Soldiers and Sailors National Convention Opens in Chicago
The Soldiers and Sailors National Convention met on May 19 at North Clark Street. Delegates formed in Randolph Street, processed with Vess Dean’s Light Guard Band and the Old Abe eagle. Gov. Fairchild of Wisconsin was elected permanent chairman, and General Grant spoke briefly after being welcomed by the convention.
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Florida
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Indiana
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O.M. Wilson
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John P. Croxton
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John B. Chirk
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Chicago
The Latest From Mexico and National Convention News
Telegraph dispatches describe a lively Soldiers and Sailors Convention with large attendance and enthusiasm. Readers learn of a fresh Fenian scare and speeches by Generals Hawley Cochran Sickles and others alongside Fairchild as permanent president.
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Sickles
Resolutions in Full. The Latest Foreign News.
The report highlights resolutive statements from an official meeting and surveys foreign developments. It notes varied international topics and policy angles, with emphasis on diplomatic stances and cross border implications.
Soldiers and Sailors Convention Adopts Resolutions
A May 1867 meeting in Chicago sees the Soldiers and Sailors National Convention vote thanks to the Common Council for hospitalities. Gen. Stokes voices support for open recruiting and harsher action against traitors, while Gen. Logan and Col. Alleman push resolutions backing Grant and union loyalty. A nine‑member committee is named to carry the resolutions to General Grant.
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Thos. C. Donelson
Ohio
A.C. Tate
New York
H. H. Thomas
Tennessee
Will A. Short
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O. M. Wilson
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Samuel Reyes
New Jersey
J. ¥. Cantwell
Ala
J. W. Fuller
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J. T. Titball
California
H.W. Tibbs
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Gowen
Orida
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W. Th. Révettdee
Ills
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Kansas
P. B. Harris
E. P. Dowe
Maine
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Ben. Perry Poore
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Minn
M. Lb, Demotte
George F. Burnham
Enry Baxter
Mich
J. Clarrington
Nebraska
R. H. Lee
N. J
GF. Lee
N. C
BE. W. Barr
N. HL
Gen. Pleszsuten
Sam. A. ¥Oman
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New Hampshire
Dennis F. Burke
F. Sawyer
Charles H. Hopkins
Rhode,Island
Robert R. Smith
Texas
J. E H. Lockwood
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Charles Crow
Indiana
KB. M. Lee
Connecticut
B. RK. Acthony
E. Pischbos
Louisiana
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Maryland
W. Stoughton
Michigan
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J. C. Mann
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Chicago
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Col. Alleman
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Daniel E. Sickles
John A. Logan
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John F. Hartruft
W. B. Stokes
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James W. Hawley
Resolutions of thanks pass as Convention adjourns
Several resolutions of thanks were offered and passed, after which, on motion of Gen. Sickles of New York, the Convention adjourned. The call of the President was noted in the proceedings.
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New York
General Conference Deliberations Across Methodist Groups
The General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church held its sixteenth day with a Washington delegation from the African M E Church seeking affiliation and union. Discussions covered petitions on boundaries, lay delegation, and South Conference organization with a two third vote proposal, while Rev Pulley and Rev Newman debated caste abolition amid greetings from the Evangelical Association.
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Mr. Newman
New Orleans
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Rumors of Mexican policy and U S capital turmoil
Reports from Mexico cite rumors of io mero likely to leave Washington as the Mexican congress debates railway concessions. Detectives investigate conspiracies at the capital and a kidnapping attempt near Juarez is alleged. Congress reportedly rejects Romero's plan to fund Treasury receipts amid international tension.
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Iomero
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Chepultepec
Cooper Institute
Peter Cooper
Merchants’ Union Express
Arraignment in Worcester Murders Proceeds
Charles Be James and Silas James were arraigned in Worcester on charges of murdering Dessenk Clark on February 23. David Dore and Josephine La Hamme face murder charges for killing Louis Laflamme at Dallas on April 11. Trials begin this afternoon with Sheppard and McGrath cases set for the same session.
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Chas. BE. James
Silas James
Ddsenk Clark
Cies
David Dore
Josephine la Hamme
Louis Laflamme
Dall
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Sheppard
Werderer
McGrath
Trireder
Another Fenian Scare in Toronto May 19 Ottawa orders volunteers on alert
Ottawa directed Toronto volunteer forces to hold themselves in readiness to move at short notice amid fears of a renewed Fenian raid by Gen. O Neill. The measure was described as precautionary.
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Ottawa
Oftas
O'Neill
Banquet Honors New York Visitors in Richmond
A banquet in Richmond Virginia honored visitors from New York with speeches by General Schofield and local citizens. The addresses praised Virginia’s renewed prosperity and the cordial relations between the North and South.
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Bmay
New York
General Schofield
Richmond
Virginia
Congress Faces Likely Session After Absences
Washington May 19. Lawmakers have left for home as a quorum absence looms in both chambers. Impeachment Managers continue witness examination as new legislative business is anticipated this week.
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Malcom and Jubilee Win At Tra Pledge Course Race
At the Trapled Course in St. Louis on March 1 the first race saw Malcom win in a 1:50 time with Zero and Jubilee close. In the second two mile heat free-for-all Ruth Pat Cleburne Maggie Hunter and others competed with Ruth taking dominant heats before time figures of 3:40 3:46 and 3:51. Weather was fine and attendance reported strong.
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Maggie Hunter
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Jubilee
General Assembly Delegates En Route for Albany Meeting
A large detachment of delegates from the South and West to the Old School Presbyterian General Assembly in Albany on Thursday arrives. Discussion focuses on merging the two Church branches. Judge Biutchford signs removal warrant in Vandtuijken embezzlement case for trial in the Northern District. Four hundred quarry workers on the Northern island resume work after securing higher wages. The steamship Russia arriving from Liverpool on May 19.
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Acquittal of Johnson Sparks Varied Headlines Abroad
Reports from Paris and Paris press comment on the May 1 verdict acquitting Johnson on the Seventeenth Article. Papers argue whether the decision weakens or strengthens liberty and Republican institutions, with mixed analyses from La Liberte and Le Temps among others.
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Suit for damages over 200 against Secretary Stanton
John Maxie of Prince William County sues Secretary Stanton for injuries to his house and a farm caused by cavalry ordered by Stanton in the summer of 186m. The action seeks damages of 200.
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John Maxie
Prince William County
Secretary Stanton
Complimentary Breakfast for Horace Keeley by Asian League Club
A breakfast was given to Horace Keeley by the Asian League Club at their rooms yesterday. A number of aldrecsés were delivered. The Sparse frigate Teuton is said pea be the cargo-clad in the world, byte 0,700 tons burden. She has arrived here for repairs. The steamer Malta from Liverpool has arrived.
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New York
Horace Keeley
Teuton
Malta
Liverpool
Congressional Proceedings Reported from the Claims Committee
Reports were made on bills from the Committee on Claims with several of personal interest. An attempt to adjourn until Friday failed and Washbourne of Illinois failed to advance the Indian Appropriation bill. No quorum approved. adjourned until tomorrow.
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Ashendton
Washbourne
Lottery Enjoined in Kentucky Draw
France Smith Co. was enjoined from operating a lottery in Kentucky. The case notes an attempt to evade service by having a Black man perform the drawing.
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Crsciswatt
France Smith & Co
Kentucky
Massachusetts Senate Defies Governor on State Constabulary Bill
Boston May 19 The Massachusetts Senate refused to pass the bill to abolish the State Constabulary over the Governor's veto.
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Massachusetts Senate
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