Last Rites for General Sheridan at Arlington
Washington August 11. The last rites for General Phillip Henry Sheridan were held at St Mathews Church and Arlington. The service was strictly military with a full army escort, Cardinal Gibbon delivering absolution, and a long procession ending with taps and a gun salute as the casket was lowered into the grave.
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Arlington Grave: Shenidan Lays Beside Lee Mansion Vista
The grave lies a few rods from the Lee mansion at Arlington, front and south of it, set on a greensward with oaks and maples. A panorama of farm and city, river, and public buildings unfolds toward the Capitol and Washington Monument. Shenidan rests alone in front of Arlington’s national cemetery, beside the Lee Mansion.
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Maxwell Farewell Letter From A Son And Brother
In St Louis on August 11 1888 Maxwell writes a farewell letter to his mother and sister expressing deep affection and faith. He mentions Father Tihan providing consolation and asks them to bear up, hoping to meet again after death. The note ends with love to family and a postscript naming relatives. In Albany Governor Hill grants Dan Lyons a respite to August 21 with a note disfavoring Friday executions.
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River and Harbor Bill Becomes Law Without Sign
August 11 report that the river and harbor bill becomes law without the president's signature. The president said the measure includes items he could not sign but the overall work is vital to the country's interests, so he did not veto.
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Sullivan Arrested After Drunken Rampage in Brighton
Boston August 11 John L Sullivan distinguished himself tonight by getting drunk and smashing up a turnout he was driving at Brighton He was arrested for drunkeness and bailed.
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Not Insane Say Doctors On Mr. Garrett
New York on August 11 reports Mr. Robert Garrett slept fitfully, taking short naps with no morphine given. No change in his condition this morning. Dr. Porteridge asserts Garrett is positively not insane. Readers are invited to send opinions on political and other questions to the WEEKLy JOURNAL.
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