Monument to Betsy Ross and other civic notes in Pennsylvania
A patchwork of 19th century items: a monument to Betsy Ross approved for Feltrimount Park, a large United States crowd at Harry Wright’s memorial in Philadelphia, liquor-dealer convention notes in Chicago, Russia death rates for doctors, and a tall Duluth policeman. Also mentions Drake descendants in Pennsylvania, Cocaine eye drops for firefighters, and Colorado removing many legal holidays for a revised calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wright
Baseball
West Laurel Hill
Vhiladelphia
New York Sun Retata
Betsy Ross
Felrmount Park
Fyular Order of United American Mechanies
Betsy Hoss
Nithy
Grand Army and veterans events tied to reunions across states
Jrpen Botkis, department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic in Kansas, invites department commanders from Missouri Iowa Texas Nebraska and Colorado to attend the Grand Army reunion in Leavenworth on October 1. Confederate veterans meet in Nashville with Gen. John It. Ferguson presiding and tariff talk dominates. labor leaders press for pro labor reform with President McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal
United States
Midlet West
Journal
Missouri
Kansas
Jrpen Botkis
Grand Army of
Keee
Mixwouri
Towa
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Colorado
Grand Argee
Lewvenworth
Sugar Trust
Hinton Bay Company
England
John J. McCaul
Annoreenfon
Nashville
Tenn
Andur
John Itfierden
Reagan
Tennessee Daughters of the Confederacy
R. of 1
Washington
United Confederate
Leon
Chasen
Sage Geveens
Tie American Federation of Labor
Frank Morrison
White House
Fabour
McKinley
Tabur
Mgr
Ste Kinley
Tufly
Tramke
Wales
Organisation of Labor
Ghia Valles
New York
Deedoi
New
Mississippit Madness Lynching and Historic Documents
A fragmentary Mississippi page recalls a lynching at Crystal Springs involving Joba Moses, a Black man, and details a violent murder of Joba Strang by a prowling assailant. The piece also highlights an 1800s land grant document from the British government with seals, signatures, and a John Hancock style endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Springs
Joba Moses
Jalil
Jobo Fh Strang
Wegen
Mississippi
George the
Great Britain
France
Ireland
Defonder
Sue
John Hancock
Warrans
Williams
United States Land Office
Old Washington Land Office
Adams County
Ile
Jongéer
Senate
Goveror
Dewaver
Congress Probes Tariffs and Trade Debates in Senate
Legislation and committee actions dominate the session with debates on duties, including wool and manufactured goods, and a proposal to fund repairs at dry docks in New York. Senators clash on trade policy and personal privilege topics while foreign exhibitors potential labor provisions spark contention. The session records friction between Whig and Democratic factions as amendments and schedules move through the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Tur
Apedal
New York
el Dingley
Moma
Oreana
Carter Moat
Foraker
Allison
West
House
Allen
Neb
Gsee
Cn Dutins Om
Cattery
Byeuner
Wis
Custom
Uis
Dsm
Chirwen
Cooke
Poss
Lil
Boy Revivalist De Merritt Aged 10 Draws Big Crowds
Unusual excitement grips Newrot Neb as John De Merritt, a boy about nine or ten, preaches to large gatherings from Broken How to Newport in Rock County. Despite reduced family finances, he travels with his parents and is described as the youngest ordained minister. Crowds reportedly reach into thousands at times, with many mocking yet others listening to his revival sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crane Lewis Wats
Payetteville
Chaveles
Mes Gibson
Bee
Lewis Mike Sakait
Hettess
Dusine Anil
Lexington
Lexington Last Fall, and Later Was Allowed To Getter A Private Sanjterium
Wit
Sruypeuiy
Ner Certaii Phywens
Voeske
Ponghe Keepste
Vale
Sol
Marvard
Natern
Wales
Pere Neisean
Losa
Tescinge
Astumiense Traction Company
Furmen
Shhlnin
St Tels
Hub Fitzsimmons
Praik Cuan
Ianages
Dlobn de Salliwin
Laura
Jennie Mellon
Moplelis- Jeffley
Keipels Reforma
Chie Menta
Nil Ncuiling
Taran Dhanis Wimself
Sendaness
Guth Wien
Como Prey
Watertown
Clarisse Parking
Fenbigh
Kovilioung
Kherson
Fuasia
Pollor
Chicago
Dearborn
Tastes Wear
Montevallo
Ala
George Swithh
Brilhant Station
Allegheny Valley
Serpah
Tee
W. W. Hamilton
Denver
Val
Walter C Sanger
Milwaukee
Taenegro Moses
John Strong
Crystal Springs
Misa
God
Emob
Cam
Lewis Bloom
Charleston
Cuantes Rett
Roonviile
Agricultural Department
Washington
Wilson
Missouri
Bell
Ohie
Indiana
Wisconsin
Tri Thieos
Kinkon
Decatur
Nudsott
Seahorn Maleola
Joe Haske
Meat
Ark
Morven Marien
Charmpinn Pigellist
Treland
Tom Sharkey
Tad
New Yorke
Denit
Colin Juat Orde
Assistint
Webster Davis
Vines
Tiates
Lerilon
Varias
Childeer
Fenple
Avossa
George Bralley
Monroe Veutey
Ali
Tim
Edward Vonning
St Louis
Moltawatomie
Murtensen
Paducal
Miller
Princeton
Weber
Rowkwillie
Tajweed
Walter Pyrgisen
Arion E Cratos
Ki Awer Hosta Pie Co
Lwaten
Taney
Ayending
Hinds
Greer
Selters
John de Merritt
