Rassieur Elected Grand Army of the Republic Chief
Maj. Rassieur was unanimously elected commander in chief of the G A R at a Chicago convention. The report on pensions urged creation of a pension court of appeals and criticized Evans administration. Clara Patton’s appearance drew a large ovation as ex commander Shaw introduced her. A fund of 800 dollars was raised to cover treasury deficits.
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Chicago
Rassieur
St. Louis
Leo Rassieur
Germany
South St. Louis
Aesieur
Missouri
Bassieur
United States Reserve Corps
Warner
Grand Army
the Republic
E.C. Milliken
Maine
Frank Seamons
Knoxville
Tenn
John A. Wilkins
Delta
Inthief
A. Drahams
San Quentin
Cal
Clara Patton
bed.Cross Society
Shaw
Col. Shaw
G.A. R
McKinley
Maj. Warner
Kansas City
National Committee On Pensions
Court of Appeals For Pensions
Commissioner of Pensions
Evans
Congress
United States
Pension Bureau
Commission of Pensions
Secretary of the Interior
Permons
Pension
Treasury
Women relief corps offer loan to Grand Army rejected
Gen Louis Wagner of Pennsylvania opposed accepting the loan and questioned the G A R's openness to women aid. Col N P Bond offered his personal check for a deficit, Pennsylvania pledged 500 dollars and contributions soon exceeded the need. A travel-expense cap for the commander-in-chief was debated. last year expenses totaled about 2500 to 3000. Gavels carved from wood of Gen Grant's birthplace were presented to(Commander-in-chief Royal?) Rassieur and retiring Shaw.
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Women's Relief Corps
Grand Army
Louis Wagner
Pennsylvania
Col. N. P. Bond
New York
Rassieur
Shaw
Gen. Grant
Mary Elected President of Women’s Relief Corps Branch
In Chicago on a Thursday election Mary, wife of a Denver resident, was chosen president of the Women’s Relief Corps amid a notably spirited vote. The meeting followed by reports of active local service and community aid efforts.
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Benee
Chicago
Mary
Denver
Women's Relief Corps
Bitter talk at meeting over organization changes
Mrs. Carr announced plans to appoint Mrs. Fannie and D. W. Hardin of Denver, the national secretary, as the discussion reflected ongoing tensions within the group.
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Carr
Fannie
D. W. Hardin
Denver
Disgusted pilgrims return after failed Europe tour
A shipful of 420 exhausted christian endeavor pilgrims arrive in New York after a doomed itinerary that began with 2008 travelers paying 300 to 500 dollars for tours to London and across Europe. Fire destroyed vessels. many stranded, remittances awaited. guides warned of improper hotels. tours abandoned to Cherbourg. some fainted and suffered hysteria before returning home.
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New York
Christian Endeavor
Aller
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Memphis
Baltimore
London
International Convention of Christian Endeavorers
Saale
Bremen
Hoboken
Europe
Brussels
Vienna
Luzern
Tour A
Venice
Maringen
Interlaaken
Cherbourg
Despondent man shoots self in love turmoil
Thomas Maxwell aged 24 shot himself just above the heart on Wednesday evening in Thorntown Indiana. He was despondent over ill health and a troubled love affair and remained in a precarious condition on Thursday.
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Thorntown
Ind
Thomas Maxwell
City Life News In Brief including deaths and local notices
William Frederick Baugher, former Indianapolis traveling man, dies in New York. Perry engine 339, Monday, drew 13 cars 84 miles in 109 minutes with two stops. Rev. F. G. Norton becomes pastor at Downey Avenue Christian Church in Irvington. Willar Wicker buys a house and lot on Ash Street for 12 000 from John H. Murry. Addie seeks divorce from William Williams for abandonment. Mary W. May says her lord deserted her. Joe Florio, a man of Salians, stabbed on Delware Street and sent to City Hospital. Rev. James S. Kemper, former Marion County Seminary principal, dies in Dayton. Hadley girls industrial school repeats its entertainment at Friends Church. Oriental dancers from the Cairo streets now at Atlantic City World’s Fair may appear in Indianapolis October carnival. Florists Association meets September 4 at the State House. FE G Hill to speak on Paris visit. W W Coles on 1900 convention. William H. Williams sues Indianapolis Gas for 10000, alleging gas shortfall caused wife Maggie Williams to fall ill and die. J S Whitlock, Maroney medicine traveling man, returns from Kirklin denying a shotgun arrest claim.
