Beloved Major Morris Dies After Service to Nation
The Daily Banner reports Major Charles Morris a Virginian, educator, and former law instructor died in the early hours surrounded by family. He leaves a wife and six children, famed by his postbellum career and Civil War service. Funeral details list Oconee cemetery and services by Emmanuel Church in this city.
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Sudden Vertigo Strikes Judge Cobb in Garden
Judge Cobb collapsed while transplanting plants in his garden with his son Carlisle nearby. Mrs. Cobb and neighbors rushed to assist as doctors diagnosed a severe vertigo attack caused by biliousness. He regained consciousness and soon showed signs of recovery.
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South Carolina Diocese to Elect Assistant Bishop
The South Carolina diocesan convention in Cuanestox will elect an assistant to Bishop Howe, who is disabled. Prominent candidates include Rev. Ellison Capers, Rev. John Kershaw, Rev. John Johnson of Charleston, Dr. Barrett of Atlanta, Dr. Byron Holly of Greenville, Dr. Lindsay of Boston, and Rev. John Elliot of Washington. Balloting is expected tomorrow or Friday.
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John Johnson
Charleston
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Atlanta
St. Michael’s Church
Byron Holly
Greenville
Lindsay
Boston
John Elliot
Washington, D. C
Murder of Francis Sparks Outrage Prompts Speedy Justice Demand
In Aveusta Georgia on May 3 a letter to The Chronicle details the Burke county murder of F. M. Francis. The killer Summer Racking is jailed in Waynesboro as locals demand swift action and punishment. Francis was twice married, with his first wife Miss Allie Harris. His stature in the community was high and his death a severe loss.
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F. M. Francis
Burke County
James J. Davis
Chronicle
Summer Racking
Waynesboro
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T. M. Harris
Atlanta
Big Blaze Destroys 35 Buildings in Louisville Fire
A late night fire at the Power building on Third Street near Green damaged 35 structures in Louisville causing about 400000 in losses. The Louisville Steam and Electric Power Co and its plants suffered the heaviest damage with insurers and tenants also hit hard. Origin of the blaze remains unknown. Also reported are arrests of a tapping gang linked to a poolroom operation and a recovered wire tapping outfit.
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Tragic Death At 48 East Simpson Street
John M Henderson, formerly of Boyd & Henderson, hanged himself with a flour sack tied to a door knob in his room at 48 East Simpson Street near Spring. His body was found by his wife around 7 PM after she returned from shopping, shortly after 6 PM.
Lights and Show Amid the White City at Jackson Park
Worded notes describe rapid construction and mounting of exhibits in Chicago's White City at Jackson Park. The vast display promises a spectacular show as crews work day and night to install buildings and attractions for visitors. Across the country farmers report despair from cold and rain with floods, cotton damaged.
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Behring Sea Court Session Reported Interruption
The Behring Sea Court proceedings resume as Carter argues on regulations but is interrupted by Sir Charles Russell. The government confirms a concession related to southern league ball games. May reports from Atlanta note schedules and locations including Ta Ta and various city venues.
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General Hampton's Regrets Absent From Davis Remains Reinterment
General Wade Hampton will not attend the reinterment of President Davis's remains on the 31st inst. He cites an inability to delay a railroad tour and has dispatched a letter explaining his compulsory travel.
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Virginia Debts in Home Rule Contests Across Atlantic
Virginia debt question enters the Home Rule debate in England as lawyers pursue implications of fiscal policy. Wales-based and Virginia figures are cited in a Commonwealth context amid the Gladstone era dispute. Separate notices tell of a Texas tragedy and a Georgia accident, with Athens hosting a Sunday School convention in May for about two hundred delegates and host-city arrangements underway.
Contested Seats and Reservoir Disaster Reported
Washington reports a contest for a seat by popular vote tied to the Butler case while hearings in the Hollins railroad dispute are postponed to May 25 in Atlanta. Reports note a Big Reservoir break at Lewiston, Ohio, releasing 17 thousand acres of water and feared fatalities in the Miami valley. General Scotfield relays word of wide patrols for safety in Arizona.
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Miami Valley
Insanity ruling in Heard county and regional notices
Mrs. Julia E. Jackson of near Corinth Heard county has been adjudged insane. The Red Men hold their annual powwow at Macon starting May 9. Steamers will ply the Ocmulgee between Macon and Hawkinsville within fifteen days. Oscar Whitmore (white) is jailed in Franklin on assault with intent to murder charges. Thomas Wheeler of Elim Warren county used an explosive remedy on a stubborn ox, injuring his eyes. Macon Telegraph notes a bank teller’s tale on gold versus paper and weight losses in exchanges. Georgia cavalry veteran William A. Tanner receives an Athens ovation with marching memory. Sweet Gum and Mullein touted as a cure for various throat and chest ailments.
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Heard County
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Hawkinsville
Oscar Whitmore
Franklin
Enon Grove
Thomas Wheeler
Elim
Warren County
Mr. Wheeler
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Ebretze
William A. Tanner
Richmond Hussars
Cobb Legion
Georgia Cavalry
Athens
Jackson
Stuart
Hampton
Butler
Young
Echo
Bill
Augusta News
Island duck farming practices from Long Island breeders
The article describes 13 by 13 foot duck pens with 26 by 13 runs, highlighting pond integration and bathing water to keep ducks cleaner. It notes drake-to-duck ratios for land and water breeding, artificial hatcheries, cellar incubators, varied feeds including cornmeal bran middlings oats and beef scraps, and a feeding regimen starting with soaked bread or cracker dust and boiled eggs before transitioning to cornmeal middlings cracker dust bran and scraps with sand for digestion. Green foods like turnips and potatoes are added, with schedule emphasis on morning feedings.
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