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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
9
A reunion of United Confederate Veterans fighters in Louisville celebrates Kentucky soldiers and leaders. Speakers praise Kentucky women, lament losses, and honor Jefferson Davis as veterans recall endurance, hospitality, and the Confederacy’s cause. The crowd plans future gatherings and gratitude for hospitality and shared memory.
The Louisville camp opened a convention delayed by late arrivals with Marion W Ripy presiding. Speakers urged faithful support and warned of inactive memberships while recalling Confederate achievements, sacrifices, and the duty to preserve heritage for future generations.
A reflective account recalls resisting oppression by federal and state powers, then achieving peaceful revolution to reclaim honor and unity. It celebrates loyal service in the Spanish War, preserving flags and ideals, and envisions enduring devotion to the flag, country, and descendants.
The piece notes arrears in Camps in Virgina West Virginia South Carolina North Carolina Florida Georgia and others based on Henry D Wade's New Orleans report. It argues for a revival of interest, criticizing social gain motives and wealth focus within the Sons of Confederate Veterans and urging a return to merit and Confederate brotherhood. Delegates adjourn after routine business and proceed to a horse show.
The Orphans Brigade marked its twenty second annual reunion as veterans and visitors packed Louisville venues. Speakers including General Simon Bolivar Buckner urged Southern cooperation with the Confederate Southern Memorial Association to erect a monument to Jefferson Davis, while crowds filled streetcars and hotels as organizers weighed next year's convention sites and leadership.
The center city church, fitted to seat 2000, hosts the reunion as 41 courts adjourn for the week to serve as state delegation headquarters. Veterans, guests, and dignitaries including Lt Gen Irvine Walker and Gen Simon Buckner attend speeches, with a gavel from Fort Sumter presented by the Ladies Memorial Association marking the occasion.
Secret of health lies in proper digestion and assimilation of food. Tutt's Liver Pills claim to cure sick headache dyspepsia malaria constipation and related diseases with an absolute remedy pitched in period style.
Special train trip brings Congressman John Sharpn to Jackson lodge No 416 to address the Nevada district convention of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Ellis He lauds President Roosevelt’s peaceful approach between Russia and Japan while cautioning against overreliance on the United States as mediator He stresses the need for a broader, holy example for Russia’s people and calls for a balanced, constructive role in negotiations.
Delegates from Jackson, Grenville, Greer, Yazoo City gather for the Bendent and Protective Order of Elks. The 365th session opens with President and M Peaton of Vicksburg presiding as officers lead the procession and ritual.
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