Distant Strike Strife Draws Knights of Labor Attention
Manchester NH February report shows labor unrest broadening as Knights of Labor consider involvement. Weavers accuse Amoskeag agent Straw of promises without action, call out overseer threats, and urge unity to press for higher pay and ten hour workday. Meetings continue with testimony and calls to stand firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
N. H
Knights of Labor
Agent Straw
Smyth
John F. Woodbury
Mary L. McGahan
Geome
Amoskeag Corporation
Shaw
Lightbody
Firms Moving to Escape Labor Unions in Brockton
SPECIAL TO THE POST Brockton February 25 The city may see a wave of manufacturers leaving to dodge labor organizations The first to move is W S Green & Co of Campello The firm plans to relocate soon citing a need for more return on capital while denying direct union pressure Other Brockton manufacturers are said to consider similar exits to avoid unions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Masa
Lynn
Green & Co
Campello
Post
Montelio Street
Green
Bala
sYea
Isbor
Altogother
W.S. Green & Co
W. S. Green
Myron Fr. Thomas
Hungarian Socialists Stir Coke Region Turmoil in Pennsylvania
In Connellsville on February 25 workers in the coke industry faced mob action by Hungarian socialists marching from Broadford to Mt Pleasant summit. Armed demonstrators forced coke drawers off duty, fired shots, and workers abandoned ovens fearing damage to tipples and buildings. Strikers demanded a 10 cent per oven raise, not 10 percent, and at Leisenring men urged Superintendent Taggart to discharge a worker, which was refused. More weavers reported dissatisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connellsville
Penn
Broadford
Mt. Pleasant Branca
Sammut
Leisenying
Wen
Taggart
Fal. River
Mass
Barnaby
Hla
Ashley
New York
Brockton
Labor tensions flare as meetings fail to convene
Press reports say workers and manufacturers planned talks at the Commercial Club rooms to resolve finishers and cutters issues, but many Labor members were detained in Boston and the meeting was postponed. Merchants and strikers in Wheeling could not reach a settlement and adjourned. In Brockton, E F & W Cope land raises pay for hand-sewers, while Chicago strikers threaten with revolvers at the McCormack reaper works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Boston
Pirtenerg
Penn
Wheeling
W. Va
Brockton
Mass
E. F. & W. Copeland
Campello
Chicago
McCormack Reaper Works
Canada’s Parliament Opens Amid Fisheries Controversy
Ottawa reports the throne speech outlines a joint US-Canada commission on the fishery question and protection of inshore fisheries if negotiations fail. The piece notes opposition skepticism over allowing American fishermen to fish last season and mentions a non-confidence vote by about twenty-five French members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Feo
United States
Northwest
Nova Scotia Legislature Opens With Fisheries Note
The Nova Scotia Legislature opened with the Lieut Governors speech urging a treaty on fisheries to balance access between Canadian and American fishermen. He warns U S imports harm local fishermen and calls for provincial protection and federal action for reciprocal rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
Nova Scotia
Camp-Fikke At Natick G A R Campfire Draws Big Crowd
Natick Mass February 25 A camp fire event in Concert Hall hosted by General Wadsworth Post 63 G A R drew attendees from South Boston Holliston Ashland Newton Watertown Brighton Saxonville South Framingham and Natick with guests Department Commander Topin Post Commander-in-Chief Paul Vandervoort from Omaha and local officials. The program featured Arion quartet music and talks by Tobin Vandervoort and Patch followed by a collation and social dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Bigelow
J. Perry
A.M. Dudley
Arion Quartet
du Messrs
Tobin
Vandervoort
Patch
South
Hull
New Brook Considers Ward Expansion and Overseer Reform
New Brook Massachusetts reports city officials adopting an order to push legislation to widen the city wards to as many as ten and to consolidate the overseer of the poor role under one mayorally nominated person. The Opera House received Sunday entertainment permission. Dr. William N. Swift was elected city and quarantine physician for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brook
Mass
William N. Swift
Bristol County Fruit Growers Meet Faces Freight Fees
