Political Appointments Stir Washington Rumors
The article discusses ongoing political appointments including foreign missions and a push for Edward W. Kinsley as interstate commerce commissioner. It notes potential English and Mexican posts, possible candidates like Patrick Egan and Congressman Ryan, and confirms Allen Thorndike Rice's acceptance of the Russia post.
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Patrick Egan
Mexico
Ryan
Kansas
Osborne
Russia
Allen Thorndike Rice
North American Review
New York
Reid
France
Grant
Austria
Cherokee commission named to negotiate vast Indian Territory land
The Cherokee commission to purchase 6,000,000 acres in the Indian Territory may comprise ex-Congressman John D. Long of Massachusetts Judge Wilson of Arkansas and ex-Congressman Warner of Missouri If Long declines ex-Governor Robinson of Massachusetts may be offered the post
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Indian Territory
Cherokee Strip
John D. Long
Massachusetts
Wilson
Arkansas
Warner
Missouri
Long
Robinson
Massive Chicago warehouse fire devastates teas and coffees
A six story Central warehouse at Rush and North Water streets burned today. Loss estimated between 1.25 and 1.5 million dollars with most contents tea in bond. Firefighters saved the Galena grain elevator as waters flooded the dock and tea streams poured from the building.
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Rush
North Water Streets
Galena
Munger, Wheeler & Co
Nhe
DeKay Bronson
Chicago
Fitch & Howland
Chiego
Lathrop
Hillyer & Co
Springfield Fire Marine
Connecticut
Na- Tina
Hartford
American
Boston
Orient
Rhode Island
Dinner to Dr Jenks Prominent Boston Drug Trade Dinner
A complimentary dinner honoring Dr. Thomas L. Jenks was hosted at the Parker House by Boston drug trade friends. Speakers included Boston officials and druggists like Mayor Hart General N P Banks and Theodore Metcalf, praising Jenks and the Boston Druggists Association for decades of public service and trade unity.
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Henry IV
Thomas L. Jenks
Parker House
Mayor Hart
N. P. Banks
C. V. Whittier
E. N. Whittier
Thomas J. Gargan
M. P. Curran
Thomas Riley
A. W. Beard
William Agpinwvall
Nathanel Rust
Thomas Doliber
Solomon Carter
Joel P. Orne
A. D. Sheppard
B. F. Stacey
Warren B. Potter
George White
W. A. Clapp
A. Blume
Melvin
John Stowell
J. F. Babcock
James O Jordan
Lucius Slade
Joseph Burnell
E. Waldo Cutler
Dr. C. F. Parker
E. H. Codding
Charles Coleman
F. LU. Carter
C. A. Kilham
R. L. Richardson
Seth A. Fowle
T. Shea
L. Jenkins
G. 5
Cheney
Daniel Stowell
H. L. Bowker
L. Foster Morse
Benjamin James
J. M. Upton
W. E. Plummer
E. J. Morrison
J. B
Jenks
Cecil
Boston
American Pharmaceutical Association
Boston Druggists’ Association
Theodore Metcalf
Leopold Morse
Congress
Committee of Ways and Means
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
Hart
William Aspinwall
Druggists’ Association
Edward N. Whittier
Alanson W. Beard
Pees
Florida
Dr. Jenks
W. C. Williamson
William H. Sayward
M. B. Curran
H. Y. Canning
Fires Raze Factories Across Multiple Cities
A Bronx Brooklyn fire destroys the four story Kent avenue factory with axle works brass foundry and shoe making on upper floors. Dozens injured and several missing as the blaze causes about 125000 in damage. Springfield and Keene fires claim large losses on buildings and stock with heavy insurance coverage cited. Lancaster reports a flour mill fire inflicting substantial loss and insured property.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Kent Avenue
Frederick W. Wurster
Dillmier & Staabe
Alfred E. Owers
Kate McLaughlin
Ella McCaffrey
Sarah Lambert
Edith Burr
Nellie Robertson
Henrietta Wright
Dorothy Ary
Julia Longstreet
Seph Hannigan
Henry Dowd
J. Tunsel
Joseph Hart
Fred Abel
Springfield
Market Street
T. Marker & Co
Houghton & Fraser
I. M. Walker
Fire _Association and
The
Nien
Philadelhia
Beaver Malls
Keene Furniture Company
Cheshire Chair Company
Lancaster
Penn
Adam G. Groff
Dry Goods Market Shows Firmer Tone in New York
The print cloth market remains firm with unchanged quotations 4c for spot 64x64 cloths and near futures and 3% 8 15-16c for April to October 56x60 cloths 3 %ec. Low grade cloths unchanged but firm. Overall cotton goods show better sentiment as buyers and jobbers replenish stocks daily. Prints sell well and fine wash fabrics stay in strong demand. Ginghams steady with surplus stocks cleared.
