Forecasts and notices from Georgia and national news
Weather outlook for Georgia with rain chances and temperatures. funeral arrangements for General John B. Gordon in Atlanta. city closings in honor of Gordon. rumors of a Panama trip by General Barry. smallpox precautions at Wesleyan Female College. fire destroys W J Marsheat Pineapple store suspected burglary. close Rome mayoral race. political candidacy announcements. impeachment and senate matters. Philippine bonds bids. Democratic committee in Washington. Bryan remarks on conscience campaign. various domestic and international political developments. markets and sports results from May wheat to cotton. racing results from Ascot and New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Gordon
Atlanta
Capitol
Gordon
ibUe
Georgia
Atelanta
Simingutshea
City
Barry
Department of Gulf
Panama
Muscogee County
State Senate
Benster Scott
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Senate
Wood
Washington
Harvey Fiske & Sons
National Democratic Committee
Bryd
United States
Ieibacnadore
Stsa
Mew Haven
J. Bryan
Hicks
Decision Left to People on Georgia Exposition Model
Governor Terrell and Georgia exposition commissioners will let the people of the state choose whether Liberty Hall or Sutherland shall model the Georgia estate at the St Louis exposition. Liberty Hall already chosen. Sutherland would cost several thousand dollars more. Pulaski sends delegation after General Gordon funeral mass meeting in Hawkinsville with leaders and resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Hiall
Alexander Stephens
Sutherland
General Gordon
Georgia
Terrell
Liberty Hall
iNo
Atlanta Honors General Gordon in State Funeral Proclamation
Atlanta marked General John B. Gordon’s memory with a half mast flag, city hall closure, and floral offerings. Mayor Evan Howell issued a proclamation designating Atlanta as his funeral site in Oakland Cemetery, calling for business closings January 14, and urging city officials and citizens to attend and honor his service as a soldier and statesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Howell
Atlanta
General Gordon
Atlanta Fire Department
John B. Gordon
Evan F. Howell
Mortel
Oakland
Ufe
Bis
Stnusry
Igos
Evan P Howbll
Initial Step For Monument In Memory Of General Gordon
The Tige Anderson Camp United Confederate Veterans opened a subscription with 26 dollars toward erecting a monument for General Job B. Gordon. Members praised his bravery and devotion as plans spread to involve other camps and funeral preparations. A committee was named to meet the train carrying the body and an adopted resolution expressed deep respect for the late leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job B. Gordon
H. Landrum
B. C. Brantley
G. W. Guthrie
R. L. Osborne
F. Patrick
T. J. McCann
J. W. King
E. A Beerden
M.yriggs
T. G. Henry
I. N. Farmer
N. T. Gann
United Confederate Veterans
Georgia
South
Tige
J. L. Cobb
George A. Carter
Wheeler Mesias
Joseph Wheeler
John
Prather
Capitol
Atlanta
General Gordon
Wheeler
Bouthern Express Company
Wall Street
Death of General Gordon Reverberates Across Camps
Camp Gordon sorrowfully reports General Gordon's death with memorials from Thomestile United Daughters of the Confederacy naming a camp in his honor. W D Mitchell camp United Confederate Veterans adopts crepe bands and designates Major C T Stuart and Captain Triplett to attend the funeral. Louisiana officers issue memorial address urging camps to hold services. staff and Confederate veterans plan attendance and floral tributes statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Thomestile
General Gordon
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Louisiana
New Orleans
William McL. Fayssoux
United Bang of Confederate Veterans
Two Confederate Veterans Meet in Atlanta for Gordon Tribute
General Stephen Lee of Mississippi and General Clement Evans, senior Confederate leaders, arrived in Atlanta to honor General Gordon. They shared memories of the Civil War, spoke of Gordon’s valor and leadership, and planned funeral remarks reflecting on their past campaigns and the cause they served.
