Death of Gen Hancock Shocks New York City
Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock dies at Governor's Island after a carbuncle worsened by diabetes and blood poisoning. The death follows a rapid decline with kidney trouble and a final peaceful passing at 2:54 PM as wife and officials mourn. President Cleveland orders half mast and sends condolences to Mrs Hancock.
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Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Philadelphia
Washington
John H. Dupray
United States
Reilley
Janeway
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Stimson
Robinson
Sutherland
Ellie
Mra Hancock
Myra
Cleveland
Daniel
LaMont
Death of Horatio Seymour ex governor of New York
Horatio Seymour formerly of New York died at Utica on Friday the 12th after a brief illness at his brother in law Roscoe Conkling's residence. He was 76, born in Ontario county in 1810. Seymour served as Utica mayor and twice as New York governor with terms in 1852 1862 and played a role at the 1864 Democratic national convention. Mrs Seymour is greatly prostrated by his death.
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Roscoe Conkling
Tosi
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Frank P. Blair
Segur
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Buca
Land Order to be Revoked in Washington Special
After a four week struggle Western supporters win the bid to revoke the April 3 order. Hon. Jeones B. Ingle of Aberdeen Dak leads a memorial to Congress and the president, gathering signatures from influential Western figures. The president wavered but now reportedly favors revoking the order with Secretary Lamar and assistant Jenks aligned.
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Jenks
Burial of Gen Hancock Quiet Mass at Governor's Island
The obsequies of Gen Hancock were simple by his wish and family request. Mrs Hancock viewed the relief face at Governor's Island before the body was moved to New York. A small procession of regulars pallbearers army officers and Grand Army men accompanied the casket with secretary Bunyard Gen Sherman Lieut Gen Sheridan Maj Gen Schofield and Maj Gen Franklin among the attendees.
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Fort Hamilton
Hancock
Governor’s Island
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BP Franklin
Various World News Items Span Politics and War
A German judge reveals a French bureau hires Capt Sarauw to betray fortress plans for 0,000 francs monthly. Parnell threatens resignation over Irish party nominations at Galway. Arago centenary balloon ascent planned in Paris. British royal household adds ladies of the bedchamber. Victoria awards Egypt medal. Moniteur supports Irish home rule. Canada reports deficit over 5 million. wheat imports emphasize India and Russia. Windsor merchants plan electric street railway. North Atlantic floods cause damage. ice breakup feared. Connecticut river rise prompts caution. Prohibition reform debate moves to fix gaps. A escaped lunatic dies in Montana mine. White House reception to diplomatic corps draws large attendance.
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Army Navy
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Endicott
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McCulloug
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Mount Pleasant
Insanity Committal and Local Affairs Highlight Dakota News
Sage Mr. Wilson of Barnes county became insane on religious grounds and was committed to Jamestown asylum. Mitchell saloon fight left a man stabbed in the neck. Yankton fire damaged Pfolenhauer’s furniture. $1,500 loss with part saved. The Homestake mining stock declared a dividend of 40 cents a share with $50,000 funds. The Deadwood tract mining company seeks to develop Carbonate mines. a $5 hotel planned at Deady. Sturgis votes to incorporate a town. Lisbon hopes for Dakota Southern railroad. Multiple fires, stock market shifts, and political moves fill the pages.
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Julius Schmidt
Smith
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Black Hills Journal
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