Li Hung Chang Attack May Delay Peace Efforts
Reports from Washington March 25 indicate no official confirmation of Li Hung Chang’s assassination attempt. Observers fear Li’s injury could postpone peace talks, while Japan seeks Formosa and China resists ceding territory, with Li’s condition described as critical.
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Washington
Li Hung Chang
China
Japan
Westminster Gazette
L Hung Chang
Li i
Koyama
John D. Foster
Formosa
Queen Victoria Nearing End Amid Court Rumors
London reports from court circles claim Queen Victoria is gravely ill with rheumatism affecting her legs arms and back. Doctors fear she may not live another year though she is 76, with politics unsettled by the speculation and the Queen’s long reign nearing fifty eight years since 1837.
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London
Victoria Alexandrina
Great Britain
India
Nice
United Kingdom
England
George II
George III
William IV
Prince Albert
Fighting Orangemen in Manitoba Over Catholic Schools
Manitoba braces for a sectarian clash as Green Way and ministers pledge to resist the order restoring Catholic schools. Orangemen join the protest while preachers call for firm stand and Manitoba Legislature awaits Ottawa's order, risking open conflict between provincial and dominion governments.
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Winnipeg
Man
Green Way
Canada
Orangemen
Stewart Mulvey
The
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ottawa
St. John's Delegates Appointed for Ottawa Confederation Talks
The Newfoundland Governor named a ministerial delegation to Ottawa to discuss confederation terms. It includes The Hon. Robert Bond, George H. Emerson Q C, Edward S. Morris and William H. Harwood. They sail tomorrow night on the Grand Lake. Trade is reviving and seal fishery prospects look good. Sir William Whiteway remains seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John’s
N. F
Ottawa
Robert Bond
George H. Emerson
Q. C
Edward S. Morris
William H. Harwood
Grand Lake
William Whiteway
Third Boat Seen Fleeing Elbe Disaster
In Bremen at the Elbe disaster inquiry Paymaster Werner testified he saw a third boat depart the Elbe post crash. He heard occupants call for help to a nearby fishing boat. Other witnesses confirmed the sight and some later said the boat sank bottom up. The court adjourned pending sworn statements from Crathie sailors.
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Berlin
Bremen
Werner
Elbe
Herr Romberg
License vote results in local towns reported
Springfield dispatch lists license ballot results by town. Chester, Dalton, Egremont, Great Barrington, Richmond, Sheffield, Ware, West Hampton, and Williamstown show Yes and No tallies with varying support.
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Springfield
Chester
Dalton
Egremont
Great Barrington
Richmond
Sheffield
Ware
West Hampton
Williamstown
Somerville Suicide Attempt Leaves Man in Critical Condition
Arthur White 28 attempted suicide by a 22 caliber pistol on Somerville doorsteps. Two shots fired, five cartridges remaining, he is hospitalized in critical condition with despondency linked to long standing asthma. Neighbor Mrs. Jackson alerted authorities after hearing two crashes from outside.
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Somerville
Arthur White
Somerville Hospital
Jackson
Houghton Street
Edward Kenney
Thrasher
White
Oak Street
Brighton Commandery 183 Holds Fourteenth Anniversary
The Brighton Commandery 183 of the U G C Cross celebrated its fourteenth anniversary at Odd Fellows Hall drawing about 500 attendees from nearby commanderies. Grand officers visited, a post entertainment collation followed, with arrangements by Past Commanders Steere Mitchell and Pierces, and reception by Peirce Ellison and Lady Estabrook.
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Brighton
U. O. G. Cross
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Boston
Order
Steere
Mitchell
Peirce
Knight Ellison
Estabrook
Scots Bat Lenox Sport Club Rival In 122-Pound Bout
Three six round bouts opened the Scottish American Athletic Club program at Woods Hall in Jersey City. In the opener Neil Smith of the Scots defeated Jack Trainor of Lenox A C at 122 pounds after bleeding the opponent.
