Weather and regional note summary for Georgia and South
Forecast for Georgia by southwest to west winds. Local news covers University of Georgia athletic association dispute over Brisbane park use, planned civil action for Day 3400, and a presidential appeal. Also reports the casket or funeral of General John B. Gordon in Miami, service attendance, hospital donations, notable deaths Chesley B. Howard and others, religious services, smallpox at Wesleyan, and various Southern, domestic, and international items from political, military, and church spheres.
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Athletic Association
University of Georgia
Brisbane Park
Dudley
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
John B. Gordon
Miami
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Capitol
Gordon
Clement A. Bodns
Atlanta
Department of Termesse
8. D. Lee
Mississippi
Gerfon
Presbyterian Hospital
Chesley B. Howard
Juniper Street
Death by suicide of Captain Richard S Fairchild
St Louis January 10 One of the west’s oldest steamboat men Captain Richard S Fairchild killed himself at his son’s home. He used a butcher knife to end his life. Born in 1843 at Lawrenceburg Indiana he served as a union easinear on transports during the Civil War and was known on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers.
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St. Louis
Richard S Fairchild
Captain Fairchild
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Ohio
Mississippa
Theater Managers Contest Alterations Payment Policy
Philadelphia theater managers met to decide how alterations should be paid in the current theater crisis. They oppose the McLean ordinance placing alteration costs on lessees and urge building owners to cover improvements. A national meeting of theater managers and allied professionals is planned for mutual protection. The issue remains unresolved.
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Philadiphis
McLean
Death of General Gordon Shakes Confederate Home
The death of Lieutenant General Gordon cast gloom over the Confederate Soldiers' Home near Atlanta. Veterans gathered by firesides as newspapers circulated, reading accounts of his illness and passing. A memorial service featured scripture, prayers, and remembrances, with plans for viewing the body at the capitol and possible procession to the cemetery.
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Atlanta
A. B. Holderby
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Nesim State
Capitol
Interstate National Guard Association Convenes in St Augustine
In St Augustine Florida on January 26 the sixth annual convention of the Interstate National Guard Association will assemble, drawing national guard officers from across the states and territories. Leaders include Major General Charles Dick and various war department officials, with rail and steamship travel offers and social events planned to ensure a large attendance during Florida’s peak season.
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Imational Guard
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Oil Tax Test Before City Court In Montgomery
In Montgomery Alabama on January 10 the Alabama oil tax test case goes before Judge J H Thomas tomorrow afternoon. The law requires state chemist testing and a tag confirming standard oil. Standart Oil Company conducts the test. Judge J H Gaston ruled the law unconstitutional and Attorney General Massey Wilson appealed. The case is bound for the supreme court regardless of outcome.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Juige W. HH
Thomas
Standart Oil Company
J. H. Gaston
Probate
Massey Wilson
Supreme Court
Final Tribute Planned for Gen Gordon by Southern Governors
Miami January 11 remains of General John B Gordon to lie in state at Presbyterian church then Oakland cemetery. Public tribute at capitol hall of representatives with Governor Terrell presiding features ten minute eulogies from Clement Evans Thomas Jones John Daniel Stephen Lee M Butler and others. Speakers include southern governors. Evans previously served under Stonewall Jackson.
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House of Representatives
Capitol
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Oakland
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R. E. Parle
W. T. Newman
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Georgia
South
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John W. Daniel
Stephen D. Lee
M. C. Butler
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Confederate Veterans
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Thomas G. Jones
Alabama
General Orders on Funeral of John B Gordon by Confederate Veterans
General Orders from the United Confederate Veterans in New Orleans dated January 10 1804 announce leadership changes and mourn the death of John B Gordon a famed Confederate commander and UCV leader. Stephen D Lee orders preservation of staff and directs Georgia division to assume command of the Army of Tennessee with Mickle as adjutant general and chief of staff.
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United Confederate Veterans
New Orleans
United Confeserate Veterans Organization
Federation
Stephen D Lee
William F. Mickle
Haecin
J. Fret
Clement A. Evans
Georgia
Army of Tennessee
Department United Confederate Veterans
United Confederate Veteras
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Stephen D. Lee
William E. Mickle
Georgia approves escort for General Gordon remains
Governor Terrell names an extensive escort to accompany the body of General John B. Gordon from Macon to Atlanta, detailing senior officers and notable figures including General C. A. Evans, Governor Candler, Chief Justice Simmons, and many colonels, majors, and captains. A second detail covers officers to meet the train at the state line, relieving Florida troops, listing West, English Jr., Wilkes, Scott, Nash, and others.
