Investigation of Cruelty at Jefferson County Asylum
Chicaro faces an unpleasant task as the inquest reveals brutal treatment of patient Robert Burns by three asylum keepers. A reporter’s damaging testimony describes ten days of decline from health to death, highlighting alleged incompetence of the superintendent and urging swift punishment for the cruel acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicaro
Jefferson County
Robert Burns
Burns
Jefferson Asylum
Chicago
Flawed Lies and Deceptions Tarnish Centennial Week
The article exposes a wave of falsehoods, from a sensational Mexican riot tale to a bogus yellow fever fear on the Weser. It debunks each claim, noting a Baltimore origin and a duplicitous parade carriage misattributed to General Washington. The piece ends by praising Washington’s measured truthfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Weser
North German Lloyd Company
Bremen
Steamship Company
Dover
New York
General Washington
Washington
Pittsburg Heiress Birdie McCurry Joins Bicycle Match
Omaha Herald quotes Senator Morgan claiming Miss Birdie McCurry of Pittsburg is an heiress worth 1.6 million pounds and a celebrated society belle who began cycling after leaving a convent. He nicknamed her Birdie as she is described as a flyer and an impersonator rumor follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Omaha
William John Morgan
Nebraska
Jims
Birdie McCurry
Birdie
Morgan
Omaha Herald
Augustina
Miss McCurry
Bho
Miss McCarry Goes West With Manager Sanstor Morgan
The article portrays Miss McCarry, a young heiress famed for cycling and wealth, departing with her modest manager Sanstor Morgan to travel toward Nebraska. It notes elite scrutiny and Pittsburg’s expected continued fascination as she ventures further west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Pittsburg
Miss McCarry
Temperance clash over cider at Baltimore meeting
At a Maryland State Temperance Alliance gathering in Baltimore delegates urged that cider be treated as a strong drink. Rev C B Fitzgerald argued against cider's harmless image, urging cider clubs be prohibited in local option counties. The proposal to regulate cider passed amid debate and uncertainty about its status before statewide votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland State Temperance Alliance
C. B. Fitzgerald
Union Pacific Interest Payments Debate Sparks Government Test
The Boston Herald questions whether Union Pacific directors will assume paying interest on government aid bonds. It argues the government might accept funds or securities, while the paper wagers a test by sending certified checks to Washington for the next interest installment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Boston Herald
Ture
United States Treasury
Herald
United States
Washington
Chicago 100 Years Ago and a Future Outlook
The Tribune asks where Chicago was a century ago and notes the difficult task of answering. It suggests that most would say Chicago was nowhere then, but acknowledges ex nihilo limits. The piece then playfully imagines where the majority of the city will be 100 years hence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tribune
Tommy
Asus
Burtington Prep Press
Mra
Rogers
Bigriche
Piller
Gencall
Minneapolis Tribune
Miss
Omaha
Jouhan Crowishy
Crawfishville
Glerk
Dharper
Baxter
Jake
New York Hosts Grand Centennial Celebration and Welcomes Visitors
The article lauds New York City's 1889 Centennial events praising the metropolitan welcome and national honor. It notes few accidents amid parades and feasting as a million strangers enjoyed New York hospitality, with Pittsburg congratulating the city on festival success. Stuyve Fish, chair of the Centennial Ball Committee, is mentioned in a joking culinary asides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
New York City
Empire City
New York
Pittsburg
Trenris
Stuyve Fish
Ball raised concerns after Monday night game
Papers found out yesterday with wonderful alertness that the ball of last Monday night was not exactly what it should have been. The Dispatch published the facts about the ball on Wednesday morning.
