Funeral of Admiral Porter in Washington with naval honors
Washington February 18 funeral rites for Admiral David D Porter highest officer of the U S Navy at the time of his death. President, cabinet, senators and representatives attended as dignitaries and troops joined a 5000 strong procession to Arlington. Marines, militia, regulars, artillery and cavalry formed the escort. The pallbearers included Vice President Morton and several senators.
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Washington
Porter
Supreme Court
Diplomatic
Dr. Douglass
St. Johns Episcopal Church
Arn
Procesia
United States
Kimberly
Morton
Manderson
Nebraska
McPherson
New Jersey
Hawley
Connecticut
Pattison
Pennsylvania
Schofield
U.S. A
Rogers
Navy
Dale
Navy Yard
Sons of the American Revolution
Porter Post
Massachusetts
David D. Porter
United States Navy
Preparation for Gen Sherman burial remains
New York reports the remains of Gen Sherman to be placed in a burial casket then moved to the front parlor. He will wear full general's uniform, viewing limited to family by special request. A funeral train to St Louis departs Thursday evening. few relatives ride with one car. G A R members at Pittsburgh plan to honor the general's remains.
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Gen. Sherman
New York
United States Army
Gen
Miles
St.Louis
Pennsylvania Road
St. Louis
Robert
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Sherman Obsequies Arrangements In St Louis
Militia to attend General Sherman funeral in St Louis with free travel. A one fare round trip is to be set for all points within 50 miles as cooperation from Central Traffic and Western Passenger associations. Railways including Chicago and Alton Missouri Pacific Wabash Burlington and Putney consent to transport Missouri state militia to St Louis Friday and return by Sunday.
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St. Louis
Central Traffic
Western Passenger Associations
Transportation Committee
Gen. Sherman
Chicago and Alton
Chicago
Burlington and Putney
Missouri Pacific
Wabash
St Louis
San Francisco
Iron Mountain
Missouri
Obituary Honors for Gen Sherman Across London Papers
London papers eulogize Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman after his death. The Times calls him one of the greatest heroes of a great war and notes the loss of military genius. The Standard lauds his lack of political entanglement and his spotless reputation.
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London
Sherman
The
Times
Gen. Sherman
BISMARCK SILENCES CRITICISM ON JESUITS ISSUE
Berlin dispatch reports ex chancellor Bismarck denouncing the policy removing corn duties and Jesuit privileges. The emperor reportedly grows irate but has no ground for action. Berlin insists the remark reflects opinion, not policy, as the Kaiser resists Jesuit admission to the empire.
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London
Berlin
Bismarck
Rome
Spaniards Weakened in Caroline Islands Clash
A private letter from the Caroline Islands describes renewed fighting between natives and Spaniards. Spain sent three gunboats and a transport to Metal Lameer, suffered 60 dead, then faced a counterattack with higher native resistance. Spaniards were repulsed with 120 dead, raising fears of a general uprising and prompting Manila troop dispatch.
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Caroline Islands
San Francisco
Metal Lameer
Manilla
Plunged from Trestle Kills Three Injured Four in NC Wreck
A mixed passenger and freight train on the Chester and Lenoir narrow gauge line jumped a trestle near Newton two miles south. Fireman J Hoag of Chester S C H N Morrow of Cleveland County NC W W Ross of Chester died. Seriously injured were Frank Coulter Catawba N C Conductor Dunlap of Chester S C M Johnston of Gastonia NC and the Rev J M Little of Dallas NC. The dead and injured were taken to Newton for care.
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North Carolina
Charlotte
N. C
Chester and Lenoir
Newton
J. Hoag
Chester
S. C
H. N. Morrow
Cleveland County
W. W. Ross
Frank Coulter
Catawba
Dunlap
M. Johnston
Gastonia
J. M. Little
Dallas
Thirteen Lives Lost in Mediterranean Storms
Violent storms along Greece and Malta cause shipwrecks. Off Zea the steamer wrecked with nine deaths and many possible other losses feared. The Dominico wrecked near Malta with four crew members drowned.
