Washington and World News Roundup
Diplomatic fuss in Berlin over De Lesseps reception. Endicott resignation not urged by the President. Crapo named to interstate commerce commission amid New England member pick trouble. Fish commission hatches 35 million cod while report on fisheries outrages emerges. Recorder Trotter ill with pneumonia. Bennington VT cases murder and liquor violations noted. Floods threaten Bismarck Oak. Whittemore flees with firm funds and another man’s wife. Hartville steamer nearly wrecked near Halifax. Rhode Island campaign tax anecdote fuels politicking. Provi dence papers face libel suits. Hartford Hospital receives gift from David Clark. Beecher tribute by Collyer. Farwell & Co moving to Methuen. Calvary cemetery diggers threaten disclosures. Hath away edge workers secure demands. Ninetyfive Washburn Moen workers strike. Ex Alderman Cleary trial proceeds. Katy Metz testifies. Rev Father Stumpe from Harlem connected to $70,000 loss. Ridgely of Texarkana shoots four would be killers.
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Washington
de Lesseps
Berlin
Endicott
W. W. Crapo
Interstate Commerce Commission
New England
Fish Commission
Recorder Trotter
Thomas F. Meagher
Bennington
Charles A. Hawkes
Thomas Stewart
Bismarck
Oak
Joseph A. Whittemore
New York
Hartville
Halifax
Robinson
Grown University
Rhode Island
Providence
David Clark
Hartford
C. C. Farwell & Co
Danvers
Methuen
Calvary Cemetery
Hathaway
Soule & Harrington
New Bedford
Washburn & Moen
Worchester
Policeman Stone Targeted in Belfast Riot
Reported clashes in Belfast as a police officer faced stoning amid a mob scene. Other items note bookmaker assaults at Auteuil racecourse and a wave of Nihilist plots tied to the Czar, with arrests and executions and an ex-Parliament member’s death by suicide.
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Belfast
Auteuil
Alexander
Weather and events fill a quiet day in town
Light rain and cooler conditions forecast. A Gospel meeting was held at King’s Chapel. The funeral of C Frank King proceeded with local attendance. Dr. Meredith’s silence hints at his Brooklyn plans, while Dr. Bland spoke on Indian affairs in Washington. General Armstrong discussed Hampton Institute in the New Old South. Eastern club yachtsmen invited to Jubilee races at Halifax. The Robbins estate sale proceeds. Kavalgian of Armenia debated Bible and Koran. Stocks showed moderate activity with strong features in California Southern and West End Land. New York banks report reduced surplus but higher bank clearings.
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King’s Chapel
C. Frank King
Meredith
Brooklyn
T. A. Bland
Washington
Miner
General Armstrong
Hampton Institute
New Old South
Eastern Club
Halifax
Robbins
D. R. C. Kavalgian
Armenia
California
West End
New York
Hon N W Hazen Dies At 87 In Andover
The Hon. N. W. Hazen aged 87 died at his Andover home after paralysis. Born in Bridgton Missouri he studied at Bridgton Academy and read law in Salem with Leverett Saltonstall. Admitted 1829 he was Essex county’s oldest lawyer and later led Merrimac Mutual Fire Insurance. He served one Massachusetts Senate term in 1856 as a Whig. Married to Miss Pingree of Salem, who died earlier.
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N. W. Hazen
Main Street
Andover
Bridgton
Bridgton Academy
Leverett Saltonstall
Salem
Essex
Essex County
Massachusetts Senate
Whig
Merrimac Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Pingree
Obituary notices from East Boston and Newburyport deaths
Dr. John B. Fulton of East Boston dies at 52 after a long illness at No 12 Central Square. Adele Gratiot Washburne widow of Elihu B. Washburne dies in Chicago at 60, married in 1845. Thomas Crown, Newburyport’s oldest resident at 95, died Saturday night. he had 15 siblings and survived by three brothers and two sisters.
