John P Altgeld Laid To Rest At Graceland Cemetery
Thousands paid final respects at Chicago Public Library as John P Altgeld was laid to rest in Graceland cemetery. Governor Yates attended in citizen dress after a library viewing from 10 am to 10 pm with 3009 mourners, W J Bryan delivering the funeral oration and a list of active and honorary pallbearers including Clarence Darrow and other notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jons P. Altgeld
John Peter Altgeld
Graceland Cemetery
W. J. Bryan
Misea
Clarence
Darrow
Elmer Alten Kimball
Joseph Martin
Martin Tecker
Charles A. Williams
Edward 0. Brown
Joseph Errant
W. Ul. PL Weston
Ings Bryan
Fudge Shepard
Dade Kavanaugh
Dune
Toley
Wind
Extedge
W. Tl. Barnu exIudge
T. A. Moran
Tarvin
John E Martin
TL. V. Yart Adelph & Gregory
John J. Lewis
James HH. Keller
Chicago Library Biding to Public Library for Funeral
Gov Yates and staff escorted the body from the family residence to the Chicago Public Library in a drizzling rain. The procession moved from residence to hearse, then to the north corridor and out the Washington street entrance. Crowds gathered and tributes in flowers accompanied the cortege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bomding
Ryan
K. J. Gunning
Rb. Allen
J. W. Orr
den J Hogan
Charles A.towne
A. J. Hi. Michaelis
Charles Mitchell
J. I. Hopkins
Walter 5. Bogle
James C. Rusba
J. Feeley
Roger C. Sullivan
Neem
John KE. Traeger
Paul O. Stensland
Thomas Cosock
Ff. Thompson
Gen
CC. Hilton
E. W. Hurst
Gov. Yates
Bordy
William Prentiss
Joseph P. Marie
William P. Black
Samuel A. Callo
Louis F., Post
Edward T. Noonan
William Thompern
Samuel Alechuler
Men Stampede in Boer War Disaster Report From London
London dispatch from March 17 recounts Lord Kitchener's cable on Lord Methuen's rear-guard rout at dawn near Pretoria. Mounted units panicked, left two guns and a pompom, while infantry and Cape police stubbornly held key positions for hours. Boers wore British khaki and badges, complicating identification.
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London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Lord Methuen
Ista
Neral Methuen
Thirty-eighth Battery
Lord Metly
Nesham
Weutenant Nesham
Lord Methven
Northumberland Fusiliers
Lancashires
Cvn
Cape Police
Imperial Yeomanry
Halifax Sailors Report Tiber Sunk Off White Point Ledges
Two fishermen in a small boat reached Canso and reported the Dominion Coal steamer Tiber sunk near White Point ledges five miles from Canso. All crew perished, including Captain Henry Banlanger of Quebec. The voyage of the vessel and the tragedy are described amid funeral arrangements for Mrs Altgeld’s relative figures, with Bryan visiting Chicago for the funeral.
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Halifax
N. S
Canso
Dominion Coal Company
White Point Ledges
Henry Banlanger
Quebec
Prince Henry Arrives at Plymouth on Deutschland
Prince Henry arrived at Plymouth today aboard the Deutschland and proceeded to Hamburg. The event marks a notable royal naval visit with the prince traveling from Plymouth to Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Henry
Plymouth
Knginia
Deutchland
St Nean
Hamburg
Warm reception for Moody in Haverhill procession
In Haverhill Mass on March 17 a crowd of about thirty thousand lined the streets to honor Representative W H Moody newly appointed secretary of the navy. A grand procession fireworks and illuminated displays filled the night as John F P Maguire delivered a welcome speech. Moody thanked attendees prayed for divine guidance and wished all a good night.
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Haverhill
Mass
Haverhill Snd
W. HL Moody
Moody
Mare Moody
John FP. Maguire
Mysterious Disappearance Ties to Express Money Package
The story reports the vanishing of McKee of Adams Express who was trusted and linked to a $50,000 cash package in large denomination bills. A Brazil Indiana origin package to a prominent private son arose as detectives traced McKee after a March 3 disappearance. Investigators checked Indianapolis addresses but found no recent McKee resident there.
