Interior Department Tug of War Over Pension Reforms
Raum clashes with Bussey over policy at the Pension Bureau as several clerks face dismissal while higher authorities intervene. Baum, installed by Harrison and Noble, backs Raum but faces Bussey support, signaling a looming Tanner Bussey-style clash within the Interior Department.
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Pension Bureau
Green B. Baum
Pensions
Harrison
Noble
Bunsey
Baum
Interior Department
Dot
Tanner
Bussey
Raum
Corjsoral Tanner
Terrating
Busery
Boum
Political figure faces salary loss amid weak law practice
The subject cannot relinquish his office salary and relies on the appointment as a financial lifeline. With a poor law practice, the role is a godsend, mirroring prior tensions that foreshadowed a previous quarrel between Tanner and Bassey.
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Lightner
Leaders Alarmed By Slow Progress In Congress Legislation
From Washington March 20 Republican leaders in both houses express alarm at the slow progress of key bills. A Republican conference at Edmunds home yielded a plan to set an order of business, prioritizing land grant forfeiture, dependent pensions, and customs administration, with other measures to follow. Edmunds will hold executive session to deal with Florida judges nominations before adjourning likely Monday.
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House
Senate
Edmunde
Edmunds
Florida
Silk tariff dispute delays tariff bill progress
Protests from New Jersey and Connecticut push the Ways and Means Committee to revise the raw silk duty from one dollar per pound to about 30 percent ad valorem. Manufacturers seek free raw material while Republicans face pressure from business interests to raise protections. As a result, the tariff bill’s completion is delayed and cannot be reported to the full committee as planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Jersey
Connecticut
Ways and Means Committee
Gold Medal to Joseph Francis for Life Car Invention
By act of Congress the Treasury Secretary prepared a gold medal for Joseph Francis, inventor of the life car, now kept by Secretary Windom. Francis lives in Brooklyn but has long resided in Washington during Congress. The presentation is delayed by a clash over ceremony location with President Harrison favoring a White House event and Senator Evarts preferring private delivery.
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Washington
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Joseph Francis
Windom
Francis
Brooklyn
Harrison
White House
Senator Evarts
Senate Committee On the Library
House Committee Advances Reciprocity With Canada
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs by unanimous vote instructed its Chairman Mr. Hitt to report a joint resolution. It would appoint three commissioners to meet Canadian representatives once Canada signals desire for complete removal of duties. They would seek best terms to expand trade and freedom of intercourse, with reports to the President for Congress.
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HixGt Ton
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Hitt
Ilinois
House
United States
Dominion of Canada
Canada
Congress
American Rails Hit Mexico Market Competition
Consul General Sutton at Nuevo Laredo reports 25,000 tons of U S steel rails imported for the Monterey and Mexican Gulf Railway. The railroad’s president says American rails cost less than European rails of the same grade, marking the first successful competition against European products in Mexico.
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Wasntserox
Sutton
Neuvo Laredo
Mex
State Department
Mexico
Monterey and
Mexican Gulf Railway
Wisconsin Sheriff Tied to Perrin Robbery Jury Tampering
District Attorney Kossman has practically charged Under Sheriff Cohen with tampering with the Perrin robbery case jury. The two men faced the Municipal Court amid a sensational scene as reports describe.
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Wisconsin
Aseland
Wits
Kossman
Cohen
Perrin
Bailiff Sells Baeder Glue Co Under Sheriff Action
The William A Baeder Glue Company at 283 Pearl Street was sold out by the Sheriff amid multiple executions. Creditors consider a compromise of 25 cents on the dollar with 10 cents cash and 15 cents due in four and eight months. A creditor committee will examine accounts as liabilities reach about 545 thousand dollars with 125 thousand preferred.
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New York
William A. Baeder
Pearl Street
Townsend
G. F. Taylor
William Fisccus
Pittsburg
Messrs. Kern, Raeder
Haughey
Brewers Challenge Capital Stock Tax In Pennsylvania
In Harrisburg on March 20 12 appeals were filed in the Prothonotary’s office by brewing companies contesting a capital stock tax. The firms claim taxation as manufacturing concerns is unconstitutional while other manufacturers are exempt. Tax amounts reach about 315000 with list of affected firms and their charges.
