More Than Twenty Thousand Attend Confederate Veterans Reunion
Southern veterans march through Birmingham as 20 000 plus visitors fill the city for the fourth annual United Confederate Veterans reunion. Flags, floats, and crowds decorate Brextonam Alabama with governors Jones Turney Tillman Hogg and Stone in attendance. The Winnie Davis Wigwam seats 10 000 as delegates enroll and discuss southern history and school adoption of a southern history book.
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Ala
Birmingham
United Confederate Veterans
South
Jones
Alabama
Turney
Tennessee
Tillman
South Carolina
Hogg
Texas
Stone
Mississippi
Winnie Davis
F. 8. Ferguson
Ellison Capers
Fox
Joan B. Gordon
Historical Committee
Stephen D. Lee
Berry
Arkansas
Clement A. Evans
Georgia
Syrup of Figs Promises Pleasant Clearing Remedy
The advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant and refreshing tonic that cleanses the kidneys bowels and blood, dispels colds and bodily discomforts, and is the sole remedy of its kind. Sold in 50c and 1 bottle sizes via druggists with prompt delivery and a note against substitutes.
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California Fig Syrup CO
Francisco
Mogriville
Proclamation Expected On Coxey Army In Washington
Washington April 23 commissioners of the District of Columbia will issue a statement to prevent disruption of peace by Coxey and his followers. President Cleveland favors action to deter extremists as his advisers warn of possible riots. Troops march toward Mort Coxey and reports suggest possible coal miners along the Frederick line may act.
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Coxey
Hagerstown
Wasuixetos
District of
Colamba
Washington
Mort Coxzey
Harknstown
Army of the Commonweal
Wade
Turner's Gap
Fort Meyer
Frederick
Coalion
Montgomery County
Telegraph Brevities from the South
Holcombe Richardson, son of Columbus editor, is improving after a critical illness in Knoxville. A Savannah club forms to oppose long time political figure Waring Russell. The South will retain fast, reliable coast-to-coast mail service, with Atlanta leaders hinting at a continued role in national networks.
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Holcombe Richardson
Richardson
Columbus
Knoxville
Savannah
Waring Russell
South
New York
Atlanta
Tariff fight to shape House control in party splits
Washington April 21 The uncertainty of politics and looming fines for absences push Democrats to speed a tariff bill despite risks. Southern Democrats may act individually, while Republicans brace for a strong campaign led by Keech and a looming split with Populists shaping regional strategy. A private organization forms to resist national control amid coalition shifts.
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Washinaton
House
Senate
Mr. Smith
Keech
Republican Committee
Ublicans
Socratic Committee
Industrial Conditions and Labor Strikes Report
The Tradesman’s weekly industrial review notes coal miners striking in Birmingham and Tellico districts Alabama Tennessee, unsettled business, with thousands out of work yet expected a short strike. Freight rate cuts to northern and southern points take effect May 1 amid ongoing labor troubles and adequate fuel supplies for a month. In other lines, cold affects not as disastrous as anticipated. Indiana yields brief note of gold discovery near Logansport.
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Tradesusin
Caratraxcoua
The
Tradesman
South
Birmingham
Tellico
Alabama
Tennessee
Lenin
Judge Tally Arrested In Skelton-Ross Murder Case
Judge John B. Tally, circuit court judge, has been arrested and charged with complicity in the murder of Baker Ross related to the Skelton case. Ross was killed Feb 4 by the Skelton brothers and a cousin over the seduction of Annie Skelton. Tally demanded arrest after learning of his indictment and was granted bail following a corpus petition.
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Skelton-Ross
Supreme Court
Tally
W. L. Stephens
City Court of Ports
Breckinridge's Strength and Oratory Seen Unstoppable
A World dispatch from Lexington Kentucky reports Breckinridge holds stronger backing than ever for the congressional race. Ex Confederates unite behind him and expect his nomination. Businessmen and politicians broadly support Breckinridge with details to unfold after the May campaign kickoff.
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New York
Lexington
Breckinridge
Lockhart
Prechanans
Bat Te Nee
Colobel Breckinrons
Fleming Injuries From Horse Attack Leave Augusta Man Disfigured
Araveta Ga April 20 The Augusta Legislator William H Fleming remains in fragile condition after a horse kick. His left eye is lost and right eye at risk of inflammation. His upper jaw bone is dislocated and his right leg shows a fracture. Dr Calhoun of Atlanta has been summoned to attempt saving him.
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Augusta
Araveta
William H. Fleming
Dr. Calhoun
Atlanta
Mr. Fleming
Flemi
Jarvis Appointed to Fill Vance Vacancy in Senate
Ex Gov Thomas J Jarvis has been appointed United States senator to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Zebulon B Vance by Governor Carr and the honor has been accepted The appointment is generally well received and Jarvis is expected to seek the seat in the next legislature term to ensure a western candidate holds the remainder of Vances term.
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Wernor Carr
Zebulon B. Vance
Thomas J. Jarvis
United States
Vance
Carr
Jarvis
Ransom
Blind Tigers Win Freedom in Wake of Court Ruling
After the state supreme court set aside the dispensary law, over 200 blind tigers reportedly revived quickly. Officials say many resumed operations, and patrons flocked to venues, as authorities moved to assess the sudden resurgence.
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Clanvestoy
State Supreme Court
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