Amusements and Zoo Additions Highlight Local Week
The Empire hosts a three day Vic toria Burlesquers engagement starting today. New animals arrive at the Zoo with public exhibition. Robert Fitzsimmons and his son toured the Zoo yesterday. Tonight features bankers night at the venue. Sousa band concert advance sale opens Monday at Tomlinson Hall and Park Theater box office amid strong demand. Grace Van Studdiford, Indiana born soprano, leads next week's Grand vaudeville bill. Harry Glazier rises to lead roles after a long apprenticeship and stars in The Three Musketeers at Park Theater for a three day run.
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Robert Fitzsimmons
Tomlinson Hall
Park Theater
Grace van Studdiford
Manchester
Harry Glazier
E. D. Stair
Three Musketeers
Mr. Glazier
Miss Graydon Event Highlights Social Meeting
The entertainment committee chaired by Mrs. Ogle hosted a delightful afternoon program with Miss Nesbitt and several wives and Misses performing. That evening Rev Thomas J Villers and the First Baptist music committee hosted a gathering at the Villers home to honor the choir and new organist Leo B Riggs. About seventy guests attended with Pink azaleas and yellow tulips decorating rooms and a punch service by Mrs. George and Mrs. Bitel. An informal musical program featured Villers, Riggs, the choir, and conundrums followed by a course luncheon. Ketcham McCoy wedding occurred later at Greensburg with Rev McMichael officiating.
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E. C. Duncan
New York
J. W. Cooper
Greene V. Woollen
J. K. Sharpe, Jr
Dansville
N. Y
Kate Ward
Robert E. McGrath
Lafayette
D. P. Erwin
de Conne
Howard A. Benton
EB. P. Thayer
Greenes
Larry Smith
J. J. Turner
St. Louis
M. M. Church- Man
L. H. Firey
Kanexe City
Ross Hamilton Clark
Joseph H. Clark
Lynn E. Stone
P. A. Hinds
T. H. Noonan
Cincinnati
Arthur Meeks
Missesa Byrd
Ida Alfree
Annie Butler
Ethel Cleland
Mary Deputy
Maud Pickens-Davidson
Harry H. Smith
North Alabama Street
Ethel Smith
George W. Bliss
Thayer
Greenfield
George Brown
Hartford
Conn
Persimmon Brigade
Hugh P. Stewart
West Eleventh Street
Rutledge
W. W. Robbins
Thomas Hanna
Benjamin Harrison
John 4
Wirt
A. M. Ogle
Pennsylvania Street
Library Fund
Boys’ Club Association
Henry Ettel
J. D. George
Dhat
Ada
Amanda McCoy
Sutherland McCoy
Clarksburg
Clyde Ketcham
McMichael
Cleveland
Homage Paid to a Statesman of Lifetime Duty
A tribute lauds a revered public figure for lifelong dedication and moral steadfastness. The speaker compares him to the era’s greats, asserting unparalleled integrity and resilience when fundamental morals and government principles are at stake. A well-known statewoman recalls Dickens on Lincoln, saying he must be shot to remove him.
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Dickens
Lincoln
Greatest Man of His Time General Harrison Remembered
John L. Griffiths eulogizes General William Henry Harrison calling him the greatest man of his era. He praises Harrison for patriotism, moral courage, and public service after leaving office, comparing him to Adams, Livingston, Marshall, and Jay. Griffiths notes Harrison’s simple noble style, steadfast honesty, and lasting influence on the public conscience.
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John L. Griffiths
Harrison
Adamses
John
John Quincy
Samuel
Livingston
Marshall
Jay
Washington
Hawkins recalls General Harrison life and character
Roscoe O Hawkins recounts many memories of General Harrison at the Columbia Club. He spoke of Harrison as an all around superb lawyer and a sincere, unpretentious man. Hawkins said Harrison’s death came as a great shock to him and to others who knew him.
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Roscoe O. Hawkins
General Harrison
Columbia Club
Senator Hawkins
Indianapolis
Harrison
Tme
Tribute of a Poet on General Harrison
James Whitcomb Riley praises General Harrison as American and Western, a just, affectionate man admired by many in the city. He notes Harrison chose the city as home, earned respect in court and public life, and left a legacy of duty and loyalty.
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Harrison
James Whitcomb Riley
General Harrison
Return of the Honored Figure After Public Life
After a tumultuous period in public life he returned to his chosen home. The homecoming was a moment of quiet honor. He won universal respect and was held in high esteem by all who knew him.
