Atlanta Funds For Family and Davis Monument Raised
Atlanta citizens have pledged hundreds of dollars to two funds, one for the Davis family and another for a monument to Mr. Davis. President Harrison nominates Hon. David J. Brewer to the U S Supreme Court vacancy, dashing Emory Speer’s hopes. Albany, Americus voters favor bond issues for water works and a new public school building city hall. The Nashville American proposes southern press funding for a Davis monument. Judge Watts to secure road subs and rights for Abbeville and Waycross line. The National Farmers Alliance and Knights of Labor seek fusion, though not universally wise. Other items note Graves’ ministerial move and tariff debates. World’s Fair site poll shows Chicago leading, New York second. Eugene Speer hired as Washington correspondent for the Columbus Enquirer-Sun.
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Atlanta
Davis
Washington
New York World
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Georgia
The House Surprised by Embezzlement Scandal
The House learned that C. E. Silcott, cashier for the sergeant at arms, embezzled 72,000 from salary funds and fled. He likely evaded extradition rules, with bonds set at 50,000 for Leedom and Silcott. officials vow pursuit and justice as a warning to government staff.
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C. EK. Silcott
Silcott
Leedom
Jefferson Davis Dead Ends Lost Cause Era
Jefferson Davis died at 12 45 am Friday, ending the last living link to the Southern Confederacy. The piece lauds his leadership, sacrifice, and lasting influence on a defeated cause, noting his death will be mourned and his memory endure in a century of reverence for his actions and devotion.
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Jefferson Davis
South
Southern Confederacy
America
Gordon on Davis
Gov Gordon describes President Davis as one of history’s most erpendicular figures and compares him to Regulus. He lauds Davis as brave on the battlefield and dignified in prison, noting poverty spurned aid and predicting future generations will honor his cause and character.
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Gordon
Davis
New York World
Regulus
J.b.gorvon
Davis praised as harmless figure in postwar reflection
Northern papers note Mr. Davis death with fairness. The Boston Herald editors say Southern affection for Davis was natural and earned devotion. Appomattox left him inconsequential in the new Union, and his remarks for years were not of moment.
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Davis
Boston Herald
Appomattox
New Union
Unnatural union of Farmers Alliance and Knights of Labor
A critical view of the proposed union between the Farmers Alliance and the Knights of Labor. The piece argues the groups have divergent aims, with farmers seeking social and economic benefits while workers seek higher wages and shorter hours. It warns the alliance would lose its nonpolitical focus and become a political machine catering to a few ambitious individuals.
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Farmers’ Alliance
Knights of Labor
Farmers' Alliance
United Aidei
Farmers Alliance
Knights
Alliance
Census Bulletin Divides Georgia into Six Districts for Census
The Superintendent of the Census issues a district by district outline for Georgia with six districts listing counties a supervisor will oversee local enumerators. The article notes Hayti news as Secretary Blaine faces a challenge over appointing Frederick Douglass as minister to Hayti and possible replacement by a white Republican, sparking tensions with Haytians.
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Dade
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Taliaferro
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Wilkes Counties
Wilkinson Counties
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Appling
Berrien
Bryan
Bulloch
Camden
Chariton
Chatham
Clinch
Coffe Dedge
Echels
Ellnghaiy
Emanuel
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Laurens
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Lowndes
McLatoeh
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Pierce
Pulaski
Screven
Atuall
Telfair
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Lee
Macon
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Terrell
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Blaine
Fred Douglass
Hippolyte
Pew
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Atreet
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Hmilthville Row
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OHN E. Sullivan
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Civil Service
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