A Feud Forgotten Between Harrison and Porter
The piece details a long running Republican feud in Indiana between Governor Porter and General Harrison, with John C. New as a key adviser. It notes Porter's speeches, a street confrontation, and Harrison's later appointment offers, including a proposed Rome mission that New declines to pursue. The narrative contrasts Porter’s inactivity with New’s active campaign work and outlines Dudley’s strained reception in Washington.
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Chicago
Harrison
New
Mr. New
Tomlinson Hall
Continens Porter
Harrisvon
New York
Journal
Indiana
Rome
Dudley
Harrisons
Washington
Halford
Colonel Dudley
Mr. Halford
Indianapolis
President Ignores Dudley After Election Visit
Everett House reports General Harrison took no inquiry or expressed sympathy for Dudley. Dudley and Indiana delegates met the President in Washington but received no invitation or welcome. They left cards at the Arlington Hotel and found no sign of a reception or acknowledgment from the White House.
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Harrison
Dudley
Washington
Indianapolis
Arlington Hotel
Indiana
Arlington
White House
Colonel Dudley
Bond to Venezuela Stirs Navy Backlash in Baker Row
Vasarsoros March 15 The Hon John Baker a noted writer and diplomat running for Minister to Venezuela faces Navy Department opposition over a historic episode in Caracas When the Venezuelan government honored Washington sailors and officers incurred unpaid bills Baker complained prompting a fleet inquiry Scarc er forwarded orders to Cooper to settle debts But Guzman Blanco repaid the money and blessed Baker in return reflecting a diplomatic standoff.
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Vasarsoros
John John Baker
Venezuela
Navy Department
George Washington
United States
Admiral Cooper
Eoas
Aed
Caracas
Gueminlanco
Baker
Washi
United States “7
Mr. Ee
Scarcer
Cooper
Sapien
Guzman Blanco
Secretary of the Navy
Wash
Mr. Er
Clarkson Named First Assistant Postmaster General
Telegram from Wasarreetox reports John S Clarkson will lead as First Assistant Postmaster General with sweeping patronage powers to appoint all postmasters except Presidental Boston. He demands authority to choose staff and will consult district Congressmen in filling vacancies while asserting political merit as criteria.
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John
Clarkson
Wanamaker
Boston
Neval
Wright hard to oust
Special Telegram to The Dispatch from WatersxGrove March 15. John Jarrett remains active for William Martin in labor commissioner race, but Wright appears secure. Wright's shown masterly ability and firm independence, gaining admiration nationwide and triggering petitions to retain him. General Harrison favored Wright's confirmation, suggesting Senate approval. It seems unlikely Wright will be removed.
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Harrison
Wright
Senate
Colonel Wright
A Man Without a State
Washington dispatch reports New York Republicans oppose assigning Assistant Secretary Bussey to the Interior Department post. His appointment mirrors Colonel Tichenor with no local backing or endorsements. Senator Hiscock suggests Louisiana, but objections arise over recent New Jersey residency. officials expect no change.
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Forrcial
WasuixeTos
New York
Bussey
Interior Department
Tichenor
Iinois
Hiscock
Louisiana
Newark
Noble
Battle for Delaware Collector Job Sparks Interstate Contest
A fierce fight over the Delaware District Collector of Internal Revenue post pits team Columbia against Higgins ally Higgins and supporters from Maryland and beyond. D. Dawson of Delaware is mentioned amid the scramble as parties urge distinct federal appointees, reflecting political tensions.
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HixcoTon
District of
Delaware
Columbia
Tee Higgins
D. Dawson
Maryland
Eral Agnus
Ee Ameros Saan
Wis
Justice Matthews Improving After Illness
At 10 o'clock tonight Justice Matthews was reported considerably improved since last evening. No unfavorable symptoms appeared during the day and there are strong hopes that within two or three days he will have regained all he has recently lost.
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Justice Matthews
Waashinotor
A Par Parson's Peril
A fragment from a Bast contributed note hints at tomorrow's DinPaTOR village gossip scene with a parson central to the peril and local intrigue.
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Bast
Glitter of Gold in Lower California Mines Sparks Mixed Reports
A San Francisco dispatch reports conflicting views on a new California mining camp. Los Angeles and San Diego observers warn the boom is weak, while old miners see a potential permanent camp with rich quartz ledges and possible mill development.
