Boston Women react to Mrs Harrison death in 1892
Mayor Matthews sends telegram to Washington expressing Boston citizens sympathy. City Hall, Custom House and Post Office flags lowered to half mast. US Courts adjourn for Mrs Harrison’s death. district attorney and clerks’ offices close. Messages from Eben Draper and Thomas Carter note funeral plans and campaign pause.
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Matthews
Washington
Benjamin Harrison
Boston
N. Matthews
City Hall
Custom House
Post Office
United States
Harrison
Eben S. Draper
Republican State Committee
New York
Eden S. Draper
Beacon Street
Mass
Indianapolis
Republican National Committee
Thomas H. Carter
L. E. McComas
United States Circuit Court
Larrison
Avenged by Her Husband in Dallas Shooting
Dr H Jones a noted Dallas physician shot and killed W G Vial at ex Confederate headquarters during Confederate day at the Texas fair. Generals Reagan and Ross and Mrs Hayes were present. Jones, who arrested, says he killed Vial over an alleged assault on his wife. Vial formerly a Waxahachie preacher expelled from church and Masons for adultery.
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Dalas
Tex
H. Jones
W. G.vial
Reagan
Ross
Hayes
Jefferson Davis
Vial
Jones
Waxahatchie
Masonic Order
Fort Worth
Dallas
No Cure No Pay Dr Parker Treats Hernia in Boston
Dr Parker of 373 Columbus avenue markets no cure no pay for hernia treatment. He claims vast experience and avoids trusses or painful operations. Specializes in women and children, treats men too, with no business detention. Free examinations daily 10 to 3, and evenings 6 to 8.
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Boston
Dr. Parker
Columbus
Parker
Chelsea Aldermen Discuss Railroad Tracks and Avenue Widening
The Chelsea Board of Aldermen held a regular session. The Lynn and Boston railroad petitioned to lay tracks on Nichols street toward the Everett line and to connect with Washington square, with additions on Everett avenue from Arlington to the Everett line. A communication from City Aide Stubbs estimated widening Washington avenue from Crescent to Bloomingdale around $3000.
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Board of Aldermen
Lynn & Boston Railroad
Nichols Street
Everett
Washington Square
Everett Avenue
Arlington Street
City Aoe Stubbs
Washington Avenue
Crescent Avenue
Bloomingdale Street
Pope Whittredge Nuptials at the Vendome
The marriage of Arthur W. Pope and Lilla May Whittredge was held at the Vendome last evening in a lavish Bennett style celebration. The couple's monogram displayed in flowers, 2000 invitations issued for a reception from 7:30 to 10, with Colonel Albert A. Pope and Mrs Pope among the hosts. A star guest list from Back Bay society attended before the couple returns to Wellesley to reside in a new stone mansion.
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Arthur W. Pope
Lilla May Whittredge
Vendome
Back Bay
Commonwealth Avenue
The
Louis A. Pope
Newburyport Baptist Church
J. M. Whittre
Helen Currier
D. W. Currier
Lynn
J. T. Browne
Wellesley
A. L. Pope
F. J. Currier
George Stockwell
E. S. Wheeler
G. B. Barnard
S. L. Gillett
Albert A. Pope
Colonel Pope
Hayden
Allen
S. R. Niles
Simmons
Alice Simmons
T. H. Carruth
N. F. Carruth
Joshua B. Holden
A. Shuman
Shuman
Douglas
Providence
W. F. Judson
J. A. Wemmick
Stuart
Jerry Williams
Jerry Barard
Mr. Pope
Resignations From Union Seminary Board Prompt Fallout
New York Oct 25 two resignations from the Union Theological Society board followed severance of the compact with the General Assembly. Dr Thomas L Hastings confirmed resignations by Dr Robert Russell Booth and Dr John Hall with a possible third. Booth said he resigned due to opposition to the compact and cited long service. Hall’s action was under debate. E M Kingsley noted Hall’s resignation was discussed and Booth’s was anticipated. Booth added he withdrew because no other avenue opened to him and he could not see how the compact could be abrogated.
