Bill Arps Letter from the Atlanta Constitution
A long, rambling letter recounts travels through Birmingham Ensley and Childersburg, noting steel works, smoke, and the glow of furnaces. The author reflects on inertia, social classes, and speaks of Confederate veterans, the city’s growth, and a cautionary tale about exaggeration. The piece ends with a courtroom anecdote and a digression about Tuscaloosa.
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Ayr
Alabama
Southland
Abou Ben Ahdam
Taf Childersburg
Academy
Birmingham
L Mnust
Fred’s
Hades
Pluto
Hell
Ensley
Pittsburg
Leviathan Steel
Newfoundland Dog Rescues Ship On Lydd Beach
A Newfoundland dog, guided by a man with a short stick, swam through heavy surf to reach a vessel ashore at Lydd in Kent. After delivering a thrown rope and another piece of wood, the dog established a line of communication and all on board were saved. Testimonials and ads follow, promoting remedies and products.
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Lydd
Kent
England
Washington Death and Obsequies Across Cities in 1799
The report traces Washington’s death on December 14 at Mount Vernon and the slow spread of news to Philadelphia and beyond. It describes congressional announcements, mourning customs, and funeral ceremonies in Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and Alexandria, noting the procession details, clergymen, and notable figures like Alexander Hamilton and James McHenry. The piece also recalls the famous epitaph and the enduring national memory of Washington’s leadership.
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Washington
Mount Vernon
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Alexandria
Congress
Sixth and Chestnut Streets
John Marshall
Virginia
United States
New York
Boston
Seis
Butes
Georgetown
Potomac River
Whilanerpoia
Alexander Hamilton
Navy
Stoddard
James McHenry
Vourth
Cherry Streets
Benjamin Franklin
Col
Henry Lee
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Bill
Arp
Atlanta Constitution
Dst
Hinsley
Vin Yamdle
South
Treasury
Pittaburg As
Ialke
Tuscalopss
Sita
Athens
Stilman Institute
Africa
Virginia State Bar Association
James P. Harrison
Danville
Commonwealth
Manany
Sali
Wise Newfoundland Tug
Chamberlain
C. Bow- EE
Glencoe
Hill- Orr Drug Co
J. Sheer
Sedalia
Myana Pharmacy
Evana Pharmacy
Evans Pharmacy
Adame
Cincinnati Society
John Adams
Movst
Vernon
Tammany Hall
Waputie
Sigten
Hiibe
Groene Washinenu
Old South Church
Fisher
George Washington
Muar Yard College
Cambridge Meeting House
PhGhaklphie Bien
Wright
Dieveden
Kamwnol
Neuralola
LA Grippe
Paul E. Stephens
Pernoon
John P. Sitton
Samuel Sition
Drs. Strickland & King
Masonic Temple
E. J. McAllister
K.‘Tims
John A. Hayes
Jargent
United
Suton
Elaes
Gainesville
Thomson Cycle Works
Bicycle People
ALL Drugaigts
Newager
Syracuse
Brock Bros
Parian Saints
Bath
F. B. Grayton & CO
the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance
Newark
N. J
Incantas- Guananvins
Vien Vane
Jabilicy
Alno
M. M. Mattison
South Carolan
Anderson
8. C
P. D
Corpa
W. F. Barr
Fant’s
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