Grand Army Encampment Elects Shaw Commander in Chief
The thirty third national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic ends as Col Albert D. Shaw of Watertown New York is unanimously elected commander in chief. Resolutions urge rule 14 relief, pension reforms, and raising widow incomes. flags returned to the South and sons of veterans denied membership. Adjournment follows with officers elected and key events noted along the Delaware river celebrations.
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Congress
Col. Shaw
New York
Indiana
Sons of Veterans
Detroit
Philadelphia
Grand Army of the Republic
Albert D. Shaw
Watertown
N. Y
Leo Bassieur
St. Louis
W. C. Johnson
Cincinnati
Shaw
Rassieur
Johnson
Sexton
Pension Bureau
Thesaas J. Stewart
Pennsylvania
Irving Robbins
Indianapolis
M. Minton
Louisville
William H. Baker
Lynn
Mass
Jacob L. Guinn
Maryland
North Atlantic
New Jersey
Delaware River
Academy of Music
Avenue of Fame
James A. Sexton
The
Julia B. Slade
Naval Veterans
George L. Leavy
Chicago
Friction over camp plans dominates Sons of Veterans encampment
Detroit reports the eighteenth annual Sons of Veterans encampment debating whether to camp with the G A R or separately. Divided opinion, with a resolution proposing 1900 encampment in Chicago to unify under G A R, while Syracuse Milwaukee vie for next location. About 200 delegates attend. Milwaukee diocesan council set for Sept 19 20 to discuss diocese split. Wisconsin storm losses reach $30000 in farm buildings.
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Detroit
Sons of Veterans
Resolutions Committee
Chicago
Sons
Syracuse
New York
Milwaukee
I. L. Shepard
A. W. Jones
Youngstown, C
Newton J. McGuire
Indianapolis
Rev. W. J. *Atton
Marinette
Wis
Ladies’ Aid Society
Cadillac
Milwaukee Episcopal Diocese
All Saints’ Cathedral
General Convention of the Episcopal Church
Chippewa Falls
Rain Ends Two-Month Drought in Overisel Michigan
Rain fell in Overisel on Monday night the first in two months but was light and did little good. Reformed church members held special meetings and prayed for rain.
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Overisel
Mich
Reformed Church
Ball Family Tragedy Deepens Mystery In Greentown Killings
Kokomo Indiana September 8 The Greentown double tragedy continues to baffle investigators as James Ball allegedly killed his father in law Henry Murden and then took his own life with motives still unknown Mrs Ball recounts that James appeared to be asleep minutes before rising and committing the act and asks what she must do after finding him.
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Kokomo
Ind
Greentown
James Ball
Henry Murden
Ball
Mrs. Ball
Jim
Tragic Knife Attack in Clinton Public Custody
In Clinton Iowa on September 8 John Cunningham a 35 year old single man in officers custody suddenly produced a concealed knife and cut his throat. He died despite surgical care.
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Clinton
John Cunningham
Otficers
Markets Report From Chicago And Other Cities
Chicago markets show hogs receipts around 19 000 with pigs selling 3 40 to 4 50 and heavy packing up to 4 65. Cattle receipts about 7 500 with steers priced from 4 00 to 6 85 and cows and heifers down to 2 25 and 3 00. Sheep receipts 15 000 with western lambs 5 50 to 6 10 and natives 2 75 to 4 60. East Buffalo figures list hogs 4 65 to 4 70, cattle 5 00 to 7 75 veals 5 00 to 7 75, and sheep 2 50 to 4 50. St Louis and Milwaukee grain quotes show wheat around 67 to 76 cents and corn 30 to 31 cents, oats 22 cents, rye around 53 cents, barley firm. Detroit prices note cash white wheat 70 cents and red 71 cents bid.
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Chicago
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live
St. Louis Grain
St. Louis
Milwaukee Grain
Milwaukee
Chicago Grain and Produce
Chicago Board of Trade
McKinley Face in Union Stone Clash at Chicago Federal Build
The Stonecutters Union threatens action if a non union corner stone is laid at Chicago's federal building. Architect Cobb cites Maine non union cutters tied to a so called Legal Granite Cutters union, while union leaders insist only union cut stone will be used and may demand its removal if non union work proceeds.
