Grand Army Reunion Opens In Chicago Coliseum
The 24th annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment opened in Chicago with 45,000 veterans and 300,000 excursionists arriving. Navy veterans led a major parade past archways, followed by the Iron Brigade banquet and a large state veterans reunion. The Friday program promised the largest parade yet, with an expected 42,000 in line and over five hours of marching.
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Chicago
Grand Army of the Republic
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
New England
Iowa
Ohio
Indiana
Wisconsin
Navy
Farragut
Mobile Bay
Seaman Ed. Woodruff
Rockford
J. R. Lynn
Montejo
Manila Bay
Cervera
Santiago Harbor
Association of ex-Prisoners of War
Michigan Avenue
Randolph Street
Jackson Tho Bevard
Army Arch
van Buren Street
Court of Honor
Naval Arch
Hubbard Court
Shaw
Warder
Tanner
Harrison
Jones
Sons of Veterans
Atwell
Islingis
Naval Reserve Veteran Association
Boys’ Brigade
National Association of Naval Veterans
B. A. Bigelow
Samuel Fellows
E. P. Murdock
Farragut Post
Palmer House
Wilkinson Post
No. 9
Illinois Association of Naval Veterans
Illinois Fleet Regiment
Veterans of
America
Samuel Fallows
George L. Leavy
The
Naval Veterans
Murdock
Bishop Fallows
Commodore Seavey
Lake Michigan
Revenue Cutters
Fessenden
Eurpsion
T Club
Lake Front Park
Jackson Bouard
Michigan
Tinola
Lincoln Park
Iron Brigade
Athletic Club
Henderson
Julius C. Burrows
United States
Edward Schofield
Albert D. Shaw
James A. Mount
James G. Flanders
Milwaukee
Chas. G. Dawes
Edward 8. Bragg
John Gibson
James Whitcomb Riley
O. K. Knight
Ernest McGaffney
Marrison
Wm. A. Stone
U. S
Penrose
John C. Black
Grand Army
J. H. Wood
McKinley
Ulysses S. Grant
John A. Logan
Springfield
Second Infantry
I. N. G. Band
Phinney’s
U. S. Band
Lafayette Post
Walter Warder
Harper
Citizens’ Committee
G. A. R. First Regiment
Columbia Post
Citizens’ Executive Committee
Bidwell Wilkinson
Buffalo
Department of Wisconsin
Memorial Hall
Cook County Sons of Veterans
Notable military and political figures listed in veterans archive
Commander Wm. E. Hull of the Illinois division Sons of Veterans is named alongside Past Commander Wm. E. Church Judge Joel M. Longnecker Commander-in-Chief Asa W. Jones United States Senator Cushman K. Davis of Minnesota and General John C. Black in a roster of distinguished officials and legislators from the era.
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Wm. E. Hull
Illinois Division
Sons of Veterans
Wm. E. Church
Joel M. Longnecker
Asa W. Jones
United States
Cushman K. Davis
Minnesota
John C. Black
Bryan declines to visit national encampment
Chicago reports William Jennings Bryan following President McKinley in declining a visitor role at the national encampment. He sent the decision this afternoon to Executive Director William H. Harper, head of the local encampment committee.
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Bryan
Chicago
Wm. J. Bryan
McKinley
Wm. H. Harper
Vatican Circular Denounces Italian Crown Change
Rome cables report the Vatican warned Catholic governments over the Italian throne shift. The Holy See says papal rights over Rome remain, cites worsening papal conditions since 1870, and refuses to recognize the king beyond Sardinia. Humbert sought absolution before death, allegedly tied to abdication and Rome.
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New York
Rome
Vatican
Peter II
Italy
Holy See
Sardinia
Humbert
Guizeppe Pisco
Naples
Scattered Fighting Mark Two Weeks Of Manila War News
A Manila cable reports a slight lull in military actions with scattered skirmishes near Manila and across the Camarines, Visayas, and Mindanao. Aguinaldo is said to be near Biagnabato as Gen Funston and Gen Grant scout in the mountains. Detachments of quartermaster trains have been captured. Americans pursued them but could not recover. Transport Sumner sails for China. Califorian overdue to Manila. Families of Taft and Wright Commissioners arrive.
