Grant Army Encampment Draws 1147 Delegates
The Grant Army encampment, held in Indianapolis, counts 1,147 delegates chosen from each department and additional members by office. Commander Palmer received two gavels as gifts, while reports show receipts of 80,216.10 and assets including bonds and supplies totaling 343,000. The Inspector General summarized department data, noting 7,640 pest deaths, 1,050 muskets, 276,509 relief funds, and 406,408 members, with a net gain in total strength despite some unapproved disbursements.
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Phisterer
Bert
Harrisve
Indianapolia Y Wasmixotoy
Grant Army
Palmer
T. D. Yeager
Warnington
BH Warner
John Taylor
United Ponds and
John F. Pratt
G Army
Pratt
Peats
Women's Relief Corps
Suydam
Pennsylvania
Lee
Louisiane
Minnenippi
Bader
Harrison
T. E. Chirieon
Omaha
Hayes
Grand Army of the Republic
Chase
Indiana
Lodianapolis
Obi
Kearserge
Ngent
Morton
Secretary of the Navy
Tracy
Witslow
Winslow
Kearsarge
Abe
Alabama
Fon
Tenallytown
Werner A. G. Curtin
Ui Veterses
Harris
Romfe
Rail fare wars loom as train tickets flood the market
Reports say major rail lines plan aggressive pricing across trunks as Grand Army encampment tickets trigger unprecedented discounts. Erie system officials cite forced reductions from Buffalo to New York while committees debate one fare round trips and direct routes, with tickets resold via Nickel Plate line to New York.
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A.B. Bacomomen
Buffalo
New York
Roberts
Roberts, of Te Erie
United Premier
Jins
Traskine
Ang
York
Los
Delaware
Lacka
Wayne
Western
Easton
Omter of
American Mechanica
Hetster
Comeil
New Hampshire
Mansu
Weston
Grand Army of the Republic
Indictment in Peck Case Lies in Court Battle
Mixed era notes report a July indictment against Charles F Peck for willful destruction of public documents. Key testimony centered on a Sanitary building worker who claimed hired arsonists burned blanks and charred evidence. Peck’s appearance in court was delayed by DA’s office preparing to meet the indictment.
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Peck
Altennant
Charles F. Peck
Commissioner of Labor
Deacon
Carnot
Edward Parker Deacon
Kailing
Eplendet Et Cannes
Ten railway victims and wrecks across states
The report details a Chicago Express freight collision near Shreve after a freight held on a siding moved onto the main track. Six people died on the scene, with several others injured or trapped as cars burned. Names of the deceased include A. D. Glenn and J. Smith among freight workers and clerks. A second incident near Chanute City reports robbers derailing a train on the Atchison road, killing four and injuring twenty-five. The attackers stole valuables, a crowbar, and tools. a $1,000 reward is offered.
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Woost
Chicago
A. D. Glenn
Allegheny
J. Smith
Crestline
Breman Waprem
M. Harrmnond
Alleheny
J.D. Waterman
Beaver Falls
Petal
J. P. Mann
Columbiaga
Els Allen
Columbiana
Frotal
Two Indies
Espeyville
Lady and Child
Wap Alliance
Prank Sark
Toreea
Han
Atchison, Topeka
Sante Pe
Cnage
Clee
Mexican Central
Boston
Ford
Barclay
Bolta
Frank Baxter
Express Mevenger
Kansas City
J. Blumenthal
Exprean Man
Mexico
Jaraicke
Bremen
Toneka
Edward Mayengerer
Topeka
Kossuth Rebukes to Hungary and Local Notices
Kossuth’s rebuke to Hungary recounted with an invitation that his sons may attend a memorial unveiling in a Taltre church. He declares he will never return to Hungary while Austria rules, and laments exile and the burden of a joyless life. Also notes Guy Sellers of Sterling visiting relatives with four children. three died, the fourth shows disease signs. Sons of America to Beeston Leuanox reports the Patriotic Under Suns of America convention with delegates from established states and secret business items.
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Kossuth
Hungary
Trey
Taltre
Wisit Law
Guy Sellers
Sterling
Sai
Babe
Sons of America
Beeston Leuanox
National Convention of the Patriotic Under Suns of America
Sesson
Journey of Mrs Harrison Ends in Washington
Mrs Harrison completed a long journey from Iowa to Washington accompanied by President Harrison and officials. She was taken on a stretcher to an assembly room as the president and others showed deep distress. The event occurred during her stay in the capital, with attention from the public and officials.
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Henry
Benarx
Bhnry Gerasm
Heme Darmatadt
Henry Waa
Caroline Willich
Nidda
Waswixatos
Wwe
New York City
Loon Lary
Wasitarom
Lowa Lobe
Gardner
Halford Mra
Harrison
Ephor
Bannister
Fea
Tally
Ramell Garreoo
Dimmick
White House
Washington
Weaanington
Agen
Plague Reports and Health Measures Across Ports and Camps
Asiatic cholera alarms spread from New York to Atlantic ports as quarantine tightens. Louis Weinhagen’s boardinghouse case triggers hospital care and authorities test two new suspected cases on Cherry Street and First Street. Shipping lines face high costs for decontamination and shipboard ballast as quarantine tightens. Meanwhile camp Low endures food shortages and political pressure on aid, with New Jersey health officials citing terror in nearby towns. Reports from New Brunswick and Pant describe multiple cholera cases and deaths, while Provencal murder indictments and Garfield Park club arrests color the broader crime news.
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New Yoas
Louis Weinhagen
First Street
Simon Knox
State of Nevada
Nevada
Health Board Center
Cherry Street
Mary Murphy
Mra
Hele
Ward Parker Hospital
Isle
Jenkens
New Bronswick
N. J
R . Baldwin
Bound of Health
Dir. Flan
New York
James Cart
United States
Wyoming
Saxuy Hook
Boven
Genete
Hex Howe
State Board of Health of
New Jersey
Erwin
Camp Low
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