Veterans Parade Marks Grand Army Week In St Paul
The second day of Grand Army week in St Paul featured a naval veteran and ex prisoners of war parade led by General Walker. Thousands lined Summit avenue to watch, while reviewers and past commanders-in-chief honored the event with ceremonies. Parade length ran two miles with clear crowds and political chatter about future encampments and leadership.
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St. Paul
Wight
Sons of Vete Arm
St. Pac
Ivan N. Walker
Western Avenue
Dayton
Western Avenues
Summit
Walker
Lower Sixth Street
Smith's Park
Summit Avenue
Sickles
New York
W. A. Shakerpear
Michigan
Russell A. Alger
Leageys
Meade
T. S. Clarkson
New Hampshire
Linshaw
Buffalo
They Resolve for M Kip McKinley in 1890s Reunion
Survivors of the Fifth Regiment New York heavy artillery veterans meet at the St Paul encampment. Resolutions drafted by Joseph H Barker Herbert H Shumway and Jasper E Lervis praise Major William McKinley for his national role and pledge votes, influence and support for his presidential bid, with copies to Major McKinley and the press.
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New York Artillery
St. Paul
New York Heavy Artillery Veteran Volunteers
New York
New Jersey
Indiana
Tings
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
South Dakota
North Dakota
Joseph H. Barker
New York City
Herbert H. Shumway
Minneapolis
Jasper E. Lervis
South Bend
Ind
Shenaniloah Valley
Ohio
McKinley
New York Heavy Artillery
United States
William McKinley
McWinley
Clarkson Looks Like a Winner for Grand Army Command
Clarkson of Omaha leads as the Grand Army of the Republic encampment votes in St. Paul with New York solid for Linehan and Pennsylvania divided. Buffalo will host next year’s encampment while Admiral Mead’s name is withdrawn.
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Clarkson
St. Pau
Minn
Buffalo
Grand Army of the Republic
Denver
Admiral Mead
New York
Linehan
Pennsylvania
Grand Army of Republic
Major Clarkson
Omahia
Explosion at Michigan farm kills three workers
CENTRE Mich Sept 2 The boiler of a threshing machine engine exploded on the farm of Herbert Lessing killing Lausan Lessing Darine Tossing and George Casterloin.
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Kitts Thras
BaniLas Centre
Mich
Herbert Lessing
Lausan Lessing
Darine Tossing
George Casterloin
Jesse Grant Joins Populists At San Diego Rally
San Diego reports Jesse R. Grant son of General Grant announced his withdrawal from the Democratic party and joining the Populist ranks. He advocates protection at home and abroad and applauded by delegates at the county convention, noting his long San Diego residence and property ties.
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General Grant
Republican Party
San Diego
Cal
I. Wade McDonald
Jesse R. Grant
U. S. Grant
Ex-Secretary Hoke Smith Returns to Practice in Atlanta
Ex-secretary Hoke Smith arrived from Lincolnton to Atlanta to resume law practice. He is staying with his father Dr. H H Smith while his mansion is renovated and has begun work in his old law offices in the Journal building. He is reportedly engaged in a national court case soon to be argued before the supreme court. English Nominated for Congress in California District
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Hoke Smith
Atlanta
Lincolnton
the Journal
United States Supreme Court
Sperry Bolts Chicago Nominees In Open Letter
Sperry, long a Democratic leader and former U S district attorney, has bolted the Chicago platform and nominees. He states his decision in an open letter to J M Love, chairman of the Democratic state central committee. Hedned Rates to Canton, CHICAGO, Sept 3. The central passenger committee moves toward a general reduced rate to Canton for visitors to the Republican nominating event, offering about one fifth of the regular tariff for groups of 40 or more. For example a $16 one way fare becomes a roughly $8 round trip. Special train for Li. New York, Sept 4. The Pennsylvania railroad and New York Central & Hudson River lines offer a free special train from Washington to Niagara Falls for Viceroy i Hung Chang and party arriving Sunday morning.
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Sperry
Chicago
Toreka
Kan
Hon. W. ©. Sperry
United States
Cleveland
J. M. Love
Democratic State Central Committee
Canton
Central Passenger Commiute
Joint Traffic Association
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York Central
Hudson River
Viceroy i Hung Chang
Washington
Niagara Falls
Grand Army Encampment Ends In Saint Paul Celebration
The thirteenth Grand Army of the Republic encampment closes in Saint Paul after a record turnout approaching two hundred thousand visitors, with Minneapolis sending about sixty thousand for the parade. Major Thaddeus S. Clarkson of Omaha is elected commander in chief, while George J. Mullen is named senior vice commander. Resolutions urge veteran preferences in government appointments and preservation of national monuments, with officers named for auxiliary groups and the Mississippi Marine Brigade survivors naming their 1890 year officers. Streetcar service suffers amid crowding. rail traffic handles the influx with minor accidents noted.
