Baltimore Gossip and Bay Line Mail Crisis
The column reviews Baltimore newspapers losses and the Bay Line mail suspension. It notes the City’s stalled post office project, praises editorials, and details social glow around inauguration events, with mentions of Edmund Gosse and New Orleans exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Line
Cn Barriaonpontence
The
Sentinel
South
Baltimore
Gazette
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Fortress Monroe
General Post-Office
Wilmington
Cape Charles City
Washington
Edmund Gosse
University of Cambridge
England
John Hopkins University
Boston
Chicago
New Orleans
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Pennsylvania Road
Messie
J. Regester & Son
Wheeler's Shfort Shrift Ends in Fifth District
In Washington January 12 reports say Dr Wheeler’s mismanagement as collector has galled revenue authorities. With March 4 approaching many anticipate President Cleveland will remove Wheeler and other office holders. The fifth district’s turmoil stems from infighting among collectors Young Cooper and the reshaping of North Carolina districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Washington
New Orleans
Arthur
Charlotte Observer
Wasmixctox
D.C
Wheeler
Cleveland
Divans
South
Internal Revenue District
North Carolina
Everett
Young
Cooper
Local Legislation Suggested for Forsyth Tax Arrears
In the Senate Mr Baxton of Forsyth proposed a bill to let the ex Sheriff collect Forsyth tax arrears. The Advance argues such local matters should go to the County Commissioners to decide, noting the Forsyth tax affects only county residents and Senators need not weigh it. A snide aside questions what Wilson knows or cares about Forsyth taxes.
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Wilson
Senate
Baxton
Forsyth
Buxton
C. Bosroy
Robinson
Butler
Teoth
General Court
Massachusetts
Boston
O'Brien
New Democratic
Gettysburg
Tremont Street
United States of America
B.S. Sipelinger
A Labyrinth of Roses and a Grim Death on Lake Pontchartrain
Edward Payson Ball recounts a December 1556 night in a semi tropical Louisiana cypress forest near Lake Pontchartrain. A snowy skiff voyage ends with the discovery of a bloodied fisherman’s corpse, prompting a perilous return as owls hoot and alligators murmur, leaving the narrator shaken by death amid driftwood and roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Payson Ball
the Sentinel
Viassen
Hayes
Lake Pontchartrain
Gulf
Hays
Indiana
Mount Mitchell and US political pride in a Northern tour
A Northern tourist essay by Charles Dudley Warner praises Mount Mitchell as the highest peak east of the Rockies, noting North Carolina pride and cross regional sentiment toward Washington. The piece interweaves geology, national unity, and a light jab at political glory with reflections on mountains, fame, and regional boasting.
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Rocky Mountains
Harper's Magazine
Mount Mitchell
Black Mountains
North Carolina
Mount Washington
New Hampshire
Mitchell
Prafzes
Lane
Washington
Washington Monument
Tower of Babel
Republic
Tbs Atlantic
Clingman
George Washington
Boston Common
Mississippi River
Jes
Sierras
Mexico
Tracking an Embezzler Portrait Helps Catch Swan
The New York Sun report tracks ex cashier David E Swan of the Northern Pacific Railroad who allegedly stole fifty five thousand dollars. Pinkerton operatives traced a Detroit drummer to Detroit then Detroit to Swan s associates. Detectives pursued Swan as the man seen in a circulated criminal portrait linking him to forged checks and embezzlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Cutcaco
Michigan
New York
David E. Swan
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
St. Paul
Pinkerton
Detroit
Chicago
Swan
Leebnow County
Mich
Sutton Bay
D. F. Eddington
Masonic Insurance Company
Mr. Eddington
Newark
N. Y
Henry Villard
Northern Pacific Railroad
White Bear Lake
Mitchell's Salva Promises Quick Relief for Numerous Ailments
Gertair plaster claims to cure tears, granulation, styes, red eyes, and matted lashes, with permanent cure for eye troubles. It also alleges efficacy for fever sores tumors salt rheum burns piles and other inflammation. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
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Baltimore Gossip
Tae Voutaic Beer Co
Marshall
B. L
Wituams, & Co
William New York
Unitan
Louisiana
Vernon, N.C
Gov. Scales
Charles Manly Stedman
Bucklen
Lt i Oy
W. Carron
Charles Dudley Warner
Payne
Ohio
Columbus
Jackson
Et Mance
Raxeton
Zz. B. Vance
Walter Page
Raleigh Chroniclé
Wence It
D. N. Dalton
Wilston
N.C
Winatfa
Salem
W. O. Thorsgoon
True & Co
Augusta
Maine
Unw Lyne
Main
2Nd Streets
Orinoco
Winston, N. Co
General Merchandise
Rock Bottom
Paran Eter Ea
Twin City
Winston
Salem Female Academy
N. C
E. Rosmedealer
Rocky Point
Augusti
Wintston's
FIAS
VOL & Stove Ton
Icel Brewer
Jurillard's Climax
Malb
Irving Blum
Sopper - Smith
North End
Liberty St
Winston, N.C
J. A. Vance
SALFM
Kr Weatherill
J. B. McKenney
L. BP
Dentst
Winston. C
RL. Williams & CO
General Commission Merchants
N. Y.-oat
Chese Tex
Sinterme
Brxor
Thadley's
Cooper Institute
Broadway
Stewarte
Cruthfield & McArthur
Sur-essors
F. G. Crutchfinid
W. Ge
Constastle
Casamona
Pustoxs
Booorss
Morena
Flores and
Buggise
Jane
J. Mr Robinson, Arapietor
Brown's Warehouse
Norsod
Rorinrom
Trinity College
Eee
J. F.steitman
Mt ‘Feinity College
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