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Jersey City
Scottish American Athletic Club
Woods Hall
Neil Smith
Jack Trainor
Lenox A. C
Smith
Dermatologist Woolbury Claims Cures for Skin Conditions
Boston dermatologist John H. Woolbury of 11 Winter Street promotes Woodbury's facial soap as a thorough cure for acne pimples comedones and flesh worms, advertising benefits for skin scalp and complexion.
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John H. Woolbury
Winter St
Boston
Woodbury
Death In Crescent Place House During Liquor Raid
Investigators and officers halted a search at 11 15 pm in Crescent Place No 4 after finding Mrs Boyle dead in a front room bed. Dr Thompson ruled death due to weakness and alcoholism, noting the body was cold to the touch and the deceased had long suffered illness and appetite loss. The adjoining room occupants were intoxicated but not linked to the death.
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Captain Brown
Crescent Place
No. 4
Brown
Sturtevant, Coburn, Augusta and
Murray
Sturtevant
Patrstman Murray
Peabody
Thompson
Dr. Thompson
Yale Alumni Honor Captain Hinkey Dinner
In New Haven on Friday a complimentary dinner will honor Captain Hinkey of Yale football. Prominent alumni and players from New York and New England attend to recognize his role in last fall's championship.
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New Haven
Conn
Captain Hinkey
Yale
New York
New England
Hinkey
Bradford A P A Defeated in Haverhill Town Meeting
In Haverhill on March 25 the A P A suffered a total defeat, electing only one member. An outline of officers: Town clerk treasurer and collector William M Webster selectman Isaac E Washburn overseer of the poor Isaac E Washburn assessor Norman S Cole school committee Charles L Ely auditors Charles W Chandler Enoch B Judkins water commissioners Edward E Bradbury three years Charles B Emerson two years William H Page one year board of health John F Cook license vote 437 no 198 yes.
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Haverhill
Bradford
William M. Webster
Isaac EB. Washburn
Isaac E. Washburn
Norman S. Cole
Charles L. Ely
Charles W. Chandler
Enoch B. Judkins
Edward E. Bradbury
Charles B. Emerson
William H. Page
Board of Health
John F. Cook
Danbury Athletes Stage Exhibition Bout Night
Danbury Athletic Club presents an amateur show in Danbury Connecticut with bouts featuring Fred McGirr of Bridgeport versus Charles Matthews of Danbury. McGirr appears strongest though no decision is awarded. Mike Breslin of New York and Harry Lane of Bridgeport also perform with Lane displaying notable science.
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Danbury, Conn
Danbury Athletic Club
Fred McGirr
Bridgeport
Charles Matthews
McGirr
Mike’’ Breslin
New York
Harry Lane
Marksman Sylvester Bumstead Dies of Pneumonia
Springfield report notes Sylvester S. Bumstead famed marksman and Massachusetts team member in the 1889 England visit. He helped organize the Rod and Gun Club and began military shooting in 1882 with the Peabody Guard. He served as rifle inspector for the Second Regiment until his resignation last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Sylvester S. Bumstead
Massachusetts
England
Rod and
Peabody Guard
Arsenic Death At Connecticut Almshouse
New Britain details state Rose Flood age 42 died at the almshouse from arsenic taken in a personal crisis. The woman is described as an imbecile.
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New Britain, Conn
Rose Flood
Pretty Party at Riverdale Casino Brookline
A large party was given last evening at the Riverdale casino in Brookline by several Brookline young ladies led by Lila K. Adams Nichols Louise Sawtelle Edith Parker and Carrie Seaver. The hall was prettily decorated with palms and tropical plants and matrons and ushers are named.
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Riverdale Casino
Brookline
Lila K. Adams
Miss Nichols
Louise Sawtelle
Edith Parker
Carrie Seaver
Edward H. Nichols
James Adams
William J. Seaver
E. N. Wrightington
Jerome Smith
George W. Duncklee
Albert H. Newlan
Halifax Ship To Carry Newfoundland Donations Free Of Charge
A Boston drive to aid Newfoundland relief announces the Halifax steamer will transport donated goods to St John’s without freight charges. Contributions total about $11,000 with possible additions. the Boston Chamber of Commerce reports multiple $5 gifts and a $25 correction to reach $500. The Coastal Steamship Company will ship the goods to St John’s at no cost, ensuring food reaches 3000 families in need.
