Evans Succeeds to Command of Army of Tennessee Veterans
General Clement A. Evans has become commander of the Army of Tennessee department of the United Confederate Veterans, replacing General Stephen D. Lee who advanced to commander in chief. Lee asked Evans to name a Georgia division commander as vacancy follows Gordon’s death, signaling further promotions in Georgia.
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Eneral
Clement A. Evans
Department of the Army of Tennessee
United Confederate Veterans
Stephen D. Lee
John B. Gordon
Evans
Lee
Georgia
Department of the Army
Tennessee
United Confederate Veterans’ Association
Department of the Army of Northern Virginia
Hana
City Council Meets to Honor General Gordon Death
Atlanta mayoral acting head presides as council meets in special session to draft resolutions on the death of Lieutenant General John B. Gordon. Likely actions include a special committee, lowering city hall flags to half mast, floral tribute, and closing offices on the funeral day.
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Gordon
John B. Gordon
Meyer
T. D. Longinb
M.D
Evan P. Howell
Savannah
How
General Council
Atlanta
Florida
Georgia
South
Sec
Tribute to Gen Gordon From Dr L G Broughton
A Georgia preacher laments General John B Gordon death. He praises Gordon as a unifying figure, soldier, statesman, and devout Christian, recounting his lectures and urging Atlanta to erect a monument in his memory. The tribute emphasizes his role in binding the North and South together and his lifelong faith.
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Gen. Gordon
L. G. Broughton
General Gordon
Georgia
Gordon
Henry W. Grady
Veta
Texas
Atlanta
John B. Gordon
Funeral of Ex Governor Foster Held in Fostoria
The funeral of Hon Charles Foster will be held at the family residence on Tuesday at 2 o'clock. Mayor Cunningham has issued a proclamation suspending business in city departments during the funeral.
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Foster
Fostoria
Ohio
Charles Foster
Tuesaday
Cunningham
Doctor J B Wimberly Burned in Twiggs County Fire
Dr J R Wimberly a leading Twiggs County figure suffered severe burns in Jeffersonville on January 10 with local doctors fearing fatal injuries. The incident drew wide attention from residents and county officials.
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J. BR. Wimberly
Jeffersonville
J. R. Wimberly
Twiggs County
Hanna to Win Next Saturday in Ohio Senate Return
Columbus Ohio January 10 Senator M A Hanna arrived from Cleveland and predicted reelection to the United States Senate. The house and senate will ballot separately next day Sunday with a joint session Wednesday to announce results. Hanna expected to win by the largest majority, Republicans claiming 25 in the senate and 66 in the house, 91 on joint ballot.
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Columbus
Ohio
M. A. Hanna
Cleveland
United States Senate
House
Senate
United States
Hanne
Republians
Funeral Notables Gather For Confederate Leaders Tribute
The report lists prominent Confederate veterans and allies including General Gordon’s supporters Judge Jones General Elvyans General Lee and Senator Daniel alongside Major Butler Black Law Stewart and Cox. It notes honors from governors and Congress, telegraph arrivals in Atlanta, and enduring respect for Gordon’s leadership and legacy.
Last Session Opens in San Juan Porto Rico
The second biennial legislature of Porto Rico begins its last session in San Juan with Governor Hunt’s message to be read Tuesday. A loan of 85 million dollars to farmers is favored by the better class in the house, while American council members oppose it citing economy and threaten retaliation by opposing all American measures including the general appropriation.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Hunt
Roosevelt
House of Representatives
House
Death of General Gordon Sparks Confederate Tributes Across States
News of General Gordon’s death triggers funeral arrangements and formal condolences from Cheatham camp in Nashville, Camp Hardee in Birmingham, and Daughters of the Confederacy chapters in Raleigh Albany Covington and Covington. Delegations, floral tributes, and meetings plan to honor the late Confederate general.
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Nashville
Tenn
Gordon
Frank Cheatham
J. P. Hickman
Dvans
A. Cunningham
The
Confederate Veteran
Camp Hardee
Birmingham
United Confederate Veterans
Pelham
United Daughters of the Confederacy
North State
Releigh
N. C
Fred A. Olds
North Carolina
J. B. Gordon
Miami
Albany
Speary
William M. Slaughter
Ladies’ Memorial Association
Daughters of the Confederacy
Veterans
Ladies* Memorial Association
Covington
General Gordon
James M Pace
General Gordon Run From Snowballing Boys Remembered
C H Girardeau recalls a 1883 or 1884 incident near Carnegie Library where General Gordon, marching toward the old state capitol, faced a volley of snowballs from a crowd of boys. He raised his silk hat and surrendered with a joke, then ran to escape the spirited prank.
