Use of Ocean Cables Prevented Old War in Central America
In Mexico City on March 12, reports say cable networks prevented an old fashioned war among Central American republics. The rapid transmission of war news impressed Diaz and other powers to press Guatemala toward peaceful settlement with its neighbors. The president’s decisive action draws much applause.
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West Shore railroad assures uninterrupted service to Buffalo
New York dispatch states there is no interruption to passenger or freight train service on the West Shore railway to and from Buffalo despite recent difficulties with the Buffalo New York and Philadelphia railways. Trains will arrive at and depart from the West Shore station at Seneca and Jefferson Streets, Buffalo, with free conveyance of passengers and baggage to city ticket offices at Maine and Exchange Streets.
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Thompson bid for revenue post draws wide support in Congress
Telegrams from Washington indicate Carlisle Beck and Blackburn pushed for Phil Thompson of Kentucky as commissioner of internal revenue. Morrison urged the appointment. liquor interests and Kentucky delegation rally behind him. Opponents include Randall who argues the post should not go to Kentucky. Manning opposes, citing concerns about Kentucky’s whiskey industry. Also noted are canal treaty withdrawals, senate committee reorganizations, bank extensions, a court martial halt, cabinet meeting changes, and staff appointments including Col. Dickerson as treasury chief clerk.
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Senate Debates Florida Land Grants Railroads Contested
In Washington on March 12, Senator Van Wyck urged action to block the sale of lands granted to Florida to aid railroad construction. He read a letter detailing settlers hardships caused by grantees and criticized Interior Department actions from 1860 onward. The debate touched on prior refusals, later reversals, and the ongoing contention over land claims, with adjournment following remarks by Senators Cal ly, Plumb and Morgan.
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Ruel Durkee Defeated in His Own Town in N H
Special Correspondence reports Croydon New Hampshire politics shifting as Ruel Durkee a longtime Republican power broker is defeated in his hometown. After decades influencing governors congressmen and legislators Durkee loses first selectman seat and remains politically dead says the Boston Post correspondent.
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Fire Devours St Dominick's Church in Washington
Flames issued from the boiler room beneath the rear altar at St Dominick's Catholic church in Washington spreading rapidly to the interior. The stone building 200 by 80 feet valued at about 100000 with only 5000 of insurance burned despite rapid fire department response. Other brief fire reports from Rahway Framingham East Boston Stroudsburg Easton and Olean noted losses and casualties.
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London Seeks Peace as Russia Afghan Action Probed
Semi official reports say high level protests have reached the czar, yet responses chill hopes for avoiding hostilities between England and Russia. Cabinet debates Russia Afghan moves, with talks of mediation by Germany and preparations at Portsmouth dockyard. Queen Victoria and Emperor William exchange autographs as Bismarck remains quiet.
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Hiring machinists to go west amid Wabash strike
Boston eye view shows Missouri Pacific recruiting machinists carpenters and other workers to replace strikers. George W Halstead explains wage of 270 a day with steady work and transport from Detroit to Springfield while men sign guarantees. Reports from Kansas City Atchison Sedalia Jefferson City and St Louis detail strike impact and cautious railroad responses.
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Sleep quotes and modern life in The Gentleman's Magazine
The article discusses Dr Malins view that eight hours sleep is proper for a man in modern city life. It contrasts proverbs claiming five to nine hours and eleven for wickedness, notes country life observations, and cites Kant Goethe Wellington and a schoolmaster on sleep needs. It ends with a remark on a two hour post prandial siesta.
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Terrible Missiles Demonstrate Destructive Six Inch Shells
Washington March 12 The second in a series of trials under the Senate Military Committee tested six inch nitrogelatine filled shells at the Potomac between Georgetown and Chain Bridge. Four shots created wrecked rock faces and craters, with debris hurled across the canal. Foreign legations observers called the results impressive and the system safe, noting potential for wrecking unarmored ships and stressing the shell’s reliable firing.
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Boston Theatre and Senate Music Scene Report
The piece notes a free Sen ate chamber performance of Suppe's Bo sespio with President Pillsbury in the chair and a noble senate company, praising the artist. It then covers Boston theatre offerings with Mr Lawrence Barrett, Mr Howell, and cast changes for A Tin Soldier and Rag Baby, plus Adele Margulies concerts and an Gettysburg cyclorama exhibition.
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Guatemala's Central American Unification Crises Erupts
News from LIBERTAD dated March 12 reports Guatemala's Barrios proposing one Central American republic and taking command of all forces. Honduras accepts, San Salvador Nicaragua and Costa Rica reject. San Salvador resists invasion, Diaz of Mexico warns, and Zaldivar seeks peaceful mediation. Public support for Diaz grows.
