Confederate Monument Cornerstone Ceremony in Alabama
Ex-Governor Watts presided as Jefferson Davis spoke for about an hour on the Confederate cause at the cornerstone ceremony in Mowranweny. Thousands of veterans attended the memorial events in the historic capitol, ending with a reception in the Governor’s room and a grand parade to the cemetery where graves were decorated. Davis then toured Atlanta and Savannah on a special train.
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Mowranweny
Ala
Confedératy Monument
Watts
Mwe
Aires
Jefferson Davia
Hull
Davis
Vapitel
Mr. Davis
Danian
Appia
Alabama
United Stat
John
Gordon
Petersburg
Lee
Anil
Grant
Pinny
Strnercl
Tito
Srenter Lng
Aloumer
Amos PaRy
Uede
Orother
Polley
Demosthenes
Henry
Thor
Tke Niobe
Abtbaraa
Shenandoan
Morryt
Masui Je
Monument Association
Rover
Bru
W B. Johnson
Screws
Hoveriin O Neil
W.W. Allen
Gray Master
Ireris
General Gordon
Capitol
Union
Exchange Hotel
Military Ladies’ Memorial Association
A. A. Wiley
Yancey
General Lomax
Atlanta
Aine
Western Railroad
Akama
Hill Monument
Savannah
Southern Floods Threaten Levees Across Mississippi Delta
Report from MississippI on April 2 describes breaches and dangerous breaks along the Elton and Salem levees, with the Yazoo delta at risk of overflow. Major railroad and federal engineering officials monitor the Susshpuckna levee in Bolivar County as sections threaten collapse. Authorities warn of widespread flooding within ten days.
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Salasioppl
Viexserne
Miss
McMillan
Roll Parish
Elton
Salem
Vickshurst & Vacille
Quorn & Crescent Railway
Caranding
Washinton
Austin
Louisville, New Orleans & Texas Railway
Hutchins
Sears
United States
Greenville
Yazoo
Susshpuckna
Bolivay County
Washington
Sunflower
Issanquena
Eight Hour Rule Debated by Chicago Street Car Workers
West Division street car shops workers in Chicago threaten May 1 adoption of an eight hour day with current pay, while Creger cautions. After a meeting the measure is rejected and a ten hour day is proposed with a ten percent wage boost. Nearby South Side mechanics accept eight hours with May 1 wage case pending company decision.
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West Division
Chicago
Noth
Crezer
Creger
South Side Street Railway
Temperance and the Knights of Labor Debate
The piece argues for temperance within labor movements, citing moral and economic impacts of alcohol on workers. It discusses Knights of Labor stance on liquor dealers, proposes excluding drinkers from membership, and cites Edward Atkinson based estimates of the national drink bill and wages. It highlights the potential social benefits of widespread temperance among 300,000 to 700,000 Knights in the U S and Canada and comments on labor organization perseverance under temperate leadership.
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Setniate Committee
Tibet
Edward Atkinson
United States
Knights of Latur
Canada
N. W
Powpery
Knights of Labor
Bitter Sailor Denies Temptation and Fears
A tale from a maritime diary describes a sailor who succumbs to a whiskey sight near a pursers door. He resists at first but later drinks, suffers dyspepsia and bitterness, and quits alcohol for five years before returning to sea. The incident highlights the peril of drink and the resolve to abstain.
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Tee
Robin
Vearhalle
York
Drake
Last Struggle of Liquor Dealers Organizing in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Liquor Dealers Association formed last week with 40,000 capital and members from bartenders to other industry workers. They plan assessments to fund a national push, arguing for protection and opposing temperance advocates, while noting the power of money in politics and predicting the movement will not endure. The Toledo Blade and Indianapolis Journal commentaries reflect mixed views on temperance and regulation.
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Armouria
United States
Lila
Ion
Ali
Liquor Interest
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Liquor Dealers’ Association
Crus Temperineetas
Europe
Nothay
Ohio
Toledo Blade
Temperance Guraim
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Powell
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WHEY
Wail Nad Avenu
Brookhaven, Miss
Famil Groceries
A. Lewenthal, Jr
Taw
Missippi
Brookhave
Lincoln
Ndjiming
Orvick
A.C. McNair
Tiaw
Brookhaven
Mississippi
Viinine
Duecksot
G. S. McMillan
Brourhay Mississlett
Sinvolu
Lawrence Counties
W.R. Spencer
Attorney At Law
Mississippl
Sexton, Vinzieturst, Sie
Brookhaven and Hazlehurst, Miss
Hrookhaven, Mississipps
Prick
Vanzhiry & Suis le’ Drage
E. J. Bowen
Drookhaven
Oover—Daughtry & Smylie’s Drugstaif
J. O. Frilick
C Street
J. B. Daughtry
Hkourmaven
Mississieel
Tienix
Hartordassis
New York
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Brooklyn
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Aamots
Liverpool
London and Globe
Front Street
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Old Stand
Cherokee Street
Milburn Wacons
Pte
Max Priebatsch
R. &. Ledbetter
Pearl and
State Streets
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Ing . Dyakel
Jefferson Davis
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