferring Small Sums
Postmaster General James favors a plan to mail small sums via a three column portal system for dollars tens and units. Two denominations exist up to 250 dollars and five dollars. Postmasters punch the needed amount and issue fractional currency tickets, redeemable after three months, costing two to five cents.
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Arthur's fitness and integrity praised in contemporaneous editorials
Across editorials from Iowa State Register Philadelphia Times and Philadelphia Press a chorus of high regard for Arthur portrays him as noble, capable, and patriotic. They praise his education broad intelligence and steadfast integrity defending his fitness amid national bereavement and political duties.
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Philadelphia Times
Philadelphia Press
Tennessee Jubilee Singers Barred at Toronto Hotels
The Fisk University group faced discrimination when denied needed mediation at four Toronto hotels. Wealthy white families offered hospitality afterward, boosting hotel receipts and influencing midweek sales to a record high. The text notes large occupancy challenges with roaches and pest control in the White House renovation context.
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Fisk University
Toronto
President’s Salary Gift to Mrs Garfield Shocks Kingston
The year’s salary of the President’s office will go to Mrs. Garfield as he serves six months without pay. Kingston Freeman hails it as the largest noble fund yet offered. Governor Cullom appoints McFie and Wm Hotzell to supervise the construction of a monument at the cited location.
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Mixed 19th Century News And Incidents From Across States
Reports include a New York officer fatally shooting a prisoner who escaped, a $40 000 Minneapolis saw mill fire with insurance covering about half the loss, and alleged involvement of about 200 postmasters in Stan Route frauds. Other items mention political appointments, royal visits, European diplomacy, tax and revenue updates, and a Mormon leader’s son dying at sea.
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Yorktown
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Havana
Weeding Out Dishonest Post Masters in Star Route Probes
Washington reports a broad purge of postmasters tied to Star Route frauds in western states and territories. Over two hundred postmasters may be implicated for certifying mail service that was never performed, as contractors failed to carry routes yet collected pay. Congress will be urged to enact penalties for offending postmasters when the next session opens.
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Deadwood
Sydney
Congress
Rumors on Cabinet Posts at White House
The note from Nuton in October reports President Arthur has not yet decided on a full cabinet. Postmaster General James and Secretary Hunt are said to stay as long as they wish, with Blaine possibly retiring soon. A prominent Republican close to Blaine indicates his retirement wish.
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Arthur
James
Hunt
Blaine
Associated Press
Political speculation over New York influence in Arthur administration
A fragmentary Chicago Journal note discusses how New York may influence President Arthur similar to Hayes tenure. It references selecting officials first from state ties and the broader national connectedness, noting limited contact with notable figures outside New York and predicting policy approaches.
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Ohio
Hayes
Rhan
Arthur
Caida Nis
Ben
Chicago Journal
Storms Ravage Midwest But Madison Neb Shows Total Loss
Destructive storms across Western Minnesota and Southern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin cause extensive property damage and loss of life. Madison Nebraska is reported to be completely swept away, while New York money markets show unusual stringency but are believed temporary.
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Madison
Neb
New York
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