The Bristol County Fruit Growers Association met in Pottersville old town hall with strong turnout from Dighton Somerset and Swansea. They debated berry freight charges to Boston and planned a session in Dighton on March 10 to push for rate reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset
Mass
Bristol County Fruit Growers’ Association
Old Town Hall
Pottersille
Dighton
Swansea
Boston
Kendrick
Old Colony Railroad
Sigma Delta Pi Initiates Nine Members In Hanover
At the Chandler Scientific department Sigma Delta Pi Society initiation nine new members were admitted. A banquet followed at Pease's Hotel Hartford Vermont with toast master W H Taylor Wheelock Vermont and speakers J W Newton Hanover E G Hovey Hardwick Vt 3 T Cunningham Portsmouth W E Chefin Claremont C R Spalding Chicago G Stark Manchester E C Wardwell Winchester 3 B Livermore Westport Me c H Dana class 85 West Lebanon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
N. H
Sigma Delta Pi Society
Chandler Scientific Department
Pease’s
Hartford
W.H. Taylor
Wheelock
J. W. Newton
E G. Hovey
Hardwick
3. T. Cunningham
Portsmouth
W. E. Chefin
Claremont
Escaping prisoner shot during recapture in Branford
Charles Connerty tried to escape from Sheriff Nettleton at Branford and was shot. The ball struck a rib and lodged in his breast before he was recaptured and taken to New Haven hospital for removal, then sent to Ansonia to answer a brutal assault charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Charles Connerty
Nettleton
Branford
Ansonia
Business Leaders Meet at Keene YMCA Event
In Keene New Hampshire on February 25 an enthusiastic meeting of business men was hosted by the Young Men's Christian Association at the Congregational Church. Speakers included H. L. Porter W. P. Fiske of Concord and W. C. Douglass of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keene, N. H
Young Men’s Christian Association
Congregational Church
H. L. Porter
W. P. Fiske
Concord
Boston
Burglars Blow Safe at Cum mings & Garvin’s Feed Store
In Hartford attackers blew open a safe at Cum mings & Garvin's feed store and took 40 dollars in silver. They dropped a pocketbook with 50 dollars in bills and checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Cummings & Garvin
Lefevre's Guess At Premier's Scheme For Erin
London reports on Lefevre advocating Irish autonomy within the empire with continued representation. Churchill denial of home rule pledges circulates amid Parnellite claims of talks. Medals for Canadian Volunteers pass in Commons despite opposition. Gladstone warns of Canadian bad feeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Shaw Lefevre
Ireland
Gladstone
Churchill
Lord Randolph Churchill
Parnelistes
House of Commons
Committee of Supply
Healy
Louis Reid
Canada
Riel
W. H. Smith
Sensation at French Chamber as Soldier Fires in Gallery
A man in the Paris Chamber of Deputies fired twice into the air and hurled a letter at Clemenceau before being seized. Declaring himself an officer, Peronnier claimed to reveal Metz betrayers and German spies. officials say he is insane and his act aimed to draw attention to his trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Clemenceau
Sail de Whee
Juste
Clemenceau
Metz
Chesen
Peronnier
Howard Vincent Offered London Police Commissioner Post
London February 25 Mr Howard Vincent member for Sheffield has been offered the office of chief police commissioner of the city of London. Home Secretary Mr Childers will introduce in the Commons tomorrow a bill to compensate riot victims. Ex Chief Commissioner Henderson subpoenaed to testify at final hearing next Saturday to show Trafalgar Square riots stemmed from police inefficiency rather than incitement by speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Vincent
Sheffield
London
Vincent
Childers
Home Secretary
House of Commons
Henderson
Burns
Hyndman
Champion
Williams
Trafalgar Square
Montreal Snowshoe Club Arrives for Burlington Carnival
Crowds greet the Montreal Snowshoe Club and Snow Shop Club as they arrive in Burlington amid a heavy snow storm. A grand promenade, a snowshoe race series on the lake, and a Sherman band concert highlight a day of festivities despite foul weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Military Band
Montreal
Snowshie Club
Howard Opera House
Burlington
van Ness House
Main Street
Montreal Snow Shop Club
Burlington Coasting Club
Iroquois Snowshoe Club