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John B. Fulton
Boston
Central Square
Elihu B. Washburne
Chicago
Adele Gratiot
Henry Gratiot
Charles Gratiot
United States Army
Mr. Washburne
Thomas Crown
Newburyport
A Hard Man to Kill
Walter Ridgely a wealthy Texarkana farm owner shot two ferrymen who tried to extort charges from a St. Louis drummer. Ridgely wounded them in an ambush after being fired on from woods, then killed both attackers as they approached. he escaped unharmed.
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Texarkana
Ark
Walter Ridgely
Here
St. Louis
Ridgely
John Murphy
Provident Savings Life Insurance Ad
Delays are dangerous insuring life now. A 6000 policy costs under $60 yearly on average ages. Other amounts scale in the same ratio. Pure life insurance unmixed with banking or investments. Full information from Masters and Emery general agents 78 Devonshire St Boston.
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Provident Savings Life Ins.co
Pure Life Insurance
Masters & Emery
Devonshire St
Boston
Nihilist Plot and Czarist Security Measures Reported
London reports state that a Nihilist committee condemned the Czar to death at a Feb 22 sitting and appointed fifty to execute. Officials say Constitutionalists are not a distinct party and Russia leans toward autocratic rule with codified law. Arrests rise including students Stepanoff Generaloff Andrejelitz and a naval officer. two more executions at the barracks.
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London
Czar
Sr. Peterssurc
Constitutional Party
Constitutionalists
Russia
Germany
Prince Bismarck
Azar
Stepanoff
Generaloff
Andrejelitz
Charkoff University
Striking Tailors Lockout After Local Shop Work Sparked Outrage
In Limerick on St Patrick's Day the striking army clothing factory workers were locked out after protesting local shop work. Three men faced arrest for an assault on a constable returning from a hurling match, beaten nearly to death with hurleys. a priest’s timely arrival prevented murder.
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Limerick
Army Clothing
St. Patrick’s Day
Mob of bookmakers at Auteuil races clash with police
At Auteuil races in Paris on March 20 a mob of bookmakers surrounded police commissaries shouting Down with the police and Restore betting. The crowd trapped officers toward the river but the police were unharmed. Five mob members were taken into custody with others ducked into the river but escaped.
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Paris
Auteuil
Mob Attacks Police in Belfast Rescue Attempt
A private soldier, Edgeworth, was arrested for drunkenness in Belfast on March 20. A mob tried to free him, stoning officers and injuring several. Help arrived, the crowd dispersed, and six people were later arrested.
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Belfast
Belffast
Edgeworth
Bulgarians Favor Alexander for Bulgaria’s King
London dispatch reports that a majority of Bulgarian delegates are resolved to elect Alexander King of Bulgaria as soon as regents deem it opportune.
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Alexander
London
the Post
Vienna
Bulgaria
Cardinal Gibbons Postpones Formal Possession
Romer March 20 Cardinal Gibbons postpones taking formal possession of Santa Maria in Trastavere to Friday. Paris March 20 a fire damp explosion at Montmartre coal mine in St Etienne injures six people, two feared fatally. Errors March 20 crown prince and princess meet the Prince of Wales and accompany him to the palace amid other arrivals including royal figures.
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Romer
Cardinal Gibbons
Santa Maria
Trastavere
Paris
Montmartre
St. Etienne
Prince of Wales
Sweden
Vladimir
Michael of
Oldenburg
Duke
Saxe-Meiningen
Gravediggers of Calvary Cemetery Strike Update
The District Assembly 49 board works to settle grievances of Calvary cemetery gravediggers. They have resolved minor issues, but failed to reach cemetery managers. Archbishop Corrigan, chair of the corporation, replied he is too busy to respond, with threats of unpleasant revelations if demands aren’t met.
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New Yor
Board of Strikes and Arbitration
District Assembly 49
Calvary Cemetery
Archbishop Corrigan
Corrigan
Shoe shop dispute ends with wage advance agreement
The Hathaway Soule and Harrington firm reached a settlement after proposing an 85 percent wage increase. The workers rejected that and offered to return to work Monday with a 50 percent raise. The firm accepted the lower advance.
