Grand Army selects Boston for 1904 encampment
In San Francisco on Aug 20 the Grand Army of the Republic chose Boston as the site for the 1904 encampment. Gen John C C Black of Illinois elected commander in chief after a two ballot vote for chaplain. Denver withdrawn, social events held, and reports highlighted growth in membership and post relief funds.
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John CC. Black
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Arizona
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Nebraska
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Washington
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Union Speech on Valor and Peace Remembrance
A speaker recalls the nation saved by the valor fortitude and sacrifice of soldiers. He describes a war as desperate and costly and notes that peace brought reconciliation and unity from ocean to ocean and from the lakes to the gulf.
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Lakes
Gulf
Women Relief corps selects officers at San Francisco convention
The Women’s Relief Corps met in Union Square hall and adjourned to tomorrow with Sarah Winans of Ohio named national president and Ursula M. Mattison of Washington senior vice commander. National president M. Anna Hall opened the session praising the order’s growth and new circles while Irene W. Jones of Wisconsin was appointed secretary to Ruth Hall.
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Ohio
Ursula M. Mattison
Washington
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Irene W. Jones
Wisconsin
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National Army Nurses Convention Elects Officers
In San Francisco on Aug 20 the National Association of Army Nurses of the Civil War held its annual convention, largely social but conducted in executive session. Elected officers include National president Ad die N Ballou California, national vice president Susannah Kimps Pennsylvania, junior vice president James Smith Ohio, treasurer S. M. Stewart Gettysburg, chaplain Lacy New Jersey, conductor E L Chapman Illinois.
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National Association of Army Nurses of the
Addie N. Ballou
California
Susannah Kimps
Pennsylvania
James Smith
Ohio
S. M. Stewart
Gettysburg
Lacy
New Jersey
E. L. Chapman
Tilinois
Miles heads to New Hampshire engagement
Gen Nelson A Miles departed San Francisco tonight to attend an engagement in New Hampshire on August 26. The move follows prior duties related to his command and underscores his active schedule across the Northeast.
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Nelson A. Miles
New Hampshire
Deer Creek schoolhouse burned for second time near Big Timber
Special Dispatch reports the Deer Creek district schoolhouse east of Timber burned to the ground last night. Built last winter at about 1800 dollars, 21 by 40 feet, it was the county’s best country schoolhouse. This second fire within a year was likely incendiary, with no witnesses and ruins found by a rancher in the morning. Insurance through local agent Henry Nicholson may partly cover the loss.
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Deer Creek
Henry Nicholson
Ring Costs a Finger in an Accident
Special Dispatch to the Standard Livingston August 2 Henry Tate a port er at Albemarle hotel lost the small finger of his left hand in an early morning accident at the depot He jumped from a loaded truck as train No 6 arrived a ring on his finger caught a trunk tearing flesh from the finger and the finger had to be amputated Dr McKay performed the operation
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To Build a Fine Home at the Hot Springs
James A Murray of Butte plans a two story brick residence at Hunter's Hot Springs. The 30 by 10 foot building features a gymnasium baths library and several sleeping rooms. Estimated cost not less than 9000. Location near the artificial lake one mile east of the hotel at Hunter's.
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Livingston
Aug
James A. Murray
Butte
Hunter's Hot Springs
Hunter's
Bodies of Miles' men transferred after disinterment
Detachments from Fort Assinniboine returned to Havre with 22 bodies from the Battle of Snake Creek, General Miles' clash with the Nez Perces. A locket with two photos and a ring were found. The remains will be buried in Fort Assinniboine cemetery.
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Miles
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Bell Plans Accepted for Livingston Carnegie Library
Livingston Aug 20 joint library board selects C Bell of Helena plans for a Carnegie library built of stone to keep total cost within 10 000 dollars. Bell design features a six thousand seven hundred square foot area with a stone entrance hall reading rooms and stacks, lighted by many windows. plans may shift to all stone to meet budget and aim for completion by next spring.
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Joint Library Board
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Helena
F. S. Hornbeck
Haire & Fennell
Butte
A. Eh. van Dyck
Minneapolis
Hornbeck
Bell
van Dyck
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Third Street
Honore Palmer Weds Grace Brown in Quiet London Ceremony
Honore Palmer of Chicago and Miss Grace Greenway Brown of Baltimore were married at St. George's Church Hanover Square London in a somber ceremony. Two married women served as maids of honor. Notables including Princess Cantacuzene former Miss Julia Grant attended. Honeymoon planned on the continent. extensive diamond belt buckles were given to the maids of honor.
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Chicago
Potter Palmer
Grace Greenway Brown
Baltimore
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Julia Grant
Mesdames Potter Palmer
George Brown Franklin
New York
H. H. Kohlsaat
Pauline Kohlsaat
Ambassador Choate
Choate
Carter
Cork Street
Brown
McCarty Arrested in Billings for Vagrancy
Special Dispatch reports from Billings that McCarty, linked to Tracy Oregon killer rumors, was arrested yesterday. He was arraigned in police court and sentenced to eight days in jail for vagrancy, with police still unable to establish his past record.
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Turkey Accepts Russian Demands as Intervention Calls Grow
Tevhkr Pasha met the Russian ambassador and said Turkey accepted all Russian demands and asked for the Russian squadron withdrawn. Europeans urge vigorous intervention as insurgents maintain strong positions at Krushevo Merihoro Floyina near Monastir. Insurgents reportedly avoid harming women and children while targeting Turkish spies and fortified Turkish houses.
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Tevhkr Pasha
Krushevo Merihoro
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Krushevo
Peristeri
Monastir
Russian squadron reaches Iniada coast in European Turkey
Constantinople reports the Russian squadron arrived off Iniada on the eastern coast of European Turkey yesterday afternoon, signaling a notable naval movement in the region.
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Iniada
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Turkey
Powers Reach Understanding on Macedonia Reforms
Brussels reports indicate an understanding among major powers to quell the revolt in Macedonia and implement reforms. The plan reportedly includes Russia moving to secure sea routes by occupying the Dardanelles and Bosphorus, with Italy monitoring Albania. After peace, sovereignty would be restored to Turkey.
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Negotiations Underway for Macedonia Settlement Plan
London reports indicate important talks among the great powers toward a new plan to settle the Macedonia dispute. An official cautions that no definitive agreement is confirmed, though notes are exchanged and the initiative proceeds with ongoing cooperation among the powers.
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Britain Denies Med Fleet Ordered To Balonica
London reports the admiralty denies the Daily Chronicle claim that Admiral Dominine commanding the British Mediterranean squadron had urgent orders to dispatch ships toward Balonica. Embassies dispute the Macedonia revolt figure while Turkey is said to have about 100,000 troops in the disturbed district. The United States is not expected to intervene but Washington's stance on sending American warships to Turkish waters remains unclear.
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Admiralty Today
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Balonica
Macedonia
Turkey
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Washington
Fight in Pissoder mountains and Erminseco burned
Dispatches report an August battle in the Pissoder mountains with Turkish forces burning the village of Erminseco and many insurgents killed. An Austrian influence is noted in the dated transmissions from Salonica.
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Salonica
Pissoder
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