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California
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
St. Paul
Minneapolis
San
M. ©. Hatton
Custom House
International
Santa Clare
Tineuana
Colorado
San di
Sanae
Sana
Cali Ir
Irish flag to fly over City Hall on St Patrick's Day
New York Mayor Grant announced the Irish flag would be raised alongside the American flag on St Patrick's Day at City Hall. The decision followed protests from the American party and Irish society groups, who sought permits to stage demonstrations in Union Square. Banner officials defended the gesture as a long-standing patriotic custom.
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New York
St. Patrick’s Day
Grant
Tammany
Park Commissioners
Washington
Union Square
Convention of Irish Societies
J. W. Jarboe
8. E. Church
The
American Party
East Fourteenth Street
Openlan
Election Offenses In Court At Parkersburg
Court docket in Wheeling reports federal election law violations from Parkersburg grand jury. Indictments include 41 Ohio county citizens with others in Panhandle areas. Trials postponed due to un summoned government witnesses. defense led by G W Atkinson and Captain B B Downer amid crowded courtroom and active political presence.
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Wheelin
United States
Grand Jury
Parkersburg
Ohio County
Panhandle
G. W. Atkinson
Congress
John C. Pendleton
B. B. Dovener
A Conflict of Authority Over Immigrant Landing
Three Emigration Commissioners led by President Taintor decide to sue Collector Magone over who controls immigrant landings. The dispute centers on two Italian women detained at Ward's Island for lack of money. Magone had bonded for them and ordered their release, triggering the legal move.
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New York
Magone
Taintor
Stephenson
Starr
Utopia
Ward's Island
Magoneacca
Ulrich and
Hansett
Entombed Miner Rescued Then Dies in Dayton Quarry
Michael Babe, 60, was buried when a bank caved in a Dayton area stone quarry. Fellows freed him after hours trapped under rocks. he survived initially with head injuries but later died. He suffered bruises and shoulder injuries.
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Dayton
Michael Babe
Here
One Sister Murdered In Carolton Tragedy
The body of Charlotte Elstein a 23 year old Black woman was found this morning on a sidewalk in Carolton with a bullet through the heart. Her sister overwhelmed by grief jumped into the river but was rescued and forcibly removed.
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New Oaleans
Charlotte
Elstein
Carrollton
Must Have Been Swimming, Tuscow Captured Again
A brief dispatch from Selkirk reports Tascott captured once more in a lake area. No further details available.
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Tuscow
Lake, Wiss Rree
St Patrick's Day Event Prompts Local Parade Planning
Community groups plan a St Patrick's Day celebration with a parade route, safety measures, and schedule details. Organizers urge participation from residents, businesses, and volunteers, aiming to showcase local culture and heritage. Local officials endorse the event and coordinate public support.
Industrial Training Report Endorses School Manual Courses
The Industrial Training Commission appointed by the Governor backs a broad program of manual and technical education in public and normal schools. It calls for courses in wood and iron work for boys and sewing and cooking for girls, with state funding for equipment, new buildings, and teacher training to launch modern industrial education nationwide.
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Haxelspune
Industrial Training Commission
Atherton
Pennsylvania State College
Fetteroff
Girard College
Luckey
Pittsburg
Shaeffer
Kutztown
Representative Bean
Rousseau
New York
New Haven
Commission
Witheras
As Eosal
Balldinga
Fragmentary note on commissions and education aims
The text urges earnest recommendations on maintenance provisions for soldiers and on educational activities such as woodwork, sewing and decoration for boys. It argues these subjects are essential and support children’s overall study progress.
Legislative odds and ends House cleans up Friday session
The House reports a Soldiers' Orphan Commission bill with an amendment adding three representatives each for Senate and House. Other bills authorize renewal of bank charters and tax local papers. A resolution sets Thursday for final postage of Cumberland taxation and five member committee on alleged improper recording. Many bills read first time. adjourned to Monday evening.
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Harrismee
Soldiers’ Orphan Commission
Senate
House
Westie
Ybebingon
Aimatont
Cumberland
Nob Pateees
House B
Mare
Barker Recovering From Hydrophobia in Wooster
A Wooster hydrophobia patient Barker shows signs of recovery after treatment with aconite and hydrate of chloral. He sits up, has good appetite, and no longer exhibits urge to bite. Attending physician says mental state is sound and danger appears past, with progress noted over the past two weeks.
