Ex President Harrison Dead in Indiana Home
The former U S leader General Benjamin Harrison died at his Indiana residence after hours of declining health. Mourners from cabinet circles and family gathered as doctors and relatives watched beside him. His son Russell and daughter were en route. Elizabeth, his little girl, had momentarily visited with a homemade apple gift, and a solemn prayer followed.
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Harrison
Dr. Jamieson
Dr. Haines
Coronel
Ransdell
National Capital
Indiana
General Harrison
Newcomer
Mr. Miller
Elizabeth
England
South Africa
Harrizon
United States
Proclamation by the President on McKinley death
Washington March 14 1902 President McKinley dies prompting a national proclamation directing flags at half mast on all public buildings and embassies for thirty days and honoring his memory. Secretary of State John Hay signs the order.
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Washington
McKinley
Executive Mansion
Washington, D.C
Ae Young
Hood
Ufe
Padpie
United States
Sion
Halimaat
Secretariea
Our Land
William M'Kinley
John Hay
Cuba
Porto
Rico
Bawail
Philippines
United States Supreme Court
Harrison
Ex President Harrison Dies Quietly in Indianapolis
Former President Benjamin Harrison died at 4 46 this afternoon in Indianapolis after a long illness. He faded slowly with family and close friends at his bedside as physicians had warned, the end marked by a final quiet gasp and a peaceful departure without renewed consciousness.
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Indianapolis
Benjamin Harrison
Commission to Inspect Hawaii Fisheries Announced
George M Bowers confirms U S Fish and Fisheries Commission will send representatives to Hawaii in May or June to conduct a thorough investigation of local fisheries and laws. Secretary Cooper will meet them on arrival as pamphlets and reports on fish culture and preservation are prepared. Jared G Smith named director of a new Honolulu Experiment Station expected in late April with staff to follow.
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George M. Bowers
United States
Commission of Fish and Fisheries
Ha~wedi
Cooper
Territory of
Hawaii
Congress
Fshing
Jared G. Smith
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Wray Taylor
Hawaiian Islands
W. C. Stubbs
Secretary of Agriculture
Wison
Lunalik Home
Makiki Valley
Stubbs
Smith
Steyn Admits Coming Defeat From Boer War Reports
London despatches report Steyn conceded there was little chance of regaining the country. The Daily News cites government moves toward unconditional surrender, possible crown colony civil government, and amnesty for Boers except treachery. Dispatches detail DeWet, French, Methven movements and ongoing hostilities amid uncertain peace prospects.
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London
the Times
Rloemfontein
Steyn
Phillipopolis
The
Daily News
Sarrender
Kitchener
Colny
Spicer Alfred
Janet Ad
Lord Kitchener
French
Pretorian
Warrenton
Klerksdorp
Potumosa
Cape Town
Béheepern
Mitasdoprrimerdes
Wikewmsere
British Push The Russians In Tien Tsin Land Dispute
London dispatches describe a land dispute at Tientsin over railway property claimed by Russia. British and Russian authorities clashed as a siding was begun with armed support. General Barrow urged continuation, while Colonel MacDonald and General Wogack traded protests. Troop dispositions were outlined for summer at Peking and surrounding areas.
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London
Fric-ion
Tien-tsin
Tientsin
Kinder
MacDonald
Barrow
British Cief
Star
Peking
Wogack
M. de Gilera
Count von Waldersee
Chaffee
England
Summer Palace
Huntington
Chanchow
Piebo
Germany
Italy
Japan
Austria
Berlin
Count von Buelow
Reichstag
Inaugural Ball Attire and Honolulu Guests Noted
The article describes gowns at the ball including a turquoise blue dress with jet trimming and a crown set with brilliants worn by Mrs Wilcox, plus a decollete entrain gown for the wearer. It mentions President McKinley and Mrs McKinley attending, Mrs McKinley’s seizure, and Hawaiian visitors such as C H W Norton and Delegate Wilcox, with family plans for summer and political remarks about Mr Wilcox and Mrs Wilcox. Attorney William Haywood’s warehouse fire loss is also noted, along with the value around $40,000 and the Haywoods’ storage at Judge Jeremiah Wilson’s home. The coinage bill’s failure is reported from Washington, with Treasury concerns about accepting Fe waltian coins.
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Wilcox
Kathleen Cartwright
C. H. W. Norton
Mr. Norton
New York
Hawaii
Birffaln
Délerate Wilcox
William’ Haywood
She Wore a Crown At Inaugural Ball
At the inauguration ceremonies Mrs. Wilcox wore a purple gown while William Haywood and Delegate Robert W. Wilcox served on reception and floor committees. Mrs. Wilcox was seated on the stand reserved for the presidential party during the afternoon ceremony.
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Capitol
Robert W. Wilcox
William Haywood
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Theresa
Enis le Society
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