Funeral of Mrs Tracy and Her Daughter at White House
In Washington on Feb 6 a solemn funeral in the East Room honored Mrs Tracy and her daughter, wife and daughter of Secretary Tracy. Prominent officials, diplomats, and military officers attended as 580 guests filled the seating. The service featured hymns, prayers, and a St. John’s choir before the procession to Rock Creek Cemetery.
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Executive Mansion
White House
Lincoln
Secretary of the Navy
Washington
Theiplomatic Corps
Army
Navy
Tracy
Windom
Noble
Rusk
Prostor
Miller
Wanamaker
Porter
Rogers
Schofield
Ss.p. Stranhan
Brooklyn
Miss Tracy
Igad
Vracy
Frank
J. S. Catlin
Mero A. BK. Catlin
Robert Graves
Sturrison
McKee
Maine
Scott
Jr. Raymond
Mason
Hilford
Ebkoir
St. John’s Episcopal Church
William H. Daniel
George William, Doughs
St. John’s Protestant Episcopal Church
George Elliott
Pogndry Methodist Episcopal Church
Douglas
Jesus
Mr. Elliott
Christ
Len
Frank Tracy
Rock Creek Cemetery
Frank Jacy
China
Dollar for a life verdict shocks Chicano court chasm
A jury awarded John Hogan one dollar damages in a suit against the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad for the death of his wife struck by a locomotive at the tracks on January 25, 1883. Judge Anthony warned the verdict would be set aside, calling the amount absurd and noting possible shared fault between company and victim.
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Anthony
John Hogan
Chicago, Uurlington & Quincy Railroad
Murderous Postmaster Kills Man in Newbery District
Feb. 6 reports say Robert Moorman, recently confirmed postmaster at Newbery, shot and killed Lee Schultz, a Virginia railroad contractor, at Fish Dam 8. The duel challenge years earlier and Moorman's surrender mark the end of the incident. Also noted are state political results from New York Albany Illinois and Wisconsin university board appointments.
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Senate
CoLivupra
Robert Moorman
United States Senate
Newbery
D. C
Lee Schultz
Virginia
Fish Dam
Schultz
Moorman
Mor‘day
Regents
Wisconsin State University
Madison
Wis
Hoard
State University Board of Regenta
George Raymer
George Koeppen
Milwaukee
Hiran Smith
Sheboygan Falls
W. P. Bartlett
Disaster on Yangtse Kiang Near Nanking Drowns Over 100
Details from the China steamer recount a waterspout near Nanking on the Yangtse Kiang that created two black cloud fronts, burst with artillery-like noise, swamping junks and sampans. More than 100 people drowned, fifty saved, as towns along the river faced the catastrophe.
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San Francisco
Nanking
China
Tsit-Lichow
Jurists at Dinner Honor Supreme Court and Bar
The Supreme Court dined at the Lenox on Tuesday night with about 20 guests in attendance. Notables included ex President Grover Cleveland, Matthew Hale of Albany, and Chauncey M Depew among others. Toasts honored The President The Supreme Court The Judiciary of the States The Bar and Our Clients.
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New York
Supreme Court
Lenox Lauueum
Cleveland
Matthew Hale
Albany
New York State Bar Association
William J. Arnoux
Channecey M. Depew
William
Justice Harlan
Senator Evarts
Paxson
Walter AB. Hill
Joseph I. Choate
Choate
Wayne MacVeagh
Seth Low
Chauncey M. Depew
National Guard Strength Report and Various Notices
The Adjutant General's report shows 7 697 commissioned officers 91 373 enlisted men and 7 208 498 availables nationwide with New York leading at 743 officers 13 473 men and 640 000 availables. Antwerp reports 170 000 worth of specie bonds stolen from the purser on La Plata from Buenos Aires. John F. Reyburn named for Kelley vacancy in Fourth District. Ireland's Provincial Bank notes improving industrial deposits profits and investments. Cronin case defendant Graham reportedly went to Mexico under bond status.
