Death of Henry W. Grady Sparks North South Mourning
Atlanta reports Henry W. Grady died of pneumonia at 3:40 AM. Messages of condolence pour in from remote leaders including ex president Cleveland governor Hill and Samuel J Randall. Boston figures praise Grady as brilliant patriotic and a unifier while North and South grieve his loss.
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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 arrangements for local figure in Atlanta
The body will rest in state at First Methodist church from 2 PM Christmas day before funeral services. A memorial service is set for Thursday at the new capitol with participation from all people, the military, and societies he belonged to. Courts adjourned and many city buildings are draped in mourning.
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Atlanta
First Methodist Church
New Capitol
Slave wage case decided in Cooper county probate court
In Cooper county a probate court ruled for the enslaved woman who had lived on Joseph Hickham’s farm since the war began. She sought 1400 dollars at five dollars a month for twenty-five years. The court awarded one-half the claimed amount.
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Kansas City
Cooper County
Joseph Hickham
Booneville
Hickhaim
Pelican club condemns Smith fight disruptors and honors Slayes
At the Pelican club meeting in Loxpon on December 24 a letter was prepared to Slavin the Australian jugilist praising his courage in the Smith bout. The club named Slayes England champion and agreed to award belt and purse. Fleming Smith's umpire was suspended awaiting explanation and claimed he did not know the fighters causing the trouble though they were likely hired by Smith to sabotage a victory.
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Loxpon
Pelican Club
Slavin
Smith
Slayes
England
Fleming
Foughs
Editor West Convicted in Chicago Trial
James J. West former Chicago Times editor was found guilty in Judge Kinnell's court of overselling Times stock by 7,250 shares, valued at over 125000 dollars. The punishment includes five years in state prison and a 1000 dollar fine. The verdict came after only two ballots, with little emotion from West.
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Chcago
States
Knight
Kinnell
James J. West
Chicago Times
West
T Imes
Prisoners from Fort Bend County Arrive in Galveston under Marshal Escort
Fifty prisoners escorted by U S Marshal Dickenson and deputies reach Galveston from Fort Bend county. The group, along with twenty three Fort Bend citizens, faces federal indictments for civil service act violations and ousting residents. Twenty six additional defendants are indicted for murder.
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Galveston
Fort Bend County
United States
Dickenson
Besklee
Miners Buried Alive in Utica Mine Disaster
Report from Angeles says sixteen miners were buried after a collapse at the Utica mine Sunday. Rescue teams found two bodies but cannot reach the rest. authorities fear recovery may take weeks and that all sixteen were killed by fallen rock.
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SAN Answers
Cala
Decty
Utica
Angeles
Starving Family of Eight Found Near Moyer
A mother with six children and a father were found in a starving condition near Moyer and brought to the county home. Ill from fever and isolated, the family could not obtain aid and observers offered little help. The distressing sight drew sympathy but few resources. authorities fear the family may not recover.
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Comenusvitza
Moyer
Santa Claus Visits City Churches and Mission Schools
The Sun reports Santa Claus toured St. Mark’s Episcopal, Congregational, Presbyterian, Baptist, and Methodist churches and the Taylor’s block mission school last evening. Crowds welcomed him with Christmas trees, gifts, candy, and music as children and families enjoyed the festive program and remarks from P. Hamma.
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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
A bulletin from many cities reports brief items: Oregon attorney general gets the son of L. L. McArthur. Wisconsin Central and Northern Pacific deny plans to consolidate. Italian anarchists in Lugano advocate monarchy overthrow inspired by Brazil. Madame Bonnemain inherits 1 000 000 for Boulanger rally. J F Preble Co. tank book makers assignment completed. Spurgeon’s throat ailment worsens described as gout. Commercial Telegraph Co. sold for 155000. C C Washburn Flouring mills sale denied. Ford kills wife and injures others before self- inflicted wounds in L Ange Gardien. Brazilian disorder reports from Montevideo. influenza spreads in Brussels schools and offices. health official heads to Eureka for Russian diphtheria outbreak with 30 deaths.
