President Harrison Announced General Sherman Death
President Benjamin Harrison mourned General William Tecumseh Sherman with orders for full military honors. He urged Washington state in Capitol rotunda viewing and flag at half mast, suspending public business in Washington and other cities during the funeral. He also sent Congress a message confirming the death and paying respects.
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General Sherman
White House
General Schofield
Bulietin
Senator Sherman
Schofield
Washington, D.C
John Sherman
New York
Washington
Capitol
Benjamin Harrison
William Tecmaseh Spams
City of
Executive Department
City of Washington
Ty Executive Mansion
Congress
Death of William Sherman Triggers Senate Resolutions
President's message and Senate resolutions mourn General William Tecumseh Sherman. The death occurred in New York at 1:50 p.m. on February 14, 1891. Senate leaders praise his service to the Union, and a funeral committee is to be appointed. House delays action to allow timing with pending appropriation bills.
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Senate
House
WaAsar IncTon
Emem
Esprit du Corps
Union
Elias
Benjamin Rison
Hawley Rose
William Tecumseh Sherman
United States
Hawey
Morgan
Manderson
Davis
Pierce
Stuarts
Hawley
General Sherman
Evarts
Cutcheon
Michigan
Reed
Congress
Comtgnittee
Recollections of General Sherman in Washington
Boston dispatch recalls General William T. Sherman in Washington from his 1850s marriage through retirement. It notes his first New Year reception at a War Department house, his move to Fifteenth Street, and the Belknap controversy that sent headquarters to St Louis before his return to Washington. The death news triggers bells and a council notice from Mayor Matthews.
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Gen. Sherman
Washington
The
Capital
Sherman
Montgomery Blair
Thomas Ewing
Grant
White House
Stewart
Fifteenth Street
Stuart van Vliet
St. Louis
New York
Army
General Belknap
General Sherman
Hellnap
Boston
Matthews
City Council Notice on Death of General Sherman
The mayor calls on the city to assemble in chambers on Monday February 16 1891 at 12 noon to express sympathy for the nation on the death of General William T Sherman late commander of the army. Signed N Marruews Jr mayor.
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William T. Sherman
Army of the United States
Tributes of honor echoes from General Sherman’s death
St Louis reports from Ransom Post G A R declaring support for burial in Ohio and a Cleveland Loyal Legion memorial noting Sherman’s dual nature. Biographical sketch covers his Lancaster Ohio birth in 1820, West Point 1836, Mexican War service, Vigilantes campaign, Shiloh and Vicksburg exploits, Meridian Raid and Atlanta to the Sea.
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St. Louis
Ransom Post
G.A.R
General Sherman
Sherman
Calvary
Cleveland
Loyal Legion of
Hayes
National On
Sherman’s Civil War feats and Shermans’ family ties
A historical account traces General William Tecumseh Sherman’s military campaigns from Atlanta’s fall through the March to the Sea and Savannah surrender, noting his later ranks, travel to Mexico, and leadership roles. It then surveys his ancestry, tracing the Sherman line from Dedham to Roger Sherman, Sam uel Sherman, and early New England settlers, and recounts his West Point years and postwar life in New York and St. Louis.
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Vicksburg
Sherman
Hood
Atlanta
Atlantic
Whore Confederacy
Thalatta
Savannah
Savannah River
South Carolina
Columbia
Oars
Bentonville
Raleigh
Johnston
Durham Station
Mexico
General Grant
General Sherman
New England
Roger Sherman
Cothren
Woodbury
Conn
Dedham
Essex County
Shermans
England
Stratford
Sir Priest
Sir Knight
Watertown
Mass
W. M. Evarts
Judge Hoar
Senator Hoar
John Sherman
Samuel
John
Daniel
Taylor Sherman
Norwalk
Charles
William ‘Tecumseh Sherman
Lancaster
Marietta
Cincinnati
Detroit
Ohio
The
Erie
Maumee River
James
Tecumseh
William Tecumseh
Thomas Ewing
West Point
Academy
Johnson
California
General Wool
Douglas
Sacramento
San Francisco
New York
St. Louis
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Dartmouth
West Twenty-seventh Street
Revered Civil War Leader Welcomed Surviving Veterans
The article describes a prominent general who valued maps to settle rebellion details, managed a vast mail with secretary, received many invitations to address Grand Army posts, and drew attention from publishers. He seldom wrote, except for a North American Review article, and welcomed old soldiers who fought under him and all survivors of the war.