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Wasninoros
Kelton
States
Territories
District of Columbia
United States
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Antwerp
la Plata
Buenos Ayres
Ireland
Duniix
Bank of Ireland
Curiaco
John F. Graham
Cronin
Mexico
U. S. Trade
Graham
Graham Isauder
Fire at Belle Plaine destroys Phoenix Opera House
Fire at Belle Plaine yesterday morning burned the Phoenix Opera House. The blaze caused extensive damage to the theatre building and its contents, with local authorities beginning an investigation into the cause. No injuries reported.
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Belle Flaine
Mariallawn
Belle Plaine
Phoenix Opera-House
Pripsbranan
Pal Peb. G
Minnie Coleman
Inquiry Sought Into Times Pigott Conspiracy
In Dusury on Feb 6 The Freeman's Journal reports Mr. Parnell will demand a parliamentary committee to investigate the Times-Pigott conspiracy. The story notes a fortune of 20 million and other financial figures, with scattered details about losses and deaths in Spain and Ireland.
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Parnell
Dusury
The
Freeman's Journal
Times-Pigott
Earthquake devastates homes in Nagano Japan January 7
A violent earthquake in Nagano Japan destroyed multiple houses on January 7. Other regional obituaries note Eli Jones a Quaker preacher dies at 83 in South China Maine. Thomas Warnock longtime railroad official dies in Cleveland. Boiler explosion injures five in Philadelphia.
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Nagano
Japan
Cc. E. McDougall
Petersburg
Jacksonville
Hinchee
Eli Jones
South China
Thomas Warnock
New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad Company
Cleveland
Hdisen Electric Light
Philadelphia
Warren County
Craig Hanna
Monmouth
St. Louis
National Kinseed-oil Trust
Samuel Suever
Pratt County
Monticello
Tle
New York Locomotive Works
Rome
N. Y
East St. Louis
Merchants’ Bridge
Yeller George A. Denniston
Orange County National Bank
Joshen
A. J. Ewart & Co
Topeka
Kan
Montana Senate Deadlock Breaks as Quorum Questioned
The Montana Senate ended a deadlock yesterday when a motion to consider Republican bills was supported by two Democrats asking for ayes and nays. Lieutenant Governor Richards ruled a quorum existed and the motion carried, despite Democrats not voting.
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Herexa
Mont
Montana
Senate
Republican House
Richards
Reeking Aid for Dakota Farmers
Governor Mellette of South Dakota appealed to the Chicago Board of Trade for subscriptions totaling 10000 to help destitute farmers buy seed grain and animal feed. A three member committee was appointed to handle the governor’s request.
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Chicago
Mellette
South Dakota
Chicago Board of Trade
Still Fighting as House Debates Rules and Breckinridge Seat
The House paused activity amid a quiet session to honor Mrs Tracy and her family as members attended the funeral. Debate centered on House rules, adjournment tactics, and a plan to unseat Breckinridge in Arkansas Second District. Senate consider bills on grain speculation and a ship canal survey.
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HOUSE
Committee On Rules
MR. Breckenridge
Second Congressional District
Arkansas
Clifton R. Breckinridge
John M. Clayton
Clayton
Beoeckinridge
Congress
House Committee On Elections
Washington
Senate
McMillan
Mich
Michigan
Lake Michigan
Lake Auoerisr
Governor Campbell Denies Ballot-Box Links at Hearing
Gov Campbell of Ohio testifies before the ballot-box forgery committee, denying any personal connection to the scandal. He says he uncovered Wood as the forger and hints Moraker funded the culprit to flee town. He cites a Foraker speech to illustrate hostile reactions to denials and rejects a million-dollar deal behind his ballot-box bill.
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Wllot-Bos
Wasmnetroxn
Campbell
Ohio
Witsh
Wood
Moraker
Foraker
Marietta
Hamilton
J. G. Wood
Halstead
Covernor Campbell
Secundset
T. C
Mrr Campbell
Chicago Market Ledger Amid Sparse Details and Mixed Prices
Chicago market notes mixed signals with weak liberty supply and buyer-favored prices. Report covers grains meats dairy and provisions with bids for steers hogs and cattle, plus shipping demand and western goods.
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Yang-tse- Kiang
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