Ex-President Arthur Ailing at Old Point Comfort and Spate of Appointments
Summary of week notes from Washington reports Arthur ill with malaria at Old Point Comfort Virginia. Lamar accused of selling his seat for twenty five cents cab ride and left for cabinet meeting. Carrigan names accuse navy fraud conspirators in Washington. New patents commissioner introduced to McConville and duties. McLean Indiana to be first deputy pensions. Andrew Jackson Gross appointed US marshal for Kentucky. Multiple post offices established across Dakota and surrounding counties. Ada Sweet faces removal after refusing surrender. high officials press for resignation. Land office notices in Los Angeles address Texas Pacific restoration and Southern Pacific considerations.
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Arthur
Old Point Comfort
Lamar
McLean
Indiana
Andrew Jackson Gross
Cloverport
Dakota
French Creek
Custer County
Gallup
Ewing County
Golden Lake
Steele County
Hillside
Douglas County
Island Lake
Rosetto County
Lebanon
Potter County
Leverdrup
Minnehaha County
Clark County
Zell
Faulk Coun
Miss Ada Sweet
Commissioner Black
Miss Sweet
Miss Ada
Harrison
General Office
Los Angeles
Cal
Texas Pacific Railroad Company
Los Angeles Land Office
Southern Pacific Railroad
Boston Ice loss in Aspinwall blaze reaches $100000
The Aspinwall fire caused Boston Ice to lose $100,000 of ice. March fire losses across the United States and Canada totaled $9,000,000, signaling widespread damage and economic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Ice Company
Aspinwall
United States
Canada
Miss Caldwell Receives Golden Rose at Old Point Comfort
Miss Mary Caldwell, honored by Pope Leo XIII with the Golden Rose for donating 350000 dollars to endow a seminary, is described at Old Point Comfort Virginia as a petite brown eyed girl in Worth attire, drawing admiration.
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Mary Caldwell
Leo XIII
Old Point Comfort
Foreign News Gossip From The Era Of Global Tensions
Aざroundup notes Jersey parliament rejecting a bill to expel Jesuits, Prince Bismarck visiting Schoenhausen, and Brisson assembling a cabinet with de Freycinet to oversee foreign affairs. Other items mention Tokyo fire devastation, Gladstone advocating diplomacy with Russia, and geographers planning Congo exploration.
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Island of
Jersey
Newport murder revenge on streetcar ends in death
In Newport Kentucky Mr McMillan killed John L Cummings a bank clerk in a streetcar claiming revenge for his daughter's ruin. He surrendered to police. Separate Nebraska case of Richard Bascombe and wife killed on their farm shows brutal injuries with ante mortem blood evidence and fire damage to bones.
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Newport
McMillan
John L. Cummings
First National Bank
Fred
Cummings
Richard Bascombe
North Platte
Nebraska
John H. Camp
Minneapolis
William Sage
Fort Keogh
Elizabeth M
N. C. Meshan
East Frontenac
Wabasha County
Dr. Watson
Red Wing
Featherstone
J. F. Rogers
Masonic Fraternity
Red W
Guderian
Germany
C. 8 Guderian
Anoka National Bank
Mouey
Democrats win Michigan Supreme Court race and city elections
The Democrats carried the Michigan election defeating Judge Corley for the Supreme Court. Sullivan Democrat was reelected mayor of Helena Montana with W English Democrat as police magistrate and Clewell Republican treasurer. Col Herbert E Hill of Boston received Sheridan sword from Gen Sheridan. Worcester treasurer received $10000 from historian George Bancroft to fund a scholarship in memory of St Aaron and Lucretia Bancroft.
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Michigan
Corley
Supreme Court
McCormick Reaper Works
Chicago
Helena
Mont
Sullivan
W. English
Clewell
Herbert E. Hill
Boston
Sheridan
Worcester
Mass
George Bancroft
St. Aaron
Lucretia Bancroft
Public Lands Orders Suspend Final Action on Many Entries
The General Land Office orders suspension of final action on most public land entries including pre emption, homestead, and timber culture across multiple states and regions. Only lands offered for private cash sale or scrip locations remain open. The move aims to curb fraud by delaying final proving until fraud is investigated, with minimal impact on actual settlers.
