Ben F Butler Dead After Pneumonia Triggered Heart Failure
Gen Ben F Butler veteran soldier statesman and millionaire died at his Washington residence 220 New Jersey Ave at 1 30 Wednesday morning Death followed a coughing fit and pneumonia-induced heart failure His death came after a long public life including Civil War command and political clashes Butler was born Deerfield New Hampshire November 5 1818 and served in Massachusetts politics before rising to national prominence
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New Orleans
Waterville College
Maine
Lowell
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Massachusetts House of Representatives
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Charleston
Jefferson Davis
Davis
South Carolina
Baltimore
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India
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Massachusetts Infantry
Annapolis
Monroe
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Hatteras and Clark
North Carolina
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Mississippi
Ship Island
Marragut
Wm.Mumford
Jeff Davis
Weather Woes Hit City As Freezing Storm Looms
The local weather station logged four degrees below zero at 6 o clock Wednesday morning. Chief Wappenhans warned of another storm area bringing more snow before Thursday. Snow began during his talk. Gas companies deploy crews to wells to guard against gas pressure loss. Firemen fear large fires in the cold. Night patrols suffer after stores close. City offices report cold tensions at the courthouse. The federal building elevator halted due to gas supply shortages.
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OI X EUs Conference Wednesday night clash with Gen manager Ramsey
The confere nce between Big Four operators and Gen manager Ramsey is scheduled for Wednesday night. The annual report of the Board of Public Works is completed and will be presented to the mayor Wednesday night. Collier Murphy ambulance transported Manuel Cherry to City hospital from Union depot after freezing feet. Judge Brown heard Wm McGinnis assignment case petitions to continue business and remove Trustee James T Layman on Wednesday. Carey n Brown filed divorce proceedings against husband Robert alleging drunkenness abandonment. they married last August. State Board of Health met Wednesday seeking legislature funds for cholera epidemic response. Swine breeders association met. Carrie Woodruff seeks divorce from husband alleging abandonment as testimony given to Judge Harper Wednesday. Various family notices and marriages listed.
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L. Woodruff
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Eva McNutt
Fred
Ethie Felaskamp
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Adam
Barbara Kirsch
Dratts
Clifford Whisler
Eliza A. Offutt
Jos
Fable
Dennis Ryan
Flora, Winslow
Edward Snyder
Effie Fry
Charles
Shanklin Denies Senate Bid Amid Indiana Backing
A Denison interview with Gil Shanklin of Evansville rejects any U S senate ambition. He disputes rumors, praises Turpie as scholarly and likely to be reelected, and plans to aid Evansville lawmakers seeking a new city charter. Turpie enjoys broad Indiana Democratic support after four decades in politics. A legislative caucus looms on senate candidacy and senatorial appointment powers. A separate incident reports a runaway wagon in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania avenues injuring a Virginia deliveryman’s wife.
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Convict Hubbard testifies in Armstrong mail robbery trial
In federal court in Indianapolis the Hubbard testimony links to a major mail robbery gang. Hubbard details stolen forged checks and evasive answers while Armstrong denies involvement. Arm strong’s case proceeds with closing argument after Hubbard’s stubborn stand on identifying accomplices.
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Louisville
Chicago
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Occidental Hotel
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Sheeny
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Armstrong Cage
Notable Local Fatalities In Tuesday Shooting
Stephen Tudor living fifteen miles south of here was shot through the head and killed by Constable Ortegal Caton after Tudor aided a suspect, Saunders, who stabbed William Bogarth the butcher. Saunders escaped amid the arrest attempt, Tudor also wounded Bezarth who survived.
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Skating and Dye Works Advertises Local Services
A fragment advertises Ayer's Sarsaparilla for scrofula with dyeing and cleaning by Smith's Dye Works at 67 N Pennsylvania and skates sharpened by A Schiffing at 30 Virginia Eve.
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Coldest Night in Years Shuts NYC Traffic and Icebound Bay
New York on January 11 faced the coldest night since 1886 with the thermometer at five degrees above zero. Ice covered the bay and many ferries were delayed up to three hours, disrupting trips to Jersey City and Brooklyn. The scene reflected an extreme winter, with ships trapped in frozen waters.
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Jersey City
Brooklyn
Bleeding Kansas Turns to Ball of Representatives Clash
In Torrea Kansas on January 11 two rival political groups the Republicans and the Populists organized in the state lower house amid threats of militia. A chaotic scene followed with sworn members and a temporary speaker as tensions rose toward a possible government split. A truce was declared by 10 o clock Wednesday with both houses ready for business.
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Torawa
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Two Disastrous Morning Fire Injures Several in Chicago
A two story frame building at 245 Blue Island Avenue caught fire on Wednesday morning trapping residents on the second floor where stairs and exits were blocked. Injuries to Mrs. Herson, Mrs. Kriari, Mrs. Nogonet, and Paul Kriari were reported, none fatal. A second blaze at 930 W Halstead Street destroyed the dry goods store of John Bork along with its contents, estimated at $250,000.
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Mob Hangs Murderers in Cotten County Jail Lynching
A mob of about 200 whites and blacks seized Paul Scruges and Henry Allen from Cotten plant jail in Buxley Arkansas on Tuesday night. The men, implicated in last Saturday night’s murder robbery and arson against Reuben Atkinson, his horsekeeper, and a young daughter, were dragged to the scene and shot to death in a tree.
