Grover Cleveland Dies Sudden in New Jersey Home
Ex President Grover Cleveland died today at Westland Princeton after a heart attack amid hot weather. Mrs Cleveland and Dr Bryant were at his side. four children are with Mrs Perrine in Tamworth New Hampshire. Roosevelt and many officials sent condolences as the town of Princeton mourned with flags at half mast and a private funeral planned for Friday at 5 p.m. Burial will be in Princeton Cemetery.
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Summer Home News Glider Children Attend Funeral
Mrs. He Perrine, mother of Mrs. Grover Cleveland, attends funeral services as the Summer Home news notes the guardianship of four children. The report records local interest in the Perrine family and the Cleveland connection.
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Roosevelt cancels New London trip to attend Cleveland funeral
President Roosevelt learns of Mr. Cleveland's death at Sagamore Hill and immediately abandons plans to attend the university boat races at New London. He will attend the Princeton funeral Friday with Mrs. Roosevelt, traveling by special train and boat via Long Island City and Jersey City.
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Tafts reaction to Cleveland death at Yale exercises
New Haven June 24 Secretary Taft in the commencement procession for Yale officials faculty and graduates learned of former President Cleveland's death. He called it a distinct loss to the American people and praised Cleveland as a truly great man. Ex Senator Spooner also voiced regret after receiving a honorary degree. J Pierpont Morgan declined comment.
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Governor Hughes Proclaims in Wake of Cleveland Death
Albany June 24 Governor Hughes, returning from Cohoes, announced a proclamation on former President Grover Cleveland's death. He cancelled afternoon engagements including Colgate University LL D conferral, and sent a telegram of condolence to Mrs. Cleveland. The governor praised Cleveland's rugged courage and public service.
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Death of Grover Cleveland Shocks London
Ambassador Reid announced the death of Grover Cleveland as the news prompted half mast flags at Dorchester House and the American Embassy in London. Reid recalled a long friendly relation dating to Cleveland's Buffalo mayoralty and praised his sustained popularity in the United States.
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Commanding Figure Says Bryan Tribute to Cleveland
W J Bryan writes a tribute for next week's issue from Lincoln Nebraska on Grover Cleveland's death, praising his leadership, conviction, and responsibility while noting the nation's sense of sorrow. Nor Mack of Buffalo, visiting Bryan, calls Cleveland a leading citizen and a national loss.
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Mr Cleveland's Place In Equitable Board
Equitable Life offices confirm that the Ryan deed of trust sets vacancies among trustees to be filed by surviving members, with names Westinghouse and Shute OLeien among those handling vacancies following stock control transfer from Hyde to Ryan.
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President Roosevelt Decrees National Tribute To Cleveland
The White House announces Grover Cleveland has died at his Princeton home. Roosevelt directs half staff flags for 30 days and honors by War and Navy departments. Consequences include national mourning and formalities marking Cleveland’s long service in public life.
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Governor Hughes Proclaims Half Mast for Grover Cleveland
Governor Charles E Hughes of New York issues a formal proclamation mourning Grover Cleveland. He requests half mast on state buildings including armories and arsenals through June 26, 1908, honoring Cleveland as Buffalo mayor, New York governor, and twice US president. Signed at Albany on June 24, 1908.
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Driving rod breaks on NJ Pacific Express near Bayonne
An eastbound Central Railroad of New Jersey express from Somerville to Elizabeth and then Jersey City endured a dramatic loss when a driving rod snapped through a railroad tie at West Street Bayonne. The engine tipped and the bar pierced ballast but no injuries were reported. Passengers were moved to Jersey City on a Philadelphia flier after the stop.
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Bishops at St Pauls After Pan Anglican Congress
St Pauls Cathedral hosted a thanksgiving service closing the Pan Anglican Congress in London. Thousands waited outside for tickets as over two hundred archbishops and bishops entered in colorful robes to present offerings totaling 1,666,040 dollars. Delegates will enjoy garden party entertainment at Marlborough House hosted by the Prince and Princess of Wales.
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Dewey's Pure Grape Juice Ad in New York
An advertisement for DEWEY'S PURE GRAPE JUICE from Hi. T. Dewey & Bons Co located at 135 Fulton Street New York claims the juice purifies the blood and is very nourishing in plain ad copy.
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Larache Sinks After Fog Rock Collision Off Corunna
A Spanish steamer Larache from Buenos Ayres struck rocks near Corunna in fog, sank quickly, causing a panic. Ninety-seven passengers and fifty-four sailors were aboard, with reports later listing seventeen drowned and two survivors dying. The vessel had begun from Cadiz and aimed for Muros when fog led it to Corunna.
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Two Drown in Squall Off Jamaica Bay
William Werner and William Trogge, both nineteen, drowned when their rowboat capsized during a squall in Jamaica Bay near East New York. Fellow rower John Werner, twenty, would have perished too if not for three men who leapt in to救. Harry Acker, Max Acker, and Thomas Phillips rescued John, freeing his arm pins, then pulled him aboard. The Werner and Trogge bodies remain missing.
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Death on 23d Street Crosstown Rail Claims Electrician
Electrician Martin Murphy thirty five of West 5th street was fatally shocked when his slender steel saw touched an electric channel rail during repair work near 23d street and Ninth avenue. Foreman Robert Neeley was arrested but discharged by the coroner. aide Robert O Leary witnessed Murphy fall.
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Liner Chippewa Strands In Dense Fog Off Montauk Point
The Clyde Line freight steamer Chippewa loaded with lumber resin and watermelons ran aground on a rock near Ditch Plain Station ten miles west of Montauk Point in heavy fog. The crew escaped in lifeboats and a wrecking tug from New York is due by midnight.
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Second Democratic judge backs Taft in St Louis
Circuit Judge Daniel G. Taylor, a Democrat, said he would vote for Taft, citing a need for a constructive statesman and Roosevelt’s warnings. He compared Taft to Cleveland and predicted Democrats not aligned with Bryan would likely support Taft. Federal Judge Elmer B. Adams had issued a similar statement.
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Notorious criminal C F Richards arrested in Boston
Boston police arrested 65 year old C F Francis Richards on a forgery charge at New York request. He is alleged to use aliases including Tord Ashburton and a royal family persona. He is accused of passing worthless checks totaling 10 dollars against Samuel Giants of Hotel Preston.
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Heat Ends Six Lives as Relief Rain Strikes City
Heat killed four people in the metropolitan district and indirectly caused two more deaths. A 93 degree high gave way to rain and wind that toppled a derrick injuring three ironworkers as hundreds watched. Dozens were prostrated, horses collapsed, and a captain and his wife drowned after a barge incident near East 29th Street.
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Heat Claims Seven in Pittsburg Over Two Days
Telegraph dispatch from Pittsburg reports extreme heat over two days caused seven deaths since midnight and more than twenty prostrations. among the deceased is 96 year old George W. Weddell, a prominent local figure, with six additional probable fatalities anticipated.
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