21 Sep 1892
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1892
Page
1
The twenty sixth Encampment of the G A R opens with an able review of the organization’s work. Veterans gather for ceremonies, speeches, and reflection on Union service as members discuss activities, charity drives, and local memorials.
Twenty fifth manual encampment delegates converge in Washington as Commander Palmer delivers a patriotic address. Veterans from across Theloral land attend the Grand Army of the Republic gathering, celebrating unity, liberty, and the memory of fallen comrades. The city resumes normal business after a City pageant and electric light display for visiting veterans and delegates.
A massive veterans parade along Pennsylvania Avenue drew tens of thousands of spectators. The procession honored Union soldiers with cheers for Grant Sheridan and Sherman while fireworks lit the night sky and the White House grounds featured electric displays and a giant silver statue plan for Expo Montana.
The York County State Democrats convened at the Academy of Music with Chauncey F. Black re-elected as leader and officials outlining plans for the upcoming national Democratic clubs convention in New York City on Oct. 4 and 5, amid debates and committee actions.
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