Cleveland cabinet praised yet West ignored by critics
The article critiques President Cleveland's cabinet choices as disproportionately Eastern and Southern, ignoring the Western states. It argues this imbalance risks weakening national unity and party strength while praising Cleveland's stated resolve to push reform. It notes Western papers and leaders, including Gen. Warner, urge broader Western representation.
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Cleveland
East
South
Indianapolis Sentinel
Vilas
Louisville Courier-Journal
Union
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Kentucky
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Nevada
California
Oregon
United States
Warner
Democratic Party
McClellan
War Department
Justice at Last Grants General Grant Rank Honor
The House under Randall passes the Senate bill and President Arthur confirms Grant’s retirement rank, allowing the dying hero to feel public gratitude. The text portrays Grant as a virtuous, loyal figure who spent his days nearing death, revising his war history and embodying a noble, ungrateful republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Do Nothing
Congress
House
Randall
Senate
Grant
Arthur
Appomattox
Busy Opening Day at White House for President Cleveland
The first day at the White House saw a steady stream of visitors from early morning to night. Supreme Court Justices Gov. Pattison and staff greeted the president as thousands of people, including many African Americans, shook his hand during the afternoon hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Cleveland
White House
The
Supreme Court
Pattison
Cleveland
Cleveland triumphs as Blaine attends sister’s funeral
Cleveland’s fortunes rise while Blaine travels to Baltimore for his sister’s funeral. The text notes Cleveland’s luck seeming to hold as the rival heads to the White House.
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Cleveland
White House
Blaine
Baltimore
Pennsylvania soldiers lead inaugural parade honors
Gen Beaver the one legged leader drew the loudest cheers while Pennsylvania troops carried the parade honors. Beaver defeated Pattison as a bigger man in the public display.
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Pennsylvania
Beaver
Pattison
Debt Statement Shows February Public Debt Decline
The February debt statement reports a monthly reduction of 3,204,975 dollars and an eight month fiscal year decrease totaling 44,000,000 dollars.
New York Leaders Rally Against Cleveland Victory
One President and two New York Cabinet officials challenge Cleveland's majority showing, signaling strong state opposition and a coordinated campaign effort.
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New York
Cleveland
Brainerd’s Work in Washington Noted in 3 March Closure
The Erie Dispatch lauds Congressman Brainerd for faithful and successful service in Washington. He restored a signal station and lighthouse, merged revenue districts, secured harbor funds, pushed a peninsula protection project, and obtained pensions and postal benefits for constituents.
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Brainerd
Washington
Erie Dispatch
Erie
Internal Revenue
Erie Harbor
Hennepin Canal
Erie’s
Senator Garland Emphasizes Temperance and Past Drinking
The senator describes his journey to sobriety saying he once drank heavily and traveled the state hearing graves of friends ruined by whisky. He recalls a hot canvass, an exhaustive grind, and calculating a barrel and a half of oversupply. He states he quit to stop robbing others of their share.
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Garland
Pensions for Union Soldiers Tied to Interior Dept Role
A note cites the Interior Department as the destination for pensions of Union soldiers, identifying Jeff Davis’s strongest ally in Cleveland’s Cabinet as the official to oversee the program. The statement questions the drift in policy and administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Davis
Cleveland
Interior Department
Thurman Seen as Too Old for Cleveland Cabinet
The passage notes Mr. Thurman being deemed age unsuitable for Cleveland's Cabinet while suggesting the President may later seek seasoned counsel. The remark frames a shift as the administration weighs balance between youth and experience in its advisory team.
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Thurman
Cleveland
Senator Ridle dspersger Opposes Bayard Confirmation
Senator Ridlesperger voiced a sharp, unjustified attack on the Bayard confirmation, calling the opposition severely improper and lacking merit.
P Orr & Co Sale Notes 10 Cents Am Dozen
A brief workshop notice references price points at P Orr and company listing ten cents a dozen and fifteen cents for other items amid a market brief.
