Miller as Revenue Commissioner Faces Senate Test
In Washington and Wheeling reports say ex Auditor Joe Miller is favored for Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Senators Cantwell and Kenna back him, while Thompson of Kentucky contends for a Railroad post if needed. President Cleveland meetings with Camden and Manning aim to secure confirmation ahead of January 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spree
Eemtine Begiter
Wasauswry
Cant den
Kena
Joe Miller
Femrnal Revenue
Miller
Senate
Phil
Thompson
Kentucky
Wena
Ubher
Te Se
Manning
Thonapanm
Beck
Lackburn
Thompus
Milive Ind
Provident
Hendricks
West Virginia
Voorhees
House
Indiana
Thomson
Indias
Lowwrer
Serato
Political Uncertainty as March Talks Delay Reform Plans
March 14 dispatches report Congress sparse attendance at a hotel gathering while talks focus on department policy shifts. Treasury and White House staff fear force reductions. Treasurer Wyman’s future is uncertain amid civil service concerns. Blaine visits Cleveland. a cordial White House meeting ends with an invitation for future visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerks Beare
Treasury Department
White House
Civil Service
Wrsins
Seogis Watesarvs
Wyman
Wynan
Northwest
Blaine
President Cleveland
Boomer Indignation Over President Cleveland Proclamation
At Arkansas City camp a mass meeting of boomers condemned President Cleveland’s proclamation issued on the 19th. They adopted resolutions demanding an explanation of orders affecting Oklahoma lands, protested ejectment of actual settlers, and urged swift investigation. Telegrams were sent to the President as 1,300 boomers remained in camp.
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Askaveve Ory
Kay
Moon
Payne Oklahoma
Arkansas City
Cleveland
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
United State
Permons
India
Armsamon Wentoned Bey Dee
Rémsin
Gen
Hatch
Secretary of War
Tatek
Couch
Onlhy
Fatch
Aid
Red Quartermaster O'Connor
Wichita
Weaver
Congress Clark
Wasamatox
Jas. B. Weaver
Iowa
Sidney Clark
Kansas
Wasmixoron
Marer
W. L. Couch
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Sipney Chawss
J.B. Weaver
Dynamite scare at a drug store near Oil Exchange
A would be dynamiter attempted to blow up a drug store beside the Oil Exchange in Crewe on March 14. A young man about 15 with a dark beard handed a clerk a prescription and left promising to return after ten minutes. The proprietor later examined the prescription and suspected dangerous ingredients. The stranger did not return and has since been seen but not captured. The matter is with authorities for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euunat
Any Agi
Wyagoros
Fobbina
Caval
Congres
Marv
Theen
Mondar
Theoxg
Plana
Trreeeyek
Oil Exchange
Perveseamites Giycersar
Spode Caeraai
Peni
Seganas
Nocacee Ia
Deane Raskin
Ams
Mx Thasiss
Claiwe
Tans
Dillon
Indy Ehater
Chapline Street
Arrestios
W. J. Hanlon
Bridgeport
Ohio
Manlon
Pitviorgh Labor Tribune
Riverside Steel Works
Benwood
Reoreren
Uno ‘Sre
Spies Om
Jon Hood
Wim. Mescham
Jack Brannon
Hester Strand
Union Glasworkers
Bertie
J. M. Bineckford
Milligan
Bia
Harry
W. It. Mclure
Vivaburg
Commercial Bank
Ounaytvania
Mina Inez Majors Tan
Parenta
Mathew Mane
Mies Belle Tigen
Bonda
Ky D. Holt
Buck Welsh
1Iaw
Hellaire
Ieemeey Warer
Jams Taliod
Tiltonville
Renin Law
Nathan Barrett
Sore UK
Chail
Martin's
Perry
Hearsten
Martins Ferry
Fiurt
Martin
Sup
3 Workers Association
Fragmented note hints at Wheeling postmastership talks and clubs
The readable text references Wheeling postal leadership and government clerks seeking promotions, with scattered mentions of clubs in several cities. It presents as a fragmented diary-like page with unclear dates and many garbled names, offering limited concrete facts.
