Motley and Parkman shaping early American historical writing
The essay profiles John Lothrop Motley and Francis Parkman as pivotal figures in 19th century American history writing. It traces Motley's rise with The Dutch Republic and John of Barneveld, praising his vivid portraiture and broad scope, and highlights Parkman's immersive method from The Oregon Trail sketches to The Pioneers of France in the New World, culminating in a monumental, archival-driven chronicle of North American history.
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Lothrop Motley
Sparks
Bancroft
Prescott
New England
Dorchester
Mass
Harvard
Germany
Morton
Brerry Mount
Massachusetts
North American Review
Peter the Great
Dutch Republic
Jew Morasses
Charles Martel
Charlemagne
Burgundy
Netherlands
Europe
Charles the Bold
Alva
Spain
Muropeda
London
New York
Edward Everett
Irving
Hillard
Sumner
Motley
United Netherlands
John of
Barneveld
France
Parkman
Vassall Morton
Black Hills
Oregon Trail
Pontiac
New World
North America
la Salle
Great West
Canada
Count Frontenac
New France
Louis XIV
Montcalm
Wolfe
England
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Gulf of Mexico
Francis Parkman
Six Die in New York High Explosive Blast
A Park Avenue shaft explosion in the Murray Hill area of New York killed six people and injured many others. Debris and shattered windows swept the area including the Murray Hill hotel Grand Union hotel and Grand Central station. Authorities arrested Ira Shaler John Bracken and Martin McGrath on homicide charges and estimated total damage over 1 million dollars with key losses at the Murray Hill hotel Grand Union Manhattan hospital and Grand Central station.
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New York
Park Avenue
Débria
Murray Hill
Manhattan Eye and Ear
Hospital
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Central ‘Station
Roderick J. Robertson
Cyrus Adams
Ralph Thompson
Thomas Tubbs
L. Hine
James ‘Carr
Murray Hill Hotel
J. Roderick Robertson
Nelson
B. C
Canada
British Columbia Gold Fields Company
Manhattan Hospital
Grand Central Station
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
G. H. Wilson
New Haven
Moses Epps
Flower Hospital
Epps
Grand Union
Double tragedy in hotel ends in murder suicide
Chicago report states Dr. Harry J. Zeigler fatally shot his wife Anna at the Wellington hotel and then killed himself after leaving a note saying they chose to die together. Anna Zeigler later died at Samaritan hospital. she claimed the shooting was by her husband.
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Chicago
Harry J. Zeigler
King Street
Lancaster
Anna
Wellington Hotel
Miners Vote for Union Levy to End Strikes
Indianapolis January 28. United Mine Workers adopt Indiana district No 11 resolution to levy an assessment on all members to fund swift end of all current strikes. National executive board to set the amount after debate as some fear full responsibility. Scale committee also calls for a ten percent wage increase and a seven cent differential between pick and machine mining.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
Indiana District No. 11
National Executive Board
Reese
Iowa
President Upholds Bullock in Black Hills Ranger Selection
President Roosevelt conferred with Captain Seth Bullock and Rep Martin on Black Hills reserve rangers. Bullock, as supervisor, seeks authority to name his own subordinates, citing timber value and local expertise. the President agrees the supervisor is right. The Interior Secretary will be asked to appoint men Bullock can select.
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Black Hills
Washington
Roosevelt
Seth Bullock
Black Hills Forest Reserve
Martin
South Dakota
Black Hills Reserve
Secretary of the Interior
Bullock
Captain Bullock
Hunter Fails to Return Amid Storm Missing Montana Man
Thompson Montana news reports A Goodchild missing since Tuesday after leaving home with his dog and gun for a hunt. W E Lindenbaum has ten men searching but harsh blizzard conditions in the mountains raise grave fears he is lost or has perished.
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Montana
Thompson
Mon
A. Goodchild
W. E. Lindenbaum
Hig
Goodchild
May grain panic hits Chicago pits with sharp losses
Chicago grain and provisions show a stampede on the Board of Trade as May oats drop 54% to 4 1/4 cents, May wheat down 1/4 cent, and May corn down 1/2 cent. Closing prices reflect widespread downward pressure on oats wheat corn and key pork lard and rib futures. Cash market quotes follow with various grades of wheat corn and oats listed.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Chicago Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices Report
Cattle receipts 2000 with varied steers and cows priced from 1.25 to 7.40 dollars per hundredweight. Hog receipts 41000 with steady to lower trade and typical values from 5.00 to 6.40. Sheep receipts 22000 show demand firm to strong with wethers 4.30 to 5.00 and lambs 3.00 to 5.00.
