Memorial unveiling honors Jefferson and Winnie Davis in Richmond
In Hollywood Cemetery Richmond Virginia the United Daughters of the Confederacy unveiled monuments to President Jefferson Davis and his daughter Winnie Davis. A large crowd witnessed the ceremony with tributes by dignitaries including John Reagan and Fitzhugh Lee.
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Richmond
Hollywood
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Jefferson Davis
Winnie Davis
Davis
Fitzhugh Lee
Davis Plat
James Smith
D.D
Stonewall Jackson
Jackson
Davis I
Smilar
J. Hoge Tyler
B. B. Munford
Potomac
John Heagan
J. Taylor Llyson
Reagan
Winnie
Lee
H. M. Clarkson
Jefferson Davis Hayes
General Buller Near Durban in Ten Days for Ladysmith Relief
London advices report General Buller expected to reach Durban within ten days and begin advancing on Ladysmith by November 15. White’s silence fuels gloom amid reports of heavy fighting, while Boers shift focus to defending Ladysmith as siege train and transports prepare for Pretoria shelling. Three steamers chartered to convoy 10 000 troops. Arawa delayed, Persian to Goth transfer troops, Goth to sail from Southampton next Tuesday.
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London
White
Ladysmith
Buller
Durban
Cape Colony
Woolwich
Davenport
Pretoria
Liverpool
Lord Wolseley
Arawa
Southampton
Hanna Declares Republican Victory at Union Club
Mark Hanna received election returns at the Union Club in Zeland Ohio and at midnight issued a statement praising the Republican victory. He called the result a magnificent endorsement for the party even as the county outcome holds limited significance.
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Nator Hanna
Union Club
Eland
Lican
Schley Receives Orders to Command South Atlantic Station
Washington report states Admiral Schley will hoist his flag on the Chicago at New York on the 17th instant and assume command of the South Atlantic station.
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South Atlantic
Washington
Schley
Navy Department
Chicago
New York
Naval Stores Combine Plans Target Savannah System
Savannah business leaders discuss uniting naval storehouses in Savannah Brunswick Tampa and Jacksonville into a single concern financed by the Central Trust Company of New York. Industry observers suspect Standard Oil as the real mover, eyeing Savannah naval stores for years. Projected investment totals around 10 million dollars.
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Savannah
Brunswick
Tampa
Jacksonville
Central Trust Company of
New York
Standard Oil Company
Dewey Weds Quietly at St Pauls in Washington
Admiral George Dewey and Mildred Hazen were married in a brief Catholic ceremony at St Pauls rectory in Washington. The simple rites, dispensation from Bishop Curtis, and secrecy marked the event. Witnesses were Mrs. Washington McLean, Mrs. Ludlow, and Lieutenant Caldwell. The couple left for New York after a brief breakfast at Mrs. McLean's home.
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Washington
George Dewey
Mildred M. Hazen
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
V Street
N. W
James P. Mackin
Washington McLean
Ludlow
General Ludlow
Lieutenant Caldwell
Admiral Dewey
Mackin
St. Paul's
Hazen
McLean Residence
Mrs. McLean
Fred Burgher
Dewey
Pennsylvania Depot
Opposition to the Hardwick bill in Georgia
A Atlanta dispatch reports negroes mobilizing against the Hardwick bill aimed at disfranchising many in the race. Booker T. Washington traveled to aid the opposition as locals hold meetings to draft a memorial for the Georgia legislature ahead of scheduled passage.
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Atlanta
Booker Washington
Georgia
Covington Mayor Charged in Election Interference Warrant
Warrants sworn for Covington mayor J L Rhinock and several city officers on charges of interfering with republican inspectors at the recent election. Report says over a hundred more warrants will follow against policemen in the same case.
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J. L. Rhinock
Covington
Nashville Florence and Northern railroad charter issued
Jere Baxter and associates in Nashville Tennessee filed a charter for a railroad named the Nashville Florence and Northern. The project aims to build from Nashville to Louisville and Florence with capital stock of 100000 dollars.
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Jere Baxter
Nashville
Tenn
Nashville, Florence and Northern Railroad
Louisville
Florence
Dewey Wins Marriage License In Washington
A Washington dispatch reports Admiral George Dewey and Mrs Milred Hazen were granted a marriage license on Wednesday. Lieutenant Hardy M Caldwell U S N Dewey's secretary submitted the application in person. The license lists ages 61 and 43 both U S citizens with prior marriages. Caldwell swore to the information.
