Decoration Day at West Point Hosts Distinguished Army Ceremony
West Point held a May 31 dedication of the Civil War battle monument for regular army officers and soldiers. Secretary of War Alger, General Merritt and other high officers spoke before about 5,000 attendees, with Brigadier General Wilson presenting the monument and General Schofield receiving it on behalf of the Army.
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West Point
Ernst
Academy
Mills
Board of Visitors
The
Military Academy
Wesley Merritt
G. 8. Greene
George D. Ruggles
W. B. Franklin
Daniel Butterfield
T. H. Stanton
B. L. Viele
Rufus Saxton
W. F. Smith
J. H. Wilson
Alexanders. Webb
James Longstreet
Cortlandt Park
New Jersey
E. Langdon
Alfred, Mordecai
J. J. Upham
Chaplain Shipman
United States Army
John M. Wilson
Wilson
Grant
Sheridan
Meade
Thomas
Buell
Foster
Franklin
French
Gilmore
Heintzelman
Hitchcock
Hooker
Howard
Keyes
McCook
McDowell
Parke
Pope
Reynolds
Rosecrans
Sedgwick
Slocum
Steele
Sykes
Warren
Webb
Wright
Schofield
Army of the United States
Russell A. Alger
Army
David J. Brewer
Supreme Court of the United States
Memorial Day Observances Across New Jersey
Memorial Day was observed coast to coast in New Jersey with veterans groups visiting cemeteries in Mantua Eglington Woodbury and other towns. Ceremonies featured addresses by Rev J M B Thompson Major T B Applegate and Henry M Neylus among others with school children taking part and a monument unveiling at Jamesburg.
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New Jersey
Howell Post
Woodbury
Mantua
Eglington
Woodbury Court House
J. M. B. Thompson
George W. Hughes
James S. Stratton Post
Mullica Hill
Hurtfville
8 Mills
Clayton
Aura
T. B. Applegate
Hightstown
Glassboro
Hurtsville
Pennsgrove
Post
Sons of Veterans
B. F. Sheppard
Auburn
A. M. Bennett
West Virginia
Thomas A. Smythe
Elmer Presbyterian Church
Middlesex County
New Brunswick
Kearney-Janeway
Robert Boggs
Old Bridge
Spotswood
South River
Frank Lloyd Post
Jamesburg
Henry M. Neylus
Red Bank
B. Colvin
Albany
N. Y
Bridgeton
Alex. Robeson
Rey.ames Mooreemetery
Old Broad Street
First Baptist Church
Gloucester
van Leer Post
Veterans Parade Honors McClellan and Mott in Riverview
In Riverview Cemetery, B. McClellan and General G. W. Mott were covered with floral designs. W. G. Siekel, known as the Whirlwind Mayor, urged to ride and chose to march in line with the veterans after his recent election.
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B. McClellan
G. W. Mott
Riverview Cemetery
W. G. Siekel
Memorial Day Observed in Washington with McKinley Present
Memorial Day events in Washington included a 10 o'clock G A R parade and 11 o'clock cemetery exercises. President McKinley attended Arlington ceremonies featuring a twenty one gun salute and flower strewing at graves. Speakers included Representative Dolliver of Iowa and various post and Legion groups conducted services at multiple cemeteries.
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Washington
Senate
House
National Cemetery
Arlington
McKinley
Fourth Artillery
Dolliver
Lowa
Soldiers’ Home
Henry Wilson
Post
No. 17
John A. Logan
Logan Guard of Honor
Legion of Loyal Women
Congressional Cemetery
Farragut Post
No. 10
St. Elizabeth's
Oak Hill
Holyrood
Shaw Monument Unveiling Honors Colonel Shaw on Boston Common
May Day ceremonies on Boston Common marked the unveiling of a memorial to Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and the Fifty fourth Massachusetts Regiment. Although rain dampened the parade, dignitaries including Edward Atkinson and Governor Roger Wolcott officiated at Music Hall with addresses by Professor William James and Booker T. Washington.
