Funeral of Samuel J. Tilden Draws City’s Deep Mourning
The city closed public buildings and wore mourning badges as thousands flocked to Yonkers to honor Samuel J. Tilden. The funeral at Greyton’s mansion featured a copper interior casket, black drape, and floral tributes from Tilden’s own hothouses. The procession to Little Congregation church saw about 6,000 viewing the remains before a graveside service at 6:40 p.m. The ceremony concluded with prayers as his distinguished career in New York was memorialized.
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America
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Assassinated in Arizona Smith slain while under indictment
John H. Smith also known as John N Morrell, then under indictment for murder in Nebraska, was shot and killed near Planchas de Plata mine in Bonora eighteen miles southwest of Nogales Arizona by George Miles alias Bailey. Miles held for murder after Mexican inquest and burial arranged by American friends.
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Cutting Trial Delayed Amid Political Tensions
The Cutting trial, slated for this morning, was postponed to tomorrow. The dispatch notes rising confidence in the Washington government as Congress weighs Cutting revolutions. A recently tense masassociated press report hints at heavy sentence and possible presidential pardon.
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Will of Samuel J. Tilden Read at Greystone
Lawyer James C. Carter reads the will in the presence of relatives. Executors Andrew H. Green and George W. Smith named, all relatives provided for, and income from specific sums allocated to heirs. Public benefactions include a free library at Now Lebanon Yonkers or New York City and other educational aims. Estate value placed at about five million dollars, not ten million as some claimed.
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Yonkers
Tilden’s Greystone Estate a Multimillion-Dollar Showpiece
New York dispatch details the Greystone estate near Yonkers bought by Mr. Tilden in 1879 for 160,000 dollars furnished. It outlines vast grounds, 110 acres, 16 buildings, extensive greenhouses, and costly improvements by John Warring and Tilden, plus a luxurious 166-foot yacht built by John Roach and recent purchases of steam launches and cannons.
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No Cause for War Over Border Case Comments
The Cutting case dominates talk with officials from Mexico and the United States cautious in remarks. Analysts urge an international tribunal while defenders argue U S actions have no bearing on Mexican prosecutions. Critics warn of the danger to American business interests on the border and call for clear jurisdiction rules.
Heidelberg Jubilee Marks Five Hundred Years
The Heidelberg university jubilee celebrating the foundation's five hundredth anniversary was held with great splendor. Distinguished foreign visitors attended as part of the commemorations. New provincial governance arrangements for western Prussia and Posen were gazetted, naming governors and Counts Zedlits Tratzechile and Brushausen.
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News Notes In Brief Space From A Dated Paper
Ella Amo aged 18 drowned herself at Defiance Ohio. Two thousand people starve in Coleman County Texas. Thirty five buildings burned at La Grande Oregon loss one hundred thousand dollars. Poor steamship lines boycott Red Star and Thingwallia lines. Nine thousand Progressive union cigar makers of Philadelphia go on strike. A Mississippi negro holds a panther until a railroad man shoots it. George Livesey killed William Rex at Pierco City Missouri over a debt of 30 conta. Higday Fosdick shot and killed his wife then himself at Laporte Indiana. The British ministry installed and quarreling with Chambourlain clique. George L Carman declined general agent post of Kansas livestock pool at Kansas City. July record footed up ten million dollars up sixty percent from twenty year average. John Bradley shot and killed Charles Winbley at Poplar Bluffs Missouri over suspected infidelity. Joe Pulitzer donated one thousand dollars for writers excursion in New York daily papers. The Oswego seized by Canadian customs officers and deputies slept, dumped on dock, vessel escaped. Lieutenant John W Niel of the 104th Pennsylvania volunteers recruited one hundred men at Shamokle and offers services to U S in possible war with Mexico.
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Inter-state drill entertains Galveston crowd at contest
The third day of inter-state drill events drew 10,000 spectators as San Antonio Rifles and Montgomery True Blues delivered notable performances. Rife with sharp manual work and rapid wheel routines, competition centers on state and overall prizes amid期待 sailing favorites Light Guards and Busch Zouaves. A dress parade and sacred concert close the day with next rounds Monday and Tuesday and final decisions Wednesday.
