Witnesses Wretchedness of Chippewa on Northern Reservation
Bishop Shanley of North Dakota describes in Philadelphia the famine and freezing huts of Chippewa Indians on a northern reservation. He reports 11 million acres stolen, 1030 Indians living in 5000 acres, 40 to 44 below zero, starving deaths, inadequate housing, and US appropriations of only 5000 dollars spent on flour and pork. He urges relief and condemns government policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phmaadelphia
John Shanley
North Dakota
Dakota Territory
United States
Siberia
Catholic Indian Bureau
Effect of the Crevasse
The Times Democrat reports from Vicksburg that a crevasse in the river is at least 1000 feet wide with ends receding rapidly. The levee stands about fifteen feet high and a deep flood waters a wide channel. River levels fell three inches at Vicksburg and four at Lake Providence in the 24 hours, while the flood swells flood several plantations and threatens one fourth of East Carroll Parish and much of Tensas and Madison parishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Times- Democrat
Vicksburg
Raleigh
Pecan Grove
Lake Providence
East Carroll Parish
Tensas
Madison Parishes
Admission of Wyoming Idaho New Mexico and Arizona as States
Washington March 16 The House committee on Territories adopted a party line resolution to push the admission bills of Wyoming Idaho New Mexico and Arizona through the House with immediate consideration. A rival Democratic motion to set a specific order failed. The plan is to proceed swiftly, barring revenue or appropriation matters, until all four state bills are disposed of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph
New Mexico
House Committee On Territories
Committee On Territories
Wyoming
Baker
House
Idaho
Committee On ‘Territories
Arizona
Springer
City of Mexico to build continent's finest hotel
The City of Mexico plans a flagship hotel costing over 2 million dollars. Mexican capitalists fund the project with a 1 million dollar subsidy from the Diaz government. The five story hotel will house 400 guest rooms around a central court and use stone quarried 70 miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Mexico
Senator Morgan notes funding bill won’t derail postal telegraph plan
Senator Morgan of Alabama, on the Pacifi c railroad funding bill select committee, argues the bill cannot interfere with Postmaster General Wanamaker’s postal telegraph project. He explains the government holds only a second mortgage lien and must work with railroads’ directors to use their lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Morgan
Alabama
Wanamaker
Pacific Railroads
Shuld
Congress
Union and
Central Pacific
Frye
Treasury
Davis
Minnesota
President orders removal of boomers from Cherokee Strip
Washington March 16 President Harrison announces lands known as the Cherokee strip are closed to settlement. The proclamation warns settlers they are unlawfully entering and will be removed. Troops were ordered to Guthrie to compel evacuation as demand grows for enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee Strip
Congress
Oklahoma
Houses
Benjamin Harrison
Guturir
I. T
Merritt
Fort Leavenworth
Arkansas City
Kan
House Proceedings Report On Treasury Mortgage and War Flood Measures
In Wasu Hincron March 16 the House, by Dalzell, adopted a resolution asking the Treasury Secretary for details on government ownership of any Pacific railroad first mortgage securities and related terms. Breckinridge offered a War Department inquiry on flood defenses and rescue steamers. adopted. The Navy yard reconstruction estimate for Portsmouth, NH was read. Lodge moved to transfer the revenue cutter service to the Navy. The House paused to honor William D. Kelley with memorial services led by multiple representatives from several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasu Hincron
Secretary of War
War Department
House
Department
Mississippi River Commission
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Yard
Portsmouth
N. H
Lodge
Massachusetts
Committee On Naval Affairs
Revenue Cutter Service
Treasury Department
Navy Department
William D. Kelley
Crimes Aboard Constance and Walker Armington Shock Crew
