General Schofield Ordered to Command Department of Missouri
A telegram to Adjutant-General Williams said General Schofield will command the Department of Missouri in addition to his current post until further orders, while remaining in the East. Many telegrams of condolence to Mrs. Crook follow General Crook’s sudden death, including messages from General O. O. Howard General Green B. Baum Governor Lucius Fairchild and actor Wilson Barrett.
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Williams
Schofield
Department of Missouri
Crook
O. O. Howard
Green B. Baum
Lucius Fairchild
Wisconsin
Wilson Barrett
Wrecks and Injuries Hit Several Rail Lines
Concord Junc tion Old Colony wreck injures firemen and blocks tracks with $20000 loss. Portage collision destroys engines and cars with multiple injuries and three deaths. Alabama trestle crash kills two and injures more. Kansas UP derailment injures passengers.
Eleven-Year-Old Kills Mother in Somerville Case
Somerville Tenn March 23 A special report says an eleven year old colored boy killed his mother Mrs Sallie Hobson a servant in the Episcopal minister's family. The wife was found decapitated with the head a short distance away. The boy claimed chicken blood but after inquest admitted the crime. He is jailed pending further inquiry.
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Maimprus
Tenn
Somerville
Sallie Hobson
Maniton composer Adelph Grethen sent to asylum
Adelph Grethen of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and composer of the opera Maniton was committed to the Rochester Insane Asylum after four weeks in Minneapolis and St Paul. He claimed Miss Helene Zenzius, his first cousin, was his wife and became violent when denied access to her home. Her parents had forbidden the union, triggering his breakdown.
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St. Patri
Adelph Grethen
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Maniton
Rochester Insane Asylum
Grethen
Minneapolis
Helene Zenzius
St. Paul
Rochester
Miss Zenzius
Hartford Subscribes 400000 for Free Library and Art Gallery
Hartford citizens and former residents have subscribed 400000 to establish a free public library and art gallery. The fund follows a promise of 250000 from a few interested donors, offered if the balance was raised. The givers’ names will remain private until the full list is compiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford, Conn
Hartford
Drummer Boy actor shot during Easthampton play
Frank Schneider of South Hadley Falls who acted as a soldier in The Drummer Boy at Easthampton Town Hall by Company D Holyoke was accidentally shot during the second act. The ball cut part of his ear and lodged in the back of his head. He remained unconscious before Dr. F. C. Green sought the ball and could not find it. Schneider was taken to Holyoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Frank Schneider
South Hadley Falls
Easthampton
Holyoke
F. C. Green
Schneider
Carriage Show Ad Lettering Misspelled in Amesbury Notice
In the Post's advertisement for George W. Osgood carriages during the Amesbury spring opening a misprint occurred. The line originally read Repository on Candage Wisi but should have read Encountory on Car riage Hil indicating a printing error in the ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Osgood
Amesbury
Newport Seaman Sues Officer Over Irons Discharge Case
Lieutenant Commander Edwin Longnecker faces a $10,000 damages suit in Supreme Court over ordering seaman Robert Carbrey placed in double irons after his discharge. Carbrey, with a long military and newspaper career history, alleges mistreatment and seeks redress for assault on government soil.
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Newport
R. L
Edwin Longnecker
Robert Carbrey
Secretary of the Navy
Carbrey
Supreme Court
New Hampshire
Chandler
Tie
Longnecker
Garnett
Tracy
Chacabuco
Chili
Canada
Eighth
Fifth Cavalry
Brooklyn
Portsmouth
Jamestown
Passaic
Alliance
Juniata
Charleston
Greely
North Pole
General Crook
Powder Horn
Montana
Caster
United States
Woburn Aldermen Await Chief Engineer Decision
The Woburn Common Council elected Charles W. Ames as chief engineer and Charles P. Buckley as assistant. The Board of Aldermen awaits tomorrow’s vote amid debate over residency and business in the city. Fire officials note daytime absences have affected leadership and question responsibility for potential property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woburn
Fire Department
Messrs. Ames
Buckley
Disappearance mystery deepens as Pickthall estate transfer revealed
Special guards guard Burchell's cell in WoopstrockK Ontario while Pickthall's instrument registers deeds transferring all property to his wife. She may dispose of assets and cover liabilities. No letter explains his disappearance or plans, leaving friends and public baffled. Mrs Burchell and her father expected Monday visit.
