Civil Service Reform Report from the Commission
A 19th century style summary notes a presidentially accompanying Civil Service Reform report. It details a commission of eminent patriots convened to devise rules for reform, the completion of those rules, and the expected enforcement by the executive. It warns that enforcement could occur under existing authority and urges Congress to act, urging careful consideration of the commission’s recommendations and the reform plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasi
Congress
Lecter
Greenbnsiitek
Bank Collapse Amid Fraud Allegations
The deposits ranged around 600000 but funds vanished under mismanagement. The bank faced suspension as withdrawals surged lately and an inquiry found transfers to obscure accounts possibly fraudulent.
Prince of Wales progress toward recovery amid holidays
Foreign dispatches report the Prince of Wales improving and near recovery, with the Queen to remain at Windsor for the holidays. The Duke of Edinburgh is said to be out of danger and expected to return to Windsor Castle soon. France shows seating of Orleans princes in the Assembly and release discussions for Communist prisoners. Germany notes a boundary exchange with Britain, while a Florida ship convoy tale highlights naval concerns and wartime tense atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Prince OF Wales
Loxpan
Winckor
Orborne
Duke of
Eiinhare
Bandringham
Butuday
France
Orleans
Agfembey
Paris
Thessay
Amoule
Prince de Joinville
Billeray
Rastoul
Henel Rochefort
The New Dominion Resignation of the Pntarlo Ministiey
On December 19 in Toronto Ontario the Attorney General announced that after adverse votes the government could not continue. The report mentions foreign notes, a court martial, and various political reactions. It references Sir Robert Collier and changes to the Judicial Committee, with discussion of ministerial appointments and parliamentary duties.
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Cosbusston
Dee
Po BP
Ovner
Evferia
Alent
Mr. Ghuletana
Losin
Jaeniinle
Efeleus
Ud Pelikan
Nmol
Rankine
Corremey
Furs
Farneworth
Tate
Ieee Pmmponale
Nsenne
Ant de Courier
Feestee Gas Atv
Miitover
Rmite
Aerstee
Ealinse
Furusworik
Committee of Elections
Canaldenal
McKenge Nxt
Braxton
Talwar Powers
Neitengineer
Chien
Congress
Ln Ware
Europe
Experimenta Tees
U. B
Chiek
Shraeghloh
Fewson
Jobn
Burrell
Peon Clark
Fiat
Campos
Fudge
Casey
Hitt
Rel Aeve
Drake
Glee
Peer
NEW Dominion
Pntarlo Ministiey
Tonoxto
Ont
Cutty
Enel
Wesel
Tvoreign
Mr. Grieve
M.bp
Greenock
Beniland
Charles Dike
Walter I
Cork
Augsburg Allgemeine
Anne
Vere
Giulph
M. Do Lata
Bulton
Ragland
Minieter of Justice
Mrn
A. Cockburn Han
Chan Collor
Great Britain
Robert Collier
Tom Piisaw
Jadgeahin
Court of Common Meus
Iirlyy Sane
Heck
Rugerior
Pwontiuinetar
Gladatone
Matherly
Erie Downfall and Fisk Mansfield Compromise Exposé
A chaotic, scandal filled report traces Fisk Jr and the Mansfield dispute with Boston bankers like Robert Macairo and Jacques Stop. It details notes, alleged settlements, and endless schemes at the Erie Railway and New York financial circles amid claims of blackmail and political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisk-Mansfield
ERIE
Boston
Miss Mansfield
Misa Tioion
Josephine Mansfield
James Flak, Jr
Trio Railway
Opera-Thorne
Opera-Thorne Yentapday
Erin
Fisk, Jr
Ghett Munter
Toston
Robert Macairo
Jacques Stop
Peter B. Rweeny
Tuttle
Atis+ Mansfield
New-York
Fisk
Opera
Bisk
Robert Macatr
Jacques Strop
Jay Gould
Fink, Jr
Tee
Isk
New York
Rumigaya
Sion Manstrecht
Moston
Marustrett
Yorkville
Miensfield
Juten Pratt
Judee Beaty
Gould’s Claim To Part Of Erie Railway Stocks Dismissed
In the Erie Railway lawsuit, Jay Gould petitions in the Sixth Circuit seeking 1725 shares of 40 080 in dispute. He contends ownership of those shares and certificates, asking delivery to him while the case proceeds.
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Gould
Erie Railway
Meath
Raphael
Jay Gould
Complex Trust Dispute Clouds Heaters and Raphael Interests
A London court hears petitions to suspend claims until title is adjudged as Judge Blatchford denies the request. Reports describe opposition figures in a tangled stockholding dispute involving Heath and Raphael and concerns about revocable shares. Separate notices cover a meeting of stockholders and warnings against compromising with Gould, amid fraud allegations in mortgage schemes and legal actions extending across several entities.