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Cnet
P. Orr
Pennsylvania Rail Lines Show Strong Earnings and Capital Growth
The state railway system reports last year gross earnings of 97 million 849 thousand 874 dollars with net earnings of 33 million 415 thousand 557 dollars. A 7 percent dividend was paid, 1.44 million dollars added to the profit and loss, and 5.79 million dollars spent on capital improvements. The Legislative committee endorses preserving silk flags gifted by the Women's Silk Culture Association of the United States as a memento of patriotism and silk industry progress in Pennsylvania. Somerset county plans to blacklist teachers who missed the Institute, with names to be published locally. The Legislature has spent eight weeks passing four bills.
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Women’s Silk Culture Association of
United States
U. S
Pennsylvania
Somerset County
State Death Trap Capitol Hall
Pittsburg Dispatch correspondent calls Harrisburg House chamber a death trap noting pneumonia strikes two members dead and others ill. He blames overcrowding heat smoke and foul air for sickness and argues for tearing down or opening the roof to purify the atmosphere.
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Pittsburg
House of Representatives
Harrisburg
Northrup
Falls
Vogdes
Forrest
Capitol Hill
Greenland Debuts Latest Hearse at Buffalo Convention
N. Greenland unveils a new hearse shown at the Undertakers' Convention in Buffalo. Described as the very latest style, it emphasizes functionality over display as a dedicated funeral vehicle.
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Greenland
Undertakers
Buffalo
Downs Elixir Still Popular Local Remedy Ad
The Burlington Free Press notes N H Downs Elixir remains a favored cough and cold remedy after years in use. Geo P Orr Co offers library lamps and floor goods while local merchants Johnson & Siegfried Warren and Siegfred Hull Sheffield advertise Downs Elixir and related wares.
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Burlington
Free Press
Johnson & Siegfried, Warren
Siegfried & Hull
Sheffield
Inauguration Day Parade and Cleveland's Oath in Washington
Washington witnessed a vast pageant as President elect Cleveland, Vice President elect Hendricks, and leaders left the White House at 10:30 a.m. A 150000 crowd along Pennsylvania Avenue cheered沿 Capitol ceremony was held with Chief Justice Waite administering the oath. Cleveland pledged unity, civil service reform, and a restrained foreign policy, and the day closed with a grand parade and inaugural ball.
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Washington
Arthur
Cleveland
Hendricks
Sherman
Ransom
Hawley
White House
Capitol
U.S
Pennsylvania Avenue
Senate
Edmunds
United States
Waite
Monroe
Jefferson
United
Prince Albert
Gen. Slocum
U.S. A
Fifteenth Street
Pennsylvania National Guard
J. F. Hartranft
Pattison
Beaver
Pennsylvania
Pension
Inauguration Ball At Barnes Hotel A Success
The Inauguration Ball at Barnes Hotel drew a large, pleased crowd. The Free Methodist quarterly meeting continues two weeks with growing attendance. The new church may exceed capacity and Longfellow day school celebration featured fine music and student declarations.
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Barnes
Marcu
Barnes’ Hotel
Free Methodist Quarterly Meeting
In Sheffield Jacob Yunger Seeks Alabama Home
March 7 notes Jacob Yunger, family and new wife leaving Sheffield to seek a home in Alabama. Also mentions inauguration tourists enjoying a pleasant trip and Mrs Myra Horton Schoellkopf recovering from illness with mother Mrs W Horton in Buffalo. L Schofield attends a funeral near Philadelphia. Thomas Crary visits J Crary. A baby swallows a hairpin but shows no harm.
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Jacob Yunger
Alabama
Myra Horton Schoellkopf
W. Horton
Buffalo
L. Schofield
Philadelphia
Thomas Crary
J. Crary
Spring Creek Local Notes Selections and Events
March items from Spring Creek Farmington Faith districts detail deaths, donations, entertainments, church activities, and local mishaps. Notable entries include the death of Mr. Benjamin Morton, a sewing machine raffle, a horse accident in Farmington, and community social events at Grange Hall and various churches. The period notes mention reorganizations, school concerns, new mills, and social gatherings with multiple named residents and venues.
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Benjamin Morton
Grange Hall
Ladies Auxiliary Society of
The
Congregational Church
George Tucker
Calvin Nichols
Bennett
M. E. Church
Moses
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