Charles M. C. Wood
The
Argyle
M. Scanlon
Emerald
James Lumsden
J.S. Robertson
St. George
W. Kerr
Duncan Stewart
Stewart
Robertson
R. Starke
James Lemsden
Kizald
Starke
William Kerr
J. G. Ross
Ross
M. Scanlan
H.M. Patterson
Burlington Elans
Montreal Snow Shoe Club
Association
Sherman
Guy
Masked men drive Chinese from ranches near Marysville
In Marysville California on February 25 a group of masked men from Wheatland forced Chinese workers from three ranches to leave their sleeping quarters. The men were marched to Wheatland and told to go where they pleased. The ranches attacked were those of H. Roddans Mrs Goggande and D. Woods. At the final location the Chinese quarters were burned with all contents destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marysville
Cal
Wheatland
H. Roddans
Silver Coins and Pension Debate Stir House
Washington February 25 The House factions grow warier over indefinite appropriations as the Treasury replies on repealing them and substituting yearly specific sums. Bland presses to include the standard silver dollar in repeal plans fearing a presidential veto that would halt coinage if the silver dollar budget is treated as an executive item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Blind
Secretary of the Treasury
Appropriation Committee
Bland
Post
Cleveland
Jdeas
White House
Clveland
Andrew Jackson
Funs and
Gresae
Grover Cleveland
Hewitt
New York
Savings Bank
New York State
Reagan
Texas
Committee On Commerce
Atlantic and Pacific Ship Railway Company
Committee On Ways and Means
L. L
L. L. Lehmann
Murphy
Iowa
Crisp
Georgisa
Townshend
Illinois
Hennerson
Commissioners of Pensions
Committee On Appropriations
New York Herald
Randall
Henderson
Senate
United States
Commissioner of Pensions
Mexica
Tillman
Messrs. Reed
Maine
Hiscock
Democratic Party
J. Wilkins
Ohio
Curtin
Pennsylvania
Partisan Debate on the Pension Appropriation Bill
Washington reports a partisan session on the pension appropriation bill. The House debated costs with Townshend leading and Henderson, Randall, and Randall clashing over disclosures and inquiry limits. The day's work included canal talk and committee motions before adjournment at 5 10.
Dedham Citizens Hold Nominating Caucus at Memorial Hall
Special to the Post from Dedham reports residents gathered at Memorial Hall for a town officers caucus. Nominations were announced for town clerk Don Gleason Hill treasurer L H Kingsbury collector Thomas J Baker constables William F Dugin Eustes Baker Patrick A Nolan J Varnum Abbot George E Morse C O Haynes James J Gaffney Daniel W Bonney Martin Barrett selectmen T B Murray Michael Smith Howard Colburn A B Wentworth A J Norris and school committee Elisha Greenwood C M Sargent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Memorial Hall
C. M. Sargent
Cc. C. Sanderson
Don Gleason Hill
L. H. Kingsbury
Colletor
Thomas J. Baker
William F.dugin
Eustes Baker
Patrick A. Nolan
J. Varnum Abpott
George E Morse
C. O. Haynes
James J Gaffney
Daniel W. Bonney
Martin Barrett
T. B. Murray
Michael Smith
Howard Colburn
A. B. Wentworth
A. J. Norris
Elisha Greenwood
International Congress of Workingmen Suggested by Paris Socialists
Paris socialists in the Chamber of Deputies back Burns Hyndman Williams and Champion case. They sent a cable to British workers proposing a joint international labor movement. Goals include shorter hours, better workshop sanitary conditions, limits on women and minor work, and no work for under 14 in shops or factories. They urge delegates from America and Europe to meet next September to discuss emancipation of workers worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Congress of Workingmen
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Burns
Hyndman
Williams
Champion
Trafalgar Square
Hyde Park
London
House of Commons
France
America
Europe
Minnesota Supreme Court action seeks dissolution of several railroads
The attorney general filed with the Supreme Court clerk an information to obtain writs of quo warranto to forfeit the charters of Hastings and Dakota Minnesota Central Southern Minnesota Southern Minnesota Railway Extension and St. Paul and Sioux City. The grounds: each railroad sold the lines they were formed to build and maintain and has suspended business and not exercised franchises since conveyance. Writs call for reversion of lands held under each charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Supreme Court
