Grady Dies in Atlanta at Twenty Minutes Before Four
Henry W. Grady died of pneumonia in Atlanta at 3 40 A M his death drawing condolences from leaders nationwide including President Cleveland Governor Hill and Samuel J Randall The editor's passing was mourned as a loss to both the north and south with remarks praising his patriotism and effort to erase sectional divides
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Atlanta
Henry W. Grady
Cleveland
Grady
Governor Hill
New York
Samuel J. Randall
Emery Speer
Roswell P. Flower
Patrick A. Collins
Clinton B. Fisk
Boston
Hon
P. A. Collins
United States
Republic
Jonathan A. Lane
Merchants’ Association
Funeral rites announced for local figure in Atlanta
In Atlanta on December 25 a funeral will be held at 2 PM with the body resting in state at First Methodist Church. A memorial service will follow on Thursday at the new capitol with participation from the people, the military, and societies of which he was a member. Courts adjourn and city buildings are draped in mourning today.
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Atlanta
First Methodist Church
New Capitol
Probate Court Awards Partial Wage Claim in Slavery Case
In Cooper county a probate court ruled Joseph Hickham must pay the enslaved sewing maid $1,400 in wages at $5 monthly for twenty years, but awarded half the total. The plaintiff alleged years of confinement to the farm and denial of family news after emancipation.
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Kansas City
Cooper County
Joseph Hickham
Booneville
Hickhaim
Pelican club acts on boxing affair and honors Slayes
At Loxpon Pelican club last night a letter was approved to Slavin the Australian jugilist praising his bravery in the fight with Smith and sympathy over treatment. The club named Slayes England champion, to receive a belt and purse. Fleming the Smith umpire was suspended awaiting explanation and said the troublemakers were likely hired by Smith to disrupt the bout if he were losing.
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Loxpon
Pelican Club
Slavin
Smith
Slayes
England
Fleming
Foughs
Editor West Convicted in Chicago Trial Over Times Stock
James J. West former editor of the Chicago Times was found guilty in Judge Kinnell's court of overissuing Times stock totaling 7 250 shares valued at over 125000 dollars. The verdict came after two ballots and West showed little emotion.
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Chcago
States
Knight
Kinnell
James J. West
Chicago Times
West
T Imes
Train brings fifty prisoners to Galveston under marshal escort
Tonight's train arrives in Galveston with fifty Fort Bend county prisoners under U S Marshal Dickenson and deputies. They join twenty three Fort Bend citizens indicted for civil service act violations and intimidation. Twenty six more are indicted for murder.
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Galveston
Fort Bend County
United States
Dickenson
Besklee
Miners Feared Buried Alive in Utica Mine Disaster
Sixteen men were crushed when the Utica mine at Angeles collapsed on Sunday. Two bodies have been recovered and rescue workers fear others may be located only after several weeks.
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SAN Answers
Cala
Decty
Utica
Angeles
Starving Family of Eight Rescued Near Moyer
A rural eight person family from Comenusvitza Pennsylvania was found in a starving condition near Moyer. They were brought to the county home as parents, ill with fever, could not obtain aid due to isolation. Observers lament the lack of assistance as the family sinks toward collapse.
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Comenusvitza
Moyer
Santa Claus Visits City Churches and Mission Schools
The Sun tracks Santa Claus touring St Mark's Episcopal, Congregational, Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist churches and Taylor's block Mission School last evening. Children received gifts from a heavy pack, trees glittered with candies nuts and toys amid music, recitations, and festive crowds throughout the city.
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the Sun
Santa Claus
St. Marka
Episcopal Church
St. Mark's
Congregational Church
Presbyterian Church
St. Nicholas
Baptist Church
Methodist Church
Mission School
Taylor's Block
P. Hamma
Tux Sns
Telegraphic Ticks
Various dispatches report December 24 updates from Washington New York Berne Paris London and Ottawa. Topics include Oregon district attorney general son, legislative adjournment, Wisconsin Central Northern Pacific merger denial, Italian anarchist placards in Lugano, Madame Bonnemain inheritance for Boulanger, Preble tank book sale, Spurgeon gout diagnosis, Commercial Telegraph sheriff sale, Washburn Mills sale denial, L AngeleGardien killings, Montevideo Brazil disorder, influenza spread in Brussels and Russian settlements diphtheria center Eureka deaths 30.