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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 Ends With Suspected Murder
In Wikesware near Plymouth a brutal four round prize fight left James Burns unable to respond after the final bell. Burns was taken to a farmhouse where a physician found internal stomach injuries. Lockjaw has developed since, and authorities fear a murder may follow. James Farrell was the other combatant.
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Wikesware
Plymouth
James Burns
James Farrell
Burns
Influenza Fatalities Rise After Kalkeburg Outbreak
In Winnna on December 24 influenza cases lead to pneumonia and several deaths. The disease began at the Jesuit school in Kalkeburg where 68 pupils were affected, with hospital patients experiencing complications from lung inflammation.
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Winnna
Kalkeburg
State official cites corn burning to fuel transport blockade
Dec. 24. Toruka Ras reports a state official returning from Northwest Kansas says thousands of bushels of corn are burned for fuel. In some counties corn market price falls below 15 cents while coal costs 25 to 30 cents. The crop is immense and corn fuel is causing a transportation blockage.
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Toruka
Ras
Kansas
The Fast Mail Train Surges in Popularity
The Union Pacific fast mail service has drawn growing passenger demand. Initially two sleeping cars were thought enough, but the service expanded by adding a third Pullman as crowds increased. Last night sixty six through passengers traveled from Omaha, while crews cap the extra car to protect schedules.
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Union Pacific
Omaha
Omaha Hee
Mrs McGregor improves after critical illness
Mrs McGregor and Mrs A Gi McGregor were reported to have near death yesterday noon but by late evening doctors showed strong hopes for recovery. She regained consciousness and her general condition showed signs of improvement with relief from distressing symptoms.
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Mra A. Gi. McGregor
Christmas Eve Dinner for M. P. Keefe & Co. Guests
Last night L. F. Wells business manager hosted an elegant Christmas Eve dinner at Keefe hall annex for the ar club and bachelor friends. After dessert C. S. Potter presented Wells with a gold headed ebony cane, prompting grateful remarks before a evening of social merriment.
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L. F. Wells
M. P Keefe & Co
Keefe Hall
A1 Club
Mr. Wells
C. S. Potter
Wells
Cheyenne Streets Swarmed With Christmas Parcel Rush
Shoppers of Cheyenne, including men women and children, hurried through crowded streets with bundles. Wagons and delivery vehicles strained under the load as post office clerks logged valuable packages for abroad shipment.
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Cheyenne
Legislative Sketches of Hon. A H Reel from Cheyenne
A H Reel born in Jacksonville Illinois rose through mining freighting and politics to become Cheyenne’s mayor in 1884 and territorial council member in 1880 and 1888. A Democratic favoring immediate statehood he supports reforms in the new constitution as a basis for future legislation.
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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
Lusk Welcomes First Regular Train on Fremont Line
The first regular passenger train on the Wyoming division passed through Lusk at 11 30 today. The event pleased residents though they mourned the departure of agent C W Cook who will be stationed in Douglas. The Lusk Silver Corner band played at the depot to honor the arrival and English northbound and southbound times were listed. Trade is strong, crops will be sown, stock looks well, and saloon branches are expanding to Crawford Neb with no closures here.
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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 Coxed by Rumors
The Denver Mews reports that General Manager Robert Law's Montana Union administration failed to satisfy leadership, with Law, the roadmaster, and the timekeeper allegedly dismissed. Circulating sensational rumors claim controversial contracts and a disputed pay role during his tenure.
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Denver Mews
Robert Law
Montana Union
Rattlesnake Water Co Plans Dana and Hanna Supply
The Rattlesnake Water Company has organized and filed articles of incorporation and begins operations. Surveys are under way in the Rattlesnake mountains for a reservoir and pipeline to supply Dana and Hanna mining camps. Lt le proposed to.