Tie
Hroken How
Newport
Rock County
Ladies’ Home Journal
Spiritualistic fraud confessed by former professional medium
A former professional medium, active for ten months, confessed to spiritualist faking that deceived widows and orphans in the city. He claims reform and names his associates, living at East Eleventh street, with connections to a known seance venue run by CW Steward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spire Innalien
Kassasky
Tin City
Tie
Eleventh Street
Steward
Mellee Street
Concannon
Ios
Confederate Veteran Reunion In Nashville Draws Massive Crowds
The Confederate Veterans gathering in Nashville, staged under Gen Gordon, drew up to 40,000 visitors and 15,000 veterans on the second day. Addresses were delivered by Gordon and Reagan, with receptions at the Capitol and a grand parade ending the event as thousands filled streets and venues across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sasavenie
Tees
Jane
Gordon
Judge Ferries
Flugerald
Monarthy
Captain O'Bryan
Thebsk
Gen Gordon
Reagan
Capitol
Tennessee
Tabernacle
John St Gordon
Tabiernacls
John Gordon
D. &. Kelley
Columbia
Vuvn
Lory
Ion
Gordes
Horn
Wordom
Joseph Wioelor
Stephen Th Lae
Gosden
Chipley
Florida
Confederate Memorial Association
Conisterate Memorial Association
Atlanta
Vittoria
Tanik
Tumerrow
Dockal
Phere
Tiland
Campa
Tho ‘Tabernacle
Confederata
Guy, Roth
L.taylor
M. M. Gardner
Confederate Reunion Club
Confederate Veterans Parade and Jubilation Across States
A lengthy account describes a Confederate veterans reunion parade with numerous dignitaries and divisions from many states. The Tennessee division leads, with generals and ladies in period dress, amid rain delays, cheers, and a post-parade celebration at the auditorium featuring speeches, music, and fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Alabama
Georgia
Louisiana
Virginia
Arkansas
Missouri
Kentucky
Maryland
Indian Territory
New York
Tiliois
North Carolina
Texas
Oklahama
West Virginia
Cheerios
Colombia
Jennesne
Wsie
Hubert J. Smyth
Charleston
John Hood
Stephen D. Lee
South Carolina
Dixie
Tennessee
Gen
Staton
United Confederate
Eich State
Wis
Capt
Otegan
Mivse
Innes Band
Crescent wheel factory feats and curious stats
The Crescent bicycle, made by Western Wheel Chicago, claims the world’s largest and most complete factory with astonishing output. It cites 72 finished Crescent frames per minute, miles of tubing and steel, and a chain long enough to span oceans, all illustrating the magnitude of its production and reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Baal
Chirag
Bins
Chinye Sey
Rocky Mountains
Denver
Niles
New York
Pacific Ocean
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brookhaver
Cuba
Ifidel
Paris
Russian Empire
Russia
Rogan McKenzie
Duluth
Minn
McKenzie
Stven
United States Circuit Court
Francis Drake
Pennsylvania
Devon
Somerset
Gustav Seholer
Wml
Thas
Arverne
T. L
Board of Health
Hheater
Tan He Chan
Dis
North Joan Review
Masonic
Knights of Pythias
Order of United Workmen
Royal Arcania
Woodmen
Macear
Improvers Order
Hel Men
Order of Amerian Mechanics
Keights of Honor
Foresters
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Idaho
Maine
News OF the
Thomas A. Shedd
Koston
Philadelphia
Wichita
Kaw
Tombard Investment Company
Kansas City
Gebstows
Vuanus L Pessisenaw
Jidge T. Mamilton
Wbewk
Duige
Cleveland
Obie
Senate Finance Committee
Walsh
Missouri City
New York Tilers
A. Gammos
Frankines
Tom Jovea
Pleasant Valley
Latioad States
Canada
Jim Wiltiaatson
Crocker
Houston
Tex
Reed
Bia
Awevapo Bteiek
Rich Hill
Pally Polsoned
John A. Boyd
Meri- Alan
Hattie Lee
John A. Floyd
M. Barron
J. J. Kissell
Ormans
Rylaleh
Pomeroy
Mocish
Jones
Utah
Meridian
Privans
Hoe
Edwin McMorries
Pirss National Bank of Meridian
Revelver
Vienne
Chancellor Hill
Boeman
Tinanel
Jin Hail
Lawrence Wilson
Bessemer
Als
Munner
Ap Lumberton
Uke Allen
Ellisville
Sup
Bilsville
Pie
Cleveray
Rev. W. Ve Melntesn
Grenada Collegiate Institute
Hyangellar
North Mississippi
Sardis
Natches
Dune
Leathers
Font
Natches Island
Carthage Point Light
Pintard
B. W. GriMth
First National Bank of
Greenwood
Lewis Davlored
Miller's Court
Davis
Sle
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Mississippi
Jackson
Addie Marshall
Mine Addie Purnell
Chatfield
Ac PL Wintkina
Seses
Congress
Toriwa
Kan
Pred Wellhouse
Miami
Father Dalton
KaAseas Orry, Mo
William J. Dalton
Church of the Annunciation
Wasinvoros
Treasury Department
Treasury
Yesterniy
Charles L. Porter
Mattsburg
J. W. Mills
Versailles
Shropshire
The
Gray
Wash- Wle
Seldber
Customhouse
Public Square
Broad Street
Vanderbilt University
W. H. Jackson
John Bb. Gordon
Tennesse
Geo. A. J. Vaughan
Tenneasse
Maida of Honor
Guaumed
South
Caroline
Hood
Torany
Ant Wweun
Wirte
Minos
Warlow
X.Y. Journal
Flora Saad
Ani
Newton
Malta
Vince
Spottle
Rootbeer
Mae
Chicago Musical College
Tral Music Hall
ILBOR
F. Ziegfeld
Parsiotn
Music Omamatic
OGAN
Farah
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