Vanderbilt Dies in New York at Fifth Avenue Home
Cornelius Vanderbilt died at 5 15 am at his Fifth Avenue residence after falling ill following a Newport trip. Doctors failed to save him, with reports citing a stroke or cerebral hemorrhage. His family was at his bedside as stock markets showed limited reaction before selling intensified on other sectors.
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Vanderbilt Funeral Plans Reveal Family Succession
The funeral for Cornelius Vanderbilt will be held Friday at 10:30 A.M. at St Bartholomew's Church. Cornelius Jr. is slated to head the family, with Chauncey Depew noting relations with his son were only fair and suggesting William K. Vanderbilt may manage the fortune. The estate is described as valued at about 100 million dollars.
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Yellow Fever Patients Improve as Cremation Planned
Health officer reports three yellow fever patients steadily improving in New York. The body of Dr. Burley, who died of the disease, may be cremated this evening on Swinburne Island.
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Burley
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Yellow Fever Quarantine Debates in Louisiana Towns
Louisiana towns impose embargoes on New Orleans as State Board of Health meets to decide quarantine. Several patients are watched but no new positive cases since the third case, now nearly well.
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New Orleans
State Board of Health
Louisiana
Filipinos Reject Autonomy Over Race Prejudice Fears
Manila reports the Filipino Congress rejects autonomy citing alarm at American race prejudice and heavy handed methods. The dispatch notes Pope Leo XIII illness and British Boer tension with Transvaal as war risk rises.
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Manila
Rumor of Dreyfus Pardon Reaches Rothschilds
Report from New York and London claims the Rothschilds have been informed that Dreyfus has been pardoned. The Evening News notes the rumor, dated September 13, circulating in the city as a possible truth.
Teddy McGovern Wins in First Round Match at Tuckahoe
In Westchester New York on September 12 a large crowd watched Teddy McGovern defeat Pedlar Palmer in the first round. Palmer led early with a left, but McGovern landed blows to Palmer s jaw and shoulder causing Palmer to fall twice before the final knockout.
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The Whipping Post in Virginia Ends Civil War Ban
In Roslyn, Virginia across the Potomac, John Bushard a young Black man faced a court and was sentenced by Justice Smith to fifteen lashes for alleged assault on a Black girl. The girl received only a lecture and was told to stay away. Public notice mentions school books at fixed prices from Wilson Book Store.
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Roslyn
Potomac
Dreyfus Verdict Sparks German Rally and Paris Boycott
Cologne reports that German Trades Guilds oppose displaying at the Paris exposition. They denounce Rennes court martial verdict against Dreyfus as a slap in Germany and challenge French justice. Paris notes President faces opposition as deputies plan changes to courts martial and criminal code.
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Palmer Predicts Rematch With McGovern
Pedlar Palmer the English pugilist said before sailing from New York that his upcoming bout with McGovern would be a fluke and that he would return to fight for five thousand dollars a side.
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New York
Palmer
McGovern
Bingham School Opens Fall Session in Orange County
The fall session at Bingham School of Orange County opens with large attendance and promising prospects. Principal Gray and faculty including Messrs. Charles H. Man gum J. S. Clay M. C. J. A. Winston and S. L. trampton are on site as regular work begins. A reception for new students is planned soon and highly anticipated.
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al Saari
Whopping Big Ship Arrives at the Light with Record Passengers
Oceanic the largest ship to dock at the Light arrives with 2014 passengers aboard and a 6 day 1 hour 24 minute crossing from Europe. Over 2000 visitor passes issued today signaling a busy opening.
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