Kerr suicide ends defaulter case in transit
The Minnesota defaulter Alderman E W Kerr killed himself after being shadowed by Detective Kehoe while fleeing Stillwater. Kerr had misappropriated funds from the Third National Bank St Paul gas and water firms and John Freeman’s share, totaling about 9200 dollars. Kehoe aided by Harpe, the pursuit led to a fatal pistol shot on a Halifax train. In unrelated notices, L D Rose of Zion Baptist Church faces assault charges and in What Cheer Iowa, a liquor raid ends with a fatal shooting during a post office seizure.
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Stillwater
Minn
E. W. Kerr
Kerr
Third National Bank
St. Paul
Gas Company of
Water Company of
John Freeman
Quebec
Kehoe
Chicago
Nfalifax
Bob
Clarina Tiheghil
Water
Deceased
Dereasid
Harpe
Hurpe
L. D. Rose
Zion Baptist Church (Colored
East Saginaw
Mich
Mary
What Cheer
Iowa
Prohibition League
Brainard
John Day
Woman Dies In Iowa After Taking Laudanum
Hattie Warner of Council Bluffs Iowa marries W A Wells. On Friday night she fell ill and admitted taking laudanum to ease her pain. She died Saturday despite medical help. Coroner declines inquest and death is considered self-inflicted. A letter from a former lover arrived Friday 24th, possibly prompting the act.
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Hattie Warner
Council Bluffs
Iowa
W. A. Wells
Grand Island
Neb
President backs conduct of governor despite calls for removal
A Washington dispatch to the Fargo Argus reports a Dakota politician urged the president to replace Gov. Pierce before his term ends. The president said removing a faithful official is poor policy and that he would appoint Democrats but will not remove a loyal official. The Devil's Lake land office may see H. W. Hale and W. S. Limerall named. 3. C. Cook to be postmaster there.
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Washington
Fargo Argus
Ziebach
Gov. Pierce
Nore
Rept
Washington Briefs On Appointments And Policy Moves
A series of political moves in Washington includes the appointment of A and John D. Pennypacker of Virginia as special agent of the land office and the acceptance of William Bann’s resignation as Idaho governor. Other notes report Gen. Logan purchasing a Washington residence for 20000 dollars and Gen. Sheridan’s expected arrival to brief the president on Cheyenne and Arapahoe Agency affairs. Secretary Manning cuts Oswego customs staff by five from Aug. 1, with salaries near 5000 dollars annually. Complaints reach Secretary Lamar about the Montana Land Company’s timber cutting affecting public lands. New postmasters named include George F. Laskell at Larimore and WE Leeds at Charleton. several suspensions noted for others including J. H. Stewart and Stephen A. Marine. Samuel De Wolf named Rochester postmaster amid Republican ties. concerns raised over partisan motives for Wagner’s removal.
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John D. Pennypacker
Virginia
Land Office
William Bann
Idaho
Fairchild
Connecticut
Washington
Gen. Logan
Clifton Heights
Gen. Grant
National Capital
John Campbell
Cincinnati
Pension Bureau
Thomas B. Hood
Hilgard
Coast Survey
Sheridan
Cheyenne and
Arapahoe Indian Agency
Manning
Oswego Custom House
Lamar
Montana Land Company
Pavilic
George F. Laskell
Larimere
Dak
L. P. Goodhue
WE. Leeds
Charleton
Iowa
Joseph N. Wagner
George W. Kell
Webster City
John D. Hunter
John IF. Pyne
Vinton
Stephen A. Marine
Wagner
Rochester
Samuel de Wolf
Flood costs and fires span multiple states
The Colorado flood caused $25 009 in damages. Breehdale Springs hotel near Concord N VW burned. Fire destroyed the court house Park hotel restaurant and four other buildings in Billings Montana. William Multhroup owner of the St Lawrence hotel Winnipeg died after a fall from Stoney Creek bridge in the Rockies.
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Concord
Court House
Billings
Montana
William Multhroup
St. Lawrence
Winnipeg
Rocky Mountains
Stoney Creek Bridge
Crime spree and executions across towns and trials
The report lists an attempted beer theft ending in the death of Jobe Day, Milton W. Smith’s execution in Osceola Nebraska, Alderman Vaulier’s bigamy trial in Wilkes Barre, forgery arrest of William Curtis in Milwaukee, a suicide by J. F. Henneburger in Cleveland, and a Mary Crawford incident leading to clergy arrest.
