Brete Harte Dies in England at 86
Brete Harte, noted American humorist and author, died suddenly at the Red House near Aldershot after a throat ailment. Born August 25, 1839, in Albany, he lived quietly in England, rarely venturing from Lancaster Gate when in London, and maintained a lifelong reputation for wit as he faced old age with humor.
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Admiral Sampson Dies After Hemorrhage in Washington
Washington reports Admiral Sampson died after a severe brain hemorrhage. Earlier notes said he was unconscious and breathing laboriously and that physicians feared a rapid decline. The admiral had been weakening for days as the hemorrhage worsened this morning.
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Crepe Draped Desks Mark House Memorial
Washington May 6 The House adjourned after reading the Journal to honor Rep Jov Salmon of New Jersey. This follows three days of similar tributes as deaths of Cummings Otey and Salmon are noted. The scene underscores a historic moment with desks dropped in silence.
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Political exchanges and a Tennessee debate echo Senate tensions
The report records a spat where Mr Beveridge protests imputing motives by minority Senators and clashes with Mr Carmatt of Tennessee over military conduct. Carmatt claims soldiers treated Ficinos well but acted under orders. Beveridge denies officers ordered tortures except in one case at Werl Market. May 6 in St Louis notes Wool market updates and a dental practice opening by H E Reid.
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Queen Wilhelmina Maintains Weak Yet Stable Condition
News from The Hague reports Queen Wilhelmina remains extremely weak at Castle Loo with two doctors at her bedside through the night. Morning bulletins show a normal temperature but caution about her overall fitness and need for constant care as telegrams of sympathy pour in.
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Fighting in South Africa continues
Cape Town May 6. Okiep relief column occupies Steinkopf after April 27 28 fighting. Betis reports six killed eight wounded. Boer losses said heavy. London says Kitchener notes peace moves not to hinder operations. Boer casualties ten killed 122 prisoners. Bruce Hamilton forces capture 87 at Heilbron Orange River line. Colengrandes resumes actions in northern Transvaal against Bryers. Ian Hamilton clears area east of Klerksdorp. Weather cloudy with showers and a fresh easterly wind.
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Archbishop Corrigan to Be Buried Friday
New York announced the death of Archbishop Corrigan. The body was embalmed and placed in St. Patrick's Cathedral in state until the funeral Friday morning. The coffin will lie in the cathedral crypt beside Cardinal McMeg's coffin while Diocesan affairs are managed until a successor is named. Cardinal Martinelli to attend the requiem mass.
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