John Sherman Dies After Long Public Service
John Sherman former Representative in the House and longtime Senator and cabinet member died at his Washington home in his 78th year. The statesman suffered brain exhaustion after years of illness and a prior pneumonia attack while traveling with Mrs Sherman. He returned to Washington aboard the Chicago and endured relapses during autumn and winter.
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John Sherman Birth and Political Rise in Ohio
John Sherman born in Lancaster Ohio May 10 1823 son of a widow with eleven children. He studied briefly then moved to Mount Vernon for prep before law but pursued politics early, serving in Congress and later as Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of State. He died at his Washington home on K Street having amassed substantial real estate wealth.
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Cabinet Shies At Weyler Appointment Crisis in Madrid Ministry
Spanish cabinet resignations follow Gen Weyler's appointment as captain general of Madrid. Senor Dato and Senor Gaetset resign. Queen Regent asks Gen Azcárraga to form a new ministry. Gen Linares as war minister backs Weyler, sparking opposition to a personal government. Prime Minister Silvela fails to hold cabinet together.
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Escape by Insane Inmates at Matteawan State Hospital
A riot at Matteawan State Hospital for the Criminally Insane led to seven inmates escaping after overpowering keepers and breaking out through a heavy door. Several guards were injured, two severely, as others were repulsed. officials vow to pursue the fugitives.
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President to seek indemnity for four Italians killed in Tallulah
The President will recommend Congress pay indemnities to the families of four Italian victims of a Tallulah mob two years ago. A Justice Department report found the men were killed by the mob and no local perpetrators were punished. Louisiana authorities led a grand jury investigation but failed to prosecute.
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New York and Chicago Money and Grain Markets Review
Money markets show a easing tone in New York with ample gold inflows from the Klondike and Europe signaling easier money ahead. Chicago grain prices slide for most commodities as drought and rain reduce quality, while hog futures follow a troubled pattern amid weak leadership and unpredictable speculation.
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Tornado Kills Six Near Lodi Texas
A tornado half a mile west of Lodi Texas Sunday evening left six people dead in a central path home occupied by colored residents. The cyclone, 200 yards wide, moved from southwest to northwest crossing the Texas and Pacific railroad at Campbellsville Spur. Three others are missing and believed dead as extensive wreckage and lumber were scattered.
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Starving Indians Reported Near Agassiz B C Humberton Meadows
A report from Agassiz British Columbia says about 200 Indians are starving at Humberton Meadows 150 miles north of Agassiz with fifty families dying and concern supplies may not arrive in time. Supplies are being rushed from Vancouver for relief. Watson RaeOSlin Ohio found dead with head crushed. He had been drinking.
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Youtsey Guilty of Murder in Goebel Case
At Georgetown Kentucky Henry Youtsey was found guilty by a jury of murdering William Goebel. The punishment is life imprisonment. The court postponed sentencing to next February and may order lunacy proceedings if mental condition worsens. He remains confined at Frankfort as attorneys prepare an appeal.
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Christmas Boxes to Go Free for Soldiers Abroad
Government ships Christmas packages to soldiers abroad at no charge from San Francisco or New York. Last year’s program was popular. Do not include perishable items or fragile goods. Limit 25 to 30 pounds and mark with soldier’s name, company, and regiment. Send to the superintendent of the U S army transport service. New York to Philippines leaves Nov 5. trip lasts about fifty days. Cuba and Porto Rico via New York. Prepaid express or freight charges.
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Proclamation of Peace and Global Crisis Review
A late week survey notes South African peace not yet promulgated with Boer raids disrupting rail and telegraph lines. Lord Roberts' departure delayed while Buller may become commander. Ottoman woes deepen as madrids legation closes and Sultan faces reform failure. Boxer crisis negotiations stalled by Ching Li notes and Pinchon. King Oscar of Sweden frail, Gustavus to govern as regent amid strained Sweden Norway ties.
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Armour and Cortelyou in 1900 era headlines and rumors
The article sketches P D Armour's ambitious cattle shipment plan from San Francisco to Russia and recalls Armour's 1897 Leiter wheat squeeze. It notes George Cortelyou's rapid rise to national prominence as a versatile public figure and lists other brief notes on police, diplomacy, geology, and literary publishing trends.
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Prince Ludwig Ferdinand Introduces Tuberculosis Cure
The Munich royal physician Prince Ludwig Ferdinand, famed for charging court celebrities high fees yet treating the poor gratis, adds a Croett system to his free hospital and royal palace clinic to combat rising pulmonary disease among the city’s disadvantaged. Statistics indicate a 30 to 40 percent affected rate.
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Bavarian Prince Underscores Contagion Alarm and Public Hope
The contagion worries Bavaria as the Prince advocates radical nationwide measures to prevent spread. The medical Prince is adored by the people, who filled the royal castle seeking assurance of his safety during his absence for a funeral. He is praised for benevolence, practicing medicine from a desire to help others and wealth, yet he charges modest fees.
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Pulling Strength of Elephants In Tests
The article notes difficulties estimating elephant pulling strength due to temperament. It cites that healthy young elephants around eighteen years old can pull about five and a half tons on a dynamometer, comparing this to two strong horses capable of a combined ton and a fifth.
Breakfast Silence Aboard Ship Ends In Mirth
A pale disheveled Frenchman on a steamer chair looks for breakfast but replies in broken French that he has not breakfasted, humor softening the mood after a tense unloading moment. A cheerful passenger breaks the moment with a light question about breakfast.
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