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C. H. Girardeau
Gordon
C. H. Giardeau
Atlanta
Carnegie
Meana
Mr. Girardeau
General Gordon
Peachtree Street
Forsyth Street
Old State Capitol
Marietta and
Forsyth Streets
Enay
Roya
Funeral March Honors General Gordon At Atlanta Concert
Chopin s Funeral March performed by Creatore s band in memory of General Gordon at the Grand last night drew a large audience. The event closed Atlanta s home benefit drive for the Incurables as Signor Creatore added the piece to the program amid widespread grief and acclaim, though the exact amount raised remained unreported.
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Chopin
Creatore
General Gordon
Atlanta
Hart Bwent Blister Cure Ad Plea From POWAL
Fragmentary ad copy describes a treatment warding off odors and warmth claims. It urges sending 260 to Eaton Davug Co in Atlantic, Ga for a full size postpaid sample. One application allegedly proves its merit.
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Hart
Powal
Druggis
Eaton Davug Co
Atlanti
South Will Pay Tribute To Gordon
A meeting in Macon to arrange funeral train details for General Gordon was chaired by General Evans with officers including W G Everett, Ells, Edwards, Park, Myers, A J Mcbride, John S Prather, Furlow, Hulbert and others. Atlanta camp 159 will issue a mourning badge and floral transport is offered free. General Evans issues a proclamation inviting Confederate and Union veterans to join the funeral escort in Atlanta.
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Macon
Thera Wers
Evans
W G. Everett
W. D Ells
Joan F. Edwards
R .E Park
F M Myers
A J Mcbride
John S. Prather
Charles T. Furlow
W. W. Hulbert
O. P LeVert
W. M. Crumley
O. B Stevens
W. H Harrison
General Evang
W. H. Harrison
Southern Express Company
W.W. W Hulbert
Comorg
General C. & Evans
Atlanta
C. A. Evans
Georgia Division
United Confederate Veterans
Gordon
Clement A. Evane
Georgia
Heart Stimulants Fail After Gas Incident Death
Pittsburg January 10 W E Weaver who was overcome by gas in a Glassport house where Mr and Mrs Frank Cummins lost their Hyves last Monday died at McKeesport hospital. Weaver had been kept alive by heart stimulants and oxygen but did not regain consciousness.
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Pittsburg
W E. Weaver
Glassport
Frank Cummins
McKeesport
Weaver
Tribute to General Gordon From Capt Jack Crawford
Capt Jack Crawford posts a reverent tribute to General John B Gordon, praising his honor and courage. He recalls meeting at a federal prison talk to prisoners, dining at Fort McPherson, and ends with a somber ballad about Gordon joining Stonewall Jackson, Lee, and Grant in memory. The piece urges national unity and peace as Crawford signs as Late Chief of Scouts USA.
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Jack Crawfford
Scouts Unites States Army
Jack
Gordon
General Gorton
General Gordon
Fort McPherson
Jack Hayes
Toomara Pennea
John B Gordon
Hue
Aldher
Peica
Poy
Stonewall
Lee
Grant
Jack Crawford
Man of the Twelfth of May glorifies Gordon in Civil War battle
In Augusta Georgia the piece honors General John B Gordon. It recounts his leadership at Spotsylvania and the Bloody Angle on May 12. The essay praises his courage and names him as the Man of the Twelfth of May.
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Warren
Grant
Hancock
At& P i
Dole
Lea
Federala
Lee
Gordon
Johnson
Early
Rhodes
Wilcox
Long
Augusta
Epidemic of Pneumonia Grips Villa Rica Georgia
Villa Rica in pneumonia epidemic with Mrs J J Velvin and Lt J J Velvin seriously ill. Mr Velvin had a stroke months ago and parish friends far and wide worry for him. Mrs Whatly and Mrs W Howell also reported dangerously sick as town endures outbreak. distant note of China Thibet service reports.
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Villa Rica
J J Velvin
J. J Velvin
Velvin
Yelvio
D Whatly
W. Howell
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Mississippi
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M. C Butler
South Carolina
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Duval Co
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