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New York
the Sun
Manila
Camarine Provinces
Visayan Islands
Mindanao
Aguinaldo
Biagnabato
Funston
Grant
Sumner
Taku
China
United States
San Francisco
Honolulu
United States Philippine Commission
McKinley
Taft
Wright
Vanderbilts Ride From Boston to Newport in 11 Hours 40 Minutes
Alfred G. Vanderbilt and his coaching party completed a Boston to Newport run in 11 hours 40 minutes, arriving at 7 25 p m. They denied any aim to break Belmont’s record, noting the hot summer conditions. A horse died from heat and exertion after Portsmouth while another was brought to Fall River to replace it. the team remained complete on return.
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Newport
R. L
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Boston
Portsmouth
Fall River
Minister in Ecuador Reports Prosperity and Trade Plans
Gen Archibald J Sampson American minister to Ecuador arrived on the Tanis to rest in Phoenix Ariz He says Ecuador is peaceful and prosperous His top task has been negotiating a reciprocity treaty with the United States The treaty awaits ratification by Ecuadoran congress and submission to Congress for approval An American syndicate is building a railroad from Guayaquil to Quito to be finished in 24 years It will span about 300 miles with 60 miles already built and cost 17000000
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San Francisco
Archibald J. Sampson
Ecuador
Cosmos Line
Tanis
Phoenix
United States
Guayaquil
Quity
Lightning strikes trolley car sparks panic in Manchester
Manchester N H Aug 27 Car No of the Goffstown trolley line was struck by lightning while en route to Goffstown. The vehicle halted, panic followed among women passengers. Miss Laura Bailey of 343 Rimmen street jumped from the car and fractured an ankle, another woman fainted and was revived.
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Manchester
N. H
Goffstown
Laura Bailey
Rimmen Street
Court house and buildings destroyed by fire in Kingfisher
A blaze swept the Kingfisher Oklahoma Territory court house and several adjoining structures last night, causing about $60,000 in damage. Most of the court home records were destroyed in the flames.
All Night Battle in Gilman Illinois Ends in Burned Hospital
An all night clash between a mob and Mrs. Dr. C. W. Wright in Gilman Illinois left two men dead and several wounded including George Willoughby and Peter Hauer. The fighting followed a coroner’s inquest into the death of 16 year old Dessie Salter. The town saw a burning hospital and a large armed crowd parading streets as authorities struggled to control the mob.
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George Willoughby
C. W. Wright
Peter Hauer
Leonard
Clarence Salter
Nilstead
Mrs. Wright
George W.lloughby
Standard Oil Co
John Myers
Myers
Council Chamber
Wright
Desertion at Camp Lawton Sends 90 Guardsmen to Birmingham
Capt J P Marchant of Company D Phoenix City Rifles led his company off the field at Camp Lawton against orders and later traveled to Birmingham with 90 men. A detach ment was sent to arrest the deserters and several were returned to camp, but some remained missing.
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Birmingham
Ala
Camp Lawton
Alabama National Guard
J. P. Marchant
Phoenix City Rifles
Drill Overload Sparks Regimental Comment In Sun
Men endured harsh heat after overnight travel as regimental officers cited a change in command when Captain Marchant failed to appear for drill. The incident highlights leadership gaps affecting training tempo and soldier endurance.
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Marchant
Pythian Knights Welcome in Detroit Brighten City Encampment
Detroit hosts a grand Pythian Knights encampment with illuminated Woodward avenue displays, bands, and regiments. Meals for 300 are organized between large tents. services are held at Central Methodist Church. Major arrivals come by Detroit Cleveland and Buffalo steamers, with Ohio Pennsylvania and New York guests. Expenses exceed 25000 dollars, offset by concessions and receipts.
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Detroit
Mich
Wood@ward avenue
Grand Circus Park
Pythian Knights
K. P. Burgees
Uniform Bank
Central Methodist Church
E. G. Sanderson
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Cleveland
Buffalo
Telephone Girl Faithful to Spiritualism Nears Care
Carrie A Emmons, a Bridgeport Conn telephone operator with Southern New England Telephone, is under nurse care at home. Officials cite long switchboard strain as a trigger for hallucinations of calling up subscribers. She belonged to the Methodist church and was a friend of Mrs Griffin of the same church who recently died by suicide.