Kansas City Live Stock Prices Move in Mixed Trade
Cattle receipts 6600 with heavy beef steers steady to 10c lower and cattle mixed. top beef steer price 5.85 to 6.60. Hogs receipts 5500 opened strong then 54 lower. top 6.45, bulk 5.50 to 6.50. Sheep receipts 1500 steady with western lambs 5.50 to 6.00 and wethers 4.25 to 4.80.
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Kansas City
South Omaha Cattle and Hog Receipts January 27
South Omaha reports cattle receipts 1400 with varied prices for native steers cows and calves. western and Texas steers and canners also listed. Hog receipts 4400 show steady to 5c lower prices across heavy mixed and light pigs with bulk sales 6.00 to 6.25. Freeport reports 2700 fed muttons and ewes with lambs and stockers priced between 3.50 and 6.10.
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South Omaha
Texas
Special City Election Dillon Montana Bond Vote
Notice for a February 10 1902 special election in Dillon Beaverhead County Montana to decide Waterworks bonds totaling 31000 dollars. Voters in three wards will choose Bonds yea or Bonds no with 5 percent interest and 20 year maturity in lawful US money. Polling places listed and ballots require a cross opposite the chosen option.
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Dilon
Beaverhead County
Montana
Dillon
Wateril Works
Isaneerepf
United States
New York City
Eaid City
Eaid
Towit
H. K. Meton
City Hall
A. Sullivan
Waite
Dwin Nonkria
Glerk
Fifth Judicial District
Heaverhead
George Small
Emlie Small
Gro. W. Faency
Cushing & Robison
Patent applications for White's Bar placers in Beaverhead County
Montana Gold Dredging Co applies for patents for four placer mining claims in White's Bar Mining District Beaverhead County located in survey Nos 6014 6015 6016 and 6017 totaling 66.65 acres. The company lists 20.66 9.28 8.44 and 18.27 acre parcels with detailed bearings and corners and notes no adjoining claims. First publication January 17 1902.
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U. S
Congress
Montana Gold Dredging Company
New Jersey
Montana
Montans Atioe
Dillon
Edwin Norris
Ite
White's Bar
Beaverhead
Seta Granite Rock
Cor .No
Cor. No
Catherine
Catherine No
Cor
Sur
White
Secord
Beginning
Recorder's Office
Goldfield Placer
Catherine Placer
P. J. Kelley
Groncr D
Greene
Register
Notice for Publication at Hales Land Office
Department of the Interior notice from the Hales Montana land office dated ae 18 1002 announces publication regarding Joseph Both 1008 Anne H Evans for BBN Ho 177 and related matter. Official actions and eligibility details follow.
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Department of the Interior
Hales
Mont
Josry Both
Anne H. Evans
Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Louis Anderson
Louis Anderson of Lima Montana filed notice of intent to make final proof on desert land claim No 4572 for multiple fractional parcels in townships and ranges listed. Before U S Commissioner L J Price at Dillon Montana on February 1 1902 witnesses James Mathorn Freeman Hans Johnson and Guonox D. Green listed to prove irrigation and reclamation of land.
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United States Land Office
Helena
Mont
Michael Dowling
Dell P.O. Mont
R. W
George W French
Clerk District Court
Dinon
Kate Foster
Mary McGee
Elizabeth Dowling
William McGee
H. E
Vis
Luther
Seybold
Joseph C
Fos
David D. McKnight
Dell, Mont
George R. Mellen
Dillon, Mont
Groner
Register
United States Land Affice
Montana
Louis Anderson
Lima
L.j.price
U.S
Dillon
James Bmalthorn
James
Freeman
Hans Johnson
Guonox D. Greenn
Department of the Interior
L. J. Price
U. S
Arles
Eald Land
Louis G. Woodside
Stephen Kambitoh
Jacob Hartwig
Julius Hatting
Willis
Gxoraz D. Greene
The Miner and Investor Weekly Ad Rates
Advertising rates listed for The Miner and Investor weekly edition aimed at capitalists brokers and investors. Rates show $1.00 per inch with a $2.00 option. address 410 Worthington Building Boston MA. Subscription listed at 50 cents per year.
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Worthington Bldg
Boston
Mass
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