Graves of Comrades Honored by Grand Army Committee
A five year effort by Lucius Fairchild G A T Post committee to locate graves at Forest Hill, verify death dates, and place government headstones. The United States provided over 10 headstones, with local donors giving a dollar or more to support the post’s memorial work and a vote of thanks at the last meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucius Fairchild
G. A. Tt. Post
Prederick L. Phillips
Geo. B. Merrick
Turkes
Porest Hill
United States Army
MacArthur Comes Home to Milwaukee September Return
General Arthur MacArthur arrives in Milwaukee after being rehired from the Philippines and announces plans to report for duty in Washington. He will remain about ten days in Milwaukee at the Plankinton House and declines to reveal his Washington duties. He attends President McKinley’s funeral obsequies and remarks on the grand, solemn display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Arthur MacArthur
Philippines
Washington
Denver
McKinley
MacArthur
Henry C. Payne
Gen. MacArthur
Uty
Wsatington
W Plankinton House
Defeat Reported for Venezuelans at Curacao and Rio Hacha
Refugees recount fighting between Colombian liberals and Venezuelan troops near Rio Hacha on Sept 13 14 with engagements around Curaçao. Venezuelan commander General Echeverria said captured at Curaçao with others. reports of threats by captors and uncertain casualty and prisoner totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willemstad
Curacoa
Srpt
Curaenia
Hacha
Echeverria
Maracaibo
Curie
Sommelsiltjs
Curuzao
Davila
Guajira Peninsula
Davila Wounded as Rio Hacha Fights for Survival
Report states Davila was wounded and that those capable of saving Rio Hacha have acted, leaving the town in a state of terror and disorder. A Venezuelan gunboat did not bombard Rio Hacha, while Colombian General Castillo, chief commander of the Liberal forces on the peninsula, leads the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davila
Rio Hacha
Rio Hache
Castillo
Hberal
Amalie's Husband Returns from Asylum Escape
John Armstrong Chanler, divorced husband of Amalie Rives Troubétsky, arrived in Charlottesville after six weeks in Lynchburg. Authorities say he was released from an asylum in March 1877 and briefly interned in Philadelphia before voluntary admission to a private facility for observation. He is described as sane and now seeks to recover property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Armstrong Chanler
Charlottesvile
Joan Armstrong Chanler
Amalie Rives
Troubétsky
Lynchburg
Philydelphia
Thargs
Chanler
Court Meets Again In Schley Inquiry Witness Higginson Testifies
The Schley court of Inquiry reconvened in Washington on September 21 and four witnesses were examined. Rear Admiral Higginson, who commanded the Massachusetts, described the bombardment aimed at destroying the Cristobal Colon and noted Schley’s conduct. The court limited questions on opinion, adjourned promptly, and attendance was moderate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Schley
Higginson
Santiago Campaigt
Massachusetts
Cristobal Colon
Santiago Harbor
Advocate Lemly
C. M. Chester
Wess
Cincinnati
Thomas N. Wood
Marine Corps
Giles B. Harber
Texas
Sal
Cleveland lauds him at Princeton memorial service
At Princeton University on September 20 memorial exercises honored the late President William McKinley. Ex-President Cleveland and President Patton led the faculty and trustees in a service in Alexander Hall. Cleveland spoke of duty, education, and national unity and urged firmness against anarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
Princeton University
Alexander
Cleveland
Patton
United States
Lesgong
William McKinley
Mrs McKinley Improves and Visits Tomb
Mrs McKinley’s condition improves and family circle narrows to close aides. She visits the cemetery at noon and spends time at the vault containing the casket, a quiet procession of soldiers remains to preserve order around the house.
Morbid Interest Grows In Execution Witnesses
In Auburn New Jersey on September 21, more than a hundred people have applied to witness the electrocution of Czolgosz at Auburn prison. The first application arrived one hour after the president's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
N. J
Czolgosz
Sioux and Chinpews Honor Lifelong Friend at Cathedral Funeral
A large delegation of clergy and hundreds of Sioux Indians attended the funeral of a lifelong friend. The service closed with the body lowered into the crypt beneath the cathedral chancel. The attendees included notable figures from Duluth and Morrison of Iowa along with Hare and Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Morrison
Iowa
Hare
Grafton
Iathedral
Bishop Hurst in Critical Condition in London
London Sept 21 Bishop Juba F Hurst of Washington lies seriously ill at the Hotel Cecil amid alarm from conferees of the Methodist Ecumenical conference. The aged church leader and chancellor of American University has suffered health decline since domestic troubles with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Juba F. J
Washington
Methodist Ecumenical Conference
Cecil
Hurst
Methodist Church
Ig 4
American University
Paris
Mice ‘Hila Agnes Root
Francis H. Root
Buffalo
Hursts
Poor Lost Babe Dies of Fright in Wisconsin Swamp
The two year old son of Andrew Kragness of Menomonee Falls Wis wandered from home Tuesday with two older boys. A massive search by more than 200 people failed until Thursday when the body was recovered from a swamp eight miles from the city. The child showed signs of fright and suffering from exposure and fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menomone
Wis
Andrew Kragness
Ita
Wilgon Creek
Holds First Meeting After Roosevelt Arrival in Washington