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Willar
Wicker
Ash St
Fifteenth
John H. Murry
Addie
Wm. Williams
Mary W. May
Joe Florio
Salian
Dela- Ware St
City Hospital
James S. Kemper
Florists’ Association
State House
G. Hill
Paris
W. W. Coles
William H. Williams
Indianapolis Gas Company
Brightwood
Maggie Williams
Whitlock
Maroney Medicine Company
W. Michigan Jr
Kirklin
Gated Ge Purchases Quinine Tablets in Remedy Claim
A buyer purchases Brom-equine tablets touted as the standard remedy said to cure a relapse in one day. The claim centers on Brome and quinine as the active components, with emphasis on rapid relief.
Afro Americans Council Session in Indianapolis Returns Protests
The Afro-American council in Indianapolis adopted a tame Wednesday address to the country amid partisan tension. Resolutions urging anti lynching action and equal education faced committee scrutiny with many moderates, and Booker T. Washington’s speech was reportedly unlikely. John P. Green accused Bishop Walters of political maneuvers leading to a quarrel with the council.
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Washington
Booker T. Washington
Indianapolis
Booker Washingston
John P. Green
Bishop Walters
Council
Democrats
Green
Murdered Prominent Philadelphian Found Dead Under Bridge
Philadelphia August 30 The body of state bank commissioner Thomas J Powers was found Thursday beneath the Pennsylvania railroad bridge trestle near Briggsburg. It was mangled and investigators suspect foul play. Powers, a long time political figure, was among Grant supporters in 1876 as a stalwart 506 delegate.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Briggsburg
Bookwalter Opens Campaign Desk at County Building
Treasurer Bookwalter of the county Republican committee will run a desk at headquarters in the Law building starting Friday. He assists in preparing for the six day poll set to begin next Wednesday.
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Bookwalter
County Republican Committee
Heedyquarters
Law Building
Boxers Helped by Viceroys in China Aid
Mail advices from China report viceroys supplied Boxers with food money and clothes in aid.
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Victoria
B.C
China
The Hopeful Czar
ST. PETERSBURG reports the czar remains hopeful of an heir with plans for October private notables and potential announcements.
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ST. Petersburg
CORBETTS BAD THIGH AND RHEUMATISM SCARE BETTING
An Bath Beach report says Jim Corbett suffers rheumatism in his right thigh. He vows to fight tonight even with a crutch, prompting surprise and doubt about the timing and betting. Sports doubt the illness may be a ruse to influence wagers.
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New York
Jim Corbett
Bath Beach
Corbett
Oll
Tornado Damage Tops $100,000 Across Manitoba and Northwest
A Tuesday tornado in the northwest territory and western Manitoba caused over 100000 in property losses. Whitewood, Virden, Thornhill, Elkhorn, and Oak Lake were the hardest hit communities.
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Winnipeg
Man
Northwest Territory
Manitoba
Whitewood
Virden
Thornhill
Elkhorn
Oaklake
Skeletons Found During Bell Center Demolition In La Crosse
In La Crosse Wisconsin on August 30 the skeletons of three men were uncovered while tearing down an old Bell Center building. Local residents suspect the remains belong to three murder victims from about thirty years ago and an investigation will take place.
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LA Crosse
Wis
Bell Center
London Bank Robber Confesses After Theft in 1899
Edward Goss confessed Thursday to stealing £60 from Parr's bank in January 1899. He saw the cashier's drawer open and grabbed a bundle of notes, but, amazed by the amount, he returned all but a small sum.
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London
Edward Goss
Parr
President Seth Low to Speak at Monmouth Rally
The Republican National Committee said President Seth Low will address a large interstate Republican campaign rally on September 13 in Monmouth Illinois. The event aims to mobilize support across states ahead of the elections.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Seth Low
Monmouth
Ill
Amick Dies After Discovery of Consumption Cure
Dr. William R. Amick, co-discoverer with brother Dr. M G Amick of a widely discussed consumption cure a decade ago, died of heart failure on Wednesday afternoon in Columbus Indiana.
