Death of William Windom at New York banquet
The Hon. William Windom, U S Secretary of the Treasury, died suddenly at Delmonico's during the New York Board of Trade and Transportation banquet. About 250 leaders heard him finish his speech and request no applause to prolong the program. He spoke clearly and in good health, then collapsed moments after the closing words.
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New York
William Windom
New York Board of Trade and Transportation
Jordan L. Mott
Oscar 8. Strauss
Seth E. Thomas
D. Parker Morgan
Arnoux
the Treasury
W. T. Robinson
E. J. Whitney
John H. Coverley
Brooklyn
Windom
Henley
Murat Halstead
Erhardt
Mr. Arnoux
Tracy
Washin
Speech Sparks and Medical Emergency at Public Gathering
Words on commerce and national strength preceded a jarring scene as Secretary Windom slumped from his chair in a crowded room, causing gasps and a rush for aid. Ex-Judge Arnoux announced Thomas F. Bayard as Windom’s successor while Secretary Tracy tried to assist amid rising alarm and urgent pleas for water.
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Arnoux
Bayard
Cleveland
Windom
Tracy
Ambrose Snow
Arcouz
Secretary Windom Dies At New York Banquet
At a New York Board of Trade and Transportation dinner, Secretary William Windom collapsed and died within minutes after finishing a speech on commerce. Doctors' attempts at resuscitation failed. Windom had a recent history of heart disease and was in apparent good health prior to the gathering.
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Secretary Windom
Mr. Windom
Windom Death Telegraphed to President and Family
A telegraphic dispatch announced the death of Mr. Windom. Secretary Tracy directed the message to President Hiu and another to Mrs. Windom and her two daughters, who were in Washington, urging them to take the first train to this city.
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James B. Colgate
Tracy
Hiu
Windom
Washington hears shock news of Windom death in New York
The Washington social scene learned Secretary Windom died in New York with the President breaking the news at Wanamaker's. Mrs Windom and family were in shock as guests departed, and the President, Proctor, and Wanamaker later consoled the widow and orphans. Windom’s son, an architect in the Treasury office, resides in Washington.
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Washington
Windom
New York
Waonamaker’s
Harrison
Wanamaker Mansion
Supervising Architect
Treasury Department
The Secretaries Career Windom A Broad Public Life
William Windom born Belmont county Ohio May 10 1827 rose from Knox county Prosecuting Attorney to Minnesota congressman 1859 1869 senator 1870 1881 cabinet secretary of the treasury under Garfield Harrison and Arthur. He headed Indian Affairs committees and appropriations and Foreign Affairs in the Senate and left Washington to attend a New York Board of Trade banquet where he would outline government policy.
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs
United States Senate
Daniel S. Norton
Garfield
Treasury
President shocked by Windom’s death report
The President was overwhelmed and unable to speak after receiving news of Secretary Windom’s death. The moment of the announcement left him shocked and sorrowful as he processed the loss.
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Washington
Windom
READING'S NEW MOVE AIMS AT RAILROAD ALLIANCE
A Philadelphia and Reading dispute with the Central Railroad of New Jersey leads to shifting New York freight and coal to the Lehigh Valley, amid talk of a Reading Lehig Valley alliance and the Port Reading railroad project. President McLeod cites Communipaw handling as inadequate. Jersey Central stock falls on the exchange.
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New York
Philadelphia and
Reading
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Lehigh Valley Railroad
New Port Reading
Boundbrook
Perth Amboy
Lehig Valley
McLeod
Deadly Electric Wire Accident Claims Life at Edgar Thomson
At the Edgar Thomson works in Homestead on Saturday an electrical accident killed William Brown and severely shocked George King and a bystander. Brown wrongly handled a live line after it had been thrown down, connecting both ends and receiving an fatal jolt while King suffered serious injuries. A third man who rushed to aid was shocked but saved by a coworker who cut the wire with a crowbar.
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Homer Lee
Durant
Ambrose Ssow
Whitney
Mr. Windom
Windom
Dr. Whitney
Dr. Robinson
Digitalis
Tracy
Erhardt
Miller
Homestead
Edgar Thomson Works
William Brown
George King
Brown
King
Ladner Nominated by Democrats for Mayor
Special Telegram from Philadelphia reports Ladner was today nominated by the Democratic Party as their candidate for mayor. The nomination marks a key step in the city’s political race.
