09 Nov 1894
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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1894
Page
1
News dispatch reports the death of Russia’s ruler at Livadia after a long illness. Grand Duke Nicholas I ascends, with cannon salutes signaling the end of an era. International reaction spreads sympathy for the imperial family.
A fragmented obituary review outlines the life of Alexander I of Russia, noting his strong physique, strict honesty, and belief in divine right. It recounts his birth on May 10 1845, lineage, marriage to Alix of Hesse-Darmstadt, and core personality traits including courage, labor discipline, and religious devotion amid claims of cruelty in Siberia.
New York and other states saw divided forecasts as Republicans and Democrats issued optimistic tallies. Key figures Morton Hill Grant clashed over mayoral and statewide gains amid betting odds, while Congress and state tickets across Indiana Nebraska Ohio counted on party waves and local races.
Fragmentary notes report sugar price movement in Philadelphia and a Bristol honors event. Also mentions a church mission board conference in Chicago and a Lake Shore railroad directors meeting with D W Caldewelle as chair.
The article catalogs a wide array of mid November events including school attendance in the United States Dr W T Harr commissioner of education notes 23 percent attendance, a Mass fire in Newburyport destroys 80000, Thanksgiving proclaimed, various political and diplomatic notes from Washington to London, and military movements in Europe Asia and the Americas. It mentions the death of Russia's czar and a rumored cardinal appointment in South America along with local crime and infrastructure items.
Old claims and disputes over sewer patents are noted as being settled swiftly. The report highlights the securing of land patents for sewer rights in the area.
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