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Boston Weekly Globe

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1891

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Featherstone Place and Tyrone Trevallian in Maine tale

In 1801 at Featherstone Place Maine a divinity doctor, aging and gout-ridden, relies on his daughter Tyrone to run the quarry payroll. Tyrone discovers a payroll fraud by Kate Canning and ejects him, while danger and hints of plot swirl around the manor with gossiping Madge and a looming threat from an exiled lover.

Praud Featherstone Place Featherstone Maine Dr. Trevallisn Kate Canning Dr. Trevallian Tyrone Rollo Papa Rome George Gilroy George Miss Trevallian Ambrose Dorsey Richard Broadbelt Abner Stillwater Cranfield John Brandt Tyrons Mr. Canning Arone Trevallian Pers Olay Lear Gil Geo Gilroy Admi Trevaliian Gilroy Rone Odo Yrone Hurrie Canning Alan Agi Gones Ei Canning George Troy Obs Grone Old Peck Tonn Papas Tee Ee Jack Gipsy Madge Ree Madge Esides Nox Madge Grige Ted Tyrone

Sherman Dead The Story of a Military Career

New York reports Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman died at his residence in Manhattan. Surrounded by family including Sen. Sherman and Tecumseh Sherman, he succumbed to a lingering illness after erysipelas and fever. His career spanned West Point and Civil War triumphs, notably the march to the sea, with Grant and Lincoln sending condolences and praise for his leadership.

New York William Tecumseh Sherman West 71St John Sherman P. Tecumseh Sherman A.M. Thackara T. W. Fitch Lizzie Sherman Rachel Sherman Thomas Ewing Sherman Majestic Gen. Sherman Barrett Harrison Schofield Proctor Senator Sherman Army of the United States Lancaster Charles R. Sherman Connecticut Thomas Ewing Ellen United States Military Academy West Point Academy 3D Artillery California Ewing Sherman Hugh Tom Ewing Leavenworth Kan Louisiana Lincoln Geechee Calhoun Ancey John Washington City Tecumseh White House St. Louis Frost William Harney Nathanial Tyan Frank Blair John M. Schofield Fort Sumter South War Department Camp Jackson Lyon Blair Willie Charles Ewing Ohn 4 Kr. Chase Mr. Seward Saree Mothe Youle Mississippi Valley Gen Halleck Henry and Donelson Nashville Shiloh mBo Gane Army Department of the Tennessee Grant Shennan Mississippi Southwest Georgia van Renere Bae Thas Grant Fn Ian Erate Poral Owever Erman Ata Tounecane Fort McAllister Savann Isherman Raleigh Johnston Lee Grant Hadeen Mand Nam Europe Washington John Brown Savannah Congress Vicksurg

Keeping Track of Wires in Philadelphia

A Philadelphia Press note describes how electric light firms map city wires using a board, cardboard chart, pins, and strings. Central station wires extend along streets with multiple lines on a street represented by string counts on the chart.

Philadelphia Electric City Central Electric Station

Hat trim talk steals the show at quiet play

In a cozy scene Morris Towne admits he saw little of the performance, only noting women's hats. Mrs Towne expresses keen interest asking how the hats were trimmed, turning a minor moment into the evening’s amusement.

Admiral Porter Dies in Washington After Long Illness

Washington headline reports the death of Admiral David Dixon Porter, last of the great naval commanders, who passed away in his long-time home. Despite deteriorating health over years, his death marks the end of an era as the army and navy ranks are left without their top titles.

Washington Gen. Sherman David Dixon Porter Admiral Porter Porter Navy Army

Admiral Porter Hero of Many Battles

A profile of Admiral D. D. Porter of Pennsylvania, born June 8, 1814, detailing his early naval service with his father, his rise through the ranks, and his pivotal actions in the Civil War including Fort Pickens, the Vicksburg campaign, and the Mississippi Squadron.

Admiral Porter Life and Civil War Record Recited

A condensed biographical sketch recounts Rear Admiral David Dixon Porter’s Civil War actions at Fort Fisher and Pensacola, his postwar duties including Annapolis tenure, and his later writings and affiliations. It notes his roles in Newport, Hampton Roads, and Richmond, plus his 1865 promotion to vice admiral and 1860s naval reform efforts.

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Enormous Winnings of English Turf Owners Highlight Duke of Portland

The Duke of Portland leads English racing profits with over 600000 in three years and about 120000 in the past year from Memoir, Saint Serf, Semolina, and other horses. Other top earners include Col North, Lord Calthorpe, Rothschilds, and Prince Soltykoff, with totals ranging from 40000 to 0.6 million.

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Father of 34 Children in Toby Township Revealed

Crarison Penn February 13 report describes J. C. Kissinger who married at age 10 in 1819 and fathered 34 children across two marriages. He accumulated farming and banking wealth while his wife bore many offspring, with tales of large families and numerous descendants.

Crarison Penn J. C. Kissinger Toby Township Iutler County Kissinger Faral Hale and Fuarer

Oil-Hardened Armor Plates Trialed by Two Sheffield Firms

Experiments by Brown and Mellor of Sheffield tested 9 inch steel plates cut into four by four feet sections. One plate remained untreated while the other was oil hardened and annealed. Fired by a six inch gun with 100 pound projectiles, the untreated plate showed greater indentation and cracking, while the treated plate fractured differently, suggesting oil-hardening may be unnecessary for armor performance.

New York Times Messrs. Brown Messrs. Cammell Sheffield Anne

English Heiress Rejects Suit Amid Hall Memories

In Munsey's Weekly an English heiress declines Mr Parker's marriage proposal. She vows to remain near the cherished halls, surrounded by memories of bygone ages and the sanctity those places hold for her.

Munsey's Weekly

Rustling Skirta A cryptic street encounter at a hotel

An elderly pair spoke near a leading hotel when a stylish woman approached with small items from a shop. A soft rustling sound, like silk, cut the moment as she moved away across the water, leaving the men puzzled by the mysterious exchange.

Philadelphia Mayer

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