U S S H I P S OF WAR TO CENTRAL AMERICA WATCH BARrios
The Secretary of the Navy orders Wachuel Shenandoah and other vessels near New Orleans to Central America. The move aligns with Gen Barries aims to become supreme ruler there. Other dispatches discuss Oklahoma negotiations, cattle ring corruption, and calls for public land heritage for settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Navy
Central America
Wasuiserox
Wachuel
Shenandoah
North Atlantic
New Orlean
New Orleans
North Amatic
Galena
Powhatan
Swatare
Washington
Barries
Adispaton
Couch
Notable Local and National Obits and Updates
Judge Sidney Sith, a Cook County Circuit Court nominee the Republicans backed for mayor of Micage, advances unanimously. Funeral held for Sergeant Thomas Plank ett, a Frederickburg armlee hero, in Worcester. Mrs. Herbert, wife of Congressman Ler wat, dies in Washington. Captain Richard McGuire, famed steam commander, dies in New Orleans at 57. Northwest reports a deadly epidemic with knee affecting symptoms spreading. Fires devastate Ferrible Flow city, Pouasti Tess, causing 39000 in losses. General Grant’s condition improves in New York, reporting better spirits and ongoing absences reasoning guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Sith
Cook County
Micage
Thomas Plankett
Prederickeburg
Worcester
Masa
Herbert
Lerwat
Alawams
Washington, D. C
Richard McGuire
New Orleans
Bridgeport News Briefs On Local Events And Strikes
In Bridgeport a visiting Mrs. Soorille promotes foreign missionary subscriptions while local miners fight pay scales in Monongahela City. Reports cover coal strikes, nail association meetings, rail and mill chatter, and community notices including marriages, deaths, and school exams.
England Eating Bumble Phe Policy and War Fears In Europe
The March dispatches reveal a thaw in Anglo Russian tensions over Afghanistan and hopes for a peaceful settlement. Reports from Paris and St Petersburg speak of agreement to avert war and foster amicable border arrangements, while Britain intensifies war preparations and naval activity as the crisis persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxren
Russia
Afghanistan
Paria Gaulois
Eanperor
William
Alwan Rossinne
Europe
St. Petersburg
Athelen
Paris
Stone
England
Gordos
Loxnox
Seiet Goceced Gordon
Prince of Bricesee
Duke of Edinburgh
Giemny
Freirichs
Loxnax
Ke Lung
Tamsin
Ke Tay
Washington intrigue swirls around Minton appointment
A Washington political scene hints at Executive pressure and party maneuvering over the nomination of Mr Minton for a top post. The memo suggests Virginia Democrats weigh prompt action, while opponents seek delays to vet the candidate and influence the Senate response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Geyer
Seth
Virginia
Mirtin
Altborel
Wayne
Masxine
Mises
Financial condition of the city examined amid unpaid debts
The report outlines outstanding orders and interest, with figures nearing 1937/00 and 8431.25 remaining from past loans. It discusses sources of funds, the possibility of bonds or sales to cover obligations, and the city solicitor's plan to present the needed measures at a forthcoming session.
