Hurry's Day of Triumph in Bryan Train Prank
The New York Sun recounts Harry Peterson, Mid dle States Daily Whoop correspondent, left behind on Bryan’s special train. After waking in a Pullman washroom in underwear, he borrows clothes from staff, and with help from a porter, saloon men, and a circus elephant, reaches Jenkintown aboard an elephant to greet Bryan’s arrival. The stunt ends with Peterson proudly waving a banner as Bryan’s entourage reaches the station.
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New York Sun
Harry Peterson
Middle States
Whoop
Bryan
Harry
Scott
Indiana
Pullman
J Ae
Waltis
Jenkintown
Yassir
Colonel Bryan
Pullman Company
Darry
Harry Square
Bryatt
Nike
Skeptica
Irene
Hurry
Key
Persia
Hurry Peterson
Falkland Islands
Bunco Land
Lee
Union
City soothes after tense joke lands hard on Harry
In a tense exchange, bystanders reflect that the joke’s punchline may have fallen on them rather than Harry. The mood is unsettled as the group processes the moment and its impact on ordinary social dynamics.
Harrison and Company A memorial note in Kansas City
The Kansas City Journal recounts honor for late Benjamin Harrison as an honorary member of Missouri National Guard Veteran Company A. It notes a framed acceptance letter, Captain Taylor's special order, and a telegram of condolence to Mrs. Harrison. It also describes Harrison’s former visit to Kansas City during his presidency and a public reception at the Exchange building with officials and the Commercial Club.
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Kansas City Journal
Benjamin Harrison
Missouri National Guard
Taylor
Harrison
Indianapolis
Henry J. Taylor
Grand Army
Columbus
General Harrison
United States
Kansas City
Denver
Ceates Havee
Exchange Building
General Tracy
Commercial Club
Memorial Tributes for General Harrison by Missouri Officials
The Missouri Senate and House memorial praise Benjamin Harrison as a brave soldier, wise statesman, eminent jurist, and beloved citizen. They express sympathy to his wife and children, urge publication of the resolutions, and send copies to Indiana leaders and the president. The memorial emphasizes his balanced genius, patriotism, and lasting national impact.
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America
Senate
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Missouri
Sons of
Missouri
Indiana
Benjamin Harrison
P. Davisson
BE. B. Fields
W. P. Sullivan
Marion A. Murphy
R. L. Ward
Edward McKenny
House Committee
Memorial Adopted by Capital Council for Gen Benjamin Harrison
The Young Men's Institute Capital Council No 276 adopts a memorial praising Gen Benjamin Harrison as a distinguished citizen and war hero. It extends sympathy to his bereaved family and to all Americans mourning the late ex president and urges reverence for the flag at half mast as Indiana reflects on his contributions to progress and citizenship. Signed by Charles A. Slinger Wumothy Sexton Lee A. Matthews and M. L. Clifferd.
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Capital Council
Young Men’s Institute
Benjamin Harrison
Y. M L
Indiana
Charles A. Slinger
Wumothy Sexton
Lee A. Matthews
M. L. Clifferd
Missouri memorial honors ex president Harrison
Missouri Lt Gov Gilbert received a memorial and accompanying resolutions from a joint Senate House committee on the death of ex President Benjamin Harrison. The document describes Harrison as a soldier statesman and jurist and notes the sorrow felt in the Missouri Capitol upon his passing.
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Gilbert
Senate
House of Representatives
Missouri
Harrison
House
Benjamin Harrison
Capitol
Resolutions Mourn Gen Benjamin Harrison by Indiana Traders
The Commercial Travelers Association of Indiana adopted resolutions lamenting the death of Gen Benjamin Harrison. They declare his loss irreparable to the nation and state, praising his service as a general statesman and citizen. Signed by S. G. Woodward Jefferson Caylor Carey McPherson and Charles E Barrett.
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Commercial Travelers’ Association
Indiana
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
G. Woodward
Jefferson Caylor
Carey McPherson
Charles E. Barrett
Francis T Roots's Tribute to General Harrison
Francis T Roots of Connersville paid tribute to the late President Harrison saying his death is a loss to Indiana and the United States. He possesses a letter from Harrison expressing concern for Indiana friends who missed positions and that he aimed to be fair and kind.
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United States
Francis T. Roots
Connersville
General Harrison
Indiana
Roots
Memorial services set for ex President Harrison at Connersville
A public meeting in Connersville yesterday arranged memorial services for ex President Benjamin Harrison. The Presbyterian Church service is this afternoon at 2 o'clock led by Rev Mr Mount, son of the late governor. Separate mass meeting at Meharry Hall DePauw University tonight will honor Harrison as citizen, soldier, statesman, churchman with speakers including G C Moore J J Smiley George Hathaway and Dr J P Roth. George Miller Post No 100 G A R held a meeting noting Harrison life and services and mourning his death. Post hall in Windfall to be draped in mourning for thirty days.
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Senate
United States Senate
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Grant
White House
Harrison
Milton
England
Connersville
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Mount
Greencastle Citiizens
Meharry Hall
de Pauw University
G. C. Moore
J. J. Smiley
George Hathaway
J. P. Roth
H. A. Gobin
de Pauw
George Miller Post
No. Noo
B. F. Legg
W. O. Dean
Boston Man Sues Former Sweetheart for Gifts
A Boston man sues his former sweetheart over presents he gave her, illustrating how intellectual atmosphere can chill heart sentiment in legal disputes.
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Baltimore
Ah Sweet Is Tipperary Poem Fragment by C. Fox Smith
An excerpted verse celebrating spring in Tipperary with imagery of hawthorn, birds, and lovers. The speaker notes the season’s renewal and Irish landscape as feelings of pleasure and pain mingle. The fragment ends with lines about awakening love and the blue Irish skies.
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Tipperary
Benes
Stevenamon
C. Fox Smith
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