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Aunt Polly Bassett's Singin Skews Draws Large Audience
A large audience packed the association hall for Aunt Polly Bassett's Singin Skews last night with high encore counts. Joel's solos delighted the crowd and Belinda Bassett's dance drew laughter while the Park Concert company is slated to perform next Thursday evening.
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C M Howards Triumph In Lynn Polo Bout
In the Shoe and Leather tournament at Lynn on Thursday evening the C M Howards defeated David Shoe Company 3 goals to 1 in 2im. 243. A member of the former received a severe blow on the head. Plymouth Mass March 12 An Old Colony league polo game at Plymouth tonight.
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Attending Physicians Deny Dr Brown Access to Gen Grant
Dr Brown of North Adams sought to see General Grant but was refused admission without a note from Dr Barker. Brown cites discord among doctors over treatment and notes Grant’s condition. medical tests reportedly reveal cancerous throat disease of malignant form.
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Officials Reveal Details In Sullivan County Transfer
Records show on August 9 1880 Edward Thompson of Charlestown NH offered to buy all Northern railroad shares in Sullivan county railroad. The finance committee negotiated and by Sept 10 sold to Vermont Valley railroad for 700000 with 100000 paid upfront and 760000 later. Shares held by Boston Safe Deposit and Trust as trustees then transferred to Vermont Valley. Northern officials deny crookedness and seek full investigation. Northern directorate changes include Henry C Sherburne’s resignation, Alvah W Sulloway elected president, Silas Pierce named director.
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Silas Pierce
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A Curious Corner Sideshow of a Rusted Horse and Buggy
On a Devonshire and State street corner a restored relic horse and tattered buggy drew astonished laughter. Passersby watched the antiquated trio, reins flapping, wheels tilted, as the aged owner appeared and slowly moved on, a living museum of neglect and time.
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Court awards Alabama Claims judgments in multiple estates
A Washington court list shows numerous figures with interest at 4 percent from specified dates, naming cases No 219 to No 4550. Names include Elizabeth M. Larkin executrix, Frank Phelps, John Neal, William Hackett, Martha K. Trefethen, James A. Jones assignee, and firms like Hale & Co. and Bunker & Carpenter, with dates ranging 1854 to 1883 and totals in hundreds to thousands of dollars.
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Lectures on Japanese life and art by Edward Mouse
Professor Edward Mouse of Salem will give six lectures on Japanese life and art at Hawthorne rooms starting March 24 under the auspices of prominent literary and artistic figures. Tickets are limited and available at Doll Richards or via subscription at the St Botolph club.
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Mob hangs three prisoners near Macon City
Troy Tennessee reports that Ambrose Young Charles Latham and Frank Freeman were arrested in Montgomery murder case and while guarded at Macon City last night a mob overpowered guards removed the prisoners and hanged them just outside the town. Their bodies were found this morning.
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Bills Reported by Judiciary and Taxation Committees
Mr Dunbar reports bills on recognizances of witnesses and insolvent debtor discharges. Mr Thayer reports a bill on appeals from police and district court judgments. Mr Howland reports withdrawal to validate Douglass votes. Mr Dunbar reports liability of inn holders. Mr Burt reports against the Danvers state lunatic hospital resolve.
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Biennial Sessions Amendment Debated In General Court
The house approved admission of several petitions and examined committee reports on topics from town meeting validations in Graf ton to water bonds for Marlboro and the Utah Emigrant Aid Society. The biennial sessions resolution then advanced with a split vote among Boston members and allies, closing debate at 3 15.
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Lawmaker Hearing on American Bell Capital Rise
Legislative Mercantile Affairs committee continued hearings on American Bell Telephone’s petition to raise capital to 30 million. Ex Councillor Lilley argued remonstrants oppose the move, citing watered stock, large profits, and alleged fraudulent entries. He urged scrutiny before any increase, noting wide statewide opposition and potential tax effects.
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Wamsutta Mills elects Pierce president in New Bedford
At a special meeting of the Wamsutta mills corporation in New Bedford Massachusetts Kon Andrew G Pierce was elected president replacing the late Hon Joseph Grinnell. Other notes include Dover New Hampshire electing city officials and a suspicious death in Waterbury Connecticut from a lamp explosion. A labor dispute in Haverhill Massachusetts saw a man fined for carrying a Knights of Labor banner.
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Amherst president ill with Velas in the head at home
President Julius H. Seelye of Amherst Massachusetts is reported seriously ill with Velas in the head after a bad night. Friends are alarmed as physicians monitor his condition. In related news, Hon John Lynch of Washington formerly Maine congressman married Anne E Weston private ceremony at the Spring residence in Portland Missouri and will move to Washington.
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