Judah Benjamin Civil War Statesman and Jurist
Civil War era tribute to Judah P Benjamin of Virginia, detailing his rise from New Orleans lawyer to Confederate Secretary of War and Secretary of State, his legal genius, diplomatic skill, and eloquent oratory, plus reflections on his early life, career, and farewell to the Senate.
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Judah P. Benjamin
Mr. Davis
New Orleans
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Eviamin
St. Croix
West Indies
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N. C
Yale College
Orleans Territorial
Louisiana
Slidell, Benamin & Conard
California
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
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Senate
Douglas
Richmond
Florida
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Nassau
Liverpool
England
Inner Temple
London
Paris
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Benjamin
Max J. Kohler
New York City
Justice Brewjer
United States Supreme Court
Confederacy
James Schouler
Toombs
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South
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Supreme Court
J. L. M. Curry
Bin
Supreme Court of the
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Pinckney
Judge Cobb Sets Regular Court Day for City Court
Judge Cobb designates Wednesday as the regular court day for the city court, replacing the previous Monday Wednesday Friday schedule. He notes that one day weekly suffices for current business and may be increased if workload rises. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is advertised as a remedy for piles.
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Cobb
DeWitt
Fads and fashions of interest to ladies in New York
Dresdens ribbons and accessories dominate gowns with ornaments on sashes and muff styles. High necklines and Empire sleeves appear on evening wear while fur wraps, belts and hats feature wide brims and ribbon trimming. Tailored suits prevail with caracal coats and Greek embroideries, and new taxicabs and a humane police drive social changes in the city.
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New York
Dresden
Paris
Squirrels chase high living and new park menus in New York
The New York dispatch notes squirrels in Central Park shifting from peanuts to salted nuts and fancy treats amid urban comfort. It also reports on unemployment and odd jobs searches, cooking teachers aiding poor families, Rockefeller Jr advising prudent loans, a new Janitors Society, and evolving city rules affecting dogs and janitors.
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New York
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Fifth Avenue
Squirrel
Dr. B. D. Gray Called to First Baptist Pastorate
Dr. B D Gray secretary of the Baptist Home Mission Board of Georgia has been called to lead the First Baptist church in this city. A committee led by Capt J J C McMahan travels to Atlanta to present the call and awaits his decision. If he accepts, he will take charge of a church with eager members and a strong ministry ahead.
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Senate
Supreme Court Room
Lanitu
William Pope
Fluvanna
Virginia
Wirt
Pope
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Benjamin
Richmond
Hampton Roads
United States
Jefferson Davis
Judah P. Benjamin
Gustavus A. Henry
Tennessee
New York
Massachusetts
Democratic Party
Confederacy
Bonamin
American Senate
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Fitc Avenue
Rockefeller
MTS
B. D. Gray
Baptist Home Mission Board of Georgia
First Baptist Church
W. H. Young
Gray
J. J. C. McMahan
Atlanta
First Baptist
Heating Plant Being Installed at Court House
County commissioners began excavating at the court house to install a heating plant purchased earlier. Capt. J. W. Barnet oversees the installation, and work will continue with theater heating next. The cold winters have made court sessions uncomfortable. the new system promises relief for winter business.
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Court House
J. W. Barnet
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