Death of General Benjamin F. Butler at 74 in Washington
General Benjamin F. Butler dies at 1 20 AM from heart failure induced by pneumonia. The Washington death shocks reporters as details of his long career in law and politics surface, including service in Massachusetts militia, command in New Orleans, and multiple gubernatorial bids. His body will be taken to Lowell, Massachusetts, with funeral plans adjusted for Grand Army posts' requests.
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Benjamin F. Butler
Washington
Janes G. Blaine
Valet
West
Lanier Dunn
Butler
Benjamin Franklin Butler
Deerfield
N. H
John Butler
Jackson
New Orleans
Maine
Massachusetts
Charleston
Jefferson Davis
Lincoln
Virginia
Lowell
Mass
Wasuixeroy
Grand Army Poste
Lowel
Congress
Ofa
Johnson
Republicans of
Greenback Party
Apostolic delegation confirmed in United States
Cable from Rome confirms the apostolic delegation is permanently established in the United States with Mgr Satolli as the first delegate. The message, signed and dated January 14, and corroborated by inquiries at the Catholic university, underscores the authenticity of the appointment.
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Rome
United States
Propaganda
Catholic University
Mgr. Satolli
Akron Faces New Smallpox Cases Amid Epidemic Fear
Dr A A Kohle Akron health officer reports two new smallpox cases in a local foundry as state board oficiales react. Dr Probst heads to Akron while fears of a broader epidemic grow. Nearby Norwood Cincinnati also reports a probable outbreak.
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Colrmans
A. A. Kohle
Akron
State Board of Health
Probst
State Board At Health
Pendergast
Cincinnati
Norwood
Boid and Successful Raid on a Biggar Store
Three youths entered J. B. Henry’s cigar shop in Misyeavouis Minnesota shortly after 9 pm. A gunshot grazed Henry’s cheek, the bullet lodged in a wall. They fled with a gold watch and chain and about $50 from the cash drawer.
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Misyeavouis
Minn
J. B. Henry
Henry
Youngest United States Senator John E. Kenna Dies
Wasuixetos Jan 11 Senator John E Kenna of West Virginia died about 3 this morning from heart disease after years of suffering He was 45 and the youngest senator He fought for the Confederacy as a private in Missouri cavalry and later became a lawyer and congressman His body was taken to the capital in a snowstorm and laid in state in the marble room with family and Senate guard in attendance
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Wasuixetos
John E. Kenna
West Virginia
Senate
Mr. Kenna
Valcotine
Congress
John Edward Kenna
Kanawha County
Missouri
Second
Missouri Confederate Cavalry
Confederacy
Kanawha
Charleston
W. Va
Wasuixeros
Kenna
Charles B. Reade
Capitol Police
Outrage Fires Target Wealthy Jews in Southern Mississippi
In Jackson Mississippi on January 12 reports describe white cap violence against Jews in the region. I Hillock of Pike County reports 27 tenant houses burned, farm hands expelled, an armed guard at his home, and estimated damages around 50 000 with plans to move to New Orleans as Black labor is driven from plantations.
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Jackson, Miss
Mississippi
I. Hillock
Pike County
Hillock
Pope's Order Sets School Question Stance
Sr. Louis Jan 12 United Press reports Pope Leo XIII issued an order to end debate over whether U S archbishops and bishops should transfer their views on the school question to Mr Latelli. The action aims to unify positions within the Catholic hierarchy nationwide.
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Sr. Louis
Catholic Church of
United States
Mer
Latelli
United Press
Leo Sil
Turbulent Kansas House Stalemate Halts Business
In Torexs Kas January 12 arbitration talks fail to bridge a split between rival house organizations. Republicans claim sole legal authority and plan mandamus suits to access contest papers while populists refuse concessions. Senate and governor papers trigger executive session as fallout continues.
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Torexs
Kas
House
Supreme Court
Secretary of
Republican House
Senate
Economite Society Abandons Farming After Leadership Change
Pittsnare Pa January 12 report states that following Father Henricci s death the Economite society plans a major shift. Trustee Dass leads the move to drop farming cattle and horse breeding and discharge about 300 workers by early February. Brick yards saw mills and manufacturing will stay open with renewed vigor.
