Grant Funeral Plans Move Forward Amid Mourning
In the wake of General Grant’s death, Gen Hancock is instructed to take charge of the public ceremonies and the military parade. Mrs Grant’s condition is reported as prostration exaggerated but no serious danger. President Cleveland to appoint pallbearers.
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Gen. Hancock
Hancock
Secretary of War
Col. Grant
Grant
Central Park
New York City
Gen. Grant
Saratoga
Albany
New York
W. J. Arkell
Cleveland
Madan
Richad Prunt
Thone
Groven Cleveland
Remarkable Document From Grant Read by Douglas
Dr. Douglas reads a remarkable Douglas Grant document dated July 2. It expresses fear of family distress, notes possible decline with weather change, and contemplates preservation of the work and its completion under strained health. The writer worries about sudden death from choking and questions the value of continuing.
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MacGregor
Associated Press
Douglas
Grant
Glad
I m a n a n d t h e c o n v e r s a t i o n o f G r a n t s m i n e d d a y s
A. G RANT writes from July 2 1685 expressing readiness to follow divine providence, gratitude for extended time to work, and joy at reconciliation among formerly opposing groups. He thanks colleagues for support during illness and notes harmony across nationalities and societies amid soldiers, scientists, and religious groups.
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A. & Grant
Mr. MacGregor
Dispute Over Grant Burial Site in New York City
Washington officials and citizens express strong objections to New York as Gen. Grant's burial city. They urge state level ceremonies in Albany and New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, with Central Park criticized and Union Square proposed as a fitting alternative site for interment and a national monument.
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Gen. Grant
New York
Central Park
New York City
Union Square
Baltimore Editorial Opposes Grant's Central Park Burial
The Baltimore American argues against burying Gen Grant in Central Park, calling it a place of pleasure unworthy of his grave. It warns the grave would become a spectacle tied to New York landmarks rather than a solemn national memorial. The piece favors a Washington Soldiers’ Home resting place with fellow veterans over a Wall Street or civic display.
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Baltmore
Baltimore American
Gen. Grant
Central Park
Boddyhield
New York
Grants
Obelich
Bertholdi
Coney Island
Great
Stene
Grant
Wall Street
United Buttes
Washington
Poldam
Hin
Liewt
Frederick Schwatha
St Nicholas
Lewiston
Bangor
Penobscot County
Maine
Boston
Memorial services planned for Grant burial in Westminster Abbey
American residents in London gathered at the American Minister Phelps's residence to arrange memorial services for General Grant. Cyrus W. Field proposed a committee to meet Westminster Abbey's Dean for August 8 interment rites at Central Park. The committee, chaired by Phelps, includes Hawley Field Justice Smalley Marble Brewster Morgan Lord Walley Potter and Dr Harwood. A sub committee of Phelps Field Smalley was formed to approach the Dean promptly. The Dean granted use of the Abbey for the services. Meanwhile Mrs Grants share of Grant book Personal Memoirs of U S Grant will likely run 300000 to 500000 dollars. Publisher Webster reports 200000 guaranteed sales, aiming 500000 subscriptions and two volumes to be released December and March. Webster sails August 10 to arrange European publication. publishers in Norway and Portugal have shown interest.
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London
Mr. Phelps
Gen. Grant
New York
Cyrus W. Field
Westminster
Westminster Abbey
Central Park
Messrs
Hawley
Field
Tustice
Smalley
Marble
Brewster
Morgan
Lord Walley
Potter
Harwood
Messrs. Phelps
New Yor
The
New York Sun
Webster
Europe
England
France
Germany
Italy
Austria
Presidential Appointments List of Customs and Agency Posts
The President announced appointments including Richard Sinnott as Surveyor of Customs for the Port of New Orleans. Peter F. Coghill at Petersburg District Virginia, Benj Tints at New London District Connecticut, Bradley R. Smiley at Vermont District, Oliver Kelly at Perth Amboy New Jersey, Theodore D. Jervey at Charleston District, G. C. Jos B. Biker as Merchandise Appraisers for Philadelphia District, Daniel Moore as Assistant Appraiser for New York, Colin F. McDonald as Receiver of Public Monies at St Cloud Minnesota, and J B Kinney as Agent for the Indians.
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Washinaton
Richard Sinnot
New Orleans
Peter F. Coghill
Petersburg
W. Va
Benj Tints
New London
Conn
Bradley R. Smiley
Vermont
Oliver Kelly
Perth Amboy
N.J
Theodore D. Jervey
District of Charleston
G. C. Jos
B. Biker
Interior Department appoints new agents across agencies
The Interior Department names officers including E. C. Osborn at Powen Pawnee Otoe Agency in Indian Territory and C. Hall at Kiowan Comanche Wichita Agency in Indian Territory. Tred K. Hover becomes Osage Agency agent while Truman Halien is Pension Agent at San Francisco. Henry Cox and W. H. Ford are suspended. C. C. Wharton and Charles Shackelford assume new inspector and special agent roles.