President Roosevelt arrived at Pennsylvania Station and met with Cabinet members at Canton. A cabinet meeting convened at 1 pm while Secretary Long discussed the Schley court of inquiry. Long may retire soon, Cortelyon to stay as secretary. The tone reflected mourning and continuity as officials gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Road
Cowles
Canton
Long
Schley Court of
Cortelyon
Bib House
Roca Yalt
Mr. Roosevelt
Secretary Long
Great Festivities for Russian Autocrat Amid Battle Rehearsal
Paris scenes recount a mock battle near Rheims for the czar amid a parade of French and Russian leaders. The czar and czarina toured by car and train, with Empress at the scene, while officials and senators criticized arrangements and seating. The event showcased allied ties as President Jules and Russia’s ambassador discussed alliance prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grarina
Osputite
Dunkirk
Paris
Rleims
Rusala
Czarina
Mme. Loubet
Indies
Chateau de Compiegne
Exar
Jaibet
France
Russia
Bey Aig
Czar
Rheims
Grand Canyon With Santa Fe Route Opens to Tourists
Minneapolis reporter recounts C Gar Carpenter describing the Grand Canyon trip during a monthlong southwestern tour. Santa Fe builds a Willams Arizona branch to deliver tourists to the canyon with a planned opening around September 25. The region is vast pine timber land and remains wild, promising exploration and a new hotel at Barry's Trail. An English traveler in the party says the canyon surpasses all other sights, as the group nears the rim hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Garpenter
Northwestern
The
Santa Fe
Southwest
California
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Carpenter
Flagstaff
Ariz
Barry
United States
Jase
Roosevelt and Cabinet Start for Washington
Canton dispatch reports President Roosevelt and cabinet members left Canton at seven last night to travel to Washington. The group moved promptly after the day’s duties, signaling the start of a major congressional session and policy discussions in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Roosevelt
Waashington
Funeral of Bishop Whipple Draws Thousands in Widely Attended Service
Faribani September 21 thousands attended the funeral of the late Bishop Whipple. The body lay in state, viewed by many. Services at 2 o'clock were led by Bishop Tuttte of Missouri, with Bishops Edeall Millepaugh and Morri- continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whipple
Faribani
Bishop Whipple
Tuttte
Missouri
Edeall, Millepaugh
Morri
Treasury official seeks rule to identify anarchists
Washington Sept 21 Assist ant Secretary H A Taylor of the treasury department is anxious to find a means of identifying anarchists. If some positive never failing rule could be applied there would be no difficulty in keeping them out of the country or in banishing those who are already within our borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Washington, D. C
H. A. Taylor
Treasury Department
Grand Canyon Tour Described With Awe and Stature
An observer recalls a scenic ascent into the canyon with ponies and mules, noting a moderate toll for the trail. He explains the canyon’s 217 mile length, 6 to 13 mile width, and 7000 foot depth, and shares a dramatic rock-rolling experiment showing the chasm’s immense scale while praising the visit as a memorable future comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Rowe's Point
Mount Weahington
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Gunight
Arizona
Larpenter
British go to Tobacco Trust in merger talks
Liverpool reports say Ogdens Limited directors will sell to the American Tobacco company. The Ogdens capital is 500 000 pounds. New York cables say Consolidated Tobacco Co seeks to acquire Ogdens with premium on preferred and ordinary stock. Patterson of American Tobacco partly confirms negotiations to secure Greater Britain tobacco control. Consolidated also holds interests in Australia Belfast Treland and India. Bonds may be issued to securitize absorbed holdings. Europe monpoly barriers in Spain Austria and Germany noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Ogdens, Limited
American Tobacco Company
New York
Consolidated ‘Tobacco Company
American
Continental
Great Britain
Wall Street
Ogdens Cigarette Company
Patterson
Pirie Tially
Ogdens Company
Consolidated
Consolidated Company
Australia
Belfast
Trelani
India
Europe
Spain
Austria
Germany
Mrs McKinley's Case Seen As Hopeful Recovery
Canton September 20 Friends of Mrs McKinley say she is not near collapse and expect her to be spared a long time. Di Rixey notes she is recovering as expected under the circumstances, though she endures intense grief and often sobs. no immediate change in her condition is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Plunken Private Amuck at Fort Mead Barracks
Fort Mead D. C. Sept. 21 Private Charles Lynch of Company M drunkenly entered the barracks yesterday and fired at his comrades. A bullet hit Private Caldwell in the thigh and Private Charles H. Amick in the stomach. The guard shot Lynch in the leg and overpowered him. Private Amick died last night. Lynch had been on leave at Sturgis and secured liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plunken
Amuck
Fort Mead
8. D
Charles Lynch
Company M
Barrarka Yeaterday
Caldwell
Charles H. Amick
Lynch
Amich
Lytch
Sturgis
Repeated Buffalo Tragedy Reported in Munely
A ten year old boy, Gmer Fee lee, was fatally shot at Winchester while impersonating President McKinley at Buffalo for Em Miller, aged ten. The incident, described as a tragedy, involved an anarchist suspect and a ball that struck near the stomach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Munely
Ind
Gmer Feelee
Winchester
McKinley
Em Miller
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Mark
Lugius
Child Post, G. A. R
Grand Army Committee
Kuftaio
Amalie
Cautz
Dewey
Sampson
Sehley
Raynor
Wreginson
Lemly
Almofral Higginson
Wilson
Counse
Admiral Schley
Capt .Lemty
Acutiral Higginson
Tobacco Trust
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