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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Booth, Ballington, 1859- (search)
Booth, Ballington, 1859- Reformer; born in Brighouse, England, July 28, 1859; son of Gen. William Booth, the founder of the salvation army (q. v.). In 1885-87 he was the commander of the Salvation Army in Australia, and from 1887 till 1896 in the United States, when he withdrew and founded the volunteers of America (q. v.). In August, 1896, he was ordained a minister in Chicago. He has had in his wife Maud, who is a strong, popular lecturer, an able supporter.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Salvation army, (search)
(the first uniformed corps sent out)1880 First American headquarters opened in Philadelphia1880 First Rescue-home in England begun under the direction of Bramwell Booth1884 General Booth publishes his book, In darkest England, and the way out.Oct., 1884 Continental congress of Salvation Army of the United States begins its session in New York CityNov. 21, 1884 Ballington Booth appointed commander in the United States1887 Ballington Booth resigns and organizes the Volunteers of America 1896(the first uniformed corps sent out)1880 First American headquarters opened in Philadelphia1880 First Rescue-home in England begun under the direction of Bramwell Booth1884 General Booth publishes his book, In darkest England, and the way out.Oct., 1884 Continental congress of Salvation Army of the United States begins its session in New York CityNov. 21, 1884 Ballington Booth appointed commander in the United States1887 Ballington Booth resigns and organizes the Volunteers of America 1896
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Seward, William Henry 1801-1872 (search)
sition perilous, the miscreant escaped from Robinson, ran down-stairs, and sped away on a horse he had in readiness. Other persons were accused of complicity with Booth and Lewis Payne Powell in their murderous raid upon men high in office. The assassin was soon arrested; also suspected accomplices of Booth. Three of these (withBooth. Three of these (with Powell) were found guilty and hanged. Their names were David E. Herrold, George A. Atzerott, and Mary E. Surratt. The house of the latter was proved to have been a place of resort for Booth and his accomplices. Three others were sentenced to imprisonment, at hard labor, for life, and one for six months. President Johnson offereBooth and his accomplices. Three others were sentenced to imprisonment, at hard labor, for life, and one for six months. President Johnson offered $100,000 reward for the arrest of Jefferson Davis; $25,000 apiece for the arrest of Jacob Thompson, C. C. Clay, G. N. Saunders, and Beverly Tucker; and $10,000 for the arrest of W. C. Cleary. Mr. Seward never recovered fully from the shock of the accident and the assassin's attack. Retiring from public life in March, 1869,
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Volunteers of America, the (search)
Volunteers of America, the A philanthropic and religious organization, inaugurated in March, 1896, by Commander and Mrs. Ballington Booth in response to numerous requests on the part of American citizens. It is organized in military style, having as its model the United States army, but in conjunction with military discipline and methods of work it possesses a thoroughly democratic form of government, having as its ideal the Constitution of the United States of America. Its adherence to American principles has been further signalized by the movement having been incorporated in November, 1896. The object of the volunteers is to reach with the gospel of the Bible the millions of this and other countries which have hitherto been unreached by any existing religious organization. The fact is recognized that these untouched masses pervade every section of society, and while those of the lowliest walks of life—the poor, the vicious, the criminal, the drunkard, and others—will alwa