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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-25
NEWS A SURPRISE.
No One Was Expecting Death of For
mer President Cleveland.

New York, June 24-Mr. Cleveland
was II years old March II last. Dur
ing the past winter Mr. Cleveland kept
close to his home in Princeton until
the approach of his birthday when
he went to Lakewood with his family.
He was trustee of the Equitable Life
Assurance Society of this city and up
to the time of his going to Lakewood
had attended to correspondence in
connection with his duties for that So
cicty.
After he went to Lakewood, how
ever, he discontinued that work and it
soon developed that Mr.. Cleveland was
suffering from an attack of digestive
trouble which he had experienced
many times before.
Mr.. Cleveland was attended by Or.
Joseph D. Bryant of this city and DR..
George r. Lockwood, a specialist in
lung disorders was called into consul
tatior. DR.. Bryant made frequent visits
to the distinguished patient at Lake
wood. Mr.. Cleveland occupied suite
of rooms at the Lakewood hotel, where
he received constant medical attend
ance The fact that Mr.. Cleveland re-
NAMED at the hotel after it long had
been closed to all other guests and
that for many weeks no attempt was
made to take the former President to
his home in Princeton. only a short
distance away. early made it evident
that Mr. Clevclands condition was re-
gar1ed as very serious.
Early in May a report became cur
rent Which was said to have come
from one of the officers of the Equita-
BILE Life Assurance Society that Mr..
Cleveland was suffering from cancer
of the stomach. This was promptly de-
MED by Mr. Parker, the secretary of
the trustees of the Equitable Society.
who afterwards acted for Mrs. Cleve-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-25
MR.. BRYAN'S TRIBUTE.
"Onc Of the Strongest Characters Dur
ing the Present Generation"

Lincoln, Neb., June 24.-The follow
ing tribute to former President Grow
er Cleveland was written this after
noon by w. j. Bryan and will appear
in next weeks issue of his paper:
1.-THE death of ex-PreSident Grover
Cleveland brings to a sudden end the
phenomenal career of one of the
strongest characters known to the
present world during the present gen.
GRAFTON Like every commanding figure,
he had Jealous supporters and earnest
opponents, but those who differed
from him were as ready as his warm
est friends to concede it to him that
he possessed clements of leadership to
an extraordinary degree. He was de-
liherate in action, firm in conviction
and ever ready
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-25
THE CHIPPEWA ASHORE.
Strikes Submerged Rock OF Long Is
land-In No Immediate Danger.

New York. June 24.-Losing her
course in thick sea fog the Clyde
Line steamer Chippewa. en- route from
Charleston, S. c.. to Boston. ran on
submerged rock on the Long Island
coast just west of Montauk today. The
Chippewa is a freighter and carried no
passengers. The sea rushed into the
hole in the steamers hull. extinguish-
ing fires and rendering the Chippewa
helpless. She has a cargo of naval
stores and lumber
Without steam the alarm whistle
could not be sounded and it was not
until the fog lifted that the steamers
officers could signal their predicament.
A wrecking tug has been sent to the
Chippewa, which is in no immediate
danger tonight as the sea is smooth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-25

who served as confidential stenographer
to President Cleveland, expressed him
self as greatly shocked.
Secretary Cortelyou said Mr.. Cleveland
was fine American type. Il know of no
man in our history more unfiinching in
the performance of what he believed to
be his duty. No man realized more fully
the ideal of an incorruptible public SER
want His example has been most whole
some in these years of social and econ
omic unrest and the influence Of his calm,
reasonable and hopeful spirit has made
for better understanding Of RESPONSE
bilities of our citizenship"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-25
A Proclamation.

