Bishop Brooks Dies Suddenly in Boston Home
Boston reports the death of Bishop Phillips Brooks at 6 30 a m at 238 Clarendon street following a brief illness with sore throat Diptheria symptoms were suspected but not confirmed and no serious danger anticipated Doctors H A Beach and R N Phillips attended the case with Fitz later joining the consultation Brooks suffered a final coughing spell before his heart stopped.
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H. A. Beach
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Beach
Bishop Brooks Chronology and Works Recap
Born December 13, 1835, Brooks grew up in Boston and Andover. He studied at Harvard and Alexandria Seminary, was ordained in 1859, and served at the Advent Philadelphia church before leading Trinity Church in Philadelphia. In 1869 he became rector of Trinity Boston, and about 1887 he was consecrated Bishop of Massachusetts. He influenced Boston youth, was a brilliant pulpit orator with low church views, preached across denominations, and authored several theological works.
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Alexandria
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Philadelphia
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Massachusetts
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Oro
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Brooks
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Yale Divinity School
Jesus
Bohlen
Blaine House Quiet After Night As Ex-Secretary Improves
Washington Jan 24 There were few signs of life around Mr Blaine's house overnight suggesting improvement for the ex secretary. Dr Johnston visited at 10 30 am found him feeble but not alarmingly so and not in critical condition. Mrs Damrosch and Miss Hattie Blaine left for a morning walk returning after the doctor.
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Altgelds Placed Under Guard After Sudden Illness
Springfield Jan. 24 Governor Altgeldt suffered a severe vomiting attack late Sunday night and was found exhausted. He is not allowed visitors and his condition is described as very serious by physicians.
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Death of La Placide Canonge Journalistic Giant of New Orleans
New Orleans confirms the death at noon of La Placide Canonge editor of the New Orleans Bee and a veteran of the city press. He founded and edited multiple newspapers and wrote for Paris journals. He staged over a dozen early 1810s plays and led French opera seasons in New Orleans. He served as clerk of criminal court and as head of public schools. He taught French at the University of Louisiana and sat in the state house.
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Paris
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State of Representatives
Samoan Fair Commissioner Reports Stevenson Ill in Samoa
Francisco Jan 24. Samoan Fair Commissioner Lynch says novelist Robert Louis Stevenson is dying of consumption at his island home. He adds Stevenson will probably remain on the island alive until death.
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Fire Breaks Out at Churchill Bros Livery Stable
A fire discovered at 5 am in Clinton Missouri engulfs Churchill Bros livery stable. Firefighters respond as flames spread rapidly threatening adjoining structures and horses. Fire officials caution residents to avoid the area while containment efforts continue.
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Diphtheria Scare Closes Trempeleau School
In Trempeleau Jan 24 Cora Patterson seven years old died from putrid sore throat later identified as black diphtheria. The child fell ill at school and two younger siblings are infected. Officials fear school exposure could trigger an epidemic and close the schools.
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Cronin Murder Suspect Frank Woodruff Dies in Prison
Cuiano Jan 24 It is learned that James Frank Black alias Frank Woodruff who was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the Cronin murder died at the Lansing penitentiary Oct 10 Black becomes the seventeenth participant or witness in the crime or trial to die or flee since the case began.
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Leprosy Case Reported in Napoleon City
A man named Lee Lung, a Chinese laundry worker who has resided in Napoleon for two years, is diagnosed with what appears to be genuine leprosy. He became ill about a week ago and lived alone. diagnosis was confirmed Sunday night after doctors could not decide earlier.
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Colonel William A. Rucker Dies of Pneumonia
Colonel William A. Rucker of the U S Army pay department died early Sunday from pneumonia. He served on General Miles's staff and oversaw pay department affairs in the Missouri department. A New Year visit to General Miles in full dress uniform preceded his illness.
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Fire destroys Pittsburg and Lake Erie car shops
The Chartier's station shops of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad were burned during the night, with many cars and valuable machines lost. The fire stemmed from a leaking gas pipe and the damage is about 90000 dollars, mostly insured. Rebuilding is planned and about 250 workers become unemployed.
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Theatrical Riots Dampen as Managers Plan Sunday Openings
Denver officials report the Dean Hart residence riot has subsided. Theaters will reopen next Sunday night and a personal liberty bill for Sunday amusements will be introduced in the state legislature, likely to pass.