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Fourth Incineration at Buffalo Cemetery Cremates Local Man
The fourth incineration in Buffalo occurred yesterday afternoon at the Buffalo cemetery. Max Schenfner, about 28, son of a Ebenezer farmer, was cremated, the first county resident so honored. He died at his father’s Ebenezer home last Monday, and was junior partner of Moses and Schenfner at 295 Michigan Street. A large crowd attended as the body reduced to ashes in about thirty minutes.
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Villainous assault on Miss Susan L. Weaver shocks Sioux City
In suburbs of Sioux City Miss Susan L. Weaver was attacked while walking to a friend's home. A brute grabbed her by the throat, threw her down, and fled after her cries drew help. She was found unconscious. authorities pursue the assailant.
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President reappointments spark legal questions in capital notes
National Capital Notes reports a wave of president reappointments to the same offices after Senate rejection. Debates center on the tenure of office act and presidential power to fill vacancies. Rumors place the New York port collector appointment near, with a nonpolitical pick likely. Thomas J. Brennan returns to Washington as Secretary Manning’s health updates circulate. President Cleveland plans a Adirondacks trip with Mrs. Cleveland, leaving in a week for the first of October.
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Indictment in Suffolk County Unveils Adultery Case
Grand jury in Suffolk County has indicted ex-Deacon Joseph Story for adultery with Mrs Elton of Bowdoin Square Church. Mrs Elton, 40, lived with husband Albert Elton a cooper until his return from Philadelphia last Thursday. Elton learned of her confession read by Mr Downs on Sunday and left his wife after belief. They have two children. Deacon Story expected to be arraigned soon.
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Detroit Clergyman Sends Additional Parliament Fund
The Rov Dr O'Reilly of Detroit wired $6,000 to the London treasurer to bolster the parliament fund. The contribution increases support for the ongoing parliamentary effort in Britain.
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Tildens Will Grants Large Bequests to Kin and Charity
Samuel J. Tilden's will, dated August 23 1884, revokes previous wills and names executors John Bigelow Andrew H Green and George W Smith. It details specific bequests to relatives including Mary B Pelton Caroline Whittlesey Lucy Tilden Susan G Tilden and others, vast legacies to libraries and the Tilden Trust, and provisions for estates and reversionary interests, with a charity focus and a memorial monument authorization.
Secretary Lamar Reverses Swamp Land Contest Rule
Washington special reports Secretary Lamar has reversed Commissioner Sparks by allowing filings challenging swamp and overflow land status under a swamp land grant. The decision affects 90,000 acres in the last five sections. Contestants must allege fraud or mistake, and settlers may prove pre approval settlement and cultivation without artificial draining.
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Ute Indians in Excited State After Cowboy Killing near Durango
The Ute agency at southern Colorado reports eight hundred Utes are boisterous and discontent after cowboys killed two tribal members during a rooster boat trip on Disappointment Creek. Military patrols are posted as tensions rise amid cattlemen attacks and depredations.
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Labor of Congress Recap Ends with 241 Working Days
The Forty-ninth Congress adjourned after seven months and twenty-eight days of active work. From 18,202 measures introduced, 1,101 passed both houses, 806 enacted into law, 113 vetoed, and 36 senate bills plus 77 house bills vetoed. Private pension and relief bills dominated vetoes. public building projects and railroad rights of way featured in disapproved actions.
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Kansas Democrats Nominate Ticket At Leavenworth
The Kansas Democratic convention concluded at Leavenworth naming a ticket headed by chief justice William Kingman of Cowley County and governor Thomas Moonlight of Leavenworth. Other posts include A M Whitelaw associate justice L G Snett secretary of state W G Pattison attorney general A S Devinney auditor W D Kelley treasurer S B Burchard and W J Montgomery superintendent of public institutions.
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Public debt shrinks in July while cash on hand noted
The July public debt decreased by 9 049 104 dollars while available cash stood at 1 460 293 dollars. Baden based Weniger chief cashier of the state railroads was arrested for embezzlement totaling over 000 marks.
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