Sketch of Hoke Bissell as Interior Secretary Pick
New York dateline reports President-elect Cleveland appoints Hoke Wilson S. Bissell of Buffalo as Postmaster General, a "big man" described for his size and business sense. The profile notes his long friendship with Cleveland, past work as a law partner, and that he is not known as a public speaker.
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Wilson S. Bissell
Buffalo
Cleveland
Tie
Anyerson
Mr. Bissell
Judge Gresham
Corporation
Mr. Cleveland
Bissell
Pope Leo XIII Jubilee Marks Golden Archdiocese Fifty Years
The article celebrates Pope Leo XIII’s fiftieth anniversary as archbishop and nuncio, tracing Joachim Pecci’s rise from Italy to the papacy. It notes his early education, governance roles in Benevento and Perugia, diplomacy, elevation to cardinal, and coronation as Leo XIII. Jubilee services are planned in Rome and Catholic churches worldwide.
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Joachim Vincent Raphael Lodovico Pecci
Damietta
Brussels
Vatican
Leo XIII
Joachim Pecci
Carpineto
Italy
Domenico Lodovico Pecci
Anna Prosperi-Buzi Pecci
Collegio Romano
Gregorian University
Noble Ecclesiastics
Benevento
Naples
Pope
Joachim
Perugia
Carbonari
Belgium
Leopold
Gregory
Ob Pecci
Pope Pius
Cardinal Pecci
Pecci
Pius
Sacred College
Joachim Pecei
Germany
Europe
French Republic
America
Satolli
Rome
St. Peter's
Smith of Atlanta to be Secretary of Interior
Smith of Atlanta Georgia arrives at the Mills building after meeting with President-elect Cleveland. Cleveland asks him to accept the Interior post, and Smith agrees. The choice leaves three cabinet vacancies and marks a strong alignment with Cleveland policies. Smith, a prominent lawyer and former newspaper owner, is praised for independence and outspoken convictions.
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Hoke Smith
Interior
Smith
Agriculture
Navy
Harvard Receives Two Large Bequests for Dormitory and Library Reading Room
Harvard announced two major gifts from anonymous donors: a $150,000 dormitory to house students of modest means and a new fireproof reading room for Gore Hall to seat 400, with anticipated cost near $200,000. Plans are being drafted and kept confidential by the faculty.
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Harvard
University
Divinity Avenue
Divinity Hall
Divinity Library
Gore Hall
University Mall
Brockton Poloists Triumph Over Providence in Local Match
Brockton drew 800 spectators as the polo team defeated Providence with a two to one score. Cunningham, a local star, was honored at halftime with a gold watch presented by friends after his strong performance.
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Brockton
Providence
Brocktons
Cunningham
Lady Stanley Sails For Home From New York
Lady Stanley and the Hon Victor Stanley are aboard the steamship Germanic which sailed for Liverpool. She travels to England as the recovery of one of her sons from illness has not progressed as quickly as hoped.
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New York
Liverpool
Lady Stanley
Victor Stanley
England
Mechanics' Apprentices Library Dinner Feb 22
The seventy third anniversary of the Mechanic Apprentices Library Association will be celebrated with a dinner at the Quincy House on the afternoon of February 22.
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Mechanic Apprentices’ Library Association
Quincy House
Boston Schools At Hazardous Crossroad Of Fire Safety
The article warns of dire fire dangers in public schools and the city’s repeated refusals to fund safety improvements. It cites Building Inspector Camrell and Public Buildings Superintendent Tucker, noting annual pleas to the city government and the Post’s yearlong investigation into neglected safeguards.
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Camrell
Tucker
Boston
Fire guts Porter's Block in Burlington early morning
A fire at Porter's Block on Pearl street and Winooski avenue gutted the building's north half. Women in upper rooms narrowly escaped. one rescued from a third story window by ladder. Tenants fled in night clothes as firemen fought shifting flames. cause uncertain, possibly a coal stove or a defective flue. Insurance totals listed for building and several occupants.
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Berlington
Porter’s
Pearl Street
Winooski Avenue
Theroperty
Onuilding
EF. N. Porter
Mr. Porter
Michael F. Carnier
George Loveland & Co
M. L. Sanborn
Seth Carey
J. M. Storrs
Weather Indications Foresee Cooler, Fair Thursday
Washington reports a forecast for Thursday: New England and Eastern New York will be slightly colder with generally fair weather and westerly winds.
