G A R Reunion Draws Vast Roster and Plans
The G A R council met to arrange the encampment details as crowds pour into Columbus. An estimated 35,000 visitors swarm the depot and streets while trains carry excursionists from Pittsburgh and beyond. Events include parades, a large Sons of Veterans campfire, naval veterans’ meeting, and reception of leaders with music and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornus
Gero
Council of Administration of the
Solners and Sailors Orphan's
Xenia
Union
Rene Fipe
Loyal ‘Legion
Wousens' Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
Andrews Yard
Dennison
Naval Veteran Association
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Jonseysof
Vermont
Gert Vohn Palme
Wm. Warner
Miasouris John C. Linehan
New Hampshire
M. M. Curtis
New York
Michigan
Sexton
Tenol
Gen. Jobbin
Pennsylvania
Steel Aualying
Pittsburg
Chicago
Columbus
Een Jones
Washington
Wreck on the Rail Kills and Injures Many Veterans
A New York Pennsylvania & Ohio excursion train wrecked near Pitman Ohio en route to Columbus injuring many Grand Army veterans from Youngstown area. Freight train collision smashed coaches, four deaths reported with numerous injuries, names of the deceased and injured listed amid chaotic rescue and uncertain outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Gibson
Naval Veterans Association
Association of Naval Veterany
Senate Chamber
TL Johnson
Chicago
William Simons
Philadelphia
Navy
Naval Monument
Hington
Joseph Haatid
New York
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Hu Aveliout
Stopa
Tito Tt
Bour
Cieve Lann
New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Road
Youngstown
Columbus
Pitman
Wadward
Leas
Barney Bollinger
Gallion
Wiliam
Cochran
Caledonia
John Shook
Samuel Brace
Charles Hogle
Daniel McFadden
Thomas Marland
Sarah Marian
Chris Deible
D. Callahar
TP. Baleford
Miss Jones
Toot
McFarland
Coltsville
Miri Wison
Sharpg
Una Hips
Willdis
IY Gerhardt
Wm. Ludt
Leg Troken
Alcott Wilson
Will
Gagman
Frei
Crop conditions report for Washington and northwest wheat belt
A condensed crop report notes winter and spring wheat conditions across states including Washington New York Pennsylvania Kentucky Ohio Iowa Illinois California and Wisconsin. It records average condition figures for wheat around 77 to 87 with declines due to frosts rains and bug damage, and cites regional weather impacts on yields.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Red
Jim River
New York
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Ohio
California
Nebraska
Oakes Plans Purchase Amid Harris Battle In New York
Fragmentary report indicates Oakes pursuing a deal related to Harris with conflicting details. The text shows stray words and illegible segments, but cites New York and potential financial or legal action tied to Oakes and Harris amid a dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oakes
Merriam Wins Governor Nomination on Sixth Ballot
The Minnesota Republican state convention at St Paul adjourned after Merriam secured the gubernatorial nomination on the sixth formal ballot amid intense contest with Scheffer and McGill. Delegates shifted alignments as McGill supporters moved to Merriam, while Scheffer exited after the tally. The platform endorsed reform, anti trusts, tariff adjustment, and Australian voting, with Barrett opposing some wording before adoption. Samuel Merriam accepted praise, promising faithful service and party unity as speakers urged unified support for the ticket including Gilfillan and Collins on the bench and Rice for secretary of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pawn
Committee On Platform
Goodson E. Cols
Minnesota
Liguer Trafic
Liguor Trafic
Garfield
Arthur
McGill
Senate
Dakota
Republican Party
South
Barrett
Natate
Supreme Court
James Gilfillan
L. W. Collins
Schotfer
Merriam
General Rratt
Farmers’ Alliance
Vista
Schet- Yer
Scheffer
Moses
Scheifer
Johnson
Gumwva
Sehailor
Clemment
Gilman
Seller
McGil
Merriany
McGill Mo
Scher
Clements
Apuranoos Arasion
Maller
Clement
Braden
Hennepin
Secket Catcus
Merrian
Chalce
Schefter
Merrias
Merriamsala
Republican
Reed
Glencoe
A. E. Rice
Oscar G. Wall
Filmore County
Rice
Andice
Hany Matson
Moses E. Clapp
Edward Dean
Clapp
State Central Committee
Republican Rips in Mandan Convention Call Fight Looms
The Republican legislative committee meets at Sheridan house to set a Mandan convention for October 18. Ward county seeks increased representation, citing 869 votes, with J F Wallace reelected chair and E T Herrick secretary. A resolution calls separate county conventions for delegates and ten days’ notice, adjourned to await the chair’s call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Central Committee
Sheridan House
J. F. Wallace
Burleigh
H. R. Lyons
Morton
Wm. Gibson
Stark
N.C. Lawrence
Dickin
Billings County
John Satterland
McLean
E. T. Herrick
Enmong
Mandan
Emerson
Lebates
Alexander Hughes
McDise Oliver
Legislative Council
J. W. Carroll
Kidder County
Prosperous Missouri Farmers Reach Bountiful Harvest
A Rheortne Outlook greeting to eastern readers notes Barleigh Em mons McLean and Kidder counties surplus grain and abundant vegetables. Farmers are described as never having been more prosperous or better nourished, highlighting a period of ample harvest and statewide food security.
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Dakota
Bismarck
Missouri Valley
Missouri
Barleigh
Emmons
McLean
Kidder
Special Excursion Rates to Minneapolis Exposition and State Fair
Northern Pacific offers round trip excursion tickets to Minneapolis for the exposition on select dates with return validity until the following Monday. Additional daily fares to St Paul or Minneapolis apply through September 17, with extension for the Minnesota State Fair. Tickets include 2 cent exposition coupons and 50 cent state fair coupons. Rates from ticket agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Exposition
Minnesote
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Democratic rally and prairie fire notes in Bismarck
The Democratic gathering for candidate J W Harden drew a large Bismarck crowd with torch parade and a reception at the Atheneum. Reports also cover Sitting Bull's denials about signing reservation papers, Indian opposition to opening the reservation, and warnings of widespread prairie fire risk across Dakota with safety measures urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
J.W. Harden
Barden
Bismarck Band
Mol
Third Streets
Democratic Club
Harden
Athenum
Colin Hollembaek
Hollembaek
Sutsige Bull
White Bull
Sitting Bull
Gail
John Grass
Standing Rock
Dakota
J. F. Wallace
Solentiary
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. A. R. Reunion
Couneil of Administration
Topeka
Kas
Fairchild Sod Saliia
W.T. Sherman Paralle
Mra
Allegheny City
Pineenee Oerete
Alan
Govarate Rusk
Logan
Warner Miller
Woman's Relief Corps of
United States
Brown
Dayton
Order of the Sons of Veteran
Aever
Chlot
Rey Lent ‘Hayes
Harris
Merriam's
Coure
Harrison Allen
Fargo
G. A. Matthews
Brookings
Merchants’ Hotel
Grand Army of the Reepublic
North Dakota
Allen
Jacobsox
Fira
McClenny
Florida Railway & Navigation Company
Republican Legislative Committee
Wright
Indian Commission—General
Sange Wright
Tanyone
Judge Wright
Tennesse
Indiays
Regia
Crow Creek
Pratt
Stant Rock
Commission
Ratty
Maine
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