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New York
United Press
Union Theological Society
General Assembly
Thomas L. Hastings
Robert Russell Booth
Charles Butler
Te Board of Directors
John Hall
Hastings
E. M. Kingsley
Hall
Booth
West End Avenue
EOE
Union Seminary
Fiood
Boston
Mass
South Boston
Democratic
Ward 14
Democratic Party
William S. McNary
Congress
Suffolk
McNary
Dennis M. Cronin
Ward 15
Cronin
Senate
Edward J. Leary
Ward 18
Leary
Michael J. Mcattrick
State Senate
M. J. Moore
Moore
South
Cleveland
Stevenson
Russell
Carroll
Thomas W. Fripop
Washington in Mourning Funeral Plans for President’s Family
Friends here mourn the President’s death as preparations begin for the funeral. R J McKee and Miss Nannie Newcomber visited Crown Hill to select burial lots for the stricken family. Flags fly at half mast and a simple service is set for Friday at First Presbyterian Church with survivors of the Seventh Indiana ready to attend.
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R. J. McKee
Nannie Newcomber
Crown Hill
M. I. Haines
First Presbyterian Church
Indiana
Harrison
World’s Fair Directors Send Sympathy for President Harrison
News from New York Paris and Chicago report universal condolences for President Harrison after the death of Mrs. Harrison. Despatches from Gov. Cleveland and others note sorrow and pledge sympathy to the President and his family. The World’s Columbian Exhibition Commission adopts resolutions of condolence.
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New York
Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
Executive Mansion
Washington
Grover Cleveland
Paris
T. Jefferson Coolidge
France
Harrison
Coolidge
Cmcaco
National Commission of the World’s Fair Today
Mayor Grant
Dupuy Delome
Spain
Henry White
United States
London
George W. Childs
Philadelphia
Chauncey M. Dupen
H.C. Lodge
Massachusetts
Matthews
Boston
Brackett
W. H. Rexford
Springfield
Mass
James K. Churchill
Canoe Club of
Sarah E. Fuller
National Women’s Relief Corps
Francis A. Appleton
Republican Club of
The
Baptist Ministers of Massachusetts
Worcester
King’s Daughters
James Whitcomb Riley Poem On Mrs Harrison Death
Indianapolis October 25 The News prints a Riley poem about Caroline Scott Harrison titled She Sleeps The verses speak of calm rest after trials and pain and honor Harrison as pure and good noting faith remains even as she sleeps The poem ends with James Whitcomb Riley signature.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Indianapolis
Caroline Scott Harrison
Deaths in the White House mark long line of presidential losses
A historical recap notes multiple Presidential deaths at the White House from 1841 to 1881. It details the deaths of William Henry Harrison, John Tyler’s wife, Zachary Taylor, and later Lincoln’s and Garfield’s fates, with brief context on mourning rites and notable figures present at the times.
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Washington
White House
Harrison
Tippecanoe
North Bend
John Tyler
Zachary Taylor
Executive Mansion
William Henry Harrison
Sword of State
Sword of Justice
Tyler
John Quincy Adams
Daniel Webster
Francis Granger
John J. Crittenden
Virginia
United States
Prince William County
Webster
Robert Tyler
Cooper
Fairlie
New York
Lincoln
Willie
General Pierce
President Garfield
Guiteau
Garfield
Sweet Traits Of A Good Woman Mrs Harrison
A profile of Mrs. Harrison as a devoted domestic figure with a rich social and cultural life. She balanced home duties with art, teaching, and charity, guiding the Impromptu Club, supporting orphan causes, and sharing her work widely while maintaining her privacy and humility. She cultivated flowers, embroidery, and porcelain painting, hosted many visitors, and remained engaged in music and painting into later years.
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Mrs. Harrison
Orphan Asylum Board
Harrison
Indianapolis
Washington
United States
Blaine
Presidents Die In Washington And In Home Of Lincoln
A historical record notes multiple presidential deaths in Washington and Lincoln’s home. It outlines Lincoln’s illness and death at the White House on September 19, the transfer to Cleveland, and lists four presidents who died in Washington including Harrison Adams Taylor and Lincoln with dates and ages.
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White House
White Ouse
Elberon
N. J
Washington
Capitol
Cleveland
Lake Erie
United States
William Henry Harrison
John Quincy Adams
House of Representatives
Zachary Taylor
Abraham Lincoln
Tenth Street
From Chaos to Man lecture at Tremont Theatre
Garrett P. Serviss presented an illustrated lecture on From Chaos to Man tracing earth’s evolution from a nebulous mass through the Devonian and Carboniferous ages to civilization. He compared planets with past ages and showcased lake dwellers, glaciers, and Alpine views, urging all interested in world progress to witness the spectacle.