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Jobe Day
Milton W. Smith
Osceola
Polk County
Nebraska
Wilkesbarre
Ald
William Vaulier
William Curtis
Will C. Larne
Grand Haven
Mich
Milwaukee
J. F. Henneburger
Harrisonburg
Cleveland
Ohio
United States Man
Mary Crawford
Prominent Copenhagen figures tied to young girls case
The report notes ten arrests in Copenhagen over alleged criminal intercourse with young girls and two deaths by the individuals’ own hand. It also covers international political rumors and events from Europe and the Americas, including Franco Chinese diplomacy, Russia Central Asia notes, and a lost steamship Guadiana with significant casualties avoided.
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Copenhagen
Oliver Pain
Bonomi
el Mahdi
Wady Halla
General Grant Dies Surrounded by Family After Illness
Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, surrounded by his wife and children, died peacefully at Mount McGregor at 8:08 a.m. after a long illness. Doctors urged an autopsy but the family refused. tributes from President Cleveland and others followed as details of the deathbed scene and last hours were described.
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Mount McGreson
Urant
Sands
Shrady
Douglas
Sartoris
Dawson
Henry
Jesse
S. E. Dawson
Mra Col
Fred Grant
A. & Grant
Jesse Grant
Harrison
Tyrell
Newman
U.S. Grant, Jr
Nellie
Col
Grant, Jr
Shedi
Death of Gen. Grant Prompts Minnesota Proclamation
The Minnesota Executive Department proclaims national sorrow after Gen. Grant's death. Gov. Hubbard orders state buildings closed for a day and flags at half mast. Dakota Press Association reports widespread mourning across Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa and the Dakotas with bells tolled and tributes planned.
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Northwest
Grant
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Dakotas Uinon
Hubbard
Musk
Pierce
Pakota Editorial Association
Dakota Press Association
Epeeh
Ead
Uloyses
Grant Death Provokes Worldwide Sympathy Messages
Telegrams of condolence flow from ex presidents generals and officials across the United States Mexico and Britain. Notables including Gen Sheridan Blaine James G. Blaine and notable figures extend sympathy to Mrs Grant and the family while plans for the general's funeral are discussed.
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Wil Leman
Tieutenant Fort Reno
Ind. T
R C. Dram
Washington, D.C
Grant
G. W. Davis
Sheridan
Blaine
Augusta
A. & Grant
James G. Blaine
Randal
Philadelphia
Notable Civil War Figures and Events Highlight Regional Notices
Gen Hazen sails for Europe on the Sobinet. Gen Charles M Douglass, retired medical purveyor, dies at Jerryville Virginia. Ex President Hayes to preside at Fremont Ohio unveiling of soldiers monument on August 1. John Tyler Jr speaks at temperance meeting near Rockville Maryland. Dr Mitchell of Philadelphia summoned for Mrs Grant nervous prostration. Remains of Ex United States Minister Phelps to be shipped from Lima Peru to Washington late August. Capt C F Macdonald appointed in St 41 Lane office. political and shipbuilding matters noted. Capt George C Sinclair, former Confederate Navy and Halifax resident, dies at 69.
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Ala
Irving
London
Gazette
New York Central
West Shore
Harrison
Helena, Mont
St. Paul
Ryan
Lake Minnetonka
Sherman
Hayes
G.A.R
Fremont
Ohio
United Action
Gen. Grant
New York City
Charles M. Douglass
Jerryville
John Tyler, Jr
President Tyler
Rockville
Mitchell
Philadelphia
Grant
United States
Phelps
Lima
Peru
Washington
C. F. Macdonald
St. 41 Lane
Sinaane
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Kelly
George C. Sinclair
Halifax
Paris
Proclamation of mourning for Gen Ulysses S Grant death
The president announces the death of Gen Ulysses S Grant at Mount McGregor New York and orders mourning drapes for thirty days. Public business will be suspended on the funeral day and military honors prepared by the War and Navy departments. Signed by Grover Cleveland and Secretary Bayard.
