Burial Hill at Riverside Park Chosen for Grant Tomb
The Grant funeral plan places his body in Riverside Park on the Hudson with a public military ceremony to follow in August. The site offers rich historic associations and views from Nyack to Staten Island, echoing Grant life from military beginnings to death near the Hudson.
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Grants
Grant
Mount McGregor
Newman
Albany
New York
Riverside Park
Hudson
Washington
Central Park
N. Y
Great River
Aaron Burr
Alexander Hamilton
Tappan Zee
Yonkers
Jersey
Staten Island
Walters
London Times
Rivyerside Park
Nyack
Claremont House
Claremont Hill
Post
Viscount Courtenay
Earl of Devon
Spain
Joseph Bonaparte
Napoleon I
America
Claremont
Memorial Service Honors Grant in Westminster Abbey
Foreign nations except France pay tribute to General Grant as London prepares a grand memorial service at Westminster Abbey. The Prince and Princess of Wales, royal family, top military officers, and leaders from current and past governments will attend. Ambassadors, the full American Legation staff, and many Americans in London will be present. Minister Phelps values Newman Hall's sermon and seeks a copy for Washington.
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France
Grant
London
Westminister Abbey
Prince
Princess of Wales
American Legation
Phelps
General Grant
Newman Hall
Christ Church
State Department
Washington
Tuern and Quay's Real Estate Tax Bill Support
Tuern backs Colonel Quay in farming circles by helping pass the tax relief on real estate. The note urges happiness in heat and follows Irving's advice to be easily pleased. Gov Hill declares Saturday Aug 8 a legal holiday in New York with Grant funeral observance recommended.
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Tuern
Colonel Quay
Irving
New York State
Hill
Gen. Grant
Baldness as dignity and mark of ability praised
A remark praising baldness as dignified and a sign of unusual ability cites Mr. Thomas as an example, calling him a gentleman of sense and truth.
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Tueropore TitoMaAs
Mr. Thomas
Connecticut Governor Proclaims August 8 as Legal Holiday
Gov. Harrison of Connecticut issues a proclamation declaring Saturday August 8 a legal holiday, aligning with Gov. Hill of New York following the act.
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Gov. Harrison
Connecticut
Gov. Hill
New York
Baltimore Postmaster Removes Women Clerks After Sept Thirty
The new Democratic postmaster at Baltimore has notified the women clerks in the office that their services will be dispensed with after Sept. 30. The action signals a staffing reduction as part of reforms in the department following the change in administration.
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Baltimore
Postmaster Jones Allegedly Reforms Indianapolis Office
The Indianapolis postmaster, aided by Vice President Hendricks, replaces staff with Democrats and removes Republicans including a general and a widow. The New York Times notes drastic staffing changes and political motive. Mugwumps urge President to remove Jones citing Civil Service violations. Times Democrat speculates Hendricks could boost 1888 presidential bid.
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Aquilla Jones
Indianapolis
Hendricks
Jones
New York Times
Gen
Burnside
Mugwumps
Washington
Postmaster Jones
Democratic Party
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Prohibitionist Pomeroy Seeks District Commissioner Post
C Pomeroy of Kansas a former U S Senator turned Prohibitionist claims credit for aiding Cleveland in the last election. He urges rewards for political services and says he could swing Prohibition votes in Maryland and beyond to help the Democrats. He alleges the President paid mugwumps to retain Postmaster Pearson and implies further political trading.
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C. Pomeroy
Kansas
U. S
Cleveland
District of Columbia
Pearson
Chicago
St. John
Ohio
Pomeroy
Maryland
Gorman
Wise and Lee Vie for Virginia Governor in Bitter Nomination
Fitzhugh Lee was nominated by the Bourbon Democrats in Virginia, a White man’s party convention with 730 delegates and no Black delegates. The rival ticket backs Wise, appealing to common people, while Lee represents the White faction. Wise predicts a decisive victory, citing past margins and Democrats’ disaffection with Cleveland.
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Virginia
Bourbon Democracy
White Man’s Party of
Wise
Lee
Cleveland
Pattison Faction Waning in Pennsylvania Democrats
The Franklin Citizen notes the Pattison faction of the Democratic party in Pennsylvania is weakening in this section, suggesting the Governor and his allies face strong unpopularity among the mass of state Democrats.
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Pattison
Democratic Party
Pennsylvania
Franklin Citizen
Profits From Grant Biography Seen Grossly Exaggerated
The report on profits from the Grant family book is disputed. Their guaranteed share up to date stands at 42000 dollars and total receipts from the book are not likely to exceed 100000 dollars.
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Grant
Saloon Closures in St Louis Under High License Law
It is estimated that 250 wine and beer saloons in St Louis have closed since July 1 under the High License law and about 400 more, roughly a quarter of all city saloons, will shut during the growth.
