Severe Cape storm cuts telegraph lines and poles
The Cape reports the heaviest snow storm of the season from the east and northeast. Telegraph wires and poles are down across the region, stopping telegraphic communication to Boston. In Snowich and ChatHam the gale worsens, roads clog, and some ships in harbor drag ashore with no serious damage.
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Wellfleet
Cape
Sanowich
Here
Yarmouth
Western Union
Boston
ChatHam
Chatham Loop
Tufts College reunion at Young's Hotel hosts officers elected
The Tufts College Alumni Club of Boston held its annual reunion at Young's Hotel with eighty members present. Officers elected for the coming year included President Hosea M. Knowlton and secretary treasurer Henry C. Meserve.
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Tufts College
Boston
Young’s Hotel
Hosea M. Knowlton
Henry C. Meserve
J. W. Freese
F. E B. Harrington
A. A. Miner
J. Coleman Adams
Chicago
Tweed
Cambridge
Tufts
T. J. Sawyer
Capen
Rrod Miner
W. R
Xr Shipman
John W. Hammond
Supreme Court of Massachusetts
Byron Grace
Boston Latin School
Tufts Colege Glee Club
Weather indications for New England and eastern New York
For twenty four hours from 7 am Saturday March 12 forecast calls for fair weather and warmer temperatures in New England and eastern New York with northerly winds. Cautionary signals remain on the Atlantic coast from New Haven to Eastport.
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Washington
New England
New York
Atlantic
New Haven
Eastport
Petition Drive Roils South Boston Street Rail
Men who quit the South Boston Street Railway gathered at St Michael's Hall to tell stories sing and discuss signers for a petition urging the Metropolitan company to run cars in South Boston. A daylong disturbance stemmed from a new driver missing a switch causing occasional delays.
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South Boston Street Railway Company
St. Michael’s Hall
Fourth and I Streets
Metropolitan Company
Boston
Bay State Club guests depart for Boston and other items
The morning news reports Bay State Club guests leaving Washington for Boston. Civil service probes into Postmaster Harritty of Philadelphia proceed while Treasurer Jordan asserts no financial alarm. Rail talks conclude on passenger rates as trunk line presidents meet in New York. Public funeral for Henry Ward Beecher and other items follow.
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Bay State Club
Washington
Boston
Harritty
Philadelphia
Civil Service Commission
Jordan
Baltimore & Ohio
Richmond
Hanover
Old Colony Railroad
New York
Henry Ward Beecher
McKinney
New Hampshire
Cleary
George S. Parker
Democratic State Central Committee
Rhode Island
United States Marshal
Cook County
Worcester
General Pickett
Dissension in Conservative ranks over Irish question
Reports cite serious dissensions among Conservatives on the Irish question. General Buller denies the published version of his evidence before the land commission. The Prince of Wales will begin the jubilee race and enter his schooner. The London Telegraph claims Russia profited from Terry disclosures. Lord George Hamilton clears America in the Chatham matter. The Reichstag passes the septemate bill.
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Buller
Land Commission
Prince of Wales
London Telegraph
Russia
Terry
George Hamilton
Admiralty
America
Chatham
Reichstag
Annual Boston Club Reunions and City Notes
Fair and warmer today. James Russell Lowell gave a lecture on Early English Dramatists. Tufts College Club of Boston holds its annual reunion. Boston Commandery Knights Templar marks 85th anniversary with a ball. Boston bankers see no danger from surplus in the national Treasury. South Boston Railway Company employees met. Dorchester High School Association also reunites. Boston Executive Business Association plans a new line to the West. Congressman Morse offers a tariff reform idea. Legislature holds short sessions with bare quorums. Stocks rise with Boston & Lowell and Hastern leading.
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James Russell Lowell
Tufts College Club
Boston
Boston Commandery
Knights Templars
National Treasury
South Boston Railway Company
Dorchester High School Association
Boston Executive Business Association
Morse
Boston & Lowell
Hastern
Railroad Smash Up Injures Thirty Passengers
A south bound Jacksonville Southern train jumped the track between Virden and Girard Illinois. Thirty passengers were injured with State Senator E Southworth among those hurt. Train master L M Smith and an elderly woman were seriously injured. Authorities suspect excessive speed and racing with a parallel Chicago and Alton line.
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Lircurreto
Ill
Jacksonville Southern Railroad
Virden
Girard
E. Southworth
L. M. Smith
Wabash Road
Jacksonville Road
Chicago & Alton Road
Fires Reported In Brighton House and Shipping Cargo
Fire officials logged three incidents. A blaze in the Centennial House at Brighton, owned by John H. Walsh, caused about 1000 dollars damage from an overheated stove. Separately, rags aboard the steamer Principia at Pier 8 burned, with 1000 dollars in damage and smoldering noted for days. A third alert at 7 20 evening at 15 Rogers Avenue chimney caused no damage.
