Pope Leo XIII Dies After Prolonged Illness
Rome reports Pope Leo XIII died Monday afternoon after a lengthy illness. Cardinals, relatives and papal court witnessed his final moments as he attempted a last benediction. Dr Laponni noted his fading heartbeats until death. Vatican officials then began funeral preparations and the papal administration passed to Cardinal Oreglia and senior church deans.
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Ceremony at Rome Cardinals Declare Pope Leo XIII Dead
Cardinals assembled in Rome after the pope's demise to witness a mortuary vigil and confirm Leo XIII is dead. Plans include a requiem mass at St. Peter's and cathedral mourning with bells tolling nightly until funeral day.
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Gibbons Outlines Program for Church Governance
Cardinal Gibbons outlines a program likely to govern churches as he departs for Rome leaving instructions for church administration and leadership. He travels with a defined policy plan affecting diocesan governance and parish oversight.
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Papal conclave set under same rules as Leo’s election
During the day cardinals met to establish the conclave under the same regulations as the Leo election. Dr Laponni reported to Cardinal Oreglia that the pope’s autopsy showed no cancer in the body.
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Pope Leo XIII Autopsy Finds No Cancer or Nephritis
Official autopsy report on Pope Leo XIII after embalming notes pleurisy as only ailment. Doctors extract lower viscera and find spleen and kidneys normal, cortical substance preserved, and thorax opening completed with no cancer or nephritis observed. Report presented to Cardinal Oreglia, dean of the sacred college.
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Last Farewell for Leo the Fifteenth at Peter’s Basilica
The body of Leo the Thirteenth lies in state at St Peter's Basilica. Diplomats clerics and civil leaders pass the bier in the Vatican as they prepare for the public events and funeral rites. The ceremony locks in on Saturday with a full sequence of state observances.
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Talks on New Pope Step Up Conclave Preparations
A Vatican source says conclave arrangements accelerate to allow August 1 sittings. Observers note potential length could vary and may extend to include Cardinal Moran of Sydney. An accredited ambassador says Pope Leo’s successor discussion is unusually open with candidate personalities dominating choices. Cardinal Swampa adds the conclave may be as short as recent ones.
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No Clear Political Differences in College Speeches
The speaker notes it may take about a week to reach understanding as the current college does not exhibit the marked political divisions seen in other eras, suggesting quicker consensus is possible now.
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View from London on Far East tensions and potential war
The Dail Mail Tokto correspondent reports Russia’s Manchuria moves and fleet buildup alarm Japan. He notes reinforced Russian forces, a Siberian press push, and the risk of war unless Russia retreats. He cites Ito’s appointment and predicts broader Allied involvement and a long, costly conflict in Korea.
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Two Firms Go Under W L Stowe and Taylor Fail
W L Stowe & Co and T J Taylor & Co suspend on the stock exchange sparking a wave of selling and price cuts. The failures are tied to speculative pools and market manipulation rather than broader conditions, with Stowe known for large scale activity in Mexican Central and mounting write downs.
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Norfolk navy yard plans recreation yards and hall complex
A comprehensive project for a naval recreation complex at the Norfolk navy yard unfolds with a football ground base ball diamond grand stand a cinder track swimming pool recreation hall gymnasium library dance hall and smoking room estimated at 35 000. The plan notes possible adoption as a yard type and an appropriation will be requested at the next Congress session.
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Ferdinand Prince Flees Amid Rumors From Sofia
A distorted report from Sofia suggests a possible plot against Prince Ferdinand as tensions rise in the region. Officials deny claims of a serious threat while rumors circulate about Bulgaria spreading sensational rumors to influence Serb sentiment.
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Live Stock Prices From South Omaha and Kansas City
Latest quotations show a moderate cattle run with steady to strong beef values and varied prices by grade. Hog entries remained liberal with light weights about a nickel lower early, then slipping toward the close. Sheep and lamb values held in the 3 to 5 dollar range with feeder stock noted in the 1.50 to 4.00 area.
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Cattle and Hogs Prices Steady to Mixed at Kansas City
Livestock prices show fat cattle steady while quarantine cattle hold, stockers and feeders rise. Hog prices firm with bulk sales around 38 to 56 dollars. sheep and lambs steady with native lambs near 8.16 to 8.55 and western lambs 6.00 to 6.50.
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Indictments Seen Near as Postal Probe Proceeds
Federal grand jury likely to return four indictments next Monday stemming from postal investigations. Postmaster Payne hinted at the departure time of one official as jurors weigh cases involving contact alterations and related fraud schemes. Sources note a contractor involved and one nonresident of Washington among those tied to the probe.
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Robert Fitzsimmons Marries Actress Romance
San Francisco reports boxer and actor Robert Fitzsimmons, age 41, granted a license to wed actress Julia May Gifford. The ceremony set for Saturday at Miss Gifford's hotel follows their confirmed engagement and plans.
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Church Property Transfers Marked in Puerto Rico
Municipal rights to church buildings in Guayama, Arroyo and Cayamas are ceded to the Catholic Church by provincial authorities. Ownership disputes trace back to U S rule, with Spain claiming churches funded by local towns. A separate item notes the fourth annual conference of an industrial ex-slave group in Memphis, condemning Northern attitudes toward African Americans and praising Southern stance on lynchings.
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Must Know Chunch History and Presbyterian Ties
The Pittsburg Banner argues knowledge of Presbyterian distinctives matters beyond general Christianity. It urges teaching members about church principles to prevent choosing a congregation by social ties or whim and questions why families change churches due to marriage or locality.
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First Steam Carriage by Gurney Pioneered UK Locomotion
The London Chronicle recalls the 1829 journey of Sir Goldsworthy Gurney who built a steam carriage in Albany Street. He drove from London to Bath and back at about fifteen miles per hour with minimal incidents aside from a crowd at Melksham injuring the stoker. This voyage is noted as the first steam-powered motion in Britain.
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Mrs Wesley a Shrew Great Evangelist Unfortunate in Marriage
Biographers cite John Wesley’s difficult marriage with a quarrelsome wife who often attacked him. The piece recalls a son’s memory of conflict and notes the wife’s violent behavior amid the broader, literary meditation on love and virtue.
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Gender roles blur in fashion critique of American youth
An analysis notes gendered expectations in early American culture as masculine norms are questioned by expressions of girlish and manish attire. The piece discusses how girls and women adopt traditionally masculine symbols like sweaters and blazers, while boys drift toward feminine cues such as shoulder lines and looser styles, reflecting changing social attitudes.
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