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Hathaway, Soule & Harrington
Cleary on Trial in Bribery Case Opens
New York March 20. At the opening of ex Alderman Thomas Cleary’s bribery trial Mrs Harriet Massett testified again about the McQuade and O Neill cases. Katy Metz recalled the Fifteenth street family and identified Cleary among visitors at McLaughlins house. Francis J Tuomey read franchise documents from Aug 30 1854 as ex Mayor Edson testified amid aldermanic clashes.
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New Yor
Thomas Cleary
Harriet Massett
McLaughlin
McQuade
O'Neil
Katy Metz
Fifteenth Street
Cleary
Francis J. Tuomey
Board of Aldermen
Edson
Hoe
Waite
Fallgraff
President Robinson's Tax Payment Creates Campaign Stir
In Providence Rhode Island March 20 a Democrat paid the registry tax for Brown University president Robinson amid questions over voting involvement. It emerged that Maguire of the Democratic Club merely paid voters taxes, while Robinson insisted he paid his own and had become a property voter this year.
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ProvidEnce
R. I
Speciar
Robinson
Brown University
Democratic Party
Maguire
Dr. Robinson
Democratic Club
Third Ward
Mr. Maguire
Cote
Libel Indictments Against Providence Editors
Providence March 20. Grand jury returns criminal libel indictments against editors of the Evening Telegram and Evening Despatch for articles on City Solicitor Van Slyck and Col D R Ballou. Earlier indictments against Journal editor Williams and manager Howland are linked to ongoing political tensions in Rhode Island.
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Providence
R. J
Grand Jury
Court of Common Pleas
Providence County
David O. Black
Francis A. Crandall
Evening Telegram
Orville M. Remington
Charles €. Corbett
van Slyck
D. R. Ballou
Williams
Journal
Richard 8. Howland
Bosworth
Danvers Firm Moves Entirely to Methuen After Strike
The C. C. Farwell & Co. announces its entire removal from Danvers to Methuen after a Knights of Labor led strike. The firm, employing 400, with a $200,000 annual payroll, expects over $5,000 yearly savings and will hire no Danvers workers. Methuen shop to open with an extended building and five year lease.
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Methuen
Methuen Knights
Methuen Boot and Shoe Company
Knights
Danvers
A Very Wicked Shoe Drummer Disappears in New Orleans
Joseph A. Whittemore, a travelling salesman for Morse and Rogers wholesale shoe dealers in New York, vanished with $7000 of firm funds and $800 found with Robert H. Stanley’s wife. The couple fled on March 2 leaving a wife and creditors. Stanley seeks divorce.
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New York
Joseph A. Whittemore
Morse & Rogers
Doane Street
New Orleans
Robert H. Stanley
Whittemore
Stanley
Mr. Stanley
Two-fifths of interoceanic canal offer stuns Berlin
The Sunday Herald reports M le Comte de Lesseps discussed ceding two-fifths of the canal to Germany after a Berlin audience with Prince Bismarck and Crown Prince Frederick William. A Frankfort banker cites potential effects on American securities while criticizing Canadian market pressure. Reports recount a Canadian port incident where a vessel was denied food despite water access, with crewmembers left nearly starved.
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Wasumaron
Sordan
Sunday Herald
Berlin
M. le Comte de Lesseps
M. de Lesseps
Bismarck
Frederick William
Saxe-Meiningen
Europe
de Lesseps
Sur le Tapis
New York
Frankfort
Germany
American Securities
Ex Representative Crapo Named for Interstate Commission
Washington March 20 Sprerau Ex Representative W W Crapo of Massachusetts arrived and was reported as chosen for the interstate commission. He visited the White House for a long conference with the President and may resign his railroad presidency if he accepts. The President faces delays as many top picks decline and the $7500 salary deters candidates.
