John Sherman Dead at 77 After Long Public Service
Former Representative and longtime Senator John Sherman died at his Washington home. He served in the House, Senate, and twice held cabinet posts. Brain exhaustion and age contributed to his decline after a life of public service and a recent pneumonia scare abroad. He had summered in Mansfield Ohio and returned to Washington to recover before final illness confined him to bed.
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John Sherman of Ohio a Long Public Career Remembered
John Sherman born May 10 1823 in Lancaster Ohio rose from a large family to become a key Republican statesman. He served in Congress and the Senate, led financial policy and specie payments restoration, and held Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of State posts before retiring due to age and ill health.
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Cabinet Resignations Follow Weyler Appointment in Spain
Spanish cabinet resigns after Gen Weyler is made captain general of Madrid and Gen Linares names Weyler war minister without consult. Queen Regent asks Azcarraga to form a new ministry as Silvela’s government falls amid opposition to a personal rule.
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Seven Escape From Matteawan Insane Asylum Incident
A large group of inmates attacked keepers at Matteawan State Hospital Sunday evening, seized keys, and rushed to the yard after tearing down a heavy door. Seven escaped while others were repulsed. several guards were injured, two seriously, and officials expect to recapture the fugitives.
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Indemnity Proposed For Families Of Four Italians
The President will seek Congress approval to pay indemnities to the families of four Italian victims killed by a mob in Tallulah Louisiana about two years ago. A Justice Department special agent found the men were killed by the mob and local authorities failed to punish any perpetrators. Louisiana Governor investigations led to grand jury proceedings, but the national government was still bound to offer reparation to the Italian government in the form of compensation for each deceased Italian citizen.
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Miners End Strike in Leavenworth Work Pact
Miners at Leavenworth Kansas return to work after six week strike at 84 cents per ton with eight hours per day. The victory for the men is noted as a settlement detail in the report. A Cincinnati car crash injures a bus full of women and children but causes no fatalities. Henry Eloy of New York transmitted 30 200 volts of electricity through a three mile long table at St Paul Minnesota.
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Market tone eases as currency demand wanes in New York
New York reports little change in money values this week with an easier tone and fading fears of stringency. Gold influx from the Klondike and Europe supports easy money ahead. Loans show limited disturbance from rising rates, and the stock market turns more confident with outsiders returning to trading. Chicago notes widespread declines in commodities with some exceptions and deteriorated grain quality enhancing speculative scarcity. Weather favors early corn movement while hog and corn markets face manipulation challenges and uncertain deliveries.
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Tornado Hits Iddi Texas. Six Dead and More Missing
A tornado struck half a mile west of Iddi Texas Sunday evening with a 200 yard wide path. Six people in a central house occupied by colored residents were killed and three others are missing. The cyclone moved from southwest to northwest crossing the Texas and Pacific railroad at Campbellsville Spur, two miles north of Lodi, carrying lumber in all directions and raising fears of further fatalities.
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Indians Starving to Death at Humberton Meadows
A report from Agassiz British Columbia says about 200 Indians are starving at Humberton Meadows 150 miles north of Agassiz. An Indian rider reports fifty families are dying and relief may arrive too late. Supplies are rushing from Vancouver to aid the starving. Watson Bay Calgary is found dead after drinking.
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Youtsey Convicted of Murder in Goebel Case
Henry B. Youtsey was found guilty by a jury in Georgetown Kentucky of murdering William Goebel. The sentence is life imprisonment with the judge delaying formal sentencing until February while his lawyers appeal and consider lunacy proceedings. Youtsey lies in a stupor as verdict is read and his aged father and relatives await outcomes. He remains confined at Frankfort.
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Free Christmas Boxes Sent to Soldiers Overseas
Government will ship Christmas packages for American soldiers abroad free of charge from San Francisco or New York. Boxes should be 25 to 30 pounds and clearly marked with the soldier’s name company and regiment. Perishables and fragile items should be avoided. shipment to New York leaves Nov 5 for the Philippines, with a 50 day voyage, while Cuba and Porto Rico shipments go via New York.
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End of War Rumors Amid Global Tensions and King Oscar Illness
Reports from the British Empire note ongoing Boer harassment and disrupted rail and telegraph lines as Lord Roberts delays departure. Ottoman crisis deepens with Madrid legation closure and Sultan’s weakening position. China seeks settlement over Boxer revolt with negotiations affected by Germany and France. Swedish health fears rise as King Oscar weakens and Prince Gustavus readiness grows amid Sweden Norway strains.
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Armour and Cortelyou in 1900 era power plays on markets
The article surveys P. D. Armour as the top trader who could solve the Pacific cattle transportation challenge and recalls his Leiter wheat corner victory. It profiles George Cortelyou’s rapid rise to national prominence, notes his skills as stenographer and lawyer, and mentions other figures and topics from the period.
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Prince Ludwig Ferdinand Introduces Tuberculosis Cure
Royal Munich physician Prince Ludwig Ferdinand expands a Crott system to free hospital and palace clinic to combat rising pulmonary disease among the poor. He treats the needy gratis while serving court celebrities with large fees. Population infection rates reported at 30 to 40 percent.
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Bavarian Prince Urges Widespread Contagion Measures
The medical Prince of Bavaria leads calls for radical actions to stop the contagion while praised as popular and benevolent. He serves to help others, practicing medicine for his care rather than wealth. He is immensely wealthy yet charges modest fees.
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Pulling Strength of Elephants
A historical note explains the difficulty of estimating elephant pulling power due to temperaments. Tests on average elephants show a healthy young jumbo around eighteen years can pull about five and a half tons on a dynamometer, versus a pair of strong horses registering roughly a ton and a fifth.
Frenchman Delays Breakfast On Ocean Wave
A pale disheveled French passenger aboard the Ocean Wave sinks into a steamer chair as a fellow traveler asks about breakfast. He replies he has not breakfasted at all, saying the contrary, prompting a terse, humorous exchange in the cabin.
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