Armistice talks amid Bulgarian Serb hostilities
A Belgrade dispatch reports an armistice between Bulgaria and Serbia on the 28th. Count von Khevenhuler-Motrich helped broker the ceasefire as Bulgarians attacked Pořit, Serbs fighting back with bayonets. Bulgarian sorties from Widdin failed. Turkish prepwork at Balonica expands. Reports from Sofia note the armistice held after Austrian warning to Bulgaria.
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Aosta
Belpads
Bulgaris
Count von Khevenhuler-Motrich
Belgrade
Balora
Poirot
Vienna
Widdin
Balonica
Greece
Seria
Novi Basar
Sofia Atata
Bulgaria
Servia
Bervia
Alexander
Patrot
Minvur
Calumet Michigan Fire and Fatal Shooting Incident
A Calumet Michigan blaze destroyed clothing and most furniture of a building as panicked children were led out safely with no injuries. In the same event, on the 22nd, Wm J Stevens shot and killed Frank Synders. Stevens was later exonerated by a coroner's jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sn Dee
Nova
Calumet
Mich
Wm J. Stevens
Frank
Pirates seize steamer Greyhound off Hong Kong
The Greyhound, en route from Hong Kong to Pakohio with 120 passengers, was attacked by pirates about seventy miles southwest of Hong Kong. Eleven officers and crew were forced to help the raiders, prisoners were battoned, and $10,000 in plunder was taken before three junks fled. Chinese authorities captured two junks, six men, and the property, with suspects sent to Canton for possible execution.
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City of
Rinwell
Assalant Angingers
Eegineer
Hong Kong
Pirove F Rom
Canton
Attempted Wife Poisoning in Donaldson Society
Prominent citizen William Long of Donaldson faces arrest on charges of attempted murder after his wife, chronically ill for three months, nearly died from suspected poisoning. A doctor suspected slow poisoning and prescribed simple food until a later dinner caused a severe illness. food analysis revealed strychnine. Mrs Long, a second wife, is young while Long is advanced in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fils Wito Stryaholse
Oliner
William Long
Donaldson
Harpe
Arson and murder terror in crowded New York tenement
In a crowded East Sixty fourth Street tenement a fire caused $100000 damage. Widow Mary Fealka and her children were smothered. A tenant Henry Kohal, a Bohemian cigar-maker, was identified as the arsonist. He was arraigned on arson charges as flames trapped 150 residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sixty-fourth Street
Mary Fealka
Mary
Anzié
Henry Kohal
Rem
Kobal
Ond
Kobul
Armistice Accepts King Milan Abdicates Throne
On the 25th King Milan accepted the armistice proposed by the powers and abdicated the throne. Austria would preempt Servia if needed to avoid Prince Karageorgevics succession. Dispatches report Serbian retreat in disorder, frontier crossings attempted, and widespread demoralization amid heavy Bulgarian casualties and Serb losses.
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Milan
Austria
Servia
Karagsorgevics
Bom Piorot
Eemen
Belgrade
Karageorgevics
Death of Hendricks Vice President Succumbs Suddenly
Ixpiasarene Ind Nov 26 Vice President Hendrickes died suddenly at his North Tennessee Street home at 8 pm after a brief illness. Doctors treated him with calomel and bromides. he improved briefly, then worsened and died in his private chamber. The city mourns as crowds gather and mourning is declared. Hendricks’s life and long public service are summarized, including his Indiana roots, legal career, and service as governor and senator.
