Daughter of the Confederacy Dies Framing South's Mourning
The Louisville Times tribute recalls the beloved Daughter of the Confederacy as a unifying symbol who bridged war years and peace, praised by veterans and bereaved families. Her death draws national mourning from Mississippi to Virginia as the South laments a radiant, guiding figure.
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Cordelia
King Lear
Heaven
Atlanta
Richmond
Beauvoir
Pass Christian
Emile
Amooth
South
Mississippi
Louisiana
Georgia
Virginia
Florida
Carolines
Texas
Tennessee
Cumberland
Kentucky
Confederacy
Red Rose Company
Tattler
Louisville Times
Ontario's Low Birth Rate Sparks Montreal Synod Debate
Toronto reports debate over Ontario's low birth rate as discussions focus on moral responsibility and the impact of employed women, urban migration, and rural exodus. Ministers cite many women in towns and cities preferring not to bear children, while farm youth move to cities, leaving many single women behind.
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Toronto
Ontario
Montreal
Canada
Lincoln’s Famous Joke Over Harper’s Ferry Blame
The tale recounts President Lincoln forcing four Union generals to admit none bore responsibility for Harper’s Ferry surrender. He then declares General Lee as the man responsible, prompting reluctant exits by Halleck Milroy Hooker and others.
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Lincoln
Ivee
Harper's Ferry
Manchester
England
Halleck
Schenck
Milroy
Hooker
Joe
General Lee
Robbed the Grave by a Philadelphia Man
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near death from illness with falling skin tongue and pain. He credits three physicians for giving up but says Elec tric Bitters revived him after three weeks of use. He claims Hood s Sarsaparilla cured dyspepsia and digestive illness, selling at 1.30 dollars per bottle.
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Hood
J. Chatman
Arnold
Georgia
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Party Speakers Planned Nationwide Campaign Push
Nashville reports Democratic leaders Fitzpatrick and McCall organizing a October 1 nationwide speaking tour with figures like J. B. Fraxier W. Ledgerwood G Heiskell J. M. Head Wm. Branson and many others. The Republican lineup includes H. Clay Evans A A Taylor H B Lindsey L Hawk W Winstead J B Penland Ed T Sanford Wm. Rule and more.
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Nashville
Tenn
Fitzpatrick
McCall
J. B. Fraxier
Chattanooga
W. L. Ledgerwood
G. Heiskell
Knoxville
J. M. Head
Farnest Pillow
Wm. Branson
Dover
W. ©. Dismukes
Gallatin
Jos
E. Jones
Dresden
W. J. Murray
John M. Taylor
Lexington
E. W. Carmack
Bancroft Murray
Murfreesboro
Ick
Pulaski
B. BR
Thomas
Waverly
John M. Davis
Wartburg
J. M. Troutt
Jackson
John H. Trice
Prison Commission
T. H. Payne
A. B. Woodard
Richardson
Turley
H. Clay Evans
A. A. Taylor
Johnson City
H. B. Lindsey
L. ©. Hawk
Gee
W. Winstead
T. A. Wright
Rookwood
J. B. Penland
Sevierville
Ed T. Sanford
Wm. Rule
T. N. Barkett
Athens
H. R. Gibson
T. A. Lancaster
F. M. Davis
Jon A. McCall
W.T. Ownby
Abram Tillman
G. N. Tillman
George Maney
D. A. Nunn
Brownsville
Earnest Caldwell
Shelbyville
Will D. Wright
John Ek. Walker
Trenton
Sam W. Hawkins
Huntingdon
W. F. Porter
Alamo
Foster W. Brown
John H. Early
Colombia Drops Plan to Cut Diplomatic Ties With Italy
The report notes Colombia reconsidered its move to sever diplomatic relations with Italy. Other items include George May of Brown County Indiana, aged 108, suing his wife for divorce on grounds of infidelity. Ex President Harrison to open the Republican campaign in Toledo Ohio on October 5.
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Brown County
Ind
George May
Harrison
Ohio
Toledo
Origins of common dishes and their name roots
A Grocer's Review excerpt explains etymologies for dishes such as sandwich from Earl of Sandwich, mulligatawny from East India words, hominy from anhomines, saccotash from Narragansett, and gumbo from okra. It notes blancmange origins and polishes a few other culinary terms and misnomers.
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Grocer
Tennessee Coal Mines Debate in State Campaign
The Chattanooga Times argues against opponents of the present convict system, claiming state mines employ 400 convicts while earlier leases used about 1,000. It cites government reports showing more free miners and rising coal output after the lease change, and contends the state system profits and sustains wages.
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Tennessee
Coal Combine
Tennesse
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Memphis
Times
Tenth
Brashy Mountain
Penitentiary Ring
United States
Coal Creek
Jellico
Middlesboro
Jelico
Free
Virginia
Georgia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Alabama
Kansas
Chattanooga Times
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Adey, Cai & OO
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Electric Bella
Telephone
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Miles
Mes. LC
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Ottaria
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Moneyre
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Elmira Sydnor Miller
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Jefferson Davis
Southland
Jephithah
Columbia
Italy
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Paul Deronide
M. Brisson
Dewy
Hugh McCullough
Abby
Liet
Hobson
Maria Teressa
Guantanamo Bay
Oregon
H. W. Corbett
Jacksonville
Alger
Quartermaster’s Department
Fillipino Congress
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Earl of
Charlotte
Homarkaide Rescue
Michael Curtain
Plainfield
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Thattanooga
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Royal
VAL Baking Pena
KA Miller
Wage Miller
Drs. Millar
Physicians
Opéra House
Ks. Millers
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W J. Miller
Watauga Avenue
Koast Street
LK. A. Long
M. D
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J.D. Cox
Public Square
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Mhonoe
A. W.stiles
Jonesboro Banklay and Trike Co
Robt
Burrow
Chancery
Condition of
Washington
Sullivan
Carter Johnson
Unioul
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van Mock
Market Street
Attorne
Lauw
Solicitor In Chancers
Office Law
B.J. Kirkpatrick
A, Williams
J. H. Bowman
Kirkpatrick
Willams & Bowman
Ss. H. Miller Arrouxey
Jer
R.remmert
Exwis, Tess
O. H. Lyle
Notary Public
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Martini, Gump
Justice of the Peace and Notary Public
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Hotel Piedwont
Southern Depot
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Nat Hyder
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Adirom Ga
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