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Overnor Terrell
John B. Gordon
Macon
Atlanta
Capitol
C. A. Evans
W. Harris
A. D. Candler
W. M Northen
H. D. McDaniel
RB. Bullock
T J. Simmons
Henry G. Turner
W. T. Newman
Emory Sheer
W. A. Wright
R B Park
Philip Cook
B. Stevens
John C. Hart
WB. Merritt
J. W. Robertson
E B. Howell
Bridges Amith
R. BE. Allen
Herman Myers
L. A. Chappell
A. J. Gravatt
D. C. Ashley
A. J. Lippitt
Alfred Cumming
William Phillips
P. A. S McGlashan
C. A. Wiley
C. W. Wheatley
W. S. Shepherd
Isaac Hnutdeman
A. J. McBride
J. S. Prather
A. B. Montgomery
C.D
John T .Mall
W. H. ‘Harvey
D. B. Hamilton
John W. Park
A. H. Cox
Amos Fox
J. W. English
R.A. Nesbit
W. §. Evans
Richard Hobbes
J. T. Hester
T. J. Lyon
Dexter
J. M. Gresnam
Walter Wyley
W. T. Atwater, Sr
W. W. Gordon
J. H. Fs. Anderson
D. Joan Triplett
W. A. Little
William Redd
J. H
Gordon
Florida
A. J. West
J. W. English, Jr
Shipwrecked Men Rescued Near Yarmouth
Halifax reports three miles offshore Yarmouth a steamer Boston rescued the water logged schooner Lizzie Dyas crew after a storm tossed voyage. The Davis sailed from Church Point to Rockland and found the men in desperate straits near death’s door.
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Nova Scotia
Yarmouth
Boston
Lizzie Dyas
Davis
Church Point
Rockland
Body of Distinguished Dead to Arrive in Atlanta
The body of General Gordon is to be conveyed from Miami to Atlanta with a funeral escort from Florida State Troops. The procession is set for Wednesday morning at the Georgia capitol, amid nationwide expressions of grief. In Cincinnati on January 10, 1904, editor John Temple Graves praises Gordon as a noble link to an heroic past and a knightly figure beside Lee.
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Miami
Cincinnati
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Georgia
Lee
John Temple Graves
Funeral in Georgia for Confederate General Gordon
For two days General Gordon lies in state in Atlanta's capital corridors before a funeral in Oakland. The body travels from Florida with escorted honors, including Miami Rifles. Flagler provides a private car. Georgia governors, Confederate and Union veterans attend public exercises in Atlanta. General Stephen D. Lee plans to speak. telegrams pour in from veterans. Atlanta camps organize escorts and committees to participate in the massive tribute.
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Henry F. Flagler
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House of Representatives
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Columbia
Misa
Capitol
Eiher
Triute
Florida Troops to Guard Corse Body of Gordon Leaves Miami For Atlanta
The body of General Gordon will leave Miami Monday morning for Atlanta with an escort from the Miami Rifles. Adjutant General Foster orders a detachment to accompany the remains to Jacksonville. A delegation of Miami citizens will travel with the casket. General Gordon died recently and his funeral arrangements proceed toward Atlanta. Mrs. Gordon bears up under the loss as flowers arrive from local sources and friends.
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Pia
Gordon
Biarayne
Atlanta
Foster
Florida Rats Militia
Miami Rifles
Jacksonville
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Biscayne
Royal Palm
Flagler
Miliary
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Henry M Flagier
Florida
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Florida State Inihia
John B. Gordon
Miam
Second Regiment
Tablets Gordon Wrote About Confederate Positions
Birmingham January 10 letter from General Gordon to Judge Houghton notes tablets marking Confederate Infantry positions at Gettysburg are incorrectly placed. Gordon urges Congress to address the issue and attract senators' attention, citing a response dated December 30 1903 from Biscayne Florida.
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Birmingham
Ala
Spegall
W. BR. Houghton
Gordon
Gettysburg
Houghton
Congress
Biscayne
Fla
HO Houghton
Atlanta
Fluctuation in Cotton Hurts Manchester Business
Cotton price volatility depresses commerce in Manchester territory. Buyers limit purchases to essentials as artificial prices and stark variation erode confidence. Demand for yarns and turnover shrink while buyers wait for a stable market before committing.
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Manchester Ter
China
Baels
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