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Muncie Daily Herald

Location

Muncie, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1891

Page

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Imposing Funeral of Gen Sherman in St Louis

Thousands of veterans and civic groups joined the funeral procession in St Louis as Tecumseh Sherman was laid to rest beside his wife and son Willie at Calvary Cemetery. The military burial featured a multi-division parade, a Fort Leavenworth caisson, and mournful taps.

Calvary Cemetery Laddie St. Louis Tecumseh Sherman Jndred Willie Sherman Battery A St.Louis Light Artillery Union Depot Ransom Post H. L. Ripley Twelfth Pine Streets Eleventh Fort Leavenworth Ransom Merritt Pine Street Harrigan Forsythe Seventh Cavalry Wounded Knee Edward H. Williston Edward F. Townsend Hansom Grand Army Post United States Infantry Billy Chickasaw Bayou Arkansas Pass Champion Hills Vicksburg Jackson Collinsville Mission Ridge York New York Party S Bchoneld Miles Sir Andre Rando Illinois Grand Army W. L. Distin Kansas Michigan Nebraska Missouri Sons of Veterans of the State Col. J. Bassieur D. R. Francis National Guard Carthage Kansas City State University of Columbia First Light Artillery Portsmouth Ohio Thomas H. Sherwood State Supreme Court United States Clayton State Senate Tuttle House of Representatives Charles G. Rainwater ex-Confederate Association of Missouri Victor Tecumseh Noonan John D. Stephenson Calvary Ulysses S. Grant Saul Georgia O’fallon Park Grand Easton Avenues Thirteenth Bethany Babe Little Willie Sergeant Willie Baby Charlie South Bend Ind Father Sherman New York

Loaning Big Sums To Farm and Business Firms

The notice states that C FB W Hesth & Co offer large loans on business and farm ventures under a six percent rate per month.

C . FB. W. Hesth & Co

Will Buy A Heap Of Fiza Office

A brief notice states intent to purchase a large quantity of Fiza Office product. No company or contact details are provided in the readable text.

Fiza Muncie

Attempt on General Roca shocks nation in February

An assassin fired at General Roca on Friday wounding him slightly. The would be killer was immediately arrested and authorities tightened security to prevent unrest against the government.

Boraxos Ayres Roca

School scholars urged to buy scratch paper at Hugan office

Local notice encourages students to acquire scratch paper from the Hugan office, detailing its educational value and accessibility for scholars seeking affordable materials.

Hugan

Insurance news notes for John L. Little office

Insurance office of John L. Little located over Delaware County Bank operates daily. Details on services and hours unavailable in provided fragment.

John L. Little Delaware County Bank

Nomination of Charles Foster for Treasury Secretary

President nominates Charles Foster of Ohio to be secretary of the treasury succeeding the late William Windom. The slate includes Martin A. Knapp for Interstate Commerce Commissioner and Charles C. Cole for U S attorney for the District of Columbia.

Washington City Charles Foster Ohio the Treasury William Windom Senate Martin A. Knapp New York Charles C. Cole District of Columbia United States Joseph H. Linkeard Joseph J. Woodward Seneca County Norwalk Academy Congress Washington Ways and Means Sherman Blaine

World’s Fair appropriation cut by senate committee

Washington February 23 The Senate Appropriations Committee trimmed the World’s Fair sundry civil bill by 40000, leaving the director general without a salary and striking the Latin American department entirely. Only 20000 for foreign exhibits 2500 for the congress auxiliary and 800000 for the government exhibit remain as allocated.

Washindon City Senate Appropriations Committee Treasury Department National Commission Board of Lady Managers

Senate Advances Enfield Port of Delivery Bid

The Senate on Saturday passed a bill to designate Enfield Connecticut as a port of delivery in the Hartford district. The sundry civil appropriation bill was reported with notice of a Monday floor action. A new mint building bill not to exceed 2 million dollars was reported and placed on the calendar. Debate on the Nicaragua canal bill continued with Morgan addressing the chamber. In the House, a morning of wild disorder over approving Friday’s journal led to heated party clashes and delays.

Congressional Washington, D. C Senate Enfield Conn Hartford Morgan House

Quay Plans Libel Suits Against Newspapers

Washington February twenty three. It is said Senator Quay, returning from Florida, will sue newspapers that published charges against him. His heavy campaign work last year and poor health this year delayed actions, but now he is temporarily free and expected to fully recover health, prompting consideration of libel suits.

House of Representatives Senate Quay Washington City Florida

Government Honors Sherman with Mourning Closures

The executive mansion and all departments closed Saturday in memory of Gen. Sherman. Funeral held in St. Louis. Flags fly at half mast on public and many private buildings. Departments to remain closed Monday for Washington's Birthday observance shifted to the following Monday.

Gen. Sherman Washington City St. Louis Washington

President signs acts on commerce stats and relief measures

The President has signed the act to facilitate collection of commercial statistics under river and harbor appropriations for 1866 and 1867, and an act for the relief of Nathan Kimball a pot master at Ogden Utah. He also signed an act to authorize the Choctaw Coal and Railway company to build a road through the Indian Territory.

