Washington News Appoints Lothrop to Russia Post
President Cleveland names George V N Lothrop of Michigan envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Russia, with other diplomatic postings for Boyd Winchester and John E W Thompson. The article also lists numerous postmaster appointments and federal staff changes in Washington.
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Washington
George V. N. Lothrop
Michigan
United States
Russia
Boyd Winchester
Kentucky
Switzerland
John E. W. Thompson
New York
Haiti
George W. N. Lothrop
Detroit
Yale
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Lothrop
Buffalo
Albany
Congress
Tents
Presidentleveland
Patent Office
Nice
Appointments announced by the President list many officials
The President named numerous appointments across pensions revenue customs and consular posts. Individuals include Lewis C. Bartlett as second deputy pensions officer and first assistant engineers, F. Cottin and others as second assistant engineers, and several consuls and district officers in the United States and abroad. Also named were Nelson F. Acers as collector of internal revenue in Kansas and Eugene P. Sykes in Mississippi, with Denis Stephenson resigning as surveyor-general for Nebraska and Iowa.
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Washington
Lewis C. Bartlett
New York
Revenue Service
F. Cottin
David McC. French
Charles W. Beckwith
Harry L. Boyd
Herbert W. Spear
Philip Littig
Richard W. Champlain
United States Military Academy
John Bigelow
Charles . Codman
Massachusetts
Pittugh Lee
Virginia
George Hoadley
Ohio
James EF. Tappan
Arkansas
Edward 8. Holden
Wisconsin
George L. Miller
Nebraska
Arthur D. Bissell
Buffalo
Augustus M. Kayn
Indiana
Indianapolis
Hamilton C. Jones
North Carolina
Western District
Ephraim B. Ewing
Missouri
City of
Mexico
H. Clay Armphont
Alabama
Rio de Janeiro
United States
Gustavus Luke
New Hampshire
Sherbrooke
Van
Peter Staub
Tennessee
St. Alle
Henry McKeim
Pennsylvania
Charlottetown
John M. Strong
Belleville
Canada
Alexander Bertrand
St. John’s
Que
Louis N. Minnie
Michigan
Port Sarnia
Mnister
William R. Ae
Louisiana
Bolivia
John Oberly
Ilinois
J. M. Haworth
Nelson F. Acers
Internal Revenue
District of Kansas
John C. Carpenter
Eugene P. Sykes
District of Mississi PA
James 8. Hill
Denis 'Phenson
Iowa
Georgian in Washington Peddling Oranges Proves Profitable
A Georgia Democrat reports success after moving to Washington to seek office. He invested $15, started with $4 on Florida oranges and a basket, and within three days earned nearly $5 profit. He explains spotting chances quickly and working earnestly to sell to houses and stores.
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Wasu Hindon
Georgia
Washington
Florida
Rees
How Ships and Sailors Have Been Saved at Sea in Storms
Navy hydrographic data report oil as a specific aid in storm seas. Accounts include Venice in 1881 and 1884 using oil to keep decks dry, Colons crew using oil bags, Chicago aiding Fedore crew with oil, Mentaleh and Tinker in 1885 and 1872, Kirkwood wreck rescue by oil and lowered bags, and Captain Amlet keeping two oil bags ready for calmer passage.
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New York World
Washingeton
Hydrographic Office of
Navy Department
Venice
Savannah
Europe
Atlantic
New York
W.maltsen
Colon
Jones
Chicago
Italy
Philadelphia
P.M. Tinker
Charles Barnard
Cuba
Amlet
Barrowmore
Kirkwood
Treasure Box Gift From Japan Found in Treasury Vault
A May Washington Post item reports a long stored box in the U S Treasury vault containing diamonds pearls attar of roses and a tune of gold presented to President Monroe by the Japanese government circa 358. The box was opened after locksmith access and linked to a delayed act of Congress.
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Japan
Monroe
Treasury
Washington Post
United States
Jordan
Congress
Washington Chosen for New Catholic University Site
Washington selected as the site for a new Catholic university after a Baltimore conference. Bishop Ireland will choose the ground and oversee construction for a school to train Catholic priests. Ground is secured near the Soldiers' Home two miles from the capital, with $800,000 donated by Miss Caldwell plus additional funds to ensure erection.
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Washington
Catholic University
Baltimore
Ireland
Minnesota
St. Matthew's Church
Caldwell
New York
Catholic Council
Soldiers’ Home
First White House Baby Now Running for Office
Washington May 8 A curious note records Mary E Donaldson Wilcox the first child born in the White House and possibly the only one born there now a political candidate Her father Andrew J Donaldson served as General Jackson's private secretary and the family resided in the White House She later married and became Mrs Wilcox with a career in public service during Grant's presidency and beyond
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Washington
White House
Mary E. Wilcox
Andrew J. Donaldson
Jackson
Donaldson
Mary
Tennessee
Kintern
Tulip Grove
Wilcox
Grant
Republicans Now Candidate Allies Back Southern Support
Republicans are described as now candidates with backing from prominent Southern members. The passage notes current officials and party figures aligning to support their bids for positions.
