Quay and Dalzell Clash Over George Oliver Nomination
Washington gossip and Western Pennsylvania politics report a brewing fight between Senator Quay and Congressman Dalzell after Quay moves to block George Oliver’s Census Supervisor nomination. The dispute risks widening into a broader party split as Pittsburgh factions align with Dalzell against Quay, with investigations and exposés anticipated.
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Washington
Congress
Pennsylvania
George Oliver
Senate
Quay
Windom
Florida
Harrison
Dashell
Dalzell
Mans
Porter
Qusy
Dalsell
Republican Party
Allegheny County
Chris Magee
Mr. Dalzell
Slap at Windom as Lead Ore Duty Set
Washington February 17 The Ways and Means Committee has decided to impose a duty of 14 cents per pound on read ore imported into the country regardless of shape. The move is seen as a direct rebuke to Secretary Windom and the administration who had declined the lead ore requests.
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Waye
New States Engineer Tariff Tactics Gain Ground in Washington
The text describes tariff policy battles over ore duties, Windom's stance, and pressure from new Western states and their representatives. It notes miners and producers reacting to ore taxation and the hopes to support the Republican tariff bill through organized political influence and recent legislative wins.
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Treasury Deere
Windom
Washington
Gettysburg Markers Seek Additional Memorial Funds
Secretary of War Proctor asks Congress for 558,873 to complete Gettysburg monuments and tablets. A 40 monument plan replaces 36, with land condemnation needed for sites and costs rising from 1,500 per memorial. Affected parcels include 344 acres of W. H. Heagy land for a unified site and approach roads.
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Washington
House
Proctor
Gettysburg
Congress
Dandy
Consuys
Thene
Ca Ieee Sone
United States
The
W. H. Heagy
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Daudy
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Infantry
di Mn
Accordaan
Gny
Rich Get Off Easy in District Property Assessments
A historic critique argues Congress will overhaul local tax rules amid millionaire influence. It cites underassessed properties in Washington including Shoreham Hotel and John Hay’s stands, noting disparities where rich owners pay far below true values while smaller properties are taxed near selling price.
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Wasulotor
Congress
House
Senate
Morton
Shoreham Hotel
Worley
Smee
Washi McLean
Rage
Benator
Cameron
John Hay
Sawyser
B. H. Warder
Bayne Defends Civil Service Amid Examiners Bill
In Wasamorox on February 17, a House debate over a bill to add 30 medical examiners in the Pension Office sparked claims of partisan motive. Rep Bayne urged alignment with civil service rules while Republicans and others pressed opposition and amendments. The roll call showed 109 yeas to 19 no with a suspension-day consideration pending.
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Wasamorox
Banks
Massachusetts
Washington
Tennessee
Richardson
Bayne
Pennsylvania
Cheadle
Indiana
Morris
Ohio
Yeas
Mays
House
Postmaster General Estimates Cost to Extend Free Delivery
In February Wasuisortos reports Postmaster General Wanamaker furnished Congress with the cost to extend free delivery to towns with at least 3 000 and 5 000 inhabitants. He cites 664 towns at 1 040 and 294 towns at 579 225 dollars, outlining total expansion costs.
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Wasuisortos
Wanamaker
Senate
Asys
Treasury Mint coinage profits from silver during era
The Director of the Mint sent a letter to Senator Cockrell detailing the ounces of silver used in coinage and the cost of standard fineness silver in the coinage process. It states nearly sixty two million dollars in profit from silver coinage and outlines the quantities and expenses involved.
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Washington
Mint
Cockrell
Year Ee Hench: 328h Coinage Totals and Seigniorage
The act coined 300,727,969 ounces at a cost of 287,107 dollars. It also coinced 349,938,001 dollars and seigniorage of 61,042,898 dollars.
Colored Men Seek Larger Share of Offices in North Carolina
A North Carolina congressman Cheatham argues Republicans and Democrats alike deny African Americans fair access to state patronage. He exposes grim disparities in federal and state employment, noting only a few high positions for Black workers while whites fill most posts, with total payrolls showing scant Black representation.
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WasHisorox
Congremman Cheatham
North Carolina
Congrem
Cheatham
J Brown
Mega
Harris
North
Ny Paap
Sinuipracioh
Inhading Seodeni Adam
Peter Arks
Ainet
J. J Johns. Eaves
Elihu White
A. W. ‘Abafer
Wong
Thalir
War department letters tested National Guard response in 1887
Adjutant General Kelton explains to The Dispatch that a 1887 War Department inquiry to governors about how many soldiers could be rushed to a frontier was a misinterpreted note. He says the letter targeted no international dispute but aimed to stimulate Guard intelligence and readiness in war science.
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Wasursoatorx
Foraker
Kelton
Tom Dispaton
War Department
Canadian
Lippincott Charged With Forgery In Atlantic City
War rant issued by F C Lippincott for arrest of Mrs Julia C Lippincott Atlantic City proprietor accused of wholesale swindling operations and forgery. No amount detailed. Mrs Lippincott left Medford headed to Philadelphia. Mt Holly cases on three notes said to be signed by her husband and sister Mrs Haines. Defense claims signatures forged. Mrs Haines described as prostrated.