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Erals
North American Review
Beres
Dynamite Conspiracy Shake Up in Gibson Case
Peoria reports startling revelations in the George J. Gibson plot to blow up the Shufeldt distillery in Chicago. Gibson reportedly bought fifty pounds of dynamite and the druggist's chemicals separately, then mixed them at home. he fled the city, with detectives seeking to trace backers and dates. Chicago meanwhile denies Gibson fled to South America, noting he may attend the Whiskey Trust directors meeting.
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Peoria
Ill
George J. Gibson
Shufeldt
Chicago
Gibson
A. R. Barnewalt
Trust
Eaver
South America
Greenbull
Whiskey Trust
Greenhall
Italians attacked at World Fair site in Jackson Park
In Curcaco Feb 15 a hired gang of Italians was driven off scaffolds by a crowd at Jackson Park while carpenters, paid under union wages, confronted them. Union carpenters gave a fifteen minute ultimatum before some workers quit. others were forced down and pelted by strikes of onlookers as they ran a gauntlet between two lines of spectators.
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Curcaco
Jackson Park
Result of Carelessness in Scarboro Railroad Accident
Avousta Maine Feb 16 The railroad commissioners issue a special report on the January 22 collision on the Western division of the Boston Maine at Scarboro The Kennebunk local train was struck by a wild engine operated by engineer R B Bonney with Fairfield and Tuttle The report cites gross carelessness and says proper rule compliance would have prevented the crash Bonney is held accountable and Fairfield is deemed largely culpable
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Avousta
Boston & Maine Railroad
Scarboro
Kennebunk
R. B.bonney
Fairfield &Tuttle
Bonney
Fairfeld
Weather Forecast for New England and Western New York
Forecast till 8 p m Monday calls for fresh southerly winds and rain in New England and Western New York with warmer temperatures. Cautionary signals are displayed from Hatteras to Eastport.
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Washington
New England
New York
Hatteras
Eastport
Post Forecast and Weather Synopsis for New England and Nation
General cloudiness with light rains across New England today, followed by clearing tonight. Warmer southerly winds become cooler westerly tonight with southerly gales near Cape Cod. Tuesday looks fair with colder northwest winds and partly cloudy skies.
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POST
New England
Cape Cod
Senator Hearst Growing Weaker In Washington
Senator Hearst is gradually weakening and taking little nourishment while sleeping most of the time. He was resting easily today in Washington.
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Hearst
Washington
A Mournful Surprise Kings Death Return to Honolulu
Honolulu reports the U S steamer Charleston bearing the body of King Kalakaua arrived Jan 29. Flags half mast, funerary honors, and a state ceremony followed at Iolani palace with Queen Liliuokalani proclaimed. Mass meetings praised Admiral Brown and the Charleston for their care.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
San Francisco
King Kalakaua
United States
Charleston
Brown
U.S.S. Mohican
H.M.S. Nymphe
Mohican
Nymphe
Kapiolani
Lilinokalani
Hawaiian Islands
Iolani Palace
R. W. Wilcox
Kaauakapi Church
Chamber of Commerce
Italy's new cabinet pledges economy and peace policy
Rome Feb 15 The Marquis di Rudini announced the cabinet will pursue economy by deducting all estimates including military ones. Foreign policy will heed election verdict, seek peace, preserve alliances, and dispel false reports on France relations. Italian press reacts coolly to the programme.
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Rom
Chamber of Deputies
Marquis di Rudini
France
Italy
Davitt Attacks Parnell at Mountrath Meeting
Michael Davitt spoke at Mountrath County Louth addressing a confidence resolution for Gladstone and denouncing the land purchase bill. He said only an Irish Parliament could resolve the issue and that Parnell and his followers would not be returned at the next election. Cheers at the mention of Parnell sparked disorder requiring police intervention as the meeting dispersed in confusion.
