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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1915

Page

12

Diary of a Civil War veteran recalls Anacostia scare and selfless acts

A veteran recounts volunteering in April 1861 and guarding Anacostia Island during a Washington alarm when Confederates were reported. He describes a fake cannon, a narrow escape at Antietam, and his service from enlistment to captain and later major, marking the fiftieth anniversary commemoration with fellow veterans on Traesylvania Avenue.

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Hunt Street Car Thieves Crackdown Under City Watch

Inspector Grant announced last night that detectives and clerks would distribute arrest tickets to track thieves operating on crowded streetcars. A Citizens committee met to finalize plans for Veterans and Ladies Repeal events and other preparations for Wednesday night.

Grant Edward # Haase Department Mad Pulliaan Irene Ata Purpoas Watechna Cheeves

Pension Bureau welcomes veterans with Marine Band concert

The Pension Bureau on Judiciary Square hosted veterans and friends with elaborate preparations and a Marine Band concert. Officials offered information on pending pension claims, with a private hospital and trained nurses on site. A free souvenir booklet with agency photos and division details was distributed.

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Fought Against His Brother in Civil War Tale of Peters brothers

Mar Matthew Peters of Chicago spoke at a Hindi delegation meeting recounting his Civil War clash with his brother Samuel Peters. Born in New Orleans, Samuel died last November as Confederate veterans honored the dead member of the Third Louisiana cavalry. Matthew learned their parents hailed from a Bavarian village after decades of searching.

Mar Matthew Peters Chicago Maj . Peters New Orleana Mar Peters Samuel New Orleans Tell Samuel Matthew Ohio Seventh Ohio Volunteers Seniltzer Third Louisiana Cavalry Maj Peters Bavarian Alps Mattt Arave Mmsterle Louisiana Cavalr

Illinois Leads Fight Over GAR Central Headquarters

Illinois delegates led by John Snyder and Maj Robert Mann Woods vow to oppose a permanent GAR headquarters in Washington arguing it would strip rank and file of power. Midwest and western states weigh in with mixed opinions while Indiana Iowa Michigan oppose or split on the issue as debate centers on centralizing control versus preserving veteran participation.

Plan Congress Grand Army of the Republic Washington Illinois John Snyder Robert Mann Woods G A. R Ebbitt Hotel G Afi Middle West Northwest Southwest Taois Indiana Raleigh Hotel Imteia Towa Michigan Nhnels Elvic GAR Ilinois May Woods Thia John M. Snyder Department of Hl

City encampment clash over press seats on reviewing stand

Friction emerged as Grand Army managers refused press accommodations on the presidential reviewing stand for parade coverage. Grand Army veterans claimed all 1,000 seats are needed for veterans and families. The President and cabinet, plus diplomatic corps, have 230 seats allotted.

Frank B Lord Citizens Committee Grand Arms Presidentia Grand Army

Veterans Events Highlight Washington Reunion Day

Today features a Sixth Army Corps reunion at Fort Stevens and a Veteran Signal Corps gathering at Mount Tabor Church. Public tours of ships near Highway bridge run 10 to 11:30. Lincoln Memorial tree planting by the Woman's Relief Corps at 2. Cavalry drill at White Lot and a Wright grave ceremony at 3. Lincoln Old Guard reunion, Fort Stevens, and Fort De Russey tours follow. Evening welcome signals and a reception at Camp Emery head the program.

Lincoln Memorial Potomac Park Woman’s Relief Corps Alry Wilbur Wilder Horatio G. Wright Sixth Army Corps Maine Department of the Woman’s Relief Corps G. A. R Wil

Grand Army events close district buildings for parade

District commissioners ordered the building closed tomorrow to honor Grand Army veterans marching in the anniversary parade. All annual salary employees receive leave to attend the procession while per diem staff report today to handle assignments. Massachusetts delegates arrived with former Senator D. B. Denny, a former commander of Worcester Post 10, later staffer to Gov Walsh. Open house for the Potomac G A A at ATL Hall begins today at 10 o'clock under Col Faunce and Cal Weaver. Lunch by Freund. Reunions and gatherings span Camp Emery, Fourth Army Corps HQ, and various posts, with details on attendees and regimental affiliations. Private Dalzell of Dayton, Ohio, delegates as AR of Ohio, will march with his old flag.

