Grand Army of the Republic meeting in Washington
Washington October 9. The encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic opened its business session at the First Congregational church with about 1000 delegates. Commander-in-Chief Torrance delivered the annual address praising President McKinley and urging strong pension and anti fraud measures, while defending veterans and Confederate statues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Grand Army of the Republic
First Congregational Church
McKinley
Roosevelt
Torrance
Congress
G ‘Worrance
Evans
Grand Army
Gen. Torrance
Commi Evans
Sherman
Grant
Appomatox
Relief Corps
Ladies
Sons of Veterans
Government Seizes a Road in Mexican Border Crisis
Laredo Texas Oct 9 Captain Thomas Dodd attorney for the Mexican National railroad reports that the Mexican government has taken charge of the line from Laredo to Mexico City due to a strike. President Diaz ordered army troops to preserve order and to move trains amid appeals for goodwill toward former adversaries of the Grand Army of the Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Texas
Thomas Dodd
Mexican National Railroad
Mexico City
Diaz
Death of Kensit recalls anti ritualist crusade leader
John Kensit the anti ritualist leader died of pneumonia after being wounded by a chisel thrower at Birkenhead Sep 25. His son, also active in the movement, visited him in hospital before returning to prison. Kensit had long sparked clashes over ritualism including protests at St Cuthbert’s church Good Friday 1898 and the London see election. The article also notes Grand Army muster rolls and death losses for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Liverpool
John Kensit
Birkenhead
Home Secretary
Young Kensit
Kensit
St. Cuthbert’s Church
Kensington
Church of England
London
Winnington- Ingram
Washington Hosts Grand Army Parade to Mark Civil War Era
Washington observed the Thirty sixth encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic with a six hour parade from the Capitol down Pennsylvania avenue to the White House. Veterans recalled earlier service in 1861 and 1865 amid the crowd singing Tramp Tramp as the march concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie
Capital City
Washington
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Capitol
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Faw
Lfe
Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Medical Licensing Law
The Indiana supreme court on October 9 upheld the 1901 medical practice act as constitutional and sustained court power to shut down unlicensed practitioners. Professor George Parks, arrested in Lawrence county for treating a crippled boy by magnetic healing, was cited as part of the case. The decision endorses reputable medical schools and rejects faith healing and Christian Science practice. The state board will proceed against such practitioners immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana Supreme Court
Lawrence County
George Parks
State Board of Examination and Registration
Rhode Island Republicans For Roosevelt Nominate Ticket
Providence Oct. 9 The Republican state convention nominated Charles Dean Kimball of Providence for Governor. The platform endorses the 1900 national platform and Roosevelt’s record, urging his nomination for president at the 1908 national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. 1
Republican State Convention
Charles Dean Kimball
Roosevelt
Warden Tanner Defends Illinois Prison Cruelty Report
Warden J Mack Tanner of the southern Illinois penitentiary disputes reports of extreme cruelty. He says convicts Yegdon and Rose attempted self-amputation but only injured their hands, and claims both are healthy and productive workers. He calls for a full investigation and denies flogging or ducking and the use of chain gangs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Ills
J. Mack Tanner
Southern Illinois Penitentiary
Yegdon
Rose
Ilinois
Stolen goods trail leads to large Iowa theft ring
Charlotte Michigan Oct 9 Otte Bottinley a farmer in town thinks he spotted a wagon cover among goods seized from C A Messenger. Messenger’s barn held wheat bags for C O Leary, a Jay Saunders wagon, and blankets for Eaton Rapids residents. In Messenger home a wagon and $2000 worth of jewelry were found along with bundles of thread, hinting at a broad theft operation spanning several families and properties. Also note Knights of Pythias officers elected in Des Moines Iowa and Webster City plans to finish a $20000 hospital complete and furnished for public use by the northwest Iowa Methodist conference serving 200 churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Mich
Otte Bottinley
C. A. Messenger
Messenger
C. O'Leary
Jay Saunders
Eaton Rapids
Charles Hicks
Des Moines
Iowa Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
O. M. Gillette
Independence
J. T. Gatelius
Centervillle
S. L. Hill
Weldon
I. H. Walker
Mr. Pleasant
Will H. O'Connell
Audubon
T. B. Holmes
Boone
Springey
Cherokee
William Clark
Marshalltown
A. C. Savage
Adair
Webster City
Jacob M. Funk
Northwest Iowa Methodist Conference
Iowa WCTU Officers Named At Des Moines Meeting
Officers were elected yesterday by the Iowa Women's Christian Temperance Union. President is Mrs. Georgela W. McClellan of Denison. Corresponding secretary is Mrs. Etta B. Murford. Recording secretary is Mrs. ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
W. C. T. U. Oficers
Des Moines
Iowa Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Georgela
W. McClellan
Denison
Etta B. Murford
Incans
Colombia's Gunboat Bogota Faces Insurgent Battle
