Robert E Lee Birthday Observed Across States
A long list of observances marks Robert E Lee and Stonewall Jackson birthdays. Cities from Macon to Charleston host speeches, parades, and crosses of honor for Confederate veterans with local officials, Daughters of the Confederacy, and military units in attendance. Highlights include Judge Speer addressing Macon crowds and naval officers honoring Lee in Portsmouth.
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Portsmouth
Naval Station
Robert E. Lee
Harrington
Naval Hospital
Thomas
Asheville
N. C
Stonewall Jackson
United Daughters of the Confederacy
W. A. Self
Hickory
Lee Birthday Observed With Confederate Tributes In Georgia
In Columbus and other Georgia cities, veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy marked Robert E. Lee’s birthday with ceremonies. Banks closed, public buildings and many businesses observed a holiday. Speeches by Rev. John Johna gon, Gustavus M. Pinckney, and Prof J Harris Chappell highlighted the events, praising Lee’s life and character. Military parades and crosses in veterans’ hands underscored the commemorations across Columbus Carrollton and Savannah.
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John N. White
W. He Atwill
Longstreet
Gordon
Richmond
Lee
Lee- Jackson
Richmond Howitzers
Lee Monument
West End
House of Delegates
Senate
Roanoke
Lee Jackson
Newnan
Robert E. Lee
Daughters of the Confederacy
Carnegiabrary
Nina Perdue
J. R. King
Nak
Dixie
Charliestin
T. 3. Parrott
James W. Austin
Atlanta
Katherine Arnall
Mary Gideon
John B. Gordon
Charles Astin
W. J. Cotter
Erans
John Johnagon
Gustavus M. Pinckney
Columbus
Eleventh Street
Camp Benning
Ladies’ Memorial Association
Children of the Confederacy
Robert M. Howard
J. Harris Chappell
Milledgeville
Georgia Ormal and Industrial School
A. W. Cozart
Chappell
General Les
Professor Chappell
Carrollton
McDaniel Curtis
Annie Whester
United Daughters of the Confederacy
R. E. Lee
M Mary Colgar
Hodnett
W. B. Dil
Savannah
Robert EB. Lee
Peter W. Mel
Elbeerton
Elberton
J. F. Stillwell
J. C. Langston
W. J Jones
B. G. Boardman
Lee birthday commemorations across Georgia and Arkansas parade
The article notes a Confederate veterans reception in Savannah hosted by the Francis Bartow camp with officers from the Sons of Veterans in attendance. It also covers January events in Oxford and Elberton honoring Robert E. Lee, with speeches by Alex Matthews and Robert S. Parker, plus ceremonies in Hinesville and Little Rock featuring saber contests, prayers, and school observances.
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Orim
First Cavalry
Chatham Artillery
Francis 8. Bartow
Sons of Veterans
Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy
Charles G. Edwards
A. D. Harden
Louise Young
Veterans’ Association
Emory College
Oxford
Robert E. Lee
Alex Matthews
Douglasville
Robert S. Parker
Atlanta
Little Rock
Ark
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Advertises Digestive Aid
The article promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural aid that relieves overburdened stomachs by aiding digestion rather than starving the body. It argues the tablets perform stomach work, supply nutrients, and restore health, claiming they allow the brain and body to function properly and are sold by druggists for 86 cents a box.
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Stuert
Btuart
Stuart
Thang
Foraker backs Roosevelt as Cox rivals emerge
Cincinnati reports Senator Foraker voices support for President Roosevelt, credits Cox for GOP service, says delegates at large decision rests with Ohio convention. He would accept if Ohio Republicans favor him, but emphasizes unity and belief Roosevelt will win. He expects no hesitation from Ohio GOP in backing Roosevelt.
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Cincinnati
Senator Foraker
George B. Cox
Oho
Chicago
Cox
Republican Party of
Ohio
Roosevelt
Dividend Clash at Lehigh Valley Rail Annual Meeting
Stockholders shouted for a dividend at the Lehigh Valley Railroad annual meeting in Philadelphia. The old board, led by President Thomas, won reelection as debate centered on a general mortgage clause and the failure to declare a dividend for eleven years. A resolution to resume dividends passed, while a quarterly 1 percent request was rejected as beyond stockholders’ power. In New York, Northern Pacific directors declared a 1 12 percent dividend.