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Harrisburg
Prothonotary
Keystone Brewing Company
Allegheny
Eberhardt and Ober Brewing Company
J. L. Ober & Bro. Brewing Company
C. Balherlem Brewing Company
F. A. Roth Company
Philadelphia
Lauer Brewing Company
Reading
Germania Brewing Company
Man Drowns After Delusions in Wheeling Report
John Rine a respected Wheeling resident, driven by illness and a mental crisis, fled from his home around dawn and jumped into the river at Benwood four miles away. Despite a pursuit and later search, the body had not been recovered by nightfall.
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Wheeling
John Rine
Benwood
Forger Wood as a Freak at Cincinnati Dime Museum
The Cincinnati dime museum hires R. G. Wood, a known ballot-box forger, to perform on stage with life-size wax figures of figures involved in the Washington forgery inquiry. Wood will give lectures at each show detailing the investigation and features representations of Governor Campbell, ex governors, a former mayor, generals, and congressmen.
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CrNcixnati
R. G. Wood
Washington
Campbell
Foraker
Amos Smith
Grosvenor
Murot Halstead
Charles Kurtz
Sherman
Butterworth
Wood
Old Man Robbed on Train in Cleveland
J L Sterrett of Sterrettania PA traveled from St Louis with 2300 dollars in his pocket. A man on the Big Four line who claimed to live near Sterrett's home snatched the pocketbook at Cleveland station and fled, leaving the elderly traveler penniless.
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Cleveland
J. L. Sterrett
Sterrettania
St. Louis
Canton Glass Company Closes Over Soda Ash Price Surge
An advance of 150 percent in soda ash prices forces the Canton Glass Company to shut down its plant. The factory, employing 150 men, has run day and night for over a year and now may go out of business.
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Cleveland
Canton, Ohio
Transportation Trust Consolidates Lake Trade Interests
Cleveland March 20. The Wilson Transportation Company with capital stock of 1 million dollars was incorporated yesterday. Principal incorporator Captain Thomas Wilson leads incorporators owning 18 vessels in the lake ice trade. The new corporation aims to consolidate interests and secure larger returns from the business.
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Cleveland
Wilson Transportation Company
Thomas Wilson
A Wronged Woman Denies All Forgery Charges
Mrs. Julia Culnan Lippincott of Philadelphia and Atlantic City denies forgery and swindling charges, says she took only what belonged to her, explains her flight was to escape the uproar, and names her husband Edwin Lippincott and others as causing her troubles. She asserts debts and notes were genuine and she never opened others letters.
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Philadelphia
Julia Culnan Lippincott
Edwin Lippincott
Haddon Hall
Atlantic City
Medford
N. J
South Jersey
Mrs. Lippincott
B. Edwards
Frymier & Edwards
George Meyers
Mr. Meyers
Mr. Myers
Jackson
Paid His Fare With His Life
On a southbound Louisville and Nashville train near Bay Minette Alabama E B McCurdy the conductor was shot and seriously wounded by a black man Jake Daniels who refused to pay fare The conductor fired four times hitting the man in the chest and stabbed him with a knife The negro died almost instantly The conductor was taken to a hospital for treatment
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Mostte
E. B. McCurdy
Louisville and
Nashville Road
Jake Daniels
Bay Minette
Ala
Wallace and Andrews Meet in Philadelphia Political Clash
Ex Senator William A. Wallace, leading Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, arrived in Philadelphia and conferred privately with William M. Singerly at the Continental Hotel. Republican State Chairman William H. Andrews faced a delegation of prominent party figures, amid ongoing maneuvers shaping the governor race.
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Philadelphia
United States
William A. Wallace
Continental
William M. Singerly
Wallace
Republican State Committee of
Iowa
Mr. Wright
J. Donald Cameron
Henry K. Boyer
E. H. Mastin
Lancaster
David Martin
Charles A. Porter
Sameel Kurty
Lebanon
Frank Bruner
Leeds
Republican Club
Evans and
Durham
Connell, Brooks and Hoskins
Railroad Debts Decided In Equitable Compensation Case
In Charleston West Virginia the Supreme Court under Judge Brannon ruled for Fidelity Insurance Trust and Deposit Co against Shenandoah Valley Railroad. Central Improvement Co is awarded equitable compensation for failure to deliver second mortgage and increase bonds, with priorities set for first mortgage liabilities totaling 135000 per mile and related sums including interest credits and a substantial unsecured amount.
