Exhibition of Birds at Crystal Palace and Notable Rail and Arts News
An exhibition of birds concluded at Crystal Palace London with a canary valued at 5000 dollars. Yellow Hawk, ex Dakota chief and now pastor, wins favor in Danbury Connecticut. Engine 2R Melville adapts a hydraulic life saving device for steam fire engines inspired by a Philadelphia fire. Humphrey Moore, pupil of Gerome, paints two genre pictures in Paris bought by Mr. Crocker for 2000 pounds. Moore, deaf and dumb, studied under Gerome. German paper discusses Goethe surname spelling via Karl Blind. The king of Württemberg's second son enters Dublin University drawing a mixed reception amid debates on his right to royal homage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey Moore
Paris
Crocker
Moore
Gerome
Karl Blind
Goethe
Gethe
Frankfort
Widow of Harvard professor dies in Shanghai and two daughters
The widow of Prof Ko-Kun-Hua Chinese instructor at Harvard College, well known in Boston, has died in Shanghai along with her eldest daughter Wan-Lau. Only four of the eight family members Prof Ko had with him in Cambridge remain living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ko-Kun-Hua
Harvard College
Boston
Shanghai
Wan-Lau
Cambridge
Language loyalties and Porter justice discussed in letters
Victor House favors French as civilization’s language and mildly tolerates Spanish but sneers at others and dismisses English. The Count of Paris writes R H Eddy praising Porter’s potential exoneration and notes prior doubts about his court martial based on battlefield conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor House
Paris
R. H. Eddy
Boston
Gen. Fitz John Porter
Manassass
Portrait of Daniel Webster Sparks Boston Attitude
A Boston Advertiser correspondent denounces The Century for depicting Daniel Webster with profane language. The writer insists Webster never swore in public or before strangers and condemns the portrayal as an insult and outrage. He argues Webster used neither Saxon nor classic vulgarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Advertiser
Daniel Webster
Statesman
Webster
Bancroft and Corcoran in a Washington profile contrast
Washington correspondents describe Bancroft as thin and wan with white hair while Corcoran appears heavy and formidable. Bancroft, son of a preacher, sought literary success and achieved it, while Corcoran, son of a shoemaker, pursued wealth to become possibly the citys richest. Both live on H street near the White House and are destined for historical remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft
Washington
Corcoran
H. Street
White House
Three Men Inherit Pans Figaro, Plan Salaries Spark Outcry
Upon proprietor M Willemessant’s death, the Pans Figaro passes to three leading helpers. Old contributors protested, threatening opposition. The plan would pay each principal 35000 yearly and 3500 to other writers, with profits afterward equal to 15000 each. a death clause would transfer shares among survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Willemessant
Pans Figaro
Figaro
Pleasant Grove church fire in Dubuque county Iowa
A Catholic church at Pleasant Grove in Dubuque county burned the night of March 18. Loss valued at 33 500 with insurance of 2 000. Also noted are elections and filings in Des Moines and Ida Grove, deaths and accidents across multiple counties, and civic discussions on public charities and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
Dubuque County
Iowa Tunnel, Mining and Milling Company
Ida Grove
Jacks
H. A. Terry
Crescent Township
Pottawattamie Co
West Plains
Lowell County
Earthquake Shocks and National News Roundup
A quake was felt in Contocook New Hampshire on March 18. Congress confirms Joseph S. Ler as Internal Revenue Commissioner. Fires in Peersburg Virginia and Elizabethport New Jersey cause heavy losses. The Panama revolt ends. Multiple murders, suicides, fires, and resignations are reported across the United States with various financial losses and executive changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contocook
N. H
Senate
Joseph S.ler
Internal Revenue
Peersburg
Boston Machine Manufacturing Co
British Columbia defenses to be strengthened and Pacific fleet boosted
A Ottawa dispatch reports the war office will immediately strengthen British Columbia defenses and add four or five iron clad rams to the Pacific fleet. The Canadian Pacific railway will be pushed to completion to move troops and war munitions to the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
War Office
British Columbia
Pacific
Canadian Pacific Railway
Pacific Coast
State Auditor office seized by Governor order in Des Moines
The 1885 Des Moines incident reports Governor Sherman ordering Adjutant General Alexander to seize the Auditor of State office with military force. J W Cattell installs as acting auditor after Brown and Stewart are removed amid barricades, bonds posted, and guards deployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Sherman
Brown
Stewart
Painter
Polk County
Perry
Parsons & Perry
Capitol
Auditor’s Office
Mere
Mr. Brown
D. C. McMartin
State of
Iowa
Polk
John L. Brown
Refusin
Baren R. Sherman
Auditor of State
State of Iowa
County of
Poli
Cath
Samuel F. Stewart
Baren K. Sherman
D. C. McManuis
D. C. McMants
Hammond
Insurance Department
Squire McMartin
Genera Alexander
W. L. Alexander
Wuerens
Jonathan W. Cattell
Cattell
Frank D. Jackson
Seal
Secretary of State
State Register
Alexander
Parker
Rehkopf
Reddingshafer
Akers
Nourse
Treasurer Twombley
Treasury
Twombley
Cooney
Fire destroys St Joseph's academy in Emmetsburg
Fire at St. Joseph's academy in Emmetsburg Maryland spreads rapidly due to high winds and limited fire apparatus. The sisters and students were evacuated as engines from Frederick Baltimore and Philadelphia battle the flames. loss estimated at 80 000 with the building complex substantially damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. L. Reitz
Baltimore
Sisters of Charity
St. Joseph Academy
Emmitsburgh
St. Joseph's
Sisters of Charity of
United States
Mary Bower
Shelby
Ohio
Women’s Foreign Mission Society Board For Home Missions
Central Pennsylvania
Huntingdon
Harrisburg
Chicago
Joseph Skelton
George K. Osborne
Atlanta
J. H. Canfield
Emmetspurg
St. Joseph's Academy
Frederick
Sisters’ Department
Academy
Fredericksburg
Sisters
Philadelphia
New York
St. Joseph’s Academy
St. Joseph's House
Fatal Charivari at Fassett Farm Near Redfield
A mob of about thirteen men gathered at Fassett’s farm eight miles from New Ashton after drinking. William Roe fired a signal pistol. Fassett shot Roe wounding him in the neck and shoulder. The roof collapsed, destroying goods and wedding presents. Roe is hospitalized. Fassett’s trial is at New Ashton. The mob’s leaders were linked to Redfield disturbances. Fassett is reportedly orderly, with popular sympathy.
