Launch of the battleship Ohio marks a McKinley visit
In San Francisco amid salutes and crowds President McKinley witnesses the Ohio launch praised by 50 000 onlookers. Miss Barber presses the button and Miss Helen Deshler breaks the champagne bottle naming the vessel. The ceremony occurs as the Sheridan transports Manila troops arrive and the president tours the yard and flotilla.
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San Francisco
Ohio
Barber
McNhinley
Helen Deshler
McKinley
Union Iron Works
Pacific Coast
United States
San Francisco Bay
Sheridan
Manila
Thei Pr Sie
Slocum
Ingentron
Miss
Tonta
Memorial Day and the Civil War’s Enduring Memory
The article reflects on Memorial Day’s 36th anniversary, honoring Union and Confederate veterans, especially John A Logan’s influence. It celebrates Appomattox as unifying, notes veterans fading, and envisions future generations cherishing the graves as sacred shrines to national unity and peace.
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John A Logan
Illinois
Appomattox
Grant and
Lee
West Point
Enduring Vision of a Nation United After Civil War
A historic reflection describes the Civil War toll and the rise of a government by the people. It recalls four million troops called, 2,300 battlefields, and 700,000 graves as soldiers fell across rivers and plains. The victorious side raised a bloodless banner, and civilization survived to honor humanity's renewal.
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South
Memorial Day Remembrance and Flag Tradition
The piece reflects on Memorial Day customs and the flag salute. It notes the tradition of half mast and later the push to raise the flag to the peak as a sign of solemn remembrance and noble soldierly deeds. It cites Gen. Grant’s view that the day honors achievements rather than mourning and may prompt higher flag display in future observances.
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Grant
Lee
Sherman Vni Stuart
Jackson
Hooker
Jellan
Hill
Early
Meade
Potomac
Waidleys
Amerteno
Elyssa
Appomattox
Lebanon
Cammera
Boston Woman Sparks Mountain Name Confusion
A judge notes a Boston woman who claims familiarity with a speaker and suddenly recognizes a mountain range in Asia named the Hamolyans. The exchange highlights a moment of misidentification and linguistic confusion during a proceeding.
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Boston
Asia
Pan-American Exposition Opens Amid Rain Threats
Dedication day in Buffalo featured a bustling Pan-American Exposition opening with a military and civic parade. State troops led, U.S. artillery followed, and the Mexican contingent plus militia marched past the main entrance as Vice President Roosevelt watched from a carriage.
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Buffalo
Exposition Commission
United States
Roosevelt
Dowie Cure In Englewood Woman Death Case
Mrs H A Worthington Judd and her baby died at their Englewood home after refusing medical aid, blaming Dowie followers. Coroner’s jury may pursue action. Dowie denied medical fault and testified that prayer brought relief before her death. Judd admitted he would not have summoned a doctor at his wife’s request.
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Chicago
Ln Dowte
HA. Worthington Judd
Englewood
Mr Judd
Dowle
Zion
Chinge An
Judd
Garg
Dowie
Hin
Albany Strike Clashes Leave Two Dead Many Injured
At Albany New York during a strike by United Traction Company workers soldiers of the Twenty third Infantry fired from a trolley car killing William Walsh and EB Le Roy Smith and wounding others. The clash followed mob attack on car barns as troops cleared streets and halted saloon activity amid extensive property damage and public outrage.
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Albany
N. Y
United Traction Company
National
Union Traction Company
Barnes
Twentythird Regiment
Quail Street
Broadway
Twenty-third
Central Avenue
Brady
Postence
State
Mounted Signal Corps
Walsh
Smith
Voter Decline And Notable Rural Scenes Across U S
A Year ago nearly 6000 women voted for Cleveland school directors this year only 706 cast ballots. Near Canterbury a railroad train halted to permit six deer to cross. Beaumont oil wells deepen to 1200 feet yielding about 1000 barrels daily under pump pressure.
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Cleveland
Canterbury
N. H
Beaumont
Texas
Settlement Prospects in Saskatoon District Across North America
A correspondent extols Saskatoon district in Western Canada as ideal for American settlers. Rich alluvial soil supports crops, stock raising, and dairy farming with two soil varieties offering high fertility. The South Saskatchewan River, rail access, long growing seasons, and abundant grasses bolster optimism for climate, health, and prosperity for newcomers.
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United States
Canada
Saskatoon
South Saskatchewan
Government of Canada
Saskatchewan Valley
United States Boundary Line
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Seston
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Bert
Phates
Thas
Koveta
Ao House of Cards
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Bates
Bestia
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Buffalo Fair
HW Wortonisaton
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Switzerland
Stomac
Jor Wheeler
Peruia
Sullivan, Roach
McEnery
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