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Charlestes
W. Va
Supreme Court
Brannon
Fidelity Insurance, Trust and Deposit Company
Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company
Central Improvement Company
e@ trast
Western Union Deeds In Cleveland Telegraph Line Transfer
Two deeds filed in the County Recorder's office relate to telegraph poles and four wires from Cleveland to Chicago via Hammond Ind. The United Lines Telegraph Company and later Bankers and Merchants’ Telegraph Company convey the line subject to a mortgage with the Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company as beneficiary. Western Union already holds possession.
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Cleveland
County Recorder’s
United Lines Telegraph Company
Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Chicago
Hammond
Ind
United States Circuit Court of the Southern District of New York
United Lines Company, Bankers and Merchants’ Telegraph Company
Bankers and Merchants
United Lines
American Rapid Telegraph Compecs
On Safe Deposit and Trust Conserruc
Western Union Cam Pany
Government introduces new Canadian banking act in Commons
In Ottawa the Finance Minister unveils a banking bill requiring all Dominion banks to cooperate to guarantee currency issued by any bank. The act includes an annual government audit, faces strong bank opposition, and is expected to pass this session, tied to bank charters expiring in 1891.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Dominion
Prohibitionist Mayor Re-nominated. His Home Burned
In Colorado Springs an enduring Prohibitionist battle culminated as Mayor Stockdridge, a leading Prohibitionist, was re nominated by Republicans and Liberals at a meeting. Early this morning at 3 o clock his new home was burned to the ground, with losses listed at 5000 dollars, following a prior arson that destroyed his previous residence. The adjacent American Hotel also suffered 3000 dollars in damage.
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Colorado Sprines
Con
Stockdridge
American Hotel
Perry County Judge Revokes Liquor License
Special telegram from Harrisburg reports Judge Barnett of Perry County Court has revoked the liquor license of Associate Judge Woods. The license was granted in the absence of the President Judge by two associates.
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Perry County
Harbeisburg
Barnett
Woods
Governor sets two Arbor Days in April for planting
Hakrezisgure March 20 announced Governor Beaver fixed April 17 and April 25 as Arbor Days. The aim is to increase tree planting over prior years and boost green city efforts.
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Isteclas
Hakrezisgure
Beaver
Bismarck Retirement Sparks European War Fears
Europe frets as Prince Bismarck resigns and William II grants him the Dukedom of Lauenberg. Emperors praise his service while analysts warn a short, armed future looms with France and Germany on edge. Public leaders weigh labor unrest, taxation, and a possible war over Europe’s map.
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Bismarck
Europe
William
Turbulent Prospects Shadow Europe Amid Looming Crises
Ambiguous speculation hints at bribery and troop moves shaping political currents. The passage notes four points of reflection and forecast, signaling forthcoming conflicts and mounting unease. A somber pall spreads across Europe as tense outlooks and squalls gather on the horizon.
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Pbs
Europe
Slap at Balfour in Commons Over Irish Charges
In the House of Commons, a heated exchange occurred in the Committee of Supply as Mr. Balfour clashed with the Parnellites over repeated Irish matter accusations. Sir William Vernon-Harcourt mocked Balfour for relying on letters to newspapers, while Balfour vowed to adjust his tone to win wider support.
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Harcourt
House of Commons
Committee of Supply
Mr. Balfour
Parnellites
Balfour
William Vernon-Harcourt
Government of
Ireland
Sir William
The
Times
End of the Great Strike Reaches Wage Deal
Loypor March 20 The coal miner strike ends after a Westminster conference. Delegates from mine owners and miners agree to an immediate 5 percent wage increase with a further 5 percent on July 1. Workers will resume work immediately and future wage discussions are to proceed in principle.
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Loypor
Westminster
German Reichstag Candidate Praises Caprivi and Free Conservative Chancellor
Dr Meyer a Reichstag candidate in Berlin says General Von Caprivi was his former schoolmate. He identifies the new Chancellor as a Free Conservative who will fairly discuss opposed views and engage with opposition if needed. Archbishop of Erlau informs Count Szpary of Moderate Opposition adhesion to the Government signaling early fusion. The German Emperor awards Jules Simon the Order of the Red Eagle in Paris.