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Boston
Boston Common
Robert Gould Shaw
Fifty-fourth
Massachusetts
Fort Wagner
S. C
New York Regiment
New York
Texas
Edward Atkinson
Music Hall
William James
Roger Wolcott
Sunes
Eit
Tuskegee Institute
Washington
Overnor Wolcott
Johnstown Memorial Day Observances Mark Flood Victims
Thousands of Johnstown residents visited cemeteries in a flood memorial day observance. Grand View Cemetery hosted over 5,000 mourners while the valley held services and most businesses closed. Flowers covered the unknown plot with over 800 unidentified bodies, mostly donated by families of the missing.
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Times
Johnstown
Dec oration Day Observed by Camden Veterans
Camden Grand Army of the Republic Post 5 87 missing parade due to depletion. veterans visit Harleigh Evergreen Stockton Johnston cemeteries to place flowers and tokens. Posts 102 52 hold services at Stockton Town Hall Camden City Hall monument ceremonies include school choir prayers and oration. Salutes fired at sunrise noon and sundown with flag raised and lowered.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Camden
Sons of Veterans
George Barrett
David Spence
Harleigh
Evergreen
New Camden
Post
Stockton
Johnston
Camden City Hall
Stockton Town Hall
John H. Fort
Bodine
Trinity Baptist Church
A. W. Spooner
Charles H. C
D. B. Harris
M. E
Post 37
Oe Hall
Stevens Street
Supreme Court voids Philadelphia loan ordinances
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Harrisburg ruled that Philadelphia’s $8 million and $3 million loan ordinances violate constitutional debt limits. The court held two percent of assessed property value as the strict borrowing cap, surpassing which requires a public vote, and invalidated both loans despite past municipal actions.
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Supreme Court
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Common Pleas
David Pepper
James Biddle Leonard
Henry K. Kelly
William Findlay Brown
Sterrett
City Officials Seek Plan After Loan Rejection
City leaders, including the Mayor and City Solicitor, will study the decision on the large loan package and confer with Deputy Directors to relieve the empty treasury. The $3,000,000 loan aimed at a filtration plant and the $8,000,000 for various improvements face postponement as plans are formulated.
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Kinsey
Public Works
Thompson
Leeds
Councils
Trenton
Philadelphia
Fairmount
New Bringeaublie Parka
City Halts Major Improvements Over Legal Challenge
The Citizens’ case stops funding for bridges, sewers, and gas and water works. The Art Gallery in the Park and the Philadelphia Museum are postponed. Lawyer Brown defends his clients saying they sought lawful action and did not seek to win by illegal means.
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Philadelphia
Brown
Ccitizens
Supreme Court Decision Halts City Loans Sparks Debate
Local officials reel from the Supreme Court ruling against 8 million and 3 million loan plans. City leaders weigh options including a public vote in November, selling gas works, and deep budget retrenchment to curb spending.
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Supreme Court
Kinsey
Right of way case ends with bicycle rider win
In a Pennsylvania court case Charles Dooley faced assault and malicious mischief charges after a bicycle rider Jacob Hartmann was struck by a carriage on Broad street. Judge McMichael laid out the rules of the road affirming equal rights for cyclists and drivers. The jury found Dooley guilty of assault with a mercy recommendation and not guilty on malicious mischief. Dooley fined $50 plus costs.
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McMichael
Charles Dooley
Jacob Hartmann
Hartmann
Broad Street
Dooley
Commonwealth
The
Pennsylvania
Cred it Men Hold Second National Convention in Kansas City
The National Association of Credit Men plans its second annual convention in Kansas City from June 9 to 11. About 300 official delegates from local organizations are expected, with total attendance likely exceeding 500. The Coates House is the headquarters and the Coates Opera House will host sessions. voting rights are reserved for official delegates.
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National Association
Kansas City
National Association of Credit Men
Coates House
Coates Opera House
Srip
Governor Hastings Fires Vetoes Against City Costs and School Use
Harrisburg May 31 three veto messages from Governor Hastings target deputy sheriff salaries school houses for religious services and new street cleaning taxes for third class cities. Senator C W Thomas argues Pennsylvania is not bankrupt noting debt drop from 11 million to 2 million while schools gain funds and calamities spurred needed expenditures.
