Georgia Lost Confederate Home Bill Sparks Outrage
A Georgia legislature defeated the bid to accept the Confederate Veterans home from trustees for the poor veterans. Vote stood 94 against and 2 in favor. Public anger spread nationwide with New York circles and ex-Confederates denouncing the decision as ungrateful. Georgia lawmakers faced pressure to reconsider as veterans vow to pursue action to restore honor.
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Catn
Southern Empire State
Lastsa
Confederate Veterans' Home
Georgia
Georgius
New York
Georgia House of Representatives
Henry Vi ‘Grady
Disastrous Wreck on Western North Carolina Line Near Statesville
Describes a catastrophic wreck on the Richmond and Danville line at Third Creek trestle two miles west of Statesville. About 30 or more killed and 15 wounded, with many yet to be identified. Engineed by West, the train plunged seventy feet into the creek after the trestle collapsed in the early hours, amid a night of cries and splashing water. Only two passengers escaped unhurt.
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Cuarorre
N. C
North Carolina
Nort Carolina
Richmond & Danville
Third Creek
Statesville
Salisbury
West
Atlanta Constitution Under Fire Over Confederate Home Bill
In Atlanta the House debated a resolution sarcastically censuring the Atlanta Constitution editor for its stance on the Confederate home bill. The fray drew sharp exchanges, signaling deep anger as representatives argued over policy and press commentary. The measure to table the resolution passed 09 to 52 amid noisy proceedings.
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Atlanta
Mr. Wright
Effingham
Howell
Boifouillet
Wright
Atlanta Constitution
Constitution
Fleming
Atkinson
Columbia
Baldwin
Belfouiliet
Berner
Jackson of
Heard
Smith
Butts
Atlanta Scrubs
Bill
Gas supply diminishes in Indian Field prompting meter system
Reports from Indianapolis detail continuing reductions in natural gas output as wells exhaust. industry officials note fields near the center are now tapped and new wells must open frequently. The aim is to curb waste and implement a fixed yearly charge under a rationed gas usage plan.
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Inpiaxapolis
Indianapolis
Frog Teale
Names floated for interstate commission vacancy
Washington August 27. Several names are suggested to fill the vacancy left by Bragg including Hon A D Casile r and Hon Henry BR Shorter chairman of the Alabama railroad commission. It is believed Mr Clements would be acceptable to the president if he applies.
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Chicago
Chicaco
Sollier
House of Representatives
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Ir. Wright
Orionean
State of
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Clark Howell
Gentryounty
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Mils
Ind
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Taft
United States
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Bob” Sims
Choctaw County
Vincent Johnson
Oliver Harris
Pene Ada
Harris
Johnson
Murfreesboro Pike
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Johason
Association
Sg Docepter
Seema
America
Charlotte
Hichmond and
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Pav
Minnesota
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Exiuzapera
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Elizabeth Beatty
Clinton Township
Wasminorow
Washington
BR. P. Flower
United States Senate
Hill
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