Frederick Douglass Dies After Heart Attack in Anacostia
Frederick Douglass former slave and renowned orator died last night in Anacostia of heart failure. He collapsed while talking with his wife after a day at the Woman's Council convention with Susan B. Anthony nearby. He leaves two sons and a daughter from his first wife. his second wife Helen Pitts survives him.
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Frederick Douglass Life Sketch from 1817 Birth to Civil War
Frederick Douglass born in February 1817 in Tuckahoe Maryland to a enslaved mother and white father. He learned to read in Baltimore and later worked in shipyards before fleeing to New York and New Bedford. He adopted the name Douglass, aided by William Lloyd Garrison, lectured across New England, published Narrative of My Experience in Slavery, and spoke in Britain where friends funded his freedom. He edited The North Star, supported colored troops in the Civil War era, and held posts under Grant including editor at New National Era and U.S. marshal for the District of Columbia.
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African American minister and diplomat in 19th century
The text traces an African American figure who served as minister to Hayti and as the World’s Fair Commissioner. He later became recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia but was removed by President Cleveland in 1886. He traveled to England to report on progress of the African race, then returned to be named minister to Hayti by President Harrison in 1889 and was sent to Hayti aboard a United States warship. He sued in Hayti on October 8.
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Douglass Receives Haiti Credentials Amid Rumors
After the new president took office there were delayed arrivals and questions over Douglass credentials. Rumors suggested Haiti refused his reception due to color, but he was finally warmly welcomed. Douglass had been Haiti's senior commissioner to the Chicago Columbian Exposition in 1892 and later lived quietly in Washington with wealth estimated between $100,000 and $200,000.
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Brown banks on Chicago as new domestic exchange center
Frank E. Brown, second assistant cashier of the First National Bank, claims a reform in domestic exchange that would allow drafts on interior cities through Chicago. The system, already tested, uses Chicago as a reserve center with correspondents nationwide, enabling exchange sales at banks and bankers without relying on New York drafts.
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Warwick Wins Philadelphia Mayoral Race by Record Margin
Philadelphia voters counted a record total of 214 747 ballots with Charles F. Warwick defeating Robert E. Pattison by 60 989. The largest municipal plurality, replacing Edwin 8 Stuart's 1391 mark, surfaced as Pattison lost strongholds in multiple wards. Warwick’s running mate William J. Roney trailed by 8 827. Women were elected as school directors for the first time under the new law, with seventeen candidates and only one winner.
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Tragic Train Accident Near Assumption Claims Young Man
A young man named Castleman was killed instantly near Assumption eight miles south of Moneaqua Illinois when he attempted to board a moving freight and was crushed under a locomotive. He lost parts of his head an arm and a leg in the crash and died at the scene.
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Daughter shoots father amid family assault in Ripon area
Cor Delia Hill of Ripon six miles south of Charleston shot and killed her father Robert Hill after he chastised and beat her mother. He reportedly choked the mother, prompting the daughter to draw a revolver and shoot near his head. The girl has been indicted for murder.
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New Hampshire Marriage Notice Bill Advances
A bill moving to a third reading aims to curb elopements by requiring all engaged couples to file notice five days before certificates. Non residents must give ten days notice to wed in New Hampshire.
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William H. Scott Confesses Wife Confined in Hospital
Denver February 21 William H Scott president of Scott Machine and Hardware Manufacturing Co says he cannot control his demented wife and she has been placed in the county hospital She had been sending telegrams to President Cleveland in Washington seeking protection against imagined enemies.
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Dynamiter Harris Passes Six Month Jail Term
William Harris was jailed for six months after blowing up the Farmers' Union store with dynamite in Butternut Wisconsin.
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Women's Council Early Session Posts Preliminary Talks
Washington reports the National Council of Women held an early session behind closed doors focusing on routine matters with no afternoon gathering. Evening talks under the Young Ladies’ Mutual Improvement association covered education while family and institutional life were discussed.
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Governor Altgeld Hosts Reception At Mansion
Springfield on February 21. Governor and Mrs Altgeld hosted a reception at the governor's mansion for state department heads, officers, and members of the general assembly last night.