In Manila Bay aboard the Constance Thomas Walmsley accuses first mate George H Johns and second mate Lees of brutal assault including blows with a belaying pin and an axe while Nick Knight and other sailors were attacked. Knight shot in the cheek and chest. Two sailors jump overboard as violence erupts. In Providence Second Mate Charles Flood is jailed for murderous assault on First Mate Edward Huber with an iron rod leaving him unconscious and grievously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas Walmsley
Constance
United States
Shields
George H. Johns
Johns
Bernhard
St. John
N. B
Hong Kong
Manila
Walmsley
Manila Bay
Lees
Isaac Burton
John Knight
Knight
Gorman
John Griffin
Providence
R. L
Charles Flood
Walker Armington
Edward Huber
Huber
Flood
Arminton
Secretay Tracy On Board U S S Dispatch Ashore
Secretary Tracy aboard the U S S Dispatch went ashore at Cedar Point Shoal at 4 p m Saturday. Captain Geoghegan attempted to save the vessel until 3:80 this morning but could not move her. Five men drowned when a yawlboat sank near York Spit Light. The schooner’s name is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balimore
the Sun
William Geoghegan
Sue
United States
Dispatch
Cedar Point Shoal
Geoghegan
Tracy
Norfolk
Alcryon Nelson Suits Face Contempt Hearing In N T A Case
In New York on March 16 Judge Corlett heard the show cause motion against the National Trotting Association and its president for contempt over an injunction in the Alcryon Nelson suits. Testimony included a Rochester Driving Park official recounting alleged fraud and bribery surrounding the 1889 race involving Aleyron. Plaintiffs’ counsel were M. J. Smiley and Norris Morey, defendants D. N. Lockwood and W B Hoyt. The judge gave both sides 20 days to file briefs, delaying a decision for about a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NFALO
N. Y
National Trotting Association
Alryon- Nelson
Corlett
M. J. Smiley
Grand Rapids
Mich
Norris Morey
D. N. Lockwood
Willian B. Hoyt
Aleyron
Deponent
Noble
Robens
Nelson
Hoyt
N.T. A
Frraud
Serious Accident To A Somnambulist Mrs Cheney
Mrs Cheney wife of ex Governor P C Cheney suffered a serious fall from a staircase landing nearly twenty feet in a somnambulistic state. Doctors report dislocation of pelvic bones and severe bruises with possible internal injuries. She remains in critical condition after returning from Washington with her husband.
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Manchester
N. H
Cheney
P. C. Cheney
Mrs. Cheney
Washington
Boarder Held After Forgery Suspect Identified
New Haven reports Joseph A. Emory, a boarder at Aldrich House, found under a bed last night. He was recognized at the police station as the Boston forger of a $500 check and is held for Boston officials awaiting action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Joseph A. Emory
Aldrich House
Boston
Emory
Navy Orders Promote and Relieve Officers
Washington March 16 Ensign Allen G Rodgers ordered to examination for promotion Assistant Paymaster S L Heap ordered to the Despatch Ensign Harry George detached from the New Hampshire and ordered to the coast survey Commander E T Woodward granted leave of absence for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
SpPrcr
Allen G. Rodgers
S. L. Heap
Harry George
New Hampshire
Coast Survey
E. T. Woodward
Two youths jailed for vandalizing Hanover Salutation store window
Last evening Antonio Calatresla and Alphonso Innacco allegedly broke a plate glass window valued at 125 dollars in Patrick Canaly's Hanover and Salutation street store. Officer Flynn arrested them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Calatresla
Alphonso Innacco
Patrick Canaly
Hanover and
Salutation Streets
Flynn
Wounds Treated by Salvation Oil and Dr Bull's Syrup Ad
An affordable ad-note promotes Salvation Oil as the best remedy for wounds incised or confused. It also advises keeping Dr Bull's Cough Syrup on hand throughout all four seasons, priced at 25 cents.
Fire Record Across Cities Reports Widespread Losses
Early hours fire at Mrs. Mary E. McDermott home on Liberty and Central caused $1000 to $1500 in damage plus $100 losses for E. H. Alden. McDermott insures $800 on house and $400 on furniture. Other fires reported in Kirkville Calais Reaina Keene Springfield and more with losses ranging from thousands to over $200,000 and multiple insured properties.
