Some good nominations to diplomatic service in March
The President sent to the Senate nominations for Isaac P. Gray as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Mexico, Patrick A. Collins as consul general at London, Josiah Quincy as assistant secretary of state, and Robert A. Maxwell as fourth assistant postmaster general. Gray, born 1828 in Pennsylvania, rose from clerk to lawyer, Civil War colonel, Indiana governor, and Democratic political figure.
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Washington
Senate
Isaac P. Gray
Indiana
United States
Mexico
Patrick A. Collins
Massachusetts
London
Josiah Quincy
Obert A. Maxwell
New York
Chester County
Pennsylvania
New Madison
Union City
Ind
Fourth Indiana Cavalry
Congress
Horace Greeley
James D. Williams
Paneer
Williams
Gray
Chicago
Collins
Oe Emén
England
J. W. Coveney
Colins
Great Britaan
J. E. Fitzgerald
Llins
Sam Roads
General Collins
M. P. Curran
Oratorio Society Concert at Cadet Armory Hall
The fourth concert of Salem's Oratorio Society featured selections from Costa's EN and St. Cecilia Mass performed with local favorites. Germania Orchestra attended. The fifth concert by the Boston Symphony Orchestra is set for Tuesday evening April 11.
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Salem
Oratorio Society
Cadet Armory Hall
St. Cecilia
Germania Orchestra
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Farmer Dwight Washburn Fatally Injured in Tree Accident
New Haven reports Dwight Washburn 38, a farmer, was fatally injured when a large tree split and fell while he worked near the city. Dr Davis attended, but survival status remained doubtful after the incident yesterday afternoon.
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New Haven
Dwight Washburn
Davis
Boston Schooner Amy Hansom Ashore at Burrington
Halifax dispatch reports the schooner Amy Hansom of Boston under Captain Gayton run aground on the bar at Burrington Passage and full of water.
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Halifax
Yarmouth
Amy Hansom
Boston
Gayton
Burrington Passage
Prominent Citizens Endorse Dr Bull's Cough Syrup
A broad slate of notable citizens and local officials urge use of Dr Bull's Cough Syrup, praising its perceived effectiveness and availability in the community. The endorsements emphasize trust in the remedy and its role in public health.
Babbitt Murder Mystery Arouses Local Scrutiny
Mansfield March 9 Special to the Post the old miser Babbitt may have been poisoned as chemical analysis of his stomach proceeds. D B Spaulding administrator to the estate aids Mrs Seward his daughter who suspects her uncle Mrs Klebes and Isaac Tucker of undue influence over the decedent without a will Mrs Klebes claims the house and lot where the old man died is hers Tucker asserts he is her next friend Deputy Cobb left the area for New Jersey to verify details as the case unfolds
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D. B. Spaulding
Jacob Klebes
Neice
Isaac Tucker
Seward
Klebes
Attleboro
Tucker
Cobb
New Jersey
Old Man Baohitt Lived Alone on Mansfield Edge
The tale traces a year of events surrounding the elderly resident Baohitt who lived alone on the outskirts of Mansfield. Descriptions portray him gaunt and aged, with a drifting health decline culminating in a death certificate citing inflammation of the bowels. The narrative hints at a moving timeline and warnings about later fear of living alone.
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Mansfield
Tucker
West End Rides North Shore Traction Into Control
The West End Street Railway and West End Land Company have been acquired by the North Shore Traction Company of Philadelphia. Henry M. Whitney retires to lead the Dominion Coal Company. The Philadelphia syndicate consolidates eastern Massachusetts street railways, forming a regional network from Amesbury to Fall River with Boston as a hub, promising unified service and stronger competition against steam railways.