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Dispatch
Allegheny Club Leaves Pittsburg Amid Tears
The Allegheny Baseball Club departs Pittsburg for a month amid sorrow, while the Hustler's team may challenge the leaders before the season ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Roosters
Secretary Blaine’s Illness Threatens Foreign Policy
The piece laments Secretary Blaine’s continued illness hindering a strong foreign policy and hopes Prince Bismarck will not exploit Blaine’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Prince Bismarck
Mr. Blaine
Australia aids Ireland with £1000 subscription in Melbourne
After John Dillon spoke in Melbourne the audience subscribed one thousand pounds to support Parnell and home rule. The push reflects cross‑ocean sentiment aiding Ireland and its political aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Ireland
Melbourne
John Dillon
Parnell
Centennial Ball Chaos Seen By Ward McAllister
Report notes disorder at the Centennial ball and recalls Ward McAllister’s remark that the organizing committee could not manage the event or themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward McAllister
Woman from Allegheny Sues Belladonna For Pain
A young Allegheny woman who sought beauty through belladonna yesterday suffered a severe internal pain. The incident warns against unsafe cosmetic experiments and may affect future druggists’ sales to customers seeking similar remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Interior
Vienna street car strike draws editorial attention
The Washington Journal runs a column editorial on the Vienna street car strike, noting it as a matter Washington should watch and learn from.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Pa
Vienna
Little Washington
Personal Facts and Fancies Chronicle
A collage of curious rumors and notable notices from the era. Li Hung Chang, Premier of China, to spend two weeks in May at Hot Springs North Carolina. Chamberlains guest of the Queen at Windsor. Anminius Vamarki seeks Hungarian documents in the Sultan's library. Prominent figures and royal progress amid a swirl of speculation and reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Hung Chang
China
Cardinal Grenows
Hot Springs
N.C
Chamberlain
Windsor Castle
Anminius Vamarki
Benya A. Lockwoon
Wm. D. Howells
Duke of Edinburgh
Mediterranean
England
New York World
Hill
Bulkeley
Biggs
Ames
Gordon
Green
Beaver
Spain
Alfonso III
Loange
Madrid
Procton
Washington
New York
War Department
General Drum
Barr
Leavenworth
Kan
Denver
Cheyenne
Omaha
St. Paul
Chicago
Ee Ae
Maplewood Annexation Sees Police Take Charge
Chicago official Hubbard visited Maplewood to assume control by city police. He reported police and fire HQs looted for fire gear and coal, with town authorities resisting seizure. Hubbard urged Maplewood leaders to restore property, and legal action was launched to recover items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcago
Maplewood
Chicago
Hubbard
Ee Cae
Nea
Ieastowene
Oe Law Department
Knight
Maplewooa
Supposed Irish Gentleman Letter to His Son
The London Spectator prints a supposed letter by an Irish actor and dramatist to his son at school. It mocks Irish bull and includes lines about breeches socks a sent gift of ten dollars with five kept back a measles mention and parental affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bie Bon
London Spectator
John
Tom
Asa
Preserved in an Old Well A Buried Ladder Found
A Lexington area well drilled about 1869 by John Popkina reached 125 feet then 725 feet more before abandonment. A wooden ladder measuring 5 feet was discovered soaking in water, with no decay, suggesting long burial. Local resident Getty of Lexington concealed the item for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ScorTsmen
Lrp
Lexington
John Popkina
Atowago
Getty
Nap
Ted
Serine Laahen
Policemen Belong to Clebs From the New York Word
An abbreviated New York Word item notes policemen associated with the Clebs and highlights a noteworthy fact. The fragment provides limited context but implies a report on police affiliations or roles connected to a group or faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clebs
New York
Ethel Clifford Shines as Eva in Uncle Tom’s Cabin
The four year old Ethel Clifford, daughter of Charles Clifford, earns raves in New York as Eva in Uncle Tom’s Cabin, impressing audiences with her stage debut and growing fame. Veteran actor Milt Barlow notes touching moments after her scenes as Jaqueline, and her season runs through June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zea
Uncle Tom's Cabin” Company
Charles Clifford
Ethel
Ethel Clifford
Troy
Eva
Milt Barlow
Jaele Jom
Litle Sva
Litle Ethel
New York
Remains of Chicago Girl Still Not Interred
The body of Miss Wilhelmina Stahl, deemed dead by physicians, remains unburied in Curoaco as Dr. Moore notes the corpse is not decomposing but gradually changing into intoxication. If this continues, arrangements have been made for preservation rather than burial.
