Emperor's Funeral and Liberal Unionists Clash
Berlin held a grand imperial funeral while Paris observed a requiem with Carnot present. Across Britain, bells tolled as 91 gun salutes marked the death and government offices faced mourning. In London, meetings of Liberal Unionists debated Russell’s Land bill and arrears, urging government action. Rail strikes disrupt traffic as Nihilists trouble Russia and weather worsens in the north. Meanwhile, Santa Fe and related lines face a major strike. engineers report fatigue and intent to lay off, with freight paralysis and talks ongoing in Chicago and across states.
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Stock Exchange
Berlin
Freneh Badget Committee
Russia
Seiz d
Denmark
City of
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Clyde
England
Scotland
Ireland
Frederick
Two Miles of Wrecks From Delaware Breakwater Storm
Parmapetonia March 16. The shore along the Delaware Breakwater is strewn with wrecks for nearly two miles. About thirty vessels lie wrecked some upright others half visible with ice up to the shrouds. Estimated losses run to $100000 but may rise with rough weather. Names and cargos of several ships are listed. Lifesavers at Lewes and Henlopen struggled to rescue crews from many vessels.
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Penn
Delaware
Philadelphia
Simpson
Tamesia
Somers Point
N.J
Eva Lyne
St. John
N. B
Southerland
Pernambuco
Elliot L. Dow
New London
J. P. Isard
Baltimore
New Haven
George L. Fessenden
Bridgeport
N. J
Daniel R. Wicks
Stonington
Lambert’s Point
Fair Haven
Mass
Flora A. Newco
Wellfleet
Henry W. Newcome
Norfolk
Balast
Index
Gabriel Garrison
Maine
Washington
Eri. H. Belden
Dennis
Crowell
Boothbay
Cambridge
Lewes
Henlopen
Professor Lehman Delivers German Lecture in City Home
The seventh German lecture by Professor Jacob Lehman was delivered last evening at Dr. Paulp’s residence 1165 Bealson street before a receptive audience. He presented a synopsis of Lessing’s works and offered selections from Nathan the Wise in a dramatic reading.
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Jicob Lehman
Vessel activity off Vineyard Sound reported by late Saip News
Report from FaLMorth on March 16 describes United States cruisers patrolling Vineyard Sound. Submerged buoys and shallow shoals near Jussett Harbor entrance are observed while three-nosed schooners anchor nearby. Wind described as Greek from the south, signaling a changing sea state.
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Falmorth
Cantiin Cibos
United States
Areciher Veinens
Vineyard Sound
Dias Ras
Jussett Harbor
Love's Last Tribute A Magnificent Military Display
Emperor William's funeral in Berlin drew hundreds of thousands along Unter den Linden despite extreme cold. Troops lined the route, windows and buildings were draped in black, and a solemn cathedral service featured princes and foreign dignitaries before the coffin was carried to the mausoleum amid artillery salvos.
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Belgium
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Grand Duke
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Henry
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Prince Imperial
Austria
Russia
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Nicholas
Prince
Wales
Italy
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Meer
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France
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Sing Akadamie
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Count von Moltke
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Brandenburg Gate
Unter der Linden
Wiliam
Roumania
Garde du Corps
Charlottenburg
Farwell
Order of the Black Eagle
Hmspress
Victoria
Vienna
Francis Joseph
Charlies
Louis and
Willam
Archdukes
Louis Victor
Charles Salvater
Railroad Accident Near Nolis Pown Embankment Fire
An east bound Delaware Lackawanna and Western train jumped the track near the city. A day coach and two sleepers left the rails and plunged thirty feet, catching fire from stoves. Passengers escaped through windows. one man believed burned to death. Engine brought physicians and extra coaches. List of wounded includes David Gray of Buffalo and his brother fatally injured, J. Tucker, C. Colenmyn, Miss Webster, W. Loeimke, J.J. Immerman, Miss Viant, Sk. Devries, J. P. Kulm, Morrsdink, D. b. Sullivan, Lawrence Sullivan, James Macey, P. L. Graham, and many others with cuts and bruises.
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David Gray
Buffalo
Cuba
J. 2
Tucker
New York
C. Colenmn
Vuliman Porter
Miss Webster
Oil City
Penn
W. Loeimke
Cleveland
J.J. Immerman
Miss Viant
Hamilton
Ont
Sk. Devries
J. P. Kulm
Donkirk
N. Y
Morrsdink
Sandusky
D. Bf. Sullivan
Bulaio
Lawrence Savlivan
Elmira
James Macey
Cheyenne
Wyo
Contu
L. Graham
London
Army Orders from Willetts Point and Posts
The general court martial at Willett’s Point is dissolved. Captain Byron Dawson of the Ninth Cavalry is to report for examination to the army retiring board at Fort Leavenworth. Captain Randolph Norwood of the Second Cavalry is ordered to report to the retiring board at once. Colonel Charles H. Tompkins is designated as quartermaster in north and to the retiring board at Governor’s Island. Captain Joseph J. Dorset of the Fourth Cavalry is ordered to Boston for temporary duty. Major George M. Sternberg, surgeon, is ordered from the city to Biroswieck on official business.