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West End Street Railway Company
West End Land Company
North Shore Traction Company
Philadelphia
Henry M. Whitney
Dominion Coal Company
Philadelphia Syndicate
Massachusetts
Boston
Highland
Union
Charles River Street
South Boston
Middlesex Roads
Metropolitan
Great Whitney West End
Lynn & Boston
West Mind
West End
West End Railroad
Whitney
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Bos
Amesbury
Fall River
Newburyport
Danvers
Salem
Lynn
Milton
Quincy
Brockton
Taunton
General Publi
Ann Arbor Road Tie Up Delays Freight Service
Toledo March 9. Ann Arbor engineers and firemen struck leaving engines and freight cars on the road. New workmen struggle to move engines to round-houses and clear the main line. Officials claim enough men will fill vacancies but no new freight will be accepted this afternoon. Manager Ashley says principal passenger trains will run once the new organization is in place and four freights will be dropped.
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Tolepo
Ann Arbo
Ann Arbor
Ashley
Toledo
Senate Passes Racing Repeaters On Second Reading
In Trenton on March 9 the racing repeaters cleared a Senate vote with no opposition, surprising anti track groups who feared failure. In the House Holmes moved to relieve municipal corporations from the bill but the motion failed 26 to 31 and the subject was dropped. The committee did not hold further hearings due to other business.
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Trenton
N. J
Senate
Holmes
Committee On Municipal Corporations
Lake and Rail Rates Set by Trunk Line Committee
New York March 9 The executive committee of the Trunk Line Association met to arrange lake and rail rates from lake ports to the seaboard. It was decided that the through rate from lake ports should be fixed by adding to the Buffalo to seaboard tariff the current Chicago to Buffalo rates from other lake ports.
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New York
Trunk Line Association
Seaboard
Buffalo
Chicago
Weather Indications Threaten Rain Then Clearing West
Forecast for Friday calls for New England to see rain with clearing in the west and northeasterly winds, dangerous coastal conditions, and cooler air. Eastern New York may experience rain tonight followed by clearing skies and cooler interior temperatures.
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Washington
New England
New York
Schooner Beaver Arrives From Porto Rico With Sugar and Cocoanuts
The schooner Beaver of St John arrives at Newport after storms between Feb 14 and 19 damaged foremast and rigging, breaking sails and windlass. She carried 192 tons of sugar in bags and cocoanuts for Boston. All crew reported in good health and a marine forest entry was filed at the custom house by Captain Finley.
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Newport
Beaver
St. John
Yubacoa
Porto Rico
Boston
Finley
Custom House
Delaware
Paris Steamship Delayed Departure To Monday
New York dispatch reports the steamship Paris faces an unexplained machinery derangement and will not sail until Monday afternoon, delaying plans and schedules for passengers and cargo.
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New York
Paris
Quality of Gibson's Whiskey Promoted for Family and Medicinal Use
Quality of Gibson's Whiskey is praised for natural flavor and absolute parity, recommended as suitable for family and medicine purposes. Sold by druggists grocers and reliable liquor dealers.
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Uquor
Rags From Rotterdam Enter U S Under Sanitary Rule
The Treasury Department directs entry of rags from Rotterdam afloat before March 15 1898, as a satisfactory sanitary condition. Similar privilege has been extended to rags from Belgium.
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Washington
Treasury Department
United States
Rotterdam
Belgium
Unknown schooner runs ashore in thick fog at West Chop
Vineyard Haven reports an unidentified three masted schooner grounded on West Chop in heavy fog. Wreckers are at work as an easterly storm rages all day along the harbor.
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Vineyard Haven
West Chop
Will of John N. Stickney probate bequests listed
Knoxville Conn March 9 The will of the late John N Stickney entered for probate today makes public bequests to several religious and missionary organizations including the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions five thousand dollars the Missionary Society of Connecticut two thousand five hundred dollars the fund for ministers one thousand dollars the American Missionary Association one thousand dollars the Union Church of Rockville one thousand dollars the Congregational Church Building Society one thousand dollars and the Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society five hundred dollars
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Knockville
Conn
N. Stickney
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Missionary Society of Connecticut
Fund For
American Missionary Association
Union Church of Rockville
Congregational Church Building Society
Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society
Manitoba school question debate ends in Commons
At 5 o'clock this morning the debate in the House of Commons on Mr Tarte's amendment condemning the government for its handling of the Manitoba school question ended. The amendment was rejected by 71 to 120.
