Washington Postmaster Nominations and Senate Action
The report covers opposition to John C. New's confirmation with a meeting at 1002 F street N Y, and notes on Whitelaw Reid's nomination at risk. It lists hearings and delays, including Miles C. Moore and Henry N. Blake nominations, and Wanamaker tightening post office clerks' hours to handle backlogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. New
F Street
N. Y
John Q. Thomason
The
Washington Chronicle
Senate
Mr. New
Whitelaw Reid
France
Mr. Reid
Plumb
Reid
Fred Grant
John C. New
Foreign Relations Committee
Lewis Wolfley
Arizona
Committee On
Territories
Senator Platt
Gen. Wolfley
Wanamaker Defends Postmaster Policy Amid Removals
Washington reports explain there is no fixed rule for postmaster removals. Wanamaker states administrations will let postmasters serve their full terms unless valid reasons exist. He notes removals tied to incompetence or resignation and warns against wholesale changes to the postal system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Illinois
Wanamaker
Baltimore American
Seizure of American schooner W. H. Foye at Grand Manan
An Ottawa dispatch details the seizure of the Gloucester schooner W. H. Foye after it anchored at Grand Manan for water. Local customs officials seized the vessel for landing a dory without reporting and for duty on the sale, prompting a forcible seizure and ongoing talks with Ottawa with no release offers accepted to allow the ship to return before catch spoils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Ottawa
W. H. Foye
Grand Manan
Gloucester
Bay of Fundy
Foye
Provisions of Indian Appropriation Bill Open Oklahoma Lands
The Indian appropriations bill would open part of the Oklahoma country to settlement with $1.912 million to Seminoles for land ceded in 1866. Public schools retain sixteenth and thirty-sixth sections, settlers gain homestead entries, and soldiers’ rights are preserved. Provisions also permit town site entries and the creation of land districts and offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oklahoma
Secretary of the Interior
Indian Territory
Indiana county seat conflict over courthouse move
Leavenworth and Jennings town ship leaders urge residents to fund a courthouse expansion at their own expense if the county seat remains here. They propose building a new courthouse at Leavenworth if English seeks the seat elsewhere, with the county facing potential debt for any alternative project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Leavenworth
Ind
Jennings
Immense Mass Meeting At Purcel Supports Territorial Opening
Congressmen Mansur addressed Oklahoma settlers at Purcel urging prompt opening of the Territory and urging patience with the President's proclamation amid growing settler numbers. Telegraph orders direct troops to identify raiders and bar land trespassers before opening proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purcel
I. T
C. H. Mansur
Chillicothe
Oklahoma
Mansur
Election Law Change Ahead of Upcoming Vote
Fragmentary note indicates public interest in a new election law approved by the last Legislature and its anticipated effect on voters and timing. The text hints at confusion about implementation and future voting dates.
Election timing noted for the 1890 November poll
A reference states that the measure shall not be used until the first election after June 1890, which is the November voting event. The note ties the action to the upcoming electoral date and specifies the post June timing.
Murat Halstead Likely Appointed German Minister
A World telegraph from Pittsburg reports John C. New in transit to New York believes the appointment of Murat Halstead as German minister is all but settled.
Labor Interests in Fall River Weavers Strike Moves to Stand Firm
In Fall River Massachusetts March 22 the manufacturers edict after state arbitration yielded no shift among strikers. The meeting compelled resolution to hold firm and press employers to meet demands. A pro-work speaker was hissed. Mill managers met and backed the union, predicting a longer strike and proposing mills shut down tomorrow.
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Fall River
Mass
State Board of Arbitration
Condition of Gen Gibson in Ill Health at Home
Private telegrams from Tiffin Ohio report Gen William H Gibson is very ill at his home. At seventy two he helped found the Republican party and campaigned forty five years. He served in the war and sat in the Ohio legislature. He sought the Pence pensions post in 1889 but failed to secure Ohio delegation endorsement, ending his bid and returning home distressed and heartbroken, with illness attributed to mental strain.
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Washington
Tiffin
William H. Gibson
Gibson
Republican Party
Ohio
Harrison
Murder at Lower Albany prompts manhunt for Edward Lowry
Edward Lowry fatally wounds B L Addison over disputed ground near Falling Run creek in Lower Albany. Addison dies at United Charities Hospital after three gunshots from a Colt revolver. Lowry escapes down the river toward Kentucky. a boy named Verne is jailed for aiding the escape. Authorities seek Lowry via Jefferson County Sheriff with possible extradition questions.
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Lower
Albany
E. L. Addison
Edward Lowry
Falling Run Creek
Addison
Lowry
Kentucky
Walter Gresham
United Charities Hospital
Anderson Haney
Burney
Weber
Memphis
Tenn
Thornton
Feathingill
Verne
Riverside Park
Louisville
Jefferson County
Cannon
Starr
New named Consul General at London after offers to Indiana Republican
The Indiana Republican John C. New will become Consul General at London after repeated offers of offices. President Harrison and friends praise the choice while mugwumps complain though acknowledge New's qualifications. New declined ministerial posts and a foreign service preference before choosing the London posting as best paying.