Oyster BAY. N. y, June 2i.-President
Roosevelt issued proclamation directing
that the flags over the White House and
the departmental buildings he placed at
half mast in honor of the memory of Mr..
Cleveland. He also ordered that suitable
naval and military honors he rendered
on the day of the funeral.
The Presidents proclamation follows:
BY tho President of the United States:
A PROCLAMATION.
The White House June a. 1925
To the people of the United states:
Grover Cleveland, resident of the
United States from 1885 to 1851 and again
from 1893 to 1897, died at s 40 O'Clock this
morning at his home in Princeton, N. j.
In his death tho nation has been deprived
of one of its greatest citizens By pro-
fessipn a lawyer, his chief services to his
country were rendered during long. va
ried and honorable career in public life.
AS ma. o" of his city, as governor of his
state aud twice as President. he showed
signal power an administrator. coupled
with entire devotion to his countlys good
and !, courage that quailed before no hos
tility when once he was convinced where
his duty lay. Since his retirement from
the Presidency lie has continued to we'll
and faithfully serve his country by his
simplicity and uprightness of his private
life.
In testimony of the respect In which
his memory is held by the government
and people of the United States, l do
heI cbv direct that tine flags on the White
House and the several departmental
buildings be displayed at half staff for "a
period of 80 days; and that suitable mil
itary and naval honors. under the orders
of the secretaries of war and of the navy.
be rendered on the day of the funeral.
Done this twenty-fourth day of June in
the year of our Lord one thousand. nine
hundred and eight. and of the indepen-
dence of the United States of America
the one hundred and thirty second.
(Signed; THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
BY the President,
ALVEY A. ADEF.
Acting Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-25
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Fred G. Engl of New York fell six
stories at Springfield. Mass, Wednes-
Gay while demonstrating an automatic
nc saver from one of the windows of
the Court Square hotel and was so
padly injured that he died a few min
utes later in an ambulance before he
could be taken to a hospital.
General Bell, chief of staff, U. s. A..
mas ordered that the new special bull
let. being in an experimental stage. will
not he used in the national match this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-25

The steamer Boothbay was lowed
Tuesday afternoon to the Whitm"ro coal
wharf. where she will remain until the
latter part of the week, when she GOES
on the railway of the New England c."
for a survey. Fires were started under
her boilers Wednesday and crew COM
mcnced cleaning her up. 1t is reported
that her hull and engines are not dam
aged. The wood work about the main
deck can be described as a total wreck
and will probably nave to be removed
clear down to the main deck, The upper
deck is twisted and bent out uf shape
and broken in numerous placcs.-Hath
Times
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Judge George Gray's Tribute.

Wilmington, Del, June 24.-Judge
George Gray when told of the death of
Cleveland said:
Il had hoped that his useful life
might have been prolonged for many
years, with comfort to himself and for
the benefit of his country. The wis
dom, conservatism and courage which
characterized his two administrations
have made his place secure in Ameri-
can history"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-25
MAINE MEN SHOCKED.
EXPRESSIONS from Chief Justice Fuller
and Governor Cobb.

Brunswick, Me-, June A.-When ap-
nroached again for a statement Chief
Justice Fuller replied that he was SO
overcome at hearing the news OF the
death of his true friend that he was
unable to make any public expression
at this time
CONGRESSMAN d. S. Alexander or
Buffalo, N. ", was greatly shocked 10
hear of Mr.. Cleveland's death. In MS
tribute ne said:
"He was Buffalo's first citizen. his
administration as mayor was charac-
teriyed py firmness, great courage ana
absolute honesty. These qualities also
dominated his administration as gov
ernor and President. Friends could not
Influence, nor opponents move MN
when principle was at stake. re pre-,
ferred defeat rather than be SWerVeo
from what he believed to be rlsht' re-
CARELESS of opposition from Whatever
source it came. In history he VIII rank
among the greatest Presidents.
Governor Cobb of Maine said:
II consider Mr.. Cleveland one OF the
strongest of the conservative men OIL
the country and man VINO was re-
spected by everybody regardless OIL
Marty I consider his death at TINS tline
RI he a very unfortunate event LOT the
country"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-25
REV. GEO. F. MILLWARD.
Was Pastor of Clark Memorial Metho
dist Church In Portland.

Portland. Me, June 24-Rev. George
r. Millward, for six years the pastor
of the Clark Memorial church (Metho-
dist in this city died today after a
brief sickness as a result of an opera
ton on the ear which was performed
few days ago. Mr.. MilIward was
born in England and has been a
preacher for 10 years. He was AZ years
OF age and widow and four children
survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-25
BENEDICT OVERCOME.
Was One of Late President Cleveland's
Most Intimate Friends.

Greenwich, Conn, June 24.-E. c.
Benedict, who was one of Mr. Cleve-
lands most intimate friends, said that
the news was SO sudden that he had
had hardly time enough to compose his
thoughts to give expression of the loss
he felt.
Since word came to him of Mr..
Cleveland's death, messages had con-
stantly poured in upon him from those
who were well aware of his own close
and delightful relationship with the
former President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-25
Vice Pres. Fairbanks Will Attend.

indianapolis, Ind, June 24.-Vice
President Fairbanks now at his home
in this city said today that he prob
ably would attend the funeral of Mr..
Cleveland. Speaking of the former
President, the Vice President said:
Grover Cleveland was one of the
best and most patriotic statesmen the
country has produced. His influence
was always for good. He was indeed
the very best type of public servant
and private citizen"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-25
r+..FAMILY
RECON- MENDSr~t.