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Woopstrockk
Ont
Burchell
Pickthall
Miss Hulda Youngquist Found Dead After Morphine Use
In Mitwavukkex on March 23 Miss Hulda Youngquist daughter of hardware merchant William G. Youngquist was found dead. She had fallen breaking her shoulder and received morphine from a physician to ease the pain. The drug led to morphine addiction and puncture marks were found along her arms from syringe injections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulda Youngquist
William G. Youngquist
Miss Youngquist
Indian Orchard Mills Elect Directors in Springfield Meeting
In Springfield on March 22 incorporators of Indian Orchard Mills elected directors Charles J. Goodwin treasurer Julius H. Appleton president A N Mayo H K Wight H G Beebe George Bb Holbrook and John Olmsted to lead the company.
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Springfield
Indian Orchard Mills
Charles J. Goodwin
Julius H. Appleton
A. N. Mayo
H. K. Wight
H. G. Beebe
George Bb. Holbrook
John Olmsted
Lightning Kills Horse in Putnam Barn Storm Hit
A severe thunder storm on Saturday near Putnam struck a barn owned by J. C. Nichols. Lightning killed a horse and splintered timbers and windows, creating a deep hole in the ground. Nichols escaped by a moment. The town was startled by the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam, Conn
J. C. Nichols
Nichols
Old Saul's Catarrh Cure Advertises Patented Remedy
Readers are urged to try Old Saul's Catarrh Cure despite prior failures of regular remedies. The advertisement claims genuine relief and lists a price of 25 cents. It notes Mr Louis Rirfer's exhibition will close Wednesday evening March 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Saul
Louis Rirrer
Eight-Club National League Schedule Set With Washington Exit
National League approves eight clubs for next season after Washington resigns. Boston home slate includes games against New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland and Pittsburgh with dates spread across April to September. Indianapolis to field a future team, John L. Rogers to negotiate player contracts.
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New York
National League Baseball
Fifth Avenue
Indianapolis
Washington
Spalding, Sode
Robinson
John L Rogers
Boston
A.m
P. m
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Chicago
A. m
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Docket of March Supreme Court Sessions at Newport
The Newport March sessions opening tomorrow will hear five suits against Newport Electric Street Railway Company for property depreciation and one for personal injuries on a car. Also Robert E. Carbrey v. Lt Edward Longnecker for false imprisonment and multiple other suits including the Stacey will case and Mahogany vs Middletown. The grand jury has an unusually large docket.
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Newport
R. J
Supreme Court
Newport Electric Street Railway Company
Robert E. Carbrey
Edward Longnecker
U.S.S. New Hampshire
United States
Naval Training Station
Stacey Will
Dwight H. Mahogany
Middletown
Mahogany
George A. Ferguson
Mary Isabelle Neilson
New York
William B. Guerney
Rondout
N. Y
Old Colony Railroad Company
Eiverton Drawbridge
Questions Placed Before Court In Inquiry On Enterprise
The McCalla court of Inquiry opened with a list of questions about the Enterprise’s discipline and morale. Lieutenant Ingersoll testified the ship was not a happy vessel due to foreign-born crew, lack of patriotism, and non homogeneous makeup, but officers supported their commander and punishments were administered properly.
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New York
McCalla Court of Inquiry
Gorst
McCalla
United States
Enterprise
MecCalla
Walker
Jacob’s Ladder
Wimberly
Ingersoll
Christiania
Norway
Lemley
Werlich
Calkins
Clapp’s MacBeth Lecture Examines Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
Mr. Clapp’s second Macbeth lecture at Chickering Hall analyzes the contrast between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. He argues Macbeth lacks true conscience yet senses social duty, while Lady Macbeth embodies ambition and personal guilt, guiding events with a starkly different mindset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Clapp
Chickering Hall
Macbeth
Thane
Cawdor
Lady Macbeth
Mr. Clapp
Muncebeth
Shakspere
No Vidings Yet From Mr. McPherson of Canton
Canton report confirms William S. McPherson the town treasurer is missing. locals doubt wrongdoing but suspect mental distress. Selectmen acknowledge irregularities in his books, plan to await the April 7 annual meeting and avoid hiring an outside accountant unless bondsmen fund it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. McPherson
Canton
William S. McPherson
McPherson
Florida Rowers Triumph on St Johns River Race
Hamm Gaudaur Ten Eyck and Hosmer raced sixteen miles above Jacksonville Man darin. Nearly a thousand spectators watched from excursion steamers as Gaudaur, handicapped three boat lengths, won easily. Hamm finished second, Ten Eyck third, Hosmer fourth and still recovering from illness.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Fires Roar Across Cities Cause Wide Property Losses
Multiple fires reported March 23 across Gallagher block Hamilton Fairfield New Haven and Canton destroy buildings and goods. Total damages reach tens of thousands with several insured losses and one arson suspected in Mansfield yard fire. Providence pastor resigns to take post in Buffalo.