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Heath
Raphael
Blatchford
Meath
Zener
Kraut Towers
Wbc
Efalz
Captvily
Tn Bs
Mexico Amid Civil Strife Dominates Amid Looming Protectorate
Fragmented dispatches from Mexico dated December 10 and 11 report rising bandit activity and political factionalism as Diaz forces clash with the Poderistas. Reports describe revolts near Orizaba and Tehuantepec, with Generals Diaz and Alatorre opposing rival leaders as American influence wavers and the nation stands at a volatile crossroads in the protectorate era.
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Ionan Ameleican
City of Mexico
Havans
Sam Lala
Critatine Justa
Lando de Tea
Diag Ia
Oriznba
Alatorre
Thors Ia
Attata
Foliarand
Public Markets Reform Efforts Face Resistance and Costs
Historical report details Thomas C. De Voe supervising market improvements under Controller Gre, with market inspectors, license revocations, and efforts to remove water heads and stalls. It notes prior black market activity, opposition from stall proprietors, and tension over who funds the work and who bears the expenses, including investigations into who performed tasks and paid for improvements across multiple markets.
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Ala Tepors
Thomas C. de Voe
Gre
Wretton
Wyck Theton
Thestay
Ayater Head
Withace
Wert
Washington-ste. A
Washington-ste. A Ag of Blackwail
Atull
Taw
Wuebudton
Anton
Cinton Mana
Marsa
LiseManth
Snrvice
Hienen
Tin
Aikee'rka
Oho
Nthitae
Joe Fie
Ant
Te Aidta
Tesitrature
Eldowatha
Iredale
Shootings and robberies plague city and coast towns
A chaotic night of crime unfolds as a robber chase ends with a police officer killed and a deputy or sheriffs deputy wounded near Valen Oty, while other incidents span depots, ships, and urban fires. Authorities pursue suspects across several locations with torn reports of casualties and arrests, including a man killed Levi Pamington and a shipowner reporting losses tied to a blaze.
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Tennesser
Merwin
Troubles of the Ring Digests Tax Fraud Rumors in City
The Grand Jury reportedly investigates frauds in the Tax Commissioner’s Office provoking sensational rumors of indictments against prominent merchants and property owners. Officials deny active probes while confirming confusion over which department is under inquiry and clarifying the Times report.
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Nathaniel Sanda
Tex Commissioner's Office
Trineet
Cotmsniselouer
Rescasmenta
Times
Contratlor Oreen
Tue Tamuxe
Watt
Groon
Tt Won
Finance Department
Mfr
Green
Grand Jury
Sands
Sterlaweather
Keyser Accusing Tweed in Grand Jury Fraud Case
A Thevst reporter relays that Keyser claims Tweed fraudulently enhanced wills and gained money from Keyser’s fraud, with a detailed transaction plan drafted for Grand Jury submission. Affidavits filed in Albany allege Tweed is selling or disposing of New York property including a Fort Washington house, a yacht, and a Fifteen Hundred residence, to evade creditors.
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Keyser
Tweed
Thevst
Yeateniny
Eas
Grant
Lim
Mr. Tweed
Grand Jury
Altany
Wheeler J. Peckham
John A
James M Sweeny Ousted From Clerk Post In City
A Teese re porter notes Sweeny resignation as Clerk of the Superior Court foreshadowing a broader move to replace him with Deputy Chamberlain. Green's order to channel city funds through the Controller prompted official shifts, while Grand Jury activity yielded no arrests or indictments that day. The Committee of Seventy denounces Tweed era figures and presses for rapid reform in city and state governance.
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Supreme Court of the United States Feday
Tha Tar
Wilby
Lynch
Maine
Grand
FA. Morden
United Heater
Betty Jobove
Towlay
Garret Bar
Hours
Benatar
Conran
New-York
Mra
Anu Tiile Mora
Qienidi
Mria C
James M. Sweeny
Janes M. Sweeny
Superior Court
Lon Exaney
Ton
Chamberlain Miney
James M.gweeny
Cacanvina
Thia
Mr. Bradley
Green
Grand Jory
Shirif Grenn
Connolly
Tweed
Wall
aw-York
Urieauly
Null City
Tai
Cis
Juralah
Twiumnany Kinng
Escaped voucher thieves loom in city as indictments feared
Ex-boxer John C Heenan Edward Dophy and Witla Ht Cook fled the city amid theft of vouchers from the Controller's Office. Rumors implicate Cook and Pawphy in the break in, with several associates jailed or accused in related thefts and local ward politics. Judge Bedford faces questions over a $8900 claim audited by the Board of Audit and paid to a named party.
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John C. Heenan
Edward Dotphy
Witla Ht
Cook
Boom
Omles
Pawphy
Damphy
Brian
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