Washington, D. C Nathan Kimball Ogden Utah Choctaw Coal and Railway Company Indian Territory

Poisoning at Sherwins Stable Claims Nine Horses

In Celbridge County Kildare nine valuable racing and hunting horses were killed after arsenic was mixed with their oats at Sherwins training stable. The owner list includes the steward of the duke of Leinster, Capt. Thornton, and others, triggering an investigation into the poisoning.

Dubluy Sherwins Training Stable Celbridge County Kildare Duke of Leinster Thornton

Death of a German statesman Count Bylandt

Vienna reports the death of Count Bylandt a German statesman and diplomat from heart disease on Saturday in the city he died following heart issues during his visit to Vienna February 23 1920 1919?

Vienna Count Bylandt Empress Frederick Paris Bonnets

Widow Forgery Case Leaves Prosecution Unpursued

In Carthage Illinois a widow forged a $700 note in the names of John and Michael Newell and wore men's clothes to seek a loan from Mayor A W O Hara. The note failed and the woman left after investigation revealed her sex. The Newells declined to prosecute.

Carthage John Michael Newell Walker Township A.W. O'Hara O’hara John Newell Mike’s Michael Newells Warsaw

Moonlight Outrage Near Cappoquin Wounds One Fighter

Six moonlighters attacked Maj. Ceauruley at Salter Bridge near Cappoquin Waterford. He fired from a window wounding one assailant. The assailants fled and were later arrested after pursuit by the major and his servants.

Dusit Cappoquin Waterford Ireland Ceauruley Salterbridge Chappoquin

Woman slain in Darlington county crime near Society Hill

News from Society Hill in Darlington county reports a farmer Goodson r sending his daughter with $500 to a neighbor. A colored farm hand named Greene followed the girl and cut her throat then seized the money and threw the body into a creek. Greene was captured and likely to be lynched.

Charleston S. C Society Hill Darlington County Goodson Greene

Disestablishment vote in Welsh church debate in parliament

In London on February 23 the motion for Welsh church disestablishment failed 235 to 203 in the house of commons after remarks by Gladstone. Wisconsin Prohibitionists closed their state convention in Madison with emphasis on alliance with the Farmers' Alliance. A jail escape at Painesville saw Tom Graham and three others flee by prying a bolt with a red-hot poker as the sheriff’s wife faced the escape attempt.

London Osborn Morgan House of Commons Gladstone Wales Madison Wis B. E. van Keuren Oshkosh Farmers’ Alliance Painesville Tom Graham Frank Train Will Rogers Chris Sorensen

Engineers Held After New York Tunnel Disaster

Engineer Lewis Fowler and William McManus, Eighty-second street operator, were arraigned in New York on charges linking them to Monday's Fourth Avenue tunnel disaster and held on $10,000 bail each for the upcoming inquiry. News from Chili reports insurgent activity confined to Tarapaca. accuracy questioned. Seven sailors drown when Queen sinks after collision with Queen in the North Sea. Dennis McCarthy, 75, killed by an infuriated bull at Grattan Township. Egyptians capture Tokar after a battle with heavy Arab losses. Osman Digna flees. A New York elevated gatekeeper stops a woman and her children from boarding a car after paying fare.

New York Lewis Fowler William McManus Eighty-second Street New York Central Railroad Fourth Avenue Tunnel

Trade Uncertainty and Mixed Outlook Across Cities

Dun and Co reports ongoing trade uncertainty with East bound Chicago shipments down 28 percent from last year due to crop shortfalls, while Chicago, Savannah, St. Louis, Kansas City show varying upswings. Iron, coal and goods sectors mix with strong confidence and ample money, but silver declines and mortgage taxes loom.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade Chicago American Loan and Trust Company South Memphis Atlanta New Orleans Savannah St. Louis Kansas City St. Paul Minneapolis Omaha Milwaukee Detroit Cleveland Pittsburg Cincinnati

Job stock lines fill Hepat office advertisement

The Hepat office displays a full line of job stock of every description.

Hepat

Syrup of Figs Promises Quick Kidney and Bowel Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as pleasant taste and effective. It claims early action on kidneys and bowels, cleansing and fever relief, curing constipation. The text promotes 50c and $1 bottles and urges buyers to avoid substitutes.

White River Jersey Cattle Co Public Sale Prices May 1891

In Indiana the White River Jersey Cattle Co reports high prices at a late sale. Cicero's Tormentor 20 228, a son of Old Tormentor, and offspring from Landseer's Fancy sold for 235 to 250 dollars. Six head totaled 1225 dollars. A next Jersey sale is set for the third Tuesday in May 1891.

Cicero Indiana Landseer Letitia Hunter MeMe Heifer Ethlo Mande Whitelick

Muncie Commercial Club Promotes Local Prosperity

Property listings from the Muncie Commercial Club advertise numerous real estate bargains on Walnut Street Main Street and surrounding areas. Auctions include houses with 4 to 9 rooms, suburban farms, and multiple lots near Wilard and Ohmer avenues, with prices ranging from 1 600 to 5 000 dollars.

South Walnut St South Side Cues P. O Grant St Kirby. Avenue Vine Street Walnut St Fine Barr Pelea i Riverside Willard Si Spiesta Investment Lota Mock Ave Vermont Street Cear Packet Willard Street Ohmer Ball’s Jeany Mortages eXecu

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