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John C. New
London
Harrison
Washington
New
Foreign Service
What Colonel New Says
John C New passed through Prerspute on his way from the city to Indianapolis. He plans to leave for London in two or three weeks after arranging matters. He denies any trouble with the President and notes being offered several posts but chose the Consul Generalship at London. He approves Frederick D Grant as Austrian minister and says Murat Halstead will take the Berlin mission.
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Prerspute
John C. New
Indianapolis
London
Frederick D. Grant
Murat Halstead
Berlin
President commutes death sentence to life imprisonment
In Washinton on March 23 the President commuted the death sentence of Albert Green, a colored man, for the murder of James Lucas, another colored man, in the District for Seeday in senoner lant. He is now imprisoned for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windom
Michael J. Cady
New York
WashIneaton
Albert Green
James Lucas
Seeday
Senoner Lant
Avett
Self-defense claim in afternoon killing case
Officer Richardson reports an incident at 2 PM. Lowry asserts Addison attacked with an ax, claiming the killing was in self-defense.
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Richardson
Lowry
Addison
Sigel Son Of General Sentenced For Forgery
Robert Sigel son of General Franz Sigel was sentenced in U S Court to six years hard labor in the Elmira penitentiary for forging pension checks. Judge Benedict noted the wrongful acts, Sigel showed nervousness, his wife cried, and his brother fainted. Pension officials asked swindled parties to contact Washington.
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New York
Robert Sigel
Franz Sigel
Benedict
United States Court
Elle County
Sigel
Commissioner of Pensions
Persnns
Pension Office
Washington
Methodist Episcopal Conference Opens In Shamokin
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on March 21 the Methodist Episcopal Conference opened with prayer led by Dr. Bowman. The conference empowered the treasurer to accept clergy receipts for funds paid to societies and moved the temperance question date to Friday. Lecturers additions included Dr. Kynett, and reports from Altoona and Danville presiding elders followed. Dr. Morrow urged Scripture circulation and Dr. C H Paine spoke on education.
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Shamokin
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Bowman
Kynett
Altoona
Danville
Morrow
C. H. Paine
Indiana postmasters to serve out terms amid partisan conduct worries
Washington reports Indiana presidential postmasters may complete current commissions. A congressman questioned removal for offensive partisanship. Postmaster General replied he will remove officials who let politics interfere with duties. Fourth class postmasters to face quicker removals when vacancies fill.
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Washington
Indiana
Clarkson
First Baptist Church Names New Pastor in Seymour
Seymour Ind March 21 The First Baptist church chose Prof A B Chaffee of Franklin College as pastor by unanimous vote. Rev Chaffee has accepted and will assume charge immediately.
Morrill Marries Miss Alice Gilmore
Ed Morrill the pugilist trainer at the Drum on Third street Louisville married Miss Alice Gilmore a serio comic songstress at Manns Grand Central theater in Jeffersonville. They returned to Louisville after the ceremony and spent their first night apart from witnesses in the cafe.
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Ed Morrill
Third Street
Louisville
Alice Gilmore
Mann
Grand Central Theater
Jeffersonville
Morrill
Bridge suit arguments end as judge pushes quick ruling
In the Breyfogle case against the K and L Bridge Co the lawyer Harry Crawford delivers a masterful closing for the plaintiff. Judge Buckner stresses the need for a speedy decision while Judge Pirtle plans to refresh only a few points. The court adjourns after agreeing on authorities and briefs by next week.
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Louisville
Harry Crawford
Chicago
Breyfogle
K. &I. Bridge Co
Court House
The
Bridge Co
Indiana
Ubat
Crawford
Pirtle
Buckner
Lien Dispute Over Railroad Stock In Breyfogle Case
Harry Crawford chief attorney for the plaintiffs in the Breyfogle Bridge suit is sued in chancery by R S Veech administrator of E D Standiford to determine a claimed lien on railroad stock. Louisville New Albany and Chicago railroad is named a defendant. Petition seeks disclosure of any interest Crawford or the railroad holds in the stock valued at 41000 according to morning quotations.
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Harry Crawford
Breyfogle
R.S. Veech
E. D. Standiford
Crawford
Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railroad
The Chief Justice Blessing for Chicago Couple
J Matt Aubrey Jr of Chicago and his bride daughter of Chief Justice Fuller remain in Milwaukee a few days before traveling to Chicago and possibly Washington. Fuller sends telegraphic blessing and forgives them while inviting a visit to the bride’s family.
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Milwaukee
Wis
J. Matt Aubrey, Jr
Chicago
Fuller
Washington
Pretty Mrs Dixon Skips In Seymour Mystery
Seymour Ind March 22 Mrs James Dixon aged twenty three left her husband and four children last night taking all her wearing apparel and a small sum of money. Neighbors say she had no family trouble and the case remains puzzling with no apparent reason for her disappearance.
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Seymour, Ind
James ’ Dixon
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Gen. Miller
Wahington
Henry N. Blake
Montana
Supreme Court of
Moore
Washington Territory
Walla Walla
Virginia City
Blake
Fleming
Miller
Tracy
Franklin Woodraff
Col
A.D. Baird
Theodore Willis
Nathan Newman
Brooklyn
the Post Office Policy
Oklahoma Country
War Department
Halstead
Germany
Pittspurk
Labor Interests
B. L. Addison
Colonel New
Eta
A Methodist Episcopal Conference
K&l
MR. Crawford
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