Marriage Sparked by Franking Remark in Treasury Office
Washington critic recalls ex-Attorney-General Brewster meeting his wife in the Treasury bureau where she worked. The wife, granddaughter of Benjamin Franklin, reportedly exclaimed that Brewster was the ugliest man she had ever seen. He bowed and later married her, and he often teased her about the remark.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Brewster
Benjamin Franklin
Treasury Department
Bureau of the Treasury
Weill
Rewster
President revokes Blackburn appointment over incendiary letter
Washington May 10 reports the president canceled Blackburns internal revenue collector post for Lexington Ky after a public letter from October 2 1861 shows Blackburn threatening Union supporters and vowing murder. The letter details his intent to strike Union traitors and implies resignation to Kentucky. It notes advisers approved the revocation.
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Blackburn
Washington
Internal Revenue
Lexington
Abingdon
Kentucky
Brother Henry
Hardee
Arkansas
James Blackburn
No Sinecures Under Whitney
Secretary Whitney orders the discharge of nine employees at League Island Navy Yard Philadelphia who have drawn pay for nearly two years without work since July 1 1883, despite an order closing the yard.
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Whitney
Washington
League Island
Philadelphia
Secretary Lamar proposes Santee Sioux land restoration plan
Washington May 7 Secretary Lamar has submitted for presidential approval assignments of Indian lands in the Santee Sioux reservation Nebraska. Under President Arthur's February order set to take effect on the 16th inst 42 000 acres will be restored to the public domain.
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Washington
Lamar
Santee Sioux Reservation
Nebraska
Arthur
Connecticut Farmer Boy Goes Wild In Heat
Milton Roy eighteen son of Robert Roy of Stillwater Conn became delirious on a hot day. He ploughed then stood on his head in the furrow before his dogs spurred the horses dragging him. He shed clothes and leapt from a second story window into soft dirt. He recovered next day with no memory of the events.
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Mippurtown
Conn
Milton Roy
Robert
Roy
Stillwater
Tornado Wrecks Newmarket Alabama Strikes Fear
Capattanooga Tennessee May 8 A violent tornado devastated Newmarket Alabama leaving a narrow track of destruction. A large church and Masonic Temple were blown apart while the town’s largest store and several others were demolished. Many houses lost roofs as trees were uprooted and fences toppled. The storm ended just beyond the town.
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Capattanooga
Tenn
Newmarket
Ala
Massive Indian Territory Storm Roars Across Mount Scott
Reports from Indian Territory describe one of the fiercest storms near Mount Scott on the 5th. A southerly wind reached eighty miles per hour, rising through the night with thunder, lightning, and heavy rain. Vast forest lands were swept away and destruction was complete along the storm’s broad path. Some details remain unclear due to damaged text.
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Little Rock
Ark
Indian Territory
Mount Scott
Miles
Anglo Russian Dispute Versus British War Fever Dwindle
The article surveys the Anglo Russian conflict, noting a shift from war talk to heated political disputes in Britain. It reports parliamentary censure calls, government reticence, and differing views on who bears responsibility for delay, with Russia seen as first to halt fighting and a London conference anticipated. It mentions related strands on Soudan plans, Afghan claims, and Canadian issues, plus royal and colonial concerns.
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England
Russia
Great Britain
London
Peter Lumsden
Stewart
Herat
Lord Dufferin
India
Soudon
Loudon
Lord Wolseley
Khartoum
Wilfrid Seamen
Cholera epidemic in Rangoon and global unrest
Reports note a rising cholera outbreak in Rangoon and a wave of international events including a Paris tailors strike with 7500 workers involved, debates over Irish land reform, naval developments, political resignations, and court cases across Europe and Asia.
How a Pawnbroker Guards His Treasures
A New York pawnbroker runs an electric alarm system designed by himself. He closes the shop nightly and sleeps above it. To strangers the office looks deserted with chairs scattered about, yet the chairs conceal danger. Their legs rest on electric buttons that trigger the broker to respond from his bedroom with weapons drawn.