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Tremont Theatre
Garrett P. Serviss
Watchish
Canada
Earth
Jupiter
Venus
Mars
Lake Zurich
Alps
Alderman Flood resigns and accuses McNary of breaking pledges
Boston politics flare as Alderman Flood resigns from Ward 14 Democratic committee and attacks Senator McNary for breaching a pledge to back Cronin for Senate. McNary denies the charges and plans a formal reply to Ward 15 officials.
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Flood
Mcattrick
Tenth
W. 5. McNary
Suffolk
McNary
Alderman Fiood
Fiood
Harvard to Meet Chicago Athletic Club on Jarvis Field
Harvard faces the Chicago Athletic Club eleven this afternoon at 3 30 on Jarvis field in a high excitement game. Harvard’s better conditioning and new arrangement give them even betting with city rivals, while Acton tests Yale stalwart defense. The Globe Theatre hosts the visiting team after practice at Soldiers Field and the Chicago squad stays at Adams House with officials and staff.
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Harvard
Jarvis Field
Chicago Athletic Club
Chicago
Athletic Club
Acton
Yale
Tibet Org
Lee Pi Wie
Wes Emmons
Lewis, Mason and Upton
S.eereeees
Waters
Ceuetevesetese
Feito Newell
Hallowell
Jarvis
Digby Bell
Heffelfinger
Alward
Crawford
Globe Theatre
Heffeltinger
Jupiter
van Inweger
Lockwood
Malley
Stevenson
Rafferty
Donnelly
Smith
Stadehee
Sextus
Soger
Warren Salisbury
Chicago A. C
Nickerson
Charles Duplessis
Joe Murphy
The
Chicago Tribune
Adams House
Scarlet fever outbreak in Watt Ham drives hospital need
Three new scarlet fever cases reported to the Board of Health in Watt Ham on October 25. One patient moved to South Street Hospital as daily cases average three. Total cases on hand reach sixty nine with more diagnoses likely, prompting officials to seek additional room if current facility fills.
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Watt Ham
Board of Health
South Street
Hill Praises Cleveland Stevenson in Democratic Rally
The remarks defend the Democratic cause and oppose a pure protective tariff. Senator Hill lauds Cleveland and Stevenson as Jeffersonian ideals, notes their tested public service, and backs their re election as vindication of Democratic principles. Applause followed each mention with 120 speakers at outdoor meetings.
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Fifth Avenue
Bowery
Supreme Court of the United States
Cleveland
Stevenson
Hill
Sheehan
Sickles
Cummings
McEttrick Campaign Events Dominate Boston Political Scene
W B Rice of Quincy to preside at a large Democratic demonstration in Music Hall with speakers Alexander K. McClure and Boyd Winchester expected. Ex Mayor McGillicuddy of Lewiston to speak. Rep Joseph J. Casey withdraws re election. Local party clubs organize Ward 14 and Ward 15 rallies with officers elected. Ex Representative P T Barry to preside over Gray's Hall rally with an array of speakers including Alderman Flood and D F Brennan.
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W. B. Rice
Quincy
Music Hall
Alexander K. McClure
Philadelphia
Boyd Winchester
Kentucky
McGillicuddy
Lewiston
Boston
Joseph J. Casey
John J. Merrigan
P. T. Barry
John Kelley
John J. O’brien
Cornelius J. McCarthy
C. J. McCarthy
J. Kelly
Daniel White
William J. Driscoll
Edward Fitzgerald
Micheal Sheehan
P. J. Renison
P. Charles Sheehan
William J. Coleman
Joseph Harriman
J. Lucey
P. J. Merrigan
Thomas McCabe
John Crowley
Peter Cavanagh
John T. Kelly
Peter Curtin
Charles H. Wheeler
Joseph Norton
John Thornton
P. Smith
Michael J. McEttrick
Hom
Hua Young
Egan and the Irish Question From American Flight to Chilean Recall
The New York Tribune pieces discuss Mr. Egan’s financial explanations amid accusations of a $120,000 discrepancy and his sudden departure to America. They question Irish fundraising motives and flag a potential Parnell revival, while urging a strong U S diplomat in Santiago and noting cross Atlantic views on Egan’s credibility.
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Mr. Reid
Mr. Egan
America
Florence Dixie
Richard Pigott
Egan
Parnell
New York Tribune
the Tribune
Chile
Santiago
Balmaceda
Maritime
United States
Ryan
Mexico
London
Washington
Jefferson Davis
Davis
England
W. S
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