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Chicago
McKinley
Sullivan
Seale
Stont
Federal
Cobb
Union
Dearborn Street
Jackson Boulevard
Stonecutters’ Union
Washington
John Peirce
Hallowell
Granite Cutters’ National Union
Maine
Peirce
Granite Cutters’ Union
National Granite Cutters’ Association
J. J. Ryan
Fate of Dreyfus at hand in final trial phase
Rennes September 8 The Dreyfus trial nears verdict after Major Carriere speech. Colonel Jouaust excludes Schwartzkoppen and Parmizardi testimony and Labor seeks telegraph or rogatory commission delivery. Schwartzkoppen and Parmizardi refuse to testify, compounding proceedings.
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Rennes
Dreyfus
Major Carriere
M. Labori
Jouaust
Schwartzkoppen
Major Parmizardi
Labor
Schwartzkoppen and
Parmizardi
Fair Doctor Heiress Scoop Sparks Estate Hint
A letter from Muncy Pa claims Dr May Reid inherits 500000 from an aunt named Butler who once lived with her. Reid, new to Racine, recalls occasional support from the aunt and a distant Paris connection. The notice hints at family estrangement and a Detroit trip tied to her mother’s death.
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Racine, Wis
May Reid
Muncy
Emma Montgomery
Reid
Butler
Paris
Miss Montgomery
Priest Mather Brady Weds Adie Gwynn in St Louis
Quietly married last week in St Louis, Mather Brady a Roman Catholic priest and Adie Gwynn of Quincy. Brady came to Quincy for Franciscan retreat and was cared for by Gwynn at St James hotel after illness. Marriage implies Brady's retirement from the church. bride is about 30, lifelong Quincy resident.
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Quincy, Lls
Mather Chas, Brady
Addie Gwynn
St. Louis
Brady
Quincy
St. James
Gwynn
Quincey
Joliet Electric Car Line Sought by County Board
Joliet city officials announce that the Chicago and Joliet Rapid Transit plans ask the Will county board to permit building an electric line from Joliet’s northern terminus in Lockport through Lockport and Dulage townships to the Cook county line. The move signals the first practical step toward Joliet Chicago electric service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Chicago
Boyle recounts oil speculation losses and price fixing stance
Washington reports P C Boyle testifying before the industrial commission on oil industry speculation from its start to the 1900s. He cites about 100 million dollars lost by the public and credits Standard Oil and the Producers' Protective association with ending gambling on oil sales. He frames Pure Oil as a trust and discusses labor conditions and company roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
P. C
Boyle
Phillips
Commission
David Kirke
Producers’ Association
Pure Oil
Evidence Confirms Clarke Case False Claims
The witness testified ex agent Clarke’s story was false while Boyle defended Standard Oil’s press influence as fair. Matthews of Standard in Columbus denied Clarke’s charges on price misconduct and tainted oil claims, noting Clarke was discharged under a cloud.
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Clarke
Boyle
Standard Company
Smyth Boyle
B. A. Matthews
Columbus
W. H. Clarke
Newark
Standard
Matthews
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Charles H. Vorheis
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Prank Stewart
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Casey Bros
Feed and Sale Stable
Hotel Allen
G. H. Pratt
Optician
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E. M. McConaughy
Orrick
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Southeast Corner Square
Columbia Corner
Washtinton, LA
Washington, Sept
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Luther Bright
Southern Indiana Railway
Alton, Ills
J. P. Bellenger
Joseph Riley
Hattie Watson
Bellenger
Watson
Key West
Fla
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David Deboe
Zeeland
Drs. J. H
H. C. Hull
Physicians and Surgeons
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Nat'l Bank
East Matin
P. W. McElwain
Wasuinaron Lowa
Marsh W. Bailey
Downstatia
City Hall
C. J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Bear Alberson's Grocery
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W. E. Anderson, M. D
Klein's Clothing
Ida Bailey
Geo. W. Hay
Graham Opera House
Washington Street
Kemble
Kenne_e FLOWER Co
Oskaloosa
City ‘Hus
Ocall
Frank Rogers
VTA Medical CO
Jackson & Clinton Sts
Schneider
R, A, Riley
Gottine
West Delong’s
T. T. Keeley
W. Washington Street
H. Sanford
Feed and Sale
T. J. Dempsey
Side Square
National Bank
J. H. Young
W. Kk. Jeffrey
A. Anderson
Gash
J.T. Anderon
Washington County
Capital
Wings Bank
Jon
Krox
A. Wurm
H. Keck
V. P
M. Keen
Ass't
First National Bank
Wm. Blair
A. H. Wallace
0. H. Keck
L. D. Robinson
Jank Stewart
J. F. Henderson
W. H. Butterfield
Crall
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