Death of Theodore Runyon End of an Era in Diplomacy
Theodore Runyon United States ambassador to Germany died suddenly at his home in New Jersey, aged 70. A veteran soldier and public servant, he served as Newark mayor, New Jersey attorney, and chancellor, later guiding military reforms before becoming minister to Germany. He left daughters and two sons Chauncey and Frederick.
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Fatal Row Over a Boy Sparks County Shootings
A county meeting over a boy ended in violence as Hurst attacked sheriffs Bill Childers and son with a knife. The sheriff was stabbed and his son fatally shot as chaos erupted. Charles announces his run for sheriff to succeed his father.
Nagle named for Staten marshal amid senate fight
Jan 27 report from Kinpuisher Witla notes Patrick Nagle named to be Staten marshal replacing Nix, with charges against Nagle including private character issues and alleged irregular drug trade practices. Also reports a sheriff repelling a mob seeking Grant Atterbury, and separate items on contested elections, a hung jury in the Leonard murder case, and an insurance claim of 55,00.
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Ship Foyle Strikes Rocks Off Shrewsbury
The ship Foyle of London from Calcutta to New York struck on the Shrewsbury rocks at about 9 o clock Saturday night. Some crew abandoned ship thinking it would sink, but she floated off the rocks and was towed to an anchorage in the horseshoe. There was seven feet of water in the hold, but the vessel remained generally sound.
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Not for Zelaya Declines Dictatorship in Nicaragua
Maxacva Jan 57. News reports rising political tension in Nicaragua as citizens discuss declaring President Zelaya a dictator. Ministers in Zelaya's cabinet resign, municipalities set voting sites, and Zelaya favors constitutional changes but will not seek dictatorship without broad citizen endorsement.
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St Paul Stranded steamer near berth as wreckers work
The International Navigation company led by President C A Grincorn expects the St Paul to reach its Vesey Street berth in New York by week’s end, aided by Merritt and Chapman wrecking crews. The vessel moved northeast about 150 feet after early morning salvage efforts.
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Corbett Rowes Violence at National Theater in Philadelphia
In Pumaperenta on June 27 William Murphy, a fireman, confronted James J. Corbett at the National theater over alleged smoking. A violent clash followed with Corbett striking Murphy, fracturing his mouth and leaving both battered as onlookers separated them.
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Forester death prompts probe into London consul general
Citizens here file a request to Secretary of State Olney asking why Patrick A. Collins United States consul general in London ignored a plea from Forester Fred MacAdams home town to recover and return his effects. Local foresters claim Collins paid no attention forcing use of other channels.
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Americans to the Transvaal telegraph to Olney
A meeting of American residents at Parroma on Saturday resolved to telegraph Secretary Olney. They request a diplomatic agent be sent to arrange matters with regard to arrests of American citizens and the risk to property, enabling quick handling of any emergencies.
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Arbitration Is Now 3 Certainty
London January 27 The Chronicle reports on Colonial Secretary Chamberlain's Birmingham speech regarding the Venezuelan question. It states his statement reflects the government's deliberate conclusions and seems to render arbitration in some form.
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Caught Cold the Sultan's Door and Dispatches
The Daily News reports Sir Phillip Currie and his dragomen waited in a cold room for nearly an hour while presenting the Queen's letter to the Sultan at Constantinople, leading to both taking severe colds and rumors of Currie's dissatisfaction with the interview. In Missouri two gangs of thieves are broken up after a chase by farmers. arrests include Al Abe alias McMahon and Carl Williams. John Tyler, eldest son of President Tyler, died yesterday at age 75.
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Dollar mark placement puzzled by foreign usage
A St. Louis Republic note questions why dollar and other currency signs precede figures in English usage while many countries place abbreviations before amounts. It traces traditions from England Germany France and Spain, suggests backward habits arose from Roman conventions, and cites examples like £ 10 and 2 francs.
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Got Even With The British Tonight In Old Navy Tale
A retold New York Press reminiscence recalls Gibraltar era pranks when American officers drank sailors aboard a British ship. Captain defended revenge yet abstained, Dr King brewed fish house punch for a dramatic midnight yardarm drop. The tale links to Minnie Henderson and a vanished daughter Minnie Tunis.
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Death of Rev Samuel Smith Inspires Sculptor bust
Fragmentary oblique notes recount the death of Rev Samuel Smith D D author of America and his engagement with Cyrus Cobb the sculptor to sit for a bust. Cobb finds Smith died on the day of the sitting and takes a death mask.
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The Monroe Doctrine According to The Spectator
The London Spectator defines the Monroe doctrine as an American method of keeping clear of European entanglements. It notes that Americans value isolation and aloofness from Europe’s quarrels and alliances.
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England Def Says No Special Mission Warn Europe
Sir Wheelman Pearson MP states England did not send flying squadron to provoke the United States. He discusses Monroe doctrine, Vera Cruz harbor contracts, and hopes for a permanent international commission to settle disputes peacefully.
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Rights of Intruders and Cherokee Citizenship Review
A fragmented news item discusses Secretary Smith urging Congress to enable review of Cherokee Nation decisions on intruder citizenship in Indian Territory, aiming to prevent injustice. Nearby items note March 21 dispatches on financial gold reserves in England, a Berlin hospital knife attack, Abyssinian peace queries, a newspaper staff change in Chariton, and local Springfields’ first woman-led marriage.
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Tales of the Times Grant Stories From Western Wisconsin
Excerpts from letters and recollections recount Grant era memories from Prairie du Chien and Galena Wisconsin. Colonel Nicholas Stith and local residents share anecdotes of Grant and staff, including a dramatic Prairie du Chien store episode and a Milwaukee parade scene with General Grant greeting townspeople and a kiss to a mother’s child.
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Harper's Bazar Postage Free Offer to Subscribers
Harper's Bazaar announces free postage for all subscribers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The note lists Harper & Brothers as the publisher with a P.O. Box address in New York.
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