Confederate Reunion Plans Draw Large Louisville Crowd
An elaborate program is prepared for the Confederate Veterans tenth reunion in Louisville with an expected 750,000 visitors. Major General George Moorman and General J. S. Gordon lead a large Alabama and Kentucky contingent. Rev. B. M. Palmer and other figures headline opening ceremonies, parades, and cemetery tributes at Cave Hill and Red Banks.
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Re‘union
Loulevile
Kentucky
Confederacy
Court of Honor
Jefferson
Court House
Melinion
Slath
Water Streets
Falls of
Ohio
Hals Wing
George Moorman
Mae
J. 3. Gordon
B. M. Palmer
New Orleaes
Genem
Gordon
New Orleans
Etait
T. Shipp
Chattanooga
H. Tetault
New Orleana
William Jones
Virginia
Bennett H. Young
Joh Wheeler
Alabama
William H. Jackworth
Robert F. Hoke
North Carolina
M. (.Buller
Bsowth Carolina
WB. Bales
Tennewee
Furge
Boon
Reunion Hall
Welcotia
Loulayne
Continorat
Cimps
John H. Gordos
Bechet
Hev
M. Palmer
Mi Apwork
Bronewall Jy
Eracy
Ohte
Grand Hell
Rewntton Hall
Cave Hill Cemetery
Redales
Jeverson Davia
J. M. Jones
Tilke
John B. Gordon
Simon Bolivar Buckner
Thers
Darby
Stark
Perry
Hatte
Reunion of Fione Wall Brigade survivors announced
A reunion of the surviving members of the famous Fione wall Brigade is set for Wednesday evening, May 54, with addresses by General James A. Walker, last brigade commander, and other distinguished ex Confederates.
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Columbia
Fionewall
James A. Walker
Confederate battle flags may return to Chicago event
Veterans of the G A R plan a joint resolution to authorize the return of Confederate flags stored in the War Department. If Congress acts, the flags may be presented to veterans and Confederate representatives in Chicago with a formal ceremony led by President McKinley and the Blue and Gray veterans.
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Rae
Bom Wience Uy
Congress
Chicago
Provident
McKinley
Blue Aid
War Department
MuKinley
Projet 10
Eclipse Observances and Global Developments Reported
The text notes arrangements for today’s eclipse and mentions foreign troops in Pekin protecting Indians from the Hoxers. It covers battles in Kumagne with heavy losses, Kruger’s peace question, and legislative plans in the US Senate and House. It also lists commencements, rail transport of troops, and local incidents including murders near La Grange and a child’s observance at the First Presbyterian church.
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Pekin
Kumagne
Confederate veterans urged to attend Louisville reunion
The Sons of Confederate Veterans and captaints are urged to appoint delegates to the national reunion in Louisville Kentucky from May 20 to June 3 1900. Officers are asked to send delegates promptly with per capita funds to cover travel and ensure selection for the convention.
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Louleville Reunion
Waco
Texas
Lone
Tranemtasies
Sons of
Waco Teazse
Sonms
Gmndeong
Callom
Sttea
Miraclesippi River
Louisville
Fot
Louisryilie
Oy Orier
Brant Kirk
Felix D. Robertson
Mine Disaster In Houghton Leaves One Dead Five Hospitalized
Fire at Heela Branch No 2 shaft in Houghton Michigan injured twelve men as they fled and a rescue team battled flames. One worker Will Moline died after being pulled from a shaft ninth level. Five others Ben Saunders John Haun Richard Martin Richard Richards Simon Russell hospitalized with precarious condition as gas forces evacuation.
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Houghton
Mich
No. 2
Heela Branch
Gatumet
Heela Ming
No. S
Twce
Sie
Will Moline
Ben Saunders
John Haun
Richard Martin
Richard Richards
Simon Russell
Beers and Controversy at Columbia College Contest
Temperance groups complain about a beer drinking handicap event at Columbia College New York on May 21. The winner would drink a set number of glasses in an athletic contest. Mrs. Elim I Boole of the WCTU sent a harsh letter to President Seth Low. The issue was raised at Calvary Church drawing astonished reactions.
