Windom Dies. Washington Mourns Nation Faces Death of Treasury Chief
Washington reacts with profound sorrow as Secretary of the Treasury William Windom dies in New York at age 63. The President orders mourning, departments close, and Windom’s funeral arrangements unfold with a formal reception for his remains in the capital. A large gathering of officials, diplomats, and newspapermen attend, while Congress considers resolutions honoring his long service in both houses. The loss is described as one of the most significant in recent executive history.
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Death of a Secretary and Senate Adjournment Report
The document records tributes to the late Secretary of the Treasury, a former Minnesota representative. Resolutions were adopted in both chambers. House adjournment followed after McKinley’s motion. a funeral committee was named. In the Senate, prayers expressed mourning, faith, and comfort for the bereaved family. Senate adjourned until tomorrow at 11 A.M.
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Secretary of the Treasury
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Bayard Leads Tribute as Windom Dies in New York
The New York Board of Trade and Transportation met to act on Secretary Windom’s death. Ex Secretary Bayard paid a glowing tribute, recalling 13 years with Windom and stressing bipartisan friendship. Resolutions by Woodford and Arnoux were adopted via Strauss. Wall Street was startled but forecasts of the windfall’s effect on markets were cautious. Mentioned successors include Senator Allison of Iowa and ex Senator Spooner of Wisconsin.
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Wall Street
Iowa
Wisconsin
Words of Sympathy Telegrams Reach Bereaved Family
A large number of people visited the Windom residence in Washington on January 30 to leave condolence notes. Telegrams include messages from ex-President Hayes, Mrs. Garfield, General Alger, and Governor Pattison, all expressing deep sympathy for Mrs. Windom and her children.
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Secretary Windom Dies Shocks London and U S
The sudden death of William Windom Secretary of the United States Treasury caused deep sorrow in the American colony in London. The U S Legation and Consulate were informed by Associated Press. flags were ordered half mast. Consul General John C New was a close friend and received Windom's last letter seeking guidance on Britain’s financial situation.
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Republican leaders weigh Ingalls bid for Windom vacancy
In Topeka on January 30, Republican leaders, reacting to Ingalls' failed bid for re-election to the Senate, consider pressing his claim to the vacant secretary of windom position. Ingalls remains in Atchison as leaders have not consulted him.
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Ohio Legislature Adjourns in Honor of Secretary Windom
In ColumsBus Kansas and Ohio reports note both houses adopting resolutions of respect for Secretary Windom. Legislatures adjourned to Monday with flags at half mast to honor the late official.
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Kansas
Toreka
Kan
Senate
Train Plunges Off Track After Wild Dash
A westbound Union Pacific train of 26 coal cars ran uncontrollably yesterday near Echo Junction. It sped nine miles down a grade at 90 miles an hour before derailing into a ditch. Three crewmen were injured, with brakeman W. Morton possibly fatally hurt.
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Uran
Union Pacific
Echo Junction
W. & Morton
Dead radical Bradlaugh dies after long illness
Charles Bradlaugh a famed atheist and radical MP dies at 6 am after a prolonged illness. Born 1833, he became prominent after 1880 as Northampton MP with Labouchere. The article recounts his parliamentary oath contest and the 1881 political clash involving Gladstone and Balfour.
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Charles Bradlauch
United States
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Northampton
Labouchere
England
Bradlaugh's oath clash and parliamentary battle in 19th century
Charles Bradlaugh faced charges for publishing a book injurious to public morals and refused the royal oath citing disbelief in a supreme being. After a protracted struggle over affirmations versus oaths, he was jailed, reseated, unseated, and expelled, with Gladstone seeking a compromise allowing solemn affirmation. The Northampton seat remained a focal point of liberal versus conservative tensions.
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Bradlaugh
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Cooly
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Gladstone
House of Commons
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Truth
Arbitration Rejected by Tories Opposing Ireland Plan
In the House of Commons Mr Shaw-Lefevre urged government arbitration to settle Irish tenants versus landlords amid the plan of campaign. He cited 20 estates in dispute, 3000 evictions, derelict farms, and widespread aid from Irish abroad. T W Russell and Sir George Trevelyn spoke against arbitration as a cure for the plan of campaign.
