Death of Chester A. Arthur in New York
Chester A. Arthur died at 5 o'clock at his Lexington Avenue home after a long illness chiefly kidney disease. The article notes a rapid decline, describes his family at his bedside, and includes a Cleveland telegram and a biographical sketch emphasizing his career from lawyer to president, his humane stance on civil rights, and his reputation as a gentleman. It covers his early life, education, legal work, war service, political rise, and presidency, with reflections on his character and postmastership.
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President Cleveland Announces Death of Chester A Arthur
President Cleveland reports the death of Chester Allan Arthur at his New York residence after a long illness. Mourning will drape the executive mansion and buildings for 30 days, public business suspended on the funeral day, with military and naval honors planned. Washington, November 18, 1886. Grover Cleveland.
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United States
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Funeral for ex President Chester A Arthur in New York
The funeral of ex President Chester A Arthur was held with simple ceremonies as crowds filled streets. President Cleveland and the cabinet attended, pallbearers led by Walter Gresham and Robert Lincoln, services at Church of the Heavenly Rest, then a procession to Grand Central, body sent to Albany for interment in Rural Cemetery beside his wife and child.
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Robert G. Lincoln
William E. Chandler
Benjamin H. Brewster
Frank Hatton
Philip H. Sheridan
George H. Sharpe
Cornelius R. Agnew
Cornelius N. Bliss
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Robert T. Dann
Charles L
Rural Cemetery
Restless Europe and the Irish Mail Controversy
The column surveys European tensions with focus on Ireland under British rule and Russia’s Bulgarian policy. It discusses General Buller’s Ireland role, potential Bulgarian succession, and a proposed three month transatlantic mail arrangement stressing Irish nationalist reactions and unionist critique of government.
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Lord Eidesleigh
Berlin
Roumelia
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Inman Steamship Company
Thesday
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Pamed
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Freeman
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Queenstown
England
Hysterical Irish politics and prophesied official changes
Despatches from Ireland sum up as persistent complaints against the British government. Reports claim Sir Robert Hamilton’s removal as under secretary for Ireland reflects shifting policy, with opinion split. some see him as an angel of light while others recall him as a harsh leader. A Tasmanian governorship awaits, with a $25,000 salary and a remote posting, as part of broader political intrigue.
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Sir Rol
Hamilton
Robert Hamilton
Tyreland
Tasmania
The Pope and the Chinese Government Interposition of France
London reports that France and the Holy See remain at odds over refusing to establish diplomatic relations with China Vatican envoy nuncios are recalled amid pressure from Germany advising Rome to press on with Beijing De Kreays government faces consequences for prior stance noting France would cut public worship funds for clergy Pope seeks amicable ties while withdrawing nuncios
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Cable Notes from Across the World and Europe
General Kaulbars leaves Sofia for Philipoppolis with a small farewell party. Fires in Tonds Luzon devastate a thousand homes. Notable deaths include Herr Messner and Prussian officials Von Schellendorf and Von Caprive. Strikes in Ghent and police mobilization in London accompany imperial budget and treaty news. Ben Arnot Jr., wealthy New Jersey congressman, dies at 56.
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Berlin
New York Aldermen Bribe Trial Headlines Broadway Plot
State evidence centers on Alderman McQuade and Broadway Franchise deal. Witness Fullgraf details a May 1884 meeting and a plan to secure a two thirds vote, with cash shares of 22 000 dollars per member and a 750 000 dollar Broadway Cable Road offer. Trial dates set for McQuade and others as police pursue the shadow of the old graft ring.
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John O'Neill
Thomas Cleary
O'Neill
Reilly
Fie
Fairgraff
Chares E. Brown
O'Neil
Kenney
Dempsey
Sayles
Canada
Daelne
McCall
Fullgratl
Shipwrecked Catherine crew endure perilous voyage to safety
The Peter Head whaler Catherine, capt Henxie, left St Jonn's on March 18 for Davis Strait. After gales and trying to reach the oil field, the ship struck a serrated reef on September 30 and became a wreck. The 25 sailors rode for ten days in boats with scant clothing, ice and no water, finally reaching New Gonswile and being rescued to this port.
