Henry George dies at Union Square hotel in New York
Henry George, author of Progress and Poverty and mayoral candidate for the Thomas Jefferson Democracy, died at 4 40 am in the Union Square hotel of cerebral apoplexy. The report notes his Cooper Union speech and his vow to serve the people, with reactions from Croker, Van Wyck, and Democratic leaders. The piece mentions bets on the mayoral race and memorial funds opened by The World with prominent subscribers.
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Henry George Dies After Exhausting Campaign Efforts
Henry George died in the early hours after a strenuous campaign for municipal reforms. He spoke at Whitestone College Point and Flushing, then at the Central Opera House in New York. He collapsed at the hotel from apoplexy with his wife Mrs. George by his side. The physician noted cerebral apoplexy as the chief cause with contributing asphyxia, and the end came peacefully.
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Funeral rites announced for Henry George in New York
The committee in charge lists a day of public viewing at Grand Central Palace from sunrise to sunset on Oct 21. Services and ovations are set for 1 to 2 pm, followed by a funeral procession at 7 pm via Brooklyn Bridge to Brooklyn City Hall.
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Retail Trade Tests Amid Mild Weather Said to Slow Results
A weekly trade review notes mild, warm weather retarding retail activity and hotel trades while urgent orders for quick delivery suggest some sectors outperforming expectations. Wheat exports loom large with 4,000,000 bushels of outgoing shipments and Western receipts near last year totals amid price shifts. Wool markets soften with limited sales and steady prices, while iron and steel demand keeps mills busy and investments cautious.
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Colored and White Wife Case Shocks Brooklyn
New York dated Oct 2 James A Cutler a bicycle instructor secretly wed a colored woman Mrs Minnie Provost a Brooklyn widow living at 10 Lexington Avenue. Cutler’s brother denies the marriage. Provost was seen with the woman near the Lexington Avenue house and in carts with Cutler. She bought milk and said her husband would pay. Cutler later paid for the milk with a box of cigars and complained about currency in a store.
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Politically charged call to vote for specific candidates
A fragmented political appeal urges voters to back Schadt Horn and allies while criticizing Bryan era tools and McKinsey style protectionism. It frames a binary choice between pro free trade platforms and anti free trade agents, urging active participation.
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Wheat futures ease on light demand in Chicago
Chicago on October 22 saw little spot market demand for wheat. Decem ber contracts rose to around 1 sc but slipped to 5 1 2 c by midday. Shorts covered earlier on reports of poor crop prospects and influential traders.
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Controversy Hits Local Congregational Church Council
The day conference suspends Ney and C QC Brown for unministerial conduct while reviewing the wives, with Dr Brown charged with adultery and the council approving the action of the conference.
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McKinley and Mrs McKinley Leave Washington for Cleve land
President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley depart Washington at 1 40 today for Cleveland on a trip planned for days. Secretary Porter accompanies the president. After brief stops in Canton and Mountville the party will return to Washington next Thursday.
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Resignations Refused Amid Deputy Chamber Effort
The Coline Hoe resigned citing chamber of deputies actions to fire a vote of celmure. Consideont Mero refused to accept the resignations, keeping the situation unresolved.
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Heston Father Kills Son in Tinian Home Tragedy
Antonio Cabello of Tinian was shot and killed by his son at their home. Cabello was 37 years old. details of the son’s involvement remain unclear as investigators pursue the case.
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Newark man convicted of first degree murder in kinets case
Det 20 Andras Malle was found guilty of murdering Mrs Kinets after claiming insanity. The defense argued insanity, but the court ruled that mental state does not excuse the crime. The jury deliberated under two hours.
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Oldest Army Nurse Dies in Plymouth Massachusetts
Plymouth mourns Miles Blelieova Witwell described as possibly the oldest army nurse in the country. Born Provincetown, she served at Georgetown Washington Shenandoah Valley and Fort Monroe. She entertained with spinning and weaving at a soldiers' benefit in Washington during the war and was widely known in hand Army circles.
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Lavigne Walcott Fight Draws Record Crowds in San Francisco
Crowds packed Mechanics Pavilion in San Francisco for the Lavigne Walcott boxing match. Through twelve rounds the bout was even, and Walcott’s corner threw in the sponge as the referee awarded the win to Lavigne.
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Feed Dealer Arrested in New York Murder Case
John T. Williams, a feed dealer, was arrested in New York on October 2 for the murder of his wife Slehoneboley. Police reported the wife had died from carbon monoxide poisoning and suspects Williams may have poisoned her voluntarily.
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Shipping Arrivals and Departures List From New York
New York report notes arrivals and departures with numerous ship names and ports. Ships Leotuls Smithampton Angdela Victoris Hamn burg arrive from Havre Lavania Liverpool Voronia Rotterdam Southampton and Fuerst Biamarck is noted sailing to New York. Additional vessels listed include Ems and other New York bound arrivals.
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Local and National News Roundup Highlights
Morning brief covers general death of Monty George gul lin and effects on New York mayoralty contest. Reports weather impacts on races and city events. Includes local political notes on county attorney convention and Republican meetings on the South Side.
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Fire in Von Storch mine traps workers amid heavy smoke
A blaze broke out at the River slope of the Von Storch mine in Providence owned by the Delaware and Hudson Canal Co. Firemen and miners faced dense smoke and a possible cave in as they fought the flames near the river slope, with several rescuers overcoming near suffocation and one councilman revived after being found unconscious.
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