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Cotten Plant
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Reuben Atkinson
German inventor patent blinds for horses
A German inventor claims to fix horse blinds so the driver can pull them down when a horse shows unease after hearing noises from behind. Critics note the device offers only oppression in dark rooms and many people reject the idea as impractical or overbearing, reflecting stubborn beliefs about control.
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Deadlock broken as Democrats join populists in Nebraska vote
Lincoln Nebraska January 11 The senate deadlock was broken Wednesday morning when the Democrats voted with the populists. The new state officers will at once be installed.
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State Statists 4 Fill to Make It an Offense to Discriminate
Legislature begins routine work with daily pay set at six dollars. Bills on labor rights, soldiers' monument funding, dog control, and divorce law reform are introduced or debated. Senate quiet. governor eulogy in joint session highlights Hovey career and copperhead controversy prompts walkouts.
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Vermillion County
Ife
Flint
Yarlow
Madison
Barnes
Clark County
Hoe
Cullop
Knox
Hultiout
Peru
Death of West Virginia Senator Kenna at 45
Senator Kenna of West Virginia died at 8 AM from heart disease after years of illness that halted his duties. He was the youngest U.S. senator at 45, born in Valcoulon Virginia, a former Confederate soldier, later a lawyer and three-term congressman. The Senate adjourned in respect. A Wis. family sick with trichinosis after pork. mother and daughter died, others ill.
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John E. Nensa
West Virginia
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Valcoulon
Congress
Henry G. Davis
Waashington
Kenna
Alma
Wis
Jacob Ringer
Mr. Ringer
De Lesseps Trial Reveals Panama Canal Bribery Claims
Paris Jan 11 exposes methods of Paris newspapers in blackmailing the Panama canal company. Fontaine, press agent, described bribery to silence hostile coverage and extortion demands tied to the enterprise finances. De Lesseps faces scrutiny as cabinet reshuffle follows Panama scandal with minister Bordaeau's resignation accepted after Ribot meeting Admiral Gervais.
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M. de Lessep
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Merine
Ribot
Gervais
Police Court Delivers Mixed Justice at Three-Notch Road
Brisk police court day sees case continuations for George and John Reusch over assault with intent to kill Frank after he is found wounded. Quincy Wright faces sentence terms for beating his wife. Doll Mounts and Will Williams waive examination for theft charges. Pawnbroker John Gaisford bound over amid denial of guilt claims.
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The Cross of Jhalvusy Tragedy In New York
Walter Marshall burst into Mary Marstall's room on Third Avenue and wounded her in the neck with a revolver. He then killed visitor Robert Dingenfielder, and killed himself with a final shot to the temple. The couple had been divorced for two years amid a jealous, troubled marriage.
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Walter Marshall
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Dingenfielder
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Four of eight felons hanged in Chestertown reprieveed
A Chestertown dispatch reports four of eight African American men sentenced to be hanged on Friday have been respited. Gov. Brown is present as mobs threaten an attack on the jail. officers head to Chestertown to retrieve the respited prisoners amid rising lynching sentiment. In Washington, Blaine’s condition remains critical with no change overnight as doctors fear further sinking spells while attendants note modest rest for Mr. Blaine.
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Crazy Priest in Casunnoy Causes Panic
Rev. Father Honeyman, pastor of St Augustine Catholic Church in Casunnoy Wisconsin, suddenly became deranged on Wednesday morning and seized a revolver. He created a street panic before being captured unharmed. He is guarded at home with severely frozen hands and may lose a finger.
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Dust Explosion Kills 27 Miners in Colorado
A premature dust explosion at Union Pacific King mine near Como, Colorado, claims 27 lives with only one rescued. Eleven bodies are identified, including John Tall and Joe Dana, while several miners remain missing as families mourn the tragedy at the surface. The disaster leaves a scene of blackened remains and grieving spouses.
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Louis Mfntino
Joe Dana
Peter Rossi
Andresy Ross
Dexven
King Mine
National Law Making Aims to Equalize Sherman Bills
Washington reports a bill repealing the silver purchase act was referred to the house calendar. Tuesday actions included Crain’s constitution amendment defeat. a $1,000,000 appropriation for quarantine enforcement. a senators Voorhees petition supporting anti option. Schull desertion charge removal. and Sherman Morrill positions favoring measures to curb free coinage.
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Woman Seeks Habeas Corpus For Child In Custody Dispute
Lena Myers, ex wife of J W Fredericks, files habeas corpus in Judge Taylor's court to recover 8 year old Mary, claiming the child was taken by Fredericks and John May on December 9. She was divorced in 1890 with custody of two children. Hearing set for Thursday afternoon. Also report from Bern that Saar district miners end strike with 11 170 back at work and 3000 denied jobs. overall strike nearly ended.
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J. W. Fredericks
Germany
Bern
Saar
Julia Marlowe Delivers Subtle Beatrice in Much Ado
Grasping Julia Marlowe as Rosalind and Beatrice, she gives a natural, witty Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing. Taber shines as Benedict. others perform fairly well, though the women could improve. Photos shown to the audience between acts draw critique. The engagement ends with matinee and evening shows Wednesday.
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