President Cleveland Proclaims National Mourning for Gresham
Washington May 29 1895 the president proclaims ten days flags at half mast and a Washington funeral for Walter Q Gresham secretary of state with diplomatic and naval honors. Condolences from Harrison Grant and others pour in as officials and the cabinet prepare funeral arrangements at the White House.
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White House
Washington
Walter Q. Gresham
United States
United States of America
Grover Cleveland
Edwin F. Url
Uhl
Herbert
G. F. Edmunds
Earl of Kimberly
British Empire
Cleveland
Gresham
London
Bissell
Ambassador Eustis
Paris
Don M. Dickinson
Senator Cullom
N. C. Butler
Indianapolis
Judge Tuthill
Chicago
John McNulta
Robert T. Lincoln
George M. Pullman
General Miles
Matthews
Senator Voorhees
H. B. Studebaker
R. A. Alger
Funeral of Secretary Gresham in Military Manner
The funeral of Secretary Gresham was held at the White House East Room with military honors. Troops from Fort Myer and the Marine Corps escorted the remains to the Baltimore and Ohio station for a train to Chicago. the president and cabinet members attended. The service was led by Bishop Hurst and participants included diplomats, Supreme Court members, and government officials. The interment will occur in Chicago.
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Gresham
Fort Myer
Third Artillery
Marine Corps
White House
Arlington Hotel
Executive Mansion
Bishop Hurst
Methodist Episcopal Church
Diplomatic Corps
United States Supreme Court
Congress
War and Navy Departments
Baltimore and Ohio
Chicago
Carlisle
Herbert
Lamont
Smith
Morton
Olney
Wilson
Uhl
Marine Barracks
Washington
Fort Moyer
Arsenal
B. and O
Arlington
Tributes to Judge Gresham From Ulm Era Colleagues
Postmaster General Wilson and Secretary Herbert led tributes to the late Secretary Gresham praising his public service, honesty, and patriotism. Comptroller James H. Eckles called him deeply missed and morally steadfast, while Assistant Secretary Hamlin noted his stature as a jurist and public leader.
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Wilson
Gresham
Judge Gresham
James H. Eckles
Hamlin
Olney
Uhl
Gray
Delaware
Bayard
Eustis
Whitney
Dickinson
Harcourt Reaffirms Gold Standard Commitment
London May 29 Sir William Vernon Harcourt chancellor of the exchequer replies to bankers memorial about monetary policy. He states the government will not countenance changes to fundamental principles of the monetary system and will adhere firmly to the single gold standard in all discussions.
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London
William Vernon Harcourt
Sensational Milwaukee Trial Involves Henry Villard Refund Case
In Milwaukee in May 1884 Henry Villard refuses to refund 545 433 claimed by Northern Pacific receivers as wrongfully retained. Receivers seek Judge Jenkins instructions and a suit to begin abonos is expected. Villard says de flosan's owe the company a cent.
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Milwaukee
Henry Villard
Paocific
Jenkins
Cours
Villard Eaya de Flosan
Gresham Remains To Lie In State In Indianapolis
Indiana citizens urged that Walter Q. Gresham be allowed to lie in state for one day in the state capitol. Gov Matthews and Mayor Denny signed a dispatch to Otto Gresham in Washington, expressing condolences and the desire for the remains to lie in state. Senator Voorhees mourned the death as Indiana’s loss and praised Gresham’s public service and character.
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James Copley
Patokin
Indianapolis
Gresham
Ruby
State House
Moet
Matthews
Denny
Otto Gresham
Washington
Indiana
Walter Q. Gresham
Public Service
State advances Roby case on supreme court docket
In Indianapolis on May 29 the state gained a rapid advance in the Roby case. By 4 more of the attorney general the suit was moved to June 7 for argument before the supreme court with a decision to follow in the ensuing week. Governor Matthews' written statement prompted the advance, avoiding a possible October decision and summer delay.
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Indianapolis
Roby
Supreme Court
Matthews
Hodson Pardoned in Posey County Parricide Case
Jeffersonville May 29 Harry M Hodson aged 19 once killed his father during a 1892 Posey county incident. Pardoned by Governor Matthews he was released from prison and returned home to learn his mother was being brutalized. He intervened and killed his father. He had been sentenced to four years.
