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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1889
Page
1
Cabinet Clash Swirls Around President-Elect at Hotel
Washington buzzes as President-elect dodges crowds while cabinet seekers swarm the capital. Mrs Cleveland commands attention as inaugural plans grow, with Harrison's reception and a grand parade logistics dominating daily chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland
Harrison
Inauguration Day Beneath a City of Scaffolding and Hushed Rooms
The Treasury building looms with new lumber and benches as shops raise heavy scaffolding to flank a grand inauguration. Hotels fill, windows are rented at high prices, and a crowd downsizes into private houses as four hundred special policemen secure the event. The Pension building ballroom nears completion and parade plans unfold with claims of a record turnout from East cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hess
Great West
Harrison
Pension Building
Buffalo
Cleveland
Trenton
Syracuse
East
Cabinet slate discussion at the Arlington hotel
News notes from General Harrison’s hospitality at the Arlington reveal key cabinet prospects. Windom Blaine Noble Wanamaker Miller and others are discussed as potential appointees amid rivalries between Platt and Miller and backroom efforts by Hawes Reid and Plummer. The New Yorker influence dominates as alignment shifts under Washington politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Hotel
Hoffman House
William Windom
Minnesota
Platt
J. Sloat Fassett
John A. Knapp
Lo Sessions
John J. Davenport
Franklin Woodruff
Granville P. Hawes
A. RE. Whitney
John H. Hall
Eliott F. Shepard
J. Lever Page
John ¥. Plummer
New York State
Harrison
Empire State
Washington
Piatt and Miller
Elliott F. Shepard
Mr. Hawes
The President's Mansion Echoes With Welcome Attempts
Crowds gather in the East Room as preparations for a successor to the presidency mingle with echoes of Cleveland era power. The noise of hammers and the sight of visitors frame a scene of ritual and transition in the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lic
Harrison Oe
Cleveland
Mort
Bosed
Hoosier Gentleman Closes White House Chapter
The article notes a former Mayor now in the presidency and discusses items from his tenure, including a mahogany chair and other belongings packed for transfer. It contrasts interest between his Arlington block and a prominent New York lawyer, touching on legislative battles and looming bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
White House
Congress
Arlington
New York
The White House Reception Of Mrs Cleveland
A crowded White House parlor greets Mrs Cleveland as she prepares to depart. Women weep and gossip about the president’s daily 1 30 luncheon ritual and the enduring public life inside the East Room screened from private life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cleveland
Mr. Arthur
White House
Ned Harrigan
Cleveland
Mrs. Cleveland
Washington
Newark
Halford Introduced as New Private Secretary in Washington
The new private secretary Halford meets Washington correspondents and starts a desk bound, careful routine. Observers note his slim look, quiet dress, glasses, and cautious, indoor temperament as he navigates duties managing the President’s communications. He plans limited morning and night office visits to coordinate stenographers and staff while the transition unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halford
Washington
Colonel Lamont
Fe of
Soapien
Sten
Tibbitts
Miss Sanger
Harrison
Aealin
Eve Wich
Br Bale Nce
Sara
Cabinet Timber and Social Buzz at Arlington Hotel
Washington buzzed with social calls as Harrison and his Indianapolis arrivals stayed in an Arlington Hotel annex awaiting White House moves. Windom met with Elliot Shepard and General Harrison, sparking chatter about a Treasury role while old proprieties worried over gossip and cabinet prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indianapolis
Arlington Hotel
White House
Harrisons
Mr. Windom
Shepard
Windom
Harrison
Blaine
Miller
Callers At White House Visit Amid Campaign
Senators and their wives led the day with many callers at the White House residence. John Sherman and Mrs. Deity drew attention while the Indian delegation met officials and the Indiana campaign was cited. Mrs Harrison and daughters hosted visitors as dress fittings occupied the afternoon.
