Floral snub by Grand Army prompts uproar in Columbus
A Confederate offering of flowers for Union dead at Greenlawn cemetery was refused by Columbus Grand Army of the Republic floral committee. Ex-Confederates withdrew after the snub, and allied groups used the tribute. Decoration Day observances across Washington and southern cities followed, with large ceremonies and military processions.
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Grand Army of the Republic Floral Committee
Columbus
Grand Army of the Republic
Greenlawn Cemetery
General
ex-Soldiers and Sailors’ Association
Washington
National Capital
Arlington Cemetery
Congressional
Arlington
Army
Navy
Chattanooga
National Cemetery
Chickamauga
Atlanta
Georgia
South Carolina
Department of Georgia
Marietta
Andersonville
Beauford
8. C
Florence
Atlanta, Ga
Alex Mattison
Decoration Day Observances Across Cities
In Louisville and New Albany graves of Union soldiers were decorated with flowers despite gloomy skies. Henry Watterson delivered the address in Louisville. In New York there were decorations, parades, flags, sports, and speeches marking Decoration Day.
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Louisville
New Albany
Ind
Henry Watterson
New York
More Men Needed Officials Admit His Force Is Insufficient
Washington reports the Philippine campaign requires more troops as Otis struggles to secure control. A provisional army of 20,000 may be called to augment 25,000 regulars, with debate over drawing on U.S. forces or enlisting Filipino volunteers. A board led by Lt Col Crowder will settle claims and a joint Spanish commission will address compensation for Manila armament.
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Washington
Philippine Islands
United States
Peace Commission
Otis
War Department
Philippines
MacArthur
Lawton
Cuba
Porto Rico
Alger
E. H. Crowder
A. Gantenbein
Oregon Volunteers
H. A. Greene
Twentieth Infantry
Spain
Manila
Admiral Dewey Improves but Route Not Set
Hong Kong reports Admiral Dewey has improved in health aboard the Olympia but declines social invitations and official duties. Departure date remains uncertain as he recovers. Olympia to stop at Piraeus then Athens to greet King George. ship repainted for voyage home. Dewey’s health improving in New York dispatch notes return voyage plans.
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Hong Kong
Olympia
Dewey
Mediterranean Sea
United States
Pireaus
Athens
George
Greece
New York
Fatal Railway Collision in Seattle and Memorial Day Observance
A Northern Pacific passenger train collided with a Grant street electric street car near the Washington iron works in Seattle, causing about 25 people to fall into the bay. One passenger E. Broad died en route to hospital, Hoffeditz wounded, others seriously hurt. Also note Memorial Day observances in Philadelphia, and a drowning near Guthrie Oklahoma Territory after a cloudburst. Samuel Caple, 20, drowned in Beaver county while attempting to cross Palatine creek during rising floodwaters.
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Seattle
Wash
Northern Pacific
Grant Street
Washington Iron Works
E. Broad
Hoffeditz
Guthrie
O. T
Samuel Caple
Beaver County
Palatine Creek
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Dayton
Batavia
Royal
Grocers
C. M. F’roctor
Campbell
Pkind
Ay Continu
Kandy Kitchen
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Lowney’s and
Gunther
Asmbat Columbus
John B. Mike's
Telephone
Garth, Howell & Webb
Philadelphia
The
Bryan Water, Ice, Lights and Power Company
James & Castles
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