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Chicago
Curoaco
Wilhelmaina Stahl
Wealth is Poor. A London Play Plays Poorly
The latest London play titled Wealth draws mixed reactions as audiences find paradoxical humor in its theme. Critics note its clever premise but uneven execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
London
Deaths of a Day Captain E M Yard
Captain Edward M Yard dies at his residence in Trenton New Jersey in his detailed obituary. He was born in Lawrenceville New Jersey and moved to Pittsburg at the start of the war. He served in the United States Navy and later retired to live in Pittsburg with his wife and daughter. He was a known figure near South Twenty second Street and is buried at Allegheny Cemetery.
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E. M. Yard
Edward M. Yard
Trenton
Pittsburg
Bouthaide
South Twenty-second Street
Captain Yard
Lawrenceville
N. J
Pitsburg
United Navy
Pillsburg
Jephire Cringe
I. Iis
United States Navy
Alieybuny
Gilmore Jubilee Opens Pittsburg Concert Tour
Patrick Barsfield Gilmore launched the Boston Peace Jubilee tour in Pittsburg with a matinee and evening program. Soloists Eugene de Danckwardt Helen Dudley Campbell and Iron Wi delivered Verdi Mendelssohn and Wagner numbers while Campanini and de Vere drew strong praise for voice and technique amid a crowded hall and enthusiastic reception.
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Liszt
Rubenstein
Puerner
Gilmore
Columbia
Eugene de Danckwardt
Valda
Helen Dudley Campbell
Iron W
Mendelssohn
Heamer
Pittsburg
Mme
Blanche Stone-Barton
Proch
Eer
Mme. Barton
Fanttloe
Ancient mound builders found near Floyd Iowa remains
In Wattero, Iowa, farmers near Floyd report five well preserved skeletons from a circular mound 90 feet wide and two feet high. Three men one woman and a baby found. Female skull said to resemble Neanderthal type, suggesting among the most complete mound remains yet discovered. further mounds to be examined soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watterloo
Iowa
Floyd
Subtle Field Passes Through Telegraph Operator in Birmingham Thunderstorm
In Jasper Walker county yesterday afternoon a severe thunderstorm struck as Frank Hurd, a local telegraph operator, sat at his desk. Lightning hit the wires, the current passed through his body, and he fell forward. He was removed from the desk and is reported as alive but injured.
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Augusta
Deak
Birmingham
Ata
Jasper
Walker County
Frank Hurd
Changes in the Railway Mail Service Bring Rehires and Reforms
Washington observers cite widespread changes in the railway mail service from March through May after civil service reforms. General Superintendent Bell says many posts were adjusted to improve efficiency and restore former high‑performing clerks, mostly replacing Republicans with proven personnel as the system rebuilds.
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Washington
Bell
Railway Mail Service
el Asa
Duty Rules For Reimported Cutlery And Paintings
Acting Secretary Tichaner says cutlery tools sent to Montreal for repair must pay duty on reimportation to the United States. He also notes no law allows free entry for oil paintings sent for repair, while free entry for repair and shipment applies only to machinery. Treasury decision confirms mackerel cut into small pieces, cooked and canned, is taxed 25 percent ad valorem under the fish preparation revision. Importers argued for 1 cent per pound under the mackerel provision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tichaner
Montreal
United States
Treasury Department
Missing Assistant Paymaster Henry W. Smith Feared Foul Play
The Navy reports Assistant Paymaster Henry W. Smith disappeared after shore leave on the 2th uit. He carried $1,200 government funds and was to return the next day. New York Navy Yard and Bolien authorities told to locate him. colleagues praise his high standing amid fears of foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Essex
Henry W. Smith
New York Navy Yard
Burglar Falls From Window After Struggle in New York
At 3 a m Henry V Rosenbaum woke to a burglar entering his bedroom via flags and Centennial bunting. He and his wife fought the intruder who toppled twenty feet to the pavement carrying a shield and bunting. The burglar, left leg broken, was found insensible as police arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry V. Rosenbaum
Mr. Hosenbaum
Mr. Rosenbaum
Mrs Harrison in New York City Social Week
