Patriots Day Observed Across New England with Races
Boston reports broad observances of Patriots Day on April 19 marking the 1775 battles at Concord and Lexington. Thousands visited historic sites as schools and patriotic societies held ceremonies. The day also featured athletic events, including the Spring Marathon from Ashland to Boston and bicycle races.
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Boston
Mass
New England
Conford
Lexington
Concord
Ashland
Sunday School Workers Meet Opens Mississippi Convention
Delegates and members from Sunday Schools across Mississippi gather in Meridian for the three day interdenominational state Sunday school convention at First Baptist Church. R B Wilbourn and Hardy R Stone offer welcomes as a parade of workers and children highlights the afternoon program. Distinguished speakers from Mississippi and beyond are set to address the gathering. Rheumatism Cure Claim Featured with testimonial from T J Blackmore of Pittsburg praising Dr Detchons Relief for Rheumatism and noting prior medical efforts. Sold by L P Canning in Meridian.
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Meridian
Miss
Szousana
First Baptist
R. B. Wilbourn
Hardy R. Stone
Mississippi
T. J. Blackmore
Haller & Blackmore
Pittsburg
Dr. Detchon
Primrose Day Observed in England With Primrose Tributes
The anniversary of Lord Beaconsfield Disraeli is marked across England by wearing primroses. The Primrose League with over two million members decorates Hughenden Cemetery and Parliament Square monuments. Crowds gather at the statue, laying primrose wreaths and floral pieces.
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England
London
Lori Beaconfield
Disraeli
Prompt relief with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as relief for throat and lung trouble. Describes it as pleasant to take, soothing, and healing and claims it is sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Perry Davis
Harvie Jordan Eyes Watson Prosecution and Georgia News
Atlanta reports Harvie Jordan plans to press grand jury action to indict Thomas E. Watson for libel over the Jeffersonian editorial. Also notes Georgia Educational Association meetings April 28 in Atlanta, debates on high schools, and civic events including religious debates, Confederate veteran plans, Masonic assemblies, and charity efforts across the city.
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Atlanta
Harvie Jordan
The
Cotton Journal
Thomas EB. Watson
Jeffersonian
Hbel
Georgia
Grand Jury
Watson
Jeffersonsian
Bill” Howard
Jordan
Southern Cotton Association
Sheriff Mangums Unique Methods
Atlanta April 19 Sheriff Wheeler Mangum of Fulton county uses instinctive methods to judge guilt. He recalls questioning Rogers Merritt a condemned man who denied the crime and kept eye contact without blinking, a sign Mangum interprets as innocence. Court officials reportedly doubt Merritt’s guilt and fear he may not be executed.
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Atlanta
Wheeler Mangum
Fulton ‘County
Mangum
Rogers Merritt
Rogers
Mr. Mangum
Bos
Court House
C. D. Hill
L. 8
Roan
Charles O. Jones
Griffin
Georgia
Breneau College
Gaineeville
Jones
Cough Syrup Ad Promotes Vinol Cure Claim
A street conversation mocks lingering coughs and promotes Vinol as the cure by suggesting cough syrup misuse. The ad implies Vinol cures the cause and uses a comic dialogue to sell the product.
Great Time for the Old Soldiers Opens Encampment
Oakland California hosts the 43rd annual encampment of the Grand Army veterans of California and Nevada with receptions and reunions. Thousands arriving by train, formal organization this morning, afternoon sightseeing, and a large campfire tonight featuring Governor Gillett and Mayor Mott. Alameda and Berkeley assist with events tomorrow and Thursday, followed by a big military parade Friday to close.
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Oakland
Cal
Grand Army Veterans of
California
Nevada
Gillett
Mott
Alameda
Berkeley
Tomortrow
Sunday School Workers Convene in Oakland California
Oakland hosts the forty third annual California Sunday School association convention with over 500 workers from across the state. Bishop William M Bell presides as association president. sessions run three days at First Presbyterian church.
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Oakland
Cal
California Sunday School Association
First Presbyterian Church
William M. Bell
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