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Bismarck
Beenus
Dr. Meyer
Reichstag
Berlin
General von Caprivi
Erlau
Count Szpary
Paris
Jules Simon
Bon Accord Founders in Gale Off Cane Filisterre
The British steamer Bon Accord en route from Blighth to Malta foundered near Cane Filisterre during a gale on March 20. The crew survived the disaster, with all hands reported to have escaped.
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Lowpow
Malta
Cane Filisterre
Cannibalism Reported After Obungus Massacre
A Congo dispatch reports that the bodies of foreign victims from the Obungus massacre were eaten by local natives, a claim noted from Paris dated March 20.
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Paris
Congo
Obungus
Methodist Conference in Carlisle Debates Weekly Paper and Defense
The Methodist Episcopal Conference of Central Pennsylvania opened with devotions led by Rev. G Guyer. Bishop Foster presided as issues on a proposed conference weekly and coast defenses were discussed with a motion to postpone the matter. Certificates of ordination were reissued for three ministers after fire destroyed originals. The Home Missionary Society anniversary was observed with remarks by leaders from Utah and other speakers.
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Carlisle
Methodist Episcopal Conference of
Central Pennsylvania
G. Guyer
Tyrone
Foster
Peace Society of Philadelphia
George Klewper
Selins Grove
E. Warner
G. D. Pennepacker
Clearfield
Saloon Owners Face License Risk After Inquest
Chicago report on Roland Leach disappearance ends with a verdict of death by drowning unknown cause. The inquest reveals conflicting statements from saloon owners Charles Donner and Lee Povyda who last saw Leach, prompting the jury to recommend revocation of their saloon license.
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Roland Leach
New York
Palmer House
Leach
Charles Donner
Lee Povyda
Ottawa petitions push 24 hour time law in Dominion
A large number of petitions were presented in Parliament urging the 24 hour notation and hour zone system be legalized in Canada. The movement follows an agreement with the American Institute of Civil Engineers aiming for adoption of this time reckoning in the United States and Canada.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Canada
American Institute of Civil Engineers
Washington
United
Widow’s vigil as Indianapolis fireman’s body remains unrecovered
In Indianapolis a widow endures days of stark sorrow at her home awaiting word of Fireman Henry Woodruff, whose death is tied to a building collapse. Officials order immediate demolition of unsafe structures to end “death traps” and resume rescue efforts only after safety is assured.
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Henry Woodruff
Indianapolis
Woodruff
Becker
Sloan
Sullivan
Taylor
Physician's Reasons for Hiding Poisoning Case at Pettit Trial
In habeas corpus hearings Dr. J W Yeager testified Mrs Pettit asked for treatment for strychnine poisoning after tea from her husband. He initially reported malaria poisoning to the Health Officer but said moral pressure and family feelings swayed his view. Pettit declined to defend himself without implicating another person.
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Larayvertre
Pettis
J. W. Yeager
Appealing to the Senate in New York
The Inter-State Commission in New York concluded testimony sessions in the East. John Livingston of Owego objected to Morton testimony claiming Western farmers suffer not from freight rates but tariff policy and high interest rates.
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New York
Inter-State Commission
John Livingston
Owego
Tioga County
Platt
Paul Morton
Livingston
United States Senate
Morton
Schweinfurthites Gather for Ten Day Convention at Heaven
One Thousand Schweinfarthites meet at Rockromp Inc venue from March 20 with limited lodging. The gathering centers on the new covenant and prophecies fulfilled. About 1,000 attendees share space with sleeping for roughly 300, creating crowded conditions.
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Schweinfurth
Committee to investigate Leonard & Co bankruptcy
March 20. A meeting of creditors of A. G. Leonard & Co boot and shoe makers in Chicago and Joliet was held. Leonard showed liabilities of 169 076 with 24 000 due to Eastern banks. assets valued at 155 495. No settlement proposed. A committee of Luther B. Johnson C. M. Prouty John McNair was appointed to investigate the cause.
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Bostos
A. G. Leonard & Co
Chicago
Joliet
Lil
Leonard
Luther 8. Johnson
C. M
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