Utah News Roundup Reports Smallpox Descriptions And Robberies
A dense Utah dispatch lists smallpox quarantines in Salt Lake City and Huntsville. It notes desertions from the U S navy, a wagon nuisance in Salt Lake, tracklaying on the Moffat road, and a fatal accident involving Eddie Kenner. It covers fires, prison labor debates, court rulings on plural wives, sugar price cuts, saloon violence, political figures, and advances on the San Pedro road project. Pope Leo XIII dies after a lengthy illness with detailed final moments described.
Funeral Plans for Cardinal Pecci Upon Papal Death
The article outlines general funeral arrangements for Cardinal Jochim Vincent Raphael Lodovic Pecci after his death. It notes nine day ceremonies, viewing rights for Roman elites, and future burial in St John Lateran with embalmment procedures and placement near the St Peter’s choir before interment in the Lateran basilica.
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Cardinal Oreglla
Sacred College
Pius IX
St Peters
St Peter's
Basilica
St John Lateran
Leo
Innocent
Election of a pope conclave stages and oath of secrecy detailed
Cardinals gather in St Peter's and in the Vatican to elect the pope after the death, taking the oath of secrecy, voting by ballot, and voting once per day until a candidate obtains the required majority. The dean announces the elected successor, who then dons the pontifical robes and is publicly proclaimed from the balcony with the Fisherman’s Ring placed on his finger. Separately a Hazleton man regains hearing after a violent sneeze.
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Fisherman
Chinese Open Ports Set For Trade Revival
The Chinese government agrees to reopen several treaty ports in Manchuria and near the Yalu river, with assurances from Russia that it will not hinder the move. Specific ports unnamed but Ntoukden and Ta Tung Kao are favored, reflecting hopes for broader international commerce. The State Department expresses strong satisfaction at advancing global trade benefits.
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United States
Ntoukden
Manchuria
Ta Tung Kao
Yalu
State Department
Tornado Ravages Streator Area Killing and Wrecking
A destructive tornado struck Streator and nearby areas causing five deaths and nine serious injuries. Western Vulcan works and Adolph Staubert factory were demolished. multiple homes and facilities including a baseball park and driving park suffered extensive damage with losses over two million dollars. The storm also damaged the Indiana Illinois and Lowes bridge and agricultural buildings. several towns reported unroofed houses and downed wires. Another tornado in Mendota killed four and injured ten as the event disrupted crops and rail lines. In a separate incident a man in Kalispell, Montana, descended into insanity after reading lynching reports, later claiming fear of a mob pursuing him.
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Btreator
Western Vulcan Works
Richard Purcell
Adolph Staubert Clothing
A J Dougherty
Indiana Illinois & Lows
Spring Iill
Kanghiey
Streator
Emington
Campus
Mendota
The Selection of a Pope to Succeed the Late Leo XI
The holy conclave to elect Leo XI's successor draws wide attention with speculation centering on an August 6 meeting. Prominent candidates include Cardinals Gotti Oneglia Agliardi Sera Sarto Rampolla and Riccioli among others as Italians are favored to ascend.
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Leo XI
Leo Ahl
Gotti
Oneglia
Aglerida
Sera
Fino
Vannutelli
Capselatra
Sarto Rampola
Dipietro
Stampa
Ferrert
Satolli
Richelm
Rome Mourns as Leo XII Dies Across City
Rome laments the death of Pope Leo XII with flags lowered shops shut theatres closed at night and placards declaring no performances. Newspapers of all persuasions publish lengthy eulogies honoring the deceased pontiff.
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Rome
Explosion at Cumberland No 6 Mine Kills Chinese Workers
An explosion of firedamp at Cumberland No 6 coal mine in British Columbia killed twelve Chinese workers and injured others. The mine, recently staffed mainly by Mongolians with a few white overseers, was highly gassy. A rescue team led by Manager Matthews attempted to reach the injured, but deadly gas slowed the effort. This mine previously suffered a fatal explosion two years earlier, killing fifty men.
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Hazleton
No 6
Cumberland
Matthews
Whistler Dies in Chelsea at Age Sixty Nine
James Abbott McNeill Whistler, the famed American artist, died Thursday at 74 Cheynewalk Chelsea England. London obituaries praise his unique personality and say his genius dominated European art. he is regarded as a consummate etcher.
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James Abbott McNeil
Whistler
Cheynewalk
Chelsea
England
London
Woman Hanged at South McAlister for Child Beating
Dora Wright, first woman hanged in the region, was executed on the scaffold after conviction for whipping seven year old Annie Williams. The child suffered months of severe abuse, including burns from a red hot poker. Both the offender and victim are described as African American.
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Dora Wright
South McAlister
Annie Wiliams
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