Last address recall at Columbia Club banquet
Dr Franklin W Hays recounts General Harrison's last public remarks at the dedication banquet for the Columbia Club building on Jan 31. Maya speaks of the ex President's affection for the club, praising his address which vowed loyal Republican unity and friendship among members.
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Franklin W. Hays
Columbia Club
General Harrison
Maya
Messages of Condolence From Public Figures At Harrison Funeral
Telegrams of sympathy poured in for Mrs Harrison from ex President Cleveland and numerous public figures. Among senders were Gen Tracy ex secretary Foster Fos ter Noble Elkins Wanamaker Palmer Fuller Harlan McKenna Azpiroz Halstead McAdoo and John Wanamaker noted he would attend the funeral with more Cabinet members expected to come.
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Harrison
Cleveland
Princeton
N. J
General Harrison
Benjamin F.tracy
Navy
John W. Foster
Charles Foster
the Treasury
John W. Noble
the Interior
8. B. Elkins
John Wanamaker
Thomas W. Palmer
Michigan
Fuller
Harlan
Justice McKenna
Vanamaker
Henry L Wilson on General Harrison Death
United States minister to Chile Henry L Wilson visiting the city praised General Harrison's intellect and honesty. He recalled Harrison from childhood, called him a great Indiana figure in law and statesmanship, and urged that his moral steadiness and kindness stood behind a reserved exterior.
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Henry L. Wilson
United States
Chile
General Harrison
Harrison
Indiana
State Officers Tributes on General Harrison Death
Governor Durbin and other state officers eulogize General Harrison. Durbin recalls intimate ties, moral character, and wartime and political service. Others praise his intellect, leadership, and impact on Indiana and the nation as the state mourns a foremost citizen.
Indiana born leader lauded after Harrison death era
A series of tributes from public officials praise General Benjamin Harrison as a premier American statesman and devoted citizen. They recount his Civil War service, Senate tenure, and presidency, emphasizing his honesty, intellect, and unwavering duty. The speakers note his impact, character, and enduring national regard.
Judges and Officials Eulogize General Harrison
Multiple judges and county officials offer high praise for General Harrison after his death. Judge McMaster commends his intellect and moral integrity, while Judge Leathers lauds his eloquence and leadership in law. Lewis G. Akin calls him the greatest living American, and others note his nationwide reverence and impact on Indiana jurisprudence.
Remembering General Harrison the Nation’s Great Lawyer
County auditor B Smith and judges Henry Clay Allen Vinson Carter praise General Harrison as a supreme lawyer and statesman. They recount early acquaintance late 1800s campaigns and a revered career showing integrity, leadership, and national service.
Harrison called Indiana's greatest lawyer and patriot
Albert W Wishard and another speaker laud General Harrison as Indiana's foremost lawyer and patriot. They praise his public service and judicial appointments, noting his nonpartisan stance in the judiciary and his lasting impact on the state's legal history.
Expression of a Friend for General Harrison
Expression by Smiley N Chambers lauds General Harrison as a tireless workingman who dedicated sixty seven years to duty and study. He praises Harrison’s intellect honesty and love of liberty noting his sympathy for the Boers and describing him as the state’s greatest citizen and a loyal patriot.
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Smiley N. Chambers
Harrison
Remark on General Harrison by Frank B Burke
Frank B Burke praises General Harrison noting his constitutional leadership and fearless defense of rights. He calls Harrison a pure unselfish patriot with a lineage from a Declaration signer and credits him with defending constitutional freedom and guiding the state and nation toward virtuous leadership.
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Frank B. Burke
Harrison
Liberty
United States
Noted Chicago Attorney Visits See General Harrison
George H Peaks a prominent Chicago lawyer was in the city last night. He was well acquainted with General Harrison and spoke highly of his conservatism and strict application of the law. Peaks noted Harrison’s influence on cases with clear, powerful views that carried weight with the bench.
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George H Peaks
Chicago
Greatest Citizen of the Country General Harrison Tribute
John B. Cockrum lauds General Harrison as the most profound lawyer and greatest statesman, noting his strong character and broad appeal. He says the nation and state have sustained the greatest possible loss in Harrison's death and no man can replace him in public esteem.