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Pittsnare
Henricci
Economite Society
Dass
Fourteen Year Old Hans Anderson Sentenced for Life
In Morty Wisconsin Judge Barden sentences Hans Anderson fourteen to life in state prison for murder of Wemner feldt. The boy showed no fear when told of punishment, only sorrow when his mother’s name was mentioned. Separate note reports Dr. McGlynn’s reception by Brooklyn ministers at Dr. Funk’s home in Brooklyn with many divine guests and letters of regret.
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Morty
Wis
Barden
Hans Anderson
Wemnerfeldt
States Prison
New York
County tax demand against Iron Tall receiver
The county treasury demanded 15000 back taxes from Receiver Failth of the Iron Tall. Cashier Davis swore in 1891 he had 50000 on hand while records show 550000. The receiver refused payment and the case will be pursued to enforce the demand. A grand jury will be informed and Davis faces perjury charges.
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Ixpianapolis
Failth
Davis
Deceased Brewer Schoenhofen Leaves $75,000 Charity Bequests
The will of the late brewer Veter Schoenhofen, probated yesterday, provides $75,000 in charitable gifts to seventeen city institutions from St Luke's hospital to the Newsboys and Bootblacks associations. A foundation is set for a hospital.
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Coriaco
Dan
Veter Schoenhofen
St. Luke's Hospital
Newsboys’ and Bootblacks’ Association
Corrigan Censured Over Church Conspiracy Claims
Rev. Dr John Conway arrives in Carcano en route to Europe and defends Archbishop Corrigan against charges tied to a broad conspiracy claim. He cites Archbishop Corrigan's letter as proof of a plot to discredit church leaders and policy, in a heated defense framed as Machiavellian. The piece also notes a Romanian envoy wedding in Berlin with royal attendance and lavish gifts.
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Carcano
John Conway
St. Louis
Mgr
Satelli
Father Conway
Bishop Hogan
Kansas City
McQuaide
Rochester
Father Lavelle
New York
Conds Pallen
Smoth
United States
Corrigan
Royal Marriage of Roumania Crown Prince and Edinburg Princess
The marriage of Prince Ferdinand of Roumania to Princess Marie of Edinburg was celebrated with ceremony at Sigmaringen Castle. Marie is the second child and eldest daughter of the Duke of Edinburg and granddaughter of Queen Victoria.
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Loxvos
Ferdinand
Roumania
Marie
Edinburg
Duke of
Victoria
Sigmaringen
Castle Function Sparks Plan for New Wing
More than a thousand guests were invited to the event and a complete new wing was built to accommodate them at the castle. Before the religious rites, preparations continued as officials announced the additions.
Trial Opens in Homestead Poisoning Case Against Mill Leaders
In Pirrsnore Pennsylvania on January 12 the trial began for Hugh Dempsey J M Davidson and Robert Beatty charged with poisoning non union workers at the Homestead mill last August Detectives tied the illness to poisoned water and Beatty was arrested in Louisville December 10 Davidson confessed linking Beatty and Dempsey The defense sought postponement but the court ordered the trial to proceed
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Pirrsnore
Hugh Dempsey
Knights of Labor
J. M. Davidson
Robert Beatty
Homestead
Beatty
Davidson
Dempsey
Carnegie Steel Company
Robert J. Beatty
Louisville
Pittsburg
Stagle
Stowe
Porter
Marshal
Beck
Twenty Four Killed in Union Pacific Coal Mine Disaster
Dexter January 11 reports the mine accident at Union Pacific coal mine killed twenty four workers after a windy shot failed to tamp the powder. The blast released gas and black damp, causing instant deaths to the victims, including twenty one Italians one Scotchman and two Americans.
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Dexter
Union Pacific
Severe quake shocks Southern Indium area at night
A strong earthquake struck Jerrensonville Indiana last night at 9 o clock rattling doors windows and shaking houses. People on the street felt the tremor as five residents near Coling Ceuxa Ohio were poisoned yesterday leaving Gideon LeBlond his wife and daughter Miss Carrie Ayer and Henry Felker among the sick. LeBlond Ayer Felker are reported out of danger while Mrs LeBlond is in a dangerous condition and doctors suspect adulterated lard as the poison source.
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Jerrensonville
Ind
Ceuxa
Ohio
Gideon Le-Blond
Carrie Ayer
Henry Felker
Toledo
LeBlond
Miss Ayer
Mr. Felker
Mrs Le-Blond
Smooth talking fraud targets Fort Wayne shoppers
A stylish Chicago woman posing as Mrs. Alice G. Baily claimed to represent United States Merchandise Co and solicited membership for 675 dollars. She stayed at a Wayne hotel two weeks, posed as an agent, and vanished after her catalogues failed to arrive, taking many ladies in with her. A Cincinnati Enquirer report notes she deceived members and left city with funds.
