Royal Wedding of Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry of Battenberg
London reports a brilliant social pageant at St Mildred’s church Whippingham as Princess Beatrice marries Prince Henry of Battenberg. Queen Victoria, Prince of Wales, guests, bands, and naval escorts accompany the procession amid cheers and formal ceremonies.
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Prince of Wales
Victor
George
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Princess of Wales
Prince Henry
Canterbury
Bridesberg
Mendelssohn
Disgraceful Scrimmage Between English Nobles Described
London reports recount a duel of manners between Lord Lonsdale and Sir George Chetwynd in Rotten Row. On horseback, Chetwynd struck Lonsdale with a whip, angering both as they fought with fists after dismounting. Blood was drawn, clothing torn, and a mounted officer intervened. Legal action looms, though friends seek to avoid courts.
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London
Lord Lonsdale
Sir George Chetwynd
Rotten Row
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Chan
Rutland Stockholders Approve Clement Board Vote Record
Rutland scene at the railroad stockholders meeting shows Clement directors winning with 49,436 votes and no opposition from 63,000 outstanding shares. Ex-Gov Page attended and challenged management, citing meeting notice informality. Motions to drop suits over stock over-issue failed, as Clement peers dismissed them. Directors listed include Clement, Stewart, Barnard, Sart, Smalley, Wells, Ball, and P. W. Clement.
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Clement Board of Directors
Page
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Charles Clement
John W. Stewart
Middlebury
George M. Barnard
James O. Sart
Barton
B. B. Smalley
William Ells
Burlington
George H. Ball
Worcester
Mass
P. W. Clement
Contested probate of Henry Evans will in Portland
In Portland probate court Judge Peabody hears the will of Henry Evans dated May 29 1885. Executors Morton D Andrews and Charles T Evans contest against Dr Geo E Evans and heirs over about 12000 dollars. Proponents present Boston witnesses N Randolph Shedd Cyrus L Frink Tilly Haynes Charles R Ladd Sumner W Balcom and others. Nephhews Henry and Charles T Evans also appear.
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Peabody
Morton D. Andrews
Boston
Charles T. Evans
Henry Evans
Geo. E. Evans
N. Randolph Shedd
Cyrus L. Frink
Tilly Haynes
Testator
Charles R. Ladd
Springfield
Sumner W. Balcom
William LD. J.iule
Henry P. Merrill
Henry
Northampton barber found dead in his shop
Springfield dispatch reports Thomas Smith, aged 65, a Northampton barber, was found dead in his shop tonight. He apparently died Wednesday night from an overdose of morphine taken in five doses to ease neuralgic pains. He has a son in Boston and two married daughters in Chelsea.
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EightYearOld Harvey Baker Dies After Farm Accident
Harvey Baker an eight year old boy of Faulkner Station Malden Walte rode on a grocery team Thursday when a horse kicked him in the chest and head, inflicting severe wounds from which he died that evening.
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Faulkner Station
Malden
Walte
Death of Gen Grant Ends a Nation’s Mourning Era
Mr. McGregor New York July 23 Gen Grant died at 8 08 this morning surrounded by family after a long illness. Doctors and nurses witnessed a peaceful passing and the general’s death followed a final near collapse. The scene at Mt McGregor included Mrs Grant Col Fred Grant U S Grant Jr Mrs Sartoris and stenographer Dawson as the life tide ebbed and the vigil ended with a quiet kiss of the lips.
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U.S. Grant, Jr
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N. E. Dawson
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U. S. Grant, Jr
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Gen. Grant
Dea
Douglas
Shrady
Fred Grant
Remains of Gen Grant to lie in state on mountain
Gen Grant died and remains will be kept on Mt McGregor as autopsy requests are declined by Col Grant. Gov Hill delegates offer Albany capitol for lying in state. Guards are posted, and plans for funeral details and possible transport to Albany New York and Washington are discussed with Col Grant and Mrs Grant.
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State Capitol
Albany
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Washington
Gen. Grant
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Grant
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Artists’ Lake
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New York
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President Cleveland Sends Sympathy to Mrs Grant on Death of Gen Grant
Washington and Albany dispatches report President Cleveland and state leaders sending condolences after General Ulysses S Grant’s death. Flags were lowered to half mast, bells tolled, and mourning signs appeared nationwide. Messages from Gov Hill and Pennsylvania officials expressed national sorrow and sympathy to Mrs Grant and the Grant family.
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Gen. Grant
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Grant
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Grant death prompts nationwide mourning and memorials
The letters and notices express deep sympathy for Mrs. Grant and family from officials and citizens. Authorities plan a memorial over the remains at the United States Soldiers Home and Galena honors with bells, flags at half mast, and public mourning as the nation grieves Gen. Grant’s death.
Tribute to Grant Draws Boston Meetings of City Leaders
Boston city officials meet at 2 pm to honor Ulysses S. Grant after his death. Mayor O Brien leads remarks praising his wartime leadership, patriotism, and service. He notes Grant faced hardship with courage and that the nation, and Boston, remember his contributions to the union and republic.
Eulogies and resolutions mark Grant death at Boston council
Aldermen urge early eulogy to General Grant, praising his leadership from Fort Donelson to Appomattox, and call for Tremont temple arrangements. City officials adopt resolutions, draping halls, closing buildings, and planning a joint funeral committee to honor the late president and hero.
Proclamations in mourning for Gen Grant across states
Notices from Washington Massachusetts New York and other locales announce mourning for the death of Gen Ulysses S Grant. Executive buildings will be draped half mast and public business suspended on his funeral day. Governors from Hill to Robinson urge community expressions of sorrow and tribute. Gen Sherman plans to attend the funeral in the east.
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Death of Grant Mourned Across Capital and Nation
Special dispatch from Washington reports universal mourning for General Grant. Crape hangs on doors and citizens express quiet grief as public and private sorrow unite. Generals Burdette and Beall seek burial in Washington and fund monument plans. General Logan and Mrs. Logan share profound grief, while ex Confederates send messages of sympathy and request reconciliation gestures.
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City Offers Parks as Burial Site for Gen Grant in New York
New York officials respond to Gen. Grant's death with mourning across the city. Flags at half mast, crape-decorated buildings, and early closing of exchanges mark grief, while Mayor Grace proposes Riverside Park as a burial site and offers a state lie in at City Hall. The offer accompanies formal resolutions from the excise commissioners and stock exchange committee.
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Death of Gen Grant Stirs London in 1885
London observers and officials reacted strongly to the death of General Ulysses S Grant. Flags were at half mast at the American Exchange and consulate, with mourning drapery on the building fronts. Gladstone and Bright expressed sorrow, and Gladstone penned a tribute noting sympathy for Grant’s bereaved family.
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Grant death provokes unified sorrow across North and South
The News and Courier editors praise Ulysses S. Grant as the nation mourns a leader who bridged postwar rifts. Tributes from New Orleans and Montgomery honor his Civil War service and insist peace now unites the country.
Mass mourning声明 as General Grant dies across Massachusetts
News of General Grant's death prompted public mourning across Massachusetts with bells tolled and public buildings draped in mourning colors. Cities ordered displays of respect and official acts followed in multiple localities.
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