Emperor William Dies After Final Hours at Palace
Beauix March 9 Emperor William died at 8 30 this morning after a brief rally. Witnesses recall a calm death with family and officials at his bedside the monarch died at a camp bed in the imperial chamber. The death was announced by lowering the royal standard and crowds gathered outside the palace in mournful procession.
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Beauix
William
Prince William
O Oelock
Russia
Austria
Charlottebury
Count von Moltke
Germany
Shceep
Femperor
Werner
Begos
Sears Trabeee
Death of Emperor William II Shocks Europe and Allies
Telegrams from Berne Berlin and Vienna report Emperor William II has died after a brief illness. Leaders in Germany Austria and the United States express sorrow and pledge loyalty to the new ruler Frederick III. Funeral plans include a state ceremony with royal attendance and mourning across Europe.
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Berurx
Frederick
San Remo
Benwis
Alexander
Russia
Benes
Reichstag
Bismarck
Frederick III
Washington
Washineton
Department of State
Pendleton
Berlin
Emperor William
Foreign Office
Germany
United States
Plans for Restoring Freight Rates Across Rail Lines
Western and Northwestern railways hold meeting at Curcaco on March 12 to adopt resolutions for restoring freight rates to prewar tariffs. Each line will issue a circular notice to its representatives to begin advance preparations and implement the change.
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Curcaco
Western and Northwestern Railways
du Ith
South Shore Dee
Murder and Suicide in Evansville Case Shocks County
Evansville reports a double tragedy as Louis Richter shoots and kills his seventeen year old cousin Miss Louisa Stith and then dies by his own hand. Richter, son of a prominent county figure, was described as unbalanced and the incident stunned the community.
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Evansville
Ind
Louis Richter
Louisa Stith
Richter
Mexican dungeon holdup suspects seized near Janos
Reports say a posse pursuing the Stein passenger robbers has them cornered in a Mexican dungeon at Janos in Chihuahua. Mitchels W.K. and Mood, marshal are said to be among the officials involved as excitement rises over recent arrests.
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Tvesis
Aria
Posse
Stein
Janos
State of Chihuahoa
Mitchels W.K
Wessington Coal Find Confirmed by Exhibits
A special report from Husox dated March 9 notes the Wessington coal find is genuine with several fine specimens shown locally. The shaft is deepened daily in July, while officials keep details quiet amid ongoing inquiries.
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Wessington
Husox
Sullivan Mitchell Prize Fight Ends In Draw At Crie l
The Sullivan Mitchell bout near Paris ends after thirty nine rounds under London rules with Referee Angle declaring a draw amid chaotic betting and ground arrangements. Sullivan’s backers and Mitchell’s camp disputed venue choice and officials as the fight unfolds with heavy exchanges and a rain-soaked ring.
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Tchell
Lonpoyx
Sullivan
Mitchell
Criel
Paris
Angle
Sle
Johnny Gideon
United States
Sayer
Danning
Sportsman
Amiens
Tor
Payrangi
Donald
Jack Ashton
Baldock
Kilrain
London Stock Exchange
Jack Kennett
Charley Rowell
Mitch
Trade Preview Signals Slower Volumes Amid Uncertainty
R G Dun reports week ending March 10 shows volume dipping below last year due to railway strikes tariff doubts and money hold in treasuries. Declines appear across major distribution hubs with some smaller cities reporting gains while stock markets stay subdued and prices edge lower.
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Atlantic
United States
Canada
Burlington
R. G. Dun & Co
New York
Burlington & Quincy
Balans Ok Pews
Green's Trouble Accused of Ending Illegitimate Child
An Arkansas or federal report notes W E Green a wealthy Deadwood ranchman linked to Sarah E Smith. Both accused of illegitimate birth and murder of the child. Smith arrested in Deadwood. Green was located near Detroit Minnesota awaiting extradition on Gov Church's request.
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St. Paul
Black Hills
W. E. Green
Sarah E. Smith
Deadwood
Smith
Green
Detroit
Minn
Gov. Church
Dakota
McGill
Dalla
Corn crop at five hundred eight million bushels in 1887
Washington March 10 reports show the corn crop the smallest since 1884 at about 508 million bushels versus 603 million last year. Wheat held by farmers is about 132 million bushels, compared with 131 million last year, at this time.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
The Lard Bill Confounds Tax Labeling Efforts
Indications point to a tax on lard mixed with cotton seed oil, with expectations that labeling will be properly applied. The discussion centers on whether the bill will pass and how the product will be documented for taxation.