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St. Pauh
Grand Army of the Republic
Minneapolis
Hamline
D. R. Ballon
Providence
Spooner
M. L. Hayrad
Nebraska
Thaddeus
Clarkson
Omaha
EF. H. Hobson
Kentucky
General Case
Tennessee
John C. Linehan
New Hampshire
Daniel Coggswell
Meade
Admiral Meade
Major Clarkson
George J. M. Mullen
Minnesota
National Council of Administration
Grand Army of Republic
Loyal Legion of
Albert H. Sholes
Georgia
Charles W. Buckley
Alabama
Buckley
Sholes
A. E. Johnson
Department of the Potomac
Charles L. Boynton
Indiana
Ollinois
O. F. Bonner
Chicago
Mark D. Taylor
Massachusetts
Congress
Nelson A. Miles
Vicksburg
Fredericksburg
Lincoln
Ohio River
Council of Administration
O. E. Burmeister
Omahaas
Luther E. Hirst
Louisville
A. P. Anderson
Sarah C. Mason
Woman's Relief Corps
Agnes Hitt
Indianapolis
Marie Hazenwinkle
St. Paul
Daughters of Veterans
Loyal Home Workers
Association of Survivors
Mississippi Marine Brigade
Ram Fiset
George Q. Wiite
George H. Barker
Holton
Kan
Yieu
M. BE. Phelps
St. Edwarce
Neb
Vermont Elects Josiah Grout Governor By Largest Majority
Vermont results show Josiah Grout Republican winning governor with a record majority, about 20,000 to 36,000 possible, in a statewide GOP sweep. Henry Powers and William Grout reelected in Congress. party dominates senate and house, while Democrat turnout lagged. Constituents cited cool weather aiding GOP turnout and weak Democratic organization.
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Wuaiire River
Duxcrion
Green Mountain
Josiah Grout
Derby
Henry Powers
William Grout
State Senate
House
Chicago
Joshiah Grout
Nelson W. Fiske
Isleta Motte
Henry F. Field
Rutland
Chauncey W. Bronwell
Burlington
Franklin D. Hale
Lunenburg
William M. Grout
Barton
Senate
Congress
Allison Opens the Campaign in Des Moines
In Des Moines on Sept 4 Senator Allison addressed 5 000 to 6 000 visitors in a large tent. He spoke nearly two hours on the money question, predicting vast financial change with free coinage of silver and asserting McKinley’s election would revive business and preserve national honor. A pneumatic farm story follows with Mrs Mary Johnson near Lennox S D 120 to 120 feet drilled yet air cushion causes violent wind and debris prompting state geologist inquiry.
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Des Moines
Allison
McKinley
Bronx
Criry
Mary Johnson
Lennox
Commander Newell Dies in Seattle of Anemia
Commander John Stark Newell, of the United States armored cruiser Detroit, died in Seattle from anemia. His remains will depart for New York. His illness followed his service in China evaluating the massacre of missionaries at Kiepsin. Ex governor Francis sworn in as secretary of the interior in Washington. He took the oath at 12:30 under Justice Harlan with Carlisle Lamont and treasury officials present.
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Newell
Seattle
Wash
John Stark Newell
United States
Detroit
New York City
Kiepsin
China
Francis
Washington
Missouri
Miners at Weir Shaft Strike in Pittsrora for Wages
Bymipeathetic Miners Strike in Pittsrora Sept 6 all miners in Weir shaft No 2 strike in sympathy with drivers demanding 2 dollars a day. Weir company threatens to close the shaft.
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Pittsrora
Kuan
Weir
Weir Company
Kipling Returns to India for New Story Material
Rudyard Kipling leaves New York for Southampton and thence to India to seek material for new stories. Mrs Kipling and the three children accompany him.
Republican West Virginia editors rally for protection tariff and national prosperity
West Virginia editors gather with Major McKinley in Cantoy to endorse protective tariffs, credit stability, and steady work. McKinley extols Republican principles, argues for honest money, and urges editors to shape public sentiment while praising West Virginia’s coal, iron, forests, and rail network as keys to prosperity. A separate incident reports a shooting among tramps near Denison, Iowa, leaving one seriously wounded and the suspect at large.
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West Virginia
West
McKinley
Sta'a
United States
Republican Party
Ohio
Kanawha
Mena Arkansas Emerges as New Polk County City Front
The Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf line will complete to Polk County by August 15 and set Mena as the rail division and hub for a 60 to 75 mile region. The ad touts 3,000,000 acres of government land, cheap homestead options, and rich farming mineral and timber prospects with half-rate excursion tickets on select dates.
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Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf
Port Arthur
Polk County
Arkansas
Mena
Kansas City
Sreca
Low Hart
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad
Missouri
Ogakapple
FF. A. Hornbeck
7Th and Wyandotte Sts
Edward C Kuss To Sing At Y M C A Event
Edward C Kuss will sing under Y M C A auspices Thursday evening Sept 10 at the Presbyterian church. Reports from England and Germany praise his Mephisto Sarastro Plunkett and Caspar roles as a phenomenal basso with fine voice modulation. The Peoria Journal lauds his recital as fascinating and notes his Schumann Greig Raff and other songs as the finest ever heard.
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Edward C. Kuss
Presbyterian Church
England
Germany
Kuss
Mephisto
Faust
Sarastro
Magic Pete
Plunkett
Martha
Casper
Freischulz
The
Pines
Peoria Journal
Mr. Kuss
Schumann
Greig
Raff
R. Resmeets
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Linebay
New Minnpshire
M'Kinley
Jesse Grant
Grant
al An
English
Varneso
Warren R. English
A. F. Tarpes
California
W. K. Vain
Grand Army
GE. Burinelater
Oral
Denison
Joe Wilson
Wilson
M.M. Nicholson
Curran and
Anderson Sts
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Pittsburg and
Gulf
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