Confederate Veterans Home in Georgia Destroyed by Fire
A fire devastated the Georgia Confederate Soldiers Home, sparing none of its residents. The blaze started near the central furnace, quickly engulfing the building and leaving only a few personal belongings and a faded Confederate flag as remnants. All occupants escaped unharmed, though the structure was completely ruined and valued in the tens of thousands.
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Sereldek
Bryan
Wilson
Tsesente
O'Clark
Atlanta G A R Post Fund To Rebuild After Fire
After a fire consumed a veterans home in Atlanta, volunteers plan five lectures and a citywide drive to fund a new G A R post building. Citizens respond with donations and pledges as the effort to replace the lost shelter for Confederate veterans gains momentum citywide.
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Atlanta
G. A. R. Post
Sam W. Small
Press of Georgia Commends Movement To Rebuild the Home for Veterans
The Savannah Morning News reports fresh Confederate veterans home destruction near Atlanta. It urges swift state action through popular subscriptions, pledging $100 and inviting Georgia cities to fund a swift rebuild. Officials note a $10,000 goal and consider temporary shelter to aid veterans.
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Press of Georgia
Home For Veterans
Savannah
Atlanta
Morning News
Georgia
Augusta. Ga
William T. Gary Maki
Thomas Lipton Confident Ahead of Allerina Cup Race
The Columbia and Shamrock prepare for a 78 second Allerina Cup race at Sandy Hook with Sir Thomas Lipton predicting a Shamrock advantage in a light to moderate breeze. Crew confidence runs high aboard the Columbia as forecasts call for winds easing toward noon and a trappy course of ten miles with multiple legs. Official forecasts note variable winds and calm seas expected, while betting odds shift around two to one in favor of the Columbia in some markets.
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New York
Columbia
Shamrock
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Hington
Sandy Hook
Challenger
Defender
Thomas Lipton
Bellicose Bobby and the Broadside Bets at Sea
At daybreak on the Columbia, crews scrubbed white working suits in readiness for the next day’s appearance amid odds and bets. Sailmakers and riggers worked on alterations while Shamrock preparations continued, captains Sycamore and Ratsey debating wind conditions for a favorable triangular race.
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Columbia
Shamrock Watts
Sycamore
Ratsey
Shamrock
Renowned Sea Dog Raby Frans Over Nine Santiago Campaign
Washington dispatch reports naval court of inquiry testimony on the battle of Santiago. Rear Evans and others describe the bombardment and maneuvers of the Iowa during the campaign and detail a May bombardment near Cotbe rvist, with witnesses including Theodore F. Jewell and Joni Ri Bier.
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Frans
Aes
Santiago
Washington
Evans
Iowa
Naval Court of Inquiry
Stimony
Shley
Wertain Theodore F. Jewell
Minneapolis
Joni Ri. Bier
Commani
Merrimac
Hobson
Miller
Machusetts
Castine
Veasela
Jewheg
Theodore F. ‘Jéwell
Cap’ Lemiy
Admiral Stiles
Senate
Miss Thurston to Benefit Old Soldiers Home Fire Relief
Miss Adelaide Thurston will donate all proceeds from tonight's Grand Opera House performance to rebuild the Soldiers' Home after a devastating fire. The plan drew widespread support as a capacity crowd is expected, with seventy former inmates to be seated in view for a symbolic gesture. Various Confederate and patriotic groups will attend, reflecting broad community backing for the relief effort.
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Adelaide Thurston
Grand
Qwell
Confederate Veterans
Sons of Veterans
Daughters of the Confederacy
Daughters of the Revolution
Grand Army of the Republic
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Confederacy
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