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Barker
Wooster
Wild Beast Terror Near Good Hope Seizes Child
Panic gripped Good Hope area near Atlanta as a wildcat repeatedly appeared and last Wednesday abducted Isaac Thompson’s child from a bed while three other children watched. The endangered babe, under two, was recovered with minor injuries. the animal fled and has not been heard of since.
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Atlanta
Good Hope
Isaac Thompson
Thompson
Dom Og
Brewery Deal Settled in Rochester Bank Sale
The German American Bank in Rochester reports a London syndicate bought Bartholemew and Rochester Brewing companies for nearly 3 million dollars. Bartholemew goes with Cottage Hotel at Charlotte and all company branches. Rochester hotel and malt house sold with it. Genesee brewery not included due to stockholder disagreements. ice house officers likely to stay on.
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Rochrster
N. Y
Bartholomay and
Rochester Brewing Companies
Bartholomay
Charlotte
Rochester
Rochester Brewery
Hotel Ontario
Genesee
Monroe
Ice Oa
Steamship Secures Delegates for World Sunday School Convention
New York reports the committee has secured the steamship Bothnia to transport delegates to the World Sunday School Convention in London. The ship sails June 19 from New York, arriving in Liverpool where delegates take a special Midland Railway train to London.
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New York
London
Bothnia
Liverpool
Aken
Midland Railway
Haggin to sail for Europe to inspect copper shares crash
New York March 15 J B Haggin sails tomorrow with Austin M Wheelock and Mr Livermore of Jere Abbot Co on the Umbria for Paris to personally investigate the cause of the recent collapse of the copper syndicate shares.
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Telzoram
New York
Marsh
J. B. Haggin
Europe
Umbria
Austin M. Wheelock
Mr. Livermore
Jere Abbot & Co
Paris
Copper
Chinese Labor in Ohio Sparks Wage and Trade Debates
Chinese workers in Ohio face discrimination and wage issues as powerful trade unions clash over job access and treatment, highlighting racial tensions and labor protections in the period.
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Inter
Rou
DisraTaned
Interdaccoons
Ohio
Kennington Libs Win Big as Tory Power Weakens
Kennington division of Lambeth elected Liberal candidate Beaufoy to fill the Davis seat by a large margin, signaling a further Tory setback. The Times and Parliament discuss effects on the Times case and Sir Richard Webster as party strife grows after Kennington and Barnsley results.
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Gladstone
Parnell
Kennington
London
Charles Russell
Lord Salisbury
France
Loxton
Lambeth
B. O. Davis
Beaufoy
Hope
Davis
Crisis in France Deepens Over Boulanger Conflict
A Liberal Union committee forms with M. Barboux as president as prominent figures join to oppose Boulanger. Anticipation rises for new chamber actions and potential elections while deputies reconsider alliances and the Republican press critiques strengthen. Antoine plans to join opposition, signaling a polarized political scene in France.
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Pants
Liberal Union
M. Barboux
M. Leon Saves
Sedwee Ee
Aes Seeiern Hesnoas Heme Ss
Europe
Herr Antoine
Metz
General Boulanger
Republican
Can
Naquet
Ee Feageeree
Urquet
Clairon
Salisbury Summoned for Premier Testimony in Webster Case
Sir Charlies Rossell, Lord Salisbury, Lord Carnavan, and Sir William Vernoy Rowansae subpoenaed by Sinn Fein of the Parnellites. They will not participate in attack on Attorney General Webster. If William O'Brien accepts prison release, he may testify in the House regarding his incarceration.
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Matthews
Anderson
Home Office
Parnell Commission
Times
William Vernon Harcourt
Kennington
Richard Webster
Lord Salisbury
Eral
Richard
Barnsley
Mr. Parnell
Charlies Rossell
Testigiony
Loroox
Lord Carnavan
William Vernoy Rowansae
Sig
Parnellites
Eee Mons
Webster
William O’brien
Tee Commission
House of Us
No War Rumors Between Austria and Servia Denied
Vienna reports an official denial that Austria plans war with Servia. Ex Queen Natalie of Servis is to seek annulment of the divorce decree granted to her husband ex King Milan.
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Austria
Servia
Vienna
Natalie
Servis
Milan
Duels Over Mouth Only In Paris Chamber Outburst
Paris reports that all duels arising from the evening confrontation in the Chamber of Deputies have been amicably settled. The incident involved heated exchanges and public drama as deputies debated policy.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
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