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Edmonds
Allison
Wilson
Palmer
Jones
Stewart
Stanford
Spooner
Hoar
Hawley
Ingalls
Senate
Justice Gray
Devins
Massachusetts
Quay
Beret
John Sherman
W. W. Deity
Steve Elkins
Elkins
Congress
Illinois
A Wise Woman Knows Cabinet Secrets Says Miss Sanger
An early article notes that despite many claiming inside information about the President elect, only a woman named Miss Sanger truly knows much about the Cabinet. The piece hints she is a stenographer and may continue on the following page.
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Harrison Xd Spall
Miss Sanger
Stenog
Soldiers' Orphan Schools to Close Amid Controversy
The Soldiers' Orphan Investigating Committee voted to end the syndicate contracts when they expire, ordering the Mount Joy Mercer Chester and McAlisterville schools to close. They debated what to do with 1800 children by June 1 and proposed county reports to Grand Army posts to assess guardianship and state support needs. A joint Grand Army meeting is planned in Philadelphia in a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haxmissene
Soldiers’ Orphan Investigating Committee
Smeeting
Mount Joy
Mercer
Chester
McAlisterville
Suarpaded
Grand Army
Grand Army Committee
Litive
Philadelphia
Courageous Republican Office Holders Rally After Harrison Election
The Pennsylvania Republican Association, once about 150 strong, dwindled after Cleveland’s rise with only a few members active. On the eve of Harrison’s campaign fresh enthusiasm surged as a large Grand Army Hall meeting drew Representatives Brumm Atkinson Bayne Dalzell and others, with letters from Senator Quay General Hartranft and Governor Beaver expressing regrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Wasursdon
Pennsylvania Republican Association
Pennsylvania
Washington
Cleveland
Grand Army Hall
Brumm
Atkinson
Bayne
Dalzell
Senator Quay
Hartranft
Beaver
Extradition Bill Debate Aims to Expand Offense List
In Ottawa on January 27 Dr Wi described provisions of his extradition bill to widen the list of extraditable offenses. He argued Canada still shelters criminals due to a narrow treaty with the United States and Britain. He urged abolition of Ashburton barriers and authority to hand over offenders to non treaty nations to curb cross border crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ontary
Mexico
United States
Canada
Ashburton
England
Indiana House clash over liar remark in prohibition debate
February 27 in Indianapolis in the Indiana House of Representatives a heated exchange arose during a prohibition amendment debate. Democratic leader Willard accused Republican Stanley of lying, Linch called out unparliamentary language, Willard denied the charge, Linch called him a liar and struck. Excitement followed and action was deferred until tomorrow with an apology from Linch not accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana House of Representatives
Willard
Stanley
Linch
Mr. Linch
Macdonald for minister report hints at ambassador post
Ottawa February 27 A circulated report says Sir John Macdonald Premier of Canada has been offered the British ambassadorship to the United States Conservative confidants express surprise yet deem the offer credible The British Government seeks a Washington expert if accepted Sir Charles Tupper may lead the Dominion Government
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Onv
John Macdonald
Canada
United States
Washington
John
Charles Tupper
Prohibitionists Denounce All Local Liquor Regulation
Michigan Prohibitionists at a state convention denounce any law regulating liquor traffic. Delegates advocate unalterable opposition to any measure legalizing alcohol in any part of the state or nation and demand secret ballots and an honest vote count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Supreme Court
Damage suit filed against Standard Oil in Youngstown
Mrs. Martha E. Dunn and her minor child sue Standard Oil Company in Youngstown for 30000 dollars claiming her husband James Paversoley was killed in Breska Pennsylvania in the defendant's yard and alleging the companys conduct caused the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Youngstown
Younestown
Standard Ojl Company
Martha E. Dunn
James Paversoley
Breska
Terrible hydrophobia case in Ohio boy bites fingers
An 11 year old Milton township boy named David Barkey, bitten years ago by a neighbor’s dog, descends into hydrophobia. A painful paroxysm yesterday led him to bite off two fingers, with doctors fearing death as rabies progresses. The case perplexes physicians and draws scientific interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Wooster
Milton Township
