Bronze Statue Unveiling Honoring General Grant in Philadelphia
In Fairmount Park Philadelphia on April 27 President McKinley and Mrs McKinley witnessed the unveiling of an equestrian statue of General Ulysses S Grant. Rosemary Sartoris Grant and three generations of the Grant family attended amid cheers. Chinese naval reserves laid a wreath, and wreaths from the Daughters of the Revolution and Loyal Legion followed. A 000-strong parade preceded a four mile route through city streets.
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Spring Overcoats and Suits From Local Clothiers
Local ads tout spring coats and suits with harmonious fabrics and matched linings. They promote range from 6 to 25 dollars, note better fit and lower prices than tailors, highlight boys and children's garments, and urge shoppers to view window displays of underwear shirts gloves neckwear and other essentials.
Grant Memorial Honors Civil War Leader at City Observance
Crowds gather as McManus and others recount Ulysses S. Grant’s victories from Shiloh to Appomattox. The president’s visit to the cruiser Raleigh is noted, with possible itinerary to New York or Massachusetts. The Grant monument, modeled by French and Potter, stands as a symbol of unity.
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Pittsburg Banquet Honors Wheeler and Schley on Grant Birthday
In Pittsburgh on April 27 the Americas Republican Club hosted General Joseph Wheeler and Admiral Winfield S. Schley at a Hotel Schenley banquet. Wheeler praised Grant as a national immortal while Schley lauded naval heroes and the nation’s traditions.
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President McKinley Unveils Grant Statue in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania officials and prominent figures accompany President McKinley for the Grant statue unveiling at Fairmount Park. The procession includes Captain Coghlan of the Raleigh and Admiral Miles' civilian attire, with a public meeting at the Academy of Music concluding the day as McKinley lauds Grant's enduring legacy.
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Grant Birthday Commemoration Marks Seventh Year
In Grant's old home Galena Illinois April 2 citizens honored Gen A S Grant on the anniversary of his birth with commemorative exercises held at a scale larger than any prior Grant Day event under the auspices of the Grant Day Association.
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Middlesex Club Honors Grant Memorial With Distinct Speakers
The Middlesex Club held a Grant memorial dinner with over 200 guests. Ex Governor Brackett urged federal action after Georgia lynchings while Governor Rollins defended citizenship and public duty amid criticism of misgovernance. Chaplain Hoes praised Sampson over Schley. Dr. Moxom lauded Grant's expansive influence.
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Corbett Denounces Imperialism and Georgia Lynching
The Hon. Joseph J. Corbett spoke on Cuba before Ward 18 Colored Democratic Club at 19 Hampshire Street. He criticized McKinley administration’s imperialistic policy and condemned Georgia lynchings, drawing enthusiastic applause. Also spoke were Hon. David B. Shaw, A. B. Harris, G. B. Coakley, J. H. Murray, Stewart Hoyt, and A. Harris. John H. Banks presided.
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Tremont Street Tracks Vote on Restoring Service
A bill to relocate Tremont Street tracks awaits further Senate action, with votes on restoring service possible at the next session. Supporters back amendments proposing statewide or municipal referendums, while Governor Wolcott would likely veto if sent to him.
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Mme. Paur Dies. Pianist Wife of Conductor Emil Paur
Madame Paur, wife of Emil Paur and a noted pianist, died today in New York. She and her husband moved from Boston to the city six years ago after arriving in this country.
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