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New York Mail
Digging Up Buried Treasure in 1863 Treasure Vanishes
In 1863 J B Torbett of Upson County buried 1500 dollars in silver in a meat sack on his land near The Rock. After twenty two years he and a friend dug up the spot but the sack had vanished though the coins remained, some sinking as deep as four feet, possibly due to near quicksand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
J. B. Torbett
Upson County
Silver teaspoon found after twenty-two years ties to Pawtucket family
Mr. F A Newell dug up a black spoon from strawberry plants and realized it was a silver teaspoon from a wedding set. His wife identified it as the missing piece from Broadway and Main Street, Pawtucket, given to her mother. The other five spoons matched in shape and size.
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Mordaunt
Prince of Wales
Dudley
Sir Thomas Moncreiffe
Waterloo Station
Southwestern Railway
Thomas Moncreiffe
Robert Attenborough
Duke Street
F. A. Newell
Broadway
Main Street
Pawtucket
Rebel Riel Colonel Otter pounds Poundmaker battle details
Brigades under Colonel Otter and Major Short clash with Poundmaker's force near Cut Knife Hill and in the Battleford area. Otter reports eight killed and twelve wounded among his men. Indians suffer heavy losses. Patrols and outposts extend toward Fish Creek and Cypress Hills as reinforcements move.
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Wrnxirrka
Man
Otter
Mounted Police
Herehmer
Queen's Rifles
Ottawa Foot Guards
Poundmaker
Battleford
Cut Knife Hill
Poundmaker’s Reserve
Carcesp Vontes
Short
Toronto School
Diaway
Queen’s Own
Ottawa
Corporal Sleigh
Osgood
Clark
Humboldt
Middleton
Fire Hill
Fort Qu'Appelle
O'Brien
Touchwell
Medicine Hat
Stewart
Fort McLeod
Red Deer River
Fort Assiniboine
Cypress Hills
the Hat
Middleton's Fight at Batoche A Seven Hours Desultory Skirmish
Couriers report Middleton's forces engaged rebels at Batoche with seven hours of inconclusive fighting. Gatling guns and artillery supported Grenadiers and the Ninetieth Battalion as they pressed through bogs toward houses by the river. Priest flag signals and charity sisters accompanied Middleton's parade of officers, while Captain Howard of the United States army manned a firing gun, delivering decisive fire against attacking rebels. The steamer Northcote reached near Batoche early and relayed fires from across the river as scouts reported casualties on both sides.
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Wissrora
Clark’s
Batoche
Boulton
Grenadiers
Ninetieth
Winnipeg
Midland
St.Laurent
Middleton
Sisters of Charity
Maelen
Northcote
Fish Creek
Howard
United States Army
No Operates
Marvello
Rebels Halted By Shelling At Bank Line
Freep reports troops struggle along the line with scattered firing until 4 o clock. Captain Young targeted a body of Indians near the Bank as Winnipeg Battery shelled and scattered them. Beardy absent from Riel forces. leaders including Riel Dumont Garneau in rebel camp. General Middleton vows to hold and plan an early morning advance. Ten loyalists killed or wounded.
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Freep
Captain Young
Ae Bank
Winnipeg
Beardy
Riel
Dumont
Garneau
Middleton Drives Rebels After Battle at Batouche
Dispatches detail casualties with 13 killed and 23 wounded among Middleton forces. Rebel Joss estimated 50 to 85. Middleton seized several rebels in a ravine. Batouche houses blown by artillery as shells rattle through the town. Riel urged his men to persevere. a plan to seize the steamer Northcote failed as boatmen repelled the attempt. General Middleton sought Colonel Irvine’s forces to block a rebel retreat.
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Wigshea
Man
Joss
Riel
Middleton
Northcote
Batonche
Howard
Batouche
Irvine
Prince Albert
Peculiar self-inflicted death on Dedham hillside
A man found dead on Hawes hill near Dedham died by his own hand using a brass tube mechanism wired to a pine tree. The grisly setup included powder, a lead bullet, nails, and a burning fuse. Medical Examiner Hodgdon and local officials conducted the scene and prepared the remains for identification at East Dedham.
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DepuHam
David Ellis
Washington Street
Norwood
Josiah Dean
Hawes’ Hill
Fales
Howard Colburn
Dedham
Hodgdon
W. H.C
Undertaker Smith
East Dedham
Martial Law on the Isthmus Demands Rebel Chiefs Surrender
General Reyes promoted to commander in chief of the Colombian army proclaims martial law on the Isthmus. A riot at Culebra over pay and rum has caused panic among the Black population. Reyes demands Portazal and Cocobolo from Admiral Jowett. Portazal and Cocobolo were prisoners on the Galena.
