Death of President Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis
President Benjamin Harrison died at his Indianapolis home at 4 30 PM after a prolonged illness. The scene at the bedside included Mrs. Harrison and their young daughter, with Dr. Jameson and Dr. Haines assisting as the final moments approached and a solemn prayer followed.
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General Harrison Dies After Prolonged Pneumonia Fight
The report details General Harrison's death after a cold developed into pneumonia. It notes a prolonged night vigil, careful medical updates, and the strong public response across Indiana and the nation. It mentions oxygen therapy and compares it to Rudyard Kipling's pneumonia treatment. The piece places Harrison among Ludington statesmen and notes tributes from the State Senate and legislators.
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Fragmented biographical timeline of Indiana figures
A garbled chronology covers births and careers from 1812 to 1901. It lists North Bend Ohio birth, law practice beginning in 1852, marriage to Carrie Beatt, election as Supreme Court reporter for Indiana, colonel and brigadier general service, gubernatorial nomination, presidential speculation, U S Senate election, a first marriage death, second marriage to Mary Dimmick, membership on an international arbitration board, and death aged 7 years.
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President McKinley Proclaims Day of Mourning for Harrison
Nation mourns former president Benjamin Harrison as President McKinley issues a proclamation calling a thirty day period of mourning. Flags fly at half mast on public buildings army posts ships and government offices worldwide. W J Bryan and Cleveland honor Harrison highlighting his public service and character.
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GROVER CLEVELAND AND HARRISON UTTERANCES
Interesting collection notes Gen Harrison quotes on patriotism and policy. The piece lists views on journalism wealth and law practice, estimating Harrison estate around $230000 to $300000 with most value in Indian acquisitions and legal fame. A closing remark hints at violence from a mad March bite incident.
Sketch of Benjamin Harrison’s Distinguished Career
A compact biography tracing Benjamin Harrison’s rise from humble legal beginnings in Cincinnati to a prominent Indiana lawyer soldier and statesman. It covers his Civil War service as colonel of the Seventh Indiana, later political roles as U S senator and president, and notes on his postwar legal work and international disputes.
Market optimism grips railroads and industry amid rising demand
The market tone remains bullish across railroads and large industrials as earnings improve and foreign demand strengthens. Despite price gains, traders view the spring as well supported. grain and provisions trade tighten with subdued speculative interest, while futures show modest shifts and a late week rally in provisions.
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Rural free delivery tested by severe winter
Difficulties of rural free delivery are highlighted as snowdrifts and blizzards impede routes. Despite extreme cold and drifting, carriers remain on schedule, with Bowling Green, C. serving as a headquarters example of perseverance during the harsh winter season.
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Eighteen Creeks in custody for treason at Muskogee
Chitte Mario known as Crazy Snake leads seventeen minor Creek leaders jailed in Muskogee Indian Territory awaiting treason trials. Troops and U S marshals brought them from Henrietta. some attorneys accused of misleading the Indians may face prosecution. Notes also mention oil in New Mexico and health dogma on cats. civil war documents published. audits reveal a City Comptroller-Treasurer discrepancy. Australian ladies touted as horsewomen for a royal tour.
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Britain Rejects Senate Amends to Canal Treaty
Lord Pauncefote delivered Britain’s reply to Secretary Hay denying acceptance of the Senate amendments to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. The note cites no counterproposal and states Britain will not open negotiations further, leaving the United States to take the initiative if it seeks a canal project across the isthmus.
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Foible hopes and fading wars in late 19th century news
Reports from South Africa discuss General Botha and the Boers, noting Botha's youth and leadership, Colenso and Spion Kop battles, then shift to Italy's debt and Zanardelli’s tax cuts, Philippine pacification under Taft, Spooner law friction in Manila, and Russia denying a Minchuria treaty while planning troop withdrawals. A stray note ends with Mary Kinsky attending a ball against medical advice.
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Senate Expenditures and Wealth in Washington Doings
A published summary of the Senate last report notes a Washington drug firm received 1700 dollars for medicines and toilet articles for Senators, paid from Uncle Sam. The piece details salaries, shop costs, and a vast budget, with Treasury cash wagons, guards, and multiple millionaire Senators cited.
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Judged by appearances in fashionable Morningside Heights
New York woman recounts a lesson learned about judging people by outward appearances after a confrontation with the apartment house owner over removing a gas fixture. She offered tips to workers, the owner intervened, and she realized how wrongly she had assessed him, noting he is worth nearly a million dollars according to her husband.
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The Late Ex King Milan of Serbia
A clipped obituary notes ex king Milan of Serbia died in Vienna after a tumultuous reign. Described as Europe’s notable rake with dubious noble lineage, he was a grand-nephew of Milosh Obrenovic, a popular 19th century leader.
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Prince of Servians and pig dealer's rise to throne
A fragmentary recount covers Milosh Karageorgevitch, born 1854, who became Servia's ruler after assassinating his predecessor and allied actions with Montenegro. It notes regency ends in 1872, European intervention, and a harsh view of Milosh's character alongside a digression on chance and global topics from 1890s periodicals.
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