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St. Louie
Marely
Trier
Larry Me
Adams Express
Brazil
Ind
Consignee
Jong
McKee
Express Econpany
Indianapolis
Deposed sultan name change sparksArab fighting report
In Tripoli fierce fighting ends with Ahmed deposed and Mo hamed udu, son of the former sultan Insef, proclaimed sultan. Reports from Washington note various political maneuvers including a ship subsidy vote delay and Cuban reciprocity debate. A fund for Mrs Altgeld is proposed, and Ann D White is expected to retire. Wisconsin beats Chicago in indoor track 40 to 4.34
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Ahmed
Budu
Big Bogun
Tripoli
Mareh
Sultan I
Mohamed Udu
Insef
Altgeld
Columbus
Jackson-Jefferson-Inc Loth League
Lentz
John BP. Altgeld
White
Berlin
Allspatch
Washington
Ann D. White
Germany
Four life savers perish crossing Illinois river at Chatham
At midnight in a skiff four men from the life saving crew attempt to cross the Illinois river near Chatham. The boat capsized, drowning Earnest Cito and others while Captain Edridge Meneme and five crew members also perish. Surviving barge passengers and rescuers total seven lost, with one survivor reported in an unsettled condition.
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Chatham
Spring Valley, I
Four Statsons
Barney Boimi
Vinet ‘Tate
William Lingi
Amd
Earnest Cito
Ilinois River
Cite
Crow
Mass
Edridge Meneme
Onoly
Surfian Ellis
Miss Herron Weds Verner Berghall in Limwood Farm Ceremony
Miss Margaret Evelyn Herron sister of Professor George P. Merron married Verner Berghall of Munistee Michigan at Limwood farm the bride's parents home. The couple will reside in St Louis after the ceremony. The form used included questions about the couple taking each other as husband and wife and was led by Rev. J. S. Masen.
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Iple
Carrie Rand
Henri Verner Bergball
Beane
Evelyn Tierron
L ‘Anne
Rev
J. 8
Masen
Flag barred from church funeral by pastor in Masconts
On March 17 Rev C Ambacher of a German Lutheran church refused to permit a United States flag to be carried into the church by a G A R post for the funeral of Civil War veteran Conrad Meyer. The veterans left and did not attend the service, marching back to their headquarters after flag refusal. Fred Dilz demanded explanation but was told church rules forbid flag inside.
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Masconts
C. Ambacher
United States
G. A. R. Post
Conrad Meyer
Fred Dilz
Fire Destroys Fortieth Street Flats Forcing 24 Families Out
Chicago report says twenty four families living in St Catherine flats at Fortieth Street and Grand Boulevard fled in night clothes as a big fire swept through the building. The frigid blast intensified the struggle to save belongings and food. Estimated loss stands at sixty thousand dollars.
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Chicago
St. Catherine Flats
Fortieth Street
Grand Boulevard
150000 Men in Line in New York Parade
New York on March 17 observed St Patrick's Day with special services in all Roman Catholic churches and a parade followed by dinners. The parade drew about 150000 men in line, the largest in several years, highlighting ceremonies across the city.
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New York
Wild March Wind Ties Up Northern Pacific and More
A ferocious March blizzard paralyzed rail traffic across North Dakota and the Canadian northwest. The Northern Pacific and Great Northern reported no movement for over thirty six hours, with lines from Fargo to Saint Paul and Grand Forks to Wilton blocked. South of the storm, heavy rains caused floods in Georgia and Alabama, with the Chatta hoochee rising and rivers out of banks. In Cuba, Palma’s election and Havana politics were discussed as officials prepared for a new government, while Porto Rico reported strong crops and improving conditions as Governor Hunt praised public progress.
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St. Paul
North Dakota
Canadian Northwest
Northern Pact
Great Northern
Ana
Northern Pacific
Farge
Grand Forks
Wil- N
Fargo
Casselleton
N. D
Western Dakota
Mositana
Winnipes
Atlanta, Ga
Atlanta Wi
West Point
Columbus
Chattahoochee
Alabama
Torr
Bruns
Buffalo Swamp
Gzow
Brunswick
Porto Rico
N Juan
Mare 17
Govenor Hant
Sexys
Ehlant
Ernor Hunt
Des Moines Merchant Seeks Receiver in Bankruptcy Plea
In Des Moines a merchant seeks a receiver to manage debts and assets. The firm faces obligations including a large portion borrowed money. A petition was filed in circuit court naming a mother of a merchant as part of the action, with about sixty thousand dollars of indebtedness involving the store.