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St. Louis
Downs Elixir Promises Cure for Common Cold
An advertisement asserts that Downs Elixir cures the common cold, endorsed by Johnson & Siegfried. It markets a rapid remedy and urges readers to try the product despite not detailing clinical proof or usage instructions.
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Siegfried
Grant Funeral Oration and Aftermath in Grim News
Reports from the era recount Gen Burver delivering the Lowell oration at Grant’s funeral, Col Grant planning a biography of his father, and Gen Stecet appointed to a 3500 dollar New York clerkship. Also notes Montefiore’s death, Rio’s Winnipeg treason verdict with Regina hanging, and fundraising for the Bartholdi Pedestal.
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Gen. Burver
Lowell
Grant
Gen. Stecet
Mit
New York City
Rio
Winnipeg
Regina
Sixth State Volunteer Firemen Convention at Harrisburg
The sixth convention of the Volunteer Fireman's Association of this State will meet in Harrisburg on September 15 to coincide with Harrisburgs centennial celebrations. Forty fire companies are invited and all Fire organizations in the State are urged to participate as the event garners statewide attention. The Pittsburg Commercial Gazette marks its hundredth year July 29, 1786, and remains a vigorous leading paper. The old stage coach the Flyer, once between Canandaigua and Rochester in 1849, now serves as a picnic hack at Trout Run. Two thousand workers resume at Pittsburg iron mills. trade indicators look brighter. Williamsport’s new city directory estimates a 28,000 population. The State Agricultural Society annual fair opens in Philadelphia mid-September.
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Harrisburg
Pittsburg
July Oil Report Notes Decline in Production and New Work
The Derrick reports July oil activity with lower output and more drilling. Tiona, Clarendon, Stoneham, and Glade show steady old-territory work. Dry holes appeared in June and July at Tiona southwest, Balltown lot 3195 northeast extension, and west of Cooper. Kinzua shows a dry hole and a small producer. Warren wildcats near Russellburg and east of Tidioute fail.
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Clarendon
Tiona
Stoneham
Glade
Old Territory
Balltown
N. F. Clark
Cooper
Reno Oil Co
Fertig & Henne
Henry’s Mills
Kinzua
Tidioute
Warren
Russellburg
Mandrake Bitters Offered With Satisfaction Guarantee
The proprietors Dr Henry Baxter's Mandrake Bitters advertise the motto the greatest good to the greatest number and sell a large bottle for 25 cents with a promise of refund if not satisfied. Johnson and Siegfried.
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Henry Baxter
Mandrake Bitters
Johnson& Siegfried
Letter and sale of Grant surrender letter revealed
Watersbury Connecticut July 28 report traces how a Century article on Fort Donelson led to the discovery and sale of the original unconditional surrender letter from U S Grant. Details recount Dr J K Wallace of Bantam and lawyer D C Kilbourne locating the missive, Webster Publishing purchasing it, and plans for Grant memoirs with copies for translation and plates for England Australia and other nations. The piece includes Grant's guarded stance on illustrations and his praise for Rosecrans.
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D. C. Kilbourne
Litchfield
J. K. Wallace
Bantam
Danbury
Kilbourne
C. L. Webster
Grant
New York
Webster Publishing Company
Webster
Europe
England
Australia
Mr. Webster
Why They Called Him Leader General Grant praised by Sherman for vision and decisive clarity
General Sherman explains that Grant’s quiet method of listening, selecting the best plan in a moment, and guiding battered armies with unwavering accuracy makes him the greatest commander of modern times. Sherman compares Grant with Napoleon Wellington and Moltke, underscoring geographic insight and strategic prowess.
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Sherman
Sheridan
Grant
Europe
Napoleon
Wellington
Moltke
Grant Emerges After Fort Donelson Surrender
Early morning Buckner sent a chivalrous note to Grant proposing armistice terms. Grant rejected with "unconditional surrender" and prepared to move on works. News made Grant the hero of the hour, earning nicknames and rekindling old assessments from peers and Lee.
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Buckner
Grant
Sam’ Grant
Academy
Sam
Lee
Chepultapec
President appoints pallbearers for Gen. Grant funeral
In Washioton on July 30 the President named pallbearers for General Grant's funeral. The list includes Gen. William T. Sherman Lieut Gen. Philip H. Sheridan Admiral David D. Porter Vice Admiral Stephen C. Rowan Gen. Joseph E. Johnston Gen. Simon B Buckner Hamilton Fish George S Boutwell George W Childs John A Logan George Jones and Oliver Hoyt, all noted figures from various states.
