Ford Delegation Presses Pittsburg Postmaster Bid
Washington reports a rush for office with Pittsburg leaders backing Ford for postmaster as Senator Quay promotes McKean. John C New accepts consular post in London after reluctance while the President insists he take an appointment. White House activity is brisk with delegations seeking patronage and other officials arriving for talks.
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Tio
London
Pittsburg
Ford
Washington
Bisine
Wasnixetos
John C. Lew
Mr. New
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Colonel New
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Senate
Quay
James 8. McKean
McReap
John Dalzell
Harry W. Oliver
William Flinn
George von Bornhorst
Quey
Senator Quay
Clarkson
Wanamaker
Philadelphia
White House
Quay Tee
Fred Douglas
Hazelton
District of Columbia
Sod
Perry Carson
Blaine and
Windom
Senator Platt
Representative Wade
Soni Mitchell
License Court Hears Five Wards Cases On Prohibition Abetment
Judge White presided as the License Court examined applicants amid WCTU presence and pro prohibition zeal. The day exposed license violations by brewers and wholesalers with names listed across wards. Several applicants faced license denial or scrutiny while participants argued a restaurant without drinks fails business.
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W. J. Florence
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W.C.T. U
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B. C. Christy
Fifth Avenue Extension
Hill
Agen
Senin
Public interview with President and reception in East Room
Senator His cock with Mr Hamilton Har ris and Judge Draper of Albany met the President around noon. Evarts Hale Ransom Spooner Plumb Sawyer Representatives Cannon Grosvenor Herman Bayne Kelley and Mr Justice Miller attended. A public reception followed in the East room at 1 o clock.
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Ransom
Spooner
Plumb
Sawyer
Cannon
Grosvenor
Herman
Bayne
Kelley
Justice Miller
Dalzell
Hiscock
Hamilton Harris
Draper
Albany
Blaine On His Throne in State Department Access
Washington dispatch notes partisan reports about snobbery ending at the State Department and says Secretary Blaine is highly accessible. A correspondent finds Blaine engaged when attempted interview occurs, while a messengers’ door left ajar reveals the scene.
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Ispacua
Washington
Departmente
Cleveland
State Department
Walker Blaine
Blaine
Davis
Porter
Rives
Sontoey Blaine
Political appointments show sharp White House differences
A Washington dispatch notes President Harrison’s cabinet selections reveal wide opinion gaps over public needs and fitness. The list pairs each applicant with the office they sought and the post the President judged suited them, including figures such as George Batchellor and Whitelaw Reid and roles from Secretary of War to Minister to England and beyond.
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Harrison
Care Rust
Foomas
W. Sigep
Agricule
George & Batchellor
Turkey
The
Treasury
Whitelaw Reid
England
France
Jobin C. Lee
London
William Walter Phelps
Fred D. Grant
China
Austria
Cyrus Busses
Liverpool
Interior
J. Granville Leach
Sweden
Philadelphia
Eucene Schuyler
Italy
Property value drop in Mrs Cleveland’s Quebha estate
A Treasury agent’s site recommendation for a government building in Omaha faces scrutiny. Secretary Windom is urged to withhold approval of the report citing that the chosen plot, partly belonging to Grandpa Folsom’s estate with Mrs Cleveland as a principal heir, may be overpriced by about 100000 dollars compared with other available locations.
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Cleveland
Cipal
Windom
Pauline
Washgegen
Theater Fraie Vayle Seapen
Eleanor ‘Breckinridge
Mra. Er
Morton Makes His First Break as President Officer
March 20 report notes Vice President Morton faltered briefly when a dummy voice announced a message from the President, calling him Mr. President before correcting to Mr. Secretary. The slip drew minimal attention from most Senators.
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Fred Grant
Ict
Blalne
Cleveland
Omaha
Merten
Morton
Bassett
Eea
Proden
Internal Revenue Commissioner Bids Farewell to Staff
Washington March 20 Mr Joseph S Miller Commissioner of Internal Revenue bade farewell to his bureau employes today. Clerks called upon him and paid their respects and he received floral tributes before his successor in Mason assumed the commission and he will tomorrow begin his official duties.
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WasninGt Tos
Joseph S. Miller
Internal Revenue
Mason
Inauguration Victim Mahoney Reported in Washington
An elderly ex-Congressman Peter Pan Mahoney from Brooklyn is reported injured in Washington during the inauguration events. Details are sparse as wires dispatch scarce information from Embassy Row.
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Washingtos
Peter Pan Mahoney
Brooklyn
Shey Hee Aeebooe
Avitegion 3 Ho
Washington
Grant and New Nominations Stir Washington News
President proposes key Senate appointments including Frederick D. Grant as Minister to Austria Hungary and John C. New as Consul General at London. Also named are Paul Frickle as Western District Texas Marshal and Seligman Brothers as Navy special fiscal agents in London.