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Philadelphia
Mt. Holly
Montana Senator Hoffman Dodges Arrest at New York Hotel
New York reports Hon. C. W. Hoffman of Montana among eight Democratic Senators avoiding arrest by the Sergeant at Arms. Hoffman questions the legality of Montana’s elections and predicts uncertainty over Senate recognition while hoping Montana’s Legislature acts and future sessions address the issue.
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Actiou
State Game Warden Targets 36 Suspects in Lake Erie Net Fishing
In February 17 report from Painesville, State game warden L K Brittain heads to arrest 36 men on 18 charges each for net fishing in Lake Erie's waters. Earlier arrests were halted by restraining order and court actions, with continued pursuit after the injunction was dismissed.
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L. K. Britain
Painesville
Lake Erie
Neta
Frazier
Lam
Godbury
Theos
Western Freight Association Restores Kansas Omaha Rates
Curiaco February 17 The Western Freight Association ends three days of talks by voting to return Kansas Omaha freight rates to the base of 6 ovata a Satan pounds.
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Curiaco
Western Freight Association
Kansas Omaha
World’s Fair Debate Prolonged Amid New York Demands
The World’s Fair question in Albany remains unsettled as New York lawmakers push for a compromise. A mass meeting in New York endorses nonpartisan action and urges a two thirds vote on any final World’s Fair bill, while Depew argues for unity and peace among parties.
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New York
Washington
Gat
Depew
John A. Plummer
New Bendy Haner
Wey Bones
Fifth Avenues
State Committee
Nion
Chauncey M. Depew
Thomas C. Platt
Platt
Federation of Labules
New York World's Fair Meeting Endorses 1892 Plan
A packed Cooper Union mass meeting supports a free from politics 1892 New York World's Fair in the city, denounces ex-Senator Platt, and backs Chauncey Depew and Warner Miller. John H. Starin chairs as resolutions urge nonpartisan pursuit and Columbus-themed commemoration.
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T. C. Platt
Albany
Wall Street
Eighth Street
Platt
Depew
Miller
Chauncey Depew
Warner Miller
James W. Tappen
John H. Starin
Stalin
New York City
John Ford
America
Columbus
Citheans
New York
Peem
Fire Destroys Kerr Furniture Block in Hurley
Fire swept the Kerr Furniture Company building along with adjacent shops A. J. Agoew hardware and the post office in Hurley on February 17 at 9 o clock. Firefighters fought the blaze but flames reportedly gained headway before control could be established and caused major structural damage.
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Hurley
Kerr Furniture Company
A. J. Agoew
Parnellites mocked as Ireland crisis widens in Commons
Debates in the House of Commons focus on coercion in Ireland. Mr. Balfour signals government plan to adopt the Parnell Commission report amid cheers and laughter. O'Brien Russell Lefevre and others debate coercion's impact and Parnellites shifting to Gladstone alignment.
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Trelana
Russell
Lefevre
Pendleton
Berlin
Lexnes
Parnell
Parnell Commission
W. H. Smith
Smith
Cobercion
William O’brien
Balfour
Ireland
T. W. Russell
Bones
Saunderson
Parnellites
Earl Spencer
Mr. O'Brien
Mr. Russell
Assas
J. G. Shaw Lefevre
Bradford
Parnell Party
Arthur H. Smith Barry
South Huntingdonshire
Sailors Lost to Sharks After Overboard Attempt
An Atlantic voyage incident aboard the Victoria sees 18 men fall overboard when a davit mishap derails a lifeboat lowering. Eleven survivors are saved, two men perish, and the remaining five are unaccounted for as sharks attack in view of passengers.
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Penisular and Oriental Company
Steamship Victoria
Australis
Colombo
Aden
Portuguese Ambassador to Confer With Lincoln on Africa
Senator Freitas, new Portuguese Embassador to England, will call on Mr. Lincoln this week to discuss African affairs. He seeks Lincoln's mediation to ease tensions involving English officials and American missionaries in Africa.
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NY Dunlap
Lonxpon
Frietas
England
Lincoln
Jealous of Explorer Stanley Germans Seek Aid for Emin Pacha
Bern reports February 17 that German interests plan a subscription to fund Emin Pacha as a German agent opposing English influence in equatorial Africa. Emin seeks power and has been promised unlimited funds to pursue the venture for a major German company.
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Dunlap
Bern
Stanley
Emin Pacha
Dda
Equatorial Africa
Eminent Irishman Sir Richard Kane Dies
Sir Richard Kane BF RB, an eminent Irishman and father of Captain Kane RN of the British gunboat Calliope, has died. The notice comes from Donlap's Cable Company, Loxpox, dated February 17.