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Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
E. T. Stotenbury
Thomas
Thebo
Lehigh Valley Company
Erie Railroad Declares 2 Percent First Preferred Dividend
The Erie directors announce a 2 percent semi annual dividend on the first preferred stock, dissolving the voting tract agreement tied to 4 percent annual cash dividends. A 2 percent payout was made last August as part of the fiscal year ending June 30, with J P Morgan and two associates previously controlling the stock.
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New York
Erie Railroad
Erie First Preferred
J. P. Morgan
Noted Cleric Mullaly Dies in New York at 74
Reverend Francis J Mullaly a long time Presbyterian pastor with service in McGowan's brigade during the war and later a college president in the south died at his New York home aged 74 His early life in Ireland included secretary work for Young Irish movement leader Charles O'Brien and he immigrated to America in 1649 settling in Georgia where he began ministry.
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Francis J. Mullaly
New York
Francia J Mullaly
Presbyterian Church
Ireland
Charles O'Brien
Young Irish Movement
America
Georgia
First Presbyterian Church of
Mullaty
Gen. Inc
Virginia
Saunders
United States Army
Prince of Wales
Edward VII
Parris
Louisville
Daniel G. Parris
Ohio
Mississippi
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Emory Speer
Macon
E. C. Bruffey
Constitution Bureau
Second Street
Hospital Folk
Academy of Music
Spier
Bridges Smith
A. Jacques
Board of Control
Hospital
J. W. Cabaniss
J. J. Cobb
John T. Hoifeuillet
C. R. Pendleton
Mason Telegraph
Elder
Proudit
C. B. Willingham
Edward Willingham
Mallory Taylor
Smith
Nat E. Harris
Dr. Smith
Judge Speer
Second
Cherry
Mulberry
Danville
Danville Light Infantry
Danville Military Institute
Americus
Norman C. Miller
Augusta
Court House
W. H. Barrett
Gainesville
Fla
Kiirby Smith
W. L. Palmer
Orlando
Robert Bullock
Stonewall Camp
United Confederate Veterans
Austin
Tex
The
State University
Langam
Charbleston
8. C
Charleston
S. C
Robert &. Lee
Hibernian Hall
Confederate Veterans and Sons of Vet
Essig Bros
Ferg
Carrollton, Ga
Muse
Whitehall
Pheae
Hinesville
Liberty County
Liberty Independent Troop of Cavalry
Liberty Independent Troop
Liberty Guards
A. Gordon Cassels
Washington
Fleming D. Cheshire
Mukden
China
Conevns
James W. Davidson
Minnesota
Antung
Edwin V. Morgan
Dalny
Manchuria
United States
Neal Loan & Banking Co
Gopital
E.H. Thornton
W. F. Manry
H. C. Caldwell
Asst
Eaton Deve Co
Foraker
Northen Pacific
Wallory
Mallory
Mallory Flow CO
E. Chattanooga
Tenn
Hegker-Jones-Jewell Milling CO
Mortuary
D. Lasseter
Buchanan, Ga
Buchanan
H. D. Lasseter
Turm City
Warren H. Campbell
Warren H Campbell
Charles W West, Jr
Mary Dean Campbell
Campbell
Forty-fourth
First Baptist Church
A. Wynn
Alta Vista
John Reilley
John Reilly
E. E. Michael
Anniston
Ala
Michael
Ellis
Madison
Co. S. Lee
Evergreen
Elba
Thomas W. Ward
Thomas W. Weld
Hancock
South America
Pacific Islands
Carris ‘Flancock
H. ¢. Cannon
Pelham
Cc. Cannon
Cannon
Sumter County
Mihalovitch, Fletcher & Company
Bunt Pearl Street
Joseph Higley
Joseph Bocklage
Bocklage
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