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The John A. Logan monument in Chicago's Lake Front Park was unveiled on July 22 with a large crowd, military parade, and speeches. John A. Logan III pulled the cord, and it was presented to Illinois by Henry W. Blodgett, accepted by Governor Tanner, with oration by George R. Peck. Secretary Alger represented the U.S. government.
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An Immense Crowd Witnesses the Ceremonies at Chicago.
Chicago, Ill., July 22. The John A. Logan monument in Lake Front park was dedicated with much pomp this afternoon. A few minutes past 1 o'clock John A. Logan III., the five-year-old grandson of the "Black Eagle," pulled the silken cord which parted the veils concealing the magnificent likeness of the great commander as he rallied the broken ranks of the federal troops and then led them on to victory before the city of Atlanta on July 22, 1864.
Reviewing stands lined the broad thoroughfare facing the monument. Window space was at a premium. As 1 o'clock, the hour set for the unveiling, drew near the jam became almost unbearable.
The work of the committee in charge of the dedication was perfect. The immense body of troops was handled without a hitch. President McKinley was unable to leave Washington, but the government was well represented by Secretary of War Russell A. Alger.
Shortly before 1 o'clock the reviewing stand at the monument began filling with distinguished personages. Seats were provided for 5,000. Governor Turner and suite, of Illinois; Governor Scofield and suite, of Wisconsin; Governor Mount and suite, of Indiana, and Governor Holcomb and staff, of Nebraska, were among the first to enter, following immediately after the presentation committee.
The boom of cannon on board the revenue cutters Gresham, Fessenden and Calumet, anchored in the bay, announced the hour of 1.
Henry W. Blodgett, chairman of the presentation committee, on behalf of the commissioners, presented the monument to the state, and amid the rattle of artillery little "Jack III." tugged at the silken cord, the veils fell from the statue and the thousands applauded.
Again the artillery salute rent the air as the United States band struck up the "Battle Scenes of the War."
Governor John R. Tanner, in a short speech, accepted the monument on behalf of Illinois and gave way to the orator of the day, George R. Peck. Mr. Peck paid an eloquent tribute to the soldier-statesman, with whom he served as a comrade in arms.
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Chicago, Ill.
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July 22
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the monument was successfully unveiled and dedicated to the state of illinois without incident.
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A large crowd gathered in Lake Front Park for the dedication ceremony. John A. Logan III unveiled the statue by pulling a silken cord at 1 o'clock, accompanied by artillery salutes and music. The monument was presented by Henry W. Blodgett to the state and accepted by Governor John R. Tanner, followed by an oration by George R. Peck honoring the Civil War general.