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San Antonio
Tex
Nat Sulzbacher
Devil's River Country
Ozona
George Velasco
Devil’s River
Prosser Ranch
Juno
Comstock
Devil's River
Wabash
Kenneth Quarries
Harry Layman
Jeffersonville
Harry M. Hodson
Posey County
Ind
Matthews
Hodson
Fatal Carriage Accidents Reported in Two Towns
In Franklin on May 29 Mrs. Kate Vawater of Morgantown was instantly killed when a frightened horse ran away, throwing her from the buggy and breaking her neck. In Roxomo on May 29 Mrs. James Straughn and daughter Cora of Alto were thrown from a carriage and fatally hurt.
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Franklin
Kate Vawater
Morgantown
Roxomo
James Straughn
Cora
Alto
DePauw official minimizes university losses
Indianapolis May 29 John W Ray treasurer of DePauw University board of trustees rejects corruption claims. He cites no complete $80 000 loss only about $23 009, plus another small loss in twenty seven years. He links losses to the recent financial panic and denies endowment depletion.
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Indianapolis
John W. Ray
Board of Trustees
DePauw University
Indiana counties delinquent in settlements over treasurer fees
Indianapolis May 29 Forty counties remain delinquent in state settlements as the state auditor contends no law authorizes treasurer compensation, a stance directed by the attorney general.
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Indianapolis
Ex-Governor Chase's Family Aid Sought by Grand Army
Indianapolis May 29 Members of the Grand Army discussed helping the family of ex Governor Chase who died recently and decided to appeal to Grand Army posts for aid to support them.
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Indianapolis
Grand Army
Chase
Anderson Factory Closes Early Because of Frosts
Flint glass factor i a which began the season of fruit jar making with such bright prospects will begin to close Saturday a month earlier than usual. This is caused by the frosts all over the country.
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Anderson
Fires destroy Fort Pembina barracks and several crimes reported
Reports note Fort Pembina Minnesota fire destroying barracks. Florida jail escapees burned cell floor. Dr Parkhurst comments on Chief Byrnes retirement. West Superior bank liquidates and Northern Trust appoints receiver. Walter Harris shot in New York. Baldwin dies by poison. Fawcus killed at Camp Clark Neb. Obituaries list Fry Hewitt Swain Adney Price. Marti body shown in Santiago. corpse found at Juarez. Altgold refuses intercession. Chicago constable seizes triplets amid debt collection.
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Fort Pembina
Minn
Lake City
Fla
Parkhurst
Byrnes
New York
Charles A. Baldwin
Harrison
Pubisher
Vicksburg
R. W. Fawcus
Camp Clark
Neb
F.W. Bozarth
Fawcus
Cincinnati
Henry Lindley Fry
Woodcarver
Birmingham
Ala
Goldsmith W. Hewitt
Sing Sing
James BB. Swain
Lebanon
Ind
Catherine Adney
Noenah
Wis
Joseph H. Price
Marti
Santiago
Juarez
Mexico
Altgold
Henderson
Jeffrey
Murphysboro
Chicago
Grand jury summoned in Danville lynching case
In Danville Illinois witnesses have been summoned before the grand jury to testify on the recent lynching. It is not believed the murderers will be brought to justice though several leaders of the mob are known.
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Danville, Ills
Markets Report Shows Mixed Signals Across Commodities
New York quotes show easy money and steady sterling with varied bond bids. Chicago Board of Trade records wheat and corn swings plus livestock prices at Union Stock Yards with hogs, cattle, and sheep reflecting brisk demand and broad ranges.
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Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
United States
New 4
Pacific
Chicago
Board of Trade Today
Hebrons
Eerless
California
Michigan
Caroano
Union
Texas
Sunday Martin Post Service Honors Real Union Veterans
The Sunday Martin Post G A R and Relief Corps attended a Christian church service with a decorative arch and flowers. Rev. A B Bruner and Rev. Smith spoke praising the Union cause, citing Lincoln’s faith and divine aid in victory and liberation, honoring veterans and fallen soldiers.
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Martin Post
Relief Corps
Christian Church
A. B. Bruner
Winfield, Kan
Smith
Reynolds, Ind
Matotic
Cattron
Harris
Scott
Graybeal
Mann
Christ
Lincoln
Springfield
Washington
Long v Chicago & Mine Railway damages verdict
The jury awarded James S. Long $3,100 against the Chicago & Mine Railway for hay and dry bog land damage from a fire started by engine sparks. The four day trial featured judges and lawyers from Valparaiso Chicago and Laporte with verdict viewed by the jury at Long’s farm. Other similar cases await decision.
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James S. Long
Chicago & Mine Railway Company
Johnson
Valparaiso
Chicago
Cleveland
Frank Osborn
John Bradley
Laporte
Long
Chicago & Erie
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