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New York
Carrie A. Kimmons
Southern New England Telephone Company
Bridgeport
Alleged nun's baggage to be sent to British consul
Miss Margaret Minnehan, the alleged nun who leapt from the steamer L A Aquitaine and died, left two trunks and a satchel on the dock. Ship officials asked the customs to release the baggage for disposition and consulted Acting Consul Belton and the British consul, noting British subject status and awaiting examination.
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L’aquitaine
New York
Margaret Minnehan
L'Aquitaine
Simon
Japhet
Steamship Company
Traveaux
Custom House
Belton
Evangelists plan mission to Coney Island
The Rev. Dr. Len G. Broughton of Atlanta and the Rev. A. C. Dixon of Brooklyn organize a 15 evangelist corps to evangelize Coney Island. Big camp meetings will be held as missionaries aim to bring gospel to every resort with support pledged by prominent backers.
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New York
Len G. Broughton
Atlanta
A. C. Dixon
Brooklyn
Coney Island
Scharn Murder Mystery Still Unsolved by Police
New York Aug 27 The Scharn strangler case shows no progress as police, including Inspector Harley, question over a hundred witnesses from Katie Scharn’s Second Avenue home where she was killed last Saturday night. Officers have not found new clues or facts directing them to the murderer.
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New York
Katie Scharn
Second Avenue
Harley
Toder
Embezzler Surrenders in New York Police Custody
A 26 year old man who called himself Frank Corcoran walked into New York police headquarters claiming to be a Vermont fugitive wanted for larceny from the Metropolitan Stock Company of St. Johnsbury. He asserts he was its manager and fled five weeks ago with 30000. He was arraigned at Centre Street and will be held pending Vermont contact.
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New York
Frank Corcoran
Vermont
Metropolitan Stock Company
St. Johnsbury
Centre Street
Young Boy Arrested After Earring Theft in Grand Street
In New York on Grand Street a boy named Otto Dietrich ripped an earring from Mrs. Moses Lewis’s ear valued at $409 while she walked by. A crowd pursued, Dietrich was caught and held in Beekman Market court in $2000 bail for examination on highway robbery charges. This marks the second similar case in the city within two weeks.
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New York
Moses Lewis
Grand Street
Otto Dietrich
Bseex Market Court
Heat Shut Quincy Granite Quarries In August
The hot wave forced a cessation of work at the Quincy Granite quarries. The heat in the quarry holes was so intense that it was impossible to work or even breathe properly, bringing operations to a halt today.
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Quincy
Sinking of Buck After Collision With Unknown Vessel
Gloucester August 27. The Bangor bound Hattie McG Buck schooner collided with an unidentified ship off Thatcher's Island. Five crew including the captain leaped aboard the Augusta. the Buck sank within minutes. Jacob Brewer of Newfoundland, a survivor aboard the Judique, recounted the disaster and was rescued by the Judique at dawn. The Augusta attempted rescue but could not locate the Buck after an extensive search.
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Gloucester
Wm. Goodwin
Western Bank
Jacob Brewer
Newfoundland
Brewer
Hattie McG. Buck
Bangor
New York
Thatcher's Island
City
Augusta
Buck
Boston
City of
Adams
Bucksville
S. C
Hattie McG
Leader
District Attorney Gardiner Ill in Canada During Vacation
New York Aug 27. District Attorney Gardiner III who traveled to Canada for vacation has fallen seriously ill there. The illness’s nature is not yet disclosed and no details are available from New York officials.
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New York
Gardiner
Canada
Views of Paris and the Exposition 1900 promise marvels
DARIS proclaims Paris the world’s most beautiful city and previews an immense Exposition. The 1900 exhibit promises matchless wonders and affordable artistic photo reproductions by a local corps. Weekly parts 1 to 20 will form a 9 by 12 inch volume, mailed after payment.
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Daris
Theo Men
Ccm
Truthful Reports Endorse Doan's Kidney Pills
A Lowell resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills gave quick relief from back pain languor and general misery after using them following an ad in the daily paper. The testimonial notes purchase at Ellingwood & Co drug store Merrimack and Central streets and cites Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents with a 50 cent price and the Dean's brand name.
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Lowell
William Charlton
Fayette Street
Doan
Ellingwood &O
Merrimack
Central Streets
Foster -Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
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