Plea For impartial History of the Civil War at Confederate veterans meet
At the United Sons of Confederate Veterans convention in May the floor heard a plea to publish an impartial history of the Civil War for schools with prizes to dispel southern misconceptions. Druggist notices praise for Chamberlain's Colic remedy and Cardinal Gibbons plans a June Rome stay. Governor Aycock names election and board appointees. Florence Newman lauds Pain Balm for muscular rheumatism relief.
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Mrarris
United Sons of Confederate Veterans Convention
General Hindman
Historical Society
William F. Jones
Elberton
Brant H. Kirk
Texas
South
Xouth
Chamberlain
Draggist
A. W. Sawtelle
Hartford
Conn
R. Palmer & Sons
Smith
Aycock
Ratzion
Walter H. Neal
State Election Board
Eighth District
Lee D. Robinson Soire
Board of
Wilson G. Lamb
F. Clayton
Doughton
Dem
A. Freeman
Clarence Wall
David Y. Looper
Philadelphia
Mies Florence Newman
Mies Newman
Gray
N. Y
H. Br, Palmer & Boas
Smith Bros
China Pays Indemnity to Allies Declared by Decree
May 29 The state department says China has issued a decree agreeing to pay 450,000,000 taels about 37 million dollars at current exchange. The full indemnity will be paid off before month’s end. If not completed and evacuation not underway, China could owe another million dollars daily after June 1 to support military forces in China.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Rome
Rom
American College
Mgr. O'Connell
Portland
Washington
Philippines
Department of State
Reli Bly
China
Cardus
Monument Proposal Faces Opposition at Confederate Veterans Reunion
At the Confederate Veterans session in Richmond on May 22, delegates debated a proposal to erect a national capitol monument to General Robert Lee. The meeting featured noisy interruptions and calls for police aid as resolutions were read and committees on history and memorials reported. The group also planned a cornerstone ceremony for the Battle Abbey and discussed funding for memorials to Confederate women, with substantial cash on hand and pledges from donors including Charles Browway Rouss.
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Capitol
Washington
Kichmond
Methodist Church of Memphia
Gordon
J. G Got
Alabama
Texas
General Gordon
Imayor
Committee On Resolution
Congress
Robert Lee
Committee On
D. Lee
A. Evans
Georgia
Charles Browway Rouss
New York
Richmond
Battle Abbey
Walker
South Caroling
United Confederate Veterans
Sons of Veterans
Horton
St. Louis
South
Louisiana
General Stewart
Jefferson Davis Memorial Association
Mra
Europe Alarmed by Insular Decision and US Global Role
The Westminster Gazette reports Europe’s alarm at Americas new departure in world policy. It argues a stronger US navy and canal shift balance, threaten Monroe doctrine, and urge Britain and US to maintain good terms to resolve differences through negotiation.
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Lostos
World At Large Brandy Co
Congress
Westminster Gazette
United States
Ecure
Weratminster Gazette
Ameer
America
Europe
World
Jed
Booth America
Petition Denied Y M C A Funding In Athens
Athens council voted four to two against appropriating 1500 dollars to pay three past due Y M C A bonds. Aldermen Arnold Barrow Foster and Rucker opposed. Bailey Hodgson supported. Mayor Smith favored citizens raising funds to cover eight thousand dollars plus improvements. Citizens urged immediate fundraising to keep the Y M C A active.
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Athens Y.M.O. A
Arnold
Barrow
Foster
Rucker
Baileys
Hodgeon
Col
T. J. Green
W. T. Forbes
M.C. A
Capt
W. B. Barnett
Hodgson
Bailey
Harrow
Racker
Smith
Thing City
Rebuild Jacksonville Plan Attracts New York Magnate Aid
A Jacksonville effort to form a stock company to rebuild the ruined city draws interest from ex Senator Call and railroad magnate f Hill. Hill gifts 10000 to seed a relief fund with bonds sold to finance real estate loans under New York or New Jersey law. The plan aims for loans not exceeding 5000 each and hopes for 1.1 million in secured bonds, with Morgan possibly aiding. Also noted: Alexander Ke Crawford, Pensacola fraud case and a testimonial for Dr King’s New Discovery curing severe coughs.
