Frontier pamphlet argues chiefs were spared for Indian plight
Charles H. Cressey argues Congress failed to fund the Indian Department, blaming hunger and broken promises for the Pine Ridge uprising. He criticizes eastern philanthropists, praises troops, and urges industrial schools and land cashouts to deter war and assimilation. He claims thousands of guns and cattle are with hostiles near Pine Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Cressey
Pine Ridge Agency
Congress
Indian Department
East
War Department
Army of America
Large Diamond Robbery Shocks San Francisco
A burglary at Colonel A. A. Andrews diamond house netted over 65 diamond lockets and about 50 diamond scarf pins worth 7500 dollars. The watchman slept through the break in. detectives have yet to identify the thieves. A Polish newsboy, Thomas Knibain, sent to an orphan asylum after living in wagons, claims both parents are dead. Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised by local merchants. Upholstering and repairs offered by Hayes & Exewax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
A. A. Andrews
Thomas Knibain
Tannehim Street Orphan Asylum
O’brien
Southside
Divorce Threat Hangs Over Boulangers as French Idol Fades
The Boulangers face a high profile divorce amid a fading afterglow of General Boulangers popularity in France. A memo from Paris notes his political star waning as marital strife and scandals cloud his career and public image.
Bavarian Crisis: Luitpold to Succeed Otto as Regent
Reports say Prince Luitpold will ascend the throne next month replacing Otto, amid suspicions of madness around Otto and fear Luitpold bears responsibility for Otto and his brother. Public belief centers on Luitpold’s supposed role in Ludwig’s death and Otto's decline. Otto is described as an inmate at Nymphenburg Castle with limited interests beyond shooting, potatoes, and symbolic eagle poses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Ride
Atthie
Eere
Charce
Pine Ridge Agency
Gulf of Aden
Plate
Berbera
Bavaria
Luitpold
Otto
Ias
Ludwig
Nymphenberg
Temperanceville
East Liberty
Pennsylvania
Allegheny
The World's Mad Monarchs Across History
A compact survey notes numerous rulers labeled mad across eras and regions. It cites Nebuchadnezzar Saul Caligula Nero Domitian Diocletian Commodus Heliogabalus Charles VII Louis XVII Victoria and George III as examples of questionable mental health among monarchs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto
Ludwig
Luitpold
Nebuchadnezzar
Saul
David
Caligula
Nero
Domitino
Diocletian
Commodus
Heliogabalus
France
Charles VII
Dauphin
Louis
American Duchess of Manchester Story and Burns Tribute
Long excerpt recounts Consuela Yznaga wedding to Viscount Mandeville in 1876 Orange New Jersey told with tone of public intrigue. It notes Cuban roots, anticipated alliance with the Devonshire family, and mentions cable reports on the Hartington match. A Burns tribute follows with verse to Robert Burns and Scottish imagery. The notice ends with a patent medicine claim and sales pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consuela Yznaga
Dispaten
Wilkie
Veteran of Waterloo Still Living in Pittsburgh at 101
A 101 year old veteran in Pittsburgh recalls Waterloo battle scenes under Wellington with vivid detail. He fought in America against the British, then Napoleonic campaigns in Ireland and Scotland, and now lives in a modest West End alley home with little pension and hopeful plans for work and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Wellington
Ireland
Board of Health
Philadelphia
James Stephenson Macready
West End
S. L. Fullwood
William A. Herron
Macready
William Herron
Mac
Mr. Macready
Scotland
County Antrim
Colonel Herron
Pitish
Wolking
East Liberty
Penn Avenue
Duquesne Blues
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Jackson
New Orleans
Sharpsburg
Macreacy
Scot's
Grays
America
Old City Hall
Bony
Millionaire Venein Reunites with Help After Robbery
Alexander Venein, Napa California, described as a millionaire, arrived in New York ragged and emaciated after being robbed and jailed as a tramp in Europe. He traveled from Genoa to Nice, was arrested there, served 30 days in a Marseilles jail, then sailed home with the aid of the American Consul. He carried letters from California and New York business men and gold coins, and authorities arranged his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Russia
Napoleon
Moscow
Smolensk
Larry
Ney
Dneiper
Dwina
Berezina
New York
Alexander Venein
Napa
Cal
Burgundis
Naples
Veneii
Custom House
United States
Marseilles
Erhardt
Italy
California
Genoa
Monte Carlo
Vonein
Nice
Veneta
Allegheny Building Boom Shows Strong Growth in 19th Century
Allegheny city assessors report total valuation at 52 million dollars with 968 new structures erected last year totaling 1.8528 million in value. Brick dwellings number 8,093 and frame 9,408, totaling 17,601. Second ward leads with 177 new buildings costing 415,150 dollars.
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Alleghany City Assessors
Official Gazette notes no dissolution notice in Ottawa
The Official Gazette issued today in Ottawa contains no mention of Parliament's dissolution. Government action is expected to wait, with no immediate dissolution steps announced as of January 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Official
Ottawa
Ont
Charles Tupper
Wanamaker Ideas on Post Office Reforms Public Relief Plan
A list of reform proposals from Wanamaker based on the Postmaster General’s experience. It calls for relief from routine duties through a secretary paid ten thousand dollars annually, postal telegraph and savings initiatives, district supervision, and a fixed tenure of office.
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Eastern Philanthropists
Miles
Braves
Pine Tidge
Simon
Pine Ridge Reservation
Carliale
Carlisle
Pine Ridge
The
Red Man's Recreation
Nenveo
Agency
Wounded Knee
United States Army
War and Indian Departments
Chamberlain
J.P. Meilstrup
Ephriam City
Utah
Hayes & Exewax
Waters Street
Boulanger
Prince Luitpold
Duc d'Orleans
Dispatch
Paris
Republic
McLane
Stead
Iolea
Indies
Madam Boulanger
Forinat
Rameses
England
Joanon
Philip of Flanders
Ivan the Terrible
Ivan
Peter the Great
Peter III
Paul
Messia
Turgot
Pitt
Kerenstoff
Empire
the Duc d'Orleans
Dua d'Orleans
Marguerite
House of Orleans
Orleans
the Duchess of Manchester
Burns
Robert Burns
Heron
Bosky Dell
O' Allos
Kirk
Mary's Shrine
Robbie
Fras Buchanneys
John O' Groats
Nald
Joseph Marty
Shilon
Curt
Whoopine Sou
Bad Bronohitin
Cameron
Fortress Monroe
Fle
General Jackson
Wightman’s Glass Works
Colonel Fullwood
Herron
Aletes
Buchanan
Rascal
Jeff Davis
United Presbyterian
Samuel Alexander
Antrim
Richard Lea
New Alexandria
New Fork
Washington
Harrison
Wanamaker
Treasury
Postal Savings Banks
Wansmarher
Postal Savings Bank
Great Britain
Mr. Wanamaker
Postal Telegraph and Savings
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