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New York
Skeleton found in Wigwam Swamp linked to 1887 missing woman
Parts of a human skeleton were discovered in Wigwam Swamp near Depyam on March 26. Authorities believe the remains belong to Miss Annie Baker who disappeared in August 1887.
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Wigwam
Depyam
Annie Baker
Election heats in Brooking as town officers vote tomorrow
March 26 report from Brooking notes the contest for selectman between incumbent Mr Hand and challenger Mr Chester a prominent Republican leader. A tight race is also expected for Public Library trustees with W B Haseltine and Jerome Jones each gaining support from sizable followings.
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Brooking
Speciau
Hand
Mr. Chester
Selectman
Chester
Republican Town Committee
W. B. Haseltine
Jerome Jones
Massachusetts Kennel Club bench show opens with top entries
The annual bench show at Odd Fellows Hall in Massachusetts opens with high attendance as Mastiffs, Greyhounds, Beagles, St Bernards and other breeds compete. Multiple classes report winners and prizes. show continues through Saturday.
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Lynx
SprcrAu
Massachusetts Kennel Club
Odd Fellows’ Hall
E. B. Sears
Monarch
Fred W. Connolly
Wyoming
J. Frank Perry
V. H.C
J. M. Ranger
Rex
John Cole
George W Glazier
Madge Minting
Albert T. Smith
Don Meir
Charles T. Olney
Stag
D. J. Donhoe
Bell
W. J. Middleton
Spice
J. M. Harriman
H. F. Hayes
Satan
Withheld
E. W. Whitcomb
Loud
O. E. Welch
Rover, Jr
Foxhound_bitches
W. C. Smith
Kate
Warren Parrott
Chorus
Foxhound
W. A. Small
Waltham Jewell
E. E. Butler
Joe Deacon
Little Fanny
Dachshunds
Carl Klock
Lima L
Beagles
Clark & Rutter
Ens Fitzhughlee
Frank Forrest
A. Parry
Louis Bros
Rackett
H. C
H. F. MacBrid
Fritze
Norah
Cleopatra
W. M. Sanborn
Daisy
W. H.C
E.C
Pine Grove Kennels
Triry
St. Bernards
Weymer & Lincoln
Bonnie Bard, Jr
Penelope
St. Bernard
Keystone Kennels
Lola
Charles E. Heath
Graphic
E. Dexter
Pontiac
Stanton Pentz
Brake
Teorme
Lowell
Beauford H
Sir Hector
W. M. Lamkin
Prince
Clarence Murphy
Wizard
Charles Heath
Bloome
Fleet View
Reading Pointer
Belle Randolph
Don Quixote
Nell
Thomas H. Terry
Edward Dexter
King of Kent
George W. Lovell
Sir Anthony
Launcelot
V. H C
Herbert F. Caswell
Ned
E. A. Hight
Lady Norris
Lizzie A
H. R. Rice
Belle
G. A. Vicary
Say
Frank E Mayers
Fleetview
C.F. Crawford
Forman
Mr. Washington Kennels
Lindo
E. N. Hubbard
J. L. Wells
C. F. Crawford
Forman Noble
H. F. McLaughlin
H. N.eg
W. A. King
Motley's Correspondence Reveals Bismarck and London Life
The correspondence edited by George William Curtis covers John Lothrop Motley’s life from boyhood to near death, with letters to and from Bismarck, Thackeray, Macaulay and others. It portrays Motley’s charm, travel, and observations on politics, Europe, and American influence through a vivid portrait of his era.
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John Lothrop Motley
Motley
Curtis
Bismarck
Gottingen
Berlin
Frankfort
Logier
Friedrichstrasse
Aentleman
Prince Bismarck
Reichsrath
John Motley
Toether
Saas
Varzin
Nikolsburg
Vienna
Sadowa
Austria
Hungary
Salzburg
Prussia
Holmes
Germany
Europe
Italy
France
Westphalia
Perth
Mt. Etna
St. Petersburg
Cunard
Caledonia
Boston
Halifax
New York
Count Nesselrode
Dresden
Dutch Republic
Haynan
Nicholas
Bonaparte
Duke of
Alva
Philip
Daniel Webster
America
Atlantic
Mr. Webster
England
China
of Macaulay
James Mackintosh
Cromwell
Alzac
Charles VI
Prescott
Mignet
Macaulay
Alps
Thackeray
Lord Lyndhurst
Lord Dufferin
W. E. Forster
Dickens
London
Dr. Holmes
D.C.L
George William Curtis
Harper & Bros
Obituary: Cornelius Mathews American dramatist and editor
Cornelius Mathews died at his New York home in his seventy fifth year. A lawyer, poet, essayist, novelist, critic, editor and especially dramatist, he founded the popular Yankee Doodle journal and helped birth American drama. His early play The Politicians and the renowned Witchcraft at Walnut Street Theater are noted. He co founded Literary World with Evert A. Duckinck and Arcturus magazine. He also supported international copyright with William Cullen Bryant.