Hastings and Dakota
Minnesota Central
Southern Minnesota
Southern Minnesota Railway Extension Company
St. Paul
Sioux City
Dickinson
Temperance Party memorials move in Parliament
A House of Commons temperance committee has prepared two memorials to the government. One urges support for the Sunday closing bill, the other backs local option in Chamberlain’s county government plan. Signatures roll in with an expected 220 MPs on the local option plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance Party
London
House of Commons
Mr. Chamberlain
Lawyer Seeks Receiver for Broadway Surface Stock
Edwin M. Know's counsel obtained leave from Supreme Court to amend his complaint seeking a receiver over Broadway Surface Railroad Company shares. The injunction against Jacob Sharp and others to restrain stock disposal stands pending further argument on the motion to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edwin M. Know
Jacob Sharp
Broadway Surface Railroad Company
Superior Court
Man Charged With Cruelty In Pennsylvania Case
In Rouseville Pennsylvania on February 24 authorities report a man accused of cruelty for confining his wife five years ago after she lost her reason. He allegedly kept her in an old mill with sheep, scant clothing, and cornmeal only to calm her alleged wild behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouseville
Penn
Pastor J B Donegan Dies in Marlboro Mass
Rev J B Donegan pastor of Immaculate Conception Church since May 1876 died this afternoon at Marlboro of bronchial troubles after months of suffering. He came here from Boston where he served as a curate at St James Church.
Hazen Sues Times for Libel Over Arctic Exposé
General W. B. Hazen chief signal service officer sues George Jones owner of the New York Times in Supreme Court for 100000 dollars alleging libel about his character and ties to the Arctic expedition. Today commissioner J. H. Ashton was appointed to take testimony from General Logan Professor Baird and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. B. Hazen
George Jones
The
New York Times
Supreme Court
J. H. Ashton
Washington
Logan
Baird
Congregational Church Call Accepted by Foster
Addison P. Foster of Jersey City Congregational Church has accepted a call from the Congregational Church at Roxbury Massachusetts as of February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
N. J
Addison P. Foster
The
Congregational Church
Congregational
Roxbury
Mass
Weather outlook shows colder conditions and westerly winds
COLDER WEATHER And Westerly Winds Indicated for New England Today. For New England local rains or snow then colder clearing weather with westerly winds. Middle Atlantic brisk to high northwesterly winds and rising barometer. South Atlantic fair and colder with local rains earlier. East Gulf mostly fair with northerly or slightly cooler trends. West Gulf fair with minor temperature shifts and north easterlies. Lakes region: local snow then colder fair weather and higher barometer. Cautionary signal from Easrpors to New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Middle Atlantic States
South Atlantic States
East Gulf States
West Gulf States
Lake
Easrpors
New Haven
Hall and Whipple to dissolve partnership
Rumor says hotel proprietors Hall and Whipple will dissolve their partnership. Hall to take over Adama House and Whipple to retain Youngs Hotel. Inquiry at Youngs Hotel failed to confirm, but belief favors dissolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Hall & Whipple
Hall
Adama House
Mr. Whipple
Young’s Hotel
Beacon Society Dinner Guests At Revere House
At the regular Beacon Society dinner at the Revere House on Saturday afternoon next James Wemyss Jr will speak on Capital and Labor. Guests include Jona Boyle O Reilly Colonel Henry O Kent naval officer and Rev M J Savage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Society
Revere House
James Wemyss, Jr
Jona Boyle O'Reilly
Henry 0. Kent
M. J. Savage
Death of Baf Atkinson in Farmington
Benjamin F. Atkinson died suddenly at about 62 in Farmington after months of ill health. He served as Franklin County probate register, later a mail agent on the Farmington branch of the Maine Central and most recently a distributing clerk at Brunswick. He leaves a widow and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington, Mo
Benjamin F. Atkinson
Franklin County
Farmington
Maine Central Railroad
Brunswick
