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Domestic News
March 1, 1900
The Madison Daily Leader
Madison, Lake County, South Dakota
What is this article about?
The annual encampment of the Minnesota G.A.R. and allied bodies opened in Minneapolis on March 1 at Century Hall. Mayor James Gray welcomed delegates, with Department Commander Searle responding. Contest for department commander between J.F.R. Foss and Gideon S. Ives.
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MINNESOTA VETERANS.
Annual Encampment of the G. A. R. Opens at Minneapolis.
MINNEAPOLIS, March 1.-The annual encampment of the Minnesota G. A. R. and the meetings of the allied bodies are in session at Minneapolis. The encampment sessions are held at Century hall.
Mayor James Gray welcomed the delegates, and Department Commander Searle responded.
The encampment then opened in regular form.
The contest for department commander lies between J. F. R. Foss of the naval veterans and Gideon S. Ives, former lieutenant governor.
Annual Encampment of the G. A. R. Opens at Minneapolis.
MINNEAPOLIS, March 1.-The annual encampment of the Minnesota G. A. R. and the meetings of the allied bodies are in session at Minneapolis. The encampment sessions are held at Century hall.
Mayor James Gray welcomed the delegates, and Department Commander Searle responded.
The encampment then opened in regular form.
The contest for department commander lies between J. F. R. Foss of the naval veterans and Gideon S. Ives, former lieutenant governor.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Social Event
What keywords are associated?
Minnesota Veterans
Gar Encampment
Minneapolis
Century Hall
Department Commander Contest
What entities or persons were involved?
James Gray
Searle
J. F. R. Foss
Gideon S. Ives
Where did it happen?
Minneapolis
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Minneapolis
Event Date
March 1
Key Persons
James Gray
Searle
J. F. R. Foss
Gideon S. Ives
Outcome
encampment opened in regular form. contest for department commander between j. f. r. foss and gideon s. ives.
Event Details
Annual encampment of the Minnesota G. A. R. and meetings of allied bodies in session at Minneapolis, held at Century hall. Mayor James Gray welcomed the delegates, and Department Commander Searle responded.