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The
General Land Office
Land Office
Kansas
Range 17
Nebraska
Colorado
New Re
Montana
Wyoming
Nevada
Minnesota
Northern
Pacfic
Eee
Chicago
Minnesota & Manitoba
Lann
Washington
Lake Superior
Red Lake Reservation
Fight Between Riel Forces and Police in Duck Lake Saga
A March 26 fight between Riel forces and police and citizen soldiers unfolds with half breeds recounting the clash near Duck Lake. Crozier’s police fire first, thirteen dead on the field, four half-breeds killed and one Indian shot accidentally. A second account says Crozier’s party met Gabriel Dumas’ mounted force. both sides scatter, Crozier claiming a surround. Separate items note Gen Sheridan and Gen Grant remarks, Minnesota news, and a long commentary on the reporter’s role in public life.
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Riel
Duck Lake
Crozier
Fort Carlton
T. W. Jackson
Territorial Council
Gabriel Dumas
Dumas
Central American Complications and Barrios' Designs
A letter from Guatemala dated March 12 discusses Barrios plans to unite the five republics and send troops to the frontier. It portrays Barrios as decisive and charismatic, while noting foreign help joining the conflict and predicting a rapid, albeit uncertain, consolidation into a strong republic.
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T. B. Bunting
New York
Guatemala
Barrios
Tree Claim Holder Clarification On Signing Road Petition
A Redwood Falls correspondent asks if a man living on a tree claim for six to seven years can sign a petition to lay out a new town road before proving up. The Minnesota statute requires petitioners to be voters owning or occupying real estate within one mile of the road. Legal advice says tree claim occupants not yet in full possession by proof up are not properly eligible to sign.
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Redwood Falls
United States
Minnesota
Newman
Gen. Grant
Ata
Dakota railway commission forms at Fargo
The Dakota railway commission met in Fargo with Capt. W. H. McVay Col. W. M Evans and Capt. Alex Griggs forming the body. Judge L E West of Fargo elected secretary. The office location not settled. The territory divided into Northern Central and Southern Dakota zones with named officers and rail lines specified.
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Dakota Railway Commission
W. H. McVay
Yankton
W. M Evans
Milbank
Alex Griggs
Grand Forks
Fargo
L E. West
Northern
Capt. Griggs
Ortonville
Northern Pacific
Manitoba
Southern Railway
Frock Coat Details For 1814 Fashion Set
The article outlines 1814 frock coat design notes including four button closures on coats with four and a half inch cuffs two button cuffs. It specifies fashionable length for a five eight height and silk faced lapels with wide binding edges. Pantaloons feature eighteen inch knees and large bottom measurements with pockets and pistol pockets. Vests roll lower and close with five or six buttons with a trend toward double breasted styles.
Saloon Row Tragedy in Clifford Deadly Shootout
In Clifford Dakota M Plummer killed Peter Daily after a saloon dispute. Daily was jailed for transport to Caledonia by the constable. Special Telegram from Pierre reports startling Bell Small murder case developments with Bell turning state evidence leading to the discovery of Small's body four miles from Harold and two from Blunt. The victim F S Small was a former prosecuting attorney candidate.
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Clifford
Dak
M. Plummer
Peter Daily
Caledonia
Pierre
Bell-Small
Bennett
Bell
Harold
Blunt
Small
F. S. Small
Disappearance Case In Hughes County Unfolds
In Hughes County Oak a man vanished months ago. Light returns as J H Bell is arrested by the sheriff and taken to Pierre for examination on the 20th of the month.
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Hughes County
Oak
J. H. Bell
Sherff
Pierre
General Grant Condition Improves Overnight
Rev. Dr. Newman and Dr. Shrady reported Grant woke peaceful after a long sleep and took nourishment. They praised his improved mentation and noted relief from throat obstruction, while warning the illness could worsen despite today’s apparent rally.