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the Wayne
Chicago
Alice G. Baily
Cincinnati Enquirer
Darrow
Ohio
Phillips House
United States Merchandise Company
Fort Wayne
Ind
Gem City
Elopement at Huntington Parlor Wedding
Ed Muttey of Burlington Iowa and Miss Ida B Poulson of Fort Wayne married in Huntington at 4 PM. Poulson, a former stage star of six seasons, plans to end her career. Her Fort Wayne parents do not yet know, and the first notice will come from the Democrat.
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Huntington Democrat
Huntington House
Ed. Muttey
Burlington
Iowa
Tda B. Poulson
Fort Wayne
Miss Poulson
Mr. Muffly
Christian Church
Mr. Mutily
Democrat
How Others Are Doing How to distribute postoffice patronage
Congressman Conn criticizes patronage distribution as a test of democracy. He argues patronage should reflect the will of the Democratic majority to avoid discontent and factional trouble and to strengthen party welfare. The Elkhart Truth reports his plan for handling appointments.
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Conn
The
Elkhart Truth
Officer Saves Drunk Man From Frozen Night in St Joe
Patrol officer John Tremmel found Patrick O Connor lying in the snow near St Joe hospital at midnight when the thermometer was well below zero. Tremmel dragged him to safety, got help, and the man revived at the police station after rubbing and warming. O Connor, just released from county jail for drunkenness, was fined $1 plus costs and jailed again.
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John Tremmel
St. Joe Hospital
Main and Broadway
Medical College
Tremmel
Zollinger
Patrick O'Connor
Bluffton
Cholera Funds Urged by Indiana Health Board
The Indiana state board of health seeks legislative powers to create an epidemic fund under governor, auditor, and secretary of state with a proposed 30000 to 30000 range, plus at least 10000 for proper sanitary supervision, as cholera risk grows with World’s Fair travel. The report also lists weekly city deaths from January 14, 1893, including Emma Rosenthall and Julia Miller, and notes Pope Leo XIII’s interest in harmonizing American ecclesiastical differences.
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Indianapolis
State Board of Health
Indiana
T. J. Dilla
Fort Wayne
Sentinel
Chase
Emma Rosenthall
Julia A. Miller
August Ellsworth
Frederick Freese
Charles Cragg
Henry Hoffman
Mary Houtman
Albert Schlatter
Clara Roesener
Rome
Leo
America
Ertcoval
Pioneer Health Questions After Ribs Poisoning Case
A Fort Wayne family faced illness after eating spare ribs linked to possible trichinosis. Otto P Herbst, a Hamilton National Bank bookkeeper, and his family, including a daughter, fell ill with stomach pains and weakness. Mrs Herbat and the servant also sickened. Doctor J E Miller treated them through the night as they neared danger. A meat analysis will follow. Separately Mrs Mary Hostman, prominent Fort Wayne resident, died at 88 West Street after a lengthy illness with lung fever cited as the cause. She was a church member and wife and mother with two living children in the city. Funeral arrangements were set from 88 Jefferson Street to Emanuel Lutheran Church. In other news, Montgomery G Beaver and Edith Catshall wed at the bride’s home with a small gathering. Beaver will join the lumber business with his father on Broadway.
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Butler
Wats
Capitol Hill
New~ Jersey Avenue
T, Alos
Samuel Strong
General Butler
New York
War Department
Mr. Blaine
West
Otto P. Herbst
Hamilton National Bank
Ceat
Fort Wayre
Mary Hostman
Christian Hostman
West Street
All Lutheran Church
Hostman
William Grage
Christian Hoatman
America
Fort Wayne
Mhumee
Fort Way
Wabash and Erie Canal
Germany
Christian F. Hostman
Jefferson Street
My. Gomery G. Beaver
Edith Catshall
William .J. Catshall
Northrop
Chicago
Severa
A.C. Beaver
Broadway
Montgomery G. Belver
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Order of the Bath
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Indium
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Talker
Fort.Wayne
United States Merchandise Co
Ida B. Poulson
Fa Muartly
Huntington
Mr. McNagny
Patrick O’connor
T. J. Dills
Rudy Reinewald
J. E. Major
Perley Gage
Gage
Rev. Northrop
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Reinewald
Taggart
New Hampshire
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Mise
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Seaver
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