Death of General William T Sherman at 1:50 PM
New York reports General Sherman died at 1:50 p m after a long illness. Relatives and officials arranged funeral plans with guard from Governor's Island to oversee the remains. Reactions poured in from public figures as communities across New York Worcester and Augusta paid tribute with bells half mast and condolences.
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Sen. Sherman
New York
W. T Shermans
Geo. Sherman
Sherman
Ewing
Gene. Slocum
Collis
Woodward
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Collie
Governor's Island
Gen. Sherman
Gen. Collis
P.T. Sherman
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Lizzie
Mre. Fitch
Andrew Thackara
Jobo Sherman
Alexander
Anderson
Tee
Econd
Tee Rehgore
Saber
Arma
John Sherman
Ectiation
St. Jens
Tolnarome
Kiernan
Gen
Worcester
Mass
Providence
Augusta
Burleigh
President reacts to Gen Sherman death in early February report
Washington reports the president receives news of General William T Sherman’s death. He orders full military honors, mourning protocols, and a national tribute, including flag at half mast, gun salutes, and a public ceremony in Washington and St. Louis.
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Washington
Wasueton
Associated Press
Geo. Sherman
Sherman
Aes
Urant
Schofield
Congress
Secretary of War
Sud
Se. Louw
Grant
Oie
Army
Adjt
Kelton
Telegram on Geo Sherman burial for Ohio soil
The message to Thomas Ewing requests burial of General Sherman in Ohio the state that bore him. Ohio will guard his grave with tears and the governor orders the national guard to join the nation in mourning. Flags to be half-masted.
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Ligdeath
Death of Geo Sherman Sparks Mourning Across Union Soldiers
Cosverano reports on Geo Sherman’s death and the nation’s grief. Hayes remarks that few men lived in the country who were known and loved as Sherman, defining him as the sea of the soldiers of the Union, with Mesnées mourned by all.
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Cosverano
Kalen Dent Hayes
Geo Sherman
German and American legal cases and royal feud notes
German and American legal cases are reported, including a Seifert blackmail conviction of a German American composer and a New York elopement scam by Walter Raton aka Sidney Lancelles. The piece also covers German imperial tensions with Bismarck and caprivi, plus a custody matter over Violet Nevie regarding Protestant guardianship.
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Benin
United States
Chicago
Bismarck
Caprivi
Burmarck
Hamburger Nachrichten
Nachri
Waldersee
Russia
Zahn and
Siebert
Biswarck
Perhane
Rewhotag
Seifert
Iisco
Sacon Tnal
Maguire
Police
Seifer
Baseball board issues rulings and class plan in Curacao
The baseball board of control issued decisions on player disputes and other matters. It adopted a league classification based on salaries, club numbers and city populations and proposed indemnity payments for cross class player moves. President Thurman will serve one year, then Rogers and Krauthoff for one term each. The Bierbauer case sparked board controversy as Philadelphia’s Athletic Club member joined the Players’ League and caused omissions when returning to the Association. The board favored Pittsburgh in the dispute and reached a tense moment over court action. Spaulding helped smooth tensions and the Association closed its business with a schedule.
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Pase
Curacao
Baseball Board of Control
Thurman
Rogers
Krauthoff
Bierbauer
Board of Control
Athletic Club of
Philadelphia
Players' League
Eatebern
Taver
Pitsburg
I Barnie
Baltimore
Rwin
Senatorial Ballot Stalemate Amid Broad South Dakota Talks
The thirty ninth senatorial ballot yielded no change as fusionists expect guidance from a South Dakota conference. Following Geo Sherman’s death the legislature adjourned after resolutions of respect. Democrats and Independents reportedly near an understanding to unite for Kyle in the U.S. Senate, with tariff talks cited and a telegram from Illinois about Palmer’s stance. Senator Moody won in Honolulu on the way to Washington.
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Preane
South Dakota
Geo. Sherman
Vining
Kyle
Tripp
Dem
Kylela
Illinois
Palmer
Huwai
Moody
Washington
Testimony on Brandgoth's Pills by Frank W. Gillett
Frank W. Gillett of 221 Beyond Avenue New York declares Brandgoth's Pills relieved his severe indigestion and attacks, praising their phenomenal effects and noting a marked improvement in his health.
Robber Foiled at Citizens Bank Heist in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis Minnesota on February 1 a bold bank robbery failed after the thief seized cash in a satchel and fired at a pursuing bystander. The assailant was overpowered by bystanders including G Probst of United Express and turned over to authorities. he is believed to be a former janitor of the building.
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Minneapolis
Mion
Citizens’ Bank
McQuaig
Polo
G. Probst
United Express Company
Probst
Cuteano
Heinrich Heening
Heinrich
North
Lincoln Street
Indignation Over Hoax Of Train Robbery At Paxton Neb
Residents condemn a sensational Ogallala origin report claiming 100 plus residents armed to hold up trains in Paxton. Sheriff reportedly dispersed the non-existent gang and no violence occurred. No coal thefts or arrests tied to this rumor.
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Paxton
Neb
Ogallale
Union Pacific
Fatal attempt and gambling house affray reported
Evansville Feb 4 reports Bryan Goins a farmer near the city died after a long lung illness only to revive briefly at midnight before life again ebbed. In Bourre Montana a February 14 fatal shootout at a gambling house left three gamblers Levan, Boyer and Sheerin wounded with Levan and Sheerin dying soon and Boyoy fatally wounded. An advertisement urges camphor and carbolic acid free products for the skin and promotes Wisdom’s Violet Dream as protection against moving effects.
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Evansville
Bryan Goins
Howinna
Bourre
Mont
Levan
Boyer
Sheerin
Keesio
Iow
Lovan
Sheeris
Leanne
Boyoy
Picture training at Turn bulPe all new mouldings fine patterns
A brief item notes training at Turn bulPe featuring new mouldings and fine patterns. The report highlights learning activities and the introduction of updated design elements without detailing participants or outcomes.
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TurnbulPe
Scandal and Prison Reform Headlines From February Reports
A Naples Oklahoma style domestic clash ends with a family rift over fortune telling and cards. Tennessee prison conditions described as inhumane with overcrowded cells and no ventilation. Stock and commodity markets show dull trading while cattle and oil notes accompany a long list of closing prices.
Sensational testimony at Minnesota prison probe details lax supervision
The special senatorial prison investigating committee heard shocking testimony about Stillwater prison conditions. Convict Munger allegedly received liquor from a wardens’ attendant while prisoners loitered unsupervised and engaged in gambling. Women inmates faced unwanted attention and guards struggled with discipline as costs to keep a prisoner rose compared to other facilities.
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Minn
Hl. Hart
Board of Correctiors and Charities
Munger
Stillwater
Walker
Joliet
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Portland
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Louisville
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Wyoming
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George G Masten
Sixteenth and
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