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Columbus
Ind
William R. Amick
M.G. Amick
High Court Declares Picketing During Strikes Illegal
London report states the high court of justice on Thursday ruled that picketing during strikes is illegal, signaling a major limit on labor protests and affecting strike tactics nationwide.
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London
High Court of Justice
Steamer Dutch of Victoria Lost on Horseshoe Reef
The steamer Dutch of Victoria was wrecked on Horseshoe reef 25 miles from Juneau. Crew and passengers escaped unhurt. A. H. Richardson of Kansas City was found dead in Chicago with four empty laudanum bottles beside him.
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Victoria
Horseshoe Reef
Juneau
A. H. Richardson
Kansas City
Chicago
Hay
Chicago Markets Lower as Grain and Provisions Edge Markets
Wheat prices eased with August at 74 1/4 to 75 5/8 cents and September near 44 6/8 to 44 9/16, corn slipped to 42 40 cents for August and about 41 4/8 to 40 8/8 for September, oats down around 21 to 22 cents, and October figures mixed. Provisions rose with October pork near 10.95 to 11.12, lard about 6.67 to 6.75, ribs around 7.00 to 7.02, and butter cheese and egg prices varying across grades. Live poultry and eggs show mixed gains with hens and turkeys quoted in several ranges.
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Chicago
Young Americas
Asien
Inia Tetiree
Alamo Arte
Stein
Fethers Elected Supreme Chancellor at Pythias Encampment
Ogden H. Fethers was chosen supreme chancellor over Sample by 88 to 59 at the Knights of Pythias encampment. The next encampment will be in San Francisco in 1902. A reception for Brig.-Gen. Thomas W. Minsull of Ohio followed at Camp Pingree where Mrs. Minsull received a solid silver tea service from Gen. Minsull's staff.
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Detroit
Mich
San Francisco
Knights of Pythias
Ogden H. Fethers
Sample
Hrig
Thomas W. Minsull
Ohio
Camp Pingree
Minsull
First Bicycle Maker R Phillip Gormully Dies
R Phillip Gormully of Chicago and head of Gormully and Jeffery Bicycle Company died in Montreal on Wednesday at age 53. He was widely regarded as the world’s pioneer bicycle manufacturer.
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R. Phillip Gormully
Chicago
Gormully & Jeffery Manufacturing Company
Montreal
Won't Vote at All Says Sterling Holt
Sterling R Holt a gold Democrat declares he will not vote this year. He criticizes Bryan as the same Bryan and McKinley as a worse McKinley than before.
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Sterling R. Holt
Bryan
McKinley
Union Stock Yards cattle and hog prices and receipts
Union Stock Yards report shows Cattle receipts 450 with bids across Good to prime steers about 5.50 to 5.90 per cwt and up. hog receipts 2000 with Good to choice hogs at 5.40 to 5.45. sheep receipts 300 with Good to choice yearlings around 4.50 to 4.73 and ewes around 4.25. Prices reflect market bid ranges for various grades and weights.
Interstate Live Stock Market Update from Aug. 30
Interstate Stock Yards reports cattle receipts and classifications for Aug. 30. Good to prime export steers weigh 1,350 to 1,500 pounds. fair to medium export steers. heavy feeders and light stockers noted. Veal, bulls, cows, and calves priced with ranges. hogs, sheep, and yearling figures listed. mixed lots and market movements summarized.
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Union Stock Yards
Tele Siena
Seveesee & Oog
Interstate
Interstate Stock Yards
Cccccen Eens
Sereceeseree
Wheat and Corn Freight Prices Prompt Mixed Reading
Wheat firm for No 2 red and No 3 red with misling freight. August 74c wagon Tigc appears. Corn steady with No 1 white and No 3 listings, 240 and 1197Mc context unclear.
Grain price quotations and car inspections summary
The report lists mixed and white grain grades with prices for oats and timothy hay, followed by inspections showing wheat, corn, and hay car totals. Unmerchantable wheat and various No. 2 and No. 3 lots appear alongside inspects of cars with mixed and white classifications.
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Timothy
Hay
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