Thrilling deeds of a woman soldier in the Civil War
A Birmingham Herald recounts Madame Lorenza Janet Velazquez, Cuban by birth, who served as Lieutenant Harry Buford with the Arkansas Grays and fought at Shiloh and Ball’s Bluff. The piece details her disguise, romance with Captain DeCaulp, daring reconnaissance toward Grant’s forces, and acts of valor amid gunboats and heavy rain, highlighting a remarkable Confederate claim of a woman’s martial role.
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Courageous Woman Spy at Shiloh and Confederate Service
The account follows a Cuban woman who earned immortality as a spy for the Confederacy after aiding a battle at Shiloh. She returned to camp to share observations but was discouraged by her future husband. She later married Captain DeCaulo in Atlanta in 1863 and endured wounds and hard service for the Confederate cause until the end of the war.
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Taylor Warrants Are Suspended
Lexington Kentucky September 114 In the Franklin County Circuit Court Judge R L Stout suspended warrants against W B Taylor former Kentucky governor charged with complicity in the Goebel murder Taylor is in Indiana and may return to Kentucky to testify for Caleb Powers in the upcoming fourth Goebel trial Two requisitions on the Indiana governor were refused Attorney Franklin says the move seeks a statement in open court that Taylor is needed at the trial even as a defense witness
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Franklin
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Athens Reader
Athens reader H. C. Hanson testifies he suffered backache and kidney issues for years. After using Dean's Kidney Pills he reports rapid relief within forty eight hours and lasting improvement. Ad urges purchase at H R Palmer & Son Drug Store and notes Foster Milburn Co as U S agent. Mentions Japan's trade dominance context.
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Chandler Boom Planned in Southern Dems Faction
Washington dispatch notes a push among prominent Southern Democrats to back Lieutenant Governor Chanler of New York for the national ticket. Congressman Broussard of Louisiana urges Chanler as the most logical candidate, arguing Southern votes hinge on winning New York. Also covered are river and harbor development, Alabama river traffic experiments, and the looming departure of John Sharp Williams from the House. A humane appeal ends with Dr. King's New Discovery for lung ailments.
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Greatest revival in years to open in Gainesville
Gainesville Ga September 11 The greatest revival meeting in Northeast Georgia will begin Sunday September 22 and run two weeks. Rev George R Stuart formerly with Sam Jones will lead at a tent seating nearly three thousand between First Methodist and First Baptist. Union services for men begin 3 30 pm September 22. Stuart from Norfolk will also address the World's Anti Saloon League exposition and travel with singer W J Ramsey and family.
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Georgia
George R. Stuart
Sam Jones
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First Baptist
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Norfolk
Cartersville
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Catarrh
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm B B B cures catarrh by purifying blood and healing mucous membranes. It promotes strength, nerve warmth, and lasting relief, citing 30 years of testing and offering samples from Atlanta and local druggists.
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Exclusion of Japanese moves toward US Japan treaty
Washington reports say a strict exclusion treaty with Japan is nearer, influenced by Vancouver unrest. Officials fear infringed treaty rights, urge formal, collective action to curb coolie immigration, with Japan pressed to deny passports for direct arrivals. Henry Watterson named as possible dark horse in Courier Journal speculation.
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State Department
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Henry Watterson
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