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Colo
Dean Hart
Cabinet Council Discusses Egyptian Crisis In London
London notes the Egyptian situation growing in gravity surpassing Irish home rule concerns. Telegrams from Cairo report Arabi Pasha leading unrest while natives split between British policy and resistance to infidel interference. Cabinet debates reinforcing the army and frontier protection as France signals support for the Khedive’s independence. Cairo dispatch says the sultan congratulates the Khedive and will send six horses as a gift.
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Bragg and Unite Against Mitchell in Wisconsin Senate Fight
In Ison Wisconsin January 24 The Times Mitchells organ accuses General N of instigating attacks. Bragg men deny authorship while night men doubt the claim. A Bragg Knight coalition appears to threaten Mitchell and could derail his Milwaukee bid.
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Boiler blast injures nine at Blissfield mill
Nine people were injured when a boiler exploded in the new room of H. Bill in Blissfield. Engineer Luke Lanen, George Hathaway and a youth named Malone were buried under debris and rescued after nearly an hour. Nearby, C Josenhans and family at supper saw the boiler end fly through their house, causing severe damage. W. H. W., engineer of the adjacent grist mill, was blown twenty feet and hurt.
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Four Men Discharged After Trial in High Profile Case
The court discharged four men including Champion after trial. A motion by Bennett for Johnson was noted. The proceedings mention disruptions and a contentious affair with expenditures exceeding $300,000 on both sides.
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Grain Destroyed in Big St Louis Elevator Fire
The Carondelet Elevator and Grain company fire in St Louis destroyed the elevator and about 1.25 million bushels of wheat. Losses total around 1.1 million dollars with 500000 for building and machinery and 600000 for wheat. Insurance on the wheat ranges from 200000 to 300000, building insurance at 200000. The facility, built in 1878, had a 2.5 million bushel capacity and was owned by the Missouri Pacific railway.
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Untitled OCR Fragment Signals Rapid Expansion of Rail Route
Fragmentary text describes fast early planning for a rail line from Wy Hills toward Denver and beyond, with prospects of opening up vast territory along much of the route. The note hints at rapid development and potential geographic reach.
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Capitol National Bank of Lincoln Fails
Lincoln Nebraska January 24 The Capitol National Bank of Lincoln fails with state treasurer reportedly at risk for about 50000. Bank examiner J M Griffith arrived by evening train to close the bank after reviewing books and papers, leaving uncertainty over asset sufficiency to protect depositors.
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Missing funds eyed as $200000 mislaid at Lincoln bank
A local report states Lincoln bank books show a missing large sum, about $200 300, said to have been stolen. An inquiry traces the disappearance to theft with officials unable to account for the cash. A separate note mentions a clerk in a United States district post fled after embezzlement and later surrendered.
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Xamitier Griffith
Vote Planned On Anti-Option Bill With Possible Extra Session
Washington dispatch reports both houses debating amid amendments to quarantine and anti option bills. The house advanced quarantine measures, while the senate set a Tuesday vote time for the anti option bill and warned an extra session could follow if needed.
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Fire destroys dairy house. two killed in Pittssurg blaze
In Pittssurg on January 24 a morning fire razed the home of dairyman John Federlein. George Rodler aged 6 and his aunt Kate Rodler aged 25 died in the blaze.
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Explosion kills Capen residents near Richmond Utah
An explosion of giant powder at Richmond near Capen Utah killed Lewis and es Kerr and fatally injured Thomas Exeter Fred Rainey and Jander Peart.
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Pinkerton Legislation Pressure to Senate Committee
A January subcommittee report on the Pinkerton system indicates agreement among members that no congressional action is planned. The full judiciary committee will take up the matter in a few days as investigations continue.
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Consolidation Talk Among Boston to Lower Provinces Lines
Haifax January 4 report says negotiations are under way to unite all steamship lines between Boston and the lower provinces under one management and to operate large hotels with the steamers. If true, the Canada Atlantic Yarmouth International and line may form a single system.
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No Rev olution in Hayti Haytian unrest unclear
Fragmentary OCR text shows a dateless note about Hayti and Haytians with ambiguous phrases and no clear event, person, or organization details to reconstruct a coherent news item. The readable bits offer no concrete actions or outcomes to summarize.
Extra Session Looms as Small Minority Grows
In Washington on January 24 the outlook for an extra session tightens as a minor faction shows strength. The current Congress has stalled with little progress on bills, and any minority could push key appropriations over the top, making an extended session unavoidable.
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