Albany’s Military Day Battle at Flint River Flats
Thousands witnessed the staged clash titled the Battle of Flint River Flats in Albany during Governor’s Day events. General Preer’s forces held a fortified position as General Spence led a skirmish march, culminating in a dramatic charge and a dramatic allied victory. The day featured cadet exhibitions, peaceful crowds, and evening lectures and concerts as part of the Georgia Chautauqua program.
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Flint River Flats
Albany
Peter Preer
Balloon Corps
Preer
A. R. B. L. Spence
Spence
Milledgeville
General Spence
Rawson
Georgia Military College
Aftershock Strains San Francisco Relief Efforts Grow
San Francisco relief centers at the Presidio care for about 22,000 people in tents with 60,000 more expected. Lights reopen at night as coroner crews move bodies from Portsmouth and Washington squares. The burned district spans about 453 blocks with around 60,000 buildings destroyed. Regulators face disarmament as vigilance committees face blame for deaths. Water restrictions increase to one faucet per block while militia remains in place. Governor Pardee misses meetings citing late notice.
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Schmitz
Tilden
Citizens
Pardee
Fort Mason
Havana Declares Free of Yellow Fever
Health authorities in Havana announce the city is free from yellow fever with no current cases and the general health of the city described as good despite quarantine measures.
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Havana
Eldge
Fire Claim Four At Frankermouth Hotel
A blaze at a hotel in Frankermouth Mid April left two people burned to death and four seriously injured. The fire destroyed the building and authorities reported frantic efforts to evacuate guests as firefighters battled the flames. The incident disrupted local plans as emergency crews investigated the cause.
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