Life of Hon. John Sherman Ends in Ohio
John Sherman, longtime statesman and national figure, died at age 78 from brain exhaustion after a long illness. Born in Lancaster Ohio, he rose from early engineering work to Congress, the Senate, and twice as cabinet secretary, shaping U.S. finance and foreign policy for decades. President McKinley proclaimed national mourning and ordered flags at half mast after his passing.
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Memorial services honor John Sherman in Washington
Official tributes mark the memorial in Grace Episcopal Church as President McKinley Elihu Root and other officials attend. Streets and schools close while Mansfield mourns the nation’s statesman. Sherman's will, valued at 2.5 million mostly in real estate, is probed by Judge Brinkerhoff with probate set for November 15.
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Great Trouble Persists as Boers Attack and Troops March
Cape Town reports continued guerrilla attacks by the Boers causing great trouble. Gen. French faces steady opposition on his march from Carolina to Bethel with 36 casualties. London notes Lord Roberts may return home by mid November. Pretoria proclaims part of the British empire with a royal standard raised and 6,200 troops marching past. Other items include a Treasury ruling that a cow and calf are household effects duty free. Behring Sea seal catches show declines. steel price cuts in London. a Bridgeport burglary. and a record gold balance in Washington.
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Miners End Strike Moves Toward Return to Work
Hazleton Pa Oct 26 The mine workers strike is declared off against companies that complied with the Scranton convention demands and will continue against those that did not. Workers will return to work Monday at former posts as union leaders announce a negotiated wage scale and plan to address grievances through company committees.
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Founder: Perry convicted in White murder case
Philadelphia Oct 27 Charles Perry second of three negroes charged with murdering Prof Roy Wilson White University of Pennsylvania was convicted of murder in the first degree Henry Ivory found guilty two days ago Amos Sterling remains to be tried White was murdered and robbed May 19 three negroes jailed shortly after Bridegroom Hurstberg kills self after wedding in Kansas City Ida C A Schneider 27 of Burlingame Kan Death of 116 year old Edward Henry oldest man in country born 1784 in Culpepper VA five marriages 13 children survivor claimed father of 60 children London Standard confirms Salisbury stays premier and foreign secretary Joseph Chamberlain remains colonies secretary Wisconsin editor A W Merrill dies aged 85 Life term George Moore sentenced to life for murder of Indian farm hand near Champsville Inez Thanksgiving Day
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