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Ixpiasarene
Ind
Hendricke
Tennessee Street
Pawseayer
Taciaonia
Romaina
Hyudecke
Chicago
Rome
Thompson
Hendricks
Cooper
Presigent
Washington
Huties
Hendricka
Enid
Abe
Hengricka
Mra
Servanta
Kouas
Wen
Hendrisky
van Bromt
Cilizenr
United States District
Ben. Haivigon
WEF
Brghal
Brghal, J Ideo Eb, Fibluck, Noble C. Batlee
Aquila Jones
Hendricks i
Barouvomert
Benia
Huart
Ang
Endrick
Storouch
Couch
Thoropson
Headricks
Taunt Wiatt
Hendricka Wad
Zanesville, C
John Hendricka
Poonsslyania
Jane Thempaon
Bbe
John Thowpaon
America
A. Hendricks
Zanesville
Madison
Ohio River
William Hendricks
Thomas A
Congress
Sato
Indiana
United
Jackson
Wannveroy
D.C
Voorhvestoo
Eiendricks
Kayo
Cor
John C. New Guys
Mgr. Hendricke
Holman Ways
Alwiye
Rainistar
Madrid
Kaye
Bficé
Hepublicasa
Thim
Cariaco
Gresham
O. J
Benator Barrison
Alwi Sineye
Avery
Teputaron
Cociolgnes
Msn
Cz. W. Ts Rtv
Death of Vice President Hendricks Shocks Nation
Nov 26. The death of Vice-President Hendricks causes national shock and political upheaval in Washington. Citizens rush to telegraph offices and Willard's lobby fills with officials and reporters discussing succession and possible Senate control under Cleveland. Debate centers on who should succeed as president pro tempore and whether Gen. Logan might be chosen, with Taft and Taums aides weighing the options as Congress contemplates a presidential succession bill.
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Senate
Faileto Herts
Logan’y Chanves
Wazitxaiox
D. C
Hendricks
Garfield
Grant
Willard’s
Hendricka
Cleveland
Wilson
Abe Ife
Gov. Grant
Claveland
Hoar
Eaton
Edmunds
Logan
Athhough
Beniatany
Eziatingis Picantata
Ras
Pameed Hyi
Gan. Green B. Taum
Corre
Enarchy
Congress
Logen
Preonitions of Death Over Hendricks Tarnished by Fearful Talk
Washington November 26 The death of Vice President Hendricks was not a surprise to close associates who recall predictions of his frail health. Reports from private circles cite concerns about heart disease and apoplexy, with officials noting his nervous strain and episodes of mental clouding. A private secretary warns the Vice President and Hendricks family lived under constant fear of a fatal relapse, casting a grim tone over official duties.
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Hendricks
Walmseton
Icmael
Cleveland
Epush
Wabt
Funeral plans for Vice President Hendricks in Indianapolis
News from Indianapolis reports half mast on public buildings and mourning signs as plans pour out for Vice President Hendricks. Committees formed to oversee funeral arrangements, with services at St Pauls Cathedral and burial at Crown Hill. Gov Gray to issue a mourning proclamation. city and state offices to close on funeral day. Hendricks died of heart paralysis. widow confirms cause.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Hendricks
Roickarbecker
Episcopal Church
W. H. English
Adinpatch
United Shates
Mr. Hendricks
Herrlaon
W. H. Tu- Til
Nibtsch
Prema Court
Atate
Anil & Dutach
St. Paul's Cathedral
Jenckes
Fulton
St. Louis
Crown Hill Cemetery
Gray
Funeral of Hendricks Sparks Cabinet Confusion in Washington
Nov 26 Watumaton South Carolina telegraph desk reports Vice President Hendricks dead after Indianapolis telegram. President Cleveland learns at dinner, sends condolences to Mrs Hendricks, dispatches cabinet members to White House, officials react with shock and uniform mourning plans.
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Sabinet
Watumaton
S. C
Hendricks
Fallin
Baltimore& Ohin
Keleor
Hendricke iv
Indianapolis Ounoondog
Nwa
Balng
Meres Ge
Baltimors & Ob 6
Aka
Hundricka
Maxaton
Wasmmsatoy
D. C
Ava
TA. Hendricks
Indianapoli
Grove
Cleveland
Menange
Vilas
Mr.Whitnty
Dreas
Hia House
Lamar
Bryard
Bayard
Wascuacaes
Vice Presidents who Succeeded to the Presidency
A historical note on vice presidents who became president due to death or succession. It lists John Tyler Millard Fillmore Andrew Johnson Chester A Arthur and others, outlining early presidential transitions from death or vacancy and the ensuing constitutional actions and oaths of office.
