Death of General Sherman Sparks Nationwide Mourning
New York reports General William Sherman has died after a long illness. President and War Department issue orders for a military funeral in St Louis with a civilian religious tone. A large outpouring of condolences arrives as officials plan the burial and transport.
Death of General Sherman Sparks National Mourns Across Cities
President Harrison informs Congress of General William Tecumseh Sherman’s death in New York City. The message recalls his deep love of the flag, civil institutions, and a career marked by pivotal Civil War campaigns and leadership that shaped the Union’s victory and the nation’s history. The note also mentions flags to be flown at half staff and a national period of mourning.
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Gibson Missing and Whisky Trust Secretary Linked to Plot
Reports from Chicago and Canada allege that George J. Gibson secretary of the whisky trust fled to Europe amid a conspiracy to blow up the Shufeldt distillery. Investigators say Gibson bought dynamite components and mixed them himself, with bonds and secrecy surrounding the case as authorities pursue leads on backers and his whereabouts.
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Protest by Mammoth mine jury against liquor use by fire bosses
The Coroner's jury in the Mammoth mine explosion case issued a verdict blaming carbonated hydrogen gas as the cause and protesting the employment of fire bosses and pit bosses with liquor use. It also urges mining law amendments to require electric or safety lamp lighting and registry of mine entrants. Russian districts face low spirits as the Nobility bank lists 890 estates for public sale due to default.
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Entombed Miners After Lamp Explosion at Moyer Mine
Four men killed and seven more missing as Moyer mine owned by W. J. Rainey catches fire after a lamp exploded at the shaft bottom. Ventilation fails as water from Mousecreek floods in and the interior burns. About fifty miners were at work. later reports confirm four pumpers killed and several still missing as fire rages.
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Australian middleweight Paddy Gorman vs Mike Leary ends early
Paddy Gorman of Australia and Mike Leary of Buffalo met under Hudson Athletic Club auspices in Jersey City for a fifteen round gloves bout at Oakland Rink. Police interference halted the match after six rounds despite a purse reportedly set.
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Fighting With Savages Kilimanjaro clashes reported
Zanzibar dispatches say serious losses on both sides in fighting between Wissman and natives at Kilimanjaro. Wissmann is returning. Also notes Mike Kelly signs with the Boston Association Baseball Club for the coming season. Iowa Indians draft a memorial to President Harrison over treaty lands. Egyptian troops concentrate at Trinkitat with small enemy actions near B Tib as Onan Digna's main force holds Lower.
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Admiral Porter Dies After Prolonged Illness in Washington
Admiral David D. Porter aged 55? 59? died suddenly at his Washington residence after a long decline in health. The funeral will be at Arlington with highest military honors. President and Navy Secretary notified. Navy Department to close. naval ranks will drape in blues. seventeen gun salutes at noon. Porter served as rear and vice admiral and played key roles in Civil War blockades and Fort Fisher operations.
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President Harrison Considers Major Post Congress Trip
President Harrison plans a extensive journey after Congress adjourns possibly to the Pacific coast. He may tour the South and be joined by one or two Cabinet members. The trip could start in April and echoes past presidents who visited Mississippi valley Yellowstone and other regions.
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Explosion Wrecks Windsor Mill Kills Four in Sedalia
A boiler explosion at Churchill & Omsley mill in Windsor, twenty miles southwest of Sedalia, Missouri, destroyed the mill and killed four men from Sedalia. Hugh L. Smith Thomas Fishery H Sturdivant and Walter Reuman died instantly with bodies mutilated beyond recognition. The fire caused property damage estimated at 915,500.
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Walter Reuman
Notable Hiccough Death and Local Incidents Across Ohio
Glauck ALCOR respected citizen of South Wellston died after eight days of relentless hiccoughing. The report lists thefts from Congressman Kennedy's family, a possible fatal scald from hot coffee, illnesses, and multiple local misfortunes. Also cited are postmaster appointments, a prison escape attempt, and a series of court cases and accidents across several Ohio towns.
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Loris Laver
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