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Mediterranean
London
Greece
Zea
Malta
Dominico
Entire Train Burned Near Churchville on the New York Central
At midnight near Churchville on the New York Central railroad a thirty car train mainly oil tanks broke in two on a down grade. Five cars overturned spilling oil, which was ignited from the engine and the entire train burned before help arrived. Engineer Chapman of Dewitt suffered severe burns.
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Rocue Ester
N. Y
Churchville
New York Central Railroad
Chapman
Dewitt
Governor Peck Proclaims Flags for Deaths of Sherman and Porter
Madison Wis Feb 18 Governor Peck issues a proclamation ordering flags on public buildings and urging Wisconsin residents to attend General Herman s funeral and devote next Friday afternoon to discussing the patriotic deeds of Sherman and Porter.
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Peck
Madison
Wis
Sherman
Porter
Wisconsin
Gen
Herman
Donnelly Signals Libel Suit Over Pioneer Press Articles
Ignatius Donnelly demands a retraction and apology from the Pioneer Press for articles from about eleven years ago alleging bribery in his House race against W D Washburn. The paper says the piece was republished without consent and notes it appeared previously when the public memory was fresh. Illinois deadlock: in Springfield the F M B A members back Streeter, with Palmer at 101, Streeter 70, Oglesby 29, Lindley 9, for a total 204 in the ninety‑plus ballot tally.
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Ignnatinn Donnelly
Pioneer Press
Ignatius Donnelly
Donnelly
W. D. Washburn
House of Representatives
W. S. King
Illinois
Springfield
Ills
Mr. Streeter
Streeter
Oglesby
Lindley
Palmer
Steller
David Hunter
Whisky Trust Officials Defend Innocence In Grand Jury Probe
In Curiaco on Feb 16 the state grand jury opened inquiry into alleged conspiracy to blow up distilleries linked to the Whisky Trust. Witness T S Dewar, gauger, testified against Secretary Gibson who was recently arrested. Dewar met with federal authorities as the panel reviewed strong evidence. Judge Longenecker advised on proceedings.
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Curiaco
Shufeldt
Whisky Trust
T. S. Dewar
Gibson
Trust
Dewar
Longenecker
Whisky Trust Denies Conspiracy Involving George J. Gibson
Directors of the whisky trust at its February meeting state an official denial of charges alleging a conspiracy to injure the Shufeldt distillery. The report will claim Gibson did not flee and will outline why removing Shufeldt would not benefit the trust, noting the satchel was outside Gibson’s possession for five hours.
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Whisky Trust
Stoken
CuscaGo
Auditorium Hotel
George J. Gibson
Shufeldt
Gibson
Gibsons
Greenhut
Woolner
Peoria
Smallpox Panic Strikes Prairie du Chien
Patrick Delaney dies in the pest house after escaping while under care for smallpox and pneumonia. He triggered a street panic before being shot in the leg by the town marshal and returned to the pest house where he died. No new smallpox cases reported. 4 Mysterious Mania in Chicago. John W. Pease and wife Agnes attack with rabies-like behavior. Agnes bites husband and herself. taken to Detention hospital. Police suspect hydrophobia. husband unable to explain episode.
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Prairie du Chien
PraiRie DU Cuiza
Wis
Patrick Delaney
CuicaGco
John W. Pease
Agnes
Wabash Avenue
Man Loses 400 In Green Goods Scam In Philadelphia
Allan M. Murphy, 60, of Baraga Michigan, fell for the green goods con in Philadelphia losing 400 dollars. On filing a complaint with detectives he was jailed under a new act of Congress which makes the negotiator in the game equally guilty as the players. The swindlers escaped.
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Philadelphia
Allan M. Murphy
Baraga
Mich
Congress
Lottery Law Carried Out By Local School Event
Steamboat Springs Colorado February 17 The Inter Mountain was mailed with a local item about a schoolchildren entertainment to raise funds for an organ. The event planned a watch as a prize for the holder of the lucky number, prompting the postal issue.