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Washington
L. McArthur
Brazil
Paris
Madame Bonnemain
Boulanger
New York
J. F. Preble & Co
London
Spurgeon
Commercial Telegraph Company
Tone W. Mackay
Edward C. Pratt
Nevada Bank
Boston
C. C. Washburn
Minneapolis
Ottawa
L'Ange Gardien
Ford
Buenos Ayres
Montevideo
Brussels
State Board of Health
Eureka
Fatal Prize Fight Near Plymouth Ends With Death Threat
In Wikesware Pennsylvania four miles from Plymouth a brutal early morning prize fight between James Burns and James Farrell ended after Burns failed to respond in the last round. He was taken to a nearby farmhouse and found to have internal injuries in the stomach region with lockjaw developing. The incident is described as likely murder.
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Wikesware
Plymouth
James Burns
James Farrell
Burns
Fatal Influenza Outbreak Hits Kalkeburg School
Influenza cases rise in Winnna with many patients in hospital. Lung inflammation follows influenza and several deaths occur. The outbreak began at Kalkeburg Jesuit school, where 68 scholars are reported sick.
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Winnna
Kalkeburg
State official cites corn burning amid Northwest Kansas fuel clash
A Kansas official returning from a Northwest Kansas tour reports thousands of bushels of corn being burned for fuel. He notes corn prices in some counties at under 15 cents while coal costs 25 to 30 cents, saying the large corn crop is creating a transport blockade and highlights corn as a viable fuel.
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Toruka
Ras
Kansas
The Fast Mail Train Adds Sleeping Car
Union Pacific expanded the fast mail service after rising demand. Officials added a third Pullman to handle through passengers, with sixty six aboard from Omaha last night. The company must limit business to preserve schedule.
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Union Pacific
Omaha
Omaha Hee
Mrs McGregor's Condition Improves Post Sudden Illness
Mrs McGregor and Mrs A Gi McGregor were reported seriously ill yesterday noon but by late evening showed improvement. Doctors expressed strong hopes for recovery as her consciousness returned and general condition stabilized with relief from suffering.
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Mra A. Gi. McGregor
Christmas Eve Dinner for Keefe & Co. Host Honored
L. F. Wells, business manager of M. P. Keefe & Co., hosted an elegant Christmas Eve dinner at the Keefe hall annex for the ar club and his bachelor friends. After dessert and cigars, C. S. Potter presented Wells with a gold-headed ebony cane, amid laughter and warm thanks.
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L. F. Wells
M. P Keefe & Co
Keefe Hall
A1 Club
Mr. Wells
C. S. Potter
Wells
Christmas Bundles Spread Through Cheyenne Streets
Cheyenne street scenes buzzed with shoppers and bundles as men women and children rushed about with many parcels. Wagons and market vehicles overflowed with goods while post office clerks busy registering packages destined for abroad.
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Cheyenne
Legislative Sketches of Hon A H Reel from Laramie County
The article traces the life of Hon A H Reel born in Jacksonville Illinois who moved across the plains to Colorado and Wyoming. It details his work in mining freighting government contracting stock raising and public service in Cheyenne including terms on city council mayor and territorial council. It notes his Democratic faith and support for statehood and constitutional reforms as guiding legislative aims.
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A. H. Reel
Laramie County
Jacksonville
Illinois
Pittsfield
Plains
Pike's Peak
Denver City
Colorado Springs
California Gulch
Leadville
Colorado
Cache la Poudre
Missouri River
Fort Halleck
Fort Laramie
Wyoming
Salt Lake
Utah
Dakota
Cheyenne
Reel
Denver
Territorial Council
First Regular Passenger Train Arrives in Lusk Wyoming
The first regular passenger train on the Fremont Elk Horn and Missouri Valley railroad passed through Lusk at 11 30 today. The town celebrated with the arrival and the Lusk Silver Corner band performed. Freight times, west and east bound schedules, and local stage connections are announced. Trade in Lusk is strong and crops are anticipated to be planted in spring. Weather has been mild with no severe winter storms so far. Some saloon operators are expanding to Crawford Nebraska while keeping operations in Lusk.
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Sun
Wyoming
Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad
C. W. Cook
Douglas
Cook
Lusk Silver Corner
W. C
Bordeaux
Lusk
Crawford
Neb
Removal of Montana Union Manager Robert Law Reported
The Denver Mews reports that General Manager Robert Law’s administration on the Montana Union was not satisfactory. It states he was abruptly removed along with his roadmaster and timekeeper amid circulating rumors about contracts and a “spiritual” payroll during his tenure.
