Funeral of Emperor Frederick Described in Potsdam Cablegram
A Potsdam cablegram to the New York Sun details the Emperor Frederick funeral in Berlin. Crowds lined the route, laurel perfumed the air, and soldiers in white uniforms led the procession toward the Church of Peace where the imperial regalia and catafalque were presented. The cortege included officers, ministers, ambassadors, royals, and physicians, with the choir, benediction, and royal salute marking the solemn ceremony.
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Potsdam
New York Sun
Frederick
Keiser
Abe
Friedrichakron Palace
Bindenburg Gate
Church of Peace
Garde
Morell Blackenzig
Scholz
Count Herbert Bismarck
von Gossler
von Boetticher
von Friedberg
Catafalque
Hussars
Sedar
Worms Blimenthal
Brie
William
Saxony
Henri
Prussia
Prince of Wales
Ins Jast Vislt
Grand Duke of
Hesy
Leopold of
Bavaria
Koogel
Ahu
The Young William II of Prussia Crowned Emperor
A detailed chronicle of Frederick William Victor Albert born in Berlin, the heir and future Kaiser William II. It covers his early injury, education at Kassel and Bonn, rise in the army, marriage to Augusta Victoria, and his role as regent, with quotes on his military stance and the proclamation he issued to the German people during his accession.
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Frederick William Nicolay Charles
Prussia
Germany
William
Potsdam
France
Nobeling
Victoria Adelaine
Princess Royal
Great Britain
Frederick Hiram Victor Albert
Prince William Victoria Elizabeth Auguste Charlotte
Albert William Henry
Frederica Amelia Wilhelmina Victoria
Joachim Frederick Erbest Waldemar
Sopha Dorothy Ulrica Alice
Aiarzarof Bostrix
Dora
Frederick I
Frederick William Victor Albert
Thern Kaiser
Berlin
Kassel
Bonn
Hussar Guards
Bradenburger Regiment
Wiliam
Helr
William V
Charlottenburg
Olliam 13
Herlin
Augusta Victoria Amelia Louise Maria Constance
Duke Frederick
Schleswig
Holstein—Sonderburg
Augustenburg
Royal Castle
Whitehall
Dolvig
Prince William
Frederick
Adalbert
August
Frederick William
Ttis
William II
Hin
Fatal Nova Scotia forest fire devastates East Rawdon village
A deadly forest fire swept through East Rawdon Nova Scotia destroying the gold mining village. Two hundred people left homeless and four lives lost amid fierce southwest winds. Mothers and children perished as flames consumed cottages while neighbors helped others escape. Fire has caused enormous damage across Newfoundland and Goulds Valley is left stripped.
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East Rawdon
Nova Scotia
John Driscoll
Park
Bit
Amaralwl
Haltsu
New Foundland
Ake
Goulds Valley
Ancient and Modern Tragedies and World News Bits
Reports from Eastern and Middle States detail a spectator killed at Forepaughs Circus in Massachusetts after an usher’s minor infraction. Monuments at Gettysburg mark fallen Brigade members. Horse race results name Elkwood winning the Suburban Handicap with Terra Cotta and Irenz second. A string of domestic and public crimes, deaths, and political moves fill the summary.
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Eastern
Middle States
Hanny Boatiwick
Springfold
Mass
Fock
Gettysburg
Bshaler
Dracos
Isaac Bronson
Bristol
Conn
Elkwood
Lrenz
N. Prescott
Pot
Anthorese
Newburyport
Mins
Harriet Prescott Spofford
Hackensack
W.V
Jay Gout ‘Tas
New York
Genyan
Springfield
Brass
Prominent People and Odd Details From a Portrait List
A disjointed account lists BeLya Ann Loctwoon and several figures including Ronent Lewis Strveen, Dov Pepno, George Sturge, Beronn Parnell, Queen Victoria’s era figures, and others. It mentions the Emperor William, Vassar College founder Jonin Gry, and a range of travel and political notes with sketches of frontier life and royal instructor plans. The prose is irregular, with scattered names, roles, and curiosities, lacking a single cohesive narrative.
