Funeral plans for Grover Cleveland outlined in Princeton
June 26 report describes the burial in Princeton with only intimate friends allowed at the face of the deceased, a guarded procession from Cleveland’s home to the cemetery, secret service presence, and a formal military escort. Roosevelt and Loeb attend, with naval honors from multiple bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
Princeton
Grover Cleveiland
Cleveland
United Press
Viscount Kaneka
Toklo
Min. Cleveland
Monmouth Mounted
Secret Service
Roosevelt
Mia
Richard
Joseph Bryant
Ming Rose Cleveland
Elather Cleveland
Loeb
Beth
Baron Riobrance
New York
the Friendly Sons of St Patrick
Vanvauclin
Navy Department
San Francisco
Presidio
Fort McDowell
Yorba Buena
Goat Taland’ Navy Yard
Independence
Vermont Democratic Convention Opens in Burlington
The Vermont Democratic main convention in Burlington opens with a crowd following Bryan’s lead and strong sentiment for his nomination, signaling he has a large caucus of supporters.
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Vermont
Burlington
Bryan
Sherman Mitch Fetter and Cleavingh Meet June 7
The two presidential candidates Sherman Mitch Fetter and Cleavingh show signs of rapid improvement and may leave the hospital by Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Mitch Fetter
Sherman
Washington Town Burns in Major Early Morning Fire
A fire in Centralia Wann destroys about 100000 dollars of property. The blaze started at the star saloon and razed three saloons a barber shop a tailor shop a printing shop a telegraph office and more. Police chase leads as rivals of a burned owner may be responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bugsy
Centralia
Wann
Pasha
Louis Gabba
Star
Partiva
Union County Moneers Hold Eighteenth Annual Meeting
The Union County Moneers held their eighteenth annual meeting drawing over six hundred attendees. Speakers included A. S. Easton and T. A. Finehart of Elgin, with a central address noting the pioneers of the northwest and Vinton county history. The afternoon featured banquets, socializing, and a football match between Union and Summerville, plus a notable performance by the Union band led by four Wright family members. Captain Williams, famed for his role in Oregon’s conflicts, mingled with attendees as the event concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Eaton
T. A. Finehart
Elgin
Northwest
Vinton County
Union
Summerville
Ditamariel
Grande
Brack Union Band
W. T. Wright
Williame
Fragmentary note on names and relations in a local report
The text fragment mentions Roy Marshall a former private and references women named Sirs, LH Dingman wife of a department head, and two sisters aged 16 and 14. Details are incomplete and uncertain.
Rebellion in Persia Subside Signals Shah’s Growing Power
From Pehoran Persia a Teheran report indicates the Qajar Shah is gaining control as military rule consolidates in the capital. Rebels are described as subsiding with authorities tightening grip.
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Persia
Disease Strikes Horses Near Walla Walla County
In Washington near Walla Walla a mysterious horse illness has killed between 40 and 60 head within 15 miles of the city over the past three to four months. Some horses survive the initial attack, but many die within days to weeks. owners report rapid declines after the condition is noticed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Willy
Vandals Target Cemetery Flowers in City
June 26 Princeton police and soldiers rushed to a cemetery after a vandal raid. People fought through a broken fence to grab floral tributes, scattering debris as officers pursued them. Several suspects fled.
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Princeton
Contager
Cleveland
Calcutta Train Disaster Reported With Casualties
Passengers aboard a Bombay railway express train near Calcutta were killed or injured when a wreck occurred while the train was heavily loaded. Many passengers were trapped under debris and roasted to death as officials awaited clearance and a full death toll. The crash happened as the express train ran at high speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
Jose
Iota
Bombay
River mining operation near Wallace sparks over water rights
Report from June 20 notes a near Wallace Idaho discovery of gold bearing silver ore near Burke. Investigators name A. Mola Co. and M. Maher as principal owners while describing a weathered sample containing about 1950 ounces showing a value range from seventy to four thousand dollars.
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Wallace
Idaho
Anahor Mola Company
Burke
Spokane
M. Maher
Oregon bankers session opens with regional lenders gathering
Bankers in Salem Oregon convened the two day meeting of the Oregon State Hawkers ampetition. Representatives from Oregon banks and from San Francisco and Chicago attended. Montie B. Gwynne of Pendleton spoke at the welcome. Afternoon discussions focused on financial legislation and banking problems.
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Salem
Ore
Oregon
Sesson
Ovary Dig Bank
San Francisco
Chicago
Montie B. Gwyne
Pendleton
Rodgers’ Addrem
Charges Dismissed in Manila Girl Sailors Case
In San Francisco on June 14 Colonel Anderson inspector general exonerated Captain C. H. Babcock quartermaster of the Sherman amid a report that three girls from Manila joined the ship’s comforts while sailors slept on deck. The Portland story relied on Frank Dougherty and J. Florey, both dishonorably charged, who were involved in the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Manila
Army Trenchort Sherman
Anderson
Department
C. H. Babcock
She Sherman
Portland
Frank Dougherty
J. Florey
Turbulent Tehran Crisis Drives Calls for Elections
Reports from Tehran indicate air suppression and ongoing unrest tied to a rebellion. The government orders withdrawal of Cosauchke by tonight under threat of punishment. Several constitutional party members are returning amid heavy guard around the parliament after a Thursday battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teheran
Peru
Jane
Ahah
Cosauchke
Clare
Legation
Wagand
All Records Fall in Port Townsend Army Target Practice
Port Townsend Washington June 26. Army gunners at Bore Camp shattered all records in target practice. A moving target 20 by 40 feet at three miles distance was pursued at seven miles per hour as 7 of 12 shots struck the center.
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Port Townsend
Wanh
United States Army
Bore Camp
Dorie
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