Washington Melange and a Civil War Letter Tale
A special Washington letter recounts a Civil War anecdote about a handkerchief prank and a later court-martial at which Edward Cooper pleads with a poignant homefront letter from Mary and Lucy. The narrative contrasts a humorous old habit with a grave defense to sustain the prisoners dignity and eventual pardon by General Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Gordon
Georgia
Gen. Battle
Cooper
Noward
Edward
Eddie
Lacey
Lucy
Mary
Lee
Hrapgtarsens A. N. V
Toombs and Georgia Leaders Remembered in Pry’s Reminiscence
Sarre D. Pry reflects on Georgia figures including Robert Toombs and Edward Cooper, noting Toombs’s complex stance on secession, his roles in the Confederacy, and his retirement. The piece contrasts northern and southern views, cites Cooper’s Civil War service and later business life, and includes Pry’s quail and canvasback anecdotes from John Chamberlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
A Curious Old Spittoon Becomes Guild Measure
A beadle of the Innholders' company bought a dusty old spittoon from a stall. Cleaning it revealed a century old measure dated 1781 with the master and wardens' names, hinting it once belonged to the guild. The beadle plans to present the relic to the company. The master in 1781 was Mr Nixon, and in 1594 it was Mr Nix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houndsditch
Ali
Nixon
Nix
London Telegraph
Vain Regret and Gossip Fragment in News Clippings
A fragmented clipping recalls a bank cashier leaving a marble New York bank after tears and a valise scene at Grand Central, paired with brief humorous exchanges about Maine fishing and a papa in church probation, ending with a soda fountain prank question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Bank
Grand Central Depot
Texas
Willie
Maine
Steamer Missouri Disaster Leaves Dozens Missing
Meager reports arrive from Wolf Creek Kentucky and Louisville as the State of Missouri sinks after striking rocks. Between thirty five and forty aboard are believed drowned while survivors reach shore by plank and flotsam. Captain Conlon First Clerk Werman and Second Clerk Howard among the rescuers. four men and one crewman saved by steamer Tell City and City of Owensboro. More wreckage seen downstream toward Rockport and Troy as boats port and riverbanks aid survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Dan
Owensboro
Louisville and
Joe Conlon
Werman
Howard
Ken Howard
Jim Howard
John 8
Tell City
City of
Wolf Creek
Louisville
Rockport
Texas
Troy
Conlon
Hardin
Alton
State of Missouri
Kentucky
W. C. Leathers
Willows
C. E. Hydes
Memphis, New Orleans & Cincinnati Packet Company
Stephensport
Body of Holt county official found in Niobrara River
The body of Barrett Scott, Holt county treasurer who fled amid an $70,000 embezzlement and Holt county bank wreck, was found in the Niobrara river near Hoyd county. Witnesses testified that he was dragged from a carriage, hung with rope, and left in seven feet of water after being shot in the neck. Coroner’s inquest returned a verdict that he died at the hands of George Mullihan and others, with bail set and pursuit ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Nvvnn
Neb
Barrett Scott
Holt County
Niobrara
Hoyd County
Lee
Theody
Hoover
Holt
Boyd Counties
Scott
Niobrara Bridge
O'Neill
Atkinson
Spencer
Butte
Boyd County
George Mullihan
Mose Elliot
Mort Roy
James Pinkerman
Ilott County
Llolt County
Earthquake Devastates Kuchan Again Struck by Unknown Death Toll
Teheran dispatch reports Kuchan, rebuilt after a 1895 quake, was destroyed again January 17. Dozens killed in a ruin and 100 crushed in one batch. Cold worsens suffering. Kuchan sits at Shah Jahan Kuh near Meshed, on the Shirvan route. Prior quake deaths estimated at 12,000 with 50,000 cattle lost. From Nov 17 to 24 there were 160 shocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Teheran
Persia
Kuchan
Ksuchan
Shah Jahan Kuh
Meshed
Shirvan
Kuchan Jis
Butte Disaster Death Toll Tops Fifty Three
Montreas hazard details of a massive blast with at least fifty three known dead and four hospital fatalities. Firemen missing include Hoffbauer and four named victims among the victims. Survivors recount a scene of devastation with a burning warehouse blast creating a crater of debris and a ground strewn with broken bodies and shattered glass. Three explosions, totaling nearly thirty tons, unleashed force comparable to wiping Rhode Island from the map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ure
Mont
Charles Hoffbauer
Hoffbauer
Dave Moses
Sam Ash
I. J. Norling
Ed Slown
Rhode Island
Street Car Strike Shuts Brooklyn Trolleys Citywide
Brooklyn workers walk out at 5 am tying all trolley cars as 5000 plus employees refuse duties. They allege ten hour law violations with shifts of eleven or twelve hours and minimal lunch breaks. Wages of two dollars per day upheld. demand twelve hour days or 2.25 for over time. District Assembly No 76 says exclusion of electrical workers sparked the action. Military requisition by Mayor Schieren heightens public alarm over a potential broader strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
N. Y
Executive Committee
District Assembly No
Brooklyn Heights
Brooxlyn
State Board of Mediation and Arbitration
Schieren
Case Reopened in Ricks Controversy by House Committee