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Washington
George Dewey
Mildred Hazen
Hardy M. Caldwell
Admiral Dewey
Sec
United States
Caldwell
Contested Kentucky Governor Race Sparks GOP and Goebel Claims
Republicans claim an 8,000 plurality for Taylor based on semi official returns, while Goebel supporters insist a 5,000 lead exists. With possible legislative contest, the state legislature would select a governor and lieutenant governor under the contest law, a process that could hinge on the house and senate voting by lot.
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Louisville
Taylor
Mountain
McKinley
Long
Republican Campaign Committee
House
Senate
General Assembly
Kentucky
Trust Company Enjoined Over Transit Monopoly Plan
At Atlanta Judge John H. Candler enjoined the Trust Company of Georgia and several street railway concerns from transferring stock or bonds to facilitate a consolidation aimed at killing competition. The ruling bars discontinuing schedules without city county consent while allowing limited interchangeable transfers and rail connections for public service. The injunction remains until a jury decides the case.
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Atlanta, Ga
John 8. Candler
Fulton Superior Court
State of Georgia
Trust Company of Georgia
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Consolidated Street Railway Company
Atlanta Railway Company
Candler
Trust Company
Macon Residents Upset Over Dixie Fair Suit Publicity
Macon Georgia citizens protest broad publication of a suit against the State Agricultural Society to recover exhibitor premiums from the Dixie Interstate Fair held five years ago. Officials say only a few law firms and select individuals knew of the action or proposal.
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Macon
State Agricultural Society
General Wheeler Praises Philippines but Warns of Insurrection
In a letter to Hon. W. J. Wood of Florence Alabama General Joe Wheeler advocates a fall push to crush the Aguinaldo revolt estimating 20 000 rebels vs 9 million islanders and predicts strong American outcome He cautions against independence advocacy fueling insurrection and notes exaggerated press reports while mentioning a September skirmish.
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Islands
Joe Wheeler
W. J. Wood
Florence
Ala
Philippine Islands
Aguinaldo
United States
Philippines
Congress
New Rulers of Negros Island Cablegram to President
A cablegram from Negros via Manila reports the civil governor councilors judges and secretaries presenting their new government to the U S president. They express honor in saluting him and hope the liberal democratic institutions will guide Negros to a new era and prosperity. Signed by Menecio SxvERILo and Oris.
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Negros Island
McKinley
War Department
Negros
Manila
United States
Menecio
Nash Leads McLean By 20364 In Ohio Plurality
Columbus statisticians tally unofficial statewide results for governor showing Judge Nash, the Republican candidate, leading McLean by 20 364 votes. In fifty seven counties Nash ahead by 84 399 and in thirty one counties McLean leads by 34 085. Officials unlikely to alter these figures.
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Columbus
Nash
McLean
Mississippi vote on Noel Amendment falls short
Mississippi returns show a much smaller Tuesday turnout than expected, with country precincts lagging. The total vote likely under 60 000 and the Noel amendment appears defeated though margins are close. many electors skipped the question, effectively voting against it since it requires a majority of all votes cast.
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Mississippi
Georgia House Session Turmoil Over Wilcox County Seat Move
Legislators in the Georgia House on Thursday faced confusion during the attempt to reconsider a defeated bill moving Wilcox County’s seat from Abbeville to Rochelle. The disturbance mainly stemmed from the looming general prohibition bill and its threat to opposition if the other question was settled.
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Georgia
House of Representatives
Wilcox County
Abbeville
Rochelle
National reaction to election results signals McKinley and Bryan paths
Washington analyses mark McKinley likely renominated on a gold platform and Bryan as Democratic nominee on the Chicago platform. Senators Morgan and others weigh prospects amid talk of Dewey as a national hero, while Hanna faces fresh Republican criticism and party leadership tensions.
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Washington
McKinley
Bryan
Chicago
Morgan
Alabama
Canton
Lot
Congress
White House
Dewey
South
North
William C. Whitney
Proctor
National
Mark Hanna
Cleveland
Mars
Hanna
Women plan swords for Wheeler and Lee in national drive
A Chicago dispatch reports women in Chicago launching a national effort to honor Major Generals Joseph Wheeler and Fitzhugh Lee from the Spanish War. They aim to present each general with a sword costing 5,000 dollars and petition Congress to promote them to major general in the regular army.
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Chicago
Joseph Wheeler
Fitzhugh Lee
United States Volunteer Army
Congress
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Virginia
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Naval Stores Combine
Hardwick Bill
Dewey Secures
Goebel
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Ohio
W. J. Bryan
M’kinley
SWORD
Fair Sex
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