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Minnesota
Hubbard
State of Minnesota
Executive Department
Grant
Republic
St. Paul
A. D
JL. F. Harparp
Feed von Baumbach
Wasametox
Gen. Grant
Willard’s
Col. Grant
Washington
Frederick D. Grant
Mount McGregor
Associated Press of
Mexico
A. S. Grant
America
Republic of the United States
Liaz
A. Aknoyo DE Andra
Porfiro Diaz
City of Mexico
Associated Press of Mexico
Mexican Republic
Ulysses S. Grant
I. Paz
A. Abrogo DE Andra
Sheridan
Fort Rexo
Ind T
Gen Grant
Gen. Sheridan
Chicago
F. D Grant
Mount McGrezoggal
United States
New York
Mazgnanimous
Navy
Grover Cleveland
FP. Bayarp
Army and Navy Orders on Funeral Day Mourning
Adjt. Gen. Drum announces that on the funeral day troops and cadets at all posts will be paraded and their labor cease. Flags fly at half mast, dawn guns and half hour salutes mark the day, and six months mourning is ordered for officers. Navy ensigns hoisted at half mast with guns every half hour from sunrise to sunset.
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Washington
Adjt
Drum
Sheridan
Army
Battalion of Engineers
United States Corps of Cadets
Whitney
United States Navy
Navy
Marine Corps
Burial of General Grant Begins on Mount McGuecor
Public focus centers on the state burial as embalmers inject antiseptics and guards seal Gen. Grant's cottage at Artists Lake. Remains will be moved by special train to a chosen city, with Albany and New York as potential sites, West Point preferred but declined for wife’s burial concerns, and Galena or Illinois also considered.
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Mount McGuecor
W. J. Arkill
Artists Lake
Gen. Grant
Fred Grant
West Point
Galena
Ilinois
New York
Grant death stirs mourning in London officials and public
United States Minister Philips orders mourning at the legation and half mast for Gen. Grant. Mrs. Gladstone invites a visit and writes a tribute. Mr John Bright and others express sympathy. Flags and portraits are draped, and obituaries fill papers in London.
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London
United States
Philips
Associated Press
Gen. Grant
Gladstone
American Exchange
Grant
Sympathy Messages From President and Notables on Grant Death
Telegrams from President Cleveland Senator Logan and others express heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. A. S. Grant and Col. Fred Grant after Ulysses S Grant's death. Messages convey national mourning and comfort, noting pity of God and deep bereavement shared by the country.
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President Cleveland
McGregor
Grant
Washington
A. 8
Grover Cleveland
Senator Logan
Col
Fred Grant
Vanquished by Death Grant Poem Honors The Fallen Leader
Curacao July 23 Francis F Browne editor of the Inal writes an admiring poem on Grant titled Vanquished It asserts the general fell not by weapon or mortal hand but by death itself The piece depicts Grant as a conqueror defeated only by death and honors his final sleep and valor.
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Curaco
Francis F. Browne
Inal
Grant
Connecticut Gov Orders Half Mast Flags For Grant Funeral
Hartworp July 23 The governor announces Gen Ulysses S Grant death and orders half mast flags at the capitol arsenal and armories from publication until funeral day. Hartford to fire 100 guns with five minute intervals at sunrise and sunset on the funeral day.
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Connecticut
Hartford
New York Proclamation on Grant Death Honors
Governor proclaims death of Ulysses S. Grant, laments his service, and orders flags to half mast. Public offices suspended on funeral day, mourning emblems urged for state residents, Albany issues statement from Executive Chamber dated July 23, 1885.
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New York
Albany
N. Y
State of New York
Ulysses S. Grant
United States
Defender of the Union
Saratoga
Capitol
The General's Former Home
News of General Grant's death reaches Galena his old home with sorrow. Bells toll flags at half mast and buildings draped. Mayor Barrett calls a council meeting to plan funeral memorials as Batavia Ohio notes sorrow and preserves his birthplace house.
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Galena
Gen. Grant
Gen. I. W. Rowley
Barrett
Batavia
Ohi
Geno
Grant
Grant burial moved to Central Park New York
July 24 major news confirms Gen. Grant will be interred in Central Park New York after a family preference. A 100 member New York committee including Samuel J. Tilden and Chester A. Arthur raises funds for a national monument. Remains will travel from Mount McGregor to Albany then New York with public state viewing and Saturday funeral. Washington officials express regret.