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Cornelius Mathews
New York
Mathews
William Cullen Bryant
Charles R. Cutler Dies After Paralytic Shock
Hon. Charles R. Cutler of Warren Rhode Island died last evening from a paralytic shock suffered Saturday. Born in Ballston New York in 1822 he became a prominent maritime and manufacturing figure in Warren later founding Cutler Manufacturing Company. He served as Lieutenant Governor in 1872 and was a longtime candidate for governor. He was a devoted Odd Fellows and former grand master of Rhode Island Free Masons.
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Charles R. Cutler
Warren, R. L
Ballston
Saratoga County
N. Y
Rhode Island
Warren
Cutler Manufacturing Company
The
Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge of Free Masons of
Noted 19th century financier Kissam dies in Brooklyn
Peter R. Kissam a prominent broker and banker died yesterday at Dr Speirs Sanitarium Brooklyn after months with Brights disease and dropsy. He joined Kissam Taylor later Kissam Co in 1862 forming a long respected banking and collection firm linked by family to William Vanderbilt.
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Peter R. Kissam
Royal Academy of Fine Arts
Berlin
Stockholm
aJames Hovey
Parker Street
Chelsea
Charlestown
Hovey
Old Grammar School
Maverick Street
Phillips School
Boston
John R. Neal
Congress
Tennessee
Rhea Springs
Tenn
Baron von Warnbuler
Legal puzzle of Harkins larceny sentence question
John Harkins sent a $50 payment for a suit to A. Shuman & Co. but swapped the money for a $1 bill before sealing an envelope, later receiving the envelope back. Convicted of larceny, counsel argues a new trial claiming no theft of clothes or money and disputing false pretences. The case hinges on what crime has been committed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harkins
A. Shuman & Co
Harkins
Staples
Barry
Shuman
Petition Supporters Back Overhead Electric System
A large list of business and professional men, firms and corporations sign in favor of granting the West End Street Railway Company the right to use the overhead electric system. The record highlights responsible supporters among the signers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Company
West End Street Railway
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Edward W. Kinsley
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Thomas H. Russell
E. V. R. Thayer
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Halsey J. Boardman
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Ht Rockwell
Charles H. Allen
Arthur W. Tufts
H. Whitten
Paul H. Kendricken
Nathan G. Smith
John Turner
Everett Torrey
George W. Berry
Heywood Bros. & Co
Nelson Curtis
H. B. Sw
H. R. Turner
F. Woodman
D. L. Hill
Tay & Bennett
W. L. Bowker
A. Wetherbee
John C. Abbott
Zs. W. Peabody
H. H. Whitney
Charles J. Noyes
Vincent Laforme
A. M. Stetson
Robert Provan
William S. Eaton
Henry F. Naphen
South Boston
George
R. J. Hardy & Son
V. Rothschild
R. H. White & Co
E. Moseley & Co
D. Whitney & Co
John Stetson
Messenger Bros. & Jones
Richard Briggs
Daniel P. Wise
Noyes, Campbell & Co
Charles E. Daniels
Charles A. Dole
Houghton & Dutton
F. B. Toppan
Hamlin Organ
Estey Organ Co
F. C. Hersey
de A. Nevonan
F.W. Willson, Jr
William GC. Bail
Francis White
Higgins
R. B. Yuner
William J. Dyer
C. A. Brown
V. d. Green
W. H. Falvey
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J. H. Gavin
T. Clark
H. Giblin
David L. White
James L. Ford
Amos T. White
A.C. Smith
Pearlof Pe Wylie
Salem
Guy’s
Johann Hoff
Moritz Eisner
Eisner & Mendelson CO
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Holbrook & Fox
No. 12
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American Steamship
Haytian Republic
Nation Dock and Warehouse Company
Bath
Maine
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Oik, Hackmstack
Yellow Pine
Francis Sprague & Co, General Auctioneers
Milk Street
R. R
Galileo
Hall
Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
State Street
Florida Oranges
Gate City
All Rail
Valencia
Michigan
Brice S. Evans & Son
Equitable Building
Albany and
Pike Street
Albany Street
K.L. Day & Company
State St
Merchants Exchange Building
Boston Stock Exchange
Old Colony Rk
RK. Knights & Co
Washington St
Cambridgeport
Huntington Avenue
Francis Street
Snow & CO
North Market St
Fulton St
Albert Howe & CO
Brighton
Warren Avenue
A. S. Richards & CO
St. New York
Boston Protective Department
Act of Incorporation
Boston Board of Fire Underwriters
Water Street
Osborne Howes, Jr
Copartnership Notices
Richard 8. Tubman
Charles A. Slack
R. S Tubman & Co
R.S. Tubman
Chichester
Saeales
Chichester Chemical Con Madison Se P Phila. Pas Gee
Goodwin & Ocg
Aaron EB. Gay & CO
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