Grand Centennial Banquet Follows Vast Washington Tribute
New York May 1 The closing event of the centennial celebration was a grand banquet at the Metropolitan Opera house for about 800 guests. President Harrison attended after a brief rest and received a formal address from the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen. The feast cost about 35000 dollars and featured electric coordination of courses. Governors, ex presidents, justices, and prominent figures filled the hall as city and nation honored Washington and the nation’s founders. The parade earlier showcased living tableaux and thousands of workers across many trades, with 80000 in line and 40000 Germans leading a vast, detailed display of industry and history. The day sparked nationwide patriotism and school programs recalling Washington’s legacy.
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Art and Industry in Line Crowning Feature of Celebration
The Crowning Feature of the Celebration by the Workers describes two days of intense enthusiasm in New York City and beyond. Hundreds of thousands stood from sunrise to midnight and later, showing unwavering jubilation.
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Retrospective Spotlight on Magnificent Succas Observance
A brief retrospective view highlights a magnificent observance by succas with national significance. The article emphasizes historical context and lasting impact of the event, noting cultural contributions and public memory through period notes.
Chicago Celebrates Centennial with Mass Meetings Parades
A Chicago centennial celebration drew enormous crowds with religious services, school events, and afternoon gatherings. Leaders included Archbishop Feehan and Rev. Samuel Francis Smith who led America’s hymn, fireworks lit up parks, and a Union League banquet honored Washington through to Lincoln figures.
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Horrible Indian Outrage Reported in Cochise County Arizona
Deming New Mexico May 1 report from Animas valley Cochise county Arizona describes B F Cady killed by a band of 30 to 40 Indians at Head and Hearst ranch. He was roasted in boiling water and his head crushed before being left in a yard. Indian fires burn in Chiracua mountains as cowboys head toward a possible engagement.
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Destitute Irish Mother Drowned Infant After Rejection
Kate O'Donnell a 22 year old Irish immigrant in Boston says she sought help after delivering a baby in Hyde Park. She was directed to leave her infant at a church shelter but was rebuffed and later dropped the baby from Swett Street Bridge. Medical exam confirms death by drowning.
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Tragic Lake Front Fireworks Crash Kills and Injures
At Cuicago Lake Front last night a panic caused by a runaway team of horses amid a fireworks display led to women and children being trampled. Several victims were fatally or seriously injured, with additional burns from an exploding package of fireworks. Names and ages of the most seriously hurt are listed.
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Unfortunate Death in Richmond Malpractice Claim
A young woman calling herself Bessie Murphy died after seeking treatment in Richmond. She had been living at a fashionable boarding house, later moved to an alleyway lodging, then to a hospital where she died. A coroner's jury ruled death due to malpractice.
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Parnell testifies on amnesty links and secret societies
London witnesses describe Parnell in the witness box during the commission after Easter. He states he did not know Delansy was connected with any amnesty plan for associates and denies knowledge of any life threatening plot against Judge Lawson. He admits no Fenian knowledge before 1877.
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Death of Hon William H Barnum Democratic leader
Havens notice reports the death of Hon William H Barnum chairman of the national Democratic committee at Lime Rock at 9 45 Tuesday morning He had been bedridden for two or three days and had shown weakness since the presidential campaign with a bad spell Saturday and a final decline.
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Red-Nosed Mike faces execution in Luzerne murder case
Philadelphia May 1 Michael Rez zillo known as Red-Nose Mike was convicted of the murder of Paymaster Clare and Hugh Flanagan. The supreme court Moray affirmed the guilty verdict in Luzerne County. Chief Justice Paxton reviews the charge and trial rulings, affirming all errors claimed by the defense.
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