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Lynn
Mary E. McDermott
Liberty Street
Central Avenue
E. H. Alden
Reaina
Man
Smith’s
Palmer House
Ferguson’s Hardware
Mowat’s
Black’s
New York
Cedar Street
London
Mersa
Glamorganshire
Wales
Calais
Spruce Lang
James Murchie & Sons
Milltown
Keene
N. H
Wheelden & Son
Leo Club
Rafferty
Springfield
Goode & Reese
Edward C Perkins and wife Helen die of typhoid pneumonia
Edward C Perkins of Salem and his wife Helen died within hours of each other from typhoid pneumonia after a brief illness at their Cabot street home. Perkins, 26, was a Beverly National Bank teller and Ward 5 Common Council reader, a Mason and Naumkeag Fire Club member. City Hall flag at half mast. City Council to meet tonight to address the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Perkins
Helen
Salem
Cabot Street
South Salem
Mr. Perkins
Beverly National Bank
Starr King Lodge
A. M
Naumkeag Fire Club
O. B. Stone
Saltenstail School
City Hall
Death of J Anson Guild Prominent Brookline Official
J Anson Guild of Brookline died at his Elm Place residence after a year with illness pneumonia caused his death. Born in Dedham about 66 years ago, he moved to Brookline as a boy and built a business on Boylston and Washington streets before retiring with a fortune. He served on the Board of Assessors for 14 years, helped organize Brookline National Bank becoming its president, and held treasurer posts with Brookline Savings Bank and the Brookline Unitarian Society. Funeral at the Unitarian Church tomorrow afternoon with entombment at Walnut Hill. the town hall flag is at half mast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Anson Guild
Joel Anson Guild
Brookline
Elm Place
Mr. Guild
Dedham
J. Davenport
Suld
Boylston and
Washington Streets
Board of Assessors
Guild
Brookline Savings Bank
Brookline National Bank
Beethoven Lodge of Free Masons
Prominent actor John Maclean dies in London
John Maclean a veteran actor and Mason dies suddenly in London on Saturday afternoon from paralysis. He had toured the United States as lead with Mary Anderson under Mr Abbey and returned when the actress collapsed. He was found dead in bed after attending a Masonic function the prior night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Maclean
London
United States
Mary Anderson
Mr. Abbey
England
Masonic Paraller
Oliver L. Giddings
Exeter
N. H
Wellesley College
Sanborn Seminary
Kingston
Philadelphia
Fannie Waller
Fannie
Peabody
Virginia
Washington
D. P. Grosvenor
Waller
Baptist Church
Charles J. Nehrbas
New York
College of the City of New York
Columbia College Law School
Marine Court
City Court
Sinnott
United Democratic
Nehrbas
Central Turnsverein
Geman Poliklinik
Arion and Liederkranz
German Hospital
New York Mannerchor
Manhattan Club
New Amsterdam Club
Daniel R. Goodwin
University of Pennsylvania
Protestant Episcopal Divinity School
Benjamin Edwards
Lowell
First Baptist Church
Hale Street
Westford
Electric Car Crash on Warren Street Near Townsend Street
An evening collision on Warren street involved carriage occupants William Bentham and sister of Holmes Place plus Arthur Battison of King Street and an unnamed woman. Electric car No 81 driven by Michael Kelly struck the carriage hidden by a wall. the horse toppled, broke the shafts, and bolted before being recaptured.
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Warren _ street
Townsend Street
William Bentham
Holmes Place
Dorchester
Arthur Battison
King Street
Michael Kelly
William L. Hall
Boston Street
Medieval Hymn Writers at Mt Vernon Church Lectures
Rev S E Herrick spoke on medieval hymn writers describing Israel’s harp silenced for 400 years before Christ and the Magnificat as the gospel’s first expression. He traced hymns from Ambrose to Bernard of Clairvaux, noting their influence on later Te Deums and doxologies and ending with a translated medieval poem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Herrick
Mt. Vernon Church
Israel
Christ
Dexter
Pius IX
Hilary of
Poiitiers
St. Hilary
Asia Minor
St. Ambrose
St. Augustine
Fortunatus
Poictiers
Gregory
Robert II
Aquinas Bonaventure
Dr. Herrick
Bernard of Clairvaux
Wormwood
Bernard of
Stowe
Goethe
Johnson
Rev Charles G Ames Concludes Lectures on Thirty Years Among Unitarians
The Rev Charles G Ames wraps up his talk at the Church of the Disciples reflecting on thirty years among Unitarians after leaving Free Will Baptists at twenty eight. He recalls meeting leading figures like Starr King Parker Garrison and Clarke and notes his life as a freeman among freedmen in Christian fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Disciples
Charles G. Ames
Ames
Free Will Baptists
Hollis Street
Thomas Starr King
Minnesota
Theodore Parker
Garrison
Wendell Phillips
James Freeman Clarke
