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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dayton
Citizens’ Committee
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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.
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Illinois
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Minnesota
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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.
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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.
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