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Washington
New England
New York
Boston Schools Face Fire Escape Crisis and Delay
A lengthy critique details repeated failures to fund proper fire escapes for Boston schools. It cites the Pormort Primary School in Snelling Place and the Dunn ladder as inadequate, notes inspector Camrell’s 1884 report condemnations, and argues authorities refuse to act despite evident danger to children.
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Boston
Pormort
Snelling Place
Camrell
Tucker
Alarm From Box 17 Sparks Small Fire at Union Street
A minor blaze occurred on the third floor of a brick building at 60 Union Street. A cup of acid caused the alarm from Box 17 at 11:59 PM. Richards & Co., metal dealers, occupy the building and damage was slight.
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Union Street
Richards & Co
Home Rule Bill outlined by John Redmond in London
Parnellite leader John Redmond said there will be no official manifesto but detailed his view of the Home Rule bill. He noted it would grant Ireland a parliament with full control of Irish affairs, subject to a Crown veto advised by Irish ministers, with a few subjects reserved for three to six years. He warned of defects in the machinery and vexatious restrictions and said no final settlement exists yet, with decisions to come at the third reading after discussion and amendment.
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London
John Redmond
Ireland
Somerville Annexation Victory Moves to Feb Twenty Fifth
Somerville annexationists won a victory after a delay and a petition drive. The meeting to consider annexation was set for Tuesday evening February 25 in Bow Street Hall. The aldermen required at least fifty qualified voters. initial lists had eight names with six valid voters. A supplementary petition added two certified voters, reaching fifty one names, and the order passed without a delay.
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Somerville
Board of Aldermen
Bow Street
Board of Registrars
Mhpm
New Year Celebrations On Harrison Avenue With Chinaman Imagery
On New Year's Eve Harrison Avenue fills with feasting and shoppers as white shoes and Chinese decor dominate storefronts. The scene shows New Year rituals, incense, lanterns, and red paper cards with stamps. Crowds cleanse and socialize until midnight, marking a festive but tense display.
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Harrison Avenue
John Chinaman
China
Deacon Wanamaker
Fromm
Hip Ying Kung
Lung
Faculty action debated after sophomores hazing incident
MipprieEtown Conn Feb 15 Many rumors circulate about faculty decisions in the hazing of freshman Johnston weeks ago. One report claims three sophomores will be suspended for the rest of the term and several others censured. President Raymond refuses to confirm or deny.
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MipprieEtown
Conn
Johnston
Raymond
Republicans and Populists clash in Kansas hall riot
Toreko Kan February fifteenth. The Hall of Representatives erupts as Republicans bar entry, force a doorway with sledgehammers, and militia is called to eject them. No bloodshed occurs as Populists adjourned and guards clash briefly.
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Toreko
Kan
Hall of Representatives
Lewelling
Republican House
Santa Fe Railroad
Topeka Capitol Crisis as National Guard Seizes Hall
Adjutant-General Artz confirms in Topeka and orders Colonel J W F Hughes to take active command of Kansas National Guard at the State House. Guards man four entrances while Republicans await militia, plan to endure siege and seek adjournment or court ruling. negotiations with Governor Lewelling fail.
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Artz
J. W. F. Hughes
Kansas National Guard
Topeka
Stae House
Hughes
State House
Capitol
Representative Hall
Colonel Hughes
Joseph Waters
Sherman
Waters
Cubbison
Lewelling
Key
Supreme Court
Frank Doster
Doster
Mr. McKay
Terrible disaster feared at sea near Inishtrahull
The Grace Darling captain reported sighting a bright light ten miles east of Inishtrahull at 2 AM yesterday. He heard screams of women and men, the light vanished, and after four hours of searching no vessel or life was found, leading him to believe a sinking steamship was involved.
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London
Grace Darling
Rathmule Len
Inishtrahull
Menu
Explosion injures a dozen at Germania Powder Works
Reports from Laxewoop New Jersey state the Germania Powder Company's plant between Manchester and Toms River exploded today injuring about a dozen workers. Verification of the casualty count could not be completed tonight.
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Laxewoop
N. J
Germania Powder Company
Manchester
Toms River
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