Garfield Remains Moved From Tomb in Secret Lakeview Vault
A Cleveland report recounts four friends of President Garfield secretly removing his remains from a Lakeview Cemetery tomb. After guard measures were lifted, detectives warned of grave robbers, prompting a covert relocation to an obscure vault in the cemetery. The story ties to the Garfield monument dedication planned for early spring.
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Endicott
Garfield
Edall Telegham
Dispatch
Cleveland
Lakeview
Stewart
Lincoln
United States
Mr. Lincoln
Chicago
Four Men Move Garfield Remains to Hidden Tomb
Four men entered a cemetery vault at night to transfer a double oak and metal casket from its sarcophagus. After toiling to remove and reseal the lid, they placed the casket in a secluded burial spot and returned to report to the Garfield family. The public has frequented the temporary tomb, while officials vow protection and secrecy for the permanent resting place.
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Garfield
Lakeview
Mrs. Garfield
Pie
Cleveland
Sean
Mayors Deny Marriage Scandal In Denver Case
In New York a sensational Denver tale links ex mayor Fulton and Emma Johnson to alleged divorce, a 200000 dollar fortune, and a fictitious shooting. Fulton denies marriage and divorce claims, calling the report unjust and harmful and declined further Denver return.
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Talegham
New York
Denver
Col
Pittsburg
Andy” Fulton
Gas City
Emma Johnson
Andy Fulton
New Yorker
Leonard le Duc
Fulton
Johnson
Colorado Ranch
Falcon
Dena
Pigalleres
Ania
Surprising seizure hits South Pennsylvania Railroad
Harrisburg February 18 Sheriff Sheesley reported that he levied on and took into execution the South Pennsylvania Railroad including all corporate rights and property. The roadbed tracks bridges stations depots and all improvements are seized and will be sold in McConnellsburg on March 15 for cash. F J Grotevent secretary of the company expressed complete surprise.
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Sheesley
Pittman
South Pennsylvania Railroad
McConnellsburg
F. J. Grotevent
World Fair Conference Committee Reaches Accord
Aupary New York February 18 The World Fair Conference Committee met tonight and finally agreed on a report to be presented to the Tapetae tomorrow. The agreement is signed by all members present and reflects accord with the Depew Fee.
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Aupary
N. Y
Depew Fee Eck Oe Ees Mae
Editor Brown Acquired
MEADVILLE February 18 in the cause of the commissioners against R B Brown the proceedings report a change in ownership or control involving editor Brown and related legal action.
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Brown
Meadville
R. B. Brown
Arrest of Cronin suspect in St Louis sparks case twist
In St Louis Detective Thomas and local sleuths arrest J. B. Kelly in the Cronin murder inquiry. Kelly, denying Smith alias, is held as a Cronin suspect amid guarded exchanges with Chicago authorities and reporters. He claims innocence and plans to protect his future.
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Chicago
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Ziegler
Pine Street
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Dan Coughlin
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San Francisco
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Ice Man
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Bul Eile
Pesta Tia
Chicago and Alton
Clark
Pepetanst
Hatfield Faction Member Executed After WV Murder Plot
Jilison Mounts was hanged for taking part in the murder of Miss Ala fair McCoy and her brother. The Hatfields attempted to poison jail guards with strychnine via the jail cook, aiming to rescue Mounts. The plot failed as the cook notified authorities, and the outlaws fled to West Virginia mountains.
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Alafair McCoy
Mounts
Hatfield
West Virginia
Poisoning of Daly Stirs Open Parliament Debate
A heated Commons session discussed alleged cruelty to Irish prisoner Daly. Officials admitted Daly was poisoned but blamed medical negligence and said the incident was accidental. The debate featured Tory attacks and calls for inquiry, with party lines and coercion policy under scrutiny.
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Dynamiter Daly
Daly
Mr. Healy
Matthews
Balfour
Ireland
O’brien
Pee Rees
Earl Spencer
George Yan
Thirteen Women and Three Men Arrested in Vandalism Case
A special dispatch from Spickardaville Mo reports Constable Francis served warrants on thirteen women and three men charged with malicious destruction of property. The group offered no resistance and posted bonds of fifty dollars each to await appearance before a justice.
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Kkansas Ciry
Times
Spickardaville
Francis
Indies
Woman Suffragists Unite In City Meeting
A special telegram from Sosy reports a joint meeting in February where the National and American Woman Suffrage Associations merged into a single organization. The move signals unified leadership for the suffrage effort in the region.
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Woman Suffragista Unite
Wasursoros
Sosy
Woman Suffrage Associations
Parnell Divorce Suit Extended By Supplementary Petition
February 18 report notes Captain O'Shea filed a supplementary petition in the Parnell divorce case extending the period of alleged unfaithfulness. The extension also delays filing of answers and may push trial to autumn, per O'Brien's solicitor Wontner.
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Lowpox
O'Shea
O'Briea
Wontner
Count of Paris Visit to Santa Rosa Estate in Cuba
The Count of Paris and his party left Havana today for a visit to the Santa Rosa estate and will depart the island on March 9. Reports say the Duc dOrleans and President Carnot are en route to the frontier with permission granted.
