The Last Acts at Grant Funeral in New York
The article details General Grant's funeral processions and rites in New York City, from the removal of the casket at Mt McGregor to the burial at Riverside Park. It notes guards, floral tributes, the marching bands, the assembled public, pallbearers, and the long cortege through Broadway, with President Cleveland and dignitaries attending.
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New York
Aug. S
Grant
Dem
Ates
Mt. McGregor
Julia
Josie
Douglas
Col. Grant
Papa
Grand
Albany
City Hall
Jones
Johnson
Oiis
Broadway
Newman
Bishop Haines
Potter
Chambers
Field
Gridgman
West
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Rodt. C. Ely
Rabbi Browne
Shrady
Sands
Col. Beck
Boston
Meade
Philadelphia
General Grant
David's
Beck
Grace
Leonard
Sanger
Jackson
Madison Square
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Gen
Sherman
Buckner
Ft. Donelson
Toom
Logan
Jon Johnston
Hamilton Fish
A. J. Drexel
Admiral Rowan
Bayard
Cornell
Robinson
Mt McGregor
Hancock
Gen. Shaler
Fifth Avenue
First Division
22D
28Th Street
Col
Fred Grant
Geo
Nellie
Sartoris
Grant Jr
Romero
Jesse Grant
Cramer
Supreme Court
United States
House Congressional Committee
Arthur
Hayes
Gen. Grant
Department’s
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Riverside Park
Riverside Drive
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Notable Lady Committed to Friune Hospital
Mrs. Chas. Durkee was committed to Friune Hospital WixNERAGO Wis from Keansha County last night accompanied by W.A. Joyce and her sister Mrs. Chas. Walker of Buffalo. The widow of Senator Durkee, who served as a U S Congressman and Utah territorial governor, is named in today’s brief item. An unrelated technical note reports McMasters in Columbus Ga melting iron in a cupola, prompting ironworkers to watch a dispute over similar steel melting claims with Ambruster of Philadelphia.
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Friune Hospital
Wixnerago
Wis. Au
Chas. Durkee
Keansha County
W.A. Joyce
Chas. Walker
Bod
Buffalo
Durkee
C. S
Utah Territory
Dear, Wis
McMashers
Columbus
Ambruster
Philadelphia
McMasters
Mr. Ambruster
On the Chippewa Mills and Logging Operations Update
The Chippewa area reports steady log sorting and milling as of August 8. Mille sources note a shutdown at Pioneer Lumber due to log scarcity, Sherman mill cutting sharply, and high weekly output at main mill. Demand remains strong with anticipated price rises if crop yields improve. Eau Claire Lumber works repair Nooding dams and a wave of workers returns from duty in British Columbia. Cholera updates in Spain show 4,639 new cases and 1,662 deaths yesterday.
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Pioneer Lumber Company
Sherman Lumber Company
Markels
Nationwide Mourning Observed for Grant Across Cities
The North and South unite in mourning as memorials for General Grant are held in Madison Wisconsin Chicago Louisville Jacksonville and other cities. Delegates include Chief Justice Cole Congressmen Generals and local officials with services, bells tolling, and business closures marking the day.
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Madison
Mavisosx
Wis
Grant
Assembly Chamber
Justice Cole
L. Follette
H.S. Orton
David Aaynod
Bare W. Jones
Gene Parkinson
E. W. Keyes
J.D. Fuwler
C. E. Warner
Geo
E. It
Wy Raymer
Brit H. Richards
Charles Noble Tin Gregory
Xcupune
Gen. Grant
Kankaner
St. Aug
New York
Chippewa Falls Postmastership Battle Stirs Local Dems
Contest over who should be Chippewa Falls postmaster features two petitions for James A Taylor and Levi Martin. Prominent Democrats back Martin while regulars rally for Taylor. Separate notes report a cattle theft, a university talk on “What are the Crufts?” and miners striking over charged supplies with wider labor actions planned.
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Cirrus Bans
Wis
Amn
Chippewa Falls
Oane
Jas. A. Taylor
Levi. Martin
Messrs
TL d. Cunningham
FT. Condit
D. Buchanan
SW. Chlun
Taylor
Major Allen
U.S. A
Upper Mississippi
Catte
Eau, Claire
J. W. Stearns
The
State University
Advertised Letters in Githugh Posterites Wisconsin Week Ending Alugs 14
List of names under the advertised letters section from the Northwestern publication. Names include Anderson, Anna, Maggie Carpenter, Chas Crayford, Maggie Lane, Maud Mitviestadt, Emilie McCortick, Jennie Merthur, Martha Mather, Pete Mechui, Sylvester Theopolis Nitky Hoste, Henry Sievers, Minna Scum, J M Smith, Geo E Ticknor, Waldron Waldron, Weston Hudson, Mary Weston, Nellie Zenneth Gusta. The notice asks recipients to call or mail for their letters or risk being declared dead letter.
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Abuscaland
Wiencbage Co
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Anderson KJ
Dames
Anna
Brainechrelver
Akeer
Bolfont
Bana Trower
Braver
Chirch
Maggie Carpenter
Callen
Chas N
Crayford
I Carter
Antly
Domus Friceds
Furl
Chas Fritech
August Hiscock
Sarah
Hunton Sophie Jones Wi H
Khintail
Koveluskemand
Konrad Otto Lelts
Win Ladd
Maggie Lane
Mary
Lee Maud Mitviestadt
Emilie McCortick
Hana McGregor
March Hallie Mee
Tere
Maxton Jennle Merthur
Mrg
Mather Donne Marechal May McCarron
Pete
Mechui Sylvester Og
Ree Theopolis
Nitky Hoste
Neva Luks Peker
The Dilke scandal and international reports in brief
Scant details from the Dilke divorce case in London record Sir Charles Dilke as co respondent with Alice Crawford's husband Donal Crawford. Reports from Mexico note a five northern states seething over English debt and possible secession talk amid central government policy. A Canton flood in China devastates Canton Province, killing about 10 000 and destroying crops and property. Minor notes cover British politics and Congo state service silence agreements, plus weather updates from Newfoundland.
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Gen. Grant
Solernity
MO Pacific
Post
DeGiers
Mexico
St. Louis
Globe Democrat
Diuinal San Prascisco
Gul
China Overland Mail
Canton
Tam Kong
Canton City
F. G. Millner
House of Commons
Lord Salisbury
Churchill
Winn
Mr. Parnell
Married a Chinana s A St Paul Girl Weds a Celestial Laundryman
A St Paul woman Mary Schroeder wed Ham Mon Hong, a Chinese laundryman, after a lone German cousin Clara warned against it. The license faced initial clerk reluctance, but age allowed the marriage under Minnesota law. Justice Munst presided. Burgess refused the ceremony.
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St. Paul
Ham Mon Hong
Snft
Minnesota
Saxony Sandad
United States
LaCrosse
Ham Bon Hong
Clark
Mary Schroeder
Mary Hum
Sam
Clara
Mary
Soldier's discharge sparks GOP tensions in town
August 8. David Belt, a longtime letter carrier and crippled veteran, was discharged to make room for a Democrat. Belt, an officer of the Grand Army of the Republic, faces indignation from fellow veterans who view the move as partisan spite.
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David Belt
Belt
Grand Army of the Republic
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