Decorations Burst Over Indiana Capitol For Memorial Dedication
Indiana's capital glowed with patriotic decorations as hotels and business blocks wore flags and bunting for a memorial to Civil War dead. Monument Place will host tomorrow’s dedication, with 32 white duck-covered pillars, naval pennants, shields for Civil War engagements, laurel wreaths, and a grand speakers' platform awaiting favorable weather.
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Indiana
Union
Washington Street
Pennsylvania
Meridian
Monument Place
Thos
Byndiana
Monument Inception and Early Fundraising Efforts
An Indiana monument to soldiers began as a subscription project for a smaller hero statue before evolving into a state tribute. Senator L. M. Campbell, father of Mrs. John T. Barnett, urged rapid erection and called for living soldiers to contribute and for fifty men to fund the effort, referencing General Harrison's famous address. Money raised privately reached about 9 0 percent, guiding the final monument plan.
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L. M. Campbell
Danville
John T. Barnett
City
Barnett
Indiana
Harrison
Senator Campbell
Campbell
Morton
Grand Army of the Republic
Richmond
Tennessee
Campbells Role in Indiana Civil War Monument Fund
Senator Campbell helped start the monument fund by contributing $40 and supporting legislative action that added $210,000 beyond citizen gifts and Marion County's $10,000. The letter also reveals G. A. R. tensions over whether the monument honors 1861 65 soldiers or all U S wars, noting the original plan targeted Indiana Civil War soldiers.
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Marion Eonete
Campbell
Indiana
Crowds Pour Into Indianapolis For Monument Dedication
Indianapolis braces for a record crowd for tomorrow's monument dedication with rail and interurban special trains arranged from multiple divisions. Gen. Eli Torrance arrives, and Lt Gov Gilbert, Mayor Bookwalter, John W. Kern, and Capt. D F Allen plan short talks before Torrance addresses the assembly at Tomlinson Hall.
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Eli Torrance
Grand Army
General Torrance
Tomlinson Hall
Gilbert
Bookwalter
John W. Kern
D. F. Allen
Representative Landis Unable to Attend Dedication Services
Judge A O Marsh received a telegram from Representative C B Landis stating they cannot attend the dedication. Landis had been announced as a speaker at campfires to be held in Tomlinson Hall and English's Opera House.
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C. B. Landis
A. O. Marsh
Richardson Zouaves Prepare for Parade Tomorrow
Members met at Captain Richardson’s office to finalize parade plans. Each man will wear a dark suit and must assemble at Captain Richardson’s office by 1 15 p m tomorrow.
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Richardson Zouaves
Captain Richardson
Indiana Civil War Bulletin at State Library
The Indiana State Library issues a bulletin listing books and pamphlets on Indiana’s Civil War role. Appearing now due to special interest from a monument dedication, it marks the library’s contribution to the occasion.
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Indiana State Library
Indiana
Veterans attend dedication with Col Samuel C Vance guest of honor
One of the well known veterans in the city for the dedication is Col Samuel C Vance of Jacksonville Florida. Colonel Vance formerly lived in Indianapolis but moved to Florida years ago and is here as the guest of Major and Mrs Bates at the Biacherne.
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Samuel C. Vance
Jacksonville
Fla
Vance
Indianapolis
Florida
Bates
Biacherne
Commonwealth
Indiana
General Foster to Speak at Indianapolis Monument Dedication
General John W. Foster will deliver the principal address at the dedication exercises tomorrow. He will arrive from Washington today at noon and be the guest of J. A. Lemeke. Despite reports, Indianapolis business houses will not be closed on the monument dedication day.
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Vincennes
Martinsville
Spencer
Richmond
Hamilton
Dayton
Union Station
National Guard
John W. Foster
Washington
J. A. Lemeke
Jewelry Robbery Hits J F Cooper on East Louisiana
J F Cooper of 5 East Louisiana street was robbed yesterday of eight dollars worth of jewelry including diamond rings earrings and bracelets. He says two men peddling fish lured him from the house and while he viewed the stock the residence was entered. Police bicycle officers Streit and Losh scoured the South Side but found no trace of the peddlers.