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Missouri
Uintah Agency
Utah
Thos. Jennings
Wisconsin
Green Bay Agency
Interior Department
E. C. Osborn
Innessee
Powen
Pawnee and Otoe
Indian Territory
C. Burns
Yakima Agency
Washington Territory
K. H. Melvy
K. Hall
Texas
Kiowan
Pension Office
Chester J. Falkner
Indiana
W. H. Ford
Various crimes and incidents plague early 20th century towns
A digest reports William Star, treasurer of the Chicago Bricklayers and Stonemasons Union, missing with $5,000. Joan Wornh shot dead resisting arrest in Washington PA. Frep Kistixe killed by a freight train in Minneapolis. Uris BeLiarp killed by a bull near Evansville WI. Otto Todd, 18, killed by a mowing machine blade near Sterling IA. James McMillen, 40, a Youngstown coal miner, dies by self-inflicted gunshot after kissing his family at the gate. Frank Goss killed by lightning at Chebansee, IL. bond issue of $2,000,000 for a new railroad to St Paul. El Mahdi death by smallpox confirmed in Cairo dispatch. Major Chermsade notes Kassala rebels. a Cairo sheik reports Mahdi funeral. Stewart & Evans mill fire at Carlyle AL causes $65,000 loss. missing Moose Lake suspect John Bear accused of patricide. Joan Marks arrested for stabbing Fred Marion in Logansport IN. Kingman MN school fund robbed of $600. Annie Lenhart in Reading PA accused of setting fire to and burning to death a 2-year-old child in Birdsboro PA.
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William Star
Chicago Bricklayers and Stonemasons’ Union
Joan Wornh
Washington
Frep Kistixe
Forepaugh
Minneapolis
Uris BeLiarp
Evansville
Wis
Sterling
Iawa
Otto Todd
Youngstown
Ohio
James McMillen
Chebansee
Frank Goss
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company
St. Paul
Mississippi River
Iris
el Mahdi
Chermsade
Cairo
Kassala
E. Mahdi
Stewart & Evans
Carlyle
John Bear
Moose Lake
Bear
Ile
Joan Marks
Fred Marion
Logansport
Ind
Marion
Marks
B. Porren
Kingman
Minn
Porter
Annie Lenhart
Reading
K. Sewars
Birdsboro
White damask table linen and napkins with satin gloss
Describes white damask table linen and napkins with satin gloss, featuring snowdrop fern and other classic designs. Notes variations in fabric costs, novelty patterns like globes and blocks, borders with sprays or Greek patterns, sun flower motifs, Arabic characters, and monogram or initial embroidery. Doyles outlined in linen with fringe and outline stitch, matching napkins and tablecloths.
Thrift debate on savings banks counts regional deposits
The Boston Advertiser notes no real savings bank exists in the South and cites 800,000 Massachusetts depositors with 240 million dollars and New York depositors with 377 million dollars. The Augusta Chronicle highlights the East's capital accumulation and Southern poverty comparison.
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South
Boston Advertiser
Massachusetts
New York
Augusta
Lincoln as an Orator at Leavenworth Crowd Gathers
A vivid portrait of Abel Lincoln addressing a Leavenworth gathering after Price’s raid. The crowd, armed and varied, listened as Lincoln inspired settlers, praised courage, and affirmed his mastery of oratory. Judge Gould calls his best speech and notes its unifying effect on Western listeners.
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Abel Lincoln
Judge Gould
Kansas
Planters’ House
Leavenworth
Missouri
Price
Abe
Kentucky
Kaintuck
Brown
Lincoln
America
J. J. Donovan
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Baltimore
Memorial Services
Northern Thrift
Colonel Blank
John B. Gough
Woods OF
Wale Vanity
George
James
Paapa
Papa
First National Bank
LE Mars,“Iowa
Capital
R.f. Dalton, J. W. Myers
M.A. Finney
Plymouth, Sioux
Lyons
Plymouth
MAIN
Brown & Gray
Proprietors
Lee Sam
Eagle Street
Plymouth County
Lemars Iow
Latva
Lowa
R Bank
Savings and Trust
Darron
J. W. Myers Treas
M.A. Moore Y. Pros
M. Hilgert
Kaiser
Kaiser’s
Keo
A. G. Blakeway
Bucaassor
T. J. Dodson
North Main
PEW Bros
U.S
Chicago
Peoria
St.ouis
Omaha
Pacific
Atchison
Kansas City
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Colorado
Denver
Icago
Council Bluffs
Cago
St. Joseph
Kago
St. Louis
Sioux City
Porla
J. Louis
Tare Mint
United Tes
Canada
San Francisco
Portland
City OF Mexico
Itc
Burlington
Mar
Chicagg
Wenry B
STONE
Acer
Amal Lowell
Pace
Chicacg
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