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Washioton
Grant
William T. Sherman
Phillip H. Sheridan
David D. Porter
Stephen C. Rowan
Joseph E. Johnston
Virginia
Simon B. Buckner
Kentucky
Hamilton Fish
New York
George S. Boutwell
Massachusetts
George W. Childs
Pennsylvania
John A. Logan
Illinois
George Jones
Oliver Hoyt
Governor Grants Militia to Attend Grant Funeral
Gov Hill authorized Col Waud to allow the Sixty fiftieth regiment of Buffalo to attend General Grant s funeral in New York with all costs paid by Buffalo citizens. He also permitted Connecticut s Adjutant General to let that state militia join the ceremonies and issued a general order allowing other state militia to enter without special application.
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Aubany
N. Y
Gov. Hill
Col. Waud
Buffalo
Gen. Grant
New York
Connecticut
Very Warm Facts Curies Heat Sweeps Illinois Iowa Nebraska
The article reports extreme heat across Illinois Iowa and Nebraska with temperatures from Des Moines 90 Keokuk 92 Dubuque 80 Omaha 82 Chicago 85 and Sioux City up to 98. Sunstrokes are noted and city work paused in Davenport due to heat. Osk Island shows 93 to 100 and Kansas City records 97 as the hottest day of the season.
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Curiaco
Ilinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Mercury
Des Moines
Keokuk
Dubuqua
Omaha
Chicago
Sioux City
Avenport
Ock Island
Ill
Kansas City
Memorial Address by K T Meade in Allegheny City
The Alleghenian reports that K T Meade formerly of Pittsfield Warren county delivered an able address at a July 31 memorial meeting in Allegheny City. The North Avenue M E church was crowded and the event drew great praise for Meade who, a 1884 Allegheny College graduate, is now reading law with Brown & Lambie of Pittsburgh.
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Alleghenian
Allegheny City
K. T Meade
Pittsfield
Warren County
North Avenue
M. E
Meade
Allegheny College
Brown & Lambie
Pittsburg
Gov Pattison Proclaims Aug 8 1885 a Commonwealth Holiday
Governor Pattison issues a proclamation honoring General Ulysses S. Grant. He designates Saturday August 8 1885, the day of Grant's burial, as a legal holiday and urges a cessation of business statewide.
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Pattison
Commonwealth
Ulysses S. Grant
Warren Electrical Light Company sought in 1885
Application will be made to the Governor on August 25 1885 by A J Hazeltine A H McKelvey C H Noyes J C Wells and M Beecher for incorporation of The Warren Electrical Light Company to supply light from electricity to partnerships and corporations in Warren Borough or nearby. Letters testamentary on the estate of Silas G Skill granted. creditors and claimants urged to render or present claims promptly.
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A. J. Hazeltine
A. H. McKelvey
C. H. Noyes
J. C. Wells
M. Beecher
Warren Electrical Light Company
Warren
Silas G. Skill
Spring Creek
Warren Co
County Court of Common Pleas
A. Allen
George Brooks
Long Island City
James Steadman
James Brown
Brokenstraw
Fanny Brown
Irvington
Horace W. Roberts
Warren Co. Pa
William P. Roberts
Minneapolis, Minn
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Matthew 8. Quay
Beaver
C. Merritt
Eldred
Robert A. Love
Farmington
D. A. Arird
Youngsville
DR. J. Burroughs
Sugar Grove
Honors
Fitzhugh Lee
Col. Grant
Sir Moses Montefiore
Bartholdi
The
New York World
Fund For
Music Hall
Watertown Times
Mr. Bonner
Mandy
Tremer
Hanlan
Point Pleasant
Marco
Warren Fair
Adirondack
Col. Lamont
Marshal McMichael
Canada
Bell
Qu’Appelle River Farming Company
Williamsport
State Agricultural Society
Philadelphia
Watersury
Conn
Century
Iam
U. S. Grant
Fort Donelson
Brown & Stone, Attys
Scvlicineil
WM. A.skiff
East Branch
James S. Warner
Common Pleas
Jane Warner
Empress
Washington Sunday Chronicle
Sunday Gazette
Newark_ Daily Register
Allentown
Lishment
L. Noel
Warren, Pa
D. I. Ball
Pendente
Knapp & Cable
J. H. Mitchell & Co
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Augusta
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J. H. Eddy
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Antwerp
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Bremen
Avre
Paris
Gothenburg
Christinia
Copenhagen
Cashier
J.T. Edwards
D. D
Scribner, Doyle
Allegheny
Galen, Warren Co
Warren Post Office
Galen, Pa
Ackley & Winchester
Johnson & Siegfried
Morck Brothers
Pululiaaus
Morck Bro’s
Sersall
Posepee
D. Shear
Terest
Waren Co
Walter A. Wood
W. Anson Wood
Chase Taylor & Co
Gowanda
Curtis
Remington
Buford
Buckeye
Jackson
Wetherill
NEW Hartford
Ee. J
BAYER
A. B. McKain & Son
Liberty and
Water Streets
P. Greenland
Episcopal Church
Mammoth Furniture Store
P. Greenlund
Hickory Street
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