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Washington
Sprerau
W. W. Crapo
Massachusetts
Interstate Commission
New York
Wall Street
Crapo
Flint & Pete Marquette Railroad
Mr. Crapo
White House
Oak View
New England
Endicott Likely to Remain as War Secretary
Washington reports Secretary Endicott returned to the capital and went to the White House. The President has not indicated a resignation request and Endicott reportedly desires to stay in office until the end of the term.
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Edmund Hudson
Washington
Capital Today
Endicott
White House
City Visitors From Boston Depart for Fort Monroe
Sprcar Henry C. Houghton of Houghton Mifflin & Co. visits Washington with family and plans a brief stay at Fortress Monroe. Henry G. Kittredge of the Boston Journal of Commerce returns home after city business. W Wallace Waugh of the Boston Home Journal leaves Willard's for Florida after several days here.
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Washineton
Replenishing the cod crop and halibut plan
Washington reports the Fish Commission hatched five million cod eggs during a severe winter and released the fry offshore. The goal is to repopulate coast waters with halibut and test planting in Chesapeake Bay while noting depletion of food fish in deep waters. A Potomac catch shows a halibut with a full stomach, signaling cautious optimism.
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Washington
The
Fish Commission
Potomac
Chesapeake Bay
Recorder Trotter Stricken With Pneumonia In Washington
Washington reports Recorder Trotter is very ill with pneumonia. Several physicians have held consultations and there is considerable alarm about his condition.
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Washington
Trotter
Hartville Strikes Iceberg in Atlantic Voyage to Halifax
The Hartville from Norfolk to Liverpool struck an iceberg about 9 p.m. near Newfoundland Banks, causing a four foot bow hole and loss of cotton cargo. After lightening by 150 bales of cotton and other goods, the 1140 ton steamer diverted to Halifax for survey and repairs. all crew of 21 remained aboard.
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Hallifax
N.S
Hartville
W. G. Battram
Norfolk
Liverpool
Halifax
Newfoundland
Battram
Groves & McLean
West Hartlepool
Official Kindness London Letter to Liverpool Post
A London letter describes how Mr. Fawcett handles discipline in the post office. He questions a young man charged with insubordination and learns the accuser used a grave slur. Several coworkers corroborate the charge, and the supervisor is punished by demotion while the case is dismissed against the youth.
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London
Liverpool Post
Post Office
Fawcett
Lawton Bros Deny Havana Connection
Lawton Bros of New York, whose surprising failure was reported last week, states they have no connection with Lawton Bros of Havana Cuba. The Havana agency operates from the Produce Exchange building in New York and is noted in Boston as a respected agent for Morgan and Plant steamship lines.
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Lawton Bros
Havana
New York
Cuba
Produce Exchange
Boston
Morgan
Plant Steamship Lines
Missouri River Flood Destroys Lowland Homes and Spurs Rescue
The Buford rise floods six miles of prairie near Bismarck with a flow faster than ever. Rescue parties saved six men and one woman from treetops and rooftops as ice blocks drifted downstream. Officials fear a lasting canal may form if flood continues a week, with Northern Pacific planning boat transfers once ice clears.
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Bismarck, Dak
Missouri
Buford
Fort Lincoln
Lincoln
Painted Woods
Graham
Northern Pacific Road
Sibley Island
Northern Pacific
Highland
Dr Meredith Silent on Brooklyn Call Rumors Run High
A Boston congregation expects word on whether Rev. Dr. Meredith will accept Tompkins Avenue Church Brooklyn outreach. A prominent member says Meredith prefers remaining in Boston over the Brooklyn invitation, citing his settled status and Tremont Temple Bible class.
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Meredith
Tompkins Avenue
Brooklyn
Boston
Tremont Temple
Tompkins Avenue Church
Weather Outlook for New England and Eastern New York
For twenty four hours starting 7 a.m. Monday March 21 light rains are forecast with colder conditions. Winds will be variable and generally northerly.
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Washington
New England
New York
Debating the Barge Question in South Boston
Delegates from Knights of Labor assemblies met yesterday to discuss ending the streetcar boycott and to consider establishing barge lines from Cambridge. A further meeting is announced for this evening at Faneuil Hall to decide on additional actions.