President Fernandes Dead Under Fowl Play Accusations
Reports from Costa Rica say President Prospero Fernandes died suddenly yesterday morning while in office. The government structure includes a president and a 12-member legislative assembly. Rumors claim Patio agents behind the death, while Loyalists demand inquiry into eight surrounding incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nin
Bay Dowy
Costa Rivi
Don Prospero
Fernandes
Conta Rien
Bin
Barrios
Gantemals
San Jose
Patio
Local visitors and itinerant names fill city week
A flood of visitors and residents are listed in scattered notes from the city this week. Names include Win Dils and wife of Packernburg, Jobe Clark and wife of Moons, Mr. Renter from Baltimore, Mint Maggio, Babell of ellnico, Miss Jessie Oliver of eet me, Mr. John Handlan returning from Zanesville, and many others visiting or traveling to Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Wellsburg, Florida, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win, Dils
Packernburg
Jobe Clark
Moons. Minee
Howell Hone
Renter
Baltimore
Mint Maggio
Babell
Ellnico
Meet Pink Holliday
WA. Smith
Toronto
Howell House
John Handlan
Zanesville
H. B. Wheeler
Only & Farmar's Vaughter Customy
Sie Fulton
Wellsburg
Kila Kendricks
Pitsburg
Mamia Smith
Mollie Walvington
Jessie Oliver
Shs Five
Ville
John Reid
South Side
Pisteburg
Sre
Joba HL Hobbe
Flocida
Asma
Orlenn
Marshall B Gooding
Fireeafinhd
Ted
Semday
Whale
Democram Ba
Joheson
Colatshia
Etnraa
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Willer
Blackmwen
Tharpsee
Aghae Wasnouris
Joseph J. Woods
Marehall
Mrame
Camden
Thomas ML Darruth
Wheeling
Lush Sterling
Woulds
Frame
Camden Mand
Woods
Sterling
Doudites
Democrats
Robert Emmet
O’ Donovan Roma
New York City
Howrann
Laesmy
Travers Manyino
Cal
Nike Col
Ceioney Cleteland
Anne
Clark
Eed
Maine
Linion
Censteana
Paul
Christian Association
Wisykyre
Northwestern
Indigna
Pouasti
Tess
Lis City
Grant
New Yoas
Soorille
Guitesu
Sbenson Sells
M. Ki
Foreign Missionary Society
Knights of Maccabees
Wheeling Cross
Robert McNeil
Mra
Sharpe
M. Rhodes
Steubenville
Beltaire
Kerry
Dinemore Bros
Rink
Dodge JS. Cochran
Peery
Greorge J. Mctbonaughey
South Hidge
Lizzie Callendine
Mins Mugs Moore
Henry Wilson
Wheeling Creek
Mas Wmns
Prvc
Barre
Ming Biella MaDeanid
Teiamds
Bessie Moore
Pleasant Ridge
Yeaterlay
Coher Eaey
Fisher
J. C. Twat & Cabie
Coop
Cook
Kewil Kennan
Atersey
RJ. Mozander
CL. & W. Hasles Leaee
Mérraow
Sr Coal Aive
Western Hail Association
Pittsburg
Bevbry Rapistere Privasvpo
Monongahela City
Monongahelia
Cincinnat
Minéra
George W W. Miller
Louisville
Ohio River
Gan
Wil
Chesapeake and Ohio Road
Chicago
Holt
Castello
Miners Association
Washington County
Hart
Costello
Laisa
Nothi
Ohio Valley
Ghio River
U Ie
Abe
PF. J. Hearmenne
B. & & Lenbrogue
Bradford Dunham
Desham
B&o. Rond
Merc
Cart
Clement
Sinternest
Clements
K. AO
Alfnen
B. & C. Coupeau
Spenser
Kieg
Dunham
Gaaretti
Fintabu
Barn Wrather
Kandall Fo
Bates Warabad
Thyne
Ao Paca
Morr
Derek
Conti Este Bapree Company
We Hrethers Pestie Kayeem
Tata
Gris van Tecaty
Crete
Ry Pee
Amunten ER
Indire
Pistsberg
Gladsteed
Wesbwial
Komperey
Araratei
Peter Lomedew
Alghea
Zurebet
Parnian
Herri Road
Peter
Hesey
Theo
She
Amtaide
Trangal Rmubien
Reckoning
Suri
Sharon
Gigy
Gregere
Eball Wilden
Luce
Wwe
Emma
Pee Winton
Conweil
Imparia
Duckston
Fernandez
A. W. Miser
Bethany
City
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