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Ladner
Philadelphia
Democrats
Pennsylvania Republicans Mildly Rebuff Cameron in Legislature
A party line vote in Harrisburg approved a resolution urging Pennsylvania Senators to back the federal elections bill. Governor Pattison may veto the measure as Cameron supporters face pressure from both factions while the House prepares to handle the message.
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Harrisburg
Cameron
Pennsylvania
Williamson
Huntingdon
Harrison
White House
Johnson
Cameron County
Senate
Pennsylvania House debates ballot reform amid party lines
In a heated session Luzerne County and Philadelphia members clash over a call for roll call on a ballot reform resolution. Speakers advocate party loyalty, federal ties, and reform, while votes end party line amid crowded lobbies and cheers.
Objection To Tax Bill Prompts Committee Debate In Harrisburg
Harrisburg January 29. In the Ways and Means Committee a key objection arises to the State Revenue Commission tax bill. Finley argues to distinguish gross and net income, warning the clause taxing all earnings over 300 may hit corporations. Price defends terms while Grange leader Rhone backs corporate tax shifts to relieve farmland inequalities and Attorney General McCamant favors reallocating liquor license revenue and state taxes to counties.
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Ways and Means
House
State Revenue Commission
Giles D. Price
Commission
Finley
Washington County
Supreme Court
Price
Leonard H. Rhone
State Grange
McCamant
Treasuries
Ouse
Pattison May Veto Likely On Cameron Election Bill
Harrisburg January 29 Democrats boast Governor Pattison will veto the concurrent resolution urging Senator Cameron to support the elections bill. They say a Democrat cannot sign a measure backing Cameron for a bill Democrats oppose. If vetoed, the move could spark more legislative drama as Republicans trail by just a couple votes of a two thirds majority.
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House of Representatives
United States
Gobin
Cameron
Thompson
Harrisburg
Dick Quay
William R. Leeds
Washington
Mr. Thompson
Packer
Tioga
Cee House of Congress
Robinson
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Ross
Williamson
House
Penrons
Speaker Thompson
Senate
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Brooks
Coray
Luzerne County
Taggart
Apeak
Stewart
Philadelphia
Jesse M
Mr. Coray
Baker
Congress
South
Magain
Dela L Dry
Johnston
Washire Thoias
Alr
Seulor
Captain Skinner
Rendlicans
Pattison
Wasurxetox
No Extra Session Looms As Congress Rushes Business
Lawmakers move swiftly to clear bills and avert delays after a period of postponed work. Leadership signals pressure to wrap key measures before the recess, with party talks centered on spending, oversight, and policy priorities amid a crowded agenda.
Democrats Ease Through Elections Bill Amid Quiet Backstage Moves
Washington dispatch reports the elections bill moves with little opposition in the Senate while House measures ride a calm path. Senator Carlisle’s constitutional point fails, Quay denial resurfaces, and Cameron remains secluded at Old Point Comfort as Harrisburg lawmakers shape future closure votes.
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House of Lords
Commons
Carlisle
Harrisburg
Quay
Senator Quay
Cameron
Old Point Comfort
Andrews
State Committee
House of Cameron
Pennsylvania
Harrison
White House
Lightner
Roosevelt Defends Merit System in Civil Service Hearing
In Washington on January 29 Commissioner Roosevelt and Census head Porter attended a House Reform in the Civil Service panel. Roosevelt rejected Porter's non competitive exam plan as near spoils system and urged amendment to bar political appointments and dismissals by any appointing officer.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Porter
Census Bureau
House Committee On Reform
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Baker’s flat contradiction on reciprocity with Canada
Representative Baker of New York writes Secretary Blaine denying rumors of talks with Great Britain for partial reciprocity with Canada limited to natural products. He cites constituents’ concerns and asks for a clarifying response. Blaine replies that no negotiations are underway for a reciprocity treaty with Canada or with the Dominion and that Sir Charles Tupper’s arrival is not confirmed.
