Death Of A Civil War General At Home
At about 7 30 a m Thursday the family prepared for breakfast when the nurse called doctors to the sick room. General Ulysses S Grant died at 8 08 after a year of suffering with Mrs Grant by his side. Family members present included Mrs Grant Mrs Sartoris Mrs Jesse Grant and Ulysses Grant Jr Col Grant was away briefly but arrived soon after. Doctors Douglas Mac Cready and Sands officiated as the end came peacefully and without pain. Mrs Grant pressed his hands and kissed his forehead as the room fell silent.
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Grant burial plan shifts to Riverside Park billowing change
Mayor Grace received word that General Grant should be interred in Riverside Park after a schedule of interment steps. The plan included keeping the body in state at a cottage, transport to Albany and New York, with ceremonies decided by city authorities, before final interment. Colonel Fred Grant reported a shift from Central Park to Riverside Park following family discussions.
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Fish’s quiet reaction to Grant’s death at Auburn prison
James D. Fish, once partner with Grant and Ward, heard the tolling bell and learned Grant had died. He stood with bowed head, then resumed his work, uttering not a word in the moment of sorrow. The scene captured a restrained, solemn response to the news.
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Public Mourning for General Grant Across the Nation
Public sympathy and sorrow over General Grant’s death fill the country with universal regard. Newsnotes say the funeral will be in New York on August 8, likely declared a national holiday by proclamation. Ceremonies are expected to be highly imposing with eminent eulogies, and a supplement will follow with full details of the rites.
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Premium rewards for k ithing birds and Grant book sales
An act exempts Arcadian screech and barn owls from penalties. Those who killed listed animals or birds must present the carcass to a county magistrate and record time and place to obtain a compliance certificate. County commissioners then issue payment orders. Fraud carries fines and imprisonment. Grant's book sale promises large fortunes. 300,000 copies ordered. subscriber demand boosts profits.
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General Grant
Riel Trial Faces Justifiable Rebellion Defense
The Dominion government struggles over the Louia Riel trial at Regina for levying war against the crown. Defence will argue the half breed grievances and exhausted constitutional means justified rebellion, while the government fears a jury of six from thirty six may acquit and complicate politics with French Canadian discontent. The Phila. Times notes the uncertainty of post verdict outcomes.
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Bounty bill sets predator destruction premiums by county
An act approved June 23 provides county by county premiums for killing wolves wild cats foxes minks hawks weasels and owls. Payments include two dollars for every wild cat one dollar for every red or gray fox fifty cents for each weasel and fifty cents for each hawk. The text lists premiums and counties but is incomplete.
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