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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1897
Page
6
George R. Peck delivers an eloquent memorial for Gen John A Logan at the unveiling in Lake Front Park Chicago. The ceremony features a long procession of ex Confederates, formal speeches by governors and court officials, and an artillery salute as the statue is revealed.
The city honors John A Logan with a grand parade on Michigan Avenue led by the Thirty-first Illinois and Grand Army of the Republic veterans. Governors, regulars, ex-Confederates, and civic groups march in a two hour pageant amid a Lake Michigan naval display. A Coliseum fireworks show and reception for Mrs Logan cap the day.
The article honors John A. Logan as a pivotal Civil War leader, contrasting his fierce independence with deep patriotism. It recalls his rise from Belmont and Donelson to Shiloh and Atlanta, his tempered genius, and the decisive moment when Grant selected him, sealing his legacy as a brave, disciplined commander who chose country over fortune.
The Logan statue designed by Saint Gaudens was dedicated in Chicago on July 22. It depicts Logan in major general uniform seated bareheaded, with a flag raised in his right hand and reins in his left. The sculpture aims to capture the moment Logan rallied troops before Atlanta after McPherson's death, standing on a granite pedestal.
A brick foundation forms a crypt to receive General Logan's remains beneath a mound. The approach to the monument comprises terraces leading to a statue facing El dredge Court, with view of General Logan's former Park Row home. Total cost 380,000 with a 50,000 state appropriation.
Oscar Swayze and assistants sold 2860 tickets at the gate with 140 from uptown stores and 425 paid attendance last night totaling 754 after other entries. Carpenters add bracing as seats collapse, while production costs around 400 cover lumber and stage needs. Tonight expected large crowd. rainbow and fire dance planned. possible Friday performance if demand repeats.
The National Democratic gold wing met at 62 William Street with key figures including William D. Ingram and B. Holman. They discussed whether to run campaigns with speakers or literature and eyed Kentucky Iowa and Ohio as battlegrounds.
Pittsburg July 22 The finishing scale of the Amalgamated association has been slowed by Jones Laughlin and work will resume at once. The scale as slowed was a compromise but said to be favorable to workers. Jones & Laughlin is first to sign the scale in the country, with others believed to follow.
Dr J E Minney of Kansas Medical College calls Lucinda Thompson a hum bug and condemns magnetic healing as a fad. Dr H Roby notes many cases with animal magnetism may aid massage, but denies cure in acute or carnival illnesses.
In North Topeka column items show Courtney's morning photo display and local sightings. Neighbors Bertie Camp and Nora Starbird recoveries are noted along with Mrs J W Hart and J B Jeffers visits. Several trips to Holton, Syracuse Neb, and Nashville exposition plans are listed, plus missing horse theft and camping returns.
The British government increases patrols in the Bering Sea seal fisheries. The Wild Lion at 200 tons and the Pheasant at 500 tons have sailed, soon to be joined by Amphion, a 6000 ton cruiser. Rainbow, a 4100 ton unit, and other China fleet detachments expected, signaling a stronger naval presence.
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