General Lucius Fairchild dies after long illness in Wisconsin
General Lucius Fairchild aged influential ex-commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic died at 6 40 p m Saturday night in his Wisconsin city residence after weeks of illness including influenza and kidney trouble His death brings sorrow to his many war comrades and friends who recall his generous nature and long life of public service Born in 1831 in Kent Ohio Fairchild journeyed through California mining before settling in Wisconsin He rose to political prominence and later served as a military leader remembered for his colorful career and enduring friendships
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General Fairchild's Civil War Rise to Wisconsin Leader
The article recounts General Fairchild's early career as a lawyer and clerk, his Civil War service as captain and brigadier general, his injuries at Gettysburg, and his postwar roles as Wisconsin secretary of state, governor, and promoter of state charities. It notes his consul appointments in Liverpool and Paris and hints at his burial details.
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Senate Rejects Revenue Measures in May 25 Session
In Washington the senate spent the day on the filled cheese bill and Allen’s speech on the Butler bond bill. Revenue amendments failed, including a 5 percent tax on large iron, steel, copper and textile outputs. Allen’s tax on beer and Gray’s import duty on tea were defeated. The house and senate accepted river and harbor and other items while Indian school cuts passed 154 to 22. Howard of Alabama urged impeachment against President Cleveland, but the measure failed nearly unanimously.
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Time limits set for convention tickets outlined in memo
St Louis May 25 The convention transportation committee denies reports that the Republican convention time limit is five days. Tickets for both parties run eleven days June 12 to 23 with specific sale dates by Southwestern and Central committees. Colorado points sales June 12 13 14 final June 23. Identical limits for Republican and Democratic conventions. nine days for the Joint Traffic Association.
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Gasoline Stoves Ignite Fatal Chicago Fire Toll
Chicago on Townsend street reports four dead and two injured when a gasoline stove reservoir exploded spreading flames through the home. Victims include Otto Malm, 32, Sima Mahn, 8, Hilya Malm, 6, Otto Malm Jr., 3, with Mrs. Ella Malm severely burned. A 8-year-old, Ein Malm, likely to die, as the mother woke to light breakfast.
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How the Rebels Planned and Fought in Cuba
A detailed account describes the rebel movement in Cuba with claims of foreign sympathy, propaganda, and rising autonomy. It notes Cuban and international agents, the February 1893 revolt for Cuba Libre, and Spanish missteps leading to Campos deployment. Rebels forage, tax estates, and arm 50,000 fighters, half white, half black, using sharpshooters and machetes in coordinated ambush tactics.
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Spain policy a makeshift in Cuba war remarks
The Spaniards pursue a makeshift policy while rebels push through western central Cuba. Civilians suffer with famine risk, milk scarce, bread from the U S. Maceo remains in Pinar del Rio with an armed following. Women join rebels as rural towns fall and families flee.
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Suspect Herrmann Sought in Missing Items Case
A sworn complaint traces a man named Herrmann, about 45, 5 feet 8, 180 pounds, sandy hair and mustache, gold spectacles, linked to a letter from Kansas City and a pawn ticket alleged to be for a gold ring and gold watch owned by Miss Samuel son. He is well known in Kansas City and Minneapolis and is headed toward Toon Amae in Ban.
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Churches split task and reform debated at meetings
In Cleveland and Saratoga the Methodist and Presbyterian assemblies focused on church governance and worship reform. The Methodist conference elected editors, voted to retire missionary Bishop Taylor, and set final adjournment for next Thursday. The Presbyterian assembly debated forms of worship and uniformity plans. Kansas City proceedings backed anti tobacco war stance amid wartime sentiment.
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Prohibition Debate Flares Over Free Silver at Convention
Pittsburg May 25 Free silver at 16 to 1 dominates Prohibitionist plans for the national convention to open here Wednesday. Ex Governor St John leads the free silver faction while Samuel Dickey of Albion Mich heads the gold standard opposition. Dickey predicts three factions within the party, ranging from prohibition only to broad platform demands including woman suffrage and public ownership.
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