Varied War Career Won the Day at Resaca
The late Gen. Lawrence Pike Graham died from an injury in July at Warm Springs Va and was cremated per his wishes. His ashes will join his wife’s on her coffin in Arlington Cemetery. Born January 8, 1816 in Amelia County Virginia, he served in the Seminole and Mexican Wars, the Civil War, and later held posts at Carlisle Barracks and with Gen. Hancock and Gen. Sherman. He retired in 1870, lived in Washington and New York, spent years abroad, then returned to 1 L Street NW, where he resided until his death.
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Lawrence Pike Graham
Providence
Warm Springs
Henhy
Arlington Cemetery
Graham
Virginia
Gen
Wigwam
Willam Graham
Amelia County
Washington
Lawrence
Zetulon Montgomery Pike
T dJest
Fort Fussap
Cornus Christi
Tex
Zachary Taylor
Wa.rahi
Dratoons
Charles Mayu
Taylor
Paulo Alto
Palo Alto
Ampudia
Sesa de Ota Palma
Max
Resaca de la Daima
Buena Vista
Orde
Calioenia
Commonwealth
Monterey
Mexico
California
Toy
Albuducrygue
NS. M
Leavenworth
Nat
Liar
Fort Randall
Heidwaite
Missouri River
New York
Fort
Yhebreit
Carlisle Barracks
Ger. McClellan
Trans- Anapolis
Diero
Cilnary
Hancock
Sherman
Fourth Cavalry
Texas
William Montrose Gra_ham
Fort Wood
Beviley Island
Europe
L Street
Rucker
Lieut
Pias
Combina
Dr Little C Osman Dead Veteran Physician Passes Away
Tattle C Gamun M D longtime resident of this city for twelve years died at 1 o clock yesterday at his daughter Mrs Harry Wyckoff 1308 Yale street northwest of debility due to old age and failing health Born in Warren County New Jersey in 183% he studied medicine at Columbian University and served as surgeon in charge of the government hospital at Alexandria during the Civil War He practiced in New Jersey before moving here in 1898 He leaves only one child Mrs Wyckoff and other distant relatives The funeral will be at 5 o clock this evening at the Wyckoff residence with Rev George B P Wilson officiating and the remains will be shipped to Easton Pennsylvania for interment in the family lot there
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Tattle C. Gamun
Harry Wyckoff
Yale Street
Osman
Warren County
N. J
Government
Alexandria
New Jersey
Wyckoff
Henry Wyckoff
War Department
Columbian University Medical School
Washington
Alexandria Hospital
George BP. Wilson
Assembly’s Presbyterian Church
Easton
Brothers Die Same Day in Maryland Deaths
William Dade aged seventy seven died at Mrs. Frank Pyles home in Boyds Montgomery County. His brother John H Dade eighty six died at his daughter Mrs James W Darbys home near Bogda late Wednesday. Both men connected to local politics and family lineage including Col Robert Townsend Dade and Rev Townsend Dade. Funeral for William Dade held at Mrs Pyles residence with burial at Monocacy Cemetery Beallsville.
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William Dade
Frank Pyles
Boyds
John H. Dade
James W. Darby
Bogda
Divie
Montgomery County
Isidor Rayner
United States
Robert Townsend Dade
Baltimore
Townsend Dade
Old Christ's Church
Alexandria
Buck Lodge
Anna Dade
Charlotte
N. C
Henry Davis
Monocacy
Beallsville
Cousin of Ex President Dies After Brief Illness
Capt Morrison Hoyt a Brooklyn native and Twenty third Regiment veteran, cousin of Grover Cleveland, held tax collector post in his hometown during Cleveland administration. He died September 11 at his summer home in Charry Valley after a short stomach cancer illness. Interment probable in Brooklyn. Also reports the death of John Wesley Dutton of North Capitol Street, a Civil War veteran, and notices for Mrs Ida Pritchard of Northeast with funeral details.
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Morrison Hoyt
Grover Cleveland
Charry Valley
Hoyt
Brooklyn
Twenty-third Regiment
National Guard of
New York
Cleveland
Capt. Hoyt
Industrial Transportation Company
The
Cumberland
Washington
German Day Preparations and Lincoln Park Concert Plan
United German Societies of Washington plan German Day on October 2 at Benning racetrack with races dancing and Caldwell's Orchestra. Event marks 222nd anniversary of German arrival. Lincoln Park concert by United States Engineer Band 7:30 pm with varied pieces led by Julius Kamper.