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Subscription Lists Closed for United States Loan
Covered the loan twenty times in London on February 21 as subscription lists for the United States loan were closed.
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Chandler Predicts Extra Session and Bipartisan Policy
The senate session hears Chandler forecast an April or May extra session and a Republican win in Congress. He urges action on bimetallism, gold standard, and Nicaragua canal project while predicting Hawaii annexation moves by the new House. The bond sale controversy prompts calls for investigation into the gold purchase.
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Bond Sale Success Pleases Officials Overseas Demand for Bonds Strong
News from New York reports heavy demand for the new bonds in London with most allotment withdrawn for sale in the U S to satisfy foreign bidders. Treasury officials express satisfaction at foreign reception and faith in the U S financial strength to meet obligations in gold. The gold purchase boosts American securities in London and aims to reduce gold withdrawals and calm panicky sentiment.
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Congressional Work Highlights Naval Dispute And Gold Inquiry
Washington february 21 congressional notes show Chandler proposing a future investigative move into the presidents gold purchases as part of a broader speech tied to the Indian appropriation bill. The senate voted 55 to 12 to discard the silver bill, while a Sayres bid to trim navy warship funding failed 67 to 199. The house approved three battleships at 34 million each and twelve torpedo boats at 170 thousand each, and a diplomatic bill earmarking 500000 for a cable to Hawaii drew discussion without action.
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President vetoes discharge bill for Henry Halteman
Washington notes show the president vetoed the bill granting an honorable discharge to Henry Halteman of company F, Second United States artillery, citing belief deserters should not be absolved from consequences. The veto letter explains the reason for refusing to sign the measure. Separately, Indiana figures urged the president to consider John Gilbert Shanklin for minister to Mexico, with no decision announced.
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Corliss and Northwestern Representatives Discuss Titles
Corliss and elected representatives from northwestern states discuss how they should be addressed when summoned to Washington on March 15. The president did not indicate plans for an extra session. Postmaster General Bissell may resign in April, but officials offer no stated reasons.
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Bridge Approval for Illinois River Crossing Near Hennepin
The house committee authorized a favorable report on a bill creating a bridge project over the Illinois River near Hennepin Canal by the Illinois River Bridge Company. The action advances the proposal and outlines the firm’s involvement in construction and funding.
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Defendant in Murder Trial May Go Free Without Verdict
Paris February 21 A remarkable delay creates a possible end to the murder trial of Charles A. Burnett as juror Woot Rose must decide whether to stay after learning his brother-in-law’s death. If Rose does not remain, the trial could be nullified and Burnett freed, since the evidence has ended and a retrial is not allowed under current Missouri law. This would mark a historic first in the state.
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Bloody Shooting in Pekin Ends in Jail
Albert Wallace shot his sister, her husband, and a boy after family disputes over disinheritance. The husband is critically wounded. Wallace surrendered to the sheriff and is jailed. Unrelated notes cover Wisconsin vaccination bills and a Magee Kuhn murder trial in Evville.
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Indianapolis Youth Kills Self After Failing Exams
William Miller aged 13 committed suicide by taking iron after failing to pass in school examinations. He had brooded over a Cincinnati case of a boy who killed himself for similar reasons. he was an orphan living with his stepmother.
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Debaters Set for Spiritualism Clash in Muncie
In Muncie on May 20 to 23 a debate between Elder W B F Treat of the First Christian church and Moses Hull of Chicago, a noted spiritualism leader, is scheduled after a years long effort to arrange a public clash of ideas.
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Abbreviated Telegrams Chronicle Notable Highlights
A Vanderbil t representative buys a London pearl necklace for 2900 pounds. John Jacob Astor barred from Coaching Club for horse handling inexperience. Mrs Bowden 75, Bridgehampton, revived at burial scene. Obituaries: Albert Gains Portland Oregon. Peter Wakem Blooming Grove Wisconsin. Dr Samuel G Woodmaney Hammond Louisiana. Five hundred Galveston cotton mill workers strike over extra hour. New York assembly high hat bill defeated 56 53. Governor Richards Wyoming vetoes arbitration board for labor disputes as unconstitutional. W C Newberry A H Revell Chicagoans capture three alligators at Palm Beach. German Reichstag repeals anti Jesuit law. Egyptian uprising predicted February 28 by natives. Missouri house approves bill to move state capitol to Sedalia if better buildings built. Magazine of Takao fort Formosa explodes. thousands of Chinese soldiers killed or wounded.
