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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1904
Page
20
Detailed plans outline a colossal funeral for General John B Gordon with ceremonies at the capitol, a public procession, and a final military vigil. Veterans, militia, and officers prepare for a nation’s farewell as public buildings close and streets fill with mourners.
Pleased citizens report St Louis awarded the 1896 national convention after a lengthy selection process. The new Exposition structure on Thirteenth and Olive, with a 34 foot height and 18,000 seating capacity, will cost about $490,000.
Major W F Slaton, superintendent of the public schools of Atlanta, announces in The Constitution that 21 white city schools will close on Thursday to honor General Gordon. He urges principals to notify teachers to dismiss all students that day.
Official notice directs all schools to dismiss and send children home to observe a funeral. Teachers are ordered to release pupils to have a holiday or to attend the service if they choose. The directive emphasizes a pause in regular classes and a respect for the occasion.
Floral designs from Atlanta florists and veterans groups decorate the Capitol for General Gordon’s burial. The standout piece from Veterans in Congress features a red, blue and white last battle flag in roses, violets, and narcissus. An immense round seal motif and a white flower arch are among grand offerings, with numerous flags, pillows, and wagonloads of blossoms to accompany the casket.
Final arrangements for Mrs Gordon and Gen Gordon are unsettled awaiting Mr Gordon’s arrival. The body will be moved from the Capitol chapel to Central Presbyterian Church after exercises with a limited church opening. Casket bearers lead, followed by family and 100 veteran escorts. The service committee, led by Dr Orme Flinn and Dr Theron Rice, will be named by Mr Gordon.
A Georgia story recalls General Gordon at the Senate scroll and a prank by a paper’s editor. A hoax telegram claiming Hawley elected a black senator triggers Gordon’s fury before the truth arrives, prompting a triumphant speech and cigars for all. In Asheville a farmer, George Gorn, kills his wife then shoots himself.
Odd patent remedy advertises Murt Sweat and Blister cure named MOV Ale. Claims soothe hooves and armpits, warms feet, and invites orders via Eston Fava Co in Atlanta Georgia for fall size, bestpaid female postpaid. One application proves merit.
Mrs Ella H Corwine of New York seeks to recover part of an immense fortune tied to Georgia plantations. The 4 share would be one quarter of an estimated 6,000,000 estate. Her husband was a former navy paymaster. Boston socialite Mrs Pastogla Chace is mentioned in the piece.
In Allentown Pennsylvania on January 12 the Lehigh county court began trials to determine responsibility for the October murder of 21 year old Mabel Bechtel. David Weisenberger was arraigned and acquitted of murder, while Alois Eckstein, Bechtels fiancé, faced charges of complicity as jury selection began before adjournment.
President Roosevelt received a wave of Democratic visitors in Washington on January 12 including Emery of Chicago and a delegation from the Iroquois Club urging the national committee to set the Chicago convention there Judge Edward F Dunn, touted as father of thirteen, met the President who quipped about his seven children. Tammany politicians led by Sulzer Sullivan and Little Tim Sullivan followed with greetings. Senator Bacon of Georgia introduced several Georgia Democrats.
A Buckeye Powder Company plant blast in Edwards station wrecked one building and killed William Justin and Leonard Shatler instantly. The shock reached 14 miles and shattered windows within a two mile radius.
Lightweight champion Joe Gans defeated Willie Fitzgerald of Brooklyn in a ten round decision at the Metropolitan Athletic Club in Detroit. Gans dominated most rounds, knocking Fitzgerald down in the first, fourth, sixth and eighth rounds while Fitzgerald only won moments in the fifth and ninth. Fitzgerald staggered Gans with a hard left in the ninth, but Gans recovered and retained the title.
Mrs Edna P Wickes sues her husband Thomas H Wickes vice president of the Pullman company in the superior court for divorce charging cruelty. The complaint states the defendant two times since their marriage has beaten and struck her in a pattern of abuse.
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