Naval review at Hampton Roads ends in brilliant parade
A grand naval pageant closes as ships move from Hampton Roads with Admiral Herbert aboard the Dolphin-Great crowd witnesses the fleet formation and the departure toward New York Harbor. The spectacle features British and foreign squadrons lining up and preparing to sail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortress Moxgor
Hampton Roads
Philadelphia
New York
Atlanta
San Francisco
Bancroft
Pennington
Baltimore
Admiral Benham
Chicago
Yorktown
Charleston
Vesuvius
Concord
Walker
Dolphin
Herbert
van Boeykr
Georgia appoints W. B. Yeates state geologist
Governor Northen named Professor W B Yeates to succeed Professor Spencer as Georgia state geologist. The geological board confirmed the appointment and granted Yeates authority to select his own assistants. Yeates, a North Carolina native, has long worked with the Smithsonian and serves as geology professor at Columbian University. He arrives at once to begin duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Northern
W. 8. Yeates
Professor Spencer
Geological Board
Geological Department
Spencer
Northen
Smithsonian Institute
Georgia
Professor Yeates
North Carolina
Columbian University
Washington
Augusta Southern names officers in new railroad leadership
The Augusta Southern railroad directors elected James A. Jackson as president and W. B. Thomas as general manager at a Monday meeting in Augusta. Thomas will take charge next Monday and assess possible changes after reviewing the road’s affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Southern Railroad
Augusta
James A. Jackson
W. B. Thomas
Judge Thomas
Athens
Thomas
Lynching of John Peterson in Denmark South Carolina
In Denmark South Carolina on April 25 a mob lynched John Peterson after he surrendered to Governor Tillman for protection. The mob overpowered authorities and hanged Peterson from a bent sapling, firing on his body as word spread of his innocence. Governor Tillman faced harsh criticism for allowing the act, seen as inviting mob justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drnmark
S. C
Mamie Baxter
Henry Williams
John Peterson
Tillman
Peterson
Columbia
Denmark
Miss Baxter
Peterzon
Court Orders Comer to Turn Over Port Royal and Augusta Property
Judge Simonton in Charleston signs an order directing Receiver Comer of the central railroad to surrender to the Port Royal and Augusta Railroad Company all property and effects in his possession as receiver of the Georgia Central. The decision follows a prior Savannah ruling by Judge Pardee and involves the entire Port Royal and Augusta railroad property held by Receiver Averill after a state court suit supported by a majority of stockholders and the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
United States
Simonton
Comer
The
Central Railroad
Port Royal
Augusta
Georgia Central
Savannah
Pardee
Averill
M-J Rity
Port Royal Road
Fort Monroe Excursion Fleet Crowds Yachts and Tugs
Crowds filled Fort Monroe with yachts excursion steamers and various craft as a fleet accompanied down to the capes. A band played national airs on the ramparts while ships passed by. Local officials and visitors including Dr F M Hubbard deputy sheriff John Coleman and Mayor W B Hardman were noted among the crowds along with regional merchants and developers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Monroe
Capes
Carey
Yen
Harmony Grove
F. M. Hubbard
Athens
John Coleman
Grove
W. B. Hardman
Gate City
Henry Jarrett
Jefferson
W. L. Williamson
A.Z. Hood
Anderson
Ou Welle
Fragmented comic snippets from a late 19th century page
A collage of humorous vignettes and short dialogues. Snippets include a rushed entrance and broken lines about parenting lessons, a poet rejected by a magazine, jokes about time as money, a tradesman’s location critique, and a child’s quip about heaven. It also notes a laxative ad and a Chauncey Depew anecdote with a schoolyard punchline.
Daily Market Reports Naval Stores and Provisions
Readable portions show prices for naval stores and provisions in New York and Chicago markets. Mentions firmer lard and cotton futures with several month quotes and price ranges.
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New York
Les Ce la
Comic Fragments From Various Papers
A collage of jokes and quips from multiple newspapers. Bits include a Thanksgiving pun, tea price gripe, a church question, and a fogbound train remark. A Chicago exposition cost debate and a humorous Detroit anecdote about a burglar during a busy time appear among the items.
