Georgia Forecast and Local Events Reported
Georgia forecast calls for Monday and Tuesday with fresh southwest to west winds. The athletic association of the University of Georgia refuses to pay 3400 for Brisbane park use, leading to a civil suit and an appeal to President Dudley of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association. General John B. Gordon’s body departs Miami Tuesday for Atlanta, with state services planned Thursday. Distinguished Southern governors invited to attend. Generals Evans and Gordon named in the veterans organization. Hospital fundraising strong in Presbyterian churches. Chesley B. Howard of Atlanta dies of pneumonia. Possible Savannah leadership change at the Central of Georgia railway. Presbyterian sermon in Savannah emphasizes Pietism. Miss Sanders at Wesleyan College contracts smallpox. isolation enforced. Southern and L&N rail lines reach accord on north Knoxville rights. Florida Senator Mann perished in Chicago theater fire. Alabama oil tax case to be heard in Montgomery. Alabama supreme court in session. Norfolk marines and civilians fatally stabbed. Dowie leaves San Antonio for San Francisco. Democratic campaign leaders in Washington plan convention site. Midwinter thunderstorm observed in Salt Lake City. New York arrives after tempestuous voyage. Two unions hold annual convention in Trenton. Postal frauds to top Senate discussions. Mark Hanna expected to be reelected senator from Ohio. Panama affair to resume in Senate. Colombia lands 300 men on St Andrews Island amid secession rumors. Far East unchanged awaiting Russia’s reply to Japan. Devonshire-Chamberlain dispute published in London. Vatican displeased over Spanish protests against Mgr Nozaleda. Pope Pius reportedly not forbidding women’s low-cut gowns at the Vatican. Insurgents shell San Domingo’s capital.
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Athletic Association of the
University of Georgia
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Southern Intercollegiate Athletic
John B. Gordon
Miami
Florida
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Gordon
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Department of Tennesate
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Mississippi
Presbyterian Hospital
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W. T. Newman
OM Mass
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Clement A Evans
Thomas G. Jones
John W. Daniel
Stephen D. Lee
M. C Butler
Xy. Co. & Black
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A. HT. Cox
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Ike
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D. Lee
General Evans
Columbia
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Pnd
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the Captor
Death by Knife Ends Career of Veteran Steamboat Pilot
St Louis January 16 One of the oldest steamboat men in the west Captain Richard S Fairchild committed death by his own action at his son's home. He used a butcher knife to take his life. Born Lawrenceburg Indiana in 1843 he served as engineer on transports during the Civil War and was well known on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers.
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St. Louis
Richard S. Fairchild
Captain Fairchild
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Ohio
Mississippi
Erana Organization
Othayvior
Federation
Stephen D Lee
William E. Mickle
Theater managers conference on who pays for alterations
Philadelphia managers from nearly all city theaters met to decide action on proposed city legislation and opposed McLean ordinances that force lessees to pay for alterations. They urged building owners should cover improvements and noted a forthcoming national meeting of theater professionals.
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Philadelphia
McLean
Death of General Gordon Mourned by Atlanta Veterans
The death of Lieutenant General Gordon cast gloom over Confederate Soldiers' Home inmates near Atlanta. Veterans read papers, wept, and held a memorial service in the chapel. Many will view the body in state at the capitol and join the funeral procession to the cemetery.
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John B. Gordon
Gordon
Atlanta
A. R. Holderby
General Gordon
Holderby
Interstate National Guard Association Meets in St Augustine
The sixth annual convention of the Interstate National Guard Association will run January 25 to 28 in St Augustine Florida. Leaders from many states, including adjutants general and officers, are expected. Delegates will discuss militia legislation and potential changes to the national militia law while enjoying social events during Florida’s peak season.
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St Augustine
Fla
Interstate National Guard Association
National Guard
Congress
Charles Dick
Ohio
Association
Columbus
Washington
Boston
New York
Charleston
Florida
St. Augustine
St.Augustine
Alabama oil tax test to be heard in Montgomery court
The Alabama oil tax test comes before Judge W H Thomas tomorrow afternoon. The law requires state chemist testing and tagging to prove oil meets standard. The Standard Oil Co conducts the test. appeal by Attorney General Massey Wilson followed Judge Gaston ruling. case may go to the state supreme court.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
W. H. Thomas
Standard Oil Company
J. B. Gaston
Massey Wilson
Supreme Cous
Southern Governors to Attend General Gordon Tribute
Miami dispatch reports a high profile memorial for General John B. Gordon with many Southern governors invited. A public noon meeting at the Georgia capitol will hear ten minute eulogies from noted figures including General Clement A. Evans and Judge Thomas G. Jones.