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Se Ne de Grant
New York
United States
Austria-Hungary
John C. Now
Indiana
London
Paul Fricke
Texas
Seligman Brothers
England
Navy Department
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Fourth Cavalry
Missonore
Chi
Tha Grant
Perees
Bince Eneral Grant
Grant
John Cine New
Shaw Ss
Reblican State Committee
Indianapolis
Pammage
Damen
Harry 5
Hard Work to Build a Navy Rolls Short for Texas Vessel
A Norfolk Navy Yard contract error shows 16 foot bending rolls intended for Texas construction require steam power instead of hand adjustment. Roll capacity limits clash with 20 foot bottom plates. contractors modify rolls to meet terms. Time to complete remains at least six months.
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Norfolk Navy Yard
Texas
Secretary Windom Says No Change in U. S. Treasurer Post
Washington March 20 Secretary Windom is reported as the authority for the statement that there will be no change in the office of United States Treasurer held by J. W. Hyatt before the end of the current fiscal year June 30. The brief note reflects ongoing discussions but indicates stability in the treasurer’s office.
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Windom
United States
J. W. Hyatt
Ae Eat
Joseph Ae
Eee
Philadelphia woman seeks reprieve for murder wife and children
The Board of Pardons denied commutation for Sarah Jane Whiteling, who poisoned her husband and two children for life insurance. Judge Allison and District Attorney Graham urged conviction validity, comparing her to Lucretia Borgia. Whiteling faces hanging next week unless halted.
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Board of Pardons
Sarah Jane Whiteling
Philadelphia
Allison
Graham
Lucretia Borgia
Samuel Johnson
John Sharpless
Hage
Western
Attemptin
Crawford
Eta
Nnten Pravese
Edward Slattery
Edpre Sd
William Cook
Allegheny
Famine in Northern China Prompts Relief Appeal
United States Consul General in Shanghai reports severe famine across a large area of Northern China with thousands starving and dying from exposure. The North China Relief Fund says spring crops are vital and funds are needed to carry relief through to June, as seeds and money are scarce locally.
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United States
St Shanghai
State Department
Shanghai
North China Relief Fund
China
America
England
Californians Boomed by Gold Boom Southern California
A Denver-bound telegram reports 125 returning Californians who traveled from the Santa Clare Fields. They denounce the boom’s imposition and say they were boomed instead of becoming boomers. More travelers are expected tomorrow.
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Santa Clare
Dexwyre
Col
Denver
Elopement of Chief Justice's Daughter Shocks Society
Pauline Fuller youngest daughter of Chief Justice Fuller marries J. Matt Aubrey Jr in Milwaukee after a Chicago courtship. The match faced family opposition. sister Maud Fuller doubts the tale while relatives and hotel staff recount the startling romance and hurried nuptials.
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Fuller
Dispatch
Chicago
Pauline Fuller
United States Supreme Court
Milwaukee
J. Matt Aubrey, Jr
Merchants’ Dispatch
Aubrey
Miss Fuller
Carleton Club
South Division
Lake Shore
South Parks
Washington
Misa
Mr. Aubrey
Roxd
Trouble in the Camp West Virginia Republicans Defy Governor
West Virginia Republicans in Charleston reportedly refuse Governor Wilsons extra session call claiming he is not the lawful governor and lacks authority. Democrats react with hubbub as House holds a majority and Senate minority. potential arrest of lawmakers could provoke trouble.
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Wilson
Charleston
House
Senate
Misappropriation Charges Emerge Against Penitentiary Board
Harrisburg reports on March 20 discuss accusations toward Western Penitentiary managers. The strongest term used is misappropriation of funds with possible later shift to extravagance in expenditure. If charges remain unsettled by Monday, the $70 000 construction appropriation may pass with Chairman Dearden’s consent.
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Harrisburg
Western Penitentiary
Graham
Dearden
Australia is With Us on Trade Ties
On the last steamer from Australia passenger W G Griffin American Consul at Sydney reports New South Wales colonists harbor warm feelings for Americans and seek to form trade relations. He notes improved business polish and orderly public institutions reflecting a closer U S connection.
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Australia
W. G. Griffin
Sydney
New South Wales
Rees Sys
Deputy Sheriff Albert McClancy Killed in Lee County Shootout
In Beattyville near Beattyville Lee County on Saturday deputy sheriff Albert McClancy was shot and killed. Sheriff Walker Jamison and posses traded fire with Bob Powell, who was wounded and captured. Powell had a warrant for his arrest in hand when the confrontation occurred.