Strike Ended at Omana and Torzxa Rail Centers
Union Pacific iron workers in Omana Nebraska return to work tomorrow after a strike is declared off. Santa Fe mechanics in Torzxa Kansas end a disruption after a half day meeting, with the company retaining new hires but giving preference to strikers lacking positions in future hiring.
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Omana
Neb
Union Pacific Iron Workers
Torzxa
Kan
Santa Fe Mechanics
Santa Fe
Superior Court opens with murder case in Clarke County
The Superior Court convenes at eleven with Judge Hamilton McWhorter presiding. State vs Aliie Beusse Henry Beusse and W P Briggs charged with the murder of William H Cadle. Both sides expected to be ready as jury selection begins. The case may be tried jointly or severally with severance possible. Prosecution by Hill Atlanta Russell of the Western circuit Erwin Cobb Athens. Defense by Lumpkin Burnett Thomas and Strickland. It’s anticipated to be one of Clarke Superior Court’s hardest fought cases.
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Superior Court
Hamilton McWhorter
Aliie Beusse
Henry W. Beusse
W.P. Briggs
William H. Cadle
Hill
Atlanta
Russell
Western Circuit
Messrs
Erwin & Cobb
Athens
Lumpkin and Burnett
Thomas
Strickland
Clarke Superior Court
Governor Northen Pledges Lamarto End Lynching in Georgia
Governor Northen announces rewards for capturing lynchers in Quitman county after a April 13 murder. He praises Forsyth Monroe county Valdosta acts against lynching and the Carroll county whitecaps convictions as steps toward ending lynch law in Georgia.
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Atlanta
Northen
Gr. Tillman
South Carolina
Quitman
Secretary of State
Quitman County
W. J. Nantney
Georgia
Forsyth
Monroe County
Marshal Harris
Valdosta
Cothran
Carroll County
Free Trial of Dr King Life Pills Offer Promoted
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills with a free trial bottle and a health guide. Readers are urged to send name and address to H E Bucklen and Co Chicago to receive samples and a copy of Guide to Health and Household Instructor free.
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Special Agency
W. McGregor
Athens, GA
WYKLE
Seneca Pismarck
Our Sta
Terma
Pedia
Cheney & Young
Thomas St
Lombard & CO
G. Rk. Lombard & Co
Evans Chemical Co
Cincinnati
O. U.S.A
Soner
Lavistrata
Ilsiae
Pris Cew
Bodie
Eczema
G. C. Sherick
Conway
Baltimore, Md
Porras
Dave Cave
New York Harbor
Hilary A. Herbert
Admiral Gherards
Hopkins
Blake
Australia
Russia
Rosenkoff
Etri Denoski
Rynda
Arethuse
Hussard
Magnaghi
Bansan
PF ‘Ulio Cesar D. Norenta
Aquidaban
Tiraxentes
Republica
Auggusta Southern
Sancton Junction
John Crawford
Tift Brosworth County
Gladys
Somerville
Baptisteau
Demorest
Slimson
Hightone Magazine
Soless
New York Weekly
Washington Star
Snapson
Harper’s Bazar
Saadam
Tompkins
Inter Ocean
Brooklyn
Society Journal
California
New York State
Chauncey M. Depew
Depew
Coveney
Colemnly
Chauncey M
Mr. D
Sammy
Heaven
Miss Goode
Boston
Daily Market Reports
Arti
Ofphan Ee
City Steam
Chrcaco
Toliows
Rma
Chicago Market
Ioan Spence
Ming Parka
Caste
Liverpool
Uwu
Tone
Eptember
Tommy
Johnny
Pittsburg
Harper
St. Beckman
York
Chicago Exposition
Scott
Chicago Tribune
Detroit
Seaenna
George
Kasinine
Detroit Free Press
Union Pacific
Beecham
Mt Southwest
Jobo T
Chambers, Jr
Hia
Gainesville
Black &, Radditg
R’cnand
Hia Hardware
J. W. Hightower
Basnesville
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