09 Oct 1891
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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1891
Page
1
A speaker urges buyers to take advantage of discounts offered on cash purchases. He promises 10 percent off for bills of 100 dollars or more and 5 percent off for purchases of 50 dollars or more, urging readers not to send orders elsewhere.
London and Dublin newspapers report the sudden death of Irish leader Charles Stewart Parnell at his Brighton home after a weeks illness from a chill. Details show a long health decline, a devoted wife by his side, and shock in political circles with mentions of his career and O Sheas case. Also noted are concurrent obituaries of Sir John Pope Hennessy and Rt. Hon. William Henry Smith.
Chicago Oct 3 The Irish Nationalist convention adopts a new constitution for the League making it distinctly American and independent of the parliamentary party. A clause boycotting English goods is well received. Officers elected include President Hae Hatton Lincoln Neb, first VP Patrick Boyle Toronto, second VP M D Galeher New York, third VP B J OConnor Augusta Ga, Treasurer Willman Lymard New York City.
Chicago observes a public holiday as a grand ceremony honors Ulysses S Grant. The unveiling of his statue at Lincoln Park draws crowds, with Gov. officials, veterans, and families attending. Colonel Jesse Grant and relatives join the ceremony. Major General Miles presides, and a naval salute marks the moment.
The text surveys Oscar Grant era virtues, praising leaders from Adams to Warren and stressing citizenry over show. It describes a Chicago Palmer House meeting that launched a statue to ex-president Grant, noting subscriptions and a $200,000 cost for a large bronze equestrian monument. It also reports other varied early 1900s items from New York society, including a Cleveland birth and a Wilde connection.
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