Logan dies after overwork in Washington
General John A Logan dies at his bedside on December 26 after a long career in the Mexican War the Civil War and national politics. His death follows a winter illness brought by another snowstorm and overwork during a Pacific coast trip and Illinois campaign. The Senate and nation mourn as his wife son Manning and daughter Mrs Tucker remain at his bedside.
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Byrnes the Detective Master of New York Police
A portrait of Inspector Thomas Byrnes head of the New York Police Department Detective Bureau at 300 Mulberry Street. Born June 15 1842 in the Fifth ward he rose from gas fitter apprentice to patrolman and captain before becoming chief of the detective bureau on March 12 1880 transforming the bureau into a leading force in law enforcement.
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Monitor's Captain Worden Retired From Navy List
John L. Worden, who commanded the Monitor at Hampton Roads in 1862, has been placed on the navy's retired list with rank of rear admiral. The article recalls the Monitor Merrimac duel, Worden's injury, and Byrnes police achievements alongside notes on the vessel and its turret.
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James A McMaster obituary the nestor of Catholic journalism
James A McMaster, long associated with The Freeman s Journal, died in Brooklyn aged about 70. Born in New York in 1812, he became a Catholic journalist after leaving Union College and led his paper for decades, enduring suppression in 1862 and later continuing until near his death.
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Appointed Governor of Dakota by President Cleveland
President Cleveland selects Judge Louis Kossuth Church as governor of Dakota. Church, 40, Brooklyn-born Democrat, served in New York Assembly in 1582, with westward familiarity. He recently held a seat on Dakota’s supreme bench and hails from a noted Revolutionary-era Church line. Dakota aims for statehood amid growth and wealth.
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Luncheons in Washington Feature Color Themes
The Washington luncheons are described by vivid color schemes with yellow predominating in candles flowers and decor. A pink luncheon used pink sachets and violets, while a yellow event showcased yellow roses and olive candles.
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Keeping Healthy The New Hampshire Woman at 80
An 80 year old New Hampshire woman credits vitality to not fretting over uncontrollable matters, napping daily, avoiding work in bed, and oiling the wheels of a busy mind with faith in a capable brain and heart guiding the universe.
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Present Pages Future Senators
A Washington correspodent notes lawmakers compare youth pages to future senators. Senator Spooner cites grandchildren of Reverdy Johnson and Thomas Ewing, and recalls Senator Gorman doing the same work. He mentions House figures Scott and Townshend as former pages and recalls remembered House rules.
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The Greeley Tribune Era Description of Local Pride
The piece extols The Greeley Tribune as Weld County’s premier family newspaper. It highlights its dedication to agricultural and stock interests and its appeal to local professionals across farming, mechanics, law, commerce, cattle, railroads, banking, and real estate.
Subscriptions Open for Greeley Tribune Yearly Rates
The Job Department of the Tribune invites readers to subscribe now at two dollars in advance. A full supply of legal blanks and ample material for high quality job work are available at reasonable figures.
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