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Auesbury
Gallagher
J. B. LaMontague
Mme
Corttan
R. E. Woodard
Irench Naturalization Club
Hamilton
Ill
Fairfield
New Haven
Mansfield
Grand Avenue
Canton
Canton Glass Works
Wichita
Kan
Here
Earnest Reynolds
Providence
Buffalo
R. IL
Thomas R. Siicer
First Congregational (Unitarian
N. Y
Provident Savings Life Assurance Plan versus Level Premium
The Provident Savings policy 17 331 for Dr. Frederick Burden shows four years cost of 52.40 for 10 000 coverage. A Level Premium ordinary life policy would cost 1057 40 net, with 186 60 dividends, while Provident Savings yields 528 savings in four years. If terms were identical, Level Premium would pay 20 000 to beneficiaries. Provident Savings would deliver 30 000. Contact 78 Devonshire Street Boston for details from O H Buckley W A Buckley general managers.
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Provident Savings Life Assurance Society of
New York
Frederick £. Burden
North Attleboro
Provident
Burden
Provident Savings Policy
Sptatatena Ais
Devonshire Street
Boston
O. H
W. A. Buckley
Wanacers
Costs of Lodging and Privileges at Ludlow Street Jail Revealed
Fassett committee heard Henry Ives describe paying $10 000 for superior board and privileges at Ludlow Street Jail for himself and Stayner. Ives testified of private table meals, stenographers, a typewriter, a valet, and many callers, with weekly rates starting at $250 then $150 and $75. He left for a relative’s death with the warden’s escort and a $30 tip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fassett
Court House
Henry 8. Ives
Ives
Stayner
Ludlow Street
Keating
Mr. Boardman
Clark
Corporation Counsel
James F. Platt
McGonigal
Harvard Winter Athletic Meet Highlights School Events
The Harvard Athletic Association held its second winter meeting in the Hemenway Gym. J. B. Henderson won the tumbling cup while G. O. Swasey claimed the bantam-weight sparring prize after a tame bout. Shapleigh won the high jump cup with an 8 inch handicap and led the crew exhibition. The day featured fencing, a 10-yard dash final won narrowly by Alward, a single sticks contest with Williams victorious, and a close tug of war for the class championship between classes of 1891 and 1893 with a later tie. Officials and judges listed.
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Harvard Athletic Association
Hemenway
J. B. Henderson
J. Bowler
P. Cheney
G. O. Swasey
Swasey
G. R. Fearing
J. P. Lee
Oo. W. Shedd
K. Brown
Ping Duane
A. L. Shapleigh
Brown
Shedd
Shapleigh
Duane
Lee
Fearing
H. R. Allen
J. M. Morton
J. H. Goddard
D. I
J. L. Dodge
W. H. Williams
C. Andrade
J. H. Alward
J. H. Rhoades
Alward
P. ¥. DeNormandie
A. B. Nichols
J. F. Bass
J. J. Higgins
F. Winsor
P.v. K. Johnson
R. Bisbee
N. ‘T. Robb
G. B. Morrison
C. H. Kipp
Walter Soren
William Appleton
L. Tucker Burr
J. P. Hawes
I. A. DeBlois
Curtis Guild
Umers
A. Fiske
E. E. Merrill
F. W. Wood
J. G. Lathrop
Starter
Haile
First Boston Water Polo Match Set Tonight at Athletic Club
The second water polo game in the country and first in Boston features Sydenham Club Providence versus Boston Athletic Club. Boston players include Outram Bangs captain Wright Cushing Taylor Wells Erickson. Providence lineup lists Heilborn Law Morgan Thompson Richards Acharen Collings. The prior Providence game ended 2–1 for the English visitors.