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Wasurxetox
Congress Passes Land Payment Extension for Omaha Reservation
The ent pension bill arrived from the senate and was referred. The Indian affairs committee gained floor and passed a two year extension of payment time to land purchasers on the Omaha Reservation in Nebraska. Bills also restore to the public domain a Utah Indian reservation and impose fines and imprisonment for unlawful timber cutting on Indian lands. The house adjourned.
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Waserxeton
Senate
Committee On Indian Affairs
Nebraska
United Indian Reservation
Sullivan ends reign as he opts for sparring shows
At Oriel during breakfast Lenpox March 12 reports Sullivan says he is too old to enter the ring and will limit himself to sparring exhibitions and glove contests. Sporting Life praises his fair fighting and notes his dethronement hardened him into a man.
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Lenpox
Oriel
Sullivan
the Sporting Life
Mitchell
Death of J. Ahsan wyer in Los Angeles visit
A telegram from Los Angeles reports the death of J. Ahsean wyer, a visitor in that city. Browne County officials and local residents note the passing and honor his memory amid a gathering of townsfolk.
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Honow
Los Angeles
California
J. Ah
Sean Wyer
A K Ladewick
Browne County
Stage star Putti to sing in Madrid for 3000 dollars
Stage notes list Putti earning 3000 dollars for six Madrid performances with ticket prices from 10 to 20 dollars. Mention of Margaret Mather’s husband feud with manager J M Hill and Salvink contemplating a U S tour next fall. Young Savini to support. San Francisco reports a toros calamity with fifteen thousand killed.
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Pau
Putti
Madrid
Margaret Mather
J. M. Hill
Salvink
America
Young Saivini
Ban Francisco
Chine
The East Snow Storm Rages Across New York
The March 12 weather chronicle describes the hardest snow storm in years with a foot of snow on the ground and three to four foot drifts in upper city areas. Traffic halted, trains delayed, and many blocked on elevated lines as duplicate reports from New York and surrounding areas confirm record severity.
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New York
United States Signal Service
Pittsburg
Washington
Uch New York
Broadway
Fulton Street
Astor House
Erie
Central
Stock Exchange
City of Berlin
Lachampagne
Brooklyn
Jersey City
Brooklyn Bridge
Dakota
Europe
Michigan
Nuevaunes
Mich
Extensive cattle stealing shocks Burrao Gap region
A sensation in Custer County Dakotas after six men are charged with extensive cattle stealing along the James River. They are bound over to await the Custer grand jury action.
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Burrao Gap
Dak
Aeges Ren River
Custer County
Republican rally, real estate deal mark Dakota news
Waters town hosts a Republican rally and a reform club forms with Hon. Chas. G. Sjames as president. Sioux Falls records the era’s largest real estate sale, 150 acres of fair grounds to a Maine syndicate for 44000 dollars.
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Waters Town
Chas. G. Sjames
Sioux Fall
Fair Grounds
Maine
D. McClothier
Mt. Vernon
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company
Sinieg
Dominion Senate Speaker J B Plumb Dead and Dempsey-Mitchell Fight Hinted
Telegrams report Hon J B Plumb dead and Jack Dempsey seeking to meet James Mitchell in a decisive bout. From St Louis comes word of a fatal flogging of a Fort Smith convict by officers, with two white convicts also beaten to death. In Curacao March 12 Mrs Rawson faced shooting allegations, with all proceedings concluded.
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J.B. Plumb
Dominion Senate
Jack Dempsey
Mitchell
St. Louis
Coal Hill
Fort Smith
Ark
Imrire Develo
Curiaco
Bixby Clears The Room In Alarm Over Child Croup
A Bixby family scene unfolds as a child suffers a croup attack and a frantic rescue attempt erupts with shouting and improvised remedies. Mrs. Bixby calmly aids while onlookers form a curious crowd watching everyday urban life.
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Howe
Prince Bismarck Mpt
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Baden
Sweden
Tmymand
Youn
President Young
Taday
Decker
Washington News
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Connecticut
New Haven, Conn
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Prrtanure
B. F. Jones
National Republican Conventen
Congress
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Wm. Sanderson
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Northern Pacific Railroad
Valley City
Ehon
W. P. Moffatt
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Loxton
Wmn. E. Gladstone
Herbert
Sir Com Fair
Hee Giedotone
Dakota News
Martin Marty
Catholic Church of
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Coe I. Crawford
Pierre
Spencer
Pierre Journal
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Ketch
Bixby
Croup
Jose
Mrs. Bixby
Shin
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