Statue of Grant Unveiled in Capitol Rotunda in 1900s Ceremony
The Grant statue presented by the Grand Army of the Republic was unveiled in the Capitol’s rotunda with a large gathering including Mrs Grant and family. May 21 reports detail eloquent tributes by lawmakers and veteran groups, noting the statue by Franklin Simmons and the prominent assembly in the historic hall. The piece describes the scene, attendees, and official resolutions thanking the Grand Army of the Republic for the gift.
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Riots Fire Kills Boy and Wounds Four in St Louis
In St Louis on May 22 a boy, Martin Zika aged 1, was killed by a bullet from a street car as a mob clashed near Thirteenth and Herbert streets. Conductor Farley and Motorman Drake were arrested after firing in self defense. The wounded include Clarence Mullen and Minnie Kroeger among others. Police engaged rioters, with about 100 shots fired. two other cars attempted to aid the crowd. Farley claimed he fired at a man preparing to throw a stone.
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Boer Envoys Receive Enthusiastic Washington Welcome
A large attentive audience greeted Boer envoys at a Grand Opera House reception in Washington on May 21. The event, hosted by the congressional and citizens’ committee, drew lawmakers and officials, with decorations reflecting United States and Transvaal theaters. A White House representative held admission tickets but could not attend. speeches praised the Boer cause amid patriotic display. Berlin notes U.S. ambassador Andrew White denies any link to a presidential bid.
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SHORT SPECIALS Portents and notices from early 1900s
Nearly 1000 immigrants mainly Italian head west while Des Moines hosts Watloial congreot mothers on Monday. Congress adjournment beyond June 31 seems unlikely. W A Clark may not present credentials as senator. Dr Join Clark Kidpath dies after drowning accident. Chaplain Charles I Clerk awarded medal for saving lives. Victor Lipeck dies after theatre accident. 1500 mules bound for British army aboard Ca tintha off Hayti reef. France’s 33 542 communes split among republicans and nationalists in municipal votes. Western Federation of Miners condemns McKinley policy in Idaho. 6 000 tramway workers and crowds in Denver protest service. police respond with blank cartridges. The Weekly News advertises a one dollar yearly subscription.
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The Kazooos Triumph In A Bloated Baseball Clash
A battered high school ball game between Marshall and Kazoo, filled with errors and swings, ends 10 to 0 after a fourth inning collapse by Marshall. The long contest featured shaky fielding and a ballooning score as Kazooouters rushed home in the decisive inning amid scattered highlights from both sides.
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Memorial Honors A Comrade At G A C Post Meeting
At a May 7 post meeting of G. Colegrove post G A R resolutions honored Jamies H. Jackett who died recently. The post extended sympathy to his family and pledged to cherish his memory and his devotion to country, with a memorial cloth to be draped and a copy handed to the bereaved family.
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