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Mount McGregor
Turner
Grace
Gen. Grant
Central Park
New York
Col. Grant
W.” ‘M. Evarts
Oswald Ottendorfer
George Jones
Thomas L. James
Edward Cooper
Smith Elly, Jr
Roscoe Conkling
Noah Davis
Cornelius N. Bliss
Eugene Kelly
George Duss
Whitelaw Reid
John Jacob Astor
Parke Godwin
H. J.B. Hyde
Gen
George B. McClellan
Dr. Ford
Albany
Capitol
City Hall
Col
Fred
Drum
Cleveland
Grant
Hancock
Secretary of War
Gen. Hancock
Geo. Grant
Washington
Sep Wecher
Arlington Cemetery
Dr Douglass Reveals Grant's Final Letters and Fateful Talk
In New York on July 24 Dr. Douglass shared a vivid account of a July 16 meeting with Gen. Grant. The general’s writings express fading strength, fatal illness, and a lifelong wish to complete his book begun after the Civil War. The letters show Grant accepting death yet noting personal duties to family and unfinished work.
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New York
Douglass
Gen. Grant
Dr. Douglass
James River
Appomatox
Funeral plans for Gen Grant outline national protection
The Drum telegrams the secretary of war detailing a military funeral under national control. New York City to host interment with state emplacements in Albany and New York City, Aug 4 to Aug 8, guard of honor to be U S Grant Post Brooklyn, Hancock to command escort, and Dakota Governor Pierce calls for a territorywide day of mourning. The burial site discussion notes the park green area near the mall as a potential final resting place.
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Albany
New York City
City Hall
Grant
Grand Army of the Republic of Brooklyn
Guard of Honor
Hancock
New York
Dakota
Gov. Pierce
Washington
Lincoln
Ginsert A
Pierce
Gen. Grant
Gen. Hancock
Fourth Artillery
Fort Adams
Maj. Adams
Mount McGregor
Maj. Randolph
Fort Hamilton
Sherman
Dr Douglass On Grant A Model Of Courtesy And Courage
Dr Douglass recalls Gen Grant as a brave, courteous man who faced terminal illness with dignity. He notes Grants readiness to die, his care for others, and the calm acceptance of death after weeks of worsening illness. The report includes Grants handwritten meditations and Cleveland's letter about burial at Riverside Park.
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Dakota
Grant
Muir Letrate
Lahore
Belmont
Appomattox
Tanyard
Hause
Elysian Fields
Nation Honors Grant as Funeral Plans Are Set
Public tributes surge nationwide as Gen Grant death dominates front pages. A funeral is planned for Saturday August 8 in Central Park New York City. Secretary Bayard issues a mourning circular to diplomats and consuls.
Grant's Personal Courage on Gen. Grant's Staff
An officer recalling General Ulysses S. Grant highlights his coolness under fire and willingness to ride to the front. He describes a near fatal moment on the Boynton plank road where Grant, with Babcock and a sergeant, was trapped by telegraph wires and bullets whistled around him. The general remained calm, noted the position, and directed the battle after freeing his horse.
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Grant
Boynton Plank Road
Petersburg
Babcock
Sergt. Fitzgerald
Fifth Cavalry
Rebs
Jove
Funeral Procession Arrangements For Gen Sherman Death
New York Special reports a plan for Gen Hancock to lead funeral events for Gen Sherman. Salutes from Fort Adams and Fort Hamilton will mark the ceremonies. The funeral train travels from Saratoga to Albany then to the capitol with military escorts and clergy.
Condolence Messages Sent To Mrs Grant After Gen Grant’s Death
Messages from Washington London and Montreal express condolences to Mrs A G Grant and Mrs Sartoris. The British Minister the Queen the Prince and Princess of Wales and Chester A Arthur send sympathies with remarks on Gen Grants distinguished service.
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Gen. Grant
Washington
Grant
London
U. S. Grant
Prince and Princess of Wales
Montreal
Death of Sir Moses Montefiore at Ramsgate
Sir Moses Montefiore died recently at Ramsgate England. Born in 1784 he was over 100 years old and devoted nearly a century to uplifting others. Jews Christians and Muslims alike revered him for benevolent aid to the needy and oppressed. His centenary was celebrated last year with biographical sketches worldwide.
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Ramsgate
England
General Grant Funeral Arrangements and Mrs Grant’s Condition
Gen Hancock issues orders for a company of artillery to Mt McGregor and light pieces for firing salutes at the funeral. Reports on Mrs Grant’s condition are alarming. she plans to accompany the remains to Albany. Non military groups may participate and should contact Col John P Nicholson at Governors Island, N Y.
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John P. Nicholson
Gen
Hancock
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