State leaders discuss opening of session and pension reform
Interviews with leading figures from the administration outline views on veteran affairs and interior and commerce. The report details eight years of Grand Army pension work, noting staff increases in the pension office from 743 to 1,589 and in the adjutant general's office, with further adjustments expected as Congress approaches the next session.
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Grand Army Pension Committees
Highest Test Graze Cream of Tartar Baking Powder Ad
An advertisement touts a pure baking powder product free from ammonia chlorine lime or phosphate and promises full refund if not satisfactory. It claims superiority for biscuits muffins and pastries and urges first class grocers to stock it.
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Usale
Cless
Victory at Bostov as Veterans Debate Pensions
Aug 24 report on Gen Warner and Grand Army of the Republic details 410,685 members across 42 departments, with Missouri the largest gain. Death toll 1,686 this year. Charity totals near $2,000,000, including $259 spread in the past year. Debates on pensions and endorsements of service flags in schools. Resolutions demand protection for honorably discharged veterans and oppose dishonorable discharges on pension rolls. Committee bills aim to broaden disability pensions and provide a daily pension rate, awaiting action from Congress.
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Kearing
Peaston Committee
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Iowa
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
New York
Wivonia
Ohio
Courier
Columbus
Congress
Adje
Army
Navy
United States
Chicago
Harrison
Veterans’ encampment officers elected amid shifts
The session elected Gen Veazey of Vermont as commander in chief for the year and chose Gen Cousigny of Iowa for a place in the line. Alger’s election was made by acclamation after a contested ballot. Senior vice commander went to John F Levitt of New Jersey with H E Taintor of Connecticut as rival. The encampment will choose the site for the next gathering with cities like Saratoga and Indianapolis discussed before a unanimous decision.
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Ver
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Alger
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Seder
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Newermey
H. E. Taintor
Connecticut
Saratoga
Indianapolis
Washington
Boston
Sherman
National Park
Chicago
Vicksburg
Ohio Democrats nominate J G Jubneten for treasurer
In Davrox Aug 29 the Democratic state convention gathered in a large wooden pavilion seating thousands but remained inadequate for the crowd. Campbell of Dudes county Virgil Sline of Cuvahesa and Lawrence T. Neal of Ross contested the nominee, with Neal and Kline also on the subernatorial ballot. The platform calls for tariff reform, civil service reform, repeal of certain taxes, and home rule, condemning state administration and urging voter protections and local self government.
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Jamis E. Lampbell
Dudes County
Virgil PL Sline
Cuvahesa
Lawrence T. Neal
Ross
Xo Campbell
Baden
Guernsey
Charles C. Muller
Putnam
Attornes
Themice
Ted Bn
Mt. Fey
Iss
Iirtof Ff
Poe
Ohio
Ireland
Prohibition Convention Names JT Johnston for State Treasurer
At the state Prohibition convention J B R Johnston of Pittsburgh was nominated for state treasurer after Morgan and Hague were withdrawn. The platform parrots the 1858 Indianapolis plan, favors the Australian ballot, universal suffrage, and argues prohibition will settle labor questions with better wages and steady work. The event closed amid speeches, songs, and prayers with larger attendance than expected.
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Joheston
Indianapolis
Coke deal rocks industry with consolidation push
Pittspeak Aug 29. A circular signed by J A Schevemanneker Coke company members claims the firm sold its heating plant to the Ti CG. Brick Coke company, affecting ovens and operations. The move follows Frick company purchase chatter and hints at broader industry shifts, with officials expectant of price adjustments and market realignment.
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Punerilly Iehevind
Anutier
Thomas Tron Works
New York
Thomas Tron Company
Ous Steel Company
Cleveland
All Aboutal
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Pennsylvania Day Parade at Gettysburg Veterans Day Program
Col General Greeny issues orders for Pennsylvania Day parade at Gettysburg Sept 2. Formation begins noon with divisions marching in review at 12 20. Detailed order of battle lists First through Tenth divisions with Pennsylvania volunteers regiments, Grand Army of the Republic, and artillery units. Route runs Reynolds avenue Springs avenue Chambersburg to Baltimore and end at Nations Cemetery.
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College Artenus
Breckenridge Street
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the Nations Cemetery
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