General Orders to United Confederate Veterans Funeral of the Great Soldier
New Orleans January 10 1964 General Orders issued to the United Confederate Veterans outline leadership changes and mourning for John A Gordon and John B Golding. Stephen D Lee assumes command with Evans to lead the Army of Tennessee and Georgia division officers directed to appoint a new commander.
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United Confederate Veterans
New Orleans
United Confererate Veterans Organization
Federation
Lata
Clement A. Evana
Army of Tennessee
Department United Confederate Veterans
United Confederate Veterans Organization
Evans
Georgia
Stephen D. Lee
William E. Mickle
Escort Named for Dead General Gordon Remains
Georgia governor appoints a long list of officers and dignitaries to escort General John B. Gordon’s body, trains to Macon and Atlanta, with a second detail to meet the train at the state line and relieve Florida troops. Named are generals, judges, colonels, captains, and other officials.
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W.¥. Parkhurst
Minter Wimberly
Robert Hodges Baxter Jones
C. D Wynne
Ben C. Smith
Walter G. Cooner
General Gordon
State Line
Florida
A. J. West
J. W. Engsh
W. Wilkes
Coton
A. J. Scott
J. van Holt Nash
J. D. Dunwoody
W. 3S. Weat
J. C. Varnadoe
W. 8B. Finder
T. N. Hopktina
L. GL. McClesky
Shipwrecked Men Rescued Near Halifax
Three sailors from the water logged schooner Liz gia Dyas were saved by the steamer Boston three miles off Yarmouth light after a stormy voyage from Shorea Point to Hockland. The crew, in desperate straits, had given up hope of rescue.
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Halifax
Nova Scotia
Yarmouth
Boston
Lizgia Dyas
Davis
Shorea Point
Hockland
Body of Distinguished Dead to Arrive in Atlanta
The body of a distinguished deceased is due to arrive in Atlanta on Wednesday morning. State officials will receive the remains and arrange the final rites in coordination with local authorities. The arrival marks a formal transition for observers and ceremonial duties to be carried out in the state capital.
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Atlanta
Funeral Party Leaves Miami for Capitol Funeral
A funeral party bearing the casket escorted by Florida state troops departed Miami Tuesday morning and is expected to arrive at the Georgia Capitol Wednesday. Expressions of grief were general across the country as the procession progressed.
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Florida State
Miami
Country
No Honors for Fallen Chieftain Graves Describes Gordon
The author laments General Gordon's death in a January 10, 1904 editorial. He honors Gordon as noble and heroic, urging Georgia to pay reverent respect at his grave beside the Paladins of Lee.
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Cincinnati
Gordon
Georgia
Lee
John Temple Graves
General Gordon to Lie In State Then Funeral Arrangements
The body of General Gordon will lie in state in the capitol corridor for two days then be laid to rest in Oakland. In Atlanta the funeral will be held Thursday at noon with a large escort from Georgia troops and Confederate veterans. Florida honors and civic ceremonies accompany the tribute, as telegrams flow to Evans and veterans clubs organize escorts and committees for the procession.
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Gordon
Capitol
Oakland
Atlanta
Southern
Georgia
Florida Troops Escort Gordon Remains to Atlanta
The Florida militia detaches from the Miami Rifles to escort General John B. Gordon’s body from Bis Cayne to Jacksonville and on to Atlanta. A Miami citizen delegation may accompany the funeral cortege, with secular and military escorts arranged for departure Monday morning. Mrs Gordon bears up bravely as flowers and tributes arrive from Miami and the Royal Palm gardens.
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Fla
Gordon
Biscayne
Atlanta
Atanta
Foster
Florida State Militia
Miami Rifles
Jacksonville
Blecayne
General Gordon
Barton Smith
Florida
Royal Palm
Flagler
Henry M Flagler
John B. Gordon
Milam
General Gordon Replies on Gettysburg Tablet Placement
Birmingham resident Judge W R Houghton sought accuracy in Confederate position markers at Gettysburg. General Gordon replies from Episcayne Florida December 30 1903 saying he will urge senators and members to address the issue and remedy the wrong.
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Birmingham
Ala
W. RH. Houghton
Gordon
Gettysourg
Houghton
Congress
Episcayne
Fla
W. R. Houghton
Atlanta
Careful About Purchasing In Manchester Cotton Fluctuations
Fluctuating cotton prices hurt Manchester business with artificially high current values. Confidence erodes as buyers limit purchases to essentials. Overall consumption to shrink, despite inquiries in India and China. yarns remain inert and turnover meager until a stable basis forms.
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Manchester
China
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Body of Great Commander
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