Notre Dame Parishioners Still at Odds With Bishop in Fall River
In Fall River Massachusetts parishioners of Notre Dame report ongoing friction with their bishop. A Rome letter from Signor Rosignani indicates grievances remain under review and denies rumors that funds were raised for papal cardinal purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
Church of Notre Dame
Rome
Signor Rossignani
Vatican
Tne
Notre Dame
Uva
Suffolk Associates I O F Hold Annual Meeting
The Suffolk Associates of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows met at Parker's with Dr. J. A. Follett presiding. Guests included H. L. Horn of Norway Maine and D. P. Crane of Boston. Elected officers were President J. P. Terry Vice President D. O. Robbins and Secretary-Treasurer G. T. Dossin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk Associates
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Parker’s
J. A. Follett
H. L. Horn
Norway
Maine
D. P. Crane
Boston
J. P. Terry
D. O. Robbins
Treasuer
G. T. Dossin
NineTeenYearOld Boy Killed in Factory Belt Incident
In Dover a Great Falls youth Frederick, age nineteen, the son of Jonathan Bickford, died after being pulled into a belt in a Great Falls bleaching factory vat where cloth was stored. The accident occurred this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
N. H
Frederick
Jonathan Bickford
Great Falls
Attempted track wreck delays Reading train near Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on February 25 an attempt to derail the Reading Railroad train leaving at 7:30 p.m. failed when ties placed on the track near Rutherford station were driven under the engine. The crowded cars halted the train but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Reading Failronay
Rutherford Station
Here
Appointment of Ernest Harver as receiver for Campbell property
New York February 23 Ernest Harver was appointed receiver of the property of playwright Bartley Campbell under judgment issued to Bernard Brady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ernest Harver
Bartley Campbell
Bernard Brady
Debate on the Blair Education Bill in Senate
The Senate opened with a Treasury note redemption statement from July 1879 and moved through favorable committee reports. Edm unds and Hoar announced actions on political disabilities, electors’ meeting, meat export inspections, and Indian allotments, as Blair Education Bill debate continued with Mr George speaking and others weighing in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Edmunds
Judiciary
Robert H
Mr. Edmunds
Secretary of War
Gordon’s Landing
Lykke Champlain
Dawee
Mr. George
Mewers
Morgan
Allison
Piatt
Bauer
Blair
Senate votes on Columbus and Lafayette statues sites
The Senate passed a joint resolution setting apart the circle at the Pennsylvania avenue entrance for a Columbus statue and the Maryland avenue entrance for a Lafayette statue. The naval monument moves to Connecticut avenue and Twentieth street circle. A Garfield statue site will be chosen by a commission of the Secretary of War the President and the Garfield monument committee chairman. The Senate adjourned at 6 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Columbus
Maryland Avenue
Lafayette
Connecticut Avenue
Twentieth Street
Garfield
United States
Grand Army of the Republic
World's Fair plans mark 1892 centennial event
Washington reports outline a 1892 world’s fair to commemorate Columbus’s discovery with a Mall exhibition area a Smithsonian museum and a series of national displays. Also noted are a Boston court martial and cabinet debate on compensating Chinese residents from Rock Springs. Postmaster appointments are announced in Windsor Vermont and Thompsonville Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Alexander D. Anderson
Capital
National Observatory
Smithsonian
Three
Americas
United States
White Lot
White House
Potomac Flats
National Washington Monument
Empire of
Brazil
Whitney
Rock Springs
Wyoming
Congress
Indian Boys and Girls Asylum Burns Near Stearnburg
A fire destroyed the Indian Boys and Girls Asylum near Stearnburg, with all wooden buildings obliterated. Forty-two pupils and teachers escaped with their lives. the institution had been run by Philadelphia Quakers for Seneca youth for about thirty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrago
N. Y
Indian Boys and Girls’ Asylum
Stearnburg
Cleveland
Whipple Manufacturing Company
Waverly Avenue
Rates on the Rail.