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Repricio
Dak
Redfield
Daniel McNabb
Frank Fassett
Hi Bride
New Ashton
Wm. H. Roe
Fasssett
Fassett
William H. Roe
Bedlam
Roe
Lodgin
Pess
Ray
Farm and Garden Practical Advice for Farmers and Dairymen
Agricultural column offers buying tips and husbandry pointers from feeding poultry to managing orchards. Notes include dairy yields, manure use, crop rotations, seed storage, grain grinding benefits, and carp culture for decorative ponds. It cites New York dairying, New Hampshire swine, and Winthrop Maine cheese outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. B. Lawes
New Hampshire
Winthrop
White Evening Costumes Trimmed with Silver Braid
Describes white evening costumes featuring trim of silver or gilt braid and accents of white or brown down, detailing material and decorative choices.
Job Printing Services Offered By The Tribune
The Tribune advertises printing of every description neatly and promptly at reasonable rates.
Earnings of British and Continental Authors Rise
The London News notes large sums paid to authors across Britain and Europe. Scott earned £110,000 for eleven novels and nine tales, Disraeli was offered £10,000 for Endymion, George Eliot received £7,000 for Romola and £8,000 from Life. Continentals include Lamartine at £20,000 for history and £1,800 for La Chute, Victor Hugo £2,400, Chateaubriand £22,000, Thiers £20,000, and Zola averaging £17,400 yearly over five years.
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Scott
Word Beaconsfield
Endymion
George Eliot
Romola
Lameartine
Notre Dame
Victor Hugo
Chateaubriand
Thiers
Consulate
Emepire
Lamenynais
M. Emil Zola
Paris
London News
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Canery
Yellow Hawk
Danbury
Conn
Melville
Arctic Exploration
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Dublin University
Alonzo Abernethty
Des Moines University
College For the Blind
Winton
C. E. Luddin
Taylor County
Farmers’ Protective Association
Maredith
Steamboat Rock
Ed. Spear
Council Bluffs
Edwin Clifford
Davenport Gazette
George Hood
Mason City
Milwaukee & St. Paul R. R
Clear Lake
Board of Charities For Town
New Orleans
Mobile
Cross
Thomas Hand
Polk City
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Ft. Dodge
J. M. Prouty
Humboldt
Gov. Sherman
Humboldt County
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Russia
England
Italy
Barre
Renee
Weekly Review
Josephs. Miller
West Virginia
Francis Storm
Willimsburg
N. Y
Eagle Pass
Texas
John Milin
Bridgeport
Millan
Jerome Burnham
Henry O'Connor
State Department
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V. J
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Foster
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Sheridan
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Kansas
Arline McLaughlin
Texas Pacific
Col. Lamont
Quartermaster’s Department
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San Francisco
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Frederick Nixdorf
Lancaster
Paoli
Harry Lutz
Jacob Schultz
William Keith
Joseph Drake
Salem
Oregon
David Swartz
Thomas J. Navin
Long
Adrian
Mich
Navin
Bankers’ & Merchants’ Telegraph Company
Milton J. Durham
Kentucky
Malcolm Hay
Pennsylvania
Genereral
Martin Montgomery
Michigan
Benjamin J. Hill, Jr
Georgia
John Carey
Dallas
L.S. Green
Green
Mr. Carey
Carey
Washington Monument
Corporation of
Switzerland
William Tell
Lake Lucerne
Gessler
Historical Society of Switzerland
Tell
Samuel Lazare
Lazare
Charles Briggs
May Elizabeth Tempest
Oriental Hotel
Seattle
W. T
Enrich Johnson
Mike Tobin
Edward Downey
Olef Ottson
J. B. Moe
Lawrence
Mercer County
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Indiana
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Hibernian Hall
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James McCullough
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
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Earl Dufferin
France
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Tonquin
Gazette
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J.W. Cattell
Benen R. Suerman
St. Joseph’s Academy At
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