Remembrance of Civil War Tales by Maj. Gen. O. O. Howard
Maj. Gen. O. O. Howard recalls 1804 05 campaigns with Sherman armies from Chattanooga to Raleigh. He reflects on battles at Gettysburg Fredericksburg Chancellorsville and the toll on soldiers, the sorrow of Unknowns, and the enduring value of peace and union.
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Sherman
Pickkett's Mill
Sea
Carolinas
Columbia
Cheraw
Gettysburg
Raleigh
N. C
Lee
Grant
Johnston
Tee
Slocutn
Schofield
Howard
Washington
Lincoln
Richmond
United States
Hin
Fredericksburg
Chancellorsville
Burnside
Thomas
Hood
Nashville
Marve Heights
Couch
Rappahannock
Santrio
Conference Ends as Governors Form Permanent Co operation
The first national governors conference concluded in Washington after three days at the White House. President Roosevelt and governors hailed early results toward cooperative action on natural resources. A 4000 word declaration of cooperation was adopted, a permanent organization for executive ties was planned, and a garden party hosted by Mrs. Roosevelt drew 1500 guests despite rain.
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Washington
Sesson
White House
Roosevelt
William J. Bryan
Guy
Missouri
Clu
Conser
Tf Lto Natural Resources
Pase
Mio
Two Die In Kansas City Line Collision Near Muskogee
Two train men were killed and 16 passengers injured when southbound passenger train No. 6 of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railroad, late by almost an hour, collided head on with a northbound through freight three miles north of Muskogee Oklahoma. The wreck occurred around noon after the passenger train arrived in Muskogee at 21 20 Friday morning.
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Muskogee
Okla
Wassenger
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
Arriva
Debs Nominated by Socialists in Chicago Fray
Eugene V. Debs was chosen as the Socialist party presidential nominee amid accusations of gag rules and riot-like excitement in Chicago. In Omaha a fire destroyed the Omaha Packing plant, burning 8,000,000 pounds of meat and causing an estimated $600,000 loss.
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Debs
Chicago
Eugene V. Debs
Socialist Party
Omaha
Neb
Omaha Packing Company
South
Art dealer Clausen arrested over alleged fake paintings
New York art dealer Willam Clausen, a prominent figure in the trade, was arrested Friday on charges of selling paintings to William T. Wyvans as genuine that are alleged to be forgeries.
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New York
Willam Clausen
Priday
T A
William T. Wyvans
National Guard
Des Moines
Towa
Iowa
Tiany Milles
Bes Moines
M. J. Wragg
Wragg Nursery Company
Tacitus Hussey
Commercial Club
Trowbridge
Girl Killed by Playmats in Wisconsin Incident
13 year old Qurtrude Knapp daughter of Oramel Knapp of Brunswick was accidentally shot and killed Sunday by Henry Droage a playmate in Eau Claire Wisconsin in a tragic domestic accident according to police reports.
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Playmats
Eau Claire
Wis
Qurtrude
Oramel Knapp
Runswick
Henry Droage
Admiral Sperry Ends Active Naval Career On Board Connecticut
Rear Admiral Thomas resigns after 47 years of service as commander in chief of the Atlantic Meet. He led duties during the cruise, aided by his tact and energy, and received honors aboard the flagship. Admiral Sperry, in command, had the bronze trophy transferred from Illinois to Maryland under orders.
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San Francisco
Charles Sulman Spey
Charles M. Thomas
Evang
Connecticut
Sperry
Admir Thomas
Admiral Means
Thomas
Atlantic
Pacific
Admiral Thomas
Admiral Sperry
Illinois
Maryland
Decides for Roosevelt in dismissal of Negro soldier
In New York Judge Hough sustains the presidents right to summarily dism iss a Negro soldier from the Twenty fifth Infantry for alleged riot participation at Brownsville Texas. Oscar W Reid sues for 122 dollars wages from dismissal to enlistment end. government victory upheld. In Chicago, delegates from 50 commercial bodies vow to block a rail freight rate rise east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio, deeming a 100 million dollar charge on shippers halted.
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New York
Roosevelt
Chicago
East
Middle West
Congress Hotel
Mississippi
Ohio River
Metsker Acquitted in Cassopolis Murder Case
The Cassopolis court acquitted Mrs Christina Metsker of South Bend Ind of the murder charge in the April 10 incident outside Mrs Mae Green home in this city. The verdict prompted an unprecedented court crowd reaction with cheers clapping and singing as several hundred people escorted the defendant from the courtroom amid warnings and threats of arrest.
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Metsker
Cassopolis
Mich
Christina Metsker
South Bend
Ind
Carleton Morgan
Mae Green
Dapot
Registered Mall Robbed in Winnipeg Post Office
Police report a steady robbery at Winnipeg post office over weeks. About twelve thousand dollars or its equivalent has vanished, triggering a theft inquiry and security reviews.
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Winnipeg
Winnipeg Post Office
Central Warehouse Destroyed In Minneapolis Fire
A fire completely destroyed the Central Warehouse at 630 700 First Street North in Minneapolis on Friday afternoon. The loss is estimated around $100,000 including its contents.
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Minneapolis
First Street
Bootlegging prisoner sent to Fort Leavenworth
Judge McPherson sentenced Logan, colored, for bootlegging, to fifteen months in Fort Leavenworth, saying fines failed and hard work would deter offenders. He urged better conduct from Logan upon release and warned that imprisonment serves as the severest penalty for this disreputable trade.
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Fort Leavenworth
Logan
United States
Must Not Water Oysters In Iowa Purity Drive
Public health officials announce a crackdown on watering oysters sold wholesale and retail. Officials cite added water inflating weight and price, with prosecutions under pure food and dairy laws noted alongside warnings about unsanitary practices and mislabeling.
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Wright
Waller
Gullen
Dairy and Food Comissioner’s Department
Ce. C.e
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State Department of Horticulture
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Drake University
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Drake
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J. HL Kennedy
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