In New York the conference between Midgely of the Southwestern Traffic Association and the eastern pool executive committee made no progress due to absence of New York Central and Pennsylvania representatives. In San Francisco the Atlantic and Pacific with partners reduced limited ticket prices to New York to 50 dollars, sparking a broad match by other agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San Francisco
Midgely
Southwestern Traffic Association
Eastern Pool
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Central Traffic Association
Chicago
Mississippi
Macitement
Atlantic and Pacific
Atchison, Topeka
Santa Fe
Chicago and Alton
Peninsylvania Central Jubseacs
Signatures Reveal City Characters in Newspaper Letters
The piece compares subscription nicknames across cities. Boston shows Old Subscriber and Constant Reader reflecting age and leisure, St Paul and Minneapolis favor Many Citizens implying crowd-mindedness, Cincinnati features Vor Populi and Pro Bono Publico, while Chicago editors note locals sign their real names boldly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Boston
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Cincinnati
Tooley Street
Northwest girl praised by Western editor for virtues
A Western editor extols a Northwest girl as superior in form and character. The piece lauds her beauty, talent, and self reliance, noting her dancing singing horseback riding tennis grace and independence as defining traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Northwest
Minnesota
Fashionable women adopt limp gait this season
The Detroit Journal notes a trend where stylish women move with a limp, likening it to a cross between festive strolls and a horse’s halt. It cites the Princess of Wales injuring her ankle and claims fashionable ladies in New York and Boston imitate the look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Journal
Lawrence Townley
Princess of Wales
New York
Boston
Supreme Court appoints lunacy commissioners in Van dorn case
New York February 25 the Supreme Court appointed commissioners in lunacy to aid the sheriff s jury in determining the sanity of Minnie Pancoast Van dorn daughter of millionaire Pancoast who married her father s attendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hke Supreme Court
Minnie Pancoast Vandorn
Millionaire Pancoast
Snow Rises in Chester Depot Brightening Lumber Outlook
Chester Depot Vermont reports about a foot of snow falling February 25 which ends a weeks long standstill for local lumbering the heavier snow brings a brighter prospect for the industry and milling operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Depot
Bill to Increase Naval Establishment Outlined by House Panel
Washington February 25 details of a naval expansion bill drafted by Chairman Herbert with the Navy Secretary and bureau chiefs. The measure, expected to clear committee, would fund two armored sea vessels, three protected cruisers, four torpedo boats, and a torpedo cruiser, with costs capped and steel, domestic manufacture, and strict contract controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee of Naval Affairs
Herbert
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
Naval Establishment
Lst
United States
Acing Secretary of the Navy
Board of Naval Officers
Navy
Plymouth Court Opens Civil Docket After Guilty Verdicts
In Plymouth Massachusetts on February 25 the case of George F. Tyler and William Snell of Wareham ended with a not guilty verdict for unlawfully taking fish from the Agawam river after Leonard and Harris. James Henry of Boston was sentenced to four years in State prison for purse snatching from Mrs. Laurinda E. Wetherell of Brockton. The court then resumed civil trials and adjourned to meet in Brockton next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Mass
Leonard and
Harris
George F. Tyler
William Snell
Wareham
Agawam
James Henry
Boston
Laurinda E. Wetherell
Brockton
Gale Causes Telecommunication Damage in Fall River
A heavy gale began early today and lasted until late tonight in Fall River Massachusetts causing extensive damage to telephone and telegraph lines. Rain fell steadily through the afternoon and resumed at intervals tonight with about 8 to 10 inches of rain accumulating by midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
Letters Exonerate Lecturer Arthur C. Jackson in Maine
Damariscotta reporting that Arthur C. Jackson the lecturer who recently disappeared has had letters received from his representatives stating he acted without wrong intent and that unpaid bills and documents are now made public to support his exoneration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damariscotta
Arthur C. Jackson
Jackson
Fisheries Society Meeting Dates Set in Chicago
The committee arranging the American Fisheries Society meeting in Chicago fixed April 13 for the convention dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Fisheries Society