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Dana and
Hanna
Rattlesnake Water Company
Rock Springs
Rattlesnake Mountains
Dam Across Mountain Stream Creates Reservoir Over Mines
A plan proposes building a dam on a mountain stream to form a natural reservoir about 200 feet above the mines. The project spans roughly twenty miles of rugged terrain, requiring pipe lowering by ropes along steep slopes in one section.
Viaduct plans discussed with Union Pacific officials
Mayor Riner and City Attorney Potter, with Governor Warren, visited Omaha to confer with Union Pacific on viaduct approaches and construction materials. Vice President Helcomb and engineer Bogue discussed options. iron is preferred but costly. City funds are unavailable, road to pay over $45,000. final decision pending a road engineering report.
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Riner
Potter
Omaha
Union Pacific
Warren
Helcomb
Bogue
Holcomb
Christmas Thanks From Relief Association Honor Local Donors
The ladies of the relief association express gratitude for Christmas greetings and donations from private contributors and Sabbath schools. Businessmen and firms including Walker, Truckey, Clarey & Kelley, Kent, Organ, Hammond, H Hynds, J Heins, Union Mercantile Co, Johnson & Co, and Jenkins supported the effort, with special thanks to the press.
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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
Union Pacific Cheyenne Shops to Open in Weeks
The Cheyenne Union Pacific shops are near completion and will likely open in about three weeks, employing about 400 workers. Machinery installation extends into March, boosting employment to over 400 and possibly 800, with additional buildings rising in autumn. Eventually the Cheyenne shops will be the largest in the country with a payroll of 3,500 to 4,000 workers.
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Union Pacific
Cheyenne
New Repair Shop Sees Busy Construction Progress
Yesterday observers noted strong activity at the new car repair shop with the foundation laid and brickwork advancing. About forty workers, mainly bricklayers with a few carpenters, labored in favorable weather as the south wall rose six feet and window frames began set, signaling excellent prospects.
Rawlins Republican Debuts As Eight Page Weekly
A new paper issued at Rawlins by H. B. Fets as editor and publisher adopts a straight republican line. It advocates immediate statehood and regional industrial growth and favors high license to curb liquor traffic. The issue features local content and solid typography. Legal blanks are offered for sale at the office.
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Rawlins
H. B. Fets
Morgan Soda Lakes Advertises Soda Deposit Haul
G F Morgan of Cheyenne seeks hide for 100 tons of soda from Morgan’s soda lake near Durbin’s ranch on the Sweetwater. It will be hauled to Casper on the old Mormon trail by wagons until rail access via the Elkhorn extension is built. Freighters offered a chance at wagon transport profits.
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Morgan Soda Lakes
G. F. Morgan
Cheyenne
Morgan
Soul Lake
Durbin
Casper
Bessemer Yournal
Tie Sun
Mormon Tithing Scrip in St Louis Globe Democrat details
A St Louis Globe Democrat report describes Mormon tithing scrip observed at a tithing house. A tall young man handles the notes behind a railing while large safes and a brown paper marked currency circulate. The notes resemble bank bills and bear Mormon bee hive marks and temple imagery.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
General Tithing
Salt Lake City
Utah
New Temple
Hoe Went to the Funeral
A quarrelling Irish neighbor, Mr Fogarty, confronts Mr Jones after Jones attends Fogarty’s brother’s funeral to show sympathy. Jones reveals he went to confirm the brother was dead, ending their Christian demeanor. The feud between them flares anew as tensions rise. The war is fiercer than ever.
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Western Addition
San Francisco Chronicle
Mr. Fogarty
Fogarty
Mr. Jones
Comedy on the Bowery Ends With Lost Change
A Bowery street scene near Grand Street draws a crowd as a young man tries to force 6 cents change from an Italian peanut vendor after paying with a dime. The vendor refuses, the crowd laughs, and the man struggles with English while his sweetheart leads him away. The scene ends with the vendor keeping the dime.
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Bowery
Grand Street
New York Star
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