Memorial Day Address Opens Grand Army Session in Chicago
The Grand Army of the Republic convened in Chicago with Gen Albert D Shaw delivering the annual address and welcomes from Mayor Carter Harrison and Judge Joel Longenecker. Shaw lauded Chicago hospitality and Lincoln's memory while urging Memorial Day on the last Sunday in May and outlining pension, education, and veterans' affairs topics.
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Chicago
Grand Army of the Republic
Mitty-Toucth
Ten Oelack
Studebaker Hall
Albert D. Shaw
Carter Harrison
Joel M. Longenecker
Department of Uinuis
Shaw Repnier
Shaw
Harrison
Grand Army
Mey
Veterans of the Union
Penaston Court of Appeals
Pension Court of Appeals Bil
Department of the Interior
Flo
Ele
Official Reports on Grand Army of the Republic and Treasury
The Grand Army of the Republic membership was 306130 on rolls, with 275662 active and 29474 suspended as of June 20, 1900, while 6069 members were dropped. The treasury balance was 7940.84 after disbursements of 20203.14 against receipts of 28243.98. Final monument payment totaled 4648.07. A death notice for Mrs Mary F Reese, sister of Gen Sherman, followed a fatal fall. A post office robbery in St Joseph, Missouri, yielded an estimated 2000 to 5000 dollars.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Adjt
Thomas J. Stewart
Treasury
Edward J. Atkinson
Grant Monument
Diplomatic Crisis Grows Over China Affair
Washington reports a grave diplomatic crisis as cabinet members discuss a possible clash of powers in China. Russia and Germany oppose Li Hung Chang while US seeks to avoid dismemberment of China and maintain open orbital markets. London dispatches note Russia’s push toward finalizing relief for the Peking legations and Britain adheres to nonintervention policy.
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Washington
White House
China
de Wollant
Cape Muay
King Ule
Russia
Germany
Congress
London
St. Petersburg
Peking Legations
Left for Peking and tensions rise in China
Aug. 28 from Tientsin and Aug. 30 via Chefoo report one thousand Russians leaving Tientsin for Peking. Paris notes a firm common policy by Russia Germany and France in China after Count von Bulow interview. Cable from Fowler, Washington Aug. 30, says the state department received a cablegram from United States Consul Fowler at Chefoo. The cablegram itself was of
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Washington
Peking
Chefoo
Shanghai
Hoxers Popopular
London
Agg. Co
Tientsin
Paris
Russia
Germany
France
China
Count von Bulow
Count von Osten-Sacken
Berlin
Fowler
Floating body found near Cleveland lake shore
The body of Corrigan, 15, was found floating in the lake near the spot where she was drowned during a yacht incident on July 7 when the Jiler capsized off Cleveland. Captain Jill Coreipan, owner of the yacht, spent large sums trying to recover his daughters Ida and fate. The report includes unrelated lines about a separate murder in Cheverville and a hanging.
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Cleveland, CO
da Corrigan
Sehounes
Jiler
Cleveland
John
James Corrigan
Opew
Jill Coreipan
Ida
Riddane
Wreckie
Cheverville
I. Diel Seit
Thomas J. Ninos
Dudinus
Woman's Relief Corps Opens Eighteenth Convention
The eighteenth annual convention of the Woman's Relief Corps opened at Central Music hall in Chicago with a large, diverse attendance. Delegates, including many colored women, filled the galleries as officers were introduced and the president delivered the annual address. A plan for uniting kindred organizations was proposed, with a seven member committee to study a union plan. A memorial call for Spanish War veterans was suggested, and committees were named to review reports while $1,000 was allotted to the G A I pension fund.
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Shaw
Grand Army
Woman's Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
Dewey
Joseph W. Kay
Chicago
Central Music Hall
Gilbern
Harriet J. Hodge
Clara Tarton
Union of Forces
Lodge
G. A. KR
G. A. I Pension Fund
Ladies of Grand Army Open Convention in Chicago
The Grand Army of the Republic convened in Chicago with about 500 delegates and nearly 1,000 visitors. The first session focused on routine business and no division arose over admitting nieces of veterans or Sons of Veterans to honorary membership. Active eligibility remains wives, sisters, daughters, and granddaughters. honorary members are Grand Army veterans.
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Chicago
Grand Army of the Republic
Sons of Veterans
Grand Army
President Elizabeth Kimball Calls Meeting for National Military College Support
Fitchburg, Massachusetts, President Elizabeth Kimball calls a two day convention to order. Reports from the president and officers are read. She supports the national military college project pushed by the Sons of Veterans.
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Mise M.zabeth Kimball
Fitchburg
Mass
National Military College
Sons of Veterans
National Union Ex Prisoners Meet in Chicago
About 500 former Union prisoners of war gathered in Chicago for the twenty eighth annual encampment of the National Association of Union Ex Prisoners of War. The brief business session saw reelection of officers including National Commander James Atwell of Pittsburgh and Adjutant General Stephen M. Long of East Orange New Jersey.
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Chicago
National Association of Union
James Atwell
Pittsburgh
David T. Davies
Philadelphia
John 5. Ferguson
Keokuk
Louis BR. Fortescue
Stephen M. Long
East Orange
N. J
Prohibition Ticket Unveiled by Lansing Meet
Lansing announces the prohibition ticket headed by permanent chairman Joshua Stansfield of May City. Key nominees include Governor Frederick B. Goodrich, Lt. Gov. Trowbridge Johns, Secretary of State Reuben W. Theed Howell, Auditor General Willam D. Farley of Cattle Creek, Attorney General Walter S. Westerman, Public Instruction David S Warner, and more. The platform pledges a single issue focus on prohibition in state and nation.
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Lansing
Mich
Joshua Stansfield
May City
Frederick
Goodrich
Allen
Trowbridge Johns
Marquette
Reuben WH. Theed
Howell
Willam DD
Farley
Cattle Creek
Joan I. Easley
City Democrats to elect 48 delegates at caucuses
Forty eight men are chosen to represent the city at the county nominating convention. The caucus will convene Friday night at Arbeiter hall at 7 30 p m with delegates divided among wards and then gather to select the county ticket likely to win this fall.
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Arbeiter Hall
Eagle Opera House
Bresci Found Guilty in Humbert Assassination Trial
Milan reports Bresci, the anarchist who killed King Humbert, found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment after trial. New Jersey widow Mrs Bread learns husband’s life sentence in Union Hill. Chicago road race for G A R veterans crowns James Patterson of Greenfield with 19 minutes 33 seconds. Census release covers United States top 20 cities and 131 cities over 2500 population in second list.
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Milan
Bresci
Humbert
Italy
New York
Chicago
Jamee C. Patterson
Greenfield
Ind
G. A. R. Veterans
J. L. Smith
Cleveland
Washington
United States
Detroit
Mich
Merriam
Transport Thomas Arrives From Manila With 261 Sick Soldiers
San Francisco reports the United States transport Thomas has landed after 29 days from Manila via Yokohama. The ship carries 261 sick and wounded soldiers, 31 military prisoners, 51 cabin passengers, and 173 steerage passengers. Seven deaths occurred en route. Filed by E. B Hughes.
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San Francisco
United States
Thomas
Manila
Yokohama
E. B Hughes
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