San Francisco Oct 9 The Colombian gunboat Bogota sails toward Panama to engage insurgent vessel Padilla. The ship briefly stalled after two gaskets blew, was towed to anchor for repairs, then resumed sea. Crew includes former US sailors and Annapolis grads enlisted for combat readiness amid looming clash with Padilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Panama
Padilla
Bogota
United States
United States Navy
H. H. Marmaduke
Arthur H. Dutton
Annapolis
Gloucester
Hitchell
Mantels
W. G. Graham
James H. Gregory
Erie Merges With Baltimore and Ohio Railway
Baltimore Maryland October reports that the Evening News says an inside authority confirms the acquisition of the Reading by the Baltimore and Ohio is settled upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore, Md
The
Evening News Today
Inside Authority
Reading
Baltimore & Ohio
True Bill Against Fake Racers in Sangamon County
Springfield reports seventeen true bills returned by the Sangamon County grand jury against foot race promoters with three to five counts per indictment. Defendants named include Johnnie Connors bantam pugilist Alderman E T Brew Alexander McCarren aka Billy Matthews and L R Stilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Sangamon County Grand Jury
Johnnie Connors
Bantam
E. T. Brew Alexander McCarren
Billy” Matthews
L. BR. Stilson
City Sues County Treasurer Over Tax Withheld Damages
Chicago October 9 Corporation Counsel Walker sues County Treasurer Samuel B Raymond and bondsmen for damages claimed as interest withheld from city taxes plus 5 percent damages. Total alleged damages estimate reaches 527000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasur
Chicago
Walker
General Strike Declared in Switzerland in Sympathy
Geneva Oct 9 The workingmen's nations committee has decreed a general strike throughout Switzerland in sympathy with striking street car workers. Troops are held in readiness to prevent trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Switzerland
Workingmen’s Nations Committee
Royal Arch Masons Meet At Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Iowa Oct 9 The 49th session of the grand chapter of the Royal Arch Masons convened with about 200 in attendance Reports show a total membership of 8700 Grand High Priest Lacey of Council Bluffs delivered his annual address
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Grand Chapter
The
Royal Arch Masons
Lacey
Cornell Bluffs
WHY KEEP MARRIAGE A SECRET
Duluth Minn Oct 9 It has just been announced that Bryan Pattison and Miss Grace Bampfylde of Superior were married a year ago last June in Canada The news surprised society at the head of the lakes Pattison son of Martin Pattison mine owner Miss Bumpfyde was a popular society girl Pattison attends the Houghton School of Mines His wife moved with her parents to Denver months ago and the young man has confessed the clandestine marriage Parents announced at an afternoon reception yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Bryan Pattison
Grace Bampfylde
Superior
Canada
Pattison
Martin Pattison
Bumpfyde
Houghton School of Mines
Denver
Buettner's false tooth rescue ends in surgery
Cleveland contractor Frank Buettner endured a long esophageal operation after an X ray misled him into believing his false teeth were swallowed. No teeth were found. the tooth-like object was a laryngitis swelling. A bed search revealed the teeth between mattresses. Buettner's condition remains serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Frank Buettner
Buettner
A Great Change Fond Mamma Isnt Baby Getting Big
A playful exchange between fond parents over a growing baby, noting a solid morning. The father calls the baby solid while recalling last night’s lively mood. The short vignette captures domestic humor from the Philadelphia Record and Chicago Record-Herald clippings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
Rumors of Settlement in Coal Strike Surface in New York
In New York today President Mitchell and other figures linked to recent settlement efforts sparked rumors of an imminent end or promising negotiations, but verification was not possible. Separately, Mitchell declined Roosevelt's call to end the strike, urging arbitration and noting miners offered substantial concessions at the Washington conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mitchell
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Washington
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers Association
Pennsylvania
Jersey City
Lehigh Valley
Wilkesbarre
Nicholls
Fahy
Duffy
Ashland House
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Convention of the Grand Army
Mexico
Appomattox
Judge Advocate General
W. R. Thrall
Cincinnati
Thrall
Thomas N. Boyle
Pittsburg
Wilfred A. Wetherbee
Boston
Charles Burrows
Rutherford
N. J
Southern Memorial Fund
Woman's Relief Corps
Silas H. Towler
Minneapolis
Adjutant General
Republic
Indiana
Supreme Court
Rhode Island
Warden Tanner
Colombia
Oregon
Dewey
Manila
Uncle Sam
United States School of Cunnery
B.C. Clark
Winston
Cardenas Bay
ERIE
Atkinson
Kan
Maggie Lynch
Sacred Heartchurch
West Atkinson
Miss Lynch
Sioux City
Chicago and Northwestern
Milwaukee
Harry M. Weisinger
New Haven
Conn
Studly
Board of Aldermen
Castro
San Juan
Porto Rico
Venezuela
Caracas
LaGuayra
Bryan
Nebraska
Falls City
Neb
William J. Bryan
Fusion
Pawnee City
Table Rock
Ottumwa
Parsons College
Fairfield
Mount Pleasant
Wesleyan University
Sweden
Unier
Tamaqua
James Burnham
Brownsville
Burnham
Scranton
Delaware & Hudson
Oliphant
Watres
1Th
Bastiano Passano
Lackawanna County
Passano
Col
Detroit
Mabury
Luce
Michigan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!