Funeral and state rites for General Gordon noted
The body of General Gordon lies in state at the state capitol with public exercises planned in the House chamber at 10 o'clock. General Thomas H. Barry and troops from Fort McPherson slated to join the funeral procession amid messages of sympathy to Governor Terrell and General Evans from across the South. A separate report details a Columbus tragedy, Brunswick wedding interruption, and regional political and legal news.
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Gordon
John B. Goran
Committee of Veterans
Atlanta
Veterans
M. Mitchell Post Mal. G. A. R
Adope
South
Terrell
A. Evans
Gate City Guard postpones forty ninth anniversary event
The Gate City Guard indefinitely postpones its forty ninth anniversary celebration in honor of Lieutenant General John B. Gordon. The postponement was decided at the weekly armory meeting after the death of Gordon and member W W Richards. The unit dates to 1855 and has a storied Civil War and Confederate service, and will likely receive an esteemed role in future funeral escort duties.
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Democratic National Committee
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Senate
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Clifford Smythe
Colombia
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United States
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Rand
Mra Hennett
William J. Bryan
New Haven
Washington
Great Britain
Murphy
New Jersey
John B. Gordon
Gate City Guard Hias
Gate City Guard
Armory
Leonard White
H. Richards
General Gordoi
Gordon
South
North
Letter from A. Stewart on Gordon tribute refusal
A. Stewart of Chattanooga Tenn writes January 1904 unable to attend memorials for John B. Gordon due to illness and stroke. He says Gordon’s life and deeds tell the tribute best and declines to give a eulogy.
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A. Stewart
Chathanooga
Tenn
M. Terrell
Georgia
Avantu
Gordon
Alekp
Stewart
Funeral Order Details Gordon Procession in Atlanta
Special order from the army of Tennessee outlines the Gordon funeral procession at the Georgia State Capitol January 14 1904. It lists divisions led by Colonel Clifford Anderson and General Butler D Price with U S troops, and names escorts pallbearers and participating organizations. The route passes Washington Street Capitol Avenue Hunter and Mitchell Street with access points for viewing.
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Clement A. Evans
Gordon
Evans
United States
Sixteenth Infantry
Fort “McPherson
Georgie State Capitol
General Gordon
Tomorr
Atlanta
John B.gordon
State Capitol
John W. Ball
Clifford ~ Anderson
Buller D. Price
Georgia
Mills Thare
Une Miliary
Hunter Street
Capitol Avenue
Lee
Ladies Associations
RIFLEMEN ARRIVE FOR GENERAL GORDON FUNERAL IN BRUNSWICK
The Brunswick Rifemen, last intact from Gordon’s brigade, plan to attend General Gordon’s funeral in Atlanta. Captain Robinson leads the unit leaving tonight, honoring Gordon who once named them first in line during his inauguration. The Glynn County Confederate Veterans and Sons of Veterans join.
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Brunswick Rifemen
Gordon
Atlanta
Robinson
Jackson
Glynn County Confedere Teterans
Sons of Veterans
Maidr A. J. Cravatt
W. Dart
Macon
Tinton
Rome's Daughters Send Laurel Wreath for General Gordon
Rome Ga January 12 Special Rome chapter Daughters of the Confederacy forward an exquisite laurel wreath by express tonight for General Gordon. The wreath came from Myrt Hill cemetery where Gordon is buried and where he delivered a patriotic address.
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Rome
Daughters of the Confederacy
General Gordon
Myr Ue Hill Cemetery
Gordon
Army of Tennessee assigns officers to divisions and staff
Colonel W. D. Et s ia is assigned to the third division and Colonel Charles G. Arnall to the fourth. Colonel W. L. Calhoun heads the fifth division and Captain Robert B I Clayton to the sixth. Clayton will handle organizational questions after arrival at the cemetery. Staff officers report to Calhoun. uniforms to match the Army of Tennessee standard. Sons of Veterans named for duty with the general commanding.
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Confederacy
Washington Street
Hunter
Waverly Place
Grand Army
Ecpuvile
Hunter ‘ Street
Hunter Street
Sons of Confecerais
W. M. Grumley
Clif
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W. D. Ets Ia
Charles G. Arnall
W. L. Calhoun
Robert BI. Clayton
Clayton
Georgia Elvision
Army of Tennessee Department
Sons of Veterans
Cole
Ewlhorn
E. N. Randolph
Shepardim
Eugene Mitchell
Ed T. Wiss
Delegations Set for General Gordon Funeral Attendees
South Carolina and other states dispatch governors and a large delegation to General Gordon's funeral. Gov Heyward leads a ten member group from South Carolina plus Camp Hampton and Confederate veterans will join. Governor Jennings will attend from Florida.
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Terrell
Georgia
W. 5. Jennings
Florida
D.C. Heyward
South Carolin
Fudlett
South Carolina
South
General Gordon
Hampton
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