Dedication of the Grant Tomb Arrives in New York
President to attend dedication ceremonies for the Grant monument as a presidential train reaches New York. Notables travel with him including Abner McKinley, Col. Fred Grant, Chauncey Depew, and naval militia escort. The party proceeds from Sixth Street station to the Fifth Avenue hotel by carriage and ferry Pittsburgh.
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Grant Tomb Dedication Parade in New York City
New York grand pageant for Ulysses S. Grant's tomb draws notable visitors led by President McKinley and Vice President Hobart. Candidates and officials parade past a lavish Riverside Park mausoleum as Navy ships and white squadron stand by. Grant family guests arrive at the Fifth Avenue hotel while officials coordinate ceremonies and reviews along a multi hour spectacle.
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London
Greeks Retreat and Ottoman Advance Reported
Dispatches from Washington and Rome detail Greek forces withdrawing near Larissa and Crete as Ottoman troops push toward the Larissa plain. Reports cite captured Greek soldiers sent to Elassona, Turkish rifles and ammunition seized, and strategic positions around Tyrnavo and Lesdi ki taken by Ottoman units.
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The Canadian Tariff Editorial Preview
The Times will editorialize on Monday about Canadian tariff questions. It notes the presentation of the Canadian tariff measures marks a notable step in imperial financial policy. The piece hints at Britain’s attitude and the potential impact on special legislation within the empire.
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the Times
Larissa Decries Fire After Ae of Ligaria Destruction
Fragmentary OCR reads a statement by Larissa blaming a blaze on Ae of Ligaria. The text appears in a damaged newspaper snippet with limited readable context. Strong entities include Larissa and Ligaria, but many details are unclear.
President McKinley to Be Escorted by Cavalry Squadron
New York April 26 final plans for President McKinleys reception and escort from the ferry to the Windsor hotel during Grant day ceremonies were made by Gen. Daniel Butterfield. Cavalry squadron A of about 250 men will act as military escort to the president. McKinley will meet the New York Alumni association of the Signi Alpha Epsilon fraternity at the Windsor hotel, with a banquet to follow at the Waldorf attended by ex-secretary Gurlisse and other members.
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Forecast of Business in Congress This Week
A forecast notes no senate quorum due to many senators in New York for Gen Grant’s tomb ceremonies. Republicans may adjourn and postpone tariff bill, with committee reorganizations proceeding informally. The house will transact no business this week, with adjournments through Thursday and again until Monday.
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Floods Spread In Delta And Gulf States
The water pours through openings and spreads across a growing area. Greenville reports are discouraging while Yazoo delta overflow slowly recedes. Planting may be three days late. Negro laborers face destitution as relief work continues. North of Memphis and in Arkansas conditions worsen. Vicksburg and New Orleans show no change as other stations report declines from one tenth to eight tenths of a foot.
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Viars and Lewis To Hang in June in West Virginia
In Fayetteville criminal court Albert Viars and Clark Lewis face execution on June 15 after being found guilty of murder. Wilbur Slaughter received a life term for aiding the case. Virgie Gibson was convicted of second degree murder and also given a life sentence.
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Death by his own hand ends life of Haledon educator
New York report says Prof. J. D. Dennison aged 73 attempted suicide at his Haledon New Jersey home on Saturday. Former principal of Haledon school for 11 years, he was replaced four years ago and never recovered from that decision.
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Wheat reaches record price in St Louis market
Wheat futures climb as No 2 red winter wheat sells at 1.02 per bushel in St Louis on Friday. C J Taylor & Co sold one car to Eggers Milling Co, marking the highest price since 1990 and boosting market sentiment.
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Miss Jessy Young Elected President of Board
Miss Jessy Young, a member of the board of education in Gariox O, was elected president of the board for the ensuing year at the meeting held on April 26.
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Board of Education
Indian appropriation bill moves through Senate action
The Senate approved the Indian appropriation bill, debated provisions on the Oncompahgre reservation, and agreed to resolutions of inquiry about reciprocity treaties under McKinley. Senator Morgan urged action on Cuba while bankruptcy debates continued and Mason delivered his maiden Senate speech on rules reform.
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Washington House Debates Indian Bill Amid Death Tributes
In Washington the House completed debate on Senate amendments to the Indian appropriation bill and sent it to conference. A key issue remained opening the Uncompahgre reserve under mineral laws with a plan to lease lands to avoid corporate possession. The Senate's oil and gas provision from the Seneca council was rejected, and a 25 member committee was set to attend Grant tomb ceremonies with a three day adjournment scheduled next week.