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BeLya Ann
Bisstanck Fn
Germany
Ronent Lewis Strveneon
Dov Pepno
Brazil
George Sturge
England
Chara
Beronn Parnell
William
Clark Runell
Jonin Gry Vassar
Vassar College
Micuam
Lennon BomeLy
Aimaly
Tadiin
Conghi
Maan Li
Musqurdinsetta
Howano Britto
Prince of Wales
Haulangern
Laman
Convention of the National Republican Party Opens in Chicago
The Republican National Convention opened in Chicago at the Exposition Building with portraits of leaders and a grand display. Speakers including Thunston and Frederick Douglass addressed the crowd, praising Blaine and urging party unity amid debates on seating delegates and the temporary organization.
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The
National Republican Party
Jonn Sherman
OILIO
Chicago
Trask Biscock
New York
House
Ife
Patric
Republican Party
Tener
Wase
Frederick Douglass
Mormon Colony Sells Land in Northwestern Chinnthua Mexico
Mormon Church-backed buyers Andrew J. Bktewart and George M. Brown of Salto City purchase 60 acres from Chinanua hacienda owners to form an experimental colony. The settlement, begun years ago, shows strong farming, schools, and neighborly ties, with polygamy reportedly abandoned and members living as model citizens while more converts arrive from Arizona settlements.
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Chinanua
Bolon Humphreys
J.ak Crosby
Great Corralites
Chinnthua
Mexico
Andrew J. Bktewart
George M. Brown
Salto City
Atul
Menta
Destructive fires and disasters across several states
The notice catalogs major blazes in Dubois Pennsylvania and Danbury Connecticut, with hundreds of homes and acres burned and losses exceeding $1,000,000 and $125,000 respectively. It mentions drownings in Michigan and fatalities from a kerosene fire in Sharon Vermont, plus other incidents including a capsizing on Lake Linden and a prison death in Joliet.
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Benyasin T. O. Houparp
Joliet
First National Bank of
Stung to Death by Bees in Connecticut Hermit’s Fall
Old Tim Williams a 76 year old hermit of Lebanon Connecticut lived alone on a small farm. He tended a garden chickens and bees. On his death day he climbed to an apple tree to reach his hive. Bees swarmed down stinging him hundreds of times and killed him. His body was found with bees still covering him.
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Connecticut
Tim Williams
Lebanon
Postal Expenses and Government Revenue Record 1887
Report from the Postoffice Department for the quarter ending December 30 1887 shows total receipts of 1d,03,0ed with expenditures 1791,781 a deficiency of 107,510. Stamp sales 4 revenue from money orders 255.57. Rail transportation payments 189. The quarter had record receipts, and the smallest deficiency since postage rate cuts in 1393. Carryonsia vineyardists fear vine decay root rot appears aiding destruction. Italian Deputies pass Penal Code harmonizing laws after 28 years.
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Postoffice Department
Well Known New Haven Gentleman Recovers From Kidney Disease
Recap of a local New Haven man’s personal experience with kidney disease and recovery. Mr Coleman, after months of painful symptoms and a failed course with a physician, credits Warner’s Safe Cure with restoring his health. He reports dramatic improvement in urine, strength, and overall well being after several weeks and bottles of the tonic, and urges others in similar plights to consider the remedy.
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New Haven
New Harm
Poubteys
Coleman
Phician
Warner
Warnor
Lgive
Lee
Humanity
Gregory Bt
Joan Corrwax
Colemon
Shoe Peg Industry Details in New England and U S
The article explains shoe pegs are made from birch and maple with sapwood used and heartwood discarded. A New Hampshire firm produces 10 000 bushels, using second growth birch as a fast growing timber. Wood is cut green, seasoned during manufacture, and a peg passes through eighteen hands with labor making 75 percent of cost. There are ten factories in the United States employing about 800, with capital of 175 000. Imports from England have shifted to exports to Europe. Prices range from 35 cents to 95 cents per bushel. The piece ends with a quip on inventing a burglar alarm umbrella.
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Soda Shoe
New York Afart and Express
New Hampshire
England
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