Assassination of Chicago Mayor Harrison Shocked Nation
Carter Harrison, mayor of Chicago, was shot dead in his home by newspaper carrier Eugene Prendergast. The attack occurred as Harrison finished dinner, and he died within minutes after being wounded in three places including the abdomen. The killer surrendered at Desplaines Street station forty five minutes later. The inquest urged murder charges, and funeral arrangements set for a private interment at Graceland cemetery with the mayor lying in state at City Hall.
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A Sketch of Carter Harrison Life and Ties to Presidents
Carter H. Harrison born near Lexington Kentucky February 15 1825. Related to Presidents Harrison Jefferson Breckinridge and John C Breckinridge through extended family. He moved to Chicago in 1855 built wealth in real estate served as Cook County Commissioner then congressman. As mayor he won five terms 1879 1881 1883 1885 and 1893 and sought broader constitutional reforms then wrote Race with the Sun. He led Chicago Times ownership with his heirs and died while a Senate bid loomed. His final welcome to visiting officials capped a long career in public service and literature.
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Senate Schedules Action On Tax Bills And Bank Repeal
In Washington and elsewhere, Senate aims to adjourn or recess before December as it prepares to pass the Chinese labor registration bill and repeal bank tax. Debate over an income tax and whisky and beer excises continues amid fishing for compromise. A notable note from Washington reports New York cruiser officers to be ready for service and Admiral Skerritt detached. Nancy Hanks to trot at a new record meeting this week.
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