Mrs Harrison remains in New York City through Saturday as guest of Vice President Morton and wife. She dined with Colonel Shepard and wife this evening and will dine in Brooklyn tomorrow evening with the Van Nostrands. She departs for Washington Saturday evening by private car on the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Not Yet Starved to Death
Francis Train completes the fourteenth day of a fast with a weak pulse and dramatic weight loss from 198 to 14 pounds. He drinks two pitchers of ice water daily and endures a Turkish bath, planning a Union Square Theater lecture supervised by A Miner Griswold after a pre-show orange and coffee. He remains determined to outlast Dr. Tanner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Train
Union Square Theater
A. Miner Griswold
Terry Siflings
Mr. Train
Dr. Tanner
Reception Brilliance At Tracy Family Event In Brooklyn
The wife of Hon. J. and T. Stranshan hosted a successful reception in Brooklyn this evening for Secretary Tracy's family. Guests included Mrs. Tracy, her married daughter Wilmerding, Mrs Soanei Gamaassaa, Congressman William Copeland Wallace, Mrs. Wallace, and Mr. and Mrs. John A. Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. & T. Stranshan
Brooklyn
Tracy
Wilmerding
Mr. Smith Still Holds the Fort
Tammany Democrat T. F. Gilroy is appointed Commissioner of Public Works by Mayor Grant replacing D. Lowther Smith who refuses to resign. Gilroy and two lawyers meet Smith who resists, then return to Grant to draft a writ requiring Smith to show cause why he should not relinquish the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Gilroy
Tammany Democrat
Grant
D. Lowther Smith
Gilroy
Smith
Mr. Gilroy
Increase in circulation and Treasury gold coin rise
A Treasury Department statement reports a net increase of 7 7H3 053 in circulation since April 1 and a 4 003 064 rise in money and bullion held by the Treasury. The main increase is in gold coin standard silver dollars and National Bank notes with gold and silver certificates and United States notes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Treasury
Treasury delay in New York funds affects transfers
Information from the Treasury Department indicates the New York Sut-Treasury money count will not be completed before the 9th instant, likely delaying the transfer of the office of United Se eeee the 13th t.
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Treasury Department
New York
Sut-Treasury
Office
United Se Eeee
Generous With the People's Money Promises
Commissioner Tanner vows to be generous, pledging pensions above $2 monthly. He refuses to sign $2 certificates, saying they are too small, and may advance recipients to the next tier with possible arrears to those already drawing $2 pensions.
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Tanner
Funeral of Dr. F A B Barnard at St Thomas Church
The funeral of former Columbia College president Dr. F A B Barnard was held at St Thomas Church in New York with Bishop Potter officiating. The service drew a crowded church and many faculty trustees alumni and notable leaders from academia and religion.
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New York
F. A. B. Barnard
Columbia College
St. Thomas’ Church
Potter
Brown
Morgan Dix
Storr
Satterlee
Cornelius Duffle
John Hall
University of the City of New York
Alexander & Webb
College of the City of New York
E. A. Hoffman
General Theological Seminary
Presi Timothy Dwight
Yale College
One Ao
Princeton
Pot
Hobart College
Croat
T. Nash
W. C. Elias
Auseen
Givin
Arphane Cole Ie
I. Ero
College College
Lawes
Eessey
Justice Strong
Wases Supremerime
Sherman
Dr. Storrs
Theodore Cagier
Seth Loanges Nash Davis
T. PeWitt Tatmane
Generals Rosecrans Reynolds Boynton Lead Map Tour
General Rosecrans and officers including General J J Reynolds General B V Boynton and Colonel Kellogg depart this evening with a Cumberland Army party for Cincinnati. They will travel by special train tomorrow morning to view maps of the Chickamauga battle area.
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Rosecrans
J. J. Reynolds
B. V. Boynton
5. C. Kellogg
Army of the Cumberland
Tura
Cincinnati
Atacre
Kellogg
Lord Ronald Gower plans marble bust of It Is Finished in New York
Mrs. Frank Leslie received letters from Lord Ronald Gower announcing his intention to present the colossal marble bust It Is Finished by the Royal Academy London to a public gallery or collection in New York. He would also send plaster casts of the Shakespeare Monument in bronze and related works for a public collection.