David Barkey
Jacob Barkey
Baer
Barkey
The Clans Are Gathering for Republican Club Convention
Baltimore February 27 delegates fill hotels for National League of Republican Clubs convention to meet at Ford's Opera House at noon tomorrow. Seare Humphreys opens headquarters as nine delegates per state arrive and an executive meeting set constitutional amendments and organizational plans. Delegations come from New York New Jersey Vermont Connecticut Massachusetts Ohio Rhode Island and Indians with trains swelling crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
National League of Republican Clubs
Ford
Opera House
Seare- Humphreys
Carsolein
New York
New Jersey
Vermont
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Ohio
Rhode Island
Refractory convicts at Boston House of Correction
About 100 prisoners refused to work at the Boston House of Correction and are locked in their cells. The belligerent inmates occupy solitary confinement, receive eight ounces of bread and a mug of water daily, and twenty four police guard the hostile wing while the rest work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Boston
House of Correction
Miller says he will be next attorney general
A telegram from TexEco reports W H H Miller of Indianapolis, Harrison's law partner, has accepted the post of Attorney General in Harrison's Cabinet. Miller formerly led Perrysburg public schools at the war onset before resigning to join the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
TexEco
W. H. H. Miller
Indianapolis
Joseph W. Cummings
Miller
Perrysburg
Church Divorce Case Hearings Wrap Up Soon
In Columura February 27 Judge Pugh told both sides in the Church divorce case to close by tomorrow evening. Witness Teresa Schirzinger testified regarding alleged improprieties with Colonel Church and denied evidence of any affair, claiming coercion over a damaging statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jude Pugh
Eresa
Teresa Schirzinger
Colonel Church
Father Kis
Eis
Special House Committee Reports On Grosvenor Records
The committee finds the alleged roll of honor in the rebellion records was not official and its insertion was improper. General Lavelle is exonerated, while War Records Office was misled by an unofficial certificate. It urges funding and clerks to publish 13 volumes over four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Grosvenor
Anderson Cavalry
War Records Offices
Adjutant General
Lavelle
War Records Office
Fighting the Cowles Bill in Congress Sparks Debate
The Milla faction aims to block Cowles bill by delaying with conference reports while delegations press for recognition. Despite petitions from over 50 Southern Democrats, the Speaker faces pressure as Republicans weigh siding with Randall to gain credit for aiding the South in the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Milla
Cowles
Randall
Mulls
South
Desperate Custody Fight Over Child During Circuit Court Action
In IxpLANAFOLIS a habeas corpus case over a 6 year old girl led to a nightmarish scuffle as the mother Lillie Crumerine and supporters attempted to seize the child from Hart custody. Frank Reentias resisted and drew a revolver before deputies intervened. several participants were arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ixplanafolis
Lillie Crumerine
Hart
Frank Reentias
Moonshine Gang Captured Along New River Line
Detective W. G. Baldwin led a posse into Mercer and McDowell counties and over three days arrested 31 moonshiners operating along the New River Railroad extension. All suspects are jailed in the two counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CranLestox
W. Va
W. G. Baldwin
New River
Mercer
McDowell
Blaine Shy About Capitol Portraits Meeting
In Avovsta Maine on February 27 Hon. Henry Lord reports a telegram from James G Blaine in Washington. Blaine hints at submitting a proposal to the Legislature for a portrait collection of figures associated with the national House and Senate and requests consideration of any action or procedure to address the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avovsta
Henry Lord
Maine Senate
James G. Blaine
Washington
Boutelle
Senate
House
Discovery of Forged Letters Turmoil at Times Court
Sullivan and Egan recount the discovery of forged letters that underpin the Times exposé while Pigott flees to Paris. The Times faces libel lawsuits from accused Irish leaders as Parnell and allies push to reveal the full conspiracy in a court-backed inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Egan
League
Honw Bale
Father Dorney
Pigott
Paris
The
Times
Parnell
the Times
Tum Disratch
Webster
Russell
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