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D. C
Handricks
Georg Cinton
New York
Madinon
Willlias B. Crawford
Senate
Eltridge Gerry
Aanachunetts
Madivon
John Guillard
Renate
Willitan R. King
Franklin Pierce
Gata
David R. Atchison
Wns
Lewis Cass
Bayard
Jense D. Bright
Henry Wilson
T. W. Farry
Michigan
John Tyler
Milord Fillmore
Andrew Jomo
Chester A. Arthur
Warsivan
Tyler
Wallington
Viewcoate
Zachary Taylor
LBGU
Millard Tillmore
Fillmore
Waa Pecination
Washington
Gen. Taylor
Egrete
Bcrrioa
Obirhilly
House of Representatives
Taylor
Abraham Lincoln
Stanton
Andrew Johnson
Johnson
Kirkwood House
Tustica Chava
Yates A
Geo. Farnaworth
Tinois
Wach Gargold
Reactions Spread on Hendricks Death in Nation
New York dispatch reports Henry Ward Beecher praising Hendricks as independent in spirit while deriding party loyalty. The piece notes Jay Gould and Senator Voorhuston reflect on Hendricks’ influence, integrity, and moral courage, with tributes from Indiana figures and Judge Gresham expressing deep regret.
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New York
World
Henry Ward Beecher
Cleveland
Ha Wan
Spolla
Hendricks
Washingtos
Jay Gould
Tero Ara
Geeyatone
Hendricke
Tilden
Atearman
Mr.Tilden
Blooded murder at Sharpless farm shocks Delaware County
Prominent orthodox Quaker John Sharpless was killed at his lonely Pawnee farm on a rainy night. A Black intruder lured him to the barn, struck him with a hatchet, and fled after taking his watch. The assailant then allegedly set fire to the neighboring barn, destroying crops, fixtures, and four horses worth thousands, with Sharpless’s body found in the stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poursylvania
John Sharples
Delaware County
Pawaa
John Sharpless
Mr. Sharpless
Bia
Mr. Sharpleas
Jett
John Lindany
John Bharpleen
Fire damages Metropolitan House hotel in St Louis
Early on the morning of the 25th a fire broke out in a room at the Metropolitan House on Seventh Street, St Louis. Firemen confined the blaze to the hotel while rescuing residents. Gosman and Minnie Sherif suffered severe burns. Sherif died after being thrown from a third floor window. An unknown man was found near fatally burned after extinguishing efforts. The cause remains undetermined and losses are estimated at 3500 dollars.
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Louis Willet
Char. Crosby
Kingston
N. Y
Edward Keland
John Devine Waa
Buffalo Caloon
John Kealer
Stevadore
John Mitchell
Joseph Connelly
Chicago
Connelly
Alton
Calcutte
Nepaul
Mabkarajah
Provinza
Fred. Jurgens
Jurgens
Charlea Stuck
Risdon Tron Works
San Francisco
Mary Ann Stokes
London
Frog Taake
Battleford
N. W.T
Samuel Noyas
Mechanicsburg
D. D. Merriam
Quincy
Ta Crorre
Merriam
New Orleans
Charles L. Davis
Davis’ Consolidated
Atlanta
Jay Cooke
Chelton Hills
Montgomery County
Aurora
Conway
Ark
Sandusky
Emmett
Bt. James Hotel
New York
New York Court of Acts
Frank R. Sherwin
Albany
Sherwin
Phelps
John A. McGinnis
East Bt. Louis
Wisgins Ferry
Louis
Col. Howall
Union Depot
Atlanta, Ga
Henry C. Paps
Clivan
St Louis
de- Nuyed
Bate
Seventh Street
St. Louis
Fie
Qosman
Minnie Sherif
Honge
Baltimore & Ohio Derailment Near Wheeling W Va
A net mail train westbound on the Baltimore and Ohio derailed at Glover's Gap near Wheeling West Virginia on the night of the 20th. The express reached 45 to 50 mph before the gap. the engine struck a left gondola car, crushing the engine and boiler into the gondola. Passengers and crew suffered shocks but no serious injuries. engineer John Cumming remained at his post and escaped unharmed.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Glover's Gath
Wheeling
W. Va
John Cumming
Woman jailed for cruelty to stepchildren in Delaware
At Delaware on the 24th Mrs William Dunlap, once part of good society, was jailed sixty days and fined 100 dollars for cruelty to her stepchildren. The Humane Society proved abuse including washing and beating a girl with soap and a broom and suspending a boy in a wheel by wrap. A crowd of 800 followed to the jail jeering and calling for tar and feathers.