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Maroh
Willei’s Point
Byron Dawson
Ninth Cavalry
Army
Port Leavenworth
Randolph Norwood
Second Cavalry
Tinsety
Charles H. Tompkins
Hesistant
Enorth
Governor’s Island
Williaan Do. Wimnpie Alam
Joseph J. Dorset
Fourth Cavalry
Liam West
Boston
Mas
George M. Sternberg
Ely
Biuoswieck
News in Brief: funerals, accidents, and wage protests
Funeral services for Warren and his wife and two children were held at Windsor Missouri with a three hearse procession. A locomotive boiler explosion in Fairville left Clarke, Smith, and Haima severely injured. Margaret Harrington, widow of Patrick Harrington, died near Worismouth, Nile. Three Salvation Army members in Lowell were fined for public disturbances. A construction train on the Mexican National rail line toppled an embankment, killing six and injuring twenty. Shipyard mechanics in Bath Maine lined up wage increases of six and a half dollars a day to start Saturday, while workers planned a five-day strike pending compliance.
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Windsor
Fairville
Jouginss Clark
Smith
Andrew Haima
Margaret Harrington
Patrick Marrington
Worismouth
Nile
Salvation Army
Lowell
Posse
Puvile Street
Jey
Mexican National Railway
Bath
Touraday
Nauty Shein
Rumor of a mysterious Q car in freight yard
A playful remark by a Loston & Lowell railroad official sparked rumors of a Chicago Burlington Q car found in the yard. Reporters traced a search through yard tracks and bridges to Cambridge, learning from crews that Q cars do exist and are occasionally loaded with grain. Bob denied any truth to the rumor, noting past Q car movements and future possibilities.
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W. B. Strong
Atchison Road
Chicago
Boston
Union Pacific
Loston & Lowell Railroad
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Burlington & Quincy
Post
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Bob
Accident at Springfield Destroys Locomotives and Kills Conductors
The first New England railroad train through Springfield was ditched near Armory Hill depot at 1:80 PM. Two locomotives left the track and a steam pipe burst fatally scalding conductor Hinett and injuring fireman Nichols and brakeman Mekune. Hinett died at 6:30 PM from steam inhalation. Nichols and Mekune were hospitalized with poor prospects. David Damon, 53, of Chesterfield, froze to death after going astray in the storm. his body was found near his home.
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Nichols
Hartford
McKune
David Damon
Large fires damage several stores in multiple cities
Fires tear through Coogan Bros. furniture on Grand and Bowery with $150000 loss after revival, Gimbel’s dry goods and other firms incur damage. West Walter street blaze destroys saloon and Johnson Electric building with insured losses around $250000. Philadelphia fire levels businesses on Arch street and nearby factories, with losses near $250000. additional blazes in Augusta Missouri and Arctic shoestore area cause significant property damage and insurance claims.
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Watel
Gimbel
Atkins, Orden & Co
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Arch Street
Cope and & Bacony Deniers
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Sailer, Lewin & Co
GFP
Blake Manufacturing Company
Aucusta
Riverside
Maine Central Railroad
Maine Central Railroas
ProvideNce
Arctic
Gosaein
Cullen
Henry Whitaker
William B. Westcott
Wyoming
Tnsiwance
Home Company of
Boundary talks aim to set Alaska Canada limit jointly
In the House of Commons Sir John Macdonald stated negotiations are in progress among the United States Great Britain and Canada to secure by joint action an early delimitation of the boundary between Alaska and Canada.
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House of Commons
Laursday
United States
Great Britain
Canada
Alaska
New York Reaches Normal After Blizzard Strikes
In New York the city resumes normal condition as snow melts and surface cars run regularly. Telegraph wires recover, mails move well, and 130 bodies are interred at Calvary cemetery after delays from the storm. Trains reach South Norwalk. Bridgeport hopes to be reached. Nearby, fatalities and missing persons mount in New Jersey and Harlem area as a snow plough accident near Sharon, New York, claims several lives and injures others.
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John Short
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Hackensack Plank Road
Thomas O'Neil
Clinton Avenue
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Union Hill
Danie Fuss
Columbia Street
John Kuntz
New England Rail Lines Thaw Amid SnowStorm Recovery
The Nutmeg State reports restoration of rail communication between Boston and New York after a severe storm. Several lines began reopening on March 16, with the Air Line to Willimantic still closed. Reports note heavy snow, downed poles, wrecks, and ongoing efforts to clear lines. Officials cite shortages and economic losses from hats shipments to manufacturers and a fresh meat famine in outlying districts.
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