Richmond, Me-, Nov. II, 1906.
"Your Bitters have been used for .
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We highly recommend them"
Yours truly, L. A. Thurlow.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-25
STEAMER WRECKED.
14e Passengers and Crew Take to
Boats-OnIy AZ Yet Landed.

Paris. June PA special dispatch
received here from Corunna, Spain,
says that the Spanish steamer La
Rache went on the rocks in a fog near
Muros where the cruiser Cardinal
Cisneros was wrecked in 1885 The
Larache sank rapidly and panic fol-
lowed. There were 95 passengers and
54 of crew aboard. These took to the
boats, but up to the filing of the dis
patch only AZ had landed. Defective
communications make it impossible to
obtain complete details, but the latest
reports state that II women were
drowned. 1t is known that Al surviv-
ors were landed at Muros. but that
two of them have died. Fifteen others
were landed at other places. Accord
ing to the official lists the LaRache
carried a crew of SO and 81 passengers.
London. June 25.-Special dispatches
received here from Corunna indicate
that the sinking of the steamer La
Rache may prove a very serious di-
saster The reports received here are
very conflicting. but apparently there
were nearly 100 passengers aboard the
steamship in addition to a large crew.
The vessel was wrecked near MurOS
and sank within eight minutes. There
was terrible panic and the rough
seas made the launching of the boats
difficult task Some of them were
smashed against the side of the sink
ing ship.
The fishermen's boats in the vicinity
went to the rescue and succeeded in
landing II at Muros and Is at other
places nearby. AS far as known none
of the others were rescued.
A special dispatch to a news agency
here which is very brief says it is re-
ported that the crew numbering So
and 54 of the passengers arc safe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-25

Appropriate honors viii be paid to
the memory of ex-President Cleveland
by all branches of the government. In
the state department all officers of the
diplomatic. and consular service will
he notified Of the ex-President's death
and will be directed to fly the Amer
lean flag over their respective offices
at halfstaff for a period ofs3o days af-
ter the receipt of the notice. Today all
army posts and stations and all CONF
man,ler- in chiefs Of fleets in the navy.
ca,xahfsef detached ships and navy
Yards and naval stations were ordered
tesAy-iha-national colors at half-statl
fog 20 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-25
Teheran In State of Seige.

Washington, June 24.-lt was learn
ed at the Persian legation here that me
city of Teheran has been placed IN
state of seige by royal edict, but mas
detailed troops to safeguard the IN
habitants against any further attacks
by the political clubs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-25
Gov. johnson Deeply Shocked.

ottawa, kas., June 24.-Gov. John
son of Minnesota, said:
81 am deeply shocked to hear of
Mr.. Cleveland's death. l regarded him
as one of the country's greatest men
and / predict that when his history is
properly written he will be rated as
one of the half dozen greatest Presi-
1autrr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-25

Portland. Me, June 24.-Ex-GoVernor
Frederick Robe said: The death OIL
ex-President Grover Cleveland Will be
received with universal and deep leel-
ings of regret throughout the country,
his pronounced and general personal
Characteristics meet with universal APP
prevail.
The Republican party, l think, mas
ALWAYS looked upon him as patriotic
and consistent.
Hon. M. P. Frank, one of the most
prominent Democrats in Maine for the
past 80 years, and delegate this year
TO the Denver convention said: Men
of all parties will regret the passing Of
man Of such distinct ability ana
standing as ex-President Cleveland.
He was a man, especially during ms
first administration, who was much
in touch with the masses of the peo-
pie, and if his opposition to the sill
yer movement lost him some party al
legiance later, his enemies neverthe-
less respected him for the tenacity and
sincerity with which he held to the
ideas he believed right.
Collector of the port of Portland,
Charles Moses. said: The death of
Grover Cleveland takes away a man
of unique and marked ability who
even his political opponents admired
because in such an exceptional degree
he chad the courage Of his convic-
tons"
l am very sorry to learn of the
| death of ex-President Cleveland, said
f. B. Winslow. 1 have always been a
| great admirer of him and I think that
| his ideas while President have grown
| with the American people every day
| since he left the Presidential chair
! He was true American and his death
will be learned with deep regret by the
entire people Of the United States re-
CARELESS of their political leanings.
| DR.. William A. Wheeler, president
of the Board of Trade. said: I am not
competent to express the loss the
country sustains in the death of {
man like ex-President Grover Cleve.
| land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-25

A private cable message received
Wednesday at Halifax conveys the an
nouncement Of the death at ST. Johns,
n. f., Of Sir William Whiteway. for
mer premier Of New Foundland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-25
FORMER CABINET MEMBERS
Express Deep Regret At Death Of
Their Former Executive.

