Memorial Day Sermon Blends Union and Confederate Tributes
Rev Frank E derkina preaches at Central Congregational Atlanta urging a unified Memorial Day observance. He cites Lincoln and McKinley, urges merging the two memorial days, and calls for a conference between Grand Army of the Republic and United Confederate Veterans to end division and honor fallen soldiers. The service precedes May 30 cemetery ceremonies with speakers from nearby churches and veteran groups.
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Nationel
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Grand Army
Reppie
Woman's Relief Corps
Sans of
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Franz King
Central Congregational
Atlanta
Sons of Veterans
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One Deserter Sparks Diplomatic Scrutiny and Rumor
A single US Navy deserter from the Columbia at Vera Cruz triggered clashes between the American embassy and the State Department and prompted a Mexican paper to claim seventy nine sailors deserted. Official records show only a small defection and misreporting, as the deserter had little sea time and was jailed for larceny before seeking release through Ambassador Powell Clayton. The case illustrates how a lone deserter can inflame international narrative and naval discipline.
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United States Navy
State Department
Columbia
Vera Cruz
Senor Rupirez
Navy Department
Tome Ont
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Navy
New Orleans
Desenter
Powell Clayton
Mexico
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lVera Cruz
Mexico City
Miller
Landrum Poised to Head Mercer University
May 28 special dispatch notes strong indications Dr. W W Landrum will be offered Mercer University presidency. Faculty letters support acceptance, trustees hint at offering a suitable salary. Board discussions include reasons for past disturbances and C E Wilmlingham’s resignation. some trustees claim limited knowledge of the real causes.
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W. W. Landrum
Mercer University
Macon
Landrum
Gore
New Turn T
C. EB. Wilmlingham
Board of Trustees
Unknown Woman Left in Macon
Macon Georgia May 28 Special A nameless woman left at a house near the Southern depot by a man who also refuses to reveal his name is mother of twins believed dead. She is in critical condition and unidentified. The city physicians are summoned to save her life as officers seek the fleeing man and to ascertain the woman’s identity and origin.
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Byington
Columbus
Musengea
F. J. Wimberly
O. B. Byington
Muscoxea
pDoets
I Osrsen
Read
Marietta
Eiljah W. Halford
Ermy
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Graven
David L Carson
Svoman
Teller
Macon
Southern Depot
Local funeral notices and a fatal switch-rail accident
Short items report the death of L D Bolawin killed by a switch engine at Howsils station. Funeral at 3 PM from E M Patterson chapel, interment Sylvester GA. Other notices include Henry Ellis aged 21 2 2RAr old, burial Westview after 10 AM service. Genesta F P Marlow two months old, service 2 PM, Westview. Mrs M B D Cole widow of Moses Cole, Inman Park, sons and daughters, funeral to be announced. Fred Ellington, a Negro, shot Lent Boulder streetcar inspector on Felder Ave last night. details from unidentified source.
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L. D. Bolawin
Howsils Station
E. M. Patterson
Sylvester, Ga
Henry Ellis
Wrdnk Ellis
Eastavenus
Presbyterian Hospital
Theron Rice
Westview Cemetery
Genesta FP
Fred Ellington
Felder
Lent Boulder
Niin Seturda
Slump Expected as Fruit Prices Rally in Savannah Market
In Savannah and surrounding regions, naval stores and fruit markets show sharp price moves. Turpentine climbs to new highs while peach crops and buyers signal confidence with early sales, forecasts point to a bumper season.
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J. A. Wood
E. LE
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H. A. Mathews
W. C. Wright
Imthia Section
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W. W. Henderson
United Orchard Company
W. H
Harris
Luxury Fruit Company
OC. W. Withoft
Ohio Fruit Land Company
Z. Radid
Hale
Wright
Lucury Srult* Company
Withott
Hale Orchard Company
Express
Robert Flour Moy
Kare
Timid maidens call for lover in Atlanta trap
Two young sisters Baskle 18 and Maggie Lunsford 14 were found destitute and crying at the station after trusting a man who promised marriage and a Birmingham home but failed to appear. They were placed in the care of the police matron Mrs Bohnfeld and returned home with their father J Oliver Lunsford.
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Baskle
Maggie Lunsford
J. Oliver Lunsford
Lycust Grove
Basile
Yenerday
Merping
Jett
Mra. Bohnfela
Moon
Atlanta
Mount Vesuvius Erupts with Four New Openings
Naples reports Mount Vesuvius erupting with four new openings as lava flows. Surrounding area is covered in ash and the Funicular railroad has halted operations due to the eruption hazards.
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Vesuvius
Naples
Riots in Stockholm During Strike Turmoil
Riots broke out in Stockholm on May 28 as clashes erupted between protesters and police over the acereagers' strike. A mob stoned officers who drew swords to clear streets. many injured, several arrested, and significant property damage reported.
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Stockholm
New Railroad Examined In Route Survey From Birmingham To St Andrews Bay
Chairman of the syndicate backing the Birmingham Columbus and St Andrews Bay tollway left New York for Chipley to review the proposed route. Engineering expert J Scott accompanies him to assess geography and financial prospects. In Chipley progress includes five miles of rails laid, 500 tons of steel, an engine and five cars in operation, with grading and ties extending over 20 miles and 15 miles respectively.
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Birmingham, Columbus
St. Andrews Bay
Birmingham
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Columbus
New York
Chipley
Gome
John Scott
Scott
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Fia
Startling Note Left for Police Sparks Cemetery Mystery
A cryptic note claiming a murder and buried body was found by Oakland cemetery’s Fair street entrance. Patrolman Phillips investigated with two officers, discovering no body and suspecting a prank. The note, on torn memo paper, appears written in a clear hand and refers to a kitchen baby farm.
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Phillips
Fair Street
Oakland Cemetery
Ater Tiseihuy
President Bumstead Delivers Notable Baccalaureate Sermon
The baccalaureate sermon at Atlanta University was delivered yesterday morning by President H. Bumstead before a large audience. He drew from the text Keep thy heart with all diligence for out of it are the issues of life. He urged cultivation of a pure heart and warned against unworthy emotions, stressing that true action flows from inner virtue.
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Atlanta University
atAtlants University
H- Bumstead
Express Bandit Foiled Near Bear Mouth Station
A bold attempted robbery of the eastbound North Coast Limited near Bear Mouth, Montana, failed after Engineer Wilson and Express Messenger Laub overpowered the bandit. Dynamite threats were used, the robber was knocked unconscious, bound, and turned over to county officials. No valuables were taken. the express car was damaged and the train continued with delays.
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