Gordon Reappointed Commander as Confederate Veterans Gather
Atlanta July 21 reunion session names all present officers for new terms. Gordon led opening and delegates debated next site for the encampment with Charleston and Richmond in focus. Committees reported, a battle abbey for Richmond approved, and old officers reelected amid cheers.
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Atlanta
J. C. Jones
Charleston
South Carolina
Kentucky
Tennessee
Weaver
Louisville
Texas
New Orleans
Young Men's Christian Association
Gordon
John B. Gordon
Convention of Veterans
Audtorium
Piedmont Park
Loy
Historical Committee
Stephen D. Lee
Mississippi
Genesis Lee
Wheeler
Battle Abbey
Richmond
Ellison
Virginia
Georgia
Department of Tennessee
W. Li. Cabell
Transmississippi Department
Wade Hampton
Army of Virgin
Gor
Nyshville
Memorial Association
Charles Broadway Rouss
Carlists in Spain Waver Army Loyalty Amid Weakened Unity
A Madrid telegraph reported Carlists prepared to rise if peace terms strip Spain of colonies. Funds gathered in Austria France Russia Italy and England to finance a war against Alfonsists. General Weyler and other officers show sympathy for the pretender Jaime Carlist agents move in Spain. Martial law seen as necessary as Carlist agitation grows. Several leaders flee to France from Catalonia Navarra and the Basque provinces.
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Madrid
Spain
Austria
France
Russia
Italy
England
Marquis of Cerralbo
Don Carlos
Weyler
Jaime
Sagasta
Catalonia
Navarra
Basque
Morgan Proposes Terms for Spain in Peace Talks
Alabama Senator Morgan on peace with Spain outlines demands including surrender of all territories, release of political prisoners in Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines, a separate treaty, and assurances to assume debts tied to Cuba and other territories. He favors a coaling station in the Canary Islands and a debt guarantee.
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Alabama
Spain
Washington
Morgan
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Carolines
Ladrones
Dominion
Canary Islands
Africa
Veterans on dress parade and encampment notes
Atlanta hosts veterans parade with Gordon Longstreet and Wade Hampton leading groups amid fanfare. Charleston favored for next reunion with 1070 to 801 vote, amid city plans for a 10,000 seat auditorium and $5000 city support.
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Atlanta
Stonewall Jackson
Winnie Davis
John B. Gordon
Cabell E. Curry
Daughters of the Confederacy
Davis
General Gordon
Gordon
Charleston
Baltimore
Louisville
Masked Catarree Endometritis and Hartman Remedy Ad
An 1880s advertisement claiming endometritis is cured by Dr Hartman’s Peruna remedy. It touts free letters, treatment of over 20,000 women annually, and includes a Nashville testimonial praising the medicine’s cure and a request to write for a free book addressed to women in Columbus, Ohio.
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Tennessee
Hartman
Mia
Lucy L. Wilson
Nashville
Tenn
Dr. Hartman
Columbus
Anti Prohibitionists Hold Spirited City Hall Meeting
The anti prohibitionists gathered at city hall with a large attendance. Sherlock served as temporary chair while Joel W Hightower was permanent chair and W B Mitchell acted as secretary. A five member committee was appointed to draft resolutions which were adopted and will be published.
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A Sherlock
Joel W. Hightower
W. B. Mitchell
County Teachers to Draw Salaries Today
County School Commissioner Moore has deposited a $3,771.92 check with the Bank of Southwestern Georgia from the state treasury. It covers the full salaries of the county teachers for the second quarter ending July 1. Teachers will call today to draw their wages.
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Moore
Bank of Southwestern
Georgia
State Treasury
New Bonds Ready As Government Opens Popular Loan
Wasnisaros July 26 A treasury statement shows about 40 000 persons will be allotted bonds under the governments popular loan. All applicants seeking 4500 or less will receive bonds. The first shipment of the new bonds was made today and will be sent out as rapidly as possible.
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Wasnisaros
Knowles and Miss Persons Married at Preston
Mr J B Knowles and Miss Maude Persons were married Sunday afternoon at 4 30 o'clock at Preston by Rev L J Ballard. Knowles works for the Georgia and Alabama railroad and the bride is the daughter of Mr W P Parsons.
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J. 8. Knowles
Maude Persons
Preston
L. J. Ballard
Knowles
Georgia & Alabama Railroad
W. P. Parsons
De Soto Farmer Declared Of Unsound Mind In Court
William R. Stewart a young farmer near De Soto was adjudged of unsound mind yesterday and committed to the asylum for treatment. It is hoped a cure will be speedily effected. A blow to the head years ago is believed to have caused a lump on the brain leading to his condition.
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Aguinaldo
United States
William R. Stewart
de Soto
Stewart
Barbecue at Bear Branch Draws Hundreds
The annual barbecue at Bear Branch, eight miles south of Americus on the Smithville road, will be held today. Hosted by the hospitable residents, the event consistently attracts hundreds of visitors from the area.
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Bear Branch
Americus
Smithville Road
Books to Close Saturday Registration Nearing Election
Registration books close next Saturday after which unregistered voters cannot qualify for the upcoming election. The notice urges readers to remember the date and complete registration promptly.
New 64 Page Health Booklet Free by Dr Hathaway Co
Persons seeking health truth are urged to request a valuable 64 page booklet free for a short time. Published by celebrated physicians and specialists Dr Hathaway and Co. at 2235 South St. Atlanta, Ga. Address requests today to the firm.
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Dr. Hathaway & Co
South
Atlanta
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