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Boston
Boston Athletic Club
Sydenham Club
Providence
Athletic Club
Robinson
America
Acharen
Collings
Public Building Bill Passes After Amendment in House
In New London Connecticut a Senate bill to raise a public building budget was passed with an amendment lowering the cost limit from 100000 to 75000. The Interior Secretary was authorized to negotiate sale of western Crow Indian reservation land in Montana. The House adjourned after eulogies for E. J. Gay of Louisiana.
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WasHindtTon
Senate
Blair
San Diego
Cal
Springfield
Mass
Ashland
Wis
General Land Office
King Theological Seminary
Howard University
Buffalo
Wyo
United States
Tallapoosa
St. Mary’s Island
Alaska
Tampa
Fla
Montana
Hartford
Conn
Vineyard Haven
New London
Secretary of the Interior
Crow Indian Reservation
House
E. J. Gay
Louisiana
Messrs. Wilkinson
Heard
Missouri
Gear
Iowa
McMillin
Tennessee
Blanchard
Hemphill
South Carolina
Butterworth
Ohio
Bynum
Indiana
Clements
Georgia
Kinzey
Coleman
Robertson
Public Auction of Receipts and Notes in Guardian Collateral
On Wednesday April 2 1890 at 12 o'clock at 42 Congress Street a guardian sale of collateral notes and securities will be held. Items include notes from C C Ford for 1750 and J H Kurt for 24000 plus listed railroad and city securities with varying maturities and values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress Street
Gt. Falls Man. Co
de Edwards Man
Guardian
C. C. Ford
J. H. Kurt
New York & New England Railroad
Boston
de Ruyter
Antwerp
Sala
Othe
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Scott
Scott’s
Scott & Bowne, Mfg
Concord Junction
Lowell
Concord
Old Colony
Charles Blodgett
W. H. Godfrey
J. W. Warner
John Stout
D. C. Neil
Rosburg
Portage
BremingHam
Ala
Mitchell
Georgia Pacific
Horse Creek
Eruutsworth
Union Pacific
Somerville, Tenn
U.S.N
Woburn’s Fire Engineers
Indian Orchard Mill Directors
ST. Johns River
Gaudaur
Ten Eyck
Hosmer and Hamm
Mandarin, Fla
A Businessliki
Harvard
Proceedings OF Congress
R. L. Day & CO
The
Boston Stock Exchange
Al-M
Lombard Investment Co
Cleveland & Canton RR
Top. & Santa Fe RE
Central Mass
Lombard Invest. Co
Ft. Payne Furnace Co
de Dennison Building & Land Co
Lowell & Andover KR
West End St. Ry. Co
Fort Payne Coal & Iron Co
Arkansas Valley Town & Land Co
Shoe & Leather
Hank
Washington Nat. Bank
Amoskeag Mfg. Co
Manchester Mills
Gt. Falls Mfg. Co
Chicopee Mfg. Co
Lowell Mfg. Co
Lombard Inv. Co
Ft. Payne Coal & Iron Co
T. R
Jenison Land & Investment Co
Fort Payne Investment Co
de Manchester Mills
McKay
City of Minneapolis
Minn
St. Louis
Western RR
St. Lows & San Francisco RR
Tlinois Coal & Coke Co
Fitelity Real Estate Co
Francis Henshaw & Co
No. 42
Corner Exchange
Boston Stock Earchange
Eliot Ins. Co
Shoe & Leather Nat. BR
Great Falls
Bates Mfg
Nashua Mfg
Cochee
Man. Co
Fitchburg
Fitchburg RR
Saco Water Power & Machine Shop Co
Denison Land & Investment Co
City of Burlington
Eastern RK
New Hampshire Trust Co
Boston, Concord & Montreal RR
City
Ft. Scott & Memphis
Chi
Burl. & Quincy RR
City of Rail River
C.S. Williams & Coq
Congress ST
Congress Sq
Devonshire St
Quincy House
Heston
City of Worth,ex
S.A. Kean & Ga
Bankers
the Eastern Banking CO
Milk Street
Francis A. Osborn
Rresident
WM. F. Hammett
John Jefferies & Sons
Brookline
B. M
Bos
Ton Post
Horatio Harris & CO
Uctioneers and Commission Merchants
State Street
Ronday
Arkansas River
Florida
Exis
Savannah
Florda
Lewis Wharf
Snow & Coq
North Warker St
Fulton St
Francis Sprague & CO
Ofice
Samuel Hatch & CO
Huntington Avenue
Murdock Hospital
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