Last Illness and Death of Gen. Logan Described
The narrative details General Logan's long battle with rheumatism and aciatic inflammation, his decline after a severe cold contracted in Rock Island, and his continued campaigning despite illness. It notes his dedication to public duties, his solitary bout without Mrs. Logan, and his return to Washington in October amid lingering weakness and fatigue.
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Twelfth Street
Hot Springs
Ark
Gen. Logan
Rock Island
Logan
Washim
Logan home life praised and officials in troubling notices
Washington telegram reports Gen Logan valued harmony at home with wife and care for visiting daughters. other items note a Dakota militia ex adjutant general funeral, Mrs Eldridge’s whitening, a New York judge blocking a Jacob Ottenheimer arrest, a Conn murder suicide, a Brooklyn streetcar strike, and various naval and legal actions.
Congressional actions and appointments in 49th Congress
President pro tempore announced committee reallocations among Claims Civil Service Epidemic Diseases and others. Senate discussed Smith Anell Smithsonian board appointment and interstate commerce bill debate with long and short haul provisions. House approved recess till January 4 and considered telegraph line mandates for railroads and land grant routes with adjournment.
Grant’s Old Servant Recalls Grant’s Final Months
The Cleveland Leader interview with Harrison relays Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s last illness. The servant describes Grant’s pain and endurance, his cautious hope after a throat exam, and his devotion to family as he finished his book and faced death.
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Grant
Dr. Douglas
New York
Douglas
Gen. Grant
Clever John Chinaman Finds New Export from Germany
An article notes that German firms plan to ship 3 000 to 4 000 tons of cast-off horseshoes. The piece explains the iron’s work hardened properties due to hammering and horse heat, making it suitable for knife and sword blades.
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John Chinaman
Germany
Teutons
Berlin
New York Fad Brings Prayer Book Bride and Helpful Maids
A London gag notes fashion in New York where brides carry a bound prayer book instead of a bouquet and the maid of honor performs duties at the ceremony. A Clapham tram joke recalls a half sovereign missing becomes a chase. A playful exchange shows couples dressing casually, prompting humorous remarks.
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New York
Philadelphia
Dakota Territory News Roundup Highlights Militia, Rail, and Wards
A Canton assault leaves a man named Brown beaten and robbed of $100. Grand Forks Light Guards head to a Washington encampment next May. Debtor Bazilla Clemens granted partial restitution for 1869 depredations. Eastern mail from St Paul burned. writers urged to re-send letters. Northwestern connects St Paul routes through James town. Wolves threaten hunters in Bon Homme. About 18.5 million acres remain open to entry. Interior confirms Bachman v Smith land award in Huron district. Three Russian weddings in Hanson last week with 48 hours of festivities. Grand Forks cler gy seeks high license for saloons. no prohibition. Sioux reservation openness in doubt. Dawes bill consent issues flagged. Herd of 1000 antelope roams Medora to Belfield. 37 killed by hunters. Mrs Stanley Huntly resigns to be Tyner’s amanuensis. Aberdeen bets on 500 new buildings next year. Lincoln county suit favors Brown’s rival Rudolph for district attorney. Boursel land dispute at Devils Lake sees favorable secretary action for retained lots. Adj Gen Free’s death prompts military funeral prep. he served in Dakota militia. Dakota Fire and Marine Insurance elect Johnston VP and Silsby secretary. move to Mitchell. Judge Church ends Huron term. successor not yet named. Pierre’s McNamara returns from DC unsure of Sioux opening success.
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Wenate
Mr. Spooner
Mr. Pike
Mr. Cheney
District of Columbia
J. Cheney
Mr. Williams
Mr. Jheney
J. Spooner
Mississippi River
Williams
Manderson
West
Atlantic & Pacific Ship Railway Company
Senate
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Commercial Club of Chicago
House
Gilfillan
Fort Snelling
Lyman
Iowa
Secretary of the Interior
Murphy
Rock Island
Ill
Gifford
Yankton & Missouri Valley Railroad
Yankton Indian Reservation
James B. Angell
Michigan
Board of Regents
Smithsonian Institution
Ingalls
Committee On Pensions
Wilson
Congress
Saulsbury
United States
Medora
Belfield
Stanley Huntly
Adjt
Tyner
Aberdeen
Lincoln County
Palmer
Sioux Falls
A. R. Brown
Brown
M. E. Rudolph
Alexander Boursel
Devils Lake Land District
Boursel
Adj
Free
Yankton
Gov
Pierce
Dakota Militia
Farm and Garden Tips From An Early 20th Century Page
A collection of agricultural advice covering poultry house materials and cleaning, dairy equipment costs, milk handling, apple skins, harness fitting, supplementary feeds, flax for heating, corn feeding, currant cuttings, silage value, fowl water needs, weed control, soil warmth, giant cheese production near East Aurora, cattle culling, wheat timing for seed, wool consumption, quince care, sweet potato growing, land plowing, and humane stock fattening practices.
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Steward
East Aurora
N. Y
Glasgow
Europe
United St
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John 8. Mosby
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Clever John Chinaman
London
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Charles
Charley
Charlea
Dakota Territorial News
Canton
Grand Forks
Bazilla Clemens
Cheyenne River Agency
Bismarck
St. Paul
Northwestern
Jamestown
Bon Homme County
W. H. Bachman
Dorothy Smith
Town
Huron Land District
Hanson County
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Huron
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Pierre
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