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Cuba
Havana
Santa Rosa
Duke of Orlaan
Paris
Carnot Ee the Duc d’Orleans
Official intimidation in the election canvass
In Brunx on February 18 opposition papers report government pressure during elections. General de Verdy du Verns allegedly promised Spendau workmen 13,000,000 marks for improved dwellings and warned them not to vote for opposition candidates. The claim suggests vote buying in a heated political race.
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Brunx
General de Verdy du Verns
Not Anxious for Office Emperor Shuns Rhine Governorship
Beruix February 18 Dr Miquel declined the Rhine provinces governorship though pressed by the German Emperor after Von Berlepsch moved to minister of commerce Herr Maybach the public works minister offered to resign but the Emperor forbids his resignation.
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Dr. Miquel
Rhine
von Berlepsch
Herr Maybach
Germano Soldiers Called Out After Saxony Meeting Fight
Berlin reports at Multhausen in Saxony a Socialist election meeting erupted into a clash as soldiers were summoned to restore order. Thirty persons were wounded in the affray and the incident drew urgent dispatches from the area.
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Berlin
Multhausen
Saxony
For a Big Figure: Philadelphia Female Forger Nets Over 100000
Special telegram reports Julia Lippincott the expert forger whose thefts exceed 100 000 dollars. She drained estates and trust accounts, using forged names and misappropriating funds from Mrs Haines Mrs Scattergood and others. Creditors include Sharpless Brothers Granville B Haines Strawbridge & Clothier John Wanamaker and Dobson firms.
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Philadelphia
Julia Lippincott
Granville B. Haines
Strawbird, & Clothier
John Wanamaker
John
James Dobson
Strengthen the Militia Cites U S Threats in Ottawa Speech
Washington February 18. Hon Peter Mitchell warned Canadian authorities about United States militia danger after ex Governor Baker's statements. Adjutant General Kelton says the warning aims to arouse larger militia. Canada has 26 000 troops, 1 000 trained, rest drilled infrequently. Support grows for Henderson bill to empower the President to call 103 000 extra men in emergency.
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Wasuineronr
Peter Mitchell
Ottawa
Foraker
United States
Dominion
Mitchell
Kelton
Apede
Stace
One Democrat May Bolt on Redistricting
Columnus reports Senator Sonorant Democrat of Erie County plans not to vote for the congressional redistricting bill in its present form. He objects that Erie would share a district with Lucas County, and a Lucas County congressman could neglect Erie’s harbor. The bill likely passes the House but may fail in the Senate without Sonorant’s vote, while Republicans expect a party gain and fear broad opposition to the gerrymander.
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Columnus
Sonorant
Erie County
Lucas County
Erie
Lucas
House
Senate
Inventor Albert Johnson Dies En Route to Lawyer
Special teledup from New York reports Albert L. Johnson inventor of the platform switch for street cars collapsed and died while heading to his attorney's office in the city today. The sudden death shocks the transit and engineering communities.
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New York
Albert L. Johnson
Pittsburg Election Ends Quiet and Rowdy in One Day
A calm election day in Pittsburg contrasted with bitter campaigning and sharp losses. Key results include Alderman Cassidy losing in the First ward and George Munro defeated in the Twenty-eighth, with orderly crowds and only eight regular drunks at Central Station as vote returns rolled in.
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Pittsburg
Flinn
Cassidy
P. J. Donanne
George N. Munro
McCurry
Twenty
F. C. Reinhower
J. Martin Shafer
Carlisle
Law and Order
Central Station
Gleams of Enthusiasm Marked Political Victory in Pittsburg
The streets show a flow of people as Republicans celebrate Foley leading to victory. Reports indicate Gourley won with a night known majority over Bailey, reflecting a disciplined campaign and seasoned leadership.
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Gourley
Pittsburg
John H. Bailey
William McCallin
Bulletins Draw Quiet Crowd To Dis Patch Office
The Dispatch reports a large but orderly crowd outside its Fifth Avenue office as election bulletins arrive from polling places in both cities. About 1,000 onlookers watched in silence as updates were posted, with police present but not needed. The Southside branch at 1220 Garson Street also displayed bulletins telephoned from the main office.
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Dis Patch
Fifth Avenue
Southside
Toe Disputos
Garson Street
Serene Southside election draws lively crowds at polls
The quiet yet spirited Southside election drew large crowds of women around polling districts. Voters crowded districts from early morning to evening as candidates and campaigns engage heavily, with lively scenes around the polls.
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Southside
Ward fights spark wave of regular ticket rejection
Report notes heavy ticket splitting in wards Twenty-sixth Twenty-ninth Thirty-first with a strong challenge to incumbents. Burleigh and Gripp toured key wards in the afternoon as Republicans feared losses in Twenty-sixth Twenty-eighth Twenty-ninth where a Republican faced strong danger.
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Burleigh
Gripp
Hugh
Sollel Ead
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