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Steamboat Springs
Colo
London Treasury Chief Rules Out Retaliation Policy
In Parliament on February 17 Chancellor Goschen said the government had no plan to retaliate against the United States over the new American tariff. He argued the aim was to avoid mistakes tied to adopting the McKinley tariff and to let Americans see the errors themselves.
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London
Goschen
United States
Vast array of late 19th century world items
The report lists diverse events from Watertown fire losses to census declines in Manitowoc county Wisconsin. It notes industrial plans in Minneapolis and Duluth, legal actions, deaths of officials and notables, bank burglary, and international dispatches from Europe and Asia including politics, emigration, speculation, and religious marvels.
Schedule committee struggles with Western association planning
A hard to please association committee from Omaha Lincoln and St Paul works through the morning on a Western schedule. Northern clubs demand local openers while Southern clubs push similar terms. Each club threatens to restrict holiday games to its own town. France accepts U S invitation to join Chicago world’s fair program.
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Chicago
Grant
Omaha
Rowe
Lincoln
Watkins
St. Paw
Washington House Acts On Measures Important to the Northwest
The House acted on several measures of regional interest including a Birmingham public building expansion appropriation of 40000 dollars and passage of a bridge bill across the St Louis river linking Minnesota and Wisconsin. The session also moved on the copyright bill and Indian appropriation while Senator Vilas from Wisconsin was officially seated.
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George W. Moore
St. Paul
Porter Bros
Duluth
Great Northern
Rocky Mountains
Portland
Ore
L. Converse
Nebraska City
Neb
Red Wing
Hiion
Minneapolis
Brown Bros
Tower Avenue
West Superior
Douglas County
Love
United States District Court
Pullman Company
Iowa
Wisconsin
Washington
Congress
Minnesota Boom Company
Minnesota
William F. .Vilas
Select Committee
Canada
Senate
Birmingham
Ala
House
Flower
New York
New Custom House
New York City
Dunnell
St. Louis Iver
Goulds Colossal Scheme to Build Vast Railroad Combine
The Sun publishes full particulars of Jay Gould plans for a massive railroad system. The scheme seeks access into Philadelphia and New York, links north of the Ohio river, and routes to Chicago Pittsburg and western New York. It aims to rival the Pennsylvania and create a wide north south network with several acquisitions including the Baltimore and Ohio and the Monon route.
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New York
the Sun
Jay Gould
Mr. Gould
Philadelphia
Ohio River
Chicago
Pittsburg
Roberts
Pennsylvania
Gould
Pennsylvania,railroad
Burlington ‘and Ohio Railroad
Mr. Inman
Richmond
Baltimore and Ohio
Bacon
Garrett
Messrs
Brice
Thomas
Inman
Ohio
Chi
New York Central
Monon
Lake Erie
Western
Cincinnati
Louisville
Richmond Terminal
Nashville
Western Association Keeps Lincoln Sioux City In League
At the Western Base Ball association meeting in Chicago the plan to drop Lincoln and Sioux City appears unlikely. Delegates indicate Milwaukee St Paul Sioux City Lincoln Minneapolis Kansas City Omaha Denver will form the circuit next year. The old circuit remains intact despite discussion of changes.
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Lincoln
Sioux City
Chicago
Western Base Ball Association
Auditorium Hotel
Krauthoff
Speas
Kansas City
Baron Hach
Minneapolis
Watkins
St. Paul
McCormick
Omaha
van Horn
Denver
Dave Rowe
Gillette
Milwaukee
Grand Rapids
Indianapolis
Tracy’s Order Announces Admiral Porter’s Death
Secretary of the Navy Tracy announces the death of Admiral David Dixon Porter in Washington D C at age 77. Porter’s long career includes mortar flotilla actions at New Orleans Vicksburg and Fort Fisher and his passing prompts a navy wide pause with half mast flags, 17 gun salutes, and 30 days of mourning for officers and sailors.