California
Christian Fellowship
Boston Theatre Benefit for Working Boys Home
Mayor Hart attended the Boston Theatre event aiding the Working Boys Home with Ex Congressmen Patrick A Collins as chairman. John J McCluskey and Nellie V Parker performed. Rev James J Doherty spoke on Catholic charity and Father Drumgoole’s link to the New York home as Boston’s Catholic population near 250,000. The packed house included prominent Catholic gentlemen on the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Hart
Boston
Patrick A. Collins
John J. McCluskey
Nellie V. Parker
James J. Doherty
Working Boys
New York City
Collins
Father Doherty
New York
Working Boys’ Home
Father Drumgoole
Lectures on Macbeth at Chickering Hall by Henry A. Clapp
Henry A. Clapp opened a two part talk on Macbeth at Chickering Hall. He traced sources from Holinshed and Middleton debates to possible dates circa 1605 06 and noted printed form in 1623. He compared Macbeth with Greek tragedy stressing Nemesis themes and praised line by line readings of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
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Shakspere
Macbeth
Chickering Hall
Henry A. Clapp
James VI
Scotland
England
Simon Forman
Globe
Holinshed
King Duffe
Donwald
Duncan
Mindleton
the Witch
Weird Sisters
Middieton
Clarendon Press
Mr. Fleay
Flear
Wacheth
Clapp
Richard Grant White
Middleton
Cassandra
House of the Atridae
Nemesis
Lady Macbeth
Mr. Clapp
Lear
Town Officers Elected At Annual Meeting In NanANnT
At the NanANnT town meeting on March 16 officers were elected including town clerk D Johnson selectmen J Wilson J Colby Wilson and W R Whitney treasurer and collector Edmund B Johnson school committee T Dexter Johnson trustee of the Public Library Henry Cabot Lodge auditors Otis A Johnson Charles E Johnson and Everett E Noyes. License vote 60 Yes 25 No. Appropriations listed for highways fire department schools police health street lights town officers salaries debt service and steamship subsidy. The Selectmen may contract with Marblehead Water Company for five years with renewal. Selectmen and treasurer authorized to renew notes and to hire money up to 10000 in anticipation of taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Johnson
Joseph . Wilson
J. Colby Wilson
W. R. Whitney
Edmund B. Johnson
T. Dexter Johnson
Henry Cabot Lodge
Otis A. Johnson
Charles E. Johnson
Everett E. Noyes
Selectmen
Marblehead Water Company
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE SEASON Medical Journal
Advice on health and lifestyle stressing balance of warmth and movement. Warns against overwork and excessive fat foods while promoting Duffy’s Pure Malt for colds and low energy. Recommends whiskey as a quick tonic for chills and urges not to call a doctor for minor ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Journal
Duffy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bishop Shanley
Mr. Wanamaker
U. S&s
Alcryon—Nelson Suits
George W. Archer
Army and Navy Gazette
Tietel Reynolds
Washington Street
Leverett Street
Frank E. Gillis
Samuel Lestodich
National Bank
Chelsea
Newland Street
Boston Storage Warehouse Company
Norfolk Avenue
Magazine Street
William Hallman
Forse
Mediaval Hymn Writers
Nahant
Lewis J. Bird & CO
Bromfield Street
Selamia Shaki
Constantinople
Shaki
Francis “Henshaw & CO
Congress Street
Corner Exchange Place
The
Boston Stock Exchange
Hart
Tesday
Missouri Land Co
Salem Gas Co
Maine Central BR
Manchester Mills
Cin
San, & Cleve BR
Falls Mill
Lowell Mfg
Dwicht Mfg
Atlantic Cotton Mills
Saco Water Power & Machine Shop
McKay Metallic Fast
Asso
de Fienbourg
Chi
Kurl & Quincy BR
Eastern RK. Bs
New Hampshire Trust Co
New K.ng. Mtg. Security Co
RR. of
Quincy Street Ki. Co
Jas. Williams
Chicago
Nail. C.s. Williams & CO
Congress ST
Congress Sq
Devonshire St
Niney House
Koston
Chicago Street Railway
Paige
Geo. A. Lewis, Agt
S. A. Kean & GO
Bankers
the Eastern Banking CO
Milk Street
Francis A. Osborn
WM. F. Rammety
John Jefferles & Sons
Devonshire Street
R. L. Day & CO
Franklin Park Land & Imp. Co
Highland St. Ry. Oe
Neponset Nat. Bk
Canton
Mass
Blue Hill Nat. Bk
Milton
AISO
Bunker Hill Nat. Bank
Charlestown
Dooston Towboat Co
Nat
International Reece Button Hole Mac. Co
City of
Omaha
Neb
Conklin Mfg. Trust Co
Nat. Bank
Great Falls
Mfy. Co
Flint Mills
Fall River
Yale & Towne Mfz. Co
Boston & Providence RR
Toledo
City RR
Firemen’s Fire Ins
Electrical Glass Corporation
United Water Works Co
Neptune Fire & Marine Ins
Reece Button Hote Mech
Arkansas Valley Town & Land Co
McKay Metallic
National Car Co
Eastern RR
Boston & Albany RR
Reece Button Hole
Rl, Day & Co
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
State Street
Bionday
Florida
Gate City
Lewis Wharf
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