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Lamp fire burns Mrs Turner fatally in Parkersburg
In Parkersburg on April 26 while Mrs Finn Turner was away, John McWilliams seized a lamp to throw it outside but collided with Mrs Turner. Her clothes caught fire and she was fatally burned. Williams and John Meyers suffered serious burns from the burning oil.
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Clemenceau and Chimay Duel in Paris Wounding
An Echo de Paris article by M. Clemenceau describes a Sunday morning sword duel between Clemenceau and Prince Caraman de Chimay in Paris. Both were wounded. Clemenceau suffered a gash to the right arm while Chimay had a slight shoulder scratch.
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The White Squadron sails to new anchorage near Grant's Tomb
The White Squadron left Tompkinsville Staten Island at dawn on Sunday and moved up the North river to its new anchorage off Grant's Tomb where it will stay until midweek. Crowds gathered at the battery and North river piers to watch. The New York flagship led the procession under Adm. Bunce with the Dolphin dispatch boat at the rear for McKinley’s review.
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Ohio State News Celebrates Nancy McKinley Eighty-Eighth Birthday
Nancy Allison McKinley, widow of the nation ident, marked her eighty eighth birthday at her Canton home. She received letters and telegrams of congratulations from friends. A delegation of about 50 women from Cleveland, Akron, and Canton called with garlands of flowers. A party was hosted at the McKinley residence.
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New Postmasters Named Across Ohio Counties
Washington April 29 The government appointed a large batch of fourth class postmasters in Ohio on Wednesday listing Caneou Mill Columbiana county Chas Crensat Gallia Harrison J Hi guson Howenstein Stark Jas Steinmetz Jerome Union town H Dickson Negrey T J Richardson New Hamburg Columbiana H Bay North Benton Mahoning EK Strong Perkins Mahoning RN Williams Sherwood Di county H G Rock Vienna Trumb Trumb county A B Manning.
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Clinton Hawk Shoots Two in Rural Incident
April 22 reports that Clinton Hawk shot Fannie Watkins and Jack Lima at a house step. Watkins was struck in the head and is in critical condition. Lima was wounded in the side and leg. Hawk, described as a notorious character, drew a revolver after seeing his father and fired five times.
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Commissioner Seeks Lorain April 21
A terse city note from Lorain on April 21 reports Commissioner Kramer seeks a stated objective. The brief item mentions the official’s name and date, with no further details provided in the readable text.
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Cincinnati Miami railroad victim identified in obscure notice
In Cincinnati near Foster's Crossing a moving freight train incident left one man dead. The body was brought to his late home 3001 Eat Avenue. He leaves a wife and one child.
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Populists Eye State Campaign Shift On Democratic Governor Choice
A report notes Populists and fusion groups plan to push in the state campaign. Thomas G. Fimons of Cleveland urges backing a Democratic candidate for governor if a factory dictate is nominated and adopted.
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Thomas G. Fimons
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Governor appoints penitentiary board and hospital trustee
Columbus Ohio April 23 Gov nell Thursday reappointed W�rington of Wellston a member board of penitentiary management and Dr D S Gardner of Massillon a member of the board of trustees of Cleveland state hospital. They had served for five years commencing the 1st of the present month.
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Burglar Anderson Indicted In Ohio Gambling Case
Columbus reports indictments by the lin county grand jury naming four gambling house operators Jacob Weber Angus L Was Chas H Putnam and John Murnan and burglar Jim Anderson of Cincinnati indicted as an habitual criminal in an April 23 proceeding.
Baby's Fatal Mistake in Wahltburg Schist Accident
At Wahltburg the 2-year-old child of George Wahl climbed onto a chair and reached a bottle of carbolic acid. The child swallowed some of the poison before the mother could intervene and will probably die.
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Wahltburg
George Wahl
Prominent men urge Hanna to seek US Senate seat
In Cleveland on April 23 a group of business leaders met at noon and adopted resolutions urging the honorable M A Hanna to run for United States senator. They want him to succeed himself in the Senate.
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Holtendent
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New Ohio to Postmasters Appointment in Guernsey County
Washington April 21 M L Bonnell was appointed master at Winterset Guernsey county Ohio replacing E B Johnson who was removed. This move fills a key postal position in the district and aligns with standard statewide administrative changes announced by officials.
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Johnson
Robbery at Quinlin Early Residence Hailed by Gagged Victims
On April 22 a group broke into the Quinlin Early residence, gagged and bound occupants, sacked the house, and stole currency and a large amount of jewelry. Authorities are investigating the break in and reviewing security footage.
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