Final chapter of Davis funeral train to Richmond today
Special report traces the funeral journey of Jefferson Davis from Athens to Richmond with stops at Greenville Raleigh Durham and Danville. Governors May Tillman Carr and military escorts lead ceremonies and floral tributes as the nation memorializes the Confederate president and places his casket in the Richmond tomb.
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Greenville
Ste
Tillman
Colonel Capers
Tonys
Richond
James A Hoytebret
Greenville Mountaineer
Doi
Rielmond
Uber
Jettereu Davis
Gen Eek
Geuregl
Robert
Gonniuing
Wer
P. GT. Beau
Douuston
Daris
Mr. Davis
Tinbbool
Dlexas
Heron
Vsic Guether
Davia
Vicamond
Invinaville
Anny
T Nee Aappi
Kirby Smith
Serventor
Johnston
Mr. Davie
Dohey
Trans Mississippi
Wally
Edyson
Miss Davis
Huntreds
Petitons
Kalelzh
Durham
Poetein
Halegeh
North Carolina
Ncw
Raleigh
Grosse
Lelding
Sox Black Horsey
James Jones
Davia Fami
Mossis A Jones
SW. Walker
Xni
P. Mosely
J. H. Rogers
R.A. Bradley
J. C. Hudson
Goverot'a Guard
State Confederate Veterans’ Association
Wake County Confederate Veterans Association
Es-Confederate Soldiers
Conkodoonte aetereTester
North Crating Cort
R. FP. Tloke
S.A. Ashe
M. W. Page
G. Allen
Capehatt
Carr
Davis
Pleyel
Marshall
O'Hara
Ladies’ Menorial Association
Wilmington
Mia Wionie Davia
Mia
Heyes
Capitol
Governor Carr
Governor Cart
Infanta Visits New York and Honors Grant Tomb
In New York on May 30 the Infanta Baishe toured Central Park then Riverside Drive to the Grant tomb, wreathing General Grant’s casket with maidenhair ferns. She later attended a reception at the Savoy hosted by Commander Davin and viewed The Isle of Champagne at the Fifth Avenue Theatre before returning.
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New York
Speciah
Infanta Baishe
Riverside Park
General Great
Infanta
Savoy
Wutranes
Infante
Fifth Avenue
Photographer's
Infanta's
Central Park
Park
Sceanll
Porter
Clermont Circle
Genara
Grant
Temporcy Tomb
Thiefa
Bata
Comander Davia
Dultch
Prines
Marquise
Arvo Hermo
Duke de Tonummes
Artuny Baltasano
Davis
Prince Antoie
James M. Harn
Isle of Champagne
Frog Theater
Gilroy
Aurence
Migers
Lowen
Circus Train Wreck Kills Five Near Tyrone Pennsylvania
Walter Main circus wrecked on Tyrone to Guil station line at 5:00 am. Train jumped track from speed, fourteen cars toppled, five killed and many injured. Names listed include William Henry and Frank Brain among the dead. Injured sent to hospital. animals hurt or escaped. Economic loss estimated at $200,000. Also reports Marie Nevens Blaine wed Dr Ball in New York at South Reformed church with a quiet ceremony and later honeymoon plans.
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Altoona
F A
Walter Main
Tyrone and
Clearfield
Pennsylvania Railroad
Guil Station
Tyrone
Nuober
William Henry
Frank Brain
Annapolis
William Muterty
Liberty
Po Dol
Layer
Houtsd:le
Barnes
John Chambers
Chambersburg
Willis O'Bronnon
Chamsbersburg
Arthur Bucharda
George Corish
Hallidaysburg
Frank Barrett
David Jones
Harrisburg
Frank Morse
Trochester
N.Y
William Patoneo
James Efenry
Alberton
Tisé
Marie Nevens Bigint
T Ball
New York
Marie Nevens Blaine
Bull
South Reformed Church
Madison Avenue
Hth Street
Frederick Rotierry
Iler
Elaine
Belmont
Elurch
Blaine
Europe
Gilbert Released From Prison After Secret Home Office Decision
London May 30 James Gilbert the dynamiter was released from Portland prison after a life sentence for dynamite explosions at the tower and houses of parliament His departure was kept secret to obscure his identity The release was said to be due to his breaking down in wealth and a medical report indicating grave condition Musings in newspapers prompted the Home Secretary to order release given Asquith's approval and a medical opinion of illness.