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Knights of Labor
South Boston
Campridge
Faneuil Hall
Late Ship News Hard to Read Dispatch
Loxpox March 20 ships arrive City of Chicago New York at Queenstown Lagas cigne New York at Havre Rhetta New York at Hamburg today
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Loxpox
City of Chicago
New York
Queenstown
Lagascigne
Havre
Rhetta
Hamburg
Grand Central Theatre Fire Ravages Troy Block
In Troy on March 21 the Grand Central Theatre and adjacent buildings burned across a Broadway block. The theatre and Quackenbush & Co. dry goods building were gutted and the fire spread to stores and offices. Loss is estimated at 75 000 to 90 000 with two men reported missing.
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Troy
N. Y
Grand Central Theatre
Broadway
Third
Fourth Streets
Peter Curley
Quackebush & Co
State Street
Fourth Street
Dr. Benton
Fourth
Quackenbush
Fire Rips Chautauqua Complex Burning Seventeen Buildings
Fire at Chautauqua in Erie spreads along the lake destroying the hotel and the Chautauqua Assembly building. Seventeen structures burn, with Summerfield and Simpson avenues swept by flames. The Children’s Temple and Amphitheatre are destroyed, cottage losses rise to at least fifty as aid appeals go to Brockton and Dunkirk.
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Erie
Penn
Chautauqua
Chautauqua Assembly
Brockton
Dunkirk
Summerfield
Simpson Avenues
Childrens’ Temple
Fire at 252 Devonshire Street Causes Major Losses
A smart blaze last night at 252 Devonshire Street started on the third floor after a burglar alarm. Spaulding & Co. face about 5000 dollars in losses, Carter Rice & Co. about 1000, Indexical Soap and Robinson Bros. minor damage. At 1 am a second fire hit 119 Atlantic Avenue, linked to a smouldering spark with losses under 50 dollars.
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Devonshire Street
Indexical
Robinson Bros
F. L. Clements
Mission Merchant
Atlantic Avenue
Asark
Fire damages two story Market Street building in Lyxx
Fire at the corner of Market and Monroe streets leveled the upper and lower floors of a two story wooden building. David Hamilton the tailor suffered $2000 in damage insured. the building $500 insured. furniture losses for three families about $1500. Also reported a Savannah blaze with $10,000 loss at Ehlich Bros. grocers.
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Lyxx
Sprcr Au.j
Market
Monroe Streets
David Hamilton
Sherman
William Devlin
Hamilton
Savannah
Bay
Jefferson
Ehlich Bros. Grocers
Search for Survivors in Richmond Hotel Ruins Continues
Burrano New York March 20 Workmen begin tearing down perilous hotel walls as debris is cleared. No additional bodies found today though Jennie Mann dies, Annie Nolan and Mary Murach near death, and others remain missing or critical. Henry F. Rumsey 42, Navy connected, died yesterday. Bangs Williams, Buffalo fire survivor, is safe in Rochester.
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Burrano
N. Y
Richmond Hotel
Charles Berrick
Jennie Mann
H. K. Rumsey
New York
Annie Nolan
Mary Murach
Sisters’ Hospital
Edward Whalen
Newburg
Mary Connell
Henry F. Rumsey
United States Navy
Santa Fe
N. M
Fort Wayne
Ind
Madeira
Rochester
N. Bangs Williams
Lee,Shepard & Co
Boston
Richmond
Thomas Stewart Convicted of Ninety One Prohibition Offences
In Bennington Vermont on March 19 Thomas Stewart was convicted of ninety one prohibition law offences. He received a fine of 910 dollars plus costs and an alternate sentence of more than 3000 days in the workhouse. He will be sent to the workhouse tomorrow unless bail of fifteen hundred dollars is posted.
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Bennington
Thomas Stewart
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MecLaughlin
Canada
Commission
Collins
Bostonians
Recorder Trotter III
Halifax Harbor
England
DR. Meredith
Observer’s Office
Signal Service
U.S. A
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