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Shaw- Lefevre
Mr. Parnell
Mr. Gladstone
Balfour
Sirge Trevelyn
Nee
T. W. Russell
George Trevelyn
Loxpox
Shaw-Lefevre
House of Commons
Ireland
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American meat in Europe retaliation in edmunds bill
In Rome on January 30 Signor Grimaldi Italy's finance minister described the U S retaliation bill proposed by Senator Edmunds as a harsh reply to European prohibitions on American cattle imports and the special treatment given to U S cattle in Europe as he presented the annual financial statement in the Chamber of Deputies.
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Chamber of Deputies
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Finance
United States
Edmunds
America
Lymph Treatment at Mass General Extends Hospital Care
Boston reports that after four weeks of Prof Koch’s lymph therapy at Massachusetts General Hospital, no discharges are possible yet but all 23 patients show favorable reactions. Doses are increased and multiple antigram injections given. lupus and tubercular cases show improvement, with discharge unlikely for two to three weeks and ongoing treatment anticipated for an indefinite period.
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Bostrox
Prof. Koch
Massachusetts General Hospital
Beach
Ernst
Germany
Aid for Kansas Destitute Farmers
W E Shrimp of Mirad township Rawlins county Kan arrived in Kansas City to solicit aid for starving farmers. Crops failed for three seasons leaving families with no clothing food or fuel. Winter threatens with freezing and starvation as cattle pigs and poultry die. He collected funds to purchase a carload of flour to be shipped immediately.
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Shrimp
Mirad
Rawlins County
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Moody Gains Votes in South Dakota Senatorial Fight
There was no material change in the Senatorial situation. Moody gained six votes over yesterday while Melville gained one. Democrats continued voting for Tripp. Independents, nearly solid for Wardall, remained split among 14 Crose, 12 Harden 10 and others. No sign of independents or Republicans uniting.
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Melville
Tripp
Wardall
Crose
Harden
Found Frozen in His Buggy near Akron
H E Duennga a Akron hardware dealer living two miles west of Arrow Cot. was found frozen near his buggy this morning. He died at 11 o clock after leaving his store at six in the evening and drinking during the day. A joke obituary circulates about a mistaken assignment to a reporter and city editor exchange.
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H. E. Duennga
Akron
Prohibition in Nebraska Voted On Recount Indefinitely
Liscoty NEB January 30. The Nebraska House approved by 81 to 2 to indefinitely postpone the bill for recounting votes cast at the recent prohibitory amendment election. The action sets the recount bill aside and leaves the outcome of the amendment in place.
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Neb
House
Pennsylvania Railroad shops return to full time in Altoona
After months of shorter hours the Pennsylvania Railroad shops in Altoona resume full-time work. Two thousand men benefit from the schedule. The Dispatch features humorous sketches by J. H. Bangs and Howard Fishding in tomorrow's issue, both renowned as humor masters.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
J. H. Bangs
Howard Fishding
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Road commission pressures Governor Pattison on new road law
Roma staff correspondent reports Harlan as chairman and Mylin as spokesman. The State Road Commission completed its work and urged Governor Pattison to back a conservative general road bill. Local control for road building funds remains, with townships choosing debt or cash payments. The bill, aligned with THE Dispatch, seeks state aid for permanent roads and abolishes the road tax system while preserving farmer labor options. Introduction in the House is planned for next week.
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Mylin
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Liens on tombstones stir Pennsylvanian vote
Harrisburg January 30. Representative Tewkesbury of Columbia county introduced a bill to legalize liens on tombstones and graveyard property. The committee had killed the measure, prompting a humorous push as he moved to recommit and filed reasons alleging committee bias and industry backing by marble cutters. The bill cites Ohio and other states as examples.
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Ohio
Resignations Fill State Office Posts in Pennsylvania
Zach C Hoch of Kutztown and John M Harris of Scranton resign as clerks in the Secretary of the Commonwealth office and their resignations are accepted. James North of Mifflintown is chosen as clerk. Kittera Vandyke of Lewisburg named assistant corporation clerk. Four changes made with more expected next week.
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Scranton
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Secretary of the Commonwealth
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Lewisburg
Union County
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Vandyke
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Democratic State Committee
Eight-Hour Day Bills Favorably Reported In House
Special telegram from Harrisburg notes the Pennsylvania House favorably reporting several bills. Proposals include appeals in civil cases after new trials, fully paid up capital of 100000 for certain insurers, protection for detectives operating without license, and eight hour work rules for state institutions and local governments. Wanamaker discussed postal service needs with Frank Carpenter. full details in tomorrow’s Dispatch.