Boston, June 24-"Grover Cleveland
was a great and good man." said
Charles s. Fairchild, secretary of the
treasury, under Clevelands first ad-
ministration. The news was brought to
Mr. Fairchld, who is guest at the
Parker House, by The Associated
Press:
II have news of the eX-PreSident'S
DEATH" said the representative of The
Associated Press.
oh" exclaimed the former treas
urer. This is sudden. DO you know" he
continued, that l arose rather late
this morning and when l looked out of
my window across the tops of the Of
flee buildings and saw several flags
flying ut half-mast, l wondered who
had passed away, and if it was any of
my friends. l cannot say much" he
continued, Just say to the public for
me, please, that Grover Cleveland was
a great and good man. l hoped when l
heard that he was i'll that he would get
better"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-25

the journey to Princeton to attend the
funeral
Mrs Perrne has received many tel
rgrams of coincidence, among them one
from Mrs Theodore Roosevelt. cX-
pressing her deep sympathy. 1t was
UNDERSTOOD that the death of Mr.
Cleveland will not altar the plans Of
the family from spending the summer
here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-25
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-25

Evening News publishes the dispatch
giving Mr.. .Cleveland's death under tne
headline "The President who threaten
ed war"
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9 Grove St.,
FORMER PRESIDENT CLEVELAND

Continued from Page One)
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Boston, June 24.-Richard OIney, Sec
rotary of the state in President Cleve-
lands cabinet, was informed by tele-
phone at his summer residence in Fail
mouth of the death of Mr.. Cleveland.
Mr. Olney expressed deep regret at the
news and requested that he be not
urged to say anything further at the
moment.
Later Mr.. Olney made the following
statement:
MIR. Cleveland's death is not a sur
prise, but comes, nevertheless, as Sc
we're shock and an irreparable loss. The
loss is nothing less than national and
his countrymen everywhere, irrespec-
tive of party, will realize that there has
gone from among us great and
notable figure, a statesman uneNcelled
in his day and generation for pa
patriotism, for lofty convictions of
public duty and for the courage nee
cssary to give them effect. TO know
him as a public man was not merely
to appreciate and admire his great
qualities. but to become his firm friend,
and to hosts of persons throughout the
country the news of his death will
bring an acute sense of personal be-
reaVement"
st. Louis June Ex-Governor Fran
els, who was secretary of the interior
under Mr.. Cleveland, said:
"Mr. Cleveland was a truly great
man and patriot of the highest type
| The services he rendered the republic
have never been fully appreciated but
will be held in higher and higher esti-
mate as the years roll by. His taking
| off at this juncture is an Overwhelming
| loss to the country as Well as to his
party"
! Mir. Francis, accompanied by his
wife, will leave for Princeton today.
| Gov. Wilson, of Kentucky; Presi-
| dent Van Hose of the University OF
| Wisconsin,; Gov. Curtis Guild and
Lieut. Gov Eben S. Draper, were at
| tending the Commencement exercises
at Harvard College when told OF tx
President Cleveland's death
| Gov Wilson said: 1T is with sin
| cere regret that l am Informed of the
death of Ex-President Cleveland. He
| was a man of courage and sincerity: q
man who commanded the respect of all
l. with millions of Americans, mourn
| his DEATH
| President Van Hose said: This is
| a great shock to the entire country
| Ex- President Cleveland was a mar
who will be mourned throughout the
| land He was great man and a Grca
| President"
| Said Gov. Guild: "Thc death of Elk
| President Cleveland, although not ul'
| expected, will come as a severe shock
| The two traits foremost in his career
| were, | think, sincerity and courage
That he was unable to carry out his
| plan in regard to the tariff was not his
fault He dared, however. not only t.
have convictions but to act upon then
regardless of political results. and his
own honor was not more dear to hin
| than the honor of his country"
Lieut.. Gov. Draper said: Il can only
| express sincere regret at the receipt o
| the sad news. He was a great Presi
| dent and a great man. and his dealt
| will mean loss to the country