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Harrisburg
Executive Department
D. H. Hastings
General Assembly
Philadelphia
Grady
Commonwealth
House
C. W. Thomas
United States
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Johnstown
Capitol Hill
Delaware
Senate session weighs state finances and veto actions
The Senate adopted a concurrent resolution asking the Governor to inform the Legislature of Pennsylvania’s financial condition and suggest tax subjects if a deficit exists. Governor’s vetoes and signings are reported, including a deputy sheriff salary bill and several new laws. The body adjourned after first reading a batch of bills.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Grady
Thomas
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Governor Hastings Vetoes Sabbath Use Bill and Street Tax Measure
Harrisburg May 31 Governor Hastings vetoed a bill permitting common schoolhouses to be used for Sabbath and religious purposes, calling it local legislation and unconstitutional. He also vetoed a supplement to the street sprinkling and cleaning tax act, arguing it places unjust burdens on property owners and that street cleaning should be publicly funded. House debates adjournment timing for a visit to the International Business Congress at the Philadelphia Commercial Museum, with opponents arguing it wastes valuable legislative time.
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General Assembly
Commonwealth
Harrisburg
Hastings
International Business Congress
Philadelpia Commercial Museum
Stewart
Kiladelphia
Voorhees
Philadelphia
Delaware
Bliss
Commercial Museum
Rey
Gould
Erle
Wosen
Press Kheley
Quay County Bill and Resolutions Move Through House
The House ends its session disposing of a bill to form a new county from parts of Schuylkill and Luzerne named for Senator Quay. It approves Grady resolution urging Governor to pursue a revenue plan to cover the state treasury deficit. A concurrent resolution requests support for speedy passage of the bill to reappoint General David McM Gregg of Reading, a former U S Cavalry captain. House adjourns until tomorrow at 10 a m.
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Schuylkill
Luzerne
Quay
House
Quisais
Bare
Huntingdon
David McM. Gregg
Reading
Sixth United States Cavalry
United States Volunteers
Bijou Vaudeville Star Power Headlines This Week
Last night’s program features McKee Rankin with Nance O’Neill in Counsel for the Defense. Meers brothers balance on a wire, George Thatcher with songs, ventriloquism by A O Duncan, Whitney brothers and Kilpatricks, Barley Reynolds, Collins and Brien, Reilly, Templeton and Taylor in character sketches, Robinson Baker Trio, Patterson brothers, Corliss sisters, Alice Gilmore, trained animals, and new biograph pictures.
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McKee Rankin
Nance O'Neill
Meers Brothers
George Thatcher
Charles Stine
A. O Duncan
Whitney Brothers
Kilpatricks
Barney Reynolds
Collins and Brien
Reilly
Templeton and Taylor
Robinson Baker
Patterson Brothers
Corliss Sisters
Alice Gilmore
Gondoliers at Grad Opera House Draws Mixed Praise
Review notes many new names in the cast with Norma Kopp singled out for bright voice. W P Carleton struggles with dialogue and Gilbertian humor. Belle Chamberlain off key in Casilda. Rutledge and Roberts mainly negative. Positive regard for Mason Kopp Persse Stewart and Gilbert and Sallie.
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Grad Opera House
Castle Square Opera Company
Norma Kopp
W. P. Carleton
Belle Chamberlain
Casilda
Gertrude Rutledge
Reginald Roberts
Miss Mason
Miss Kopp
Mr. Persse
Mr. Stewart
Gilbert and
Sallie
Van
Vaudeville Week Delights at Manager Gilmore’s Theatre
Fans enjoy a star packed program at Gilmore’s Play House with Peter F Dailey in a new monologue and Mason Mason and Jack Mason in A Matter of Money. Kate Davis delivers a witty talk, Raymon de sings, and The Counsel for the Defense entertains. May Wentworth shines as a comic performer.
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Fladelphia
Gilmore
Peter F. Dailey
Marlon Manola Mason
Jack Mason
Kate Davis
Montgomery Irving
Raymonde
William Robyns
Comedienne
Ormanen
The Lyceum Burlesque and Variety Program
The Lyceum bill featured lively burlesques and strong variety acts. Notable items included A Bunch of Jage and The reaser with music, while Nelly Fassel and other talents helped make the program enjoyable.
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Lyceum
Jage
the Reaser
Bretty Gimeee Aldio
Citty Saleen’ Mer
Nelly Fassel
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Senate Journal
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