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Centennial House
Brighton
John H. Walsh
Principia
Furness
Hoosace Tunnel
Rogers Avenue
Governor Aimes and Brackett guests at Mercantile Library
Governor Aimes and Lieutenant-Governor Brackett visited the Mercantile Library Association rooms after a high school reunion. Vice-President Hathorne and State Treasurer Board introduced the guests to members. Attendees included ex-Congressman Ranney Alderman Allen Rev P B Moxom Dr Eastman and Senator Jordan. The Lotus Glee Club performed and refreshments were served.
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Aimes
Brackett
Mercantile Library Association
Edward J. Hathorne
Ranney
Allen
Moxom
Eastman
Jordan
Lotus Glee Club
Denial by Buller Over Coercion Reference Errors
General Buller disputes a published version of his land commission testimony claiming no coercion reference. The article notes a misprint blending Knipes report with Buller's remarks, while Conservatives accuse Parnellites of spreading the error. The piece also covers Irish land debate and a dodgy jury session in New York.
Prince of Wales to Start 1000 Guinea Jubilee Race
The Prince of Wales presided at the Royal Thames Yacht Club annual meeting. He agreed to start the 1000 guinea jubilee race on June 14 with a course from the Nore northward along the east coast of Miyland to Dover.
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London
Prince of Wales
Royal Thames Yacht Club
Nore
Miyland
Scotland
Ireland
Dover
English Channel
Great Britain
Reichstag Passes Septennate Bill Amid Applause
The septennate bill was read the third time in the Reichstag and passed 227 to 81 with 84 abstentions. Conservatives and National Liberals supported the measure while New German Liberals Socialists and Alsatians formed the minority.
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Brerun
Reichstag
Suspicions Cast Upon Russia In Naval Designs Sale
London reports the Admiralty has trustworthy information that Russia obtained drawings and papers connected with British naval designs. The material was sold by Terry, the Chatham naval yard draughtsman who has just been discharged. The government says no charges have been made against the American legation or American papers, and a possible oath requirement for officials is being considered.
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Russia
London
The
Telegraph
Admiralty
Terry
Navy
Chatham
George Hamilton
House of Commons
Legation
Chathatta Navy Yard
Lord George Hamilton
Tie
Jury foreman chosen in Cleary trial in New York
In New York on March 11 Alexander I. Bachman a diamond dealer of 118 West Forty-first street was accepted as foreman of the jury in the trial of former Alderman Cleary replacing Mulcahy.
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Lockwood
Foote
William Delamater
West Thirteenth Street
New York
Cleary
Alexander I. Bachman
West Forty-first Street
Mulcahy
Rhode Island Politics Shakeup in Democratic Central Committee
Providence March 11 The Democratic State central committee organized with D. W. Pond as chairman Hugh J Carroll secretary and Oscar Lapham treasurer A special committee was named for the western district special election Judge Bradley is favored by Republicans lack leaders in key races The committee ordered 5000 copies of Chairman Gorman speech for campaign use The marshalship remains vacant with McWilliams handling duties via the port and the customs house Officials campaign for marshal appointment to block Republican money in upcoming contests
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Providence
R.I
Democratic State Central Committee
D. W. Pond
Woonsocket
Hugh J. Carroll
Oscar Lapham
Judge Bradley
State Central Committee
Gorman
Bradley
United States Marshalship
Coggeshall
Port McWilliams
Custom House
Colonel Wheeler
William G. Beach
S. S. Klaisdell
Sheriff Goodell
Haynes's scheme fails in New Hampshire election dispute
In Concord the governor and council rejected Haynes and McKinney proposed ballot inspection plan for the 1886 congressional race. Results show McKinney Dem 16,705. Haynes Rep 18,265 in the first district. Gallinger Rep 19,715. Bailey Dem 18,549 in the second district. Certificates issued to Gallinger and McKinney and twenty-one Senators-elect.
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Concord
N. H
Haynes-MccKinney
Chandler
Haynes
Congress
Secretary of State
McKinney
L. F. MciXinney
Mr. A. Haynes
Scattering
J. H. Gallinger
W. W. Bailey
Messrs. Gallinger
Death of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher Shocks Brooklyn
All Brooklyn mourns as Rev. Henry Ward Beecher dies. Plymouth Church crowds, police lines, and church services mark the funeral period. Clerical Union adopts a memorial minute praising his ministry, liberty advocacy, and philanthropy, with resolutions to attend the funeral and send condolences.