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United German Societies of Washington
Theodore G. Stoner
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Benning Racetrack
Caldwell
America
Philadelphia
T. G. Stoner
F. Miller
John, Buscher
Charles Gerert Gundlach
C. Siebert
Gregorikxramm
K. Voelekner
Y. Warneson
Emil Francke
Charles Strack
Henry Wuassmann
Stoner
Wisegund
Nd Weber
Krammi
Gourtz
Siebert
Hennig
Rothschilt
Privileges
Gundlach
Egloff
M Kramm
Schmidt
Miller
Wassmann
Warneson
Holzbeierlein
Dettes
Hammaland
Voelchner
Franke
Strack
Lincoln Park
United States
Maaleian
Julius Kamper
Barber of le Roesini
Ringleben Corp
Dorothy Vernon
Trovatore
Jolly Bisecksmiths
Mayor Collins Dies in Hot Springs at 64
Boston mourns Patrick A. Collins after a rapid death from hemorrhage of the bone at Hot Springs Virginia where he had gone for rest. The long time Democrat served in Congress from 1883 to 1889 and led the Irish Land League in America. He is survived by a widow two daughters and a son Paul. the city acts to set a new leadership.
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Virginia
Congress
Beaton
Boston
Patrick A. Collins
Hot Springs
M. J. Curran
Colling
United States
London
Tie
Collins
Daniel A. Whelton
Mayor Calling
Marie Collins
Charles Roy Stevenson
Paul
Aldermen
Ireland
Irish Land League
Wiliam Redmond
United Irish League of America
Redmond
Land League
Parnell
Sen
Collina
Pele
Peake and Ohio
Washington, D. C
Congressional Limited
Grover Cleveland
Sandwich
N. H
Life and career of Mr Collins in 19th century politics
Biography recounts a Boston Democrat who served in the state senate and house, chaired committees and conventions, and weighed a cabinet post before becoming consul general at London. It notes his 1866 mayoral bid, 1867 election, support for Ireland, marriage in 1873 to Mary F. Cary, and three children.
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Patrick A. Collins
London
Boston
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Mr. Collins
Cork
Ireland
Chelsea
Mass
Patrick
State House A Anand
Cleveland
Collins
Congress
Washington
Hotel Cecil
Mr. Cleveland
United States
Mary F. Cary
Willard Offered Position as Fairfax Resigns
Henry Fairfax of Loudoun resigns from the Virginia Corporation Commission to take effect upon a successor’s qualification. Gov. Montague offers the post to Lieut. Gov. Joseph E. Willard, who is in New York and has not decided. The appointment covers Fairfax's unexpired term. full term is six years, salary 4500.
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Fairfax
Corporation Commission
Washington Post
Richmond
Henry Fairfax
Loudoun
Montague
Joseph E. Willard
Col. Willard
New York
Senator's business ventures in Salisbury Realty Company
Salisbury North Carolina September 14 report notes the Salisbury Realty and Guaranty Company organized with officers J. M. Maupin Emil Clark C. W. Maupin W. F. Snyder and directors including Lee S Overman and J. M. Maupin The firm authorized capital is 100000 with 25000 paid in and plans a general real estate business plus loans guaranteed by the company.
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Lee S. Overman
New Realty Company
Washington Post
Salisbury
N. C
Salisbury, Realty and Guaranty Company
J. M. Maupin
Emil Clark
C. W. Maupin
W. F. Snyder
Lee S. Gverman
John 8. Henderson
A. I
Printers Stand Firm in Eight Hour Strike Push
Richmond Strikers report strong momentum from International Typographical Union president James M. Lynch. Locals adopt a vow against resignations for partnership offers in current firms, branding such moves as desertion.
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Richmond
Washington Fort
James M. Lynch
International Typographical Union
Indianapolis
Ind
Romance in pot of gold treasure tale unfolds
The tale centers on a supposed $44,900 gold hoard buried near Chesterfield County North Carolina by a Swedish captain after a century old voyage. Deputy Marshal Barnes asserts authentic information and heirs have pursued the buried treasure, which includes $5, $10 and $20 coins, despite previous failed searches.
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South Carolina
Charlotte
N. C
Chesterfield County
N.C
United States
Ben Harnes
Asheville
High Seas
Chesterfield
Barnes
Negro Murderer Hanged After Repeated Pardons
WII Adams a twenty one year old negro was hanged in Raleigh for the January murder of Mary Bridgers and her child. He had been tried twice and pardoned by Gov Glenn three times amid pleas of innocence. Special to The Washington Post reports the execution and prior appeals. Nearby dispatches note Tidewater Railway progress with depots planned at Jarratts and Gray and Confederate Veterans prep in Petersburg. Another item notes a shot fired at a Baltimore and Ohio train near Cumberland Maryland.
