Reunited Veterans Display Quiet Patriotism at War Remembrance
An editorial reflects on Grand Army events in Louisville Chickamauga and Atlanta Exposition, praising veterans from blue and gray for uniting as citizens. It condemns maudlin sentiment while urging lasting peace and national patriotism, noting the end of sectional strife and continued vigilance against foreign foes. It also critiques political theatrics and old economic fantasies like silver demonetization and Rothschild influence.
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Columbia
North
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America
Women Demand Seat and Voice in Religious Conferences
The speaker argues it is absurd to bar women from sitting and speaking in religious conferences. She notes women now make up most congregations and that modern women differ from past eras, insisting their significant work in the church be fully recognized.
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Times-Post
Paul
Mass Southern and Northern Veteran Reunion Ends in Atlanta
A large crowd gathered in Atlanta on September 23 for the final blue and gray reunion, linking Louisville and Chickamauga battlefield events. Governors Morton New York Woodbury Vermont McKinley Ohio Werts New Jersey McIntyre Colorado Holcomb Nebraska, Generals Schofield Dodge Howard Horace Porter J A Williamson Longstreet attended along with many Union and Confederate ex soldiers. The Auditorium at the exposition grounds hosted a packed program with receptions and speeches highlighting shared patriotism. Longstreet drew the loudest ovation and Lucius Fairchild spoke among others.
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Chickamauga Battlefield
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Woodbury
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Werts
Expositon Grounds
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Lucius Fairchild
Close for the Pennant Baltimore Necks Lead Seen
Baltimore clings to a slim pennant edge over Cleveland with one week left in the season while Chicago rises to fourth and Philadelphia holds third. Standings show Baltimore 94 42, Cleveland 83 4h, Philadelphia 50 3, Chicago 46 58, Boston 69 5, Brooklyn 66 58, New York 60, Cincinnati 61 62, St Louis 62, Washington 50, Louisville 32. League scores list Cleveland 17 over Pittsburgh and Philadelphia 15 over Washington among others.
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Convention of Coal Miners Threatens Strikes After Oct 1
In Pittsburg district a convention of 12000 coal miners discussed enforcing a uniform rate after Oct 1 amid a 64 cent cash or 69 cent store rate. Operators conditioned adherence on districtwide compliance, while National Miners President Penna pledged backing from Ohio Indiana and Illinois. If the new rate is not paid, strikes may follow.
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Penna
Miners’ Union
Ohio
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Man and Dog Fight Ends in Fatalities Near Ferguson Kentucky
In Ferguson near Russellville a clash between John S. Ferguson and two black workers against William McCormack and his two sons left one McCormack son and Ferguson dead. Pistols and forks were used. Ferguson's dog nearly killed a McCormack boy and bit all McCormacks.
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Russellville
Ferguson
Here
John S. Ferguson
Willian McCormack
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Sangamon grand jury ends term with ninety two indictments
Springfield Sept 28 The Sangamon county grand jury returned ninety two indictments none connected with legislative bribery and adjourned until Sept 30 to resume the bribery probe.
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Sangamon County Grand Jury
Reorganization Plan For Rails Heads To Springfield
The bondholders committee that bought the Chicago Peoria and St Louis railroad for 2 million at master's sale will soon form the Springfield and Peoria railroad company in St Louis and transfer the property to a new 5 million capital stock entity.
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Chicago, Peoria and
Democratic convention Turbulence in New York City Headlines
Syracuse dispatch details delays and rivalries in the Democratic convention with Tammany and State Democracy factions squaring off over representation. Excise plank expected local option shift, leaders slow to appear, and a warm night anticipated as debates unfold among Albany Saratoga and New York actors.
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William F. Sheehan
William R. Grace
Charles R. Fairchild
EH Nery Anderson
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State Machine
Gorman Campaign opener at Glenelg in Howard County
Maryland campaign notes from Glenelg near Ellicott City with Senator Gorman leading the day’s events. A horseman procession escorted him while ex Governor Carroll chaired and warned the party of boss influence. Gorman argued national issues persist and critiqued party bolters tied to Cleveland.
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Ellicott City
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Senator Gorman
Hurst
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Dr Cox Returns Amid Myers Case Frenzy
Dr Thomas A Cox, linked to the Myers empty coffin mystery and accused of murdering his nephew for a $7,500 life insurance, arrived in the city after hiding since July. He refused to discuss his side, claimed intent to answer charges, and said he may pursue the policy. Foresters in Detroit report confusion over how to proceed.
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Disease Jury Returns to Hinsasin Case in Danville
The sick juror reappears as the Hinsasin case resumes in Danville on September 23. The defendant sheds ministerial garb and sits in a plain suit as John Marker testifies of a quarrel with his wife. Defense witness Doty praises Hinshaw’s church work while Walker and others recall alibis and that East denied two witnesses’ claims.
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John Doty
Hinshaw
John Walker
Edward Cape
William Swindler
William East
East
Cuban Claim in the Baracastegui Horror Sunk by Insurgent Torpedo
Philadelphia reports letters from Cuba claim the Spanish ironclad Barcastegui sunk in Havana harbor last week with forty six dead was torpedoed by an insurgent steam launch. The notice also advertises Nickel Plate Road hunter rates to Michigan and Wisconsin until November fifteenth and references a race program on the fourth page.
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