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Dustin
Michael Davitt
Mountrath
Queens County
Gladstone
Constitution Passes Second Reading in Rio Assembly
Rio de Janeiro Feb 15 In the Assembly the Constitution has passed its second reading The election of a President for the Republic will be held immediately The leading candidates for the presidency are General de Fonseca chief of the provisional government and Senhor Moraes Governor of the province of San Paulo
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General de Fonseca
Rio Janeiro
Senhor Moraes
San Paulo
Rebels Rout Government Forces at Tarapaca
Dispatches from Buenos Ayres report an important engagement in Tarapaca during Chili’s revolution where rebel forces defeated the government troops. Lonpoy dated February 15 records the outcome as a clear rebel victory with government forces routed.
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Tarapaca
Lonpoy
Buenos Ayres
Chili
Allan Line Steamer Peruvian Returns to Greenock
London Feb 15. The Allan Line steamer Peruvian, which left Glasgow for Boston on Feb 6, has returned to Greenock after 800 miles at sea when her machinery deranged. The voyage was halted to avert further danger.
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Boston
London
Allan Line
Glasgow
Greenock
Government Gains in Spanish Elections Reported
General foreign news notes the government securing 130 of 160 senatorial seats in Spain, with Liberals disappointed in their slim hoped-for gains. The bulletin from Soria dated February 15 references the ongoing Senate race outcomes and mentions a Bulgarian newspaper in the same item.
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Padlewski
Maprio
Spain
Soria
Body of Padlenski Found Between Philippopolis and Kazanlik
The report states Padlenski, charged with General Seliverstoff's murder in Paris, was found half devoured by wolves between Philippopolis and Kazanlik. Identification came from documents in the pockets.
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Padlenski
Seliverstoff
Paris
Philippopolis
Kazanlik
Taxing Mining Companies in Michigan Senate Bill Plan
A Lansing special reports Senator Doran will introduce a bill to tax Lake Superior mining firms such as Calumet and Hecla, which paid about 18,000 in taxes last year while earning millions in profits. The measure aims to spread Michigan's expenses more fairly by taxing mining companies.
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Granpd Rapids
Lansing
Doran
Lake Superior
Calumet & Hecla
Michigan
Notes to Taverner on the 'Lady' Question in Society
A series of letters discuss what defines a true lady and a gentleman, arguing against superficial labels and imitation manners. Authors from Boston and Longwood share examples from literature and daily life, highlighting class, education, and social expectations.
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Taverner
Richard Feveril
Boston
Franklin Park in Winter Glitters With Snow Fantasy
A reader quotes an Arabic proverb about wisdom and folly, then describes Franklin Park in winter. The piece paints a serene scene of snow covered paths and trees, note of playstead and lake edge, and a business man reminiscing about youth in New Hampshire woods as Boston’s park glows in gray yet sparkling light. Boston, Feb. 9, 1891.
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Franklin Park
Taverner
Boston
Suffolk County
New Hampshire
Smith College Alumni hear plea for gymnasium funds
A Boston gathering of Smith College Alumni on Marlboro Street featured Professor Tyler outlining the college’s needs. He asked for donations to furnish the new gymnasium under cover and expected equipment by spring. Alumni collected the funds and urged greater support for women’s higher education. a telegram from Anna Dawes sent warm greetings.
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Boston Association of Smith College
Miss Brown
Miss Owen
Marlboro’ Street
Tyler
W. D. Hutchins
Gmnasium
Anan L. Dawes
Naval orders move officers to yards and ships
Washington February 15. Spectral to the Post. Passed Assistant Surgeon Richard Ashbridge ordered to the navy yard at New York. Chief Engineer W S Smith ordered to duty with preparation of the Marion for sea service. Lieutenant John A Sherman ordered to duty as steel inspector at Worenstead Steel Works Manhall Penn. Assistant Surgeon J W North detached from the navy yard at New York and to hold ready for orders to the Lancaster.
