Bronze statue of Gen Logan unveiled at Lake Front Park
Chicago July 23. The bronze equestrian statue of General John A Logan was unveiled amid large crowds and imposing ceremonies. Governor Tanner and dignitaries attended as Judge Peck delivered an eloquent address praising Logan as soldier and statesman who halted at Louisville to support Union victory and who helped form the Grand Army of the Republic.
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Illinois Guard Leads Vast Civic Procession
Staffs followed by 7 000 National Guard under Governor Tanner, Knights Templar and Knights of Pythias totaling 1 500, Chicago mail carriers 1 500, and 3 200 uniformed civic members. The two hour parade featured a premier Lake Michigan marine display. A public reception for Mrs. Logan and guests, with fireworks, was planned at Coliseum Gardens.
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Cloudburst Floods Waterbury City Causing Severe Damage
Rain of cloudburst proportions drenched Waterbury Connecticut since 2 am. By 8 am the flood threatened the greatest on record as two small streams overran their banks. Streets and cellars were flooded and thousands of dollars in damage reported, especially in the northern part of the city.
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Old associate doubts Andree pigeon connection in Lovede find
Stockholm July 23 Dr Ik Holaas who collaborated with Andree on the past balloon project refuses to believe the Tuesday pigeon caught near Lovede Rif Tyke with a silver ring and a coded message is one of Andree's birds. He notes Andree's pigeons lack silver rings and bear Andree on their wings and would not send such a message.
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Fossil Expedition Uncovers Giants Near Laramie
An American Museum of Natural History expedition in Wyoming under Dr Wortman and Barnum Brown has unearthed two giant dinosaurs about fifty feet long near Laramie City. One fossil is fully exposed and ready for shipment. Additional expeditions in Kansas and Nebraska report strong finds.
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New York
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Museum
Kansas
Nebraska
United States Consul Brice Prepares Havana Consulate
United States consul Brice in Havana arms the consulate amid threats of demonstrations against Americans by ultra conservatives. He doubts the threats will be carried out but says precautions are necessary given the current sentiment among many Spaniards.
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Havana
New York
Salisbury Unmoved Yet Polite In Beri ng Sea Reply
London July 23 Salisbury displeased with the tenor of the American note on Bering Sea troubles will respond firmly yet politely. The premier will couch his reply in diplomatic language and not treat the issue too seriously.
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Negro Lynched After Assault on Georgia Farmer’s Daughter
Oscar Williams the African American suspect who attacked a Henry county farmer’s daughter last week was seized from a Central railway train en route to Atlanta for safekeeping and lynched this morning near Griffin.
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Griffin
Uncertain Fate for Alleged Rapist Held by Mob
A man accused of rape was caught near Riverton and moved toward Tuscumbia under guard. A mob met him near Cherokee and hanged him, with an unverified report claiming he was burned at a stake. The victim, Mrs Vaughn, identified him. her condition remains serious.
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Earthquake Tremors Felt in Saratoga
Earth quake tremors were felt here at 3 o'clock this morning. The vibrations passed from east to west.
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Keene Makes 2 Million in Sugar Stock Speculation
The Journal and Advertiser reports James R. Keene earned two million dollars in sugar stock speculation during the past few days in New York.
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New York
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