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Columbia College
New York
Elim I. Boole
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Seth Low
Cellege
Calvary Church
Perfect Conditions Ahead for Solar Eclipse
Weather bulletin by Chief Moore Jolly predicts clear skies across the southern Atlantic states for the eclipse. An anti cyclonic system and light variable winds promise stable temperatures and a uniform drop in barometric pressure. The report suggests unusually favorable viewing conditions for the event tomorrow.
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Washington
Moore Jolly
Atlantic
Dam Blown Up Sparks Outcry In Bemidji
In Bemidji Minnesota on May 1 a dam on the Mississippi river outlet of Lake Bedjims was blown by locals angered at its lack of a fishway and absence of congressional action. The backwater misled nearby businesses and a health card was condemned.
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Bemidji
Minn
Bedjims
Congress
Card of Health
London Preacher Draws Crowded Congregation
Dr. Talmage preached in London at a crowded church. After services, the crowd spilled into Piccadilly and nearby areas as war weariness showed in the city. A local producer noted emphasis on calm and unity following the event.
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London
Talmage
Peace Now Reigns In Manila Amid War Claims
Manila reports ongoing scouting and fighting in northern Luzon with the Ninth, Twelfth, Thirty-third, Thirty-fourth and Thirty-ninth regiments claiming the killing of 46 enemies and the capture of 150 prisoners and 640 rifles. Colonel Gardin with the Twenty-ninth and gunboat crew landed at Palonog Masbate to rout Indurangs, occupying the town after an hour with no casualties. The blockade relief effort aids Island Ears in hunger. General Funston case ends with dismissal of proceedings after findings. memorial services planned at Central Christian church before cemetery ceremonies honoring fallen soldiers.
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Manila
Luwon
Edward E. Gardin
Twenty-ninth Regiment
Blue Jackets
Helens
Palonog
Masbate Island
Maerwest Vormminder
Tra
Frederick Funston
Zambaales
Punston
Central Christian Church
He Grayver
London Markets Amid War News and Mixed Signals
London stocks moved little on May 27 as war optimism waned and cheap money failed to lift confidence. Bank of England rate cuts followed a bullion inflow from Russia, while rail, utility and transcontinental shares showed modest declines and some gains, with traders awaiting Lord Roberts’s Johanna campaign and the next political moves.
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London
Stock Exchange
Lord Roberts
Johaunda
Frien
Mac Corming & Co
Loulaville
Nashville
Conadian Pacific
Bal- Amoore
Ohio
Chesapeake and Ohio
Henule Central
Atchieon
Northern Macific
Union Pacific
Vonnan
Bank of England
Passion Play Critique From Berlin Pastor Over Mary Portrayal
Berlin May 21 Dr Dixey pastor of the Ameritan chute in Berlin criticizes Fraulein Anna Flunger Mary for being too young and morid, a masculine voice and lack of sorrow. He notes a performer playing Judge Tauariot nearly hanged himself on stage but the girdle broke before the curtain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey Sare
Gotyt
Judge Tauariot
Dickey
Oberammergau
Wreck of the Carinthia. Thousands Saved in Jamaica
The Proserpine reports the Cunard liner Carinthia grounded May 27 at Point Gravelis, Hayti, while bound for Capetown via New Orleans. Fourteen days for homeward passage with homed cargo. A wrecking company is arranged to salvage the vessel as crew and passengers seek safe return.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Proserpine
Carinthia
Point Gravelis
Hayti
New Orleans
Capetown
Yliv
Ateamiy
Trade at Manchester Markets Sees Slow Holiday Week
Holiday traffic at Manchester markets slowed sales as cotton prices slump. Indian demand was erratic with few workable bids while retail trade remained dull. customers traded hand to mouth and conditions were uneven amid unsettled weather.
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Manchester
India
Hut Ae
Ine
Kota
Weahor
Confederate Veterans Memorial Service Held in Greenville
Decoration and Memorial Services take place in Greenville Texas on May 2 with the Joseph B Johnston camp of Confederate Veterans assisted by the Willie Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy and the T N Waul camp of Texans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Texas
Joseph B. Johnston
Green
Willie
Daughters of the Confederacy
T. N. Waul
Will
Northern Boer advance under Roberts drives calm over chaos
May 27 Grootwell reports Lord Roberts' northern force continuing a steady advance. Boer bridges and culverts destroyed as refugees trek toward Voerendings. Boers threaten to blow up mines while British focus on grazing and water supply amid rising tension between Transvaal and Free State.
