Quiet and Painful End of General Harrison at Capitol
General Benjamin Harrison died at 4 45 p m without regaining consciousness after a long illness. He lay in state at the Indiana State Capitol the coming Saturday with a funeral planned for Sunday. The death drew mourners from city and state as officials prepared halfflag honors and church services.
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Benjamin Harrison Born at North Bend August 20 1833
The article notes Benjamin Harrison, the 23d U S president, born at North Bend Ohio on August 20 1833. It mentions his father John Scott Harrison as the third son of General William Henry Harrison.
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Russia and China Accord Faces Holdouts from Other Powers
The text notes that the Russia China agreement has not crystallized yet and that there is strong prospect of its consummation unless other powers, still undecided, quickly resolve to oppose it. It emphasizes urgency and the potential clash among major nations over the pact.
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China
SANGER IS NAMED AS WARTIME ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Washington March 16 Colonel William Carey Sanger of New York received his commission as assistant secretary of war at 12 30 and was sworn in in Secretary Root s office The War Department announced that Meiklejohn declined reappointment due to senate candidacy and that Sanger has been appointed to immediately assume duties
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Cuban People Manifest Little Interest in Constitutional Convention
Private advices from Havana indicate the Cuban people show little interest in the constitutional convention proceedings and no one can predict how delegates will vote on pending proposals affecting relations with the United States.
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Government scheme for Philippines to be forwarded to War Dept
The Taft commission is ordered to send its government plan for the Philippines to the War Department. Washington says the commission is drafting a general government scheme while locally organizing points in the archipelago. No details or Washington suggestions have been provided yet.
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William Henry Harrison Civil War Leader and President
The ninth U S president William Henry Harrison, signer of the Declaration, rose from local legal work to command the Sixty-seventh Indiana in the Civil War, served as senator candidate, and led diplomacy in Paris representing Venezuela during arbitration with Great Britain.
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President Sends Telegram of Condolence to Mrs Harrison
The president, reflecting on extended contact during the former’s tenure in the executive office, sent a telegram expressing condolences to Mrs Harrison.
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Cleveland's Tribute to Harrison at Princeton
Former President Cleveland laments Harrison's death in a tribute from Princeton New Jersey March 15 praising his patriotism and devotion to duty. He notes Harrison's sacrifices of popularity and calls his career a model of decency and good citizenship for the nation.
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London Papers Publish Memoirs of General Harrison
London papers print lengthy memoirs of General Benjamin Harrison with editorials on his career. The Daily Chronicle lauds him as capable and conservative, while The Standard notes he did not leave a deep historical mark but praises his high personal character.
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Venezuela says no crisis over Loomis amid asphalt affair
Venezuelan charge Senor Pulido states no government complications will arise from the asphalt affairs and U S minister Loomis. He says criticisms come from private sources not official Venezuela policy and that local papers printing United States articles provoke irritation but do not reflect official views. The Venezuelan government remains friendly toward the United States and no status discussion has occurred.
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Woman's Relief Corps elects officers on first ballot
In St Paul on March 16 Mrs Adam L May of Stillwater captured the department presidency with 148 votes while Mrs Plymar of Mankato had 95 and Mrs Keller of Minneapolis 84. Fanny Richardson of Marshall was elected senior vice president and Esther Kennedy of St Paul won junior vice president by a large majority.
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McKinley to Attend General Harrison Funeral
President McKinley will attend General Harrison's funeral accompanied by Mrs. McKinley and Secretary Cortelyou. The party will stop in Canton and Indianapolis with brief layovers to enable the president's return to Washington after the services. No cabinet members are expected to join.
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Bill approves $1,000,000 for St Louis Exposition
Jefferson City Mo March 15 The bill to appropriate one million dollars for the Louisiana Purchase world’s fair at St Louis with senate amendments adding an emergency clause to make funds available immediately has passed the house. It now goes to the governor for signature.
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Government auction of Chippewa Maize lands begins
Topeka Kan March 15 the government opens a public sale of remaining Chippewa and Maize Indian lands totaling 1300 acres in Franklin court lands. Appraisals range from 3 to 7.50 per acre with top bids between 30 and 35 dollars.
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Utah Governor Vetoes Polygamy Bill
Governor Wells of Utah vetoes the Evans bill on complaints and prosecutions in criminal cases. In his message he says the measure would be used as a weapon against the very classes its aims to aid. Salt Lake City date March 16.
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American blocks for Shamrock II secured by Watson
Glasgow March 14 news that designer Mr Watson has ordered all blocks for the Shamrock II from an American firm to obtain the best blocks in the market for the cup challenger.
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Russian China pact on Manchuria cannot be confirmed
Washington reports no official statement on a rumored Russia China agreement over Manchuria. The state department says it cannot confirm the pact's existence and opposes secret arrangements with China, noting official ignorance about details while raising objections to the move.
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