The judiciary committee of the house held a long session on the Ricks case. Bailey of Texas presented the majority report and Broderick the minority. The committee voted 7 to 5 to reopen the case, inviting Judge Ricks and his witnesses as well as the opposing side to appear, with further amendments discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judiciary Committee of the
House
Ricks
Representative Bailey
Texas
Broderick
Friends of
Judge Ricks
Bailey
Faure Chosen President as Casimir-Perier Resigns
In Paris on January 10 the national assembly chose M Francois Felix Faure on the second ballot to succeed Casimir-Perier as president of France. Brisson and Waldeck-Rousseau were contenders with Faure. Casimir-Perier announced his resignation January 17 amid public consternation. he cited the cabinet and chamber disputes over the constitution and court supremacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francois Felix Faure
Casimir-Perler
Crista
Versailles
France
National Assembly
Felix Faure
Vee
Henri Brissoni
M. Waldeck-Rousseau
M. Henri Brisson
M. Felix Faure
Pars
Casimir-Pemer
M. Challemel- Lacour
Senate
Premier Dupuy
Paris
M. Casimir-Perier
Carnot
Casimir Perier
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
Orleans
Midi
Barthou
Council of State
M. Thiers
Istl
Marshal MacMahon
Jules Grevy
ISTU
M. Carnot
Lyons
M. Francois Felix Faure
Seine-Inferieurs
Republic of France
Gambetta
Ferry
Brisson and Tirard
M. Faure
Garde Mo
Legion of Honor
Remedies Suggested By Senators In Financial Bills
Washington January 1 Senator Pugh proposed a bill to address treasury revenue deficiencies by an immediate 100 million legal tender note issue. It aims to regulate redemption of treasury and coin notes, restore silver coinage, amend banking and currency laws, and was referred to the finance committee. Senator Sherman followed with a bill for temporary revenue deficiency authorizing 3 percent bonds and 5 percent certificates, to be sold at depositories and post offices, with national bank circulation at par value of deposited bonds. referred to finance committee.
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Washington
Pugh
Dem
Ala
Treasury
United States
Finance Committee
Sherman
Rep
United States Treasury
Alameda brings news of Honolulu revolution and killings
The Alameda from Auckland and Sydney reports bloodshed in Honolulu where Charles L. Carter, an annexation commissioner, was killed and other government supporters wounded. About twelve natives were killed, nearly 200 revolutionists arrested, with fighting ongoing as of January 11. Robert Wilcox is named as rebel leader.
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San Francisco
Alameda
Auckland
Sydney
Honolulu
Charles L. Carter
Robert Wilcox
Associated Press
Olneys Plan Compulsory Arbitration Bill Proposed
The Attorney General proposes a labor arbitration bill. It would create a three member arbitration board with one member chosen by the employer and one by the labor group, chaired by the commission. Mediation attempts precede arbitration and awards become final unless law errors are found. Violations carry penalties and strikes are restricted during proceedings. The bill allows receivership if disputes harm public interests.
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Washinoton
Olney
McGann
House Committee On Labor
Interstate Commerce Commession
Commissioner of Labor
Board of Arbitration
Interstate Commerce Commission
Court of Equity
United States Circuit Court of the
District Court
Waiting Condition Persists As Trade Sees Slow Signs
R G Dun reports a cautious economic state with general hesitation in business. Gold exports reach 6.55 million this week, revenue deficits exceed 9.5 million for the month, and congress delays borrowing or revenue measures. Clearinghouse trade is up vs last year but far below two years ago. Prices, wages, and profits show little solid improvement while rail stocks edge up and grain movement increases. Embarrassment in boots and shoes continues as orders shrink, though shipments exceed prior years. Exports and imports show mixed, with substantial failures totaling 4.5 million thus far and weekly failures rising modestly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Congress
Bessemer Iron
Philadelphia
Pittsburch
Wille
Manly
United States
Canada
Denied in Debs Case by Supreme Court Writ Refused
The Supreme Court on January 19 ruled unanimously that a writ of error cannot lie in United States v. Debs et al. The petition to file a writ of habeas corpus was granted, with a rule issued returnable January 28. Also reported, Hamburg authorities barred imports of cattle and swine from England and Ireland, impacting U.S. livestock trade.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Puller
United States
Eugene
State Department
Hamburg
England
Ireland
Germany
Europe
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Bome
Jerry Simpson
Non
William S. Holman
Indiana
Simpen
Edward Cooper
New York City
Toombs
Gordon
Robert Toombs
Jefferson
Adams
Atlanta
Alexander H. Stephens
John Chamberlin
Baltimore
Sarre D. Pry
Missouri
Ohio River
Austin
Tex
Seabury
House of the
Texas Legislature
Asunano
Wis
Ashland Driving Park Association
Ashland County
William B. Smith
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
McComus
Albany
Newport
R. 1
Rusk, Tex
van Buren
Will Lewis
Alexander Lewis
Tobe Richardson
Alexander Hamilton
Abner Lee
Peter van Buren
Andrew Ross
Emanuel Hamilton
Richard Loftin
Nash Miller
Lincols
Nebraska
Cotton
Waco
Texas Cotton Palace
Palace Association
Tacoms
Wash
Isaac Brotton
Cameron
Dave McGee
J. H. Flannery
Strooklyn
Hawiwan
Monolulu
Debs
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