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Washington
Baker
New York
Blaine
Canada
Great Britain
Charles Tupper
Dean Mc. Baxer
Dominion
James G. B Laing
Booming Buffington May Get District Judgeship
A delegation led by Judge Simonton of Harrisburg Judge New of Kittanning and Grier Orr of Kittanning met the President to press for Joseph Buffington for the vacant district judgeship.
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Ifoom
Wasninetox
Judge Simonton
Harrisburg
Judge New
Kittanning
Grier Orr, Esq
Joseph Buffington
Biographical Introductions for Judgeship by Rep Craig
Representative Craig of Armstrong county introduces candidates for the judgeship. The assembled party heard brief remarks praising the man buff as fitting for the role and a verbal portrait of the judge chosen, with many agreeing the likeness matched Mr Buffington.
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Representative Craig
Armstrong County
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Silver Pool Investigation Orders Attendance for Owenby
Washington January 29 There were no witnesses this morning before the Silver Pool Investigating Committee as Owenby failed to appear Congressman Ketcham of New York testified he never bought or sold silver nor knew of any silver speculation Dingley committee chairman presented a report noting Owenby refused to obey a subpoena and urged the Speaker to compel attendance The report and order were adopted to force Owenby to appear before the committee
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Washington
Silver Pool
Owenby
Ketcham
New York
Dingley
House
J. A. Owenby
A Welcome Windfall From Old Weavers Fund
In Silesia starving weavers discover a newspaper from 1840 reporting a reserve fund of 90 000 thalers set aside to aid weavers and families during famine. The fund, started at Breslau, has earned interest and may now be sufficient to help current sufferers. Government orders a thorough inquiry to locate the money and determine if it can be used as intended.
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Berurs
Silesia
Bresiax
Prohibited Play Sparks Theater Row and Protests
At the Theater Francais an altered program caused an uproar as L Aventuriere called Home was staged instead of Thermidor amid large subscriptions. Fans hissed and chanted for Thermidor while the curtain explained the government ban. After thirty minutes of commotion Gringoix was offered amid further yells.
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Theater Francaise
L’ Aventuriere
Robertson
Phermidor
Sardou
Rebels Gain Ground as Chilean Insurgents Advance
Lorpox Jan 29 insurgents appear to gain ground in Chile with their fleet following the occupation of La Lerina the roadstead of Conquimbo and attacking the town where regulars held schools and hospitals. News from other places is conflicting but the president’s position seems weakened. Lerina’s occupation benefits the insurgents and France orders its Pacific squadron vessels to Chile.
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Lorpox
Chile
la Lerina
Conquimbo
Lerina
New Zealand
Strangler's Sentence to be Considered for Pardon
Paris January 2. The Committee of Pardon, urged by Evgrand's counsel and friends, held a special meeting and unanimously resolved to memorialize the President to commute the strangler's sentence to life imprisonment.
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Paris
Committee of Pardon
Evgrand
Dream of Old World News Burns Down to Butter
A jumbled list reports political resignations including the Servian cabinet, worsening condition of Ms. Bradlaugh, rumors about the Ameer of Afghanistan, and a strike by English workmen against a shipping federation.
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Bradlaugh
Ameer
Afghanistan
Gallenos
Spain
Prince Baudouin
Brussels
Ropt
Reichstag
Morrisor T Horst
Scales Ponent
Ahe
Leipsic
Prewiee
United States Congress
Murder at Sheppard mill ends in arson attempt
George Burton night watchman at the Sheppard planing mill was murdered last night. His body was found partly in the fire box of the boiler and half consumed. He had been shot three times in the head before being placed in the furnace. No motive or clue has been discovered. Three pistol balls were found in his head.
Mammoth Mine Disaster Prompts Torchlight Ban Plan
The Mammoth blast left over 100 dead and provoked calls to abolish torchlights in favor of safety lamps. Inspectors and officials debated the cause, with fire bosses and mine leaders pressed for swift inspection before shifts resume. A list of 92 identified victims and 16 missing or unaccounted for was released as rescue efforts continued.
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Mammoth
William Duscan
Thomas R. Adams
James Blick
William Jenkins
Davies
Muammoth
Blick
Adams
Jenkins
Secretary of Internal Affairs
H. C. Frick
Lynch Andes
Mammoth Station
Frick
Mt. Pleasant
Andrew Loras
Ahatt
Attic
Ae Company
Ramaven
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