Statue for Professor Phelps at Dartmouth Prompts Wide Support
A plan to erect a bronze statue of the late Professor Phelps at Dartmouth College draws broad backing from Dartmouth alumni, medical professionals, and grateful citizens. The article recalls his rapid rise in medicine, wartime service, and fame for Paine's celery compound as a nerve and blood strengthener.
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Professor Phelps
Dartmouth College
Sons of Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Edward Elisha Phelps
Phelps
Connecticut
Norwich
Nathan Smith
New Haven
Conn
Robby
Board of Examiners of Surgeons
United States Army
Kentucky
Paine
Dr. Phelps
Paire
Amy Robsart at Tremont Theatre in Boston next week
Marie Wainwright begins a two week engagement at Tremont Theatre with Amy Robsart and a lavishly mounted production. The cast includes William Ingersoll, Barton Hill, Franklyn Roberts, E Y Backus, Edward Elsner, Sydney Booth, Blanche Walsh and Kate Blanche. Exhibits elaborate gowns and stage scenery. two additional notes cover other upcoming shows and matinees across Boston theatres.
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Marie Wainwright
Tremont Theatre
Amy Robsart
Miss Wainwright
Josephine
Boston Museum
Boston
Palmer’s Theatre
New York
Tremont
Hampton Court
William Ingersoll
Barton Hill
Franklyn Roberts
E. Y. Backus
Edward Elsner
Sydney Booth
Blanche Walsh
Kate Blanche
Leicester
Juliette
Amy
Adelaide Neilson
Messrs. Stone & Shaw
Frank Burs
Mrs. McFarland
J. W. King
Whittler
Lone Star Cotton Picker Endorsements Testify To Clean Picks
A series of testimonial letters from Honey Grove and nearby Texas dated December 1891 praise the Lone Star Cotton Picking Machine. Observers compare its cotton quality favorably to hand picking, calling it a grand success and cleaner with better samples. The notes urge others to see the device, noting its purported benefits and representing several signatories.
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Honxry Grove
Texas
Lone Star
B.O. Walcott
Flowey Grove
T. H. Seaton
Honey Grove
B. O. Walcott
J. B. Chandler
Heney Grove
J. W. Fox
South
A. Piquet
J.C. Miller
Honey Grover
Geo. J. Boyle
Milk Street
Senate Debates Silver and Chinese Exclusion in Congress
The House balks at a Duncan relief bill as silver foes clash over free coinage and trade policy. In the Senate, a treasury transfer battle looms, revenue marine retirement, and a Chinese prohibition bill moves to continue existing laws. Adjournment follows both chambers’ activity.
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Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
Revenue Marine Service
The
Treasury
Navy Department
Committee On Naval Affairs
Morrill
Higgins
Dominion of Canada
United States
Canada
Committee On Foreign Relations
Dolph
Bridgeport
Conn
Butler Flats
New Bedford
Mass
Gay Head
Frye
District of Columbia
Washington
Cockrell
Fatal Shootout at Wild West Show on Oxford Street
Lynn, Feb. 19. James Ferrick, 20, was fatally shot by his friend William Landregan, 20, at E. W. White's Wild West show on Oxford Street. Landregan fired a loaded .44 revolver by accident. Ferrick died instantly near the windpipe. Landregan is under arrest.
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Lynn
James Ferrick
William Landregan
E. W. White
Oxford Street
Landregan
Ferrick
Depews Lost Oration Stuns New York Audience
Chauncey M. Depew gave an extemporaneous address at Empire Lodge in Masonic Hall New York. He noted the speech cannot be reproduced without notes and called it one of his best yet warned it must remain lost to posterity.
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Columbia Theatre
Lawrence Eddinger
Schwartz
Ralph Standish
Iron Works
New York
Chauncey M. Depew
Depew
Empire Lodge
A. M
Masonic Hall
Sixth Avenue
Twenty-third Street
Leala
Thieves Busted After Break Into New York House
Mrs James Slavin left her East Sixty third street home in December. Her brother found the house ransacked two weeks later and police hid in the residence until the thieves returned and were captured. Joseph Henderson and George Williams, 18 and 21, admitted breaking in through the basement door and looting silverware furs bric a brac wine and provisions. They slept on silk bedding and damaged furniture. Police court in Yorkville held the prisoners.
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New York
James Slavin
East Sixty-third Street
Michigan
Joseph Henderson
George Williams
Yorkville
Sneak Jewelry Robbery At Boston Store On Washington Street
At about 6:15 in the evening, a coordinated theft at 807 Washington Street netted about $3000 in diamonds and jewelry. A small man distracted Miss E. E. Gay while a taller accomplice slipped behind the counter and out the rear window with a tray of gems and other pieces. The pair fled before police, aided by the store’s half-occupant arrangement, leaving behind few clues or descriptions.
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Washington Street
Boston
E. E. Gay
New England Watch Company
J. Waxman
Waxman
Miss Gay
Abeille Not Known in Washington Agency
Washington February 19 officials of the State department said M Emile Abeille shot Tuesday at Cannes France by Edward P Deacon was never attached to the French legation in Washington and was unknown to them.
