Burial of a Texas Soldier Buried Without Government Pay
Private Patrick Daly of the First Texas Volunteer Cavalry died in Brooklyn hospital after five days with no answer from Washington on burial expense. Hospital authorities, to honor his service, buried him at Cypress Hills and 15 sick soldiers joined the service. The war department had promised payment but did not respond.
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United States to take charge of Havana customs early
The president plans to seize control of Havana's Spanish customs at an early date to regulate affairs under U S government rules. A protest over $10000 misappropriated from a teachers association was sent to Spain amid efforts to recover or penalize those responsible.
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Miners Force Train Carrying Negroes To Tower Hill
In Pana and Tower Hill Illinois on October 1 as many as 800 miners halted a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train carrying 60 imported black workers. Armed men compelled unloading and marched them toward Tower Hill to ship them back to Washington. Sheriff Coburn led 100 deputies and 500 miners toward Tower Hill to intervene. National Guard units arrived with Gatling guns and Springfield rifles. Governor Tanner ordered arms held until further orders and to protect citizens without aiding mine operators. By nightfall, calm prevailed though tensions remained high.
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Yellow fever cases rise across Louisiana and neighboring states
New Orleans reports six new yellow fever cases and two deaths while Franklin shows 13 new cases with no deaths. Plaquemine and Iberville parish are quarantined awaiting investigation as eight infection foci spread state wide. Mississippi towns report varied activity and Jackson records another suspicious case amid broader outbreaks.
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McMillan May Be Ambassador to Hagland
Washington reports Mr. McMillan of Michigan is likely named ambassador to Hagland. The announcement could come soon as authorities signal a cabinet level posting and diplomatic ties are emphasized.
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Washington
Michigan
Hagland
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