Fragmented 19th Century Script Fragments Include Armed Leaders and Theatrical Notes
The text presents scattered references to John B. Gordon as a Confederate general, Admiral Bob Evans of the Asiatic Squadron, Manchuria interests, a tragically burned woman, and various scattered comments on churches, editors, and a Mr. Yeast winning an oratorical prize. It also mentions a Christmas peace note, a Chicago theater blow, and cautions about fire safety in theaters amid historical period language.
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Kansas
Yeast
Liberty Hall chosen for Georgia at St Louis Exposition
Governor urges $25,000 to build Liberty Hall as Georgia's model building for the St Louis World's Fair. Beauvoir, Mississippi's historic home, is the model for its exhibit. Georgia aims to show resources across buildings while using Liberty Hall as a general headquarters for visitors.
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Terrell
Alexander H. Stephens
Crawfordville
Georgia
Mississippi
Beauvoir
Jefferson Devis
Georgia Building Commission
H. W. Washington
Macon
State Commission
Open the Carnegie Library at Night for Atlanta Workers
The Constitution urges opening the Carnegie library in Atlanta after hours to serve wage earners. It argues the public benefit outweighs costs, noting Atlanta as a working town where many toil during the day and cannot access books. It calls for evening access to uplift intellects and honor the philanthropist founder.
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German Settlers in Georgia Promote Progress and Harmony
The article lauds German and Swiss settlers in Georgia as thrifty law-abiding contributors to state growth. It praises their integration with locals, mutual learning, and the goal of turning Georgia into a thriving, harmonious region through welcoming, intelligent newcomers.
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C. A. Volberg
South
United States
Atlanta Struggles Over Memorial Debates In Grim Chicago Fire
Augusta Chronicle reports Atlanta mourns for missing local man and grapples with memorial choices. Griffin News notes rival factions pushing for a Bobby Warthour statue at St Louis fair versus a Hall of Fame tribute. Savannah News cites Judge Parker’s anticipated Democratic presidential nomination.
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Ballade of Poor Souls by Michael Monahan
A dark poetic sermon on sin and hell citing divine mercy and human failure. The speaker laments missed grace and enduring damnation, pondering providence and hope amid the prison of circumstance. The poem frames Christ’s blood as healing yet reflects souls trapped by earthly sin and despair.
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His Only Failing in a Quiet Family Plot
A fragmented dialogue shows Marie-George and Clarabelle discussing a reserved suitor. He plans a wedding trip but cannot borrow $300 from his father to elope, hinting at financial and romantic tension within a family tale.
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Death of General James Longstreet Mourned Across South
The Athens Banner reports in somber tones on the death of General James Longstreet, noting his status as one of the last leading Confederate generals. Reactions from Savannah, Macon, Jacksonville, Charleston, and Chicago papers praise his bravery, acknowledge controversy over his postwar politics, and honor his military career while reflecting on the divided legacy of the Civil War.
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New Year Echoes and Brer Williams Tale
Read in Georgia paper: a humorous New Year scene with Brer Williams, a Jamaican style tale of the haunted morning, and a poem about life’s turn. Also obituary note about General James Longstreet’s death at Gainesville and Georgia’s sorrow.
Letters From The People On German Settlers In Georgia
Editor suggests Georgia should aid German immigrant settlers adapting to Southern life. cites misrepresentation in land sales, farming differences, climate, and social customs. urges neighbors and press to provide guidance, cautioning against hostility and urging welcoming, practical orientation to integrate newcomers as productive citizens.
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L Lttle
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Fertilizer tags sales signal strong farming season
Commissioner Wright reports about $20,000 in fertilizer tag sales so far this year and a $14,000 check plus $1,000 today on year end receipts. Governors and treasury notes show large rewards funds and tax inflow, with Georgia treasury receipts near $400,000 by yesterday and anticipated $1,000,000 in ten days.
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Stant
Terrell
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Treasury
Milledgeville civic dinner heralds progress and unity
A Savannah Press report notes Milledgeville’s new city council dinner fostered universal goodwill and ambition for civic improvements amid a city eager for growth. It highlights veterans and local politics, while praising Longstreet’s legacy and voting dynamics in Georgia and Nebraska.
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