Memorial Day in Atlanta Honors Civil War Veterans
Atlanta observes Memorial Day with a monster parade and grave decoration by the Daughters of the Confederacy and other groups. Governor Slaton, Mayor Woodward, and Col Pomeroy lead marches from Peachtree to Oak Hill Cemetery, with multiple divisions and veterans’ organizations present.
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Atlanta
Daughters of the Confederacy
Askland
John M. Slaton
Ladies’ Memorial Association
Children of the Confederacy
Daughters of the American Revolution
James G. Woodward
E. Pomeroy
Peachtree
West Peachtree
Peachtree Street
Whitehall Street
Hunter Street
Pomeroy
James TL. Beavers
John M. Staten
Willollow
George M. Napier
Old Guard
James M. Kimbrough
Marshal at Desk Again After Illness
Federal Marshal Howard Thompson of the northern district of Georgia, long ill at home in Gainesville for about three months, visited his U S building offices on Saturday and said he hopes to return to regular work soon though he is not yet as strong as before.
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Howard Thompson
Georgia
Gainesville
United States
Marshal Thompson
Pastor Defends Church Stand Against Evil in City
The Men and Religion Forward Movement urged pastors to speak on reform. Dr. R. Holderby of Moore Memorial Church defended his stance saying the fight is between Christ and evil, not the church and world. He warned against opposing preachers and pledged to attack all evil firmly, despite threats or intimidation.
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Men and Religion Forward Movement
R. Holderby
Moore Memorial Church
Jesus
Mhose Whoars
Jesus Christ
Atlanta
No Verdict Reached in Campbell Case
Pelham Ga April 26 Special The jury trying the state case against D C Campbell charged with murder of John Harrell had not reached a verdict by 1 0 o clock Saturday night and were moved to a hotel until Monday morning The panel heard close arguments Saturday afternoon noted as among the finest in the Mitchell court district and crowds waited around the courthouse and streets for a verdict after four days of deliberation
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Pelham
D.C. Campbell
John Harrell
Tudge Cox
Mitchell Court
Camilla
Pulham
Sandy
New Frat Instituted at Medical College
The Alpha Tau chapter of Alpha Kappa fraternity was instituted Friday evening at Atlanta Medical College with fourteen charter members. Distinguished guests included Dr. George Cook of Concord NH grand primarius and several faculty members. The initial annual banquet followed Saturday night at the Capital City Club.
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Alpha Tsu
Alpha Appa Kappa Fraternities
Atlanta Medical College
George Cook
Concord
W. Paper
B. B. Block
L. B. Hastings
W. EF. Bagley
Co. Fishburne
N.L. Kirkland
Capital City Club
Miss Hood Improving at Home After Operation
Miss Margaret Hood daughter of Mr and Mrs George R Hood of 38 Culperson Street West End continues to improve slowly after an operation at the Tabernacle hospital last week and subsequent transfer to her parents home.
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Miss Hood
Margaret Hood
George R. Hood
Culperson Street
West End
Tabernacle Hospital
Judge Westmoreland Dead Sunday Night
Judge Thomas P. Westmoreland, a longtime Atlanta figure, died at 6 p m at 1217 Pesch Tree Street after a two week illness. Funeral plans pending likely at Trinity Church with Dr J W Lee of St Louis to officiate. He served in Hamp ton's Legion during the Civil War and practiced law in Atlanta since 1867. Survived by wife Carrie Rawson, one brother George Westmoreland and a sister Mrs George Bell of Greenville S C.
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Thomas P. Westmoreland
Atlanta
Peschtree Street
J. W. Lee
St. Louis
Judge Westmoreland
Greenville County
South Carolina
Hampton’s Legion
Carrie Rawson
E. E. Rawson
West— ‘Moreland
Juda Westmoveland
Trinity Church
Superior Court of
George Westmoreland
George Bell
Greenville
8. C
Trainmen of Atlanta Urge Georgia Support For Immigration Bill
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen meeting in Atlanta adopted resolutions in favor of the Burnett immigration bill and ordered a communication to Senators Smith and West urging support. Over 260 members attended as President Wilson threatens to veto over the literacy clause requiring aliens to read and write before entry, with the bill already passing the house despite opposition from foreign societies and a tax clause on aliens included.
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Brotherhood of Railroad
Smith
West of Georgia
Wilson
United States
House
Dr Caleb Ridley Voices Heaven Music Sermon
Dr Caleb A Ridley of Central Baptist preached on The Music of Heaven using sea imagery to liken heavenly music to rest amid storms. The newly elected associate pastor Mr Rodgers led a 50-strong chorus, delivering what many called Central church’s finest music.
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Caleb A. Ridley
Central Baptist Church
Faralone Islands
Pacific Ocean
Xed
Rodgers
Congression
Central Church
Confederate Dead Honored in Columbus
Columbus Ga April 26 Special for the forty ninth time the memory of the confederate dead was honored in Columbus on the anniversary of the original memorial services in this city Open air exercises were held in Linwood cemetery with about 10909 people in attendance An oration was delivered by Hon T Hicks Fort introduced by Hon H R Goethius and the tribute to the confederate dead and the call of patriotism were well received An impressive ceremony marked the laying of the cornerstone for a new old confederate cannon to be mounted at Linwood cemetery overlooking the graves
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Colmbus
Columbus
Linwood Cemetery
H. R. Goethius
Linwood
Ead
Memorial exercises held at Talbotton Ga
Memorial day observances in Talbotton featured W Fitzhugh Lee of Atlanta as speaker. The audience showed deep interest with applause for patriotic oratory. A B Persons introduced the speaker, Grady Lumsden Carter directed the music, and the church, Confederate monument, and cemetery were flowered. A luncheon for veterans was served by the Daughters of the Confederacy.
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Talbotton
W. Fitzhugh Lee
Avlanta
Lee
From
A. B. Persons
Grady Lumsden Carter
Confederate Monument
2St Cemetery
Daughters of the Confederacy
Georgia Postmasters Confirmed by Senate
The senate confirmed Georgia postmasters including Irani M. Meaders of Dahlonega and Emmett A. Spier of Wadley. On Rep Hardwick’s recommendation, Dr J C Wright was appointed as pension examiner at St Augustine.
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Washington
Senate
Georgia
Irani M. Meaders
Dahlonega
Emmett A. ‘Spier
Wadley
Hardwick
J.C. Wright
Five Dollar Opera Glass From Hawkes Co Opticians
An inexpensive five dollar opera glass with good lenses and leather covering offers high magnification for a splendid rear stage view. Mounted glasses priced at five dollars to F275, advertised by Hawkes Co Opticians located at 14 Whit ata.
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Hawkes Co
Opticians
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