War Time Post recalls Civil War milestones from March 11 1861
The piece highlights Colonel Blair's letter to Secretary Cameron about Lyon's command at St Louis Arsenal and Hagner's ordnance role, Bragg's Florida command, and the Confederate Constitution's adoption. It notes a provisional army act and remarks on God in the Confederate constitution.
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Frank P. Blair
Simon Cameron
St. Louis
Captain Lyon
St. Louis Arsenal
Hagner
Ordnance Department
Braxton Bragg
Florida
Congress
Montgomery
Ala
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Charleston
S. C
United States
Confederates Transfer Funds From Union Government
A March 11 1861 dispatch reports New Orleans and Montgomery sources. The convention passes an ordinance to move certain funds held by the State to the Confederate government. Treasury regulation adjusts revenue laws to protect steamboat interests amid a well funded Southern treasury from seized U S government funds.
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New Orleans
Montgomery
Treasury Department
U. S&s
Confederates Fortifying Charleston Harbor
Washington despatch reports Charleston harbor defenses under General Beauregard advancing with Fort Sumter to be evacuated. Beauregard focuses on strengthening Fort Jackson Cummings Point Morris Island and batteries around Sullivan Island as Fort Sumter remains target.
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Boston
Washington
Charleston
S. C
General Beauregard
Fort Sumter
Beauregard
U. S
Charleston Harbor
Fort Jackson
Cummings Point
Morris Id
Fort Moultrie
Sullivan Id
Union Men of Rhode Island Unite for Conciliatory Ticket
The Boston Post reports that Rhode Island Union men have again united on a state ticket based on conciliation. The Democratic convention proposes peace by conciliating eight slave states still in the Union to win back the seceded states, contrasting with a hardline stance that could split the Union and create two confederacies.
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Boston Post
Rhode Island
Federal Union Stands or Falls In Uncertain Prospect
The piece argues that the federal union will likely stand or fall in the near term, signaling high stakes for political and constitutional alignment and warning of possible outcomes depending on current pressures.
Missouri Dilemma on Union and Peace Resolutions
A St Louis despatch reports Judge Gamble proposing resolutions urging Missouri to stay in the Union and seek peaceful adjustment. It favors Crittenden proposals, warns against nationwide civil war from coercion, and calls for a people’s constitutional convention. The Missouri Senate backs opposing coercion bills. Missouri did not join the Confederacy until Aug 1861.
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Boston Post
St. Louis
Missouri Senate
Congress
Missouri
Lincoln
North
W C T U Officer Victimized by Sneak Thief in Chicago
Miss Anna V. Gordon vice president at large of the National W C T U, returning to Portland from the West, was robbed in Chicago losing her pocketbook with money and a gold watch presented by Lady Henry Somerset, former international president of the W C T U.
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Portland
Anna V. Gordon
National
Chicago
Engagement in Montreal Tells of April Wedding
The Montreal announcement states Miss Ethel L. Houghton will wed John Theodore Wharton in April. Wharton, a Hotel Thorndike clerk, is to marry from this city as plans unfold.
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Montreal
Can
Ethel L. Houghton
T. Houghton
John Theodore Wharton
Wharton
Thorndike
Brahms C minor Symphony Thrives In New York Debut
The 18th public rehearsal of the Symphony Orchestra in Symphony Hall featured Fiedler in a superb reading of Brahms' C minor symphony. The performance drew high enthusiasm, strong climaxes, and careful pacing though the finale showed episodic aspects. Also paired with Tschaikowsky Romeo and Juliet and Goldoni Le Baruffe Chiozzotte overtures, the concert offered a mix of heroism, sensuous longing, and humor.
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Brahms
Symphony
Symphony Hall
Fiedler
Hamlet
Tschaikowsky
Goldoni
Curious Stomach Patient Visits American Hospital
B J Sykes of Cardston Alberta visited the American Stomach Hospital in Philadelphia. Doctors once gave him one month to live after an operation. He survived, raised wheat on a 500 acre farm last summer, and now enjoys three square meals a day, though the secret remains undisclosed.
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Philadelphia
Penn
B. J. Sykes
Cardston
Alberta
Canada
Mr. Sykes
Sykes
Girl Wins $1000 Tramp to Tampa
Miss Dora Harrison of Brooklyn walked from Jan. 2 to March 9 to Tampa earning a $1000 wager. She telegraphed Brooklyn the prize, spent much of it shopping, and then began the return journey. She shed about 22 pounds and often slept outdoors on the trek. She crossed the distance from Washington to Baltimore in a single day.
