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San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

08 Aug 1885

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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1885

Page

7

Grant Mourned in Nation as He Joins the Stars

Remains of General Grant are interred with solemn rites across the North and South. A sunrise dress parade, 13 gun salute, and 388 gun farewell mark the day as E. O. C. Old Post G. A. R. honors his memory. James P. Newcomb delivers a commemorative address praising Grant’s victory in war and peace.

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Messrs Hansel Professor Beck Mueller Greisen James P. Newcomb General Grant Broad Land Grant Appomatox Grand Army of Theepublic Shiloh Vicksburg Lee Army of the Potomac Chifp United States Sherman Thomas McPherson Sherian Logan Napoleon Potomac Sherman Arone Thomas Hood Richmond Petersburg Johnston Andersonville Lincoln Buckner Donaldson Mt. McGregor South England Cones Head Free Republic Imbim The Republic Humanity Liberty Grand Army of the Republic America
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Funeral cortege forms as fire bells toll posts depart

After Judge Newcomb finished his address the congregation dispersed. A bulletin announced the body of the deceased General lay on the catafalque and the cortege began its procession as city fire bells rang, signaling the Post and Confederate Veterans leaving the service.

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J. P. Newcomb Catafalque Post Confederate Veterans
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Memorial Sermon Honors Sir Moses Montefiore

Rev Dr Leueht of Newark eulogizes Sir Moses Montefiore as the greatest Israelite of his time. He lamented the loss of a beacon for Judaism and humanity, noting the world’s tears at his grave and his century long efforts to aid co-religionists. A fragment mentions the Chicago Times on editors defending candidates.

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Dr. Leueht Newark Moses Montefiore Moses
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