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M. F. Plant
Canada Atlantic & Plant Steamship Line
Halifax
Boston
Newfoundland
New England
Confederation
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Elwyn G. Preston
Messrs. Kidder, Peabody & Co
H. A. Hovey & Co
Sturtevant & Haley
S. S. Learnard
Crosby Bros. & Co
Ands
Furber & Co
Winn, Ripper & Co
Hall & Cole
Kk. H. Johnson & Go. Conant & Bean
Niles Bros
Lucius Slade
Foster, Weeks &Co
Benton, Caverly & Co
Rice & Holway
Jonathan Bigelo
Harvey
St. John’s
Grace
Dominion of Canada
England
Gloucester
Provincetown
Curtis
Island
Fire Covered Stealing at Haverhill Street Tailor Shop
A fire at Max Lewis's tailor shop on Haverhill Street is suspected to mask a burglary. Police report a loss of about ten pairs of pants from a stock tied to Thompson Willis Nugent and other wholesalers. Fourteen pants were later found in an unused room at Willard Street bearing a Thompson Willis Nugent tag.
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Max Lewis
Haverhill Street
Lewis
Whitten, Burdett & Young
Thompson, Willis & Nugent
Willard Street
Republicans in Bridgeport oppose A P A backed ticket
Bridgeport Republicans held a mass meeting to nominate regular Republican candidates in response to an A P A dominated convention. The move signals a test of the A P A's strength in the city after the Saturday event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
United States
Marshal Strong
Yale Law School Kent Club Elects Officers
The Kent Club of Yale Law School elected officers for the year with F. J. Brown of New Haven as president, J. A. Veech of New Haven as vice president, H. A. Mix of West Haven as secretary, and C. H. Henry of Annisville, Penn, as treasurer.
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New Haven
Conn
Kent Club
Yale Law School
F. J. Brown
J. A. Veech
H. A. Mix
West Haven
C. H. Henry
Annisville
Penn
New Bedford Library Names Pennock Assistant Librarian
The public library trustees of New Bedford have elected W. F. Pennock of New Hampshire as assistant librarian, succeeding W. L. R. Gifford who leaves for the Cambridge library.
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New Bedford
Free Public Library
W. F. Pennock
New Hampshire
W. L. R. Gifford
Cambridge, Mass
Shoe Business in a Rush
Derry New Hampshire March 2 The shoe business outlook is very bright with a large number of daily orders received.
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Derry
N. H
Illicit whiskey operation busted in Maspeth milk can raid
Acting Internal Revenue Collector McKinney said after arrests in Brooklyn a raid on a Mt Olivet road two story frame house uncovered a full illicit still. Four barrels capacity mash molasses and rectifying gear were found along with a milk can of 164 proof spirits. Cows horses wagons were seized and Hyman Ruben and two others were arraigned for examination.
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Brooklyn
Internal Revenue
McKinney
Fred Cuckoo
Louis Musso
Maspeth
Hyman Ruben
United States
Morse
Mt. Olivet Road
St.l
New York
Ruben
State Department notes lack of info on ex Consul Waller case
Washington reports no official word on ex Consul Waller who was convicted for aiding a plot to overthrow the French in Madagascar. Officials say the U S will defend the principle that a U S citizen cannot be tried by a foreign military court unless captured in armed insurrection.
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Washington
State Department
Waller
Madagascar
United States
Ex-Consul Waller Convicted in Tamatave Malagazy Grants
The Daily Telegraph reports Paris says ex Consul Waller was convicted in Tamatave. After his term ended, Madagascar’s government granted him large tracts in the island’s south but he could not profit from them and remained in Tamatave when the French occupied the town.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Paris
Waller
Tamatave
Yale Athletes Work Train for Track Team
Yale announces an accelerated training table for track candidates this year with hurdlers and sprinters staying in residence during the period before recess. Field candidates join after recess. Captain Hickok sets April 6 handicap races, April 27 spring handicap trials, and May 4 open challenge handicap events for eastern colleges. All candidates train outdoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Hickok
Collges
Subway Digging Starts With First Shovelful Today
Messrs Jones and Meehan awarded the contract to build the first subway section announce that the first shovelful of earth will be turned today near Church Street by the Public Garden. Boston citizens will be employed to carry out the work.
