Leader Charles F. Crisp Dies After Short Illness
A nation mourns the loss of Charles F. Crisp, noted as the South’s greatest leader, who died after a brief illness. His death ends a storied career and leaves a void in national politics.
24 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1896
Page
1
A nation mourns the loss of Charles F. Crisp, noted as the South’s greatest leader, who died after a brief illness. His death ends a storied career and leaves a void in national politics.
A memorial of Hon. Charles Frederick Crisp, prominent Georgia statesman and former speaker of the U S House, notes his death at 2 p m in Atlanta after a brief illness. A delegation will escort his remains to Americus for burial. Crisp, born in Sheffield England January 20 1843, built a long career as lawyer judge congressman and leader.
Reporting from Americus and Atlanta details Judge Charles F Crisp’s death as Georgia anticipated his U S Senate win. The remains lie in state at the capitol, with a funeral at First Methodist Church and interment at Oak Grove. An escort from Congress and the state legislature accompanies the party.
Up-to-date selection of fancy and staple groceries offered at RE. D. Ansley with fruits vegetables and table supplies. Highlights include Country Home Made Syrup to order and Ansley’s Buckwheat Flour and hot kitchen syrup.
A Toronto formed American syndicate headed by Ross Mackenzie reportedly secures control of London underground railways. Capital from New York and Philadelphia backs the deal with a St Louis investor name withheld. The price runs into the millions as real estate and drainage rights are acquired. Britain remains largely undeveloped for rapid transit.
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