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Donlap
Cable Company
Loxpox
Richard Kane
BF. RB
Kane
R. N
Calliope
Independent Vetera Court Handles Critical Appeal
A terse note states the Independent Vetera will oversee a pivotal appeal. Details on the case and parties involved remain unreadable in the fragment.
Seeang Gee S Saved in the Samos Hurricane
A report notes See ang Gee S surviving the Samos hurricane that struck in March, with authorities confirming the rescue and ongoing recovery efforts amid damage assessments and aid mobilization.
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Ang Gee
Samos
Livingstone Bowler Nuptials in Berlin Ceremony
Ex-Minister Pendleton’s niece Louise Bowler and Mr. Livingstone of New York wed at the English Church in Berlin. Baron Von Gebst and Consul General Sory served as best man, with Wingate sisters as bridesmaids. The couple honeymoon in Nice and plan to reside in New York in spring.
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Brerugy
Mr. Livingstone
New York
Louise Bowler
Cincinnati
Pendleton
Baron von Gebst
Sory
Wing
Dom Pedro Hopes for Recall to Rule Brazil
Paris dispatch says ex emperor Dom Pedro I of Brazil believes he will be recalled to power. He lives in daily expectation and refuses to cut his imperial expenses despite his precarious finances.
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London
Paris Corres
Dom Pedro
Brazil
Military column to accompany Major Wiseman into Africa
Major Wiseman leads a strong force to march into the interior at end of April. The expedition will include 400 native troops fully equipped with magazines and arms, along with 18 rifles, ten shotguns, four river craft, and two large guns for operations around Cara- region.
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ZanziBar
Wisman
Sansations
Will of West Franklin man stipulates Democratic allegiance
George Wilcox life story ends with a will filed in Bradford County court. He leaves a sum to his grandchildren on the condition they support the Democratic ticket at state and national levels. Daughters must marry Democrats or stay single to inherit, and if all fail the estate goes to the Democratic National Committee.
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Mpatch
Harreissurg
George ‘Wilcox
West Franklin
Bradford
Democratic National Committee
Brewer Jacob Ruppert Sued for 750000 by Powers
New York February 17 Henry Powers a broker sues Jacob Ruppert the brewer for 750000 alleging a 1889 contract involving the Retin and Ebret breweries and related sale arrangements. The suit claims dismissals over the deal and a disputed payment, with figures cited including a 20 million equity claim.
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Henry Powers
Jacob Ruppert
Powers Saya
Mr. Ruppert
Arera Sale
Gra
de Retin
Ebret
Cracenens Ap
Pete
Gto
Powers
Rupert
Sheffield Celebrates First Iron Shipment to Pittsburgh
Sheffield Alabama marks its first iron shipment to Pittsburgh Pa by barge on the Tennessee and Ohio rivers. Five thousand tons with freight at 260 pounds per ton, far cheaper than rail rates, drawing invited guests from the South and major cities to a banquet at the Cleveland House.
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Alabama
Pittsburg
Sheffield
Alas
Tennessee
Ohio
South
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Cleveland House
Vesuvins Readied as Decision on Government Purchase Delayed
The Vesuvins cruiser is fully prepared at Cramp & Sons shipyard awaiting Secretary Tracy to decide whether to accept the vessel for the Government. The ship, tipped and ready, has satisfied contract and payment terms during the delay, with tests conducted aboard the dummy secretary and the vessel standing by for the final government reply.
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Philadelphia
Theodore Cramp
William Cramp & Sons
Vesuvins
Cramp
Tracy
Veruvins
Bitter dispute over Ohio gerrymander plans sparks threats
In Columbus last night Democratic leaders clashed over proposed congressional districts. Senator Howells objected to combining Stark and nearby counties, threatening resignation as a caucus split loomed. Four district plans were discussed before final lines were approved, with more defections possible.
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Columbus
ColcumsBus
Legislative Callom
Howalla
Stark County
Stark
Summit
Wayne
Holmes
Medina
Soncrant
Erie County
Behring Sea dispute discussed in Parliament
Ottawa February 17. In Parliament Mr Chariton questioned the lack of Behring Sea mention in the Queen's Speech. Sir John Macdonald said Blaine and the British Minister in Washington were preliminarily seeking a settlement. Peter Mitchell cited a telegram claiming Canada faced invasion from the U S, which Macdonald dismissed as untrue.
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Chariton
Behring
John Macdonald
Blaine
Washington
Peter Mitchell
Canada
U. States
Acinnati
Canadian
Mitchell
Blockade Deepens on California Rails In Sierra Snow
Special telegram from San Francisco reports heavy snows in the Sierras with summit at 18 feet and Emigrant Gap at 19 feet. The rotary plow is mispositioned and Cyclone plow idle, halting rail traffic as trains face delays.
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Huston Urged to Step Down as U S Treasurer
Special telegram from Indianapolis reports James N. Huston returning to Connersville triggers renewed talk of his early retirement from the U S Treasurership. Republicans say he has presented a resignation accepted in time, with plans to stay only to wind up duties.
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