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Messrs. Jones & Meehan
Church Street
Ecitizens of
Boston
Fire in Chelsea hits Mystic Lodge hall losses
A blaze in Pythian Hall at 220 Broadway Chelsea caused about 200 dollars damage to furniture and fixtures and 100 dollars to the building. The Mystic Lodge of the Knights of Pythias reported insurance covers both losses. Fire alarm from Box 35 rang at 12 04.
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Chelsea
Mystic Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Hall
Broadway
Derry Water Works to Extend System Half Mile to Nortonville
Derry New Hampshire March report that the Derry Water Works Company plans an extension of its system toward Nortonville, covering about half a mile from the depot.
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Derry
N. H
Derry Water Works Company
Nortonville
Debs Case On Habeas Corpus In Supreme Court
The Debs petition for release on habeas corpus was argued in the U S Supreme Court. Lyman W Trumbull led petitioners urging lack of jurisdiction for the injunction against the American Railway Union. Assistant Attorney General Whitney contended the seizure targeted a Pullman bloc conspiracy.
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Washington
Eugene V. Debs
Lyman W. Trumbull
Illinois
Olney
Lyman R. Trumbull
Trumbull
Court of Equity
Congress
Mr. Trumbull
Supreme Court
American Railway Union
Whitney
Pullman Company
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Debs
Woods
Gregory
Field and Gray
Edwin Walker
United States
C. S. Darrow
Haswell dies after self harm and elopement tragedy
James F Haswell a Westerly dental student who swallowed corrosive sublimate and leaped from a Baltimore window died at Good Samaritan Hospital. His father F F Haswell arrives to take the body to Westerly for burial. Three weeks earlier he led to marriage with Miss Annie Pine of Charleston West Virginia who is prostrated by the loss of their brief honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
James F. Haswell
Westerly
R. I
Good Samaritan Hospital
F. F. Haswell
Haswell
Annie Pine
Charleston
W. Va
Missing Man James Kinciad Sparks Fearful Search
James Kinciad, 26, vanished from No 2 Story Street after a Tuesday night gesprek near Washington and Warrenton. He left with 50 dollars, was last seen wearing a dark suit a black overcoat and cap. Police and employers fear foul play as efforts to locate him fail. His family in South Portland are notified and his brother is due in the city.
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James Kinciad
Kinciad
Story Street
SirXinciad
Washington and
Warrenton Streets
E. S. Gilmore
Gilmore
South Portland
Government Accepts Resignations of Ministers in London and Washington
Madrid reports the government has accepted the resignations of ministers in London and Washington. Count Casa Valencia and Dupuy de Lerme are likely successors. General Gamir probably will replace Captain General Calleja in Cuba.
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Madrid
London
Washington
Casa Valencia
Dupuy de Lerme
Generl Gamir
Calleja
Cuba
Spanish Minister Muruaga Resigns After New Government
Washington dated March 25 reports Senor Muruaga the Spanish minister informed of his resignation acceptance after the new Spanish government. He relayed the news to the Secretary of State and met with Mr. Gresham and the President in a lengthy conference. A subsequent message to Senor Muruaga followed, its contents undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senor Muruaga
Gresham
Senor Murunga
Londonderry firm buys Palmer estate in largest sale in years
Annis and Co. of Londonderry purchase two Palmer storefronts and lease land. They plan to build a grist mill and are negotiating for another large block. The deal is the biggest real estate sale in years locally.
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Derry
N. H
Early for the Rand nomination to Police Commissioner post
Reports yesterday said Governor Greenhalge would nominate Colonel Rand to succeed Police Commissioner Osborne at the next executive council meeting. Some doubt arose since a full month remains for consideration and the move seemed premature.
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Greenhalge
Executive Council
Rand
Osborne
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