Gigantic Tribute to John Gordon Funeral Arrangements
Arrangements for a grand tribute to General John B Gordon are set as the funeral proceeds from the railroad to the Capitol and then the cemetery. A vast procession will form including veterans, military, and civic leaders with Evans in command and Anderson directing the military element. Public buildings close, crowds gather, and a solemn last rite followed by the burial at Oakland concludes the day.
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John B. Gorob
Capitol
Gordon
Wall Street
Atlanta
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Police
Oakland
City Hall
Court House
Central Presbyterian Church
Clement A. Evans
Army of Tennessee
Clifford L. Anderson
Evans
John B. Gordon
John BG. Gordon
Isles
Orme Fliltin
North Avenue Presbyterian Church
Theron
Rice
St Louis Wins Democratic National Convention
St Louis expressed great satisfaction upon learning it had won the Democratic National Convention. The convention hall, built after the Republican gathering, remodeled from the old St Louis exposition building at Thirteenth and Olive, cost about $180,000 and measures large enough for 16,000 spectators.
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St. Louis
Thirteenth and
Olive’ Streets
White Schools Close Thursday In Honor Of Gordon
Major W F Slaton superintendent of the Public Schools of Atlanta announces through The Constitution that all white schools will be closed Thursday to honor General Gordon. The notice serves to dismiss children district wide as principals are not individually notified. Slaton urged principals to inform teachers and students promptly.
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Twan
New York
Magnificent Floral Tributes Surround General Gordon
Atlanta florists rush to craft lavish floral tributes for General Gordon’s casket as state officials, veterans groups, civic bodies, and memorial associations contribute. The standout pieces include a three foot by ninety two inch last battle flag design in red blue and white, and a round Atlanta city seal motif. A white dove under a green flag arch completes the grand array with multiple flag pillows and numerous wagon loads of flowers expected.
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General Gordon
Ith
Atlanta
Congress
A Striking Illustration Of Gordons Personality In Atlanta Tale
An old Atlanta tale recalls Gordons reaction to a political prank during a postwar credentials vote in the U S Senate. General Hawleys abstention and a staged telegram sparked Gordons anger before a truthful telegram calmed him and sparked a famous Senate speech. A subsequent note reports a separate shooting suicide in North Carolina.
Poem of Odd Claim for Foot Odor Remedy
An advertisement-like fragment touts a product called MOW AS FOOT WAS that supposedly cures foot and body odor. It urges readers to mail 26 cents to Eaton Dava Co. in Atlanta Georgia for a full size, postpaid, with two cent stamp. One application allegedly proves its merit.
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Atlanta
Ita Meris
Woman Seeks Georgia Lands in Father's Fortune Suit
Mrs. Ella H. Corwine of New York sues to recover part of an enormous estate mainly comprising plantations in Georgia. The 87 million dollar fortune would bring Corwine a quarter share. Her Boston sister, Mrs. Pastorla Chace, is noted in social circles.
Murder of Mabel Bechtel in Allentown
In Allentown Pennsylvania on January 12 the murder case of 21 year old silk mill girl Mabel Bechtel began in Lehigh county court. David Welgenberger was arraigned and acquitted of the murder charge while Alois Hekstein Bechtel's fiancé faced jury selection on the complicity charge as court adjourned for the day.
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Mabel Bechtel
Trexter
Lehigh County
David Welgenberger
Alois Hekstein
Democrats at White House Seek Convening in Chicago
January 12 report shows President Roosevelt receiving Democrats at the White House. Representative Emery of Chicago introduces the Iroquois Club delegation pressing the Democratic National Committee to hold the convention in Chicago. Judge Edward F. Dunn, called “father of thirteen children,” jokes with the president. A Tammany delegation led by Sulger Sullivan and “Little Tim” Sullivan then visits, followed by Senator Bacon of Georgia introducing Georgia Democrats.
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Emery
Chicago
Iroquois Club
Democratic National Committee
Edward F. Dunn
Dunn
Tammany
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Little Tim” Sullivan
Bacon
Georgia
Explosion Kills Two at Buckeye Powder Plant
Peoria Illinois January 12 a Buckeye Powder Company plant explosion wrecked a building killing William Justis and Leonard Shatier instantly. The blast shook Edwards station six miles away and shattered windows within two miles.
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Ills
Edwards Station
Buckeye, Powder Company
Wiliam Justis
Leonard Shatier
Gans Defeats Fitzgerald in Ten Round Bout
Detroit reports Jo Gann lightweight champion won a decision over Wile Fitzgerald of Brooklyn in ten rounds at the Metropolitan Athletic Club. Gann scored four knockdowns and dominated most of the bout, with Fitzgerald carrying the better of only the fifth and ninth rounds.
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Mich
Jo Gann
Wile Fitzgerald
Brooklyn
Metropolitan Athletic Club
Light Guard Armory
Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald Fails To Finish Gans In Tight Bout
Fitzgerald lands a sharp left to Gans head but fails to follow up as Gans clings on. Gans shows clear superiority in eight rounds with multiple knockdowns, including a first round knockdown from a right jaw punch and further blows in the fourth sixth and eighth rounds.
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Gans Jew
Gans
Fitzgerald
Wickes Sued for Divorce in Chicago
Thomas H. Wickes vice president of the Pullman company is defendant in a divorce suit filed in the superior court by his second wife Mra Hona P. Wickes. She charges cruelty and says he beat and struck her on multiple occasions since their marriage.
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Chicago
Thomas H. Wickes
Pullman Company
Mra
Hona P. Wickes
Ant
Mr. Wickes
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