Cleveland Dies at Princeton Home After Lingering Illness
Grover Cleveland, twice president, died at 8:40 this morning at his Princeton Westland residence. Officials cited heart failure with long standing stomach and kidney disease as the cause. The funeral will be private. Roosevelt sends condolences and the family prepares for burial in Princeton.
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President Proclaims National Mourning for Grover Cleveland
The President issue a proclamation announcing public mourning after the death of Grover Cleveland. Flags to fly at half staff for 30 days and honors at his funeral to be rendered by order of War and Navy secretaries. Cleveland died at Princeton at 8:40 this morning, as the nation mourns a longtime public servant.
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Watterson Pays Tribute To Cleveland In Death Note
Louisville on June 24 Henry Watterson spoke on former President Cleveland's death saying he knew Cleveland well and that there was never a personal quarrel between them. The note continues on page 4 with more remarks.
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Yale Mourns Grover Cleveland as Taft Speaks
Yale honors the death of former President Grover Cleveland with sorrowful ceremonies as Secretary Taft pays tribute at Woolsey Hall. He delays a Republican subcommittee conference in Washington due to Representative Sherman’s illness and reflects on Cleveland’s legacy.
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Galveston Chamber Wins in Railroad Case Appeal
In Austin on June 24 the court ruled against the Railroad Commission in the case brought by the Galveston Chamber of Commerce. The opinion states communities deserve the benefits from their natural advantages and the legislature did not intend to grant the commission broad power to discriminate. The decision limits the commission's reach.
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Georgia Legislature Convenes in Regular Annual Session
Atlanta reports the Georgia Legislature opened its regular annual session as Governor Smith urged a fair trial for prohibition and recommended no change to the constitutional law beyond perfection efforts. The message emphasizes refining enforcement rather than altering the law.
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Roosevelt Jr Laborer Report Denied By Secretary Loeb
Secretary Loeb issued a statement denying a report that Theodore Roosevelt Jr planned entering the employ of the United States Steel Corporation. He says the tale is false and that Roosevelt would be tried for a laborer job by John Greenway’s firm on merit only.
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Spanish Training Ship Nautilus Reaches Havana Harbor
The Nautilus, Spain’s first naval vessel to enter a Cuban port since 1898, is greeted by enthusiastic Spanish residents in Havana. Large-scale celebrations planned for about ten days while some Cubans express lingering hostility amid police precautions.
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Dead Chieftain Cordial Tributes by Successor
News from Oyster Bay reports ex President Grover Cleveland’s death caused Roosevelt to cancel a trip to watch Harvard Yale races. A funeral with half mast flags and naval honors was announced while leaders like Alton B Parker and William McAdoo voiced praise and reflections on Cleveland’s long public service.
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Flags Ordered to Half Mast for Ex President Cleveland
Washington notes the proclamation of Cleveland's death and orders fly flags at half mast for thirty days across all government offices and military posts, with forthcoming funeral day actions. Tributes pour in from Alva A. Adee and General Robert M. O'Reilly, praising Cleveland's patriotism and leadership. Admiral Dewey lauds his wisdom and naval policy during crises.
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New York Mayor Praises Ex President Cleveland
Mayor McClellan issues proclamation declaring Grover Cleveland a positive moral force with rugged strength. He lauds eight years in the presidency and private life as exemplary service to the republic.
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Tribute to Grover Cleveland by William J. Bryan
William J. Bryan writes a tribute describing ex President Grover Cleveland as one of the nation's strongest characters. He notes Cleveland's leadership, deliberate action, firm conviction, and willingness to assume responsibility, stating his influence on colleagues and the nation and that universal sorrow marks his death.
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Governor Hughes Proclaims Half Staff for Grover Cleveland
Albany June 24 Governor Hughes issued a memorial proclamation on the death of Grover Cleveland ex President and Buffalo mayor noting his public service character ruggedness courage and loyalty The governor urged half staff flags on state buildings through the day of the funeral and citizens to pay respects to a distinguished servant of New York.
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Terror Reigns in Persia Capital
Morning Journal Special reports from Berlin via Teheran describe a bombardment lasting over an hour, with Cossack artillery targeting the city. Looting followed as Persian soldiers joined in, while the shah ordered bazaars reopened amid a siege and fears for foreign residents. Refugees seek asylum at the British legation.
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Tehran streets littered with bodies after bombardment
The Tageblatt cites Teheran dispatches reporting ongoing firing with small arms and artillery. Parliament buildings lie demolished from yesterday's bombardment, corpses of men and horses fill the main square, and Cossacks suffer at least seventy killed. The palace of Prince Zilles Sultan and nearby buildings are looted.
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Tragic Acid Death of Mrs Bert Dunham in Reno
In Reno on June 24 Mrs Elma Dunham aged nineteen killed herself with carbolic acid after leaving a note to husband Bert Dunham claiming innocence. Landlady Mrs Irish reports a casual visit by a woman prior to the tragedy. Mrs Dunham’s father Julian J. runs the Selma hotel in Oklahoma.
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Berlin Papers Pay High Tribute to Cleveland
Berlin papers publish a career record for Mr Cleveland and several editorials praise him in tribute.
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British papers praise Cleveland as independent and principled
London morning papers publish lengthy memorials and portraits of former U S President Cleveland. The Daily Telegraph dedicates six columns to his memory and editorials note his party independence and integrity. They reference the Venezuela incident without bitterness, in light of his death and the American diplomatic withdrawal.
Clyde Line Freighter Chippewa Grounded Near Montauk
In thick fog the Clyde line freighter Chippewa ran on a submerged rock off Montauk Point while en route from Charleston to Boston. The ship carries naval stores and lumber with no passengers. fires out, hull holes let water in, and a wrecking tug is en route. The crew reported no immediate danger as seas calm.
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Australians Urged Sydney Boxing Event With Mike Schreck
The boxing syndicate in charge of the week of the American fleet visit plans for American heavyweight Mike Schreck to travel to Australia and take part in the boxing program.
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