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Catherine
Henxie
Davis Straits
Cumberland Gulf
Cape Farewell
Dundee
Newfoundland
Peterhead
New Gonwile
Protecting Our Lands In Redwood Timber Fraud Probe
Washington reports the secretary of the interior seeks to vacate patents on 161 Humboldt county timber entries under the timber land act. The action follows an investigation showing fraudulent entries aimed at gaining control of redwood lands by a Scotch corporation, aided by a California firm and its workers, described as a vast conspiracy and monstrous fraud.
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Humboldt County
Cal
Secretary of the Interior
California
Fatal explosion at Syracuse Salt Works claims two men
In Syracuse New Jersey this morning Charles A Brown of Syracuse and P L Hargett of Newark were killed when a filter in a pan exploded at the Experimental Salt Works. George Denton was badly scorched and injured. The building was wrecked and Hargett’s body was found twenty five feet away. Brown died under the debris. The cause remains undetermined.
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N. J
Charles A. Brown
P. L. Hargett
Newark
George Denton
Hargett
Brown
Massachusetts Board of Agriculture Meet in Barre
The state board meets in Barre on November 30 to December 2 with lectures on Holstein cattle Beet fattening homoeopathy sheep husbandry farm specialties corn swine climate influence land reclamation progressive agriculture and an evening stereopticon lecture on potato experiments by noted speakers from Massachusetts and nearby states.
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Barre
America
Gerrit 5
Francis E. Appleton
Peabody
Mass
Ethan Brooks
West Springfield
Edmund Hersey
Hingham
Women’s rights clash at Grange session in Philadelphia
The National Grange Patrons of Husbandry adjourned sine die after a stormy day. A heated debate centered on women’s rights as delegates advanced a clause to extend rights, appended to the agriculture report by Governor Robie of Maine. The motion passed 28 to 9 with several abstentions.
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National Grange Patrons of Husbandry
Robie
Maine
Committee On Agriculture
J. N. Lipscomb
South Carolina
E. 8. Johnson
Addie S. Hale
National House figures in Trust Positions in Fiftieth Congress
November 17 report maps expected committee shifts after the elections. Carlisle will lead as speaker. key chairs shift among Morrison Hewitt Harris Maybury and others across Ways and Means Appropriations Judiciary Banking and Currency Coinage Weights and Measures Commerce Rivers and Harbors Foreign Affairs Military Affairs Naval Post Offices and Post Roads Public Lands Indian Affairs Railways and Canals Manufactures and Mines among returning members and new chairmanships.
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Mississippi River Committee
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Wedgewood Sale Stirs Tennessee Stock Interest
Major May Overton of Nashville passes through Cleveland on return from the East. He has bought Wedgewood a brown horse by Belmont for 25000 and owns ten trotters with five in the thirty list. Overton represents a Tennessee syndicate raising 250000 to invest in a stock farm near Nashville and is involved in the Wes End Racing Association.
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Tenn
Clark
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N. J
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Tennessee
Nutwood
Glenville
Wes End Racing Association
Burglars Fought by Women in Pennsylvania Home
In Bukner Pennry on November 18 Miss Martha McKeever woke to burglars entering her Oakland home. A pistol shot rang out while three men broke in, Martha was struck, Jane fought a man and was fatally wounded. A bucket of money and about $10,000 were reportedly found in nearby rooms.
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Martha McKeever
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Snow slide swallows stage near Aspen nine rescued
Denver report tells of a Leadville to Aspen stage avalanche on a mountain ten miles from Aspen. The entire outfit plunged over a 200 foot precipice. A relief party rescued nine passengers while four are reported near death including Robert Dwyer Chris Conn Dot Robertson L A Berdwell and Lie McPherson.
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Home Stage
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Dot Robertson
L A. Berdwell
Lie Mc Pherson
Mills Sells Foster Falls Mineral Land to Philadelphia Syndicate
George T Mills sold the Foster Falls property comprising 2100 acres of mineral land to a Philadelphia syndicate for 140000 dollars. One third rye iron furnaces will be erected on the property at once according to the Daily Advance Pulaski county special dated November 19.
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