City Schools Get Holiday for General Gordon Funeral
The board of education authorized a 10 o clock half holiday for all public schools to enable students and teachers to attend General Gordon funeral rites at the state capitol. No parade is planned as attendance is left to families, with teachers free to join or stay away. Boys High School to petition for earlier dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Gordon
Board of Education
W F Slaton
W. F Slaton
Gordon
Horn
Gordon Honored by Union Veterans
Pittsburg Pa January 1 Encampment No 1 Union Veteran Legion tonight passed resolutions of condolence to be forwarded to the widow and children of General John B Gordon During the meeting a number of men who fought against General Gordon during the rebellion made addresses highly eulogizing the dead general upon his character as a man and of his prowess as a fighter the meeting held yesterday in order that they may be able to attend the funeral services The name of General Gordon has always been held in high esteem at the school and some time ago a picture of the general was placed in the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaski
Hawkinsville
Speels
Gordon
J. H. Martin
W. W. Poole
Pope Brown
Jordan
Pate
Grice
Warren Grice
McGriffin
Taylor
Lovejoy
Pularkin
Hawkinaville
General Gordon
P. H. Lovejoy
Council
Stephen Lee
Miszissippi
Confederacy
Atlanta
Capitol
Clement A Evans
Department of Tennessee
Yhem
Lee
Evans
Gereral Evans
Beth
Hoane
Gordoney
United “Confederate Veterans
Pittsburg
Union Veteran Legion
Gener
John B Gordon
Lee appoints new general in Georgia division
General F. A. McGlashin of Savannah was named by General Stephen D. Lee to succeed General Clement A. Evans as commander of the Georgia division of the United Confederate Veterans. McGlashin served in the western army and was a noted Savannah business leader and war participant. The vote reflects veteran favor and acknowledgment of his prior brigade command in Georgia. Sympathetic resolutions for Grover Cleveland’s family were adopted by the Mississippi senate later that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. McGlashin
Savannah
Clement A. Evans
Georgia
United Confederate Veterans
McGlaachin
Stephen D. Lee
The
Gray
McGlashin
Special Rail Fare Rates Lined Up For General Gordon Funeral
Southern railroads issue a limited fare package for General John B Gordon’s funeral. Tickets to Atlanta from states south of the Ohio and Potomac and east of the Mississippi will be sold January 3 to 14, with return by January 16. Special rates include one cent per mile for veterans and a general fare plus 25 cents round trip for civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Shio
Potomac Rivers
Mississippi River
Joseph Hichardson
Southeastern Passenger Association
Richardson
Constitution Office
John B. Gordon
At- Henta
Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta
Ohio and Potomac
Mississippi
Carfiere
Joseph Richardson
Funeral of General Gordon Moves Toward Atlanta
The body of General John B Gordon lies in state at the Presbyterian church in Miami Florida as a large escort and military detail prepare to accompany the flag officer toward Atlanta. The procession includes Florida state troops and local units with a civilian escort to Macon and onward to the Georgia capital for memorial services and burial at Oakland Cemetery. The event is described as the largest funeral ever held in Georgia with prominent speakers and a full state capitol ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
John B Gordon
Presbyterian Church
Remein
Henry M Flagier
Atlanta
John Gordon
Msfore Hugh
Frank Gordon
Mhurton Smith
Hugh H. Gordon Jr
Kilbourn Gorton
Miami Rifles
Terrell
Chapitol of Georgia
Florida State Troops
Florida
Georgia Line
John ‘Ro Gardon
Emily
Jacksonville
Florida Jine
J M. Terrell
Macon
Union
Reapitol
Oakland Cemetery
Gordon
Fifth Regiment of Infantry
Georgia
Clifford L. Anderson
Governor's Horse Guard
W. T. B. Wilson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bouthern
Ansocola
Asocola
Bushnell
Rnmuel W. Mechen
John Young Brown
Kentucky
Henlerton
Cullam
Myson T Werrick
Ohio
Berauvae
Peter
Servia
Alexander
Draga
Belgrade
Whitaker Wright
London
Wright
Mulleh
Cordon
Innes
Longino
J. Eld Holland
John H. Harwell
F. A Quillian
A C. Bruce
M M. Turner
J. A Hynds
T H Goodwin
J. Bowen
Seatorday
Council Chamber
Biscayne
Flo
Appomettox
General Council
J. Sid Holland
RE. A Quillian
J. H. Harwell
M. M. Tuner
Columbus
Nuary
Blue and Gray
Anderson Camp
Olice
Etlanta
General Longstreet
General Garden
Henry Jennings
Department
Pollee
Southland
Old Georgia
Lee Ia
State Capitol
E. A McGlashin
Cleveland
Jackson
Grover Cleveland
Ruth
State Line
A. J West
J W. English
T Mf Hopkins
A J. Beatt
J. Q Varnedoe
W S. West
M Toomer
W. Wilkes
L L Me
Clesky
W. T. Newman
Joseph van Holt Nash
Walter A. Harris
J. D Dunwoody
W. B Fender
J. T. Bird
W. L. Starr
R. C. Hazelhurst
Southern Railway
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!