Three Prisoners Escape Nemaha Jail in Kenosha County
Seneca Kansas February 25 three prisoners James Langdon Thomas Kennedy and James Bryant broke out of the Nemaha county jail last night A reward of 500 is offered for their return to the sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca, Ken
James Langdon
Thomas Kennedy
James Bryant
Nemaha County
Governor Murray Vetoes Mormon Juror Bill in Salt Lake
Salt Lake City February 23 Governor Murray vetoed the bill to provide more Mormon jurors. The bill initially covered all causes but with amendments exempted polygamy and unlawful cohabitation cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
U. S
Murray
Judge Mitchell Delivers Address on Nebraska Court Case
Dea Mores Nebraska reports Judge James L Mitchell spoke on a Nebraska court matter noting legal standards and procedural steps during his February 23 address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dea Mores
James L Mitchell
Nebraska
Coa
Irish American Patriots Toast Montgomery Light Guards
The Montgomery Light Guards Veteran Association held its twenty first annual banquet at the Quincy House with Captain Doherty presiding. Speakers including Sen John R Murphy and Hon John E Fitzgerald praised Irish American contributions to state and city service, civil rights, and wartime patriotism, with remarks on achieving equality while preserving liberty. The banquet featured songs, recitations, and a strong display of local figures in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Doherty
Montgomery Light Guards Veteran Association
Quincy House
Thomas Doherty
Thomas ¥. Barris
Masschusetts
Robinson
John R. Murphy
Old Bay
Boston
William N. Flanagan
John E. Fitzgerald
Michael McGuinness
Commonwealth
Court of St. James
James Russell Lowell
Jenkins
Common Council
Stephen Sullivan
James J. Carney
Timothy J. O’brien
Samuel B. Look
Charles A. Gardiner
John Quinn, Jr
Cornelius Murphy
H. A. Keogle
William A. Mooney
J. H. Kennedy
John A. Daly
William J. Ballon
Harrison
P. H. Hallinan
Natick
Richard Roach
Michael Kennedy
New York City
James de Silver
Martin Curley
John Casey
Charles Mellin
Association
Cadets Seymour Brothers Try to Flee to South America
Horatio Seymour of New York and Thomas H. Seymour of Connecticut, both governors in 1852, fled Partridge's Military Academy after a disciplinary clash. They sent baggage to Boston, walked from Durham Street to Swathel tavern, then boarded a stage toward New Haven before an academy officer halted the escape. They returned to the academy after a brief parley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horatio Seymour
New York
Thomas H. Seymour
Connecticut
Partridge’s
Military Academy
Middletown
Hartford Times
Partridge Academy
Semonstrance
Boston
Swathel Tavern
Durham Street
New Haven
Academy
Partridge
Evarts Identified by Doorkeeper in Senate Gallery
Chicago News reports Hon. William M. Evarts of New York appeared gaunt and cadaverous and weighed less than tle pounds. A farmer from upstate misidentified Voorhees as Evarts, then mistook Logan for him. The doorkeeper corrected these errors as Evarts finally entered the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Evarts
New York
Chicago News
Senate
New York State
Evarts
Dan Voorhees
Svares
Mr. Voorhees
Indiana
Logan
Mr. Evarts
Winston Heads to Persia With Camel Caravan Aid
Hon F. Winston advances toward the Persian capital, crossing the desert on a two humped camel guided by his dragoman Prince Wolf von Schierbrand. At Boshal Tebir the Swat exile greeted him with gifts including slaves and produce, while Winston offered a jack knife beads beef and a statutory volume in exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston
Persia
Chicago News
Prince Wolf von Schierbrand
An Anecdote From Lewiston and Greenwood Pigs
A Lewiston Journal correspondent recounts an old fashioned tale from Greenwood involving Artemis Felt, a hotel keeper, and a neighbor James Lebroke. After a quarrel over a loose pig, Felt offered a pint of rum to kill it, Lebroke agreed, and a confrontation led to Felt claiming the pig’s death by his own hand, a wry note on costs of pork and rum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston Journal
Norway Advertiser
Artemis Felt
Greenwood
James Leo
Felt
Lescone
Lebroke
General Logan Family Coat of Arms Mentioned in Stationery
A Savannah item notes General Logan's family coat of arms is printed on his stationery and linked to a Gonaist of an Indian peace pipe and war bonnet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah News
Logan
Gardiner and Portland Choose Mayors in Local Nominations
Republicans in Gardiner nominate M. C. Wadsworth for mayor while Democrats in Portland back Judge Enoch Knight. Bath sees a citizens caucus nominate Charles K. Patten Democrat for mayor. Ellsworth Republicans and labor caucus both back Fred B. Aiker for mayor. Dartmouth sends ten delegates to a Providence YMCA convention. Dennis Shea dies after being struck by Fitchburg railroad cars.
