Death of Logan Surrenders to sudden illness and death
The report details John A Logan dying three minutes after three in the afternoon after a rapid decline from brain complications. The scene at his bedside includes many politicians and family members, with tributes pouring in from national figures and veteran groups. Funeral preparations and condolences flow from Chicago, Albany, and Washington as the nation mourns a prominent Civil War general and senator.
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Bio
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Rie
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Dee
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Morton
Levi BP. Morton
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Albany
Mahy Arthur McElnot
HeLen N Hennpon
Arthur
Washington
Salina
A. F. Woucott
Gen. Logan
Bloomington
John A. Logan
John A Logan
Thin City
John A. Lexan
A.C. Sweet
Wabhington
Farnest
Ohio
H. I. Bays
Ken
Secago
Amy
Republic of Minois
Knights of Labor split threat over charter demands
In Pincananrisa Virginia the Knights of Labor face a potential mass withdrawal as assemblies demand a trades charter for machine contractors. Powderly opposes granting the charter, and many assemblies threaten to sever ties if not approved today, with thousands nationwide at risk. A separate Chicago incident reports a streetcar collision with a St Louis express, injuring four passengers lightly.
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Dee
Knights of Labor
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General Executive Board
Champ Oo
Ackemie
Philadelphia
Order
Pinkerton Announces Arrests in Adams Express Robbery Case
Detective Pinkerton says three men were arrested for the Adams express robbery near Madison and Halstead, identified by five witnesses. others remain at large in Missouri. Winnebago Indians seek government aid as payments lag into debt, with a call for a special agent. Rumors of graft surface over a steam fire engine purchase, stirring talk of investigation.
Mussfeldt Sentenced After Riot Conviction
Carl Mussfeldt, recently convicted of rioting in the Milwaukee Garden during last spring's labor troubles, was sentenced today to four months in the house of correction. The sentence had been suspended but violence toward his family and others prompted the judge to act. Cards announced the marriage of Miss Mary N. Sherman and Burchard Austin Hayes, to take place December 30 in Norway, Ohio. Brewers in Pumeraventa faced a wage cut of 15 to 20 percent with potential strikes planned to force restoration. Charles Knapp, once respected in Cunsea Mass, imprisoned by creditors. suspected debt totaling about 30,000 with no assets found. Henry Weber arrested in Marways Wis for stealing from relatives, targeting an overcoat at his mother's residence. Indiana Starch Company of Frasix, Ind, assigned for creditors with liabilities around 40,000 and assets 15,000. plant to close after corn stock is used.
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Cockrell
Baum
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Thie
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Jnsting Jong
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House of Correction
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Cunsea
Mass
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Marwavrks
Henry Weber
Jackson Street
Frasxiix
Ind
Indiana Starch Company
John W. Racgadale
Cox Honored With Sultan Diploma At New York Reception
The Hon. S. S. Cox, ex minister to Turkey, was honored in New York with the Diploma of the Order of Meredie and a cordon of the first grade presented by the sultan. Cox accepted the decoration and praised the Turkish envoy’s messages in a brief speech. Also reported are Senator Logan halting inaugural preparations in Madison, Wisconsin. a Chicago store's sheriff sale of 19,000 dollars in liabilities. Henry M. Stanley’s London departure for Zanzibar. visits to the pope by the Comte de Paris and the Duc d Aumale. Joliet Christmas celebrations at the state penitentiary. and the sudden death of J. S. Snyder in Ume, Wisconsin.
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Zanzibar
America
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Duc D'Aumale
Rome
Christmas Drunk In Washington D Taffluences
On Christmas Day in Washington a large crowd was intoxicated at the taverns and on the streets. Police detained over a hundred revelers while many others were sent home. Temperance supporters observed widespread drunkenness and debated moral suasion versus prohibitive laws, arguing paternal authority may be needed.
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Christman
Washington
Nquor
Temperance Cause
Poisoned camp incident shocks logging camp near Cameron
Thirteen men at William Foster's logging camp north of Cameron were poisoned on Friday by suspected canned fruit. Drips and vomiting reported among victims. none yet fatally injured though several are in critical condition. Authorities investigate cause and extent of contamination.
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Kar Ciamr
Wisie i
William Foster
Cameron
President vows no more territorial offices appointments
Dec 27 report from Wasinxcros states the President will appoint only territorial residents to territorial offices. He previously rewarded New York Democrats with top posts, angering supporters nationwide. Western Democrats predict backlash at the 1888 convention over perceived arbitrary apportionment.
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New York
Empire State
Grover Cleveland
Bacque
Senate Rejects Nominations In District. Indebtedness To Be Addressed
The Senate will not confirm the nominations of the public printer or the recorder of deeds for the district. The public printer faces bipartisan opposition and cannot be confirmed. The recorder of deeds, a colored man from Albany, is rejected. the president intends to keep him in office. Congress will be asked to relieve the district of its indebtedness, with a plan to extinguish the debt shared by the United States.
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Manderson
Allison
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Albany
District of Columbia
Wasnixetos
Congress
United States
Postmaster General Vilas backs third class office reforms
Dec 27 report highlights grading and rent allowances for small post offices to be built and used exclusively for post office functions. Proposes government funded buildings, rents paid from box rents and stamp commissions, and clerk hire costs. Critics say Hatton plan, if adopted, could save rents over ten years. Vilas may gain credit if he pushes the idea.
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The Fair Failure Causes Collapse At Milwaukee Store
An execution is issued in favor of J Farwell Co against Harris Sons owners of The Fair in Milwaukee. The store closed Christmas Eve on attachments. assets are about 90000 with liabilities over 3100000. Harris and Sons assigned to George Tracy with 90000 bond. Farwell filed an attachment for 23000. liabilities noon estimate 41157. Weather notes and other brief items follow.
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Christmas Appinals in Mirawather Wisconsin
Christmas day in Mirawather Wis where Charles A Anderson and Dana Sraletl both of Milwantre were married by the Rev George Ide.
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Assured by a Fall at Dyer Home
The wife of Judge Charles E. Dyer, attending her son's wedding in Dodeeville, fell in fall injuries including internal trauma and a sprained ankle and knee. She is confined to her home. In Eur Cian, Wis, John Weidler of the Chicago hunting party, missing since earlier, was found in a deteriorated condition with frostbite. recovery doubtful.
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Unknown Man Killed By Train In Wis near City Limits
An elderly veteran about seventy five years old died when struck by a passenger train on the St. Paul road near the city limits around three yesterday afternoon. He appeared intoxicated and showed no awareness of locomotive signals. Two whisky bottles were found in his pocket. identity could not be established from his person. The body was taken to the morgue for examination.
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Fire and debris bury workers as city theatres burn
Fire swept through the New Temple theatre in Pinapeiriuta, burying two men under debris after the roof collapsed. The blaze spread to nearby Washington Hotel as fire crews fought the flames. The theatre, owned by William Singerly, cost $400,000 with $127,000 insurance. two workers died, one survived.
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Fires Strike Hotels and Firms Across Cities
Headlines recount devastating fires Sunday and Saturday at Clifton House in Marquette Michigan, W J Browns drug store, Powers Walker Canker factory in Grand Rapids, George Heathers Co in New York, M J Mitchell jewelry in Denver, Munson warehouse in Hudson Wisconsin, Pfeifer Lowenburgh color works in New York, and a Louisiana cotton yard fire. Losses range from thousands to tens of thousands with limited insurance. Also noted are deaths of Captain George Kea in St Louis and bookmaker William H Johnson in Bridgeport, plus a Rockford Illinois manufacturing company insolvency and a substantial walking race prize event.
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New York
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