Failures in U S Banking Decline Reported by Bradstreet
Weekly Bradstreet figures show 225 failures in the United States, down from 212 the prior week and 143 the year before. About 85 percent involved small traders with capital under 5000 dollars. Notable failures include Exchange National Bank and Franklin Savings Bank of Norfolk Virginia Bain Bros Portsmouth Ely Hunsberger Ely Philadelphia Alfred Goodell Minden Louisiana Palmer Mass Wire Company.
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United States
Bradstreet
Exchange National Bank
Franklin Savings Bank
Norfolk
Bain Bros
Bankers
Portsmouth
Ely, Hunsberger & Ely
Dry Goods
Philadelphia
Alfred Goodwell
Minden
Palmer
Mass
Wire Company
Thug Chief Frelinghen and the Thug Legacy in India
An 1830 arrest of Freling hea follows claims of multiple murders tied to the Thuggy cult. Skeletons unearthed at marked spots confirm his confessions. The piece notes historical estimates of up to 10 thousand Thugs and thousands executed or jailed between 1826 and 1837, with lingering fears of revival in remote Indian areas.
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Frelinghea
Sangir
Frelinghen
All
India
Bombay
Madras
Bengal
Varying Economic News Across States and Figures
The report highlights diverse figures including a 30 percent shortfall in Virginia wheat compared with last year, large fortunes in Canada and the U S, and a noted recovery in commercial outlook. It also mentions immigration bill progress in Michigan and a shift in production and prices since January.
Speaking Tube Prank at Galveston Store
Sam Peterby, a merchant visiting Mardi Gras in Galveston, toured a large firm and encountered a speaking tube. When he asked to try it, workers replied they were waiting for a telegram from his town and called him a slippery cuss, prompting a humorous miscommunication.
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Texas
Sam Peterby
Galveston
United
Governor Replies To Kansas Woman Seeks Marriage Aid
A Kansas woman in Howard County asked Governor Martin for 50 or 100 dollars to marry and move west. The governor gently declined, urging self help, noting many prosper starting with little and advising her fiancé to claim land and earn a home.
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Howard County
Kansas
Martin
Mapam
Joan A. Martin
Washington snobbery at the capital grocery store
A Cleveland Leader correspondent recalls an 1890s Washington scene where Mrs General, a nouveau riche leader, flaunts velvet and seal skin, demanding tomatoes at 12 cents and leaving by a fine carriage, while an old Washingtonian remains patient and dignified, sparking critique of court society.
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Washington
General
Thes
Washington Cor
Cleveland
Plow of the Basutos Expands Mountain settlements
Explorers Jagdllet and Dyke report Basuto emigration into high mountain districts formerly uninhabited. Letsie the Paramount Chief promotes settlement as war pushes natives to seek new pastures. Movement begins three years ago and aims to establish villages in favorable spots. The effort cultivates a desolate region.
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Basutos
Jagdllet
Basutoland
Drakensberg
Caledon River
Free State
Natal
Griqualand
Cape Colony
Basuto
Letsie
M. Jacollet
Explorers Map Talented Basuto Highlands and Waterfall
The account notes Basuto lands rapidly expanding arable cultivation in mountain valleys. Jacollet and Dyke describe a waterfall they deem superior to Swiss falls. The aim is geographic discovery and to reach educated populations for religious and educational outreach.
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M. Jacollet
Africa
Free State
Jaccollet
Switzerland
London Daily News
California Wine Growth Versus French Production
The piece argues California wine yields may reach 50 to 60 million gallons, far smaller than France's near one billion. It notes terrain limits, favors small land parcels for vineyards, and cites labor efficiency on grape land versus wheat. It argues American wines must reflect American soils and climates to avoid imitation.
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California
France
Pacific
Germany
Champagne
Boston Herald
Discipline in the Chinese Army Exposed by Shanghai Reporter
The Shanghai correspondent of The London and Chinese Telegraph reports on Woosung fort garrison reinforcement with four thousand troops. He notes lax discipline, harsh flogging, and brutal punishments including lashing, biting, finger or ear removal, and injuries from corporal punishment.