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Ottawa
Ont
House of Commons
Tarte
Manitoba
John McSherry Arrested On Fitchburg Train Disturbance
WATERTOWN March 9. John McSherry was arrested this afternoon by Officer Parker and Railroad Detective McEllany for creating a disturbance on a Fitchburg railroad train. McSherry was released on bail to appear in court at Waltham tomorrow.
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Watertown
John McSherry
Parker
McEllany
Fitchburg
McSherry
Waltham
Mexican Ex-President Gonzales Reported Gravely Ill
Advices from Sulao in Guanaluste state say General Manuel Gonzales, former Mexican president, is critically ill and death appears imminent.
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City of Mexico
Sulao
Guanaluste
Manuel Gonzales
Mexico
Quarryman Charged With Seducing Girl Under 16
New Haven reports Andrew Sproul a 38 year old quarryman was arrested on the breakwater and charged in City Court with seducing Lizzie Martin a girl under 16. The case was continued.
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New Haven
Andrew Sproul
Lizzie Martin
Citizens' Club discusses old Rumford Institute meeting
Waltham on March 9 reports the Citizens' Club met with Mayor Warden presiding. Nathan Warren presented a paper on the Rumford Institute, a historic city literary group.
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Waltham
Citizens’ Club
Nathan Warren
Old Rumford Institute
Warden
Parish welcomes Rev Pulsford and wife at reception
In Waltham on March 9 a large crowd gathered at First Parish Church for a reception honoring the Rev W H Pulsford and his wife despite inclement weather.
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Waltham
W. H. Pulsford
Carlisle appoints Logan Carlisle Treasury chief clerk
Washington March 9 Secretary Carlisle appoints Logan Carlisle as chief clerk of the Treasury Department replacing the resigned Stocks.
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Washington
Carlisle
Ins
Logan Carlisle
Treasury Department
Vice Stocks
New Consul General to London Nominee Patrick A Collins
President Cleveland nominates General Patrick A Collins as United States consul general to London. A Massachusetts Democrat and prominent Irish American, Collins is praised for public service, oratory, and private charm. Reactions from party leaders hail the appointment as fitting, with expectations of strong diplomatic work and continued ties to Massachusetts and the nation.
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Patrick A. Collins
Cleveland
United States
London
Collins
Massachusetts
America
A Statesman Named Collins Led Democratic Course
The text praises Mr. Collins as a steady, wise, liberal and firm leader in Massachusetts politics. It recalls his role in averting a party schism during 1878 and his presidency of the state convention two years later. It notes his speech in Albany in 1884 and his deft handling of charges against Cleveland amid Blaine opposition.
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Collins
Massachusetts
General Butler
Mechanics’ Hall
Worcester
Faneuil Hall
Judge Abbott
Charles P. Thompson
Albany
N. Y
New York
Blaine
Mr. Cleveland
Mr. Blaine
Grover Cleveland
Hon P A Collins Chooses London Post Over Other Posts
The Hon. P A Collins, newly named consul general to England, told a Dorchester interview that he picked London by choice, not accident, noting Cleveland’s role in the decision. He declined Washington, citing language and fit, and said his Boston law office and client interests will continue as he departs next month with estate for sale pending.
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London
Epy
Mr. Mereland
Washington
Collins
Dorchester
England
P. A. Collins
Cleveland
Mr. Collins
Boston
Lynn Republican to Set Caucus Date for Delegate Elections
The Lynn Republican city committee plans a meeting early next week to decide a caucus date for selecting delegates to the congressional convention. The notice also promotes Salvation Oil selling for 25 cents as a remedy for pain.
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Lynn
Republican City Committee
Unanimous Opinion on General Collins Appointment
Governor Russell lauds the General Collins appointment as excellent and expected, expressing broad support and approving the decision as well justified.
Boston Clearance Sale ends with largest crowd and low prices
The clearance sale closed Wednesday evening at six amid fine weather and a vast turnout. Prices were among the lowest in the city, creating a memorable event. Warerooms are being cleared as the company prepares for a spring display worth about four hundred thousand dollars, with full details to follow.
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Boston
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