Inaugural Train Arrives for Harrison's Historic Move
A packed crowd awaits General Harrison as preparations for his White House arrival unfold. The 10x14 seal leather bag with gold trim arrives from Chicago, containing silver toilet sets worth about 150 dollars. The private car Iolanthe seats 15 and includes dining, sleeping, and kitchen facilities for the press party. The journey proceeds by day to Washington with planned stops and possible speech at Columbus.
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Harrison
America
Commercial
J. H. Smallwood
Springfield
Mass
Pittsburg
Iolanthe
Chicago
Pullman Company
Harrison Taft
The
Press Association
New York
Disration
Halford
Tibbitt
Pastor bids farewell to General Harrison at First Presbyterian
In Indianapolis on February 4 General Harrison and Mrs. Harrison attended a packed First Presbyterian Church service. Rev. M. L. Haines delivered a heartfelt sermon on divine presence as the Harrison family received a public goodbye. Walking to their home after the service they greeted neighbors, with a 400-strong veteran escort meeting at Ohio and Pennsylvania streets for the departure tomorrow at 2:15 PM.
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Indianapolis
Harrison
First Presbyterian
M. L. Haines
Paul
Mar’s Hill
Rector
Dr. Haines
Gen Harrison
McKee
America
General
Hovey
Denny
Ohio
Pennsylvania
George H. Thomas Post
Inauguration Preparations Near Baltimore and Washington
The party will move from Harrisburg toward Baltimore with crowds expected at the city but a procession is unlikely due to station constraints. The final leg to Washington will be via the Baltimore and Potomac line, reaching the capital around 3 o clock. General Harrison’s four bay horses, three matched, are to be sent by express to Washington this week for potential inauguration use, with carriages already shipped from South Bend.
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Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Potomac
Harrison
South Bend
Vais
Ce Eidoy Wa
Chamber
Treasury
Morton
White House Moves In Progress As Cleveland Leaves
Special Telegram from Washington reports preparations for the Cleveland departure. Steward Sinclair oversees packing of personal effects while President elect Harrison prepares to assume residence. Only five will depart the White House. pets Kay and Hector may stay.
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Harrison
White House
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Wasnincros
Steward Sinclair
Washington
Congress
Lasmont
Kay
St. Bernard
Hector
Cabinet Strain Holds As Change in Cabinet Feared
Indianapolis February 24 Russell Harrison arrives with his wife and baby and Senator Saunders from Nebraska while Colonel A B Norton of Dallas stands noted for hair length. The Cabinet endures a week of strain with possible changes to come including Eastward drift in the Na partment and talk of Redfield Proctor Goff and Whitelaw Reid as potential figures.
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Moen
Lock
Indianapolis
Russell Harrison
West
Alvin M. Saunders
Nebraska
Hays
St. Louis
A. B. Norton
Dallas
Tex
Henry Clay
New York
Redfield Proctor
Vermont
Goff
West Virginia
Whitelaw
Esha Cece
Court of St. James
Blaine
Put up Job Alleged in Pennsylvania State Race Scheme
A disputed report claims ex State Chairman Andrews urged Senator Rutan to accept a tainted offer for State Treasurer to block opposition to Senator Delamater for Governor. It alleges Andrews pressed Rutan with conditions, Rutan refused, and the plan shifted to nominating Boyer to blunt Prohibitionists and help Delamater, with Quay's stance uncertain.
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Risburg
Andrews
Rutan
Boyer
Delamater
Anton Paliticians
Republican Party
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Rover
Dispatch 4
Philadelphia
Tom Bayne
Ntan
Ratan
Moyes
Crawford
Senate
Bover
Prohibitionists Near Defeat as Dems Eye City Victory
Fragmented OCR notes indicate a political shift with possible removal of Boyer from influence and a Democratic win scenario. An alliance among three allies and local figures could push Prohibitionists out, centering control in Philadelphia on liquor interests and party alignment ahead of a forthcoming amendment vote.
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Yisrael
Amstaccas
Boyer
Philadelphia
Fever Panic Grips City and Mandan
Scarlet fever spreads rapidly in the region causing officials to close churches and schools and consider drastic measures. The Mayor orders entertainment centers shut while Mandan faces higher infection. Legislature may halt as fumigation and sickroom precautions escalate. Comedian John Dillon is reported killed this week, affecting local performances.
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Bismance
Mandan
Aes
Board of Health
Snd
John Dillon
Graveyard Insurance Scandal Hits Pennsylvania Mules
Fraudulent insurance schemes in Reading involve fake graveyard and marriage coverages by sub agents who insured sick horses, swindling stockholders after horses died. President ex Alderman Fisher states trusted officers unaware of the deceit.
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Distatch
Pennsylvania
Reading
Fisher
Anthracite Mines Reduce Output Amid Slump
Philadelphia reports a bleak coal outlook with production cutbacks. The Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co halted operations at eight to nine large collieries in Summit region, putting about 5 000 workers idle. Reading Coal and Iron Co trimmed hours to three quarters, four days a week, affecting roughly 21 collieries and about one third of overall anthracite output. Other Schuylkill district collieries have been idle since the 1st.