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Shanghia
London and Chinese Telegraph
Lam
Woosung Forts
A Sensible Creed and Cosmic Rest in Buddhist Thought
The excerpt discusses a belief in cycles of rest and activity across incarnations and planetary eras. It posits that humanity traverses seven planets and seven races, with rest periods following each cycle, culminating in a cosmic night after the seventh round of humanity and eventual universal repose.
Vast, Curious Snippets Spur Light News From Far Lands
A miscellany notes Imyor county sheep numbers, Gilroy orchard plans, Cuban sugar farms run by Jesuits, U S training ship New Hampshire crew counts, New York opera slaves, Cartan starch factory, and New Orleans exposition horse. It also cites readers on sermons, medicine tomatoes, women in medicine, a Confederate charity horse, and oddities from meteor sightings to cork telephones.
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Imyor County
California
Gilroy
Tombstone
Arizona
Cuba
New Hampshire
Newport
Lord Garmroyle
New York
Cartan
Metures
Mausetts
Nantucket
Dro Lewis
Columbian University
Washington
Stonewall Jackson
New Orleans Exposition
Kansas City
Dalton
Tex
Gainesville
Cleveland
Cork
Standard Theater
San Francisco
Crudelli
Rome
Venezula
Mexico
San Domingo
France
United States
The Monument as an Observatory
Prof Simon Newcomb uses the Washington monument top to measure the velocity of light and estimates distance and magnitude of the sun with unprecedented precision. He says the error may not exceed one four hundred millionth of a second, suggesting the monument could gain beauty through useful purpose.
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Washington Monument
Simon Newcomb
Newcomb
Philadelphia Times
Potomac
Washington
Various Local Notes Touching Florida and Nearby States
A compilation of scattered items including Tallahassee tomato ripening, a Rocho N XL tombstone from 1696, new barber shops in Tacoma, and Florida voters backing a constitutional convention by 31 884 Yes 28 130 No. Also: a potato with a rusty pin, Union Parish prohi tionists winning 900 to 400, liquor-license attitudes, mental illness theories, a Nevada sand-hill moved by winds, Florida forage grasses, Christmas trees in municipal halls, Montezuma hotel occupancy by Eastern visitors, 1843 California gold and silver outputs, a nervous Ohio girl from millinery work, a multilingual 13-year-old at Castle Garden, drilling sounds near Atlanta, Canada telegraph offices, a Bermuda gravel shipment, Apopka lemon grove prospects, Massachusetts topographical survey, population center shifts, English-speaking life expectancy gains, College of the City of New York coin electrotypes, and Pittsburgh Pa Pennsylvanian railroad incline plane and steel cables.
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Cumming
Union Parish
Louisiana
South
Churchill County
Nevada
Florida
Monticello
Monterey
Cal
California
Ohio
David Saltzman
Castle Garden
Atlantic
Atlanta
Clarkston
Canada
United States
Great Britain
Norwich
Conn
Bermuda Islands
Lake Apopka
Orange Wing
Massachusetts
Dearcuea
Maryland
Cincinnati
College of the City of New York
British Museum
B. C
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburgh
Crown Prince of Germany visits Tyrol with daughters
The crown prince and his daughters have stayed six weeks in the Tyrol. The princess spent the latter portion of the visit at Gries near Botzen sketching and painting peasants in artist Defregger’s studio.
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Germany
Tyrol
Gries
Botzen
Defreggers
Belton School Committee Election Registration
Eleven and nine residents were registered to vote for Belton school committee with 701 registered for one year.
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Belton
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H. Himmelman, Jr
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W. G. Hoerr
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William Dodge
Kalamazoo, Mich
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Molson
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North Carolina
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Peterboro, Ont
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George W. Childs
Baltimore
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American Wines
Tallahassee
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Rocho N. XL
Tacoma
Peale
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