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East
Louisiana Street
Streit and
Losh
Surprise in the Indiana Woman's Relief Corps election
About three hundred delegates attended the nineteenth department convention at the Masonic Temple. Miss Houk won the presidency on the second ballot amid morning reports by state officers praising finances, memorial observances, and district conventions while noting 181 corps at start, 158 member gain, and a restored Christmas fund.
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Nineteenth Department
Indiana Woman's Relief Corps
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Cicero
America
Department of
Graham
Corps of Indiana
Ingersoll
Thesla Alice Ross
Gertrude L. Mitchell
Lizzie M. Brown
Ella DD. Zinn
Corps of
Indianapolis
James Towne
Terre Haute
Winans
Ohio
Ladies of the Grand Army elect new officers at state convention
At Mansur Hall the Ladies of the Grand Army held their annual convention with department officers present. Miss Etta Houk won the second ballot for president after an initial no election. Officers elected include Carrie Porter of Renssalaer as president and Maggie Miley of Petersburg as senior vice president. The convention adopted two resolutions on flags for burial services at state homes and Marion national burials, and reported strong growth in national membership and relief, with 89 flags used in burials outside the home. The session adjourned after promising to reconvene at 9 am.
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Greensburg
Indiana
Sehcon
National Convention
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Grand Army
Mansur Hall
Sawtell
Olive Allison
Richmond
National Council
Catherine Hirst
Louisville
Wall
Kansas
Wail
Department
State Soldiers’ Home
Lafayette
National Organization
National Soldiers
Marion
Carrie J. Porter
Department of Connecticut
Humber
Carrie I, Porter
Renssalaer
Maggie Miley
Petersburg
W R C Names Color-Bearers and Assistants
The W R C announced yesterday color-bearers Anna Larsh Richmond Elvira Barber Arcadia Ricy CartwrightMt Vernon Flora Harvey se before Chiat Clara M Hess Westville and assistants Ida Pointer.
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Richmond
Elvira Barber
Arcadia
Ricy Cartwright
Mt. Vernon
Flora Harvey
Chiat
Clara M. Hess
Westville
Ida Pointer
Indianapolis Women and Committees Named in Local Meeting
Fayette Waterloo residents and Indianapolis figures headline a long list of names for various committees including Courtesies, Credentials, President's Address, Vice Presidents' Reports, Secretary and Treasurer's Reports, Chaplain, Gosnships, Inspector, Patriotic Instruction and Resolutions. Key figures include Mattie Beicheh, Ella Hopkins, Lydia Swift, Helen Thoms on, Laura Hess, Kate Scott, Mary Travis, Agnes Hitt, Josephine Thoma, Lydia Cook, Ida S. McBride, Jennie Hutchinson, Lizzie Brown, and Julia Conklin among others from across Indiana towns such as Waterloo Rensselaer Indianapolis Crawfordsville Logansport and South Bend.
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Kate Scott
Richmond
Lou Evans
Liberty
Bertha Strickler
Middletown
Mary D. Travis
Crawfordsville
Mary J. Hadley
Indianapolis
Winona Crisler
Greensburg
Agnes Hitt
Mary Mennett
Columbus
Josephine K. Thoma
Danville
Blanche Gould
Eliza J. Crisier
Lydia Cook
Anderson
Mary Marquess
Lafayette
Meribah C. Walker
Logansport
Ida S. McBride
Indianais
Bella Bell
Kokomo
Adelia Henley
Wabash
Ella D. Zinn
Sarah Cc. White
Rockville
Creeds and Doctrines vs Morals Letter in Indy Journal
A reader in Indianapolis argues that writers on Martinique describe a people who are deeply religious yet wicked. He cites contrasting views from Col. Julius G. Tucker and another observer about idols and a grand Christ statue, questioning whether excess creeds trump true morality.
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Martinique
Col
Julius G. Tucker
United States
Morre d'Orange
Christ
Indianapolis
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