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New York
Jacksonville
Fla
United States
Call
J . Hill
New Jersey
Fioriia
Florida
Hill
D BP. Morgan
Presidential Train Arrives as Mrs McKinley Improves
The presidential train reached Canton at 8 50 this morning. Mrs McKinley had a comfortable night and plans to visit relatives. The Cuban constitutional convention accepted the Platt amendment, but Cuba must still elect a government and Congress will decide on final relief from military control.
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United States
Funeral of Hoyt Saye Jr at Oconee Street Church
Large congregation attends the funeral of Hoyt Saye Jr son of A H Saye at Oconee Street church. The 1 year old boy was described as amiable and beloved with members from East Athens Methodist and Y M A present. Remains laid to rest at Oconee cemetery. Reverend Embry and Reverend Stone led services. Fireman C W Bellamy credits Electric Bitters for recovery in a separate notice.
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Thurnlay
Molly Banner
Oconee Street
Hoyt Says
A H. Saye
Mia
H. E. Martin
Lula Hill
Messrs
Robert Dottery
Ed Bond
Jesus
H. L. Embry
Jessona
Sat Corinthians
Mr. Embry
E. D. Stone
East Athena Methodist Church
Ocense Street Church
Oconee
C. W. Bellamy
Burlington
H. R. Palmer & Sone
W. J. Smith & Bro
Seniors Adopt Caps and Gowns for Commencement
The senior class has voted to wear caps and gowns at commencement to elevate dignity. Only the class of 98 previously wore them. the law class opposed the change. Faculty may adopt the practice next year and trustees may follow. Also note biliousness symptoms and a Gal Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets ad.
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Claas
Explosion destroys Lan dine ferry on Missouri River
A gasoline powered freight boat named Lan dine exploded near Booneville Missouri while carrying dynamite powder caps and fuse. The blast shattered nearby ferry Joseph L Stephens three residences and many windows within a mile destroying property valued in the thousands. Two men Bart Crippe and Steve Wilson believed killed and missing since the explosion.
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Boonevile
Landine
Booneville
Rochefort
Missouri River
Bart Crippe
Oscellia
Move
Steve Wilson
Dartsan
Tex
Joseph L. Stephens
Accitent
Johnson's Tone Sea Superb Grip Cure Promises Quick Recovery
An ad claims Johnson's Chill and Fever Tonite neutralizes grip poison by entering the blood. It asserts relief within hours and improvement in a week, with a suggested price of cents and instruction to avoid other remedies.
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Johnson
Huratom
Dowdtaniek
Howe
Montes
Red Hot Times in Madison County Shooting Scrape
Madison County reports a violent incident spree with Johnson murder suspects jailed. Porter Griffeth wounded marshal J B McCurdy in a clash over posts and bonds set at 2500. Joe Bird, a Black man, was beaten and died. George Dadley and others faced threats. a wave of homicides and assaults follows. Also ad copy touts Dr. Kink's New Life Pills as a cure-all tonic.
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Danielaville
Madison County
Dock Moon
John Butler
Johnson
George ‘Dadley
Alex Johnson
Dadley
McCordy
D. E. Griffeth
Porter Griffeth
McCurdy
Porter
Griffeth
Bond
Jane
Joe Bird
Women and Kidney Trouble Warned in Old Advert
Women as well as men suffer from kidney and bladder trouble. Swamp Root, a remedy by Dr Kilmer Co, claims quick relief and offers free samples by mail. The ad urges readers to write for information and testimonials from cured sufferers.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Business Change at Wall Paper Firm Sells Interest to Son
D W McGregor announces sale of his half interest in the Wall Paper business to his son Ernest R McGregor to focus on a growing Book Stationery and Printing venture. He notes additions to photographic goods and picture framing, invites estimates on papering or decorating, and provides Clayton Street contact details and date May 24, 1901.
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Ernest R. McGregor
E. R. McGregor
D. W. McGregor
D. P. Haselton
KE. R. McGregor
Clayton Street
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