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Noberis
Grootwell
Lord Roberts
Free State
Kip
Ytte
Johannes Burg
Roberts Encamps on Vaal Bank and Mines Saved
London reports Lord Roberts says at 1:60 p m Sunday he crossed the Vaal and encamped on the north bank. Advancing troops saved coal mines on both sides. Casualties four. Haden-Powell says Mafeking railway restored. supplies moving to Mafeking. Canadian artillery with Colonel Plimmer. Lieutenant Webber captured at Hellbron.
Boers Energetic as Reinforcements Arrive at Newcastle Front
Report from Newcastle May 26 notes active Boer forces reinforced from several directions. Front lines extend from Laing to Neko New Republic as General Hilliard's division, tasked with Elandsldagie, arrives. Patrols and district searches continue with many rebels moved.
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Hoers
Newcastle
New Castle
Laing
Neko New Republic
Hilliard
Gento Lhdvemith
Patrol Report From Mafeking Front Line
Dispatch from Patfonteina Mafeking notes Boers driven east of Patfontein near British border with no northern sighting. Colonel Plummer’s men report a wire warning of a train arrival and a system of runners on land indicating communications activity.
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Patfonteina
Mafeking
Patfontein
Plummer'n Inemon
President Kruger Proclaims to Transvaal on War or Peace
From New Castle a dispatch reports President Kruger issuing a proclamation asking the Transvaal burghers to decide whether to continue the fight or seek peace.
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Roberta
Vael
Kruger
London
New Castle
Colonials Capture Boers Near Fickabure and Grain Wagons
Four Colonials squads seized ten Boers and ten wagons of grain near Fickabure Maseru Zululand. They also seized a Maxio built by a doral inventor.
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Bocers
Maseru
Zululand
Fickabure
Boers Reported Reoccupy Kuerman Amid Looting Across Regions
The report notes Boer forces reoccupying Kuerman in May 2011 and widespread looting at Mettfon tei and Duniola Kull. The brief mentions activity by snazers and confirms regional upheaval with disputed gains.
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Barkly
Kuerman
Mettfontei
Duniola Kull
General Hamilton Invades Transvaal in May Crowning
General Hamilton has invaded the Transvaal and proclaimed a crowning at Wonderfontoju, reporting a bold advance into Kroondsvndt area during May 21 actions.
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Hamilton
Kroondsvndt
Transvaal
Wonderfontoju
Choon and Woodward Arrest Tings in Leipsie Diamonds
Chicago police report the arrest of a man named Charles Woodward alias Williams alias Anderson alias Watson alias Wright in Leipsie Germany on charges related to a $15,000 diamond theft in Chicago. The suspect, absent from Chicago for nineteen years, is identified by multiple aliases.
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Woodward
Claxford Swallower
Leipsie
Chicago
Euy
Leipeie
Germany
Charles Woodward
Wiliame
Anderson
Watson
Allan Wright
Notorious diamond thief Charles Woodward linked to Berlin arrests
Chicago jewel thief Charles Woodward, famed for a 1876 $22,400 heist, is identified by Berlin police as one of two men arrested for stealing diamonds in Lelpale. He and accomplice James Hawkins are linked to evading capture for years, with Woodward previously serving time in Joliet and lingering in Europe after a string of robberies.
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Europe
Woodward Fan
Chicago
William Pinkerton
Tle
Joliet
Bir
Germany
George P. Porous
National Bureau of Identication
Berlin
Lelpele
Edward Morton
James Hawkins
Lmner
Porous
Morton
Charles Woodward
Hawkite
John Harekins
Pittsburg
Etter
Lelpale
Eivolira
Ia Kndwa
Han
Four New Bishops Consecrated to Methodism at Chicago
On May 27 in the Auditorium Chicago twelve bishops consecrated four new Methodist Episcopal bishops. David Hastings Moore to Shanghai district and John William Hamilton to San Francisco district. Howard Wallace Parker and Frank Weasley Warne as missionary bishops to India