Indiana's Monument to Soldiers and Sailors Stands in Circle
The article argues Indiana's unique commitment to honoring Union soldiers with a monumental structure in Indianapolis Circle. It cites Governor Morton's postwar calls, state pride, and notable wartime service shares that justify a monumental tribute in Indiana. It notes high military participation and Indiana's crucial role in preserving the nation.
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Morton
Indiana
Governor's Circle
Indianapolis
Inis
The First Movement for Indiana Soldiers Monument
A detailed history of the early push to memorialize Indiana soldiers, from 1872 meetings led by Gen Nathan Kimball and Hon Wil English to later efforts, fundraising campaigns, key donors like William English and Eli Lilly, and the decisive 1887 legislative appropriation and formation of the State Soldiers and Sailors Monument commission.
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Nathan Kimball
Wil H. English
Ogden
Utah
Kimball
English
General Kimball
Indiana
Hill Cemetery
Indi
Govag
A. . Hovey
Thomas A. Morris
J. C. Veateh
Benjamin Spooner
Harrow
William H. Morrison
F. Scrtimer
Ira Grover
Cruft
M. D. Manson
J. H. McKernan
William
Sol Meredith
Noel Glen
Reuben Williams
George
Slias Colgrove
Browne
Thomas A. Hend- John ©. New
B. Mar
William H. English
J. Aon
Daniel Macauley
J. Dodge
G. F. McGinnis
Gooding
L. W. Hasselman
Alfred Harrison
Robert
Carnahan
Washington and
Meridian Streets
Mr. English
Marion County
Eli Lilly
Charles L. Holstein
E. G. Rathbone
W. M. Dunn
A. L. Wright & Co
Layman
Cary & Co
Moore & Coughlan
Murphy, Hibben & Co
Gordon, Kurtz & Co
Byram, Cornelius & Co
Wiles, Coffin & Co
R. O. Hawkins
Indianapolis
Rushville
Grand Army
South Whitley
Ridgeville
Franklin
Ossian
Greencastle
West Lebanon
Connersville
South Bend
Eaton
West Point
Auburn
Clayton
Worthington
Somerset
Annapolis
Anderson
Kentland
Washington
Velpen
Rochester
Richmond
Middlefork
Goodland
Pendleton
East Enterprise
Summitville
Churubusco
Trenton
Versailles
Martinsville
Waterman
Cambridge City
Post
Albion
Adama
First Baptist
Tom
Johnston
Monument Fund
Harrison
United States
Sherman
Lille Schumann
Margaret Kackley
Margaret Reid
Paris
New York
Empire State
Grand Army Committee
Committee On
Democratic Committee
Secretary
Board of Commissioners of
State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument
Andrew bill passage in 1887 legislature noted for monument build
The 1887 legislature passed the monument bill with all senators present voting yes after the Grand Army visit. In the House, the bill was introduced on Feb 23 without discussion and approved by yeas including Ackman, Alexander, Askren, and many others. Three Republicans, Cates Mackay and Thompson, voted against.
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Eighty-sixth
Indiana
Carnahan
State Grand Army
Thomas W. Bennett
L. Walker
Eli Lilly
Manson
Allen and
McMaster
Chase
Department
Warren G. Sayre
Linck
Bennett
Senate
McDoneld
Grand Army
Green Smith
House
Andrew
Bailey
Barrett
Berry
Branaman
Bryant
Campbell
Cox
Davis
Day
de Motte
Drake
Esser
Duncan
Tipton
Brown
Ensley
Finley
French
Griffith
Hall
Harness
Huston
Johnson
Kennedy
Macy
Marshall
McClure
McDonald
Moore
Mullinix
Peterson
Rahm
Schloss
Sears
Shively
Smith
Wells
Thompson
Marion
Tharp
Tripett
Winter
Wier
Zimmerman
McMath
Metzger
Miller
Morse
Montgomery
Gibson
Nolin
Osborn
Qoarsler
Parker
Pierce
Pieak
Reynolds
Roberts
Robinson
Schley
Scott
Selway
Shambaugh
Shields
Sinclair
Stubblefield
Stott
Trout
van Slyke
White
Whitworth
St. Nay
Barnes
Beasley
Blinks
Cates
Darrach
Gordon
Kellison
Mackay
Mack
Owen
Niblack
Patten
Pleasants
Wayand
Indiana Monument Bill Emerged in 1857 Session
The bill outlines construction of a state soldiers and sailors monument or memorial hall in Indianapolis Circle Park with a design competition, premiums, and strict individual disclosures. It sets funding, bidding, material preferences for Indiana stone, and states an emergency enactment.
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Circle Park
City of
Indianapolis
New York
Boston
Cincinnati
Chicago
Board of Commissioners
Indiana
Why carnations stay cheap in Philadelphia trade
A florist explains that carnation prices have dropped about 80 percent over the year not due to popularity loss but because a new wire machine keeps carnations upright as they grow. The two and a half cent device, a steel wire automatic tree box on three legs, prevents flopping and rot, reducing waste and lowering costs.
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Philadelphia
New York Times Man Wins MA From Harvard Jest
A humorous exchange details a New York Times retiree discharged after surgery who jokes about earning an MA from Harvard by Dr McBurney. A friend counters with his own claim of an MA, prompting further playful banter about medical degrees.
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New York Times
Harvard
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Indiana Monumental Association
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Grand Army of the Republic
George H. Thomas Post
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Army of the Union
James R. Carnahan
Council of Administration
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Washington Monument
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General Carnahan
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Board of Regents
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WM. H. English
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Malvern Hill
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