Peace at Harrisburg Ends War Over Adjournment
Harrisburg reports a truce among rival factions as debates over adjournment end. Senator Delamater gains leverage to push the April 25 adjournment date while Reyburn and others hold firm on key tax measures. Defections noted but Delamater appears to command a sizeable majority to finish business and head home.
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Harrisburg
Delamater
Robison
Pension fund for firemen and hospital aid debated
Delegates from the State Firemen's Association pressed in Harrisburg for a 1 percent tax on state premium insurance to fund a pension for disabled firefighters. Joseph B. Scott and Joseph Albree testified before the Appropriations Committee to back support for West Penn Hospital indebtedness.
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Ef State Firemen’s Association
Senate
Oltering
Joseph B. Scott
Joseph Albree
Appropriations Committee
West Penn Hospital
Senator Cooper Bill on Railroad Financing Amended
From a staff correspondent in Harrisburg March 20 Governor confirmed nominations for the Miners Hospital Commission including David Cameron Wellsboro H D Tate Bedford John J Spearman Sharon J M Reed Fayette James P Coburn Center and Samuel H French Pittsburg to locate the bituminous coal miners hospitals and related matters. The Cooper bill sets stock and bond issuance limits for consolidated railroads at 150000 each in stock and bonds respectively.
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Hare
Cooper
Umit
Arbitration Bill Favored by Labor Committee
A staff correspondent reports that the Committee on Labor and Industry favors the arbitration bill. The measure would establish a state board to oversee disputes and set procedures for binding arbitration.
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Committee On Labor and Industry Favorab
Be & Sia Irae
Bills on Assessors and School Control for Third Class Cities
A TAFF CORRESPONDENT reports proposed measures for third class cities. One bill creates a three member Board of Assessors to value city and school properties and regularize assessments. Another bill sets up two school controllers per ward for four year terms, with adjustments for cities of 15 wards or more. Vacancies to be filled by the board and terms arranged by ordinance, election in February 1892.
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Bus Board
Tax on Alien Laborers Up for House Vote
In Harrisburg March 2 the House discussed Campbell's bill taxing alien labor at 15 cents a day with employers paying the levy. An amendment would exempt those who have declared intent to become citizens. The session included mentions of Col J M Reid and various political figures visiting Harrisburg.
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Washington
Aubrey
Pauline
Chicago
William L. Ogden
Thirty-fifth Street
Mamie Cozzens
Hattie Smith
Grand Boulevard
Fort Wees
Smiths
Are May
Mass Smith
Campbell
J. M. Reid
Dunbar
Miners’ Ae Commission
Internal Revenue
Pittsburg
Brace
Warren
Ss Sa Book Vonhae
Harrisburg
Italy
Malone
Pittsbure
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Maur
Andrews and
Delamater
Street Railway Bill Sparks Senate Action
March 20 report on Lebanon legislator Capp pushing to place a street railway bill on the calendar. He claims enough votes to carry it but warns the public would learn his reasons if opposed. Meanwhile Senator Hines’ bill has passed committee and is likely to pass the Senate and House.
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Harrisburg
State Capitol
Vale
Reyburn
Delamater
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Senate
Ee Ieee
Withesch
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Hines
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Capp
Wherry Introduces Anti-Discrimination Bill for Transport
Representative Wherry proposes a constitutional measure to enforce Article 17 prohibiting discrimination by transportation companies. The bill cites Article 17 sections, requires publication of rates and posting of rail officials' names, and punishes violations with damages fines and imprisonment.
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Harrisource
Wherry
Factory Insurance Bill Favored by Senate Report
The factory insurance bill passed the Senate with a favorable report. It removes bonds on a manufacturer insuring in a mutual factory insurance corporation chartered outside the State. Critics argued premiums from such institutions might be untaxed, risking state revenue.
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Depa
Fixing Judges Salaries Liberal Provision for Judiciary
A bill by Senator Mc Aleer sets salaries for state judges. Chief Justice to receive 13000, Justices 12000 each, Philadelphia Common Pleas Judges 10000, other Allentown Dauphin and Lebanon areas 8000, all other Common Pleas Judges 6000. Orphans' Court Judges get the same as Common Pleas plus 5 cents mileage when traveling.
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McAleer
Supreme Court
Philadel Common Pleas
Y Common Pleas
Dauphin
Lebanon
Orphana’ Court
Common Pleas
Bill to Prevent Free Passes Moves in Senate
A Senate session reports many bills from committees including the General Judiciary panel which sent 17 measures forward with negative recommendations. The telegram notes continued coverage on Sixth Page.
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Senate
Committee On the General Judiciary
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