Grand Army of the Republic encampment comes to Minneapolis
The fortieth national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic and affiliated groups will be held in Minneapolis the coming week. Tens of thousands of veterans and friends expected. ceremonies include a patriotic concert, parades, and reunions of multiple veteran organizations led by Commander-in-Chief Tanner.
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The
Star
Minneapolis
Minn
Grand Army of the Republic
Union Station
Tanner
West Hotel
Grand Army
Woman’s Relief Corps
Ladies of the G. A. R
National Daughters of Veterans
National Sons of Veterans
Ladies’ Aid Society
National Association of Ex-Prisoners of War
National Army Nurses’ Association
Ae Association of Naval Vetrans
National Promi
Ladies of the
Society of the Army of the Tennessee
Islands Put Up For Auction In St Lawrence River Sale
Three hundred islands in the St Lawrence river ranging from 30 acres to tiny plots, will be knocked down to the highest bidder after auction style in Watertown New York. Expected revenue around $50 000 to be shared by the Yates estate heirs including Bishop Satterlee of Washington. The islands were won by the late Henry Yates in a national college lottery managed by Eliphalet Nott, and his wealth and life story are noted.
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Rence River
Henry Yates
Schenectady
N. Y
United States
Eliphalet Nott
Union College
Archbishop McIntyre
Yates
Bishop Satterlee of
Washing
Better Roads Assured For Galhoun County meeting held today
About two hundred citizens filled the Circuit Court room at the county courthouse at 10 30 this morning for a Good Roads convention. Dr Ligon presided and urged hiring a road supervisor. County Commissioner C D Martin supported the idea and discussed practical costs and routes. Col W H McKleroy proposed bonds of 35000 or a $3 per capita tax, while others favored commissions and faster action. The meeting adjourned after naming committees and adjourning at noon.
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Good Roads
No Change in the Voting Contest
Renewed interest in the Merchant's library voting contest as of today at 1 p.m. shows Synodical college leading with 123,285 votes, Baraca class 95,173, Noble Institute 61,872, Odd Fellows 44,422, with unrecorded ballots noted. The race for second place appears tied between Noble Institute and Baraca, and both must narrow the gap before October 1.
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Synodical College
Mexican riots tied to war plot on border
The Call reports that recent disturbances and anti American outbreaks on the Mexican border were caused by a coordinated plot to provoke war between Mexico and the United States, signaling a sensational development from San Francisco dated August 11.
Drew Dobbins Among the Dead in Evangeline Louisiana
News reached the city of the death of Drew Dobbins in Evangeline Louisiana. No details were received. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Dobbins and well known in the city where he lived for years. The death shocked relatives and friends and funeral and interment will be held tomorrow.
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J. N. Dobbins
Drew Dobbins
Evangeline, Louisiana
Mr. Dobbins
Mr. and
Government exhibit at Jamestown Exposition covers 70000 square feet
The government exhibit at the Jamestown Exposition will cover 70000 square feet, a figure favorable compared with Portland's 70000 square feet. The life saving service will have a separate exhibit. No final building and exhibit decisions will be made until Assistant Secretary Edwards returns on Monday.
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Portland
Life Saving Department
Government Board
Treasury
Edwards
Veterans vie for Grand Army in Chief role in 1906 race
The race for the in Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic features several candidates led by Robert B. Brown of Zanesville Ohio P H Coney of Topeka Kansas and Charles G Burton of Nevada Missouri with Brown seen as a possible front runner as veteran supporters campaign quietly on their behalf in a close contest
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Post Department
Robert B. Brown
Zanesville, Ohio
P. H. Coney
Topeka, Kas
Charles G. Burton
Neva
da, MO
Brown
Best coal at R. O. Watson's for winter supply
Promote coal sale at R O Watsons with phone number 72 urging readers to lay in a winter supply. Read as a local ad notice highlighting availability and call to action with no additional details.
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R. O. Watson’s
Grand Duke Nicholas Narrowly Escapes Assassination
St Petersbug Aug 11 It is reported Grand Duke Nicholas narrowly escaped assassination by Imperial guards at Kahnrys Selo During maneuvers some troops used live cartridges startling him he ordered a halt to firing and troops were recalled to quarters The incident alters the emperor's plans to spend a week with the guard troops.
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Grand Duke
Nicholas
ST. Petersburg
Imperial Guards
Kahnrys Selo
Longworths Visit Teddy at Oyster Bay
New York August 11 The Longworths will arrive on the steamship St Paul about two this afternoon. They will be met by the yacht Sylph and taken to Oyster Bay where they will likely stay until Monday before departing for Cincinnati.
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Longworths
Teddy
Oyster Bay
The
Star
New York
St. Paul
Sylph
Cincinnati
Donahoo and Co Sells Coal by Phone
Donahoo and Co announces coal sales over the phone dialing 82 with offerings aimed at customers seeking dependable fuel. The ad emphasizes accessibility and prompt service for local buyers.
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Donahoo & Co
Phone
Subways Dynamite Blast Tragedy in North River Tunnel
A dynamite blast in the North River tunnel being built by the Pennsylvania Railroad killed and maimed workers. Michael O Connor of Jersey City led the gang of fifteen men and set off the charge just before the midnight shift departed. A rock weighing over a ton was hurled where O Connor stood.
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Star
New York
North River Tunnel
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Micheal O'Connor
Jersey City
Fif
North Carolina Governor On Lynching Conviction
Raleigh reports Governor Glenn returning to the capital after the Hall lynching conviction at Salisbury. He expects the supreme court to sustain the special terms of the court and argues Hall will be sent to prison while awaiting appeal. About twenty five lynchers remain to be tried amid concerns of interference. Hall, a cotton mill operative, is the first NC convict for lynching.
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The
Star
Raleigh
Glenn
George Hall
Salisbury
Supreme Court
Hall
Lynchera
North Carolina
Changes at Southern Freight Depot Prompt Promotions
Several promotions announced at the Southern railway local freight offices on the sixteenth. J Henry Edmondson moves to Villa Rica Georgia to become agent in charge while remaining tied to Anniston. J N Griffin becomes chief clerk and Jack Harris of Mobile becomes cashier succeeding them.
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Southern Freight
Southern Railway
J. Henry Edmondson
Villa Rica, Ga
Ier
Mr. Edmondson
Jack Harris
Mobile
Mr. Griffin
Workmen Panic as Rockfall Injures Several On Surface
A rockfall cut his head off and the smaller rocks injured several of the workmen. The men were panic-stricken when they reached the surface. The injured were removed to a hospital.
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the St. Law
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Galhoun County
C. D. Martin
Messrs. McKleroy
Wellborn
Kline
Randolph
Uder
Gestions
M. B. Welborn
Piedmont
County Line
Choceo
Oveo
Alexandria
Col. W. H. McKleroy
Dodge
Washington
Dorsed
W. W. Whitesides
Martin
Calhoun County
Calhoun
Tion
Col. MecKleroy
Liggon
T.S. Gray
W. F. McKleroy
F. M. Formby
J. ©. Sproul
H. Bagley
J. D. Crow
T. H. Burton
Terest
Merchant's Library
Noble Institute
Odd Fellows
San Francisco
Call Today
Mexico
Uncle Sam
Jamestown
Jamestown Ex
James Tanner
New York Subway
O'Connor
J. H W. Edmondson
Villa
Rica, Ga
Mr. Edmonson
Annisto
the County Democratic Committee
J. N. Griffin
Cash
Donahoo & Cay
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