Mass Democratic leadership reshuffled as Quincy reelected chair
Massachusetts Democratic Committee reelects MF Josiah Quincy as chairman. Reports note Bishop F S Cistard chosen in Rome as coadjutor to Archbishop Kenrick. Butler dies suddenly in Washington at 1 30 am while Maine reports 1892 factory costs and 4812 new jobs. General Land Office grants John G. McBride title to 120 acres in Tacoma valued at 5 million dollars.
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Cistard
Vincsnnes
Ind
Rome
Kenrick
St. Louis
General Land Office
John G. McBride
Tacoma
Treasury statement to be ready this week for Ways and Means
Secretary Foster states the Treasury's December 31 condition statement will be prepared this week. It will include every item of information in the Treasury’s possession that could aid the House Ways and Means Committee under its adopted resolution.
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Foster
Treasury
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury Department
Indemnity fund dispute over Baltimore riots settlement
A complication in distributing the Chilean settlement of 75 000 for damages in the Baltimore riots at Valparaiso arises. No federal official has clear authority to disburse funds to satisfy all claimants, and Navy guidance is lacking. Congress may be asked to grant the Secretary of the Navy authority to allocate the money.
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Baltimore
Valparaiso
United States
Treasury
Secretary of the Navy
Igs
Navy Department
Congress
Carmencita to Dazzle Providence Opera House Audiences
The famed Spanish dancer Carmencita arrives under managers Jefferson, Kiaw and Erlanger for performances January 16th 17th and 18th at the Providence Opera House. Her New York success extends to a strong Royal Court reception and broad public appeal. The Prodigal Father comedy, featuring Carmencita, headlines with a notable troupe including Geo Denham Geo Boniface Walter Thomas Geo Gaston and others.
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Sap
Carmencita
Meesrs Jefferson, Kiaw
Erlanger
Providence Opera House
Enormona
New York City
Carmencia
Spain
Broadway Theatre
New York
Fanny
Messrs
Geo. Denham
Geo C. Boniface
Walter Thomas
Geo. Gaston
Walter Pleugh
Cecil Kingston
Blanche Chepman-Ford
Cora Macy
Marguerite Franklin
Irene Franklin
New Year Business Outlook From 1892 Trade Reviews
The year opens with general business optimism and strong textile demand, though manufacturing sees conservatism due to scarce orders and finance worries tied to gold exports and Congress. Dan & Co notes suggest prosperity yet uncertain futures dependent on monetary policy and broader economic signals. The Review of Reviews offers a portrait-rich set of contemporary figures across sectors.
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Congress
Dan & Co
Dolls And Puppet Armies Of Napoleons Times Stir Europa
A Buckingham Palace doll discovery delights readers across Europe. French observers note the aging queen’s fondness for her childhood toys, while Napoleon III built a rival army of toy soldiers, colored clay figures and regiment models. Nicholas I also commissioned uniform puppets for study, now kept in Krasnoe-Selo.
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Czar
Buckingham Palace
England
India
Napoleon III
M Fremier
Tuileries
M de Nieuwekerke
Prince Imperial
Fleury
Nicholas I
Russias
Nicholas
Krasnoe-Selo
Pall Mall
Harbor frost and busy town notes in 1892 column
The town records a harsh winter with 96 harbor ice and a brisk sleighing scene. Community life features the Herreshoff shipyard Atlantic crossing project visit, school merit lists, local fraternal officer elections, a poetry excerpt, and cemetery restoration plans near Metacom avenue with historic ties to Massasoit and King Philip.
Mass Althea Lawless Injured in Head Wound Incident
Mass Althea Lawless aged aunt of the late Captain James Lawless and a boarder of Mrs. Daniel Coggeshall on Pierce's avenue fell Saturday morning striking her head and suffering a severe scalp wound. Seven stitches were required and Dr. D. J. Neylan attended to her injuries.
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Althea Lawless
James Lawless
Daniel Coggeshall
Pierce's Avenue
D. J. Neylan
Herreshoff Co Delivers Steam Launch for Navy Training
Last week the Herreshoff Manufacturing Co received an order from Assistant Secretary of the Navy Soley for a twenty eight foot steam launch. It will be used at the Massachusetts Training School in connection with the training ship Enterprise. The government has tested many steam launches, but none matched the Herreshoffs’ performance.
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Herreshoff Manufacturing Co
Soley
Massachusets
Installation of Officers at Babbit Post No 15 G A R
Officers of Bab bitt Post No 15 Department of Rhode Island Grand Army of the Republic were installed in Grand Army Hall on Friday evening. Assistant Inspecting Officer Comrie of Ernst Providence and acting Officer of the Day James F. Card of Bucklin Post conducted the ceremony followed by a collation and brief guest speeches. The officers-elect list had been published in the Pacenix.
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Hipravrion Exanmasp Hose Co
Charles 0. Wilson
Daniel G. Coggeshall
James M. Meiggs
Julian Close
Robert Gray
Walter H. Coggeshall
Everett Church
Grand Army Hall
Wilson
Babbitt Post
No. 15
Department of R. I
Comrie
Ernst Providence
James F. Card
Bucklin Post
Pacenix
Bristol DAR Charter Framed From Reynolds House Wood
The Bristol Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution places a charter on Burnside Memorial Hall wall. The frame uses wood from the Reynolds House chamber where Gen Lafayette slept. John Post Reynolds donated the wood. State Regent Mrs Joshua Wilbour unveiled it. The article also notes Primrose and West as millionaire minstrel partners with Eight Bells pantomime touring Providence Opera House January 19 20 21.
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Bristol
Daughters of the American Revolution
George H. Primrose
W. H. West
Primrose & West
Providence Opera House
State Board reviews Soldier's Home management in town
The State Board of Soldiers Relief led by Gov D Russell Brown and other officials conducted a second visit to the Soldier's Home on Tuesday. Inmates largely backed the management as the board planned general and pavilion specific rules before adjourning awaiting the Governor's call.
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D. Russell Brown
Gen Dyer
Samuel G. Clarke
George T. Craneton
H. T. Luther
Philip E. Chase
Mr. McMahon
Hell
Tae Menpers
Coxtece
Louis L. Lorrilard
William G. Roelker
Joshua Wilbour
William H Haskell
Court House
This
D. Russel Brown
Utter
Lorrilard
Joshua Wilborr
Benjamin Harrison
Whitelaw Reid
Washington
Col
Isaac L. Goff
East Providence
Col. Goff
Senate
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