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Philadelphia
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Summit
Old Lehigh
Reading Coal and Iron Cam
Reading Company
Schuylkill
Mackey syndicate completes purchase of Illinois and St. Louis line
D W Mackey president arrives in St Louis with G F Evans to finalize the bargain with the Illinois and St. Louis directors. Purchase price set at 125 dollars for preferred stock, signaling control and immediate construction of the Belleville to St. Louis line and connections to coal mines. Plans include a possible entry into St Louis via the Merchants bridge.
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St. Louis
Mackey Syndicate
Illinois and St. Louis Railroad
Belleville
Verde and
Carondelet
D. W. Mackey
Evansville
Terresure
Indianapolis
Peoriaes
G. F. Evans
Louisville
Mysteriously Missing Cashier At Railroads Office
Charles Williams, cashier of the Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland and Indianapolis and Erie Railroads in Cincinnati, has been absent since last Wednesday night. His accounts are under examination but no discrepancies have been found.
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Crsersgatt
Charles Williams
Cincinnati
Columbus
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Erie
Goulds son eyed for Missouri Pacific post
A February 24 item notes uncertainty over filling the Second Vice President role at Missouri Pacific in the March 12 election. It adds that Edward Gould, the three year old son of Mr Gould, is speculated to be elected to the position.
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Edward Gould
The
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Gould
Edward
Tragic Gas Leak Claims Two in Chicago
February 24 report from Chicago states Olof Hanson and his cousin Neils Olesen were found dead in Olofs room. Authorities believe a gas leak occurred after they returned home and forgot to turn off the gas light.
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Chicaco
Olof Hanson
Neils Olesen
White Caps tar and feather women in Indiana reform vigilantes
A sensational report from Brownsville Indiana recounts the White Caps raiding Hardscrabble Jefferson county taking twenty men to the Davis home at midnight. They tarred and feathered Tillie Davis while her husband Willard and their sick son watched in fear. They forced Davis outside barefoot on the frozen ground and demanded Emeline Davis. Other locals such as John C Bladen faced similar intimidation and beatings as vigilante actions spread in the region.
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Erownsvills
Svp
Ind
Madison
Jefferson County
Willard Davis
Tillie
Emeline Davis
Milo Davis
Willard
the Hollow
Woolly
George Immot
Eagle Hollow
Bee Camp
Davis
Estecky
Oppoite County
Ciy
Renue
Brooksburg
Hine
William Bro
Kentucky
Brown
Endlee
Sppece
Brc
Nam Asper N
Davis House
Pulliam
Louisville
Ease
County
Lawder
Davis Home
Eddie
Emeline
Ora
John C. Bladen
Bladen
Sear Aan
Troekonns
Neoery Epyoaie
Bold in Their Love Elopers Wed Amid Ire of Father
Maud Tighe and Henry O'Neil, once separated by class and kin, married quietly in Boston as the aggrieved father neared the port aboard the steamer Etruria. The couple, once linked publicly in the Dispatch, expressed happiness and mutual affection despite the looming parental disapproval. The ceremony was conducted by Rev L B Bates at the Seamen's Bethel. The newlyweds planned to stay with friends in East Boston until the father arrives, then face the consequences of their union.
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Dobbs
Dispatch
Boston
Etruria
Maud Tighe
Henry O'Neil
L. B. Bates
Bethel
Boy Dies From Wood Lodged In Intestine In Newark
George Williams eight year old son of Osias Williams was buried from St Patrick Cathedral after dying from a piece of wood lodged in his intestines. The wood with a string attached was placed in his mouth during a school repair and caused puncture leading to illness and death.
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Newark
N.J
George Williams
Osias Williams
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Distress Signal From Iroquois Reported Near Hatteras
Captain Kemble of the steamer Iroquois arriving from New York reports heavy weather and fog on February 23 near South Hatteras shoals. A flash light and distress signal were seen to the eastward, but visibility hindered communication and the vessel was soon lost from sight.
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Charvestoy
8. C
Kemble
Iroquois
New York
South Hatteras Shoals
Train Derails After Broken Rail Near Ralston
A northbound Nor thern Central passenger train was thrown from the track near Ralston by a broken rail. About 15 passengers were aboard. one reportedly fatally injured while another car rolled down an embankment after overturning twice. Passengers endured freezing conditions during the wait for rescue.
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Wintramfront
Northern Central Railroad
Ralston
Dale
Anne
Turpentine Explosion Causes Major Factory Fire
A turpentine explosion at a three story brick complex on Canal Street in Chicago caused a $45,000 blaze this morning. The loss falls largely on the firm led by A B Rich, with the rest spread among a dozen manufacturing concerns. Most properties are insured.
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Chicago
Canal Street
8. B
Amon B
Inauguration Preparations and Parade Details
A lengthy notice outlines costs for attending inaugural events, transport, and attire. It notes ticket limits for Senate and House members, outdoor ceremony on March 4, and massive crowds. The article previews the grand parade, ball plans, and venue improvements for the event.
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