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Denver Mews
Robert Law
Montana Union
Rattlesnake Water Firm Moves Toward Dana and Hanna Supply
The Rattlesnake Water Company, formed and filed as an incorporation, begins operations. Surveys are under way in the Rattlesnake mountains for a proposed reservoir and pipeline to supply the Dana and Hanna mining camps. Lt le proposed to.
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Dana and
Hanna
Rattlesnake Water Company
Rock Springs
Rattlesnake Mountains
Mountain Dam Plan Creates Reservoir Above Mines
A proposed dam across a mountain stream would form a natural reservoir about 200 feet above the mines. The project envisions a twenty mile long watercourse with a stretch over rough terrain requiring rope-lowered pipe sections down the mountainside for installation.
Mayor and Governor Visit Omaha on Viaduct Plans
Mayor Riner and City Attorney Potter with Governor Warren met Union Pacific officials in Omaha to discuss viaduct approaches and construction materials. They deferred main structure advertising until funding and approach decisions are settled. Vice President Helcomb and Engineer Bogue participated, with tone friendly and urgent for early construction.
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Riner
Potter
Omaha
Union Pacific
Warren
Helcomb
Bogue
Holcomb
Christmas relief association thanks business supporters
The ladies of the relief association thank private donors Sabbath schools and churches for Christmas greetings and aid.Notable business supporters named include Walker Truckey Clarey & Kelley Kent Organ Hammond H. Hynds J Heins Union Merchantile Co Johnson & Co and Jenkins. They extend gratitude to all who helped and wish a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
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the Relief Association
Methodist Church
Santa Claus
Baptist Church
Walker, Truckey
Clarey & Kelley
Kent, Organ
Hammond
H. Hynds
J. Heins
Union Merchantile Co
Johnson & Co
Jenkins
Cheyenne Union Pacific Shops To Open In Stages
The Cheyenne Union Pacific shops are near completion with about 400 workers once the new buildings are ready. Machinery installation will push employment above 800 by March and further expansion will add many more in autumn. The plant aims to become the nation's largest with a payroll around 3,500 to 4,000 workers.
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Union Pacific
Cheyenne
New Repair Shop Under Rapid Construction
Reporter observes bustling activity at a newly begun car repair shop. The foundation is laid and brickwork pushed forward with the south wall rising six feet with window frames in place. About forty men, mostly bricklayers and some carpenters, work in the pleasant weather as prospects for completion look bright.
Rawlins Republican Debuts as Eight Page Territorial Daily
The Rawlins Republican launches in Rawlins under editor H B Fets as an eight page weekly advocating immediate statehood and territorial industrial growth. It favors high license to curb liquor, features strong local content, and presents a creditable typographic appearance. Legal blanks are sold at the office.
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Rawlins
H. B. Fets
Morgan Soda Lakes to Ship Soda from Sweetwater Region
G F Morgan of Cheyenne advertises for hide for excavating and hauling 100 tons of soda from Morgan’s Soda Lake near Durbin’s ranch on the Sweetwater to Casper by wagon. He sees a market in its native state and notes the Elkhorn extension road could settle transport costs. Freighters are offered a wagon haul opportunity amid pending railroad progress.
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Morgan Soda Lakes
G. F. Morgan
Cheyenne
Morgan
Soul Lake
Durbin
Casper
Bessemer Yournal
Tie Sun
Mormon Tithing Scrip Described in St Louis Ledger
A St Louis Globe Democrat article details Mormon tithing scrip used at the general tithing storehouse in Salt Lake City. The notes resemble bank bills with bee hive insignia, are color coded, and circulate through charity payments and temple work salaries, facilitating trade in merchandise and produce.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
General Tithing
Salt Lake City
Utah
New Temple
Why Hoe Went to the Funeral in a Western Town
A quarrel between Mr. Fogarty and neighbor Mr. Jones is softened by funeral sympathy but ends in ridicule. Jones attends Fogarty's brother's burial to verify death, only to be rebuked as he admits his real motive. The row resumes as the war between them grows fiercer.
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Western Addition
San Francisco Chronicle
Mr. Fogarty
Fogarty
Mr. Jones
Bowery Coin Trick Ends In Laughing Crowd
A Brooklyn Star piece recalls a Bowery scene near Grand Street where a young man sought 6 cents change after a 10 cent dime purchase of roasted peanuts. An Italian vendor withheld the change amid a language mix up while onlookers laughed as the couple departed. A final line mentions a coffin inscription without clear context.
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Bowery
Grand Street
New York Star
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