Sudden Death of Col Shepard in New York Medical Accident
New York March 25 Eliott Fitzh Shepard editor and proprietor of the Mail and Express died after a medical procedure at No 2 West Fifty second street. He was undergoing an ether anesthesia for a medical examination when heart failure and complications followed. He rallied briefly with oxygen but sank and died shortly after 4 pm. Born in New York, he studied at the university and had a long public career including service in the state militia and as editor of the Mail and Express after purchasing it from Cyrus W. Field. He was known for reforming editorial rules and aiming for a Christian tone in publishing and for briefly owning the Fifth Avenue Stage Company to curb Sabbath traffic. He married Marguerite Vanderbilt, daughter of William H. Vanderbilt, leaving several children.
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NAMED FOR OFFICE Senate nominations sent to the Senate
President Wheeler sent several nominations to the Senate on March 28 including Felix A. Reaves for Secretary of the Treasury and William H. Lehman for United States District Judge in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Other picks name Frank Leverett to northern Georgia, James Blackburn to Kentucky, and Samuel B. Morse as Paris consul general. Resolutions on Senate officers were presented with action postponed. A committee was tasked to investigate criminal embezzlement allegations against Senator Roach of North Dakota.
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Murderers Found Secretaf Notorioia Arkansas Come Revealed
Report claims Frank Higgins, jailed in this city, is an alleged participant in the assassination of John M. Clayton of Somerville. Telegraph operator W D Burkhardt identifies Higgins and Billy Forrester as among four alleged killers, with two others said to be in Hot Springs.
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Indians at War in Indian Territory Feud Bloodshed
Bloodshed erupted in the Choc taw feud at Antlers Indian Territory as a desperate clash broke out around two thirty. Followers of Dick Uneke resisted arrest, fearing lethal outcomes rather than a lawful trial. United States militia dispersed the combatants, detaining leaders at six o'clock.
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Ruin and conflict sweep through New York labor fighting
Rule or ruin unfolds as Knights and federation clash in New York with mobile followers drawn from rival camps. Lords of manufacturers resist truce, aiming to crush or annihilate the opposing side as violence flares across the dispute. Separately, suit seeks 85 million plus profits in Michigan estate case amid fraud claims. Delaware gorge damage and farm losses mount as waters recede. Coal miners' strike in Monongahela valley nears end with thousands returning to work.
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Unclear Hawaii Annexation Debate Persists Amid Unrest
Fragmentary report outlines unrest in Hawaii as opposition grows to a provisional government annexation plan. Civic groups and the Patriot and Civil Rights leagues rally against the move while royalists forecast U.S. sentiment shifting. A plebiscite outcome remains uncertain with meetings planned to organize supporters and oppose annexation.
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Death of Gen Kirby Smith 35 years old in 19th century note
Death reports Gen Kirby Smith professor of mathematics at the University of the South since 1875 died here Tuesday at 3:25 PM after two years of declining health. Born March 16 in Virginia, he came from a long line of soldiers. Survived by eleven children including Kirby Smith Jr. and his wife Miss Cassie Selden of Virginia.
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Indians Claim Upper Peninsula Title Amid Dispute
Claims protests by Chippewa descendants over Michigan’s Upper Peninsula lands, asserting no federal cession exists and title records are void. In Mexico, San Martin volcano near Tonola in Chishas erupts after a century, triggering ash and lava flows and causing nearby coffee plantations to evacuate villagers.
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Enn Discharged in Bank President Case
John C. Enn former president of the Second National Bank of New York was indicted on five counts for false entries meant to deceive. The United States court discharged Enn from custody, with Judge Wallace holding state courts lack jurisdiction when in conflict with federal law.
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Terrible Fire Claims Wincona Father and Two Children
Nentsyvine Wisconsin March 29 Oliver Sanders living six miles away found his house ablaze early Monday morning and rescued his wife and baby before returning for his two older children ages three and six, but they perished in the flames. A second item from Marietta reports three teenaged boys drowned while attempting to shoot the swift water near Marietta Island. They were sons of Captain David Dow. Mason City notes stock barns owned by Rick Bras burned Monday night with heavy losses including several famous horses. Finally, Toren Toren, Pisila reports the Sandusky Insurance Company failed with assets of 50 000 and liabilities of 100 000.
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