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Coron
Galveston
Reyes
Culebra
Jowett
Portazal
Cocobolo
Galena
Haytien
Port Au Prince
Jacmel
Preston
Carthanena
McCall
Terrible Work of an Insane Man A Former Boston Physician Killed
A Fort Stanton dispatch reports Matthew Nelson killed Dr. William H. Flynn in Benito New Mexico about 3 AM. Nelson then killed M S Maybury his wife and two sons. A daughter was fatally wounded and a neighbor and Herman Beck were slain in pursuit. Nelson was shot dead by guards.
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Boston
Santa Fx
N. M
Fort Stanton
Benito
Matthew Nelson
Maybury
William H. Flynn
Flynn
Nelson
Herman Beck
Lost in a fog after days adrift in a dory off Grand Banks
Alexander McIntyre, 47, from East Point Prince Edward Island, tells of a three day voyage in a 16 by 6 foot dory after being blown from the schooner Polar Wave and losing sight of land. Aboard the Allan Line steamer Alhambra they were rescued. his companion Green was hospitalized and McIntyre reached Providence seeking Pawtucket.
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Providence
Central Police
Alexander McIntyre
Pawtucket
Fall River
Wayfrarer
East Point
Prince Edward Island
Polar Wavyen
Gloucester
Mass
Jerome McDonald
Grand Banks
Jos M. Green
Marblehead
Dory
Beaurane Island
Newfoundland
Green
Alhambra
Allan Line
Liverpool
New York
Nydium
Oreyee
Frida
Fourteen Die As Brooklyn Factory Wing Collapses
A Brooklyn soap factory building on Atlantic Avenue collapsed after a jacking failure causing a fire and panic. Ninety to 260 workers were present. fourteen bodies recovered, many badly burned. Rescue continued as crowds watched and officials investigated officials blamed careless engineering.
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New York
Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn
Noor Was & Soup Manufacturing
Irls
Itig
James
Hicks and
State Streets
Columbia Place
State Street
Henrietta Haas
Igedd
Emma
Secon
Haas
Milo Hines
Atlantic Street
Lyn
Fire Sweeps Chicago Lumber District in Giant Blaze
Cureaco May 8. Chicago firemen police and citizens fought for over eight hours against a massive lumber district fire near the river front six miles from City Hall and near stock yards. Steamers battled the blaze while grease and oil from mills thwarted efforts. wind and smoke hampered crews as losses mounted with multiple firms reporting millions of feet of lumber and substantial insurance claims.
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Cureaco
Fire Department of
Chicago
Chi Lumber Company
Bigelow Brothers
Adams, Hastings & Co
G. W. Hinckley & Co
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Washington News
Charles &. Chapman
Hartford
Oliver Wells
Marshfield
William G. Lewis
Tatesville
N. C
Frank Mitchell
Enomee
Mich
Benjamin Ay. Hugar
Charleston
D. C
Jacob L. Baker
Red Oak
Patrick Cain
Fort Dodge
G. A. Marik
Bloomsbury
Younge Iam
Hunnewell
Exeter
Lemuel P. Ibana
George Donnamy
Waterloo
N. Y
Luke Johnson
Henry S. Benner
Gettysburg
Penn
J. M. Krouth
Somumacop
Parker Veasie
Wilson W . Borner
Leetonia
Agetiam
Washineton
Randall
Joseph N. Whitney
Bureau of Statistics
Manning
Switzler
Bureau
Sharpe
A. W. Adleta
Texarkana
el Paso
Adleta
Post Office
Washingcton
Flandrau & Co
Connecticut
Panama
Soudan
Ollivier Pain
Ress
Blunt
Lepel Gritfin
Ollivier
Bullec
Tonquin
Egypt
Madagascar
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Poland
Cunningham
Burton
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Sexton
Vienna
Keiley
Austria
Australia
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Germany
Dudleys
Earl of Dudley
Lonnox
House of Commons
Lord Hartington
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Assonan
Uakin
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Gar
Suakin
Berber
Cable Notes
Rangoon
Paris
The
Times
Popoff
Black Sea
Dongola
el Kidi
el Obeid
Sweden
London Standard
Calcutta
Quetta Pass
Louise Michel
Mise
Lonpox
Huxley
Ondon
Watkin Williams You
Denpigh
Denbigh
Rome
Sig. Mancini
Sig. Depretis
Council
Londpon
Peace Society
Dstone
Olseley
Lonpon
Morning Chronicle
Suez
Morning Post
Rts
M.de Giers
Sirward Thornton
Stersburg
Delafosse
Lake Embers
Chamber of Deputies
Imperor
Bert
Reichstag
Bismarck
Irelan
Ueen
Vanier
Adams
Coleridge
Lord Coleridge
Bishop
Stafford Northcote
Joseph Smith
Frederick Cavendish
Burke
Phenix Park
Dublin
Ures
Rebel Riel
Gatling
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