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Domestic News
May 1, 1903
The Kinsley Graphic
Kinsley, Edwards County, Kansas
What is this article about?
Galena, Illinois, celebrated the eleventh anniversary of Ulysses S. Grant's birthday on April 28 with decorations, large crowds, and an address by Hon. W. E. Gurley eulogizing the former president and general.
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GURLEY EULOGIZED GRANT.
Celebration of the Soldier-President's Birthday Brought Great Crowds to Galena, His Old Home.
Galena, Ill., April 28.—The eleventh successive celebration of Grant's birthday in Galena proved to be one of the most successful. The historic city was decorated in honor of the great hero, and the beautiful weather brought many visitors. The chief features of the programme was an address at Turner hall by Hon. W. E. Gurley, of Omaha, whose delineation of the character and achievements of Gen. Grant were enthusiastically received. From the same platform on previous anniversaries Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt and Charles Emory Smith had spoken.
Celebration of the Soldier-President's Birthday Brought Great Crowds to Galena, His Old Home.
Galena, Ill., April 28.—The eleventh successive celebration of Grant's birthday in Galena proved to be one of the most successful. The historic city was decorated in honor of the great hero, and the beautiful weather brought many visitors. The chief features of the programme was an address at Turner hall by Hon. W. E. Gurley, of Omaha, whose delineation of the character and achievements of Gen. Grant were enthusiastically received. From the same platform on previous anniversaries Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt and Charles Emory Smith had spoken.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
What keywords are associated?
Grant Birthday
Galena Celebration
Gurley Address
Turner Hall
Historical Anniversary
What entities or persons were involved?
Hon. W. E. Gurley
Gen. Grant
Mckinley
Roosevelt
Charles Emory Smith
Where did it happen?
Galena, Ill.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Galena, Ill.
Event Date
April 28
Key Persons
Hon. W. E. Gurley
Gen. Grant
Mckinley
Roosevelt
Charles Emory Smith
Outcome
the celebration was one of the most successful, with great crowds and enthusiastic reception of the address.
Event Details
The eleventh successive celebration of Grant's birthday in Galena featured decorations in honor of the hero, beautiful weather bringing many visitors, and an address at Turner hall by Hon. W. E. Gurley of Omaha delineating Grant's character and achievements.