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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1904
Page
1
The National Committee set the location and schedule for the presidential nominating event in St. Louis on July sixth. Party leaders approved the venue and dates, signaling preparations for the national convention and related campaigns.
A Democratic National Committee conference in Washington settled on St Louis as the site for the 1896 national convention, with New York failing to present a serious financial bid. Chicago and St Louis offered money and facilities, while Missouri benefited from the exposition's timing. The meeting, held in executive session, adjourned with no presidential implications and Bryan arriving amid general quiet.
The funeral train carrying General Gordon's body arrived in Jacksonville at 7 58 PM on January 12. A crowd of about two thousand mourners lined the platform as veterans and Confederate groups marched in tribute, trimming the scene with flags and processed guards from Florida troops.
White House reports Roosevelt greatly shocked and grieved by General Gordon's death. He notes Gordon as a gallant, fearless friend and soldier. Escort details include General Lovell leading Florida troops and eight Jacksonville men. Georgia troops to replace them as the train enters Georgia. Body escorted to Atlanta after leaving Miami with Mrs Gordon and Mrs Burton Smith aboard.
The funeral cortege for General Gordon proceeds from Miami to Atlanta with Major Hugh Gordon Frank Gordon and other relatives in attendance. Civil escort Rev. C A Fulwood and Hon. L. Patterson join the procession along with Captain Jaudon and detachment from state troops. Dr. Gramling, Mayor Sewell, and local delegates accompany the special car as the casket rests draped in black and a Confederate flag is displayed among laurel wreaths on the inner compartment.
In Washington on January 12 a heated senate debate centered on Senator Bacon's resolutions aimed at amicable Colombia United States settlement after Panama secession. Senator Foraker charged partisanship as Lodge tabled the motion, while Bacon read Ciliford Smyth cables showing Colombian sentiment and urged peaceful negotiation with possible arbitration at The Hague.
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