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Washincay
D. C
State Department
M. Emile Abeille
Cannes
France
Edward P. Deacon
Washington
The Coming Cake Walk at Music Hall in Boston
Interest grows for the coming cake walk at Music Hall the first chance for Bostonians to see the genuine event Tickets are selling fast and Music Hall will be filled with white and colored attendees next Thursday night Several prizes lure competitors including a piano in Ditson's window Reserved seat sales begin this morning at Music Hall
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Music Hall
Paris Cabinet Resigns as Carnot Accepts Resignations
Paris reports a volatile market with low prices and wavering spirits. Toward the close an improved tone emerges as President Carnot accepts the joint resignation of the Cabinet, signaling potential government reconstruction.
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Paris
Carnot
Steinitz Wins Tough Chess Battle With Tschigorin
In Havana on February 19, Steinitz opened the twentieth game with 1 knight to king bishop three. He quickly gained the edge and won after forty-one moves, restoring a lead over Tschigorin and leaving the match tied again.
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Havana
Steinitz Yesterda
K. B
Steinitz
Tschigorin
Ministerial Situation in France London Panic Over Welsh Issue
London reports Tory nerves showing weakness after trials this week. A near defeat over Irish land policy followed by a counted out division suggests demoralization among Tories and Liberal Unionists. Disestablishment in Wales looms as a key election issue. Liberals and Irish Nationalists predict victory, Harcourt says Tory-Chamberlain alliance may lose Liberal Unionist seats.
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London
Balfour
Wales
William Vernon Harcourt
East Providence Democrats Choose Convention Delegates
Providence Feb 19 East Providence Democrats elected delegates to the State convention pledged to back Cleveland national delegates David S Baker for Governor and Samuel R Heney Mayor of Newport for national committeeman.
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Providence
East Providence
Cleveland
David S. Baker
Samuel R. Heney
Newport
Kidnapping Case Details Taint Hartford Custody Battle
Hartford police report new light on a January kidnapping involving Helen Ash and her ex husband. After a custody dispute nine years, the 14 year old son was lured to New York by a fireman and brought to South Vineland New Jersey where he was later returned to Mrs. Ash. Police in Hartford coordinated with Vineland to recover the boy and restore his custody.
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Hartford
Conn
Helen Ash
Ash
Consolidated
New York
South Vineland
N. J
Vineland
Oime
Reed will probate in New Haven bequest to Yale hinted
The will of Edward M. Reed vice president of the New York and New Haven Railroad has been offered for probate in New Haven Connecticut. The estate is expected to inventory around 250000 dollars. Details of the will are unknown but a bequest to Yale is reported. Henry C Robinson of Hartford is named executor with no hearing date set.
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New Haven
Conn
Edward M. Reed
New York & New Haven Railroad
Yale
Henry C. Robinson
Hartford
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Prince of Wales
Lonpor
the Prince of Wales Sane
Post
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Irish Hearts
Harris
Howard Athenzwum
Lanny Lanagan
Ed Brennan
Lou Ripley
Kitty Brady
Carl Berch
J. B. Cooper
Mart James
Patsy Tourney
William J. Cale
Charles Hogan
M. Sanchez
Anna Mortland
Zelda Worth
Mamie McCormick
Harry O’lynn
Dickens
Holly ‘Tree Inn
Wilson
Harry F. Jordan
Hollis Street Theatre
Lillian Russell
Globe Theatre
Iss Russell
James T. Galloway
Frank E. Sturvy, Jr
C. H. Prince
Joseph A. Webber
James Y. Glisson
P. T. Johnson
Lillian Markham
Eva Randolph
Lillian Elma
Evans and Hoey
George W. Monroe
Bridget
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Mr. Monroe
Elvira Crox
Author McNally
Jimmy” Powers
Pete Daly
Emma Hanley
John Sparks
Clipper
Delia Stacey
Sims & Buchanan
Eugene Tompkins
Boston Theatre
Grand Museum
Jere Grady
J. Gordon Edward
Kate Glassford
Frank G. Chace
Francis Kingdon
Grace Hamilton
Park Theatre
Frank B. Richards
Palace Theatre
Congress
Mr. Harter
Mr. Bland
Tee
A. J. Duncan
Tennessee
Bland
Grand Army
Missouri
Harter
House
Butler
Iowa
McKinney
New Hampshire
Duncan
Democratic Party
Lind
Fithian
Holman
Heard
Cobb
Alabama
Mr. Cobb
Ohio
G. O. Taylor
New England
USS
C. H. Graves & Sons
Arthur Dixwell
Depews
Dr. Greene
C. H Stevens
S. Effingham
N. H
Dr. C Greene
Mirs
Elizabeth D. Berry
Hampton, N. H
Greene
Temple Pl
Abeille
England
Russia
Democrats
Pure California Winks
Blanchard & Fabrbrar
Dock’ Ge
Faneuil Mall
Edward B. Reed
Carson Pills
Johnson & CO
Custom House St
Lon, Masa
Johnson
Johnson & C CO
Barnard & OD
Temple Place
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