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Washington Post
Greensboro
Yancey Sloan
Raleigh
Petersburg
Tidewater Railway Company
Jarratts
Sussex County
Atlantic Coast Line Railway
Gray
Southern Railway
Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans of Virginia
William Harwood
Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio
Somerset and Cambria
Life Illumined By Leading Lights Of Literature
A mixed review of Ella Dann Moore’s volume arranging selections from authors on topics like Adversity and Virtue. Critics praise the organization and continuity, noting the book’s value beyond reference and its handsome binding. Publication details follow.
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Ella Dann Moorers
Moor
Longfellow
Bushnell
Emerson
Thackeray
Irving
Hugo
Balzac
Saint Pierre
Bible
Thomas
Kemnis
Luther
Byrne
Lamb
Keats
Matthew
Arnold
Orleans Picayune
Ashington Post
Neale Publishing Co
New York
Broadway
Fifth Ave
St. Washington
Eleventh Street
N. W
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Arlington
Seto
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Thas Stregis
Laraggoeris
Taglee
Amy
Neoware A
DR. Little C. Osman
John Wesley Dutton
North Capitol Street
Dutton
Robert Dutton
Seventy-third Illinois Volunteer Infantry
Grant Fost
Logan Command
Arlington Mational Cemetery
G. A
Ida Pritchard
Fourth Stres
Pritchard
Fortsmouth
Steven M. Pritchard
Rural Free Delivery Bureau
Post Olice Department
Charles C
Annie A. Meads
Charles
Eugene Meads
Hattie M. Smith
Benning
Mayor Collins
Long
Democrat
Renate
Democratic
Willard
Senator’s Business
Ventore
Webert W. Smith
First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church of
Louisville
Retail Furniture Dealers’ Association of Virginia
Norfolk
G. B. Sydnor
J. A. Gilandur
Charlottesville
Phillips
Jurgens
Freenon
Lynchburg
Thurman
Roanoke
Cox
Newport News
Thomas E. Swicegood
Southern
Spencer
Sam Jones
Bristol
Washington Beach
Bristol, Tenn
Chautaugia
Elherly
Trick
S. Neighbors
State Street
Ghurets
Davis, W. Va
Davis
W. Va
Sussex
Lumber Company
Fairmont
Elliott Herrick Lumber Company
Mason
Circuit Court
James D. Chariton
W. B. Moses & Sons
Sleepy Hollow
Lair
T the
Urnutt
F St
Cor
Iyesets
Tidewater Railway
Rockwood
Winchester
G. M. Hoekman
Stonesville
Danville
Roosevelt
Board of Aldermen
Common Council
Hawk
Robert Jefferson
Edward Jefferson
D. C. Mayo
D. CC
Mayo
Shulst Oo Tno
Luis Brea Realcuy
Carate
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Palais Royal
Specney
Brewster's Millions
Wings of the Morning
Gordon Keith
Alice of Old Vincennes
Siracinescu
Wolfville Days
the Amateur Cracksman
Janice Meredith
Castle Cranegerow
the Lady Paramount
Graystark
Misissippi Bubble
Hearts Courageous
the Castaways
Caccilia
the Master Christian
Forest Lovers
the Virginian
Abbey Press
Black Rock
Northwest
Philip- 9 Pines
Pacific Island
Sinee Day Linee Ford
Evalyn Emerson
the Palais Royal
Lisner
Eley Palheteeil
Amusum
Columbia
Nixon & Zimmerman Opera Company
Simon Simple
Henry W. Savage
Exquisit
Tixley and Luders
Woodland
Harry Bulger
WEW National Theater
Louis James
Norman Wackett
Richelieu
Mary Mannering
Kernan
Matinee Daily
Avenue Girls
Dida
See
Beautiful Being
Woon, Reilly and Wood
Chase
Vausville
Willie Kleene
Mark Murphy
Flying Ribbuns
Baxter
Southwick
Mostion Pictures
May
J. W Lafayette Opera House
Longen Albaugh, Jr
Mason & Mason
Idelyne Cotten
Winn Ow Reops
Fritz
Sherlock FE
Omeay
Sato
St.n. W
U. S. Tressury
Boeing
U. S. Marine Band
Capital
Fey
14Th St
Try
Pa. Ave
New Willard Hately
Main
Fulton’s
Winth Street
Charles C. Lancaster
Rerbert Smith
Ports Rice
Lancaster
F Swarth
Washington, D.C
Supreme Court Bar
Newepap
Washington Gas Light
10Th St
NW. W
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