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Gardiner
M. C. Wadsworth
Border City Mills
Fall River
Portland
Enoch Knight
Citizens’ Caucus
Charles K. Patten
Bath
Clara A. Gordon
Haverhill
Maiden
Wendell S. Foss
Howell A. Wentworth
Paria
Ellsworth
Fred B. Aiker
Laborers’ Caucus
Dartmouth College
Young Men’s Christian Association
Providence
R. I
Dennis Shea
Fitchburg Railroad
Fitchburg
Samuel O. Clagait
Charles F. Chickering
James Henry Paine
Supreme Court
Dover
N. H
Nahan Horne
Liquor Licenses Revoked East Boston and Man Charged
Police revoked liquor licenses for Charles W. Watson and Patrick F. Manning after raids found liquor sold beyond permit. Gambling rooms at 3 Bosworth Street raided but no gaming tools found. John Liston arrested for wife beating. Dr Eastman treated injuries. David B Mallison arrested for embezzling a $30 overcoat from Coleman Davidson.
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Charles W. Watson
Sumner
Havre Streets
Boston
Patrick F. Manning
Tremont Street
Lyons
Bosworth Street
John Liston
Fay Street
Clatur
Liston
Eastman
Durgin
David B. Mallison
Coleman Davidson
East Cambridge
Contractors demand $600 added to cover pumping tunnel water
Trumbull Cheney and White threaten to suspend work if the extra sum is not paid for water pumping in the tunnel. Their bonds stand at $20 000. A drainage committee meeting was held tonight but failed to reach quorum.
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Trumbull, Cheney & White
O7 Delinqusan
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the Post
Matsumed
Manchester Weavers
James Roy
Stetson
the Knights of Labor
Straw
Indian Orchard
Ventron
Chapman Valve Works
Invian Orchard
Paraisament
United State
Brush North America
NEW Bedford Affairs
Bristol Fruit Growers
Sigma Delta Pii’s
Lefevre
Erin
Chiefs OF London Police
Burlington Carnival
Laborers OF the World
Dyson
London Wesleyan Circuit
Bartlett
Berlin
Lord Duifferin
Broadway
Hev
J. B. Donekgan
Hazen
Baf
Atkinson
Notre Dame Church
Troubles
Suffolk Associates, I. O.C. F
Onsmaran
Orrick
Signa
Smavice
Sostex
Taylor
Propzertie
Paine
Canaltreet
Allen Kantz
G. E. Wingate
C. H. Rockwell
W. A. Morgan
John Downes
C. B. T. Moore
Henry Whiting
United States Marine Corps
William E. Spicer
George E. Guernsey
Windsor
Chester Johnson
Thompsonville
North Adams
Mich
Fillspale
Forbush
Petitcodiac
B. Periscopiac
N. B
G. L. Brown & Co
Bank Street
Union Hotel
M.S. Small & Co
Long Wharf
M. M. Chase
Mougegte Powers
John Somes
Hook and Ladder No. 1
Carr and
Fessenden
First Division
Williams &Co
Union Street
Henry W. Fuller
Wilmar Street
Boston Highlands
John Dineen
Bratford
the Girl OF the West
Minnie Pancoast
Jackson Fronshkated
American Fisherliss Society
Montgomery Light Guards
Quincy
Messrs. Hoe
Post Publishing CO
Milk Street
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Connecticut Mutual
Hartford, Conn
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Ageris
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Standara
N. Y. Standara
Enere Rere
Jacob L. Greene
Joan M. Tat Lon
William G. Abbot
D. HB. Wells
D. W. Kilburn
Devonshire Stes
Poliche Parbaghapas
Somerville
George N. Howard
Lowell
John Malvern
Lyon
William A. Smith
William &. Merriman
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Mr. Frost
Free Baptist Courch
Wicket
Salem’s
Skeml-Centennial
Salem
Leverett Salton
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