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New York
Brooklyn
Henry Ward Beecher
Plymouth Church
Fulton Avenue
Plymouth Company
Thirteenth Regiment
Mr. Beecher
Jesus
Charles H. Hall
First Presbyterian Church
Henry Street
First Baptist Church
Clinton Street
Church of Our Saviour
Pierrepont Street
Sands Street
Clerical Union
Chicago
Sumter
Christ
Jesus of Nazareth
T. de Witt Talmage
John Hamstone
Edward P. Terhune
Edward P. Ingersoll
J. Winthrop Rageman
I. K. Cunk
A. J. Lyman
George 8. Reed
C. H. Buck
Justin. Fullen
Charles E. West
Josiah Strong
M. B. Chapman
Lewis Francis
N. D. Gulick
D. C. Eddy
George P. Mains
I. L. Wells
T. E. Nelson
B. B. Kelsay
F. G. Roberts
Edward Braisien
Arrived Ship and Steamers Reach London In March
New York reports the arrival of the Black Hawk from Amsterdans and the bark Lillian M. Vigns with destination London. A Craighill steamer arrived in Boston on its London run, marking a March 11 progress update in transatlantic traffic.
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New York
Black Hawk
Amsterdans
Lillian M. Vigns
London
Loxpow
Craighill
Boston
Not Yet a Failure in Baltimore & Ohio Syndicate Plans
A New York statement says President Garrett grants time to take a majority stake in Baltimore & Ohio with a written agreement giving a party the right to buy stock. The price caps at 200 percent, with Garrett and Gould in the syndicate and Sully retaining influence. Cash funding and bank loans are discussed. a new company formation is not planned.
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New York
Baltimore & Ohio
Garrett
Jess
Gould
New York City
Sully
Richmond
First National Bank
Drexel, Morgan & Co
Winslow, Lamier & Co
Richmond Terminal Company
Trunk Line Presidents Agree on Fare Reforms
The trunk line presidents meeting in New York, led by Pennsylvanias President Roberts, approved the passenger and freight agents reports with minor edits. They preserved second class westbound tickets to Chicago but abolished second class on other routes, kept immigrant fares Europe unchanged, and set abolishment of agent commissions with a law taking effect April 5.
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New York
Fink
Roberts
Pennsylvania Company
Chicago
Europe
Heywood Causes Arrest After Worcester Strike Incident
In Worcester on March 11, Mr. Heywood’s shop closed with fifty policemen present. He reported an insult by a striker who called him a scab, leading to the arrest of Robert A. Finisher. Four striker aides helped maintain order. no serious trouble occurred.
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Heywood
Robert A. Finisher
Bay State
Pen Picture of Captain Eads From a Washington Despatch
A Washington despatch sketches Captain Eads as a diminutive, orderly engineer with flaxen gray hair and blue eyes. He wears a black skull cap and broadcloth suit, is reserved, persuasive, and bold in lobbying, and counts President and Mrs. Cleveland as warm supporters who once toured his ship railway model in the Capitol basement.
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Washington
Captain Eads
Eada
Capitol
Cleveland
Funeral for Charles A. Kimball Held in Cambridge
Funeral services for Charles A. Kimball were held at 7 Norfolk Street Cambridge. Kimball, a former coach line owner between Harvard Square and Boston, later ran the Broadway line in New York. He died aged 71, leaving two children. The National Lancers attended. interment was at Mt. Auburn.
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Charles A. Kimball
James Pike
Norfolk Street
Cambridge
Kimball
Harvard Square
Boston
Cambridge Railroad
New York
Broadway
Tie
National Lancers
Mt. Auburn
No Reason for Alarm Over Spring Currency Demand
Treasury official notes no panic risk from bond calls and surplus, with power to buy bonds if needed. The main concern is spring demand for small currency, aided by New York sub-treasury holdings of gold coins and limited silver certificate issuance due to a stalled deficiency bill. About 36 million dollars in silver certificates issued this year already, with more to come as banks bear transport costs.
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Washington
Jordan
Treasury
Treasury Department
New York
Sub-Treasury
Boston Financiers Reject Panic Over Treasury Surplus
Chicago and Boston bankers discuss money market. they see no imminent panic as the Treasury surplus shrinks. They note strong business, rail and iron prosperity, and argue only a large revenue distribution could tighten liquidity. Some fear stringency if Congress stalls appropriations. others urge caution but expect no crisis before fall session.
Actor Lytton Sothern Dies in London of Peritonitis
Lytton Edward Sothern, renowned actor and son of the late E A Sorthern, has died in London from peritonitis. The passing marks the end of a storied stage and screen career.
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Lytton Edward Sothern
E. A. Sorthern
London
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