Grand Army Massachusetts D. B Denny Boston Mays Gov Walsh Denny No 10 Worcester Mass Department of the Potomac G AA G Atl Hall Pennsylvania Avenue Col E Faunce Cal $ Weaver Freund Private Dalzell Dayton Citizens’ Committee Camp Emery GAR H A Johnson William F Gude Grant Citizens' Committee

Old Comrades Reunite at Camp Emery GAR Encampment Arrival

Thousands of veterans arrive for Camp Emery in Washington with 7000 registered and crowds at Union Station and Raleigh Hotel. Commander Palmer welcomed by William F Gude as the Red Cross station aids visitors. delegations from Michigan Iowa Illinois Indiana Maine Minnesota Delaware and more descend on the city for the encampment events.

AN Statea Hotela Palmer Union Station Gude Raleigh New York New Jersey California Indiana Iowa Massachusetts Nevada Ohio Vermont Pennsylvania Women's Relief Corps Daughters of Veterans, Ladies of the G, Aba National Patriotic Instructors' Association Michigan Illinois Maine Minnesota Delaware Mississppi William F Gude Citizens District of Columbia

G A R Organizers Arrive For Raleigh Meeting

One hundred delegates of the National Association of Patriotic Instructors gathered in Raleigh as headquarters opened with National President John B Lewis of Chicago presiding. Commander-in-Chief C Sherman and several veterans groups were welcomed amid addresses by speakers from Massachusetts Connecticut Illinois Kansas and other states. Survivors of Burnside expedition and Ninth Army Corps meet for reunion at the New Oxford this afternoon.

Burnside Expedition Ninth Army Corps Society New Oxford Hotel War Department Treasury Navy Department Navy Yard Interior Department Government Printing Office New Hampshire Association Battery First Street J. F Merry Iowa Raleigh National Council of Administration Othrer Business Women's Veteran Corps Rhode Island Driscoll Henry J. Pickersgill Joseph Gough Augustine A. Mann Philip C Chase John T Kenyon Murdock C. McKenzie William F Comrie David C. Wyatt Christopher H. Carpenter John M Burdick Elisha H. Rhodes Fred Arnold Charlee Gray Andrew K . McMahon Benjamin L Hall Gideon Spencer Samuel W . Adlen Ezra Dixon Thomas M Holden George Hi Cheek Ebbitt Department of Colorado Wyoming F. O Burdick Boulder Cole W . Comstock Denver Keene Department of Oregon Thin City Minnie Horseman Dragon Department The Woman's Relief Corps New Oxford Alabama Arkansas Kansas Oklahoma Florida Georgia South Carolina Minois Maine Oregon Sterling Nebraska Powhaten Minnesota Harrington Maryland Connecticut Wallace Delaware Hamilton Missouri South Dakotawa Robert W McBride Supreme Court of Indiana Bar Association of Lincoln Fifteenth and D Streets George C Ashman Western Reserve Medical College Cleveland Ohio Dr. Ashman McBride Paul Metgger J D Raikes George K Laubender G. G Banks Jefferson Koontz J C Rhodes National Association of Patriotic Instructors John B Lewis Chicago C Sherman Sons of Veterans Sarah Fulton Woman 4 Relief Corps Lula VM Carin Daughters of Veterans Katherine Flood Church of Our Father Lewis Alexander Blackburn Massachusetts Lillian C Carey Town Nellie D Orchard Peters Llinois Patrick II Coones

Condemnation Proceeding for Alley Openings in DC Squares

The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia authorities announce a condemnation petition under section 1608 for opening extending and widening alleys in squares 2877 8085 2540 and 2876 in DC. A five member jury will assess damages and benefits with the United States marshal serving process and publication required in three newspapers by October 22 1915. The court orders landowners to appear by October 12 1915 and comply with service and proceedings culminating in a final award.

Stpreme Court OF the District of Columbia Holding & District Court District of Columbia District Court District of Columbia United States Washington Evening Star Washington Times Washington Best Seal I. R. Young

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