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Secretary of the Navy
Admiral Porter
Washington
Tracy
David Dixon Porter
Navy
Washington, D. C
New Orleans
Mississippi
Vicksburg
North Atlantic
Fort Fisher
Navy Depend
Navy Department
Marine Corps
Great Lakes vessel tonnage rises and Sitting Bull cabin move
The census bulletin shows Great Lakes trading ships net tonnage rising from 634 752 in 1886 to 826 360 in 1890 with vessel value increasing to 58 128 500, a 37 531 050 gain. North Dakota asks for Sitting Bull cabin removal from the Sioux reserve to join a World Fair exhibit collection, with permission expected to be granted.
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Washington
Great Lakes
Sitting Ball
North Dakota
Indian’ Bureau
Sioux Reservation
Sitting Bull
Circulars must be approved before distribution
Washington dispatch says Commissioner Raum ordered all pension circulars drafted to solicit business must receive prior approval from the pension office. Tacoma report notes Judge Hanford discharged John D. Campbell in a liquor case, ruling allotment of lands made Indians American citizens with right to eat and drink as they wish, effectively ending government control of the Puyallup reservation.
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Washington
Raum
Tacoma
Wash
John D. Campbell
Hanford
Puyallup Reservation
Puyallup
Kansas Grants Vote Rights After Civil War Service
Torrica Kansas February 16 The Kansas House without opposition passed a bill removing political disabilities for all who volunteered to fight against the government in the Civil War. The constitution bars volunteer Confederate soldiers from voting or holding office and the legislation aims to lift these bars.
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Kansas
Torrica
Kan
House
English French bankers sign contract for cable to San Domingo
A Paris and New York cable company contract grants bankers a large option on the firm. The plan includes a cable from New York to Puerto Plata on the northern coast of Santo Domingo, financed by the English and French bankers.
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San Domingo
Paris
New York
Puerto Plata
Senate OKs nine district plan in Alabama
In Montgomery on February 14 the Senate passed a bill to re district the state into nine congressional districts as allowed by the new apportionment. Lawmakers have divided black districts to ensure a solid Democratic delegation.
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Montgomery
Ala
House
Senate
Cracker Trust Meeting In Richmont Elects Officers
United States Baking company formed in Richmont last year with about forty cracker factories and $5,000,000 capital. Forty six stockholders met Wednesday to elect officers for the ensuing year. no price changes were made.
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Cracker Trust
Richmont
Ind
United States Baking Company
Labor Demonstrations and Hamlin Arrival Reported
Samuel Gompers arrived in Logansport Indiana from Columbus to address about five thousand people on the labor question. A torch light procession involved fifteen hundred federation members. In New York Hannibal Hamlin arrived at the Fifth Avenue hotel to attend the Lincoln banquet.
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Indiana
Logansport
Ind
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Columbus
Ohio
Hannibal Hamlin
New York
New Yor
Fifth Avenue Hotel
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Arlington
Victoria
Arthur Sullivan
Frederick
Marguerite
Prussia
Michigan Insurance Concern
State Insurance Commission
A. M. Granger
Manufacturers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
George H. Long
Elias Matter
CxIcaco
National Hotel
Whisky Trust Office
James W. Neville & Co
Watertown
Manitowoc County
Sidle-Fletcher-Holmes Company
Northwestern
Weat
St.Paul
Depee
Shattuck & Babcock Company
State Bureau of Immigration
Gay Jewett
Worth County
Port Washington Bank
Milvee
Cleveland
Maysville
Kaiser
Prince Bismarck
Francis J. McCormack
Galway
Parnell
Empperor
Hamburg
England
Johore
India
Odessa
Russian Bank of the Nobility
Charles Russell
Liberal Party
Whitechapel
Yarpualy
Frances Coleman
France
Washington News
the Western Association
Keyport
N. J
Lorillard Brick Works
Radini
Marchese di Radini
Poruar Bluff
Matthew Vanderver
Marion Long
Long
Bloomfield
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