Mrs Harrison Dies in the White House Bedchamber
Washington special reports Mrs. Harrison died at 1 40 am in the White House after twenty five hours of family vigil. President Harrison and relatives were at her bedside. Dr Gardner cared for her comfort as she lapsed from nourishment. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at the White House with interment at Crown Hill, Indianapolis.
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Dahomey War Battles Buckle French to Halt Offensive
A Paris dispatch reports Col. Dodds in Dahomey says Dahomeyans attacked on the 14th and 15th. after successive engagements he claims a heavy defeat for the Dahomeyans with 18 French killed and 85 wounded. He intends to strike King Behuanzin’s camp soon as possible.
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West Atchinson Mob Tries to Seize Fowler in Yard
In West Atchinson a mob attacked FP. M. Fowler and his attorney as they visited. Fowler drew a revolver but was overpowered. He freed his arm and felled two attackers. Neighbors gathered. the mob fled. Mrs. Walcott exposed masked assailants and identified her husband and William Lutz, who led the group claiming to gather evidence of infidelity.
JUDLE TOURGEE'S REWARD FROM NEW ORLEANS WOMEN
The colored women of New Orleans present Special Judge Albion W. Tourgee with a handmade silk lap robe. They crafted the robe from silk to embroidery and included his monogram, praising his services for the race.
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Mock marriage joke ends in real nuptials shock
A social at Morton Carrolls country residence staged a mock wedding between Arthur Polk and Bessie Mantell. The ceremony became real when the license proved valid and the officiant was a licensed minister. Divorce suit likely as the bride refuses to sue on fraud. Washington debates permanent national quarantine costs. Secretary Forter says funds unused and a Marine Hospital based system would be affordable.
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Armor Plate withstood French gun at Indiana Head proving ground
A fourteen inch nickel steel armor plate forged by Bethlehem Steel resisted attack from a French rifled gun at the naval proving ground in Indiana Head. The plate, among the heaviest forged, is intended for battleship armor and remained undemolished as projectiles were defeated.
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Gale wrecks claim multiple ships off San Sebastian
A heavy gale near San Sebastian, Spain, caused two small fishing vessels to capsize with ten drowned. Reports from seaboard areas indicate many small boats wrecked and unspecified additional deaths.
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Missionary Paton Describes Cannibal Isles Conversion
Rev. John G. Paton spoke at Madison Avenue Presbyterian on his thirty four years in the New Hebrides Islands. He recalled cannibal trials, savage rites, and the shift to Christianity with over fourteen thousand converts and new industrial work.
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Roach Estate To Pay Heirs Two Million Damages
Executors of shipbuilder John Roach will receive about 2 million from his assigned estate. Under Grant era contracts Roach built navy vessels and faced forfeiture actions in 1885. Roach died in January 1887, with heirs including John B. Roach Stephen Roach Sarah E. McPherson and Emiling Roach among beneficiaries.
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Quest for Quantrell treasure stirs Kansas search
Across the state, towns like McAlpine's addition to Kansas City Kansas dig for a rumored 3 million dollar Quantrell treasure of gold and jewels hidden years ago. A claimant led an organized group to locate it but no trace has been found yet amid ongoing nighttime examinations.
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The Fed Man's Advancement Tour Report
Washington special notes co Lommissioure of Indian Attaire Morgan returning from a five week West trip with the Senate Indian Committee. He visited Minnesota Wisconsin South Dakota Nebraska and Kansas and observed rapid Indian advancement. Senator Dawes praised government schools and Indians at White Earth agency in Minnesota showing progress in farming housing and readiness to take lands in severalty.
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Charge Against a Preacher at Nashville Conference
In Nashville a charge against Rev H. S. McBride of West Nashville Church arises from a claim he is a licensed whisky dealer. The Capital City Bank, where he is a director, holds whisky seized to secure a debt and may sell it. The case will be referred to a committee for a secret session.
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Haunted House Stirs Denison Neighborhood in September
Report from Denison Texas about a haunted two story frame house near the Martin family. Residents describe a distinct human profile appearing on the ceiling at night and even a haunted band. Despite blankets on windows and darkness, the eerie figures persist since September 22.
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Unsettled Islands Politics Ride Steamship Dispatches
Private letters on the Tiawallan Islands report unsettled governance in Hawaii and San Frincisco. Marshal Wilson, favored by the Queen, is reelected through palace influence and may stay in power while the Queen rules. He faces foreign hostility as a half caste with inflated self-importance. A cabinet shakeup was anticipated aboard the steamer, with annexation talk among revolutionists but no firm outcome yet.
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Cholera scare halts New York steamer voyage
The Atlantic steamer Alene returned from South American ports with 6,189 pieces of cargo destined for Savanilla and Cartagena. The ship was barred from entering both ports and no mail could be landed. forty two bags of mail were returned on the return voyage.
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Iowa News Roundup Highlights Tragedy and Industry
Dr. E H Evins of Deep River dies after illness. Asa E Criss of Sac City and Mina Allison of Laporte wed at the latter. Turdell House in Dexter destroyed by fire with 4000 loss. Sidney deck hand Williams drowns after overboard fall at Davenport. Ground breaks for Clinton courthouse with officials involved. Tuerzine ore crushing works begin in Dubuque. Northeastern Iowa torn by heavy rain hindering plowing.
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Woman in Men’s Dress Arrested for Adultery in Albia
In Albia a woman dressed as a man was arrested on adultery and lewdness after traveling from Ottumwa to Burlington Mt. Pleasant and Maxon ballast work. She shared a restaurant with Mrs. Duncan and was held after a suspected link to a local store burglary surfaced. The suspect, known as Jim, confessed to her sex and awaits trial in jail.
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Aberdean County Treasurer Arrested for Embezzlement
Aberdean County Treasurer Borreth of Campbell County was arrested on embezzlement charges by Public Examiner Blanchard. A $2000 shortage appeared in his accounts from unsecured loans to various parties on individual notes. Borreth admitted the act, waived examination, and posted bonds. The borrowers are alleged to be equally culpable.
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Lumpy Jaw Case Reported in a Child
A six year old girl named Ida Lange in the state suffers a rare lumpy jaw infection. Doctors report partial facial surgery and another operation planned with little hope for recovery.
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Severe western storm crosses the Mississippi Valley with electric disturbance
A major storm moving from the West is forecast to cross the continent from October 4 to 28, with a severe peak while crossing the Mississippi Valley. An accompanying electric storm may disrupt telegraph service around November 4 or 5, followed by cooler conditions across the West, Central valleys, and Eastern States by early November. Local forecasts list movements by meridian with warmer to cooler trends and brief windows for weather changes before sunset.
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