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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1887

Page

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Bronze Meade Statue Unveiled in Fairmount Park Philadelphia

In Fairmount Park Philadelphia a bronze equestrian statue of Gen George Gordon Meade was unveiled before a large crowd including many prominent citizens. Mayor Edwin H Fitler presided with remarks by Gen John Gibbon and a benediction by Rt Rev Cortlandt Whitehead. The ceremony featured a military pageant and the audience cheered as the statue was revealed. Nearby, Gen Kippatrick's burial in West Point style rites proceeded with a funeral train arrival and interment in Heroes Row.

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President Cleveland Visits Atlanta Exposition Day

Crowds totaling about 100000 welcomed President Cleveland as he and Mrs. Cleveland toured the Piedmont exposition grounds. Governor Gordon and state officials joined a grand reception at the Capital City Club with over 1000 attendees, marking a festive day in Atlanta.

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Incidents At Garbled Atlanta Visit Stir Upset Locals

An incident at the Kimball House during the presidential party stay in Atlanta draws ire from locals over security and exclusivity. A well dressed Georgian shouted at the hotel owner demanding the president greet him, threatening to bring Jeff Davis next week. Guards kept the door private while crowds pressed for a glimpse, sparking criticism of manager Grady and the hotel’s arrangements as 170000 people fill the city for the event.

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Chattanooga souvenirs and pancake incident at Cleveland visit

An 1880s Atlanta Journal note details a Chattanooga presidential visit with a unique souvenir album and battlefield relics. It also recounts a St Louis pancake incident where Mrs Sachs was tried, attempting to throw a pancake at Mrs Cleveland, resulting in a conviction.

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Church Congress Opens In Kentucky Area

The Protestant Episcopal Church congress began with morning devotion at Christy church, Opening services lasted until 10 as Bishop Dudley of Kentucky and Rev George William Peterkin of West Virginia spoke on Christian ity The event drew about 600 delegates and included remarks on church liberalism in opinions and prayers for those who have died since the last congress.

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