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Winfield T. Durbin
Harrison
United States Senate
Pse
Indiana
R. A. Brown
Supreme
Bismarck
Gladstone
General Harrison
Prince Ito
Japan
Li Hung Chang
Gen
United States
Indianapolis
Leopold Levy
Republican Party
Frank Martin
Seean
John L. McMaster
James M. Leathers
Harrison Indiana
Lewis G. Akin
County Recorder
America
Elliott
Said
Harris
B. Smith
Henry Clay Allen
Circuit Court
Vinson Carter
Tennessee
John W. Kern
Tippecanoe
Supreme Court
Putnam
Maine
Dallas
Pennsylvania
Federal Court of Appeals
Republic
John B. Cockrum
Expression by C Pickens on Harrison as a great lawyer
Samuel O Pickens extols General Harrison praising him as among the era’s top lawyers. He quotes a neighboring city lawyer who once met James C Carter and Joseph H Choate in Supreme Court arguments, saying Harrison is their peer.
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Samuel O. Pickens
General Harrison
James C. Carter
Joseph H. Choate
New York
Supreme Court of the United States
Harrison
Statesman Remembered as Great Republican Leader at Death
Quote extols the deceased as the greatest man in the Republican party at his time. It notes his national influence, long public service, and careful study of issues affecting national prosperity. His fearless, forceful views made him valuable during a critical era. His loss is described as a national calamity.
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United States
The Lament for General Harrison by A A Young
A A Young, customs collector, reflects on General Harrison's death and his long, exemplary life. He praises Harrison's abstemious life, splendid physique, and wide achievement in home, profession, church, and public service. He credits Harrison's presidency with a wise, clean administration and lasting national impact.
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A. A. Young
Harrison
Blaine
Shock at General Harrison’s Death Revered Statesman Remembered
Augustus L. Mason reacted with deep grief to the death of General Harrison. Mason, once intimate with the ex president, recalled their pleasant talk at Mason's home last Wednesday. He praised Harrison as a great American lawyer and statesman whose public service surpassed his presidency.
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Augustus L. Mason
Harrison
Indiana tribute to Gen Harrison as statesman and lawyer
City Controller E M Johnson praised Gen Harrison as Indiana's most distinguished man in law and public life. He lauded Harrison's propriety in speech and action, calling him Indiana's greatest lawyer and preeminent orator.
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E. M. Johnson
Gen. Harrison
Indiana
General Harrison praised by McGinnis as great statesman and soldier
General George F. McGinnis lauds General Harrison as one of the nation's greatest men, noting his legal and political career and his effective transition from civilian life to military service without prior experience.
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George F. McGinnis
Harrison
Platt Advocates Cuban Amendments Before McKinley
Senator Platt of Connecticut spoke with President McKinley about Cuba and later met with Secretary Root. He defended the Platt amendments, saying Cubans will eventually see they serve both Cuban and U.S. interests despite initial offense and misapprehension.
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Washington
Senator Platt
Connecticut
Platt
Cuba
McKinley
Root
Havana
United States
Mr. Platt
General Gomez Letter Draws Little Comment in Cuba
Havana March 13 General Gomes letter to a San Domingo friend warnings about the Platt amendment is viewed as political theater and carries no real significance in government circles since its publication. A number of tourists returned from the Isle of Pines where Americans are investing amid growing activity.
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Havana
General Gomez
San Domingo
Cuba
Associated Press
Gomez
Isle of Pines
Salisbury Speech at London Banquet Sparks Trade Remarks
Lord Salisbury addresses the annual banquet of the Association of the Chambers of Commerce in London. He notes unity of parties during England's prolonged struggle, says German threats have not altered commercial work, but public pessimism lingers. He urges focusing on dangers and avoiding alarm in facing future challenges.
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London
Lord Salisbury
Association of the Chambers of Commerce
England
Germany
Salis bury urges utilitarian education and language study
The address argues Englishmen should learn French and German before Latin and Greek and hints that education should be utilitarian. It warns that excessive private interference with capital could harm commerce and industry, risking a decay that later efforts cannot reverse.
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Lord Salisbury
Lehigh Valley Engine Explodes Killing Three Men
In Trenton New Jersey on March 13 the boiler of Lehigh Valley Railway engine No 233 exploded near Mué Run while pulling a coal train. Three Pittston men died engineer Wilton Albert fireman Morgan Morris and brakeman Robert M Mullen. The engine crashed into the Lehigh river. The train continued for a distance without its locomotive. Cause of the blast remains unknown. All victims were married and left families.
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Trenton
N. J
Lehigh Valley Railway
Muérun
Wilton Albert
Morgan Morris
Robert M Mullen
Pittston
Lehigh River
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