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Bliggins and Blaggins Rumored to Fight
A Washington Star report notes a tense scene as Bliggins and Blaggins exchange words and claim they do not want trouble, hinting at an imminent clash between the two men.
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Chronic Grumbler and the Missing Meat Sandwich
A brief dialogue captures a quarrel between a chronic grumbler and an affable waiter about a sandwich lacking meat. The waiter questions the complaint while the customer questions the distinction between a sandwich and its contents.
Row in the Indiana House Over Temperance Measure
Gov Gray’s remains arrive in Indianapolis as a legislative fight erupts over the Nicholson temperance bill. A substitute by Holloway weakens penalties for wine rooms, provoking accusations of liquor league influence and a near brawl in the capitol basement. Engineer Michael Cain admits two whisky jugs in the basement.
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Indiana Legislature Passes Solder Monument Bill and Apportionment Acts
A state bill to erect a soldiers' monument and establish a board of regents was approved under a suspension of rules. The Wishard apportionment act also passed while an act repealing the 1893 apportionment was adopted. Republicans Coates Garriott Gibson Howe and Melendy joined Democrats against the legislative apportionment bill. The senate then killed the Newby bill to abolish the expense fund and tax prepaid stock after a lengthy debate on building and loan matters.
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Remains of Mister Gray Laid In State At Capitol
The remains arrived in Indianapolis at eight this morning and will lie in state in the capitol rotunda from ten this morning until seven tomorrow. Military honors and civic bodies accompanied the procession with honorary pallbearers including Governor Claude Matthews and several judges and officials. The funeral train will depart for Union City at eight tomorrow, with local preparations large and the legislature adjourning in honor of the late ex governor.
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Nuisance over poodle prompts health board action
Jeffersonville reports the board of health moves against Mrs. Cyrus Wright after she refuses to remove a poodle buried near Captain Carter’s cistern eight feet from it despite a five-day abatement period. The action follows a complaint from steamboat captain W. B. Carter.
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Heart of Maryland to feature Mrs Leslie Carter in midair escape
Zin ter New York notes April 8 report that Mrs Leslie Carter will swing from a church bell to avoid alarms during her lover’s escape. Fay Templeton and Vernona Jarbeau plan to combine as stars next season. Otis Skinner’s path from intended minister to newspaper man and actor is mentioned alongside editor C S M McLellan’s view that American stage needs actor managers now.
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The Stamp of Style for Coming Season Fashion
Fashion notes from the New York Ledger describe lace in ecru, bias velvet butterfly bows on bonnets, cat ear silhouettes, narrow gores with jet trimming, and extensive use of spangles on dressy fabrics. New waistlines sag over the waist with belts, and hair crimping and twisted back knots are recommended. Color pairings include yellow white black gray black and tan combinations with pale gray and blue shades.
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Missouri bill targets green watermelon shipping
The New York Recorder reports a Missouri legislature bill to bar shipping green watermelons as ripe. The article notes moral outrage in Green Bay over a detective posing as a priest to obtain a confession from a wife killer.
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Women at Atlanta suffrage convention mock men
The Cordele Sentinel notes the Atlanta woman's suffrage convention focused on the topic of men with witty remarks on male roles. Susan B. Anthony is described as aging in the movement. The piece reflects contemporary gender debate and satirical tone.
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Live Stock Prices at Union Stock Yards
Hogs receipts reach 42,000 with sales from 2.90 to 4.20 per hundredweight across categories including 61.08 for light pigs and 4.30 to 4.40 for heavy packing. Cattle receipts include extra shipping steers around 1.01 to 1.40, and ranges for choice to common grades from 4.00 down to 3.50 per hundredweight.
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