Monument Dedication Fills Indiana Circle With Patriotism
The page recounts a vast dedication ceremony for a war monument in Indianapolis. Veterans march, songs rise, and the national emblem dominates as Governor Durbin and Maj. Gen. Lew Wallace preside. Chaplain Lucas offers a solemn prayer honoring Lincoln, Grant, and fallen soldiers while addressing unity and patriotism.
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Sheeread Shermans
Georgia
McKinsey
Monument Place
Indianapolis
Indiana
Reience
Nash
Wallace
Torrance
Menzies
James Whitcomb Riley
Alexander McDowell McCook
D. R. Lucas
Lucas
Theo
Lincoln
Grant
United States
Great Republic
Durbin
Mexico
Lew Wallace
General Wallace
Union
Spain
Monument Dedication of Indiana Heroes Honor Band and Flag
A detailed account of Indiana’s monument dedication with Major Gustavus Menzies, Governor Durbin, and Grand Army of the Republic figures. The ceremony features a full band, a two hundred voice chorus, a silken flag, and speeches on unity, sacrifice, and State pride across centuries of Indiana soldiers.
Distinguished Notables Attend Monument Dedication
A large array of prominent figures gathered for the monument dedication, including Gen. John W. Foster, Gov. Nash of Ohio, Gov. Durbin of Indiana, Gen. McCook, poet James Whitcomb Riley, and other dignitaries. The event featured a patriotic color scheme, extensive photography, and formal escorts, with Riley warmly greeted on the speakers’ stand.
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John W. Foster
Nash
Ohio
Durbin
Indiana
Alexander McDowell McCook
James Whitcomb Riley
E. Torrance
National
George Brown
Gustavus V
I. N. Walker
Benjamin Starr
Board of Control
Monument
Starr
Indiana Department of the Grand Army
Mary Lord Harrison
Harrison
Oliver P. Morton
Isaac P. Gray
Torrance
Riley
Mr. Riley
Mas. Holstein
Meridian Street
Monument Place
Monument Plaza
Richmond
Ernor Nash
HH. M. Taylor
H.C. Taylor
Celiam Spitzer
B. M. Moulton
George B. Donovan
Charles Donoven
Judge Sheets
B. Cameron
Egee Goustnee
Dedication Exercises Opened by Governor Durbin
General Wallace presided as Chaplain Leeas offered prayer and the presiding officer spoke. At 4 35 oclock Governor Durbin mounted the platform to call the ceremony to order with a face showing patriotic joy and pride in his role.
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Wallace
Franz Bellinger
Durbin
Monuments Gift Acknowledged By Governor Durbin
Governor Durbin accepted a memorial monument with a reception by General John W. Foeter and Addison C. Harris nearby. He praised the people of Indiana for their contributions while emphasizing peace has victories equal to war.
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Menzies
John W. Foeter
Addison C. Harris
Indiana
Formal dedicatory service for Indiana war heroes
Governor Durbin presided as the Grand Army of the Republic conducted a solemn dedicatory service for Indiana military heroes. Officers and guards from Richmond to Indianapolis took part, with musket lines forming a military backdrop and a quiet, expectant crowd listening to the ceremony.
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Indiana
Grand Army
Benjamin Starr
Richmond
Isaiah B. McDonald
Columbia City
Daniel H. McAbee
Indianapolis
Richard M. Smock
David N. Foster
Fort Wayne
John L. Ketcham
Army
James E. Greer
Amos H. Hanes
Frank Hall
J. W. Hollenbeck
David H. Olive
Navy
Jesse J1. Carpenter
Angola
Durbin
Starr
Department
Orator of the Day General Foster Launches Dedication
Gen John W Foster delivers a stirring oration at the dedication ceremony amid band and chorus performances. The crowd stands with heads bare as Foster recalls the deeds of heroic dead and the costs of war, praising the state and nation while honoring comrades.
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Fosters
Durbin
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Maple Flake Whole Wheat Porridge Ad
An advertisement extols Maple Flake as a complete food made from whole wheat and pure maple with other healthful ingredients. It emphasizes hygienic preparation, health benefits, and readiness to eat, claiming it helps one live well and enjoy good health.
Memorial Imbues Indiana Sacrifice With Enduring Peace
A speaker recounts dedication of a grand memorial for 25,000 Indiana soldiers, praising Union victory and condemning military oppression. He contrasts European standing armies with American peace, warns against future aggressions, and honors soldiers and sailors for defending a republic.
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Union
W; Ton
Scott
Europe
Germany
France
Russia
Lfe
Mexico
Spain
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Grand Army of the Republic
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William H. English
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Board of Regents
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Chickamauga
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