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Tampa
Fla
Dora Harrison
Brooklyn
Harrison
Harry Hirschfield
Washington
Baltimore
New Rules for Syracuse Coeds Enforced by Women's League
Syracuse University women’s league enforces rules in coed rooming houses. Callers must leave at 9 30 on Sundays. Only three nights a week can callers be entertained. Doors to rooms must stay open. Houses close at 7 36 pm nightly. Permissions required for events after hours. Lights out 11 pm to 6 am. Girls must register trips when leaving town, including train details and return plans.
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Syracuse
Women’s League of
Syracuse University
Champagne Toast Marks Veterans Banquet Memory
New York report details Battery A Veterans Association of Fast Orange New Jersey planning its annual banquet next month. A flagon of champagne, present at every banquet for 16 years, will be poured to honor the 35 members who have died, with the last survivor to drink in memory of the departed.
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New York
Battery A Veterans’ Association of
Fast Orange
N. J
Discover Remedy for Asthma by Local Chemist
A chemist Mr. DPD J Lane of 532 Lane Ridge St Marys Kan claims a simple asthma remedy tested on long suffered patients, offering a $1 bottle free with payment only if it cures. Send name and address on a postcard for a bottle no money required.
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DPD
J. Lane
Lane Ridg
St. Mary’s
Kan
R. Lane
Shamrocks Free to Ladies at Bowdoin Square Theatre
Bowdoin Square Theatre hosts St Patrick week events with Shamrocks free for women. The promotion invites every daughter of Erin to claim a keepsake from home during the celebration.
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
Erin
St. Patrick’s Week
Charter Member Presents Champagne Bottle
Ferdinand Spellmeyer a charter member of the veteran association presented a bottle of champagne with a large label listing the members names on it.
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Will
Ferdinand Spellmeyer
The
Veteran Association
Widow opens grave to remove husband rings
The widow of Andrew Walker admitted she ordered the grave opened and two rings removed from his fingers claiming the rings are her property. The dead man’s mother disputes ownership and says the body was mutilated in the removal. Undertaker J. H. Sidenfaden aided in securing the rings.
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ST. Joseph, Mo
Andrew Walker
L. M. Walker
J. H. Sidenfaden
Shower of mud for their harems on New York visitors
Two young New York women wore extreme hareem style skirts in South Norwalk on March 10 drawing a hooting crowd. A mud shower followed as police questioned them who fled toward the Mahoce mo Hotel after a failed attempt to arrest.
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South Norwalk
Conn
New York
Mexico
Mahocemo Hotel
Granite Strike Ends as Wage Pact Signed in Milford
A five year wage and working agreement for Milford granite quarries and shops was signed today by Granite Cutters Union and Granite Manufacturers Association. Authority from the national granite cutters organization at Quincy, Mass., transfers negotiation power to the union committee, and all members must follow national officers. Work will resume Monday.
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Milford
N. H
Granite Cutters
Lnion
Granite Manufacturers’ Association
National Organization of the Granite Cutters
Quincy
Mass
Stage Notes Highlight Boston Theatre Weekline
Bates Post at Shubert Theatre presents The Nigger last season's hit. The Fourth Estate closes engagements today. Billie Burke gains favor in Suzanne and The Philosopher in the Apple Orchard at Hollis. Frances Starr to follow with The Easiest Way. Mile. Trentini stars Naughty Marietta at Boston Theatre. Margaret Anglin fans enjoy Green Stockings at Tremont. Cyril Scott stars in She Lottery Man at Majestic with Louise Galloway. The Commuters still a Park favorite. The Girl of My Dreams in Colonial begins third week. The Light Eternal at Globe for Lent. End of the Bridge extended at Castle Square. Caught in Mid Ocean ends at Grand Opera House. Thomas E. Shea returns next week. Mile. Amato debuts The Slums of Paris at Keith's. Lilian Shaw, Will Archie, Marian Murray and company. Sam T. Jack burlesquers at Howard. Van Osten and Elmer Collins cycle act. Trained elephants at Bowdoin Square. Crusoe Girls close at Waldron's. Singer's Be hman at next. Washington Society Girls burletta at Columbia. Abe Reynolds Star and Garter at Gaiety. Continuous performance at Scenic Temple with film and songs. Brindamour jail breaker at Hub Theatre next week. Larry Smith Mamie Champion burlettas at Columbia. Townsend Recital Die Schoene Muellerin at Steinert Hall next Tuesday with Max Heinrich.
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Shuebert Theatre
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Fourth Estate
Billie Burke
Suzanne
Philosopher
Hollis
Frances Starr
Trentini
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Margaret Angin
Tremont
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Light Eternal
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Charles Robinson
Crusoe Girls Company
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Washington Society Girls
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Gaiety Theatre
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Hub
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