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EP. Banning
Canfield, C
Cat. Rosa
Parepa-Rosa
Royal Academy of Music
New York
Frank Leslie
Ronald Gower
Our Savior
Royal Academy
London
Alty
Shakespeare
Ronald Gowern -Avon
Leslie
Tan Museum of Art
Rare centennial flag of General Wayne found in Indiana
Dr. P G Moore of Wabash Indiana owns a rare relic a flag carried by Brigadier General Anthony Wayne in his 1780 expedition against Indians described as over 100 years old and previously owned by a Miami family through Mary Dixon's grandfather the flag bears simple inscription A Wayne Commander in Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Svp
P. G. Moore
Anthony Wayne
Moore
Wayne
Mary Dixon
A. Wayne
Will Trust for Heirs Faces Executor Gap in Caircaco
The will of J. D. Jennings left his estate to a trust company for heirs. An attorney for the court and the trust seeks to accept the trust and appoint a trustee to settle the estate, as the will names no successor in trust. The estate is valued around $1,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caircaco
J. D. Jennings
Eee Eee Court
No Occasion for Remarks Amid Governors in the City
The Governors of North and South Carolina visit the city and the police courts will note there was no honest occasion for remarks between the two distinguished statesmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
North Carolina
South Carolina
Steamers City of New York City of Rome and Trave Crossed Bar
At Sandy Hook the steamers City of New York City of Rome and Trave cleared for Europe in morning between 8:31 and 9:10. State of Nebraska arrived earlier, matching speed with New York and Rome in a reported safety or shipping inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
City of New York
City of Rome
Trave
Sandy Hook
State of Nebraska
Rome
Centennial Honors Shakeup Sparks Posh Dispute
A New York Sun critique derides the 400 for snubbing George Washington’s centennial and favoring whims of fashion icons. The Philadelphia Times lampoons Ward McCallister and his circle as out of touch with 60 million others, mocking their pretensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wards
The
Philadelphia Times
Ward McCallister
Curious Condensations From a Bee Paper
A hodgepodge column retails brief items from distant places and odd happenings. Notes include an Arctic voyage by Jena scientist and a drunken tinsmith atop a church cross in Hungary, plus miscellaneous anecdotes about hospital workers, newspaper culture, and quirky local misadventures.
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Piteborg Postoffice
Fifth Avenue
Diamond Street
Dany DerArcu
Dary Disrarcn
J Daily
Distatca
Sania
Gna Emsraatch
Daly Distatca
Saluz
Mexico
Germany
Tonga
Samoan
TEE New York World
East
Europe
Matthew Campbell
T. Campbell
Campbell
T, Bei
Beatty
Patrick Barsfield Gilmore
Pittburg
Battery B Armory
Deackerens
Firat
Scotland
Mcgee
Sig
Miss ‘Campbell
Gilmore Superiors
Weber
Kunker
America
Eee
Phi Signorina Clementina de Vere
Campanini
David
Mozart
Leggieri
Renin
Bignor Campanini
Hite
Iwek
Chicagonna
Orrawa
Souock
Union of Canada
Loulrillee
George War Iington
Mr. Smith
Huston
DR. Barnard
Pennsylvania
Jack's Mountain
Bakeville
Mifflin County
Berlin
Somerset County
Meadville
David Swyeers
Milesburg
Poe River
Governor Beaver
Harrr Hallett
Franklin
Mr. Hallett
Cuan Cee
New York Sun
New York Telegram
Monte Carlo
Ponce de Laon H
Bea
Sern Kuckenthal
Jena
Arctic
Madagascar
Sree
Botte
Pacific Rail
A. Stutser
Ae Zeitschrift Fur Engewandte Chemie
Messrs
Bourston
Brokes
Constantinople
Blackshear
Ed Cooper
Warasdin
Hungary
Frank Shephard
Southbridge
Conn
Shephard
Heaven
Genestee
A. W. Calhoun
Atlanta
Wills
Italy
Casars
Baskot
Riga
Huasia
Hiatronic
Aseb
Aan
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