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Fd Monlth
London
James Gilbert
Portland
Tower
Iagwat
Gilbert
Asquith
Foolish jump by man ends in deadly fall at parade house
A man named Thomas stepped from a 100 foot high parade house with an umbrella and fell to the pavement. His wife, prepared to jump next, witnessed the gruesome scene as he died, leaving her with four children. He was to receive 350 for the stunt.
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Buffalo
Aeronaut Parcel
Thomas
Wifey
Jack
Piedras Negras
Mex
Bon Luis Caravengas
Durangor
Caravengas
Don Luis
Hin
Durango
Zaponia
Storm Disturbs Arkanses Towns Causing Major Damage
A May 30 storm sweeps through Hempstead and adjacent areas destroying houses fences and trees. The Galaxy in Hempstead County reports destruction with several injuries and widespread power outages in the southern part of the state.
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Arkanes
Little Tock
Ark
Kansas
Guelaxy
Hempstead County
Apd
Georgians Roam Washington in Cabinet Rumors and Pensions
Washington dispatch June reports a possible fall cabinet change with Justice Field set for retirement and Secretary Gresham eyed for the post. The piece notes Georgia figures winning posts and pensions, including Colonel C. Duncan's inspector role and several Georgia appointments at post offices and pensions for veterans widows from Fulton and Newton counties.
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Washington
Justice Wield
Supreme Conrr
Cleveland
Gresham
Eda J. Phelps
Vermont
England
Whitney
Justice Field
California
Lincoln
Miller
Internal Revenue Service
Alderson
West Virrinia
Wilgen
Inere
Mr. Wilson
Mr. Alderson
West Virginia
Wilson
Jr. Wilson
Wes
Duncan
C. ©. Duncan
Perry
Tudge Crisp
Carlisle
Internal Revenue
Brown
Bankhead
Jarvingston
Metropolitan
Biswell
Georgia
Blaine
Dickens County
Joseph Chastain
Wt. T. Hamrick
Leadville
Pickens County
J. N. McDaniel
William Pricefield
Council Valley
Washington County
George D. Demmick
Judge Fain to Leave for Home and Postmasters
Holiday passes with no postmaster announcements as Judge J C Fain plans to depart for home tomorrow and refuse office. Augusta's A W Brit joins Washington correspondents for Louisville Post and other southern papers. Briggs defends himself denying heresy claims and challenges the court.
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J. C. Fain
A. W. Brit
Augusta
Macon Telegraph
Corps of Washington
Louisville Post
Butt
EW. BE Briggs
Bank Robbers Fail at Montana National Bank Heist
May 30 Helena reported an attempted bank robbery at the Montana National Bank. A large explosion echoed, police surrounded the scene, and investigators found the blast injured none of the vault. A lone assailant was not confirmed and no entry occurred.
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Helena
Montana National Bank
Orelock
Guisten
Wink Coleman
Joan Blount
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Jefferson Davis
Richmond
Atlanta
Caroving
Bath
General Dames
Dog
Epeera
Jesus
Represen
Associa
Landes
Generil
Ware
Sashich
Athens
Ada
Ron Monewall Dackroa
Couthotte
Uurongen
Naval Deserve Corps
Charlotte
Yomile N.C
Mumite Yang
Danville
Greensboro
Ely
Seoul
Princess Balalte
Tho
Riverside
Davin
Thomas Q. Senbroo
Montana
Chicago
White City
Cincinnati
Tne
Major McGinnis
Bull-Blaine
Bertan
Tenn
Bank of Commerce Today
Babk
Field
Gresham Gol
Nowa
Contesta
Botora Congresa
Georgia Paople
Mars Postmasters
Livingston
Aioner Lochren
James Caldwell
Nancy Hobbs
Henrieton Collier
Fulton County
Afartha A. Robinson
Sarah Daniel
Soliie B. Brown
Lem Brows
Newton County
Nancy Eliz
J. Tills
Arcie, Pepnoriain
Wiliam A. Edwards
Joshua Hill
Charles M. Walker
Georgetown Law School
Lampe
Professor Briggs
General Assembly
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Briggs
Briges
UN Seminary
Bown
Rigns
Moierator
Spurge
Newman
Martinean
Avine
Martineau
Mortineau
Dr Bringsaid
Christ
Lay Tttins
Eldred
Jesus Christ
Dr. Lampe
Lord Christ
Davitt
Dubdin
Bantruptes
Anhaet Danity Diate Ingsiber
Barliament
Pankra
Tit Everptes
Ite
Darite
Caknot
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