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Des Moines
Des M —Cs Hed
Leven
Boeth
Ines
Mareh T Mither
Debtor Colonel Smith Ejected Over Unpaid Rent
Horace Greeley’s son in law Colonel Smith and his two daughters were forced to leave the Hurd home on West Ninety-third street after failing to settle a 362 debt. He offered notes but the owner refused, recalling Smith’s Union service and famed wedding attendance.
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Horace Greeley
Colonel Smith
Horace
the. Hurd
West Ninety-third Street
United States
Great Britain
Doings of the Pugs and Other Boxing News
Doings of the Pugs reports Jac OBrien of Philadelphia set to fight Tommy Ryan for the world middleweight title before the Southern Ghee club in Louisville on May 1. Also Chicago notes Joe Walcott defeated Billy Stift in six rounds at the Chicago Athletic Club with Stift taking a severe beating. A Springfield suit seeks to set aside the will of Dr. J L Million valued over 100000. In Mississippi, nineteen of twenty Providence disaster victims recovered at Lake Palmyra. Dr N A Lancaster still missing.
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New York
Jac O'Brien
Philadelphia
Chan Mide
Pugilist
England
Tommy” Ryan
Southern Ghee Club
Louisville
Chicago
Joe Walcott
Billy Stift
Chicago Athletic Club
Stift
Springfield
Ills
Sangamon County
J. L. Million
John L. Million
Mary Jane Million
Vicksburg
Miss
Providence
Lake Palmyra
N. A. Lancaster
Venezuela insurgents seize Guanta port and advance
Port of Spain reports March 17 that Gen Monagas led insurgents to capture Guanta on March 13. Government troops under Gen Lutini recaptured the port yesterday. Insurgents claim control of Ciudad de Cura near Aleneda and march toward Caracas with reinforcement ships arriving March 15.
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Port of Spain
Monagas
Guanta
Glutini
Guanta Yester
Ssesston
Cariace
Imm
Bodivari
Cumbarebo
Rivers
Core
Venezuela
Ciudad de Cura
Horrific Arrival of Disturbed Soldiers From Philippines
Eighteen soldiers returning from service in the Philippines were sent to a Washington hospital for the insane. They arrived in handcuffs and restraints, housed in cars, and exhibited violent, animal-like behavior. Doctors attribute their condition to heat, climate, and alcohol exposure, noting the illness is violent and resistant to treatment.
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Mareh
Philips
Washington
Philippines
Bryan speaks in Chicago on Boer envoys and Altgeld death
William Jennings Bryan greeted Boer envoys in Chicago at the Association building while mourning his long time friend John P. Altgeld. He denounced imperialism, blaming the United States and England, and drew cheers from the Nebraska statesman present.
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Altgeld
Steele
Belleville
Ohio
Reddick M. Rugel
W. «Ville
Wis
BE. Feck
William Jennings Bryan
Chicago
Harrisburg
Sherman House
Frazer
John P. Altgeld
Nebrask
Stitesman
Wells England
Wandering Youth Alleges Ontario Roots After Chicago Ticket
A demented youth found wandering in Marcellus Michigan claims his people live in Morrisburg Ontario. A Chicago to Morrisburg ticket was found. he suspects police placed him on the train. He is unable to eat or talk. telegrams to Morrisburg await reply. Nearby Marengo Illinois reports a recovered skeleton with bullet holes, clearing a 1884 murder mystery of George Dunn. In Fall River Massachusetts workers vote to raise wages, averting a strike.
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Marcellus
Mich
Leon Mor
Morrisburg
Ont
Chicago
Young Casselman
Dakota
Wats
Marengo
Ills
George Dunn
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J. P. Altgeld
Cifergo
Methuen
Delarey
Eamer Tiber
Nova Scotia
Menth Board of Investiga
Isthmus
Darien
Inter Oceanic Canal Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Nooualn
Madison
University of Wisconsin
Illinois River
George D. Herron
Northwest
Hianava
Tamayo
Senor Capote
Mexico
Tomassident-elect
Wood
Havana
Avisador Commercty
Cuba
Mar
Palma
Mercuba
Ihis
Ing
Etruria
Horta
Azores
Liverpool
Cunard
O'Brien
Wol Con
Stitt
Bryan
Fall River
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