Death of John Sherman Shocks Nation and Cabinet
A detailed obituary outlines John Sherman's long public service from Congress to cabinet posts and his death at age 78. It notes President McKinley’s solemn proclamation and a national tribute, with friends and officials reflecting on his wartime leadership and financial tenure. The report includes biographical highlights and mentions a public license and a steamship disaster near Tomsk Barnaul.
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Political Forecasts Stir Interest In Campaign Projections
Chicago forecasts on campaign outcomes circulate as Republican and Democratic leaders prepare predictions. The Democratic side credits Chair Jones for pushing detailed estimates, including 272 electoral votes for McKinley’s rival and a number in the doubtful column. Separate dispatches cover Boer War actions near Cape Town, British casualties in the frontier, and unrelated finance and local college news from Des Moines to Kentucky.
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Order to Resume Work Ends Coal Strike at Collieries
The October 26 report states miners in Pennsylvania approve ending the strike after agreements from operators to pay a ten percent wage advance based on the Scranton convention. Workers are urged to resume Monday with unions and company officials to present grievances orderly. Local relief and pay scales to be monitored, with a push for semi monthly wages and continued union solidarity.
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Last Rites for John Sherman Funeral at Mansfield
Funeral services for John Sherman's remains were held in Mansfield Ohio with President McKinley present. Officials and citizens gathered as McKinley, Miles, Foraker, and other dignitaries attended the private luncheon before the formal ceremony at the grave. The procession included the High Olde volunteers and Sherman brigade survivors, ending at the cemetery where ritual readings accompanied the interment beside his wife.
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Census figures show growth in large U S cities in 1900
Washington Oct 26 A government bulletin summarizes population changes in U S cities with 25 000 or more people in 1900. There are 149 such cities. growth from 1800 to 1900 varied by city with total population rising by 4 893 186 from 1890 to 1900, faster than the 1880 to 1890 increase. Distribution across classes and counts of cities above thresholds are given, highlighting shifts in urban density and scale. Postcard-like notes include Senator West of Missouri announcing reelection bid after health improvement, and Degeneracy to be the defense in the trial of Mosalyn Ferrell for murder and express messenger Charles Adams robbery.
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China peace talks begin with all powers aligned
Washington reports minister Caner! is authorized to start negotiations with Chinese envoys based on points in German and French notes. Berlin says Germany agrees to Japan's proposal to entrust future peace talks with China to foreign representatives in Peking.
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Great Nugget of Gold Arrives in New York From British Columbia
The largest gold nugget ever received at the assay office in Wall Street arrived Thursday from a mining company in British Columbia. It weighed over 70 pounds and was valued at 1,041,000 dollars. The nugget came in a solid cane and stood about five feet high, wrapped in canvas with an oblong box at its core. two iron wedges held it in place, and four men required to move it from the truck to the scales.
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Engineer John McMahon Dies Aboard Special Train
John McMahon, an operator of the engine for a special train bearing Richard Yates, Republican candidate for governor of Illinois, collapsed and died at Deardstown station after stepping down. A resident of the town, he is survived by his wife. The coroner cited heart trouble as the cause.
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Aging Printer Bend Died at Thime du Chien Wisconsin
Obituary notes the death of Wyesday mteht wred 83 editor Ovt. 24 W Merrill of the Courier, oldest Wisconsin printer who established Milwaukee Sehtiel in five and edited the Courier from 1836 until his death, in Von Moltke's Hanne. Also mentions centenary celebrations for Field Marshal Von Moltke and a disaster at Avgyeakastro where 13 were killed and 40 injured.
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Famous author dies after dinner in Martford
Charles Daley Warner, renowned author and lecturer, died suddenly Saturday night in Bartford after dining with Senator J. K. Hawley Rev. Joseph H. Twitchell and Col. Frank Cheney as guest of Samuel G. Dunham. Medical Examiner Fuller cited heart failure.
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Cleveland's Attitude Quoted on McKinley Support
The Trenton True American quotes ex-president Cleveland denying any statement about supporting McKinley. Cleveland refused to comment further, and the remarks followed a reporter's question about a 1895 letter on his financial views being read as support for McKinley in the current campaign.
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Youtsey Found Guilty in Goebel Murder Case
Georgetown Ky October 24 jury verdict finds Henry Youtsey guilty as a principal in the Goebel murder case. Court sets arrears of judgment hearing next February term. sentencing postponed to next year if applicable.
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Methodist Women Missionary Session Opens at Trinity Church
Methodiat Women Mert Worcester Mags Oot October 23 session of the Women's Faces in Missionary Society of the Methodist chapel of the Whited Blates opened in Trinity church Wednesday morning. About 2 000 women attended including prominent mission workers from around the world. Judge Campbell dismissed habeas corpus petition in favor of Deacon Kessler holding he was not illegally deprived of liberty and was free to go where he pleased. Deacon Kessler went to Chicago at noon. Dunavant Kansas February 2 fire partially destroyed this town's business district at four o'clock in the morning.
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