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Washington
Richard Ashbridge
Navy Yard
New York
W. S. Smith
Marion
John A. Sherman
Worenstead Steel Works
Manhall
Penn
J. W. North
Lancaster
Shipwrecked Sailors Safe in Port
The steamship Alps reached New York with Captain Finlay and five seamen from the American schooner Clifford, wrecked at San Fernando in January.
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New York
Alps
Finlay
Clifford
San Fernando
Spring Health Advice Warns Against Sudden Weather Shifts
The notice cautions readers to avoid draughts and rapid temperature changes, keep warm clothing, and prevent colds that linger into summer. It recommends whiskey for cough prevention, praising Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as the only standard medicinal whiskey with strong scientific endorsements.
Repartee in Congress Shows Sharp Personal Records
Washington wire notes Congress debates turning personal as rivals attack each other’s records. It recalls Sam Cox tales of Illinois rivals, and Ingalls clever jabs comparing Hoar and Dawes to Sumner and Webster, provoking quiet smiles amid serious sparring.
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Congress
Washington
Philadelphia
Sam Cox
Egypt
Illinois
Reed
John G. Carlisle
Carlisle
Ingalls
Mr. Hoar
Massachusetts
Dawes
Trefer
Charles Sumner
Daniel Webster
Sumner
Webster
Hoar
High Prices for Pictures in New York Auction
The collection of Aaron Healy, seventy paintings, sold at Chicker ing Hall for $130,855. The top price was $10,000 for Galleit's Last Honor Paid Counts Egmont and Horne bid by an unnamed gentleman. Daubigny pieces sold well, including Springtime at $8,550 to Brussa Valedon & Co, and Moonrise above $1,000. Rosseau's Springtime Near Barizon brought $7,000.
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New York
Aaron Healy
Chickering Hall
Galleit
Egmont
Horne
Daubigny
Brussa, Valedon
Rosseauu
Barlizon
Dark outlook for the Pacific bill in Senate
Washington February 15 Special to the Post The bill to refund Pacific railroad indebtedness to the Government was placed on the Senate Republican order but may not be considered It sits last on the programme with little chance of passing before adjournment The House committee on Pacific railroads is divided on the needed legislation and unity would still leave little time for action before adjournment
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Washrington
Pacific Railroad
Senate
House Committee On Pacific Railroads
Yale Divinity School receives Charles Jesup fund gift
New Haven February 15 Morris K Jesup of New York donated fifty one thousand dollar government bonds to Yale Divinity School in memory of his father Charles Jesup class of 1814. The fund carries no conditions and the interest will be spent at faculty discretion.
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YALE
New Haven
Conn
Morris K. Jesup
New York
Yale Divinity School
North Dakota Senate Sets Prohibition Re submission Plan
In Bismarck on February 15 the North Dakota Senate voted 16 to 15 to re submit prohibition to the people in 1694 if the next Legislature agrees. A separate measure to remove the capital cap was approved 20 to 8, to be decided later.
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North Dakota
Prohibition
Bismarck
N. D
Senate
House
Late Ship News From New York Feb Fifteenth
Arrivals include Bark Simpatia from Alexandretta with list of crew and consignments. Several steamers and vessels laden for Copenhagen Hamburg Cumana and other ports reported at Kinsale Moville and off New York with cargoes and destinations.
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Simpatia
Alexandretta
Sewis
William L Muroughs
Boston
Vardon D .Thompson
Commodore Tucker
New Bedford
Maggie Bell
Rockland
Ella Bb Kimball
Blue Hill
Nellie
Mt Desert
Frances Goonlow
Belfast
Chateuquon
St John
Gazelle
Grand Menon
Salled
Hekla
Copenhagen
Euasia
Hamburg
el Callao
Cumana
Kinsale
Kansas
New Ork
Scandia
Moville
Portland
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Dear Taverner
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Washington, D. C
College Allumntx
Marlborough Street
Anna L. Dawes
Army and Navy Gazette
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U S
U. S. Army Cavalry
Manges J.K
Corner William and John Sts
Ork
Humphrets
Price Humphreys' ‘Medicine Co
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Back Bay
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