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Frank G. Carpenter
Victims' Relatives Receive Aid Amid Slavic Mine Tragedy
In the era of the ming, twenty five thousand dollars was set aside for victims' relatives with private subscriptions reported as raised. Uncertain mine crew numbers stem from a practice where a man brings in companions to share in output, causing more entrants than checks show. The issue will be raised before the Legislative Committee of Investigation today. Albert Paddock, chief engineer of the Standard Works, visited the shaft this afternoon to inspect workings. 7. J. Kelly.
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Safety lamps urged after Mammoth mine disaster
DurBar January 30 report quotes John Fulton and M G Moore of Campina Iron Company urging strict use of safety lamps underground. They cite Pennsylvania Mining Company as already using lamps and note Coulter Huff and Greensburg Coal as gas free, with a miners rule from a year ago rigorously followed.
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Greensburg
Commission to Investigate Westmoreland Mining Disaster
A legislative commission left Harrisburg for Westmoreland County to probe the Mammoth mine disaster. The group will visit the Mammoth mine and Frick Company offices in Pittsburgh, with a stenographer to record testimony for full exposure of the incident.
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Westmoreland County
Harrisburg
Mammoth
Frick Company
Pittsburg
Relief for the Widows of Mammoth Mine Disaster
Contributions pour into Scottdale for widows and orphans. Master Workman Peter Wise of the United Mine Workers received a large check from an Aurora Indiana business firm. Henry Ulmer of New York sent a donation. Frick Company may add to their $25,000 gift if needed. The union defense fund can be diverted for relief if required.
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Peter Wise
United Mine Workers
Aurora
Ind
Henry Ulmer
New York
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Manager Lynch Proposition to Pay Train Expenses
General Manager Lynch of the Frick Company offered to cover the expenses of a special train for the Legislative Committee to tour the region’s mines. He noted the company’s 20 years in coking without an explosion and said a trio from the Kuiits of Labor would accompany them if the offer is accepted.
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Fofecial Telegri
Lynch
Frick Company
Mammoth
A Picture of Dom Pedro in Exile
A Paris reader recalls a dignified elderly foreign man on the Lyons and Mediterranean Railway, a bearded noble in neat dress with dogskin gloves and a rhinoceros horn cane. He appears modest and thoughtful, yet is revealed to be the dethroned monarch Dom Pedro living in exile, once ruler over a vast sphere rivaling France and England.
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England
Dom Pedro
How Singers Should Live for Best Voice Health
A 19th century advice piece urges singers to eat plain nourishing food and avoid throat irritants. It stresses regular habits and disciplined sacrifice, arguing health and broad cultural pursuits aid vocal artistry more than leisure.
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Mme. Albani-Gye
Ladies’ ‘Home Journal
Was He A Jailbird The Illinois Alliance Statesman Face Accusers
W E Dwyer of Indianapolis visited the Illinois State prison with a photo he claims is Herman Taubeneck, an Alliance member misidentified as W H Rogers. An expert identified the man in the photo as Rogers, while Dwyer asserts Taubeneck and Rogers are the same person. Dwyer will present letters and notes tied to Rogers parole and plans to return Tuesday with Donahue to verify identity and potentially reincarcerate Taubeneck if proven Rogers.
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W. E. Dwyer
Indianapolis
Herman
Taubeneck
Alliance
Illinois
W. H. Rogers
Ohio
Dwyer
Rogers
George Nye
Taumeck
P. P. Laughlin
Fred Wood
P. P. Donahue
Grocer
Taudeneck
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Marshall, Ll
F M B A Statesman Accused of Tall Bird Investigation
Taubeneck of the F M B A asks four committees to probe a newspaper dispatch claiming his photograph matches a former Columbus penitentiary inmate. A resolution to search prison records and verify the charge was adopted by acclamation, with Taubeneck to accompany the inquiry.
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Inn
Taubeneck
Columbus
Verne declines book to ease Franco German ties
In Berlin a French physician urged Jules Verne to publish A Thirty Trip Through Germany to ease Franco German animosity. Verne replied he could not fix relations with a book, saying true repair requires a larger act and noting Alsace Lorraine. Bishop Newman advocates wealth accumulation in a separate note.
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Secrets of ventriloquism from Chambers' Journal
The learner should imitate sounds as heard from a distance, not at source. Ventriloquists deceive the ear by a distant voice formed at the throat with quick breaths and palate pressure. The farther the voice, the less breath is expelled, but beginners often strain and fail.
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