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Delaware
Wiliam Dunlap
Stewling Church
Fragmentary obituary and note on foreign affairs cable
An incomplete clippings snippet mentions Alfonso and a Spanish minister in Washington receiving a cable from London. The text references a king’s death and a monument, with garbled phrases about emancipation and contributions by exiles, but many details are unreadable.
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Alfonso
Gatarriies
Weehington
Iid
London
Wisconsin News Item Mixed Fatal Accidents and Local Notices
A Wisconsin paper item reports several fatal or injurious incidents including a boy injured by a wagon door at St Paul Company yard, a man named Grayerox Grees murdered in Tin Cup Colorado, Minion Powers killed by a log train near Fairchild Eau Claire County, and a Seymour petition to establish a post office. It also notes ore discoveries near Republic, a pension for Henry Kruse, and civil actions in Madison and Milwaukee with various local events and incidents.
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Schmitz
Philt Becmitz
Milwaulne
St. Paul Company
Grayerox Grees
Bmiwhukee
Tin Cup
Col
Gregg
Witconsin
Miniox Powers
Fairchild
Eau Claire County
Seymour
Eauaire
Post-office Department
Florence Mining News
Raicaal & Point
Republic
Florence
Tas
Henry Kruse
Mendotm Asylum
Mra
Kruse
Hia
la Croses
Chicago
Burlington & Northern Railway
Milwaukee Rod
la Crosee Cremation Association
Ian Croane
John Pamperin
John Ulrich
G. Carl
Muinlein
G. B. Rose
Louis Rose
H Sunder
Wm. Luening
H. Frankeer
Edmond Hormush
C. P. Stein
Paulx H. Borratay
Washington Street
Milwaukee
Hoffman
Farm Institute
State University of Wisconsin
Hudson
W. Hi. Morrison
Madison
Ed. McGoy
McCoy
Dennison
Fenech
Bradigan
Supreme Court
Methy
Enperton
J. E.greenwood
Janceville
Thomas Heramingyey
Chicago, Milwaukee and
Erik
Eau Claire
Freemex
Sherryville
Green County
Monroe
Caine
Isaac Hummel
First National Bank
Hummel
Jeferson
Fredrick
Juntics
Abbott
Bhrxzy Ravseer
Warrentown
Pierce County
Chicago, Burlington. &. Northern Railway Company
Southern Minnesota
Crescent Village
Nsa
Wores Lumber
Ins Crescent
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Servia An
Halgarte
Mll Waurer
Fronn
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Riera
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Barlow
Zor
Wier Shang Anannens Pein
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Vasa Rareanie
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Mexico
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Tadisaspolia
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MM. Beadricks
Fromm Jearty
Ribereburg
Wheen
Judgs Thomson
Nevissary
Shalbyville
Jeni
Jegalila
Hautman Sod Hovey
Hehuyler Collex
Indianapolia
Pierce
General Land Office
Land Department
Allice
Cal. Henry
Lane
United States
Tadianapolia
Onal Niden
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Wheeler
Bandricka
Gov. Handricks
Great Britain
Germany
France
Gov. Hendricka
Ellen C. Morgan
Cincinnati
Stephen Wood
Hampton County
Chicaspo
Hordricks
Joseph
McDonald
Brancen
Clloten Locke
Morrigan Munford
Missouri
Tudiane
J. A. McKenzie
Kentucky
Carlino
Willem
Rosecrans
California
Joseph E. McDonald
John C. Black
Tuingia
George W. Glick
Kan-e
Thomas A. Hendricka
Me. Wallace
Pennalgynia
Waller
Connecticut
Shine
Manning
Gurje
Latour
Wemetrius Searaigr
Mtoton
Fiomen
Dalbed
Rg Ochock
Halemaat
Masston
Wwe Mverrf
F Baran
Desire
General Norhow
Abermrarey
Mrz. Springer
Myar
William ML Epringre
Waeemxgrow
Dawes
Mae
Aac
Anid
Magale K
South
Mary Ann Schenald
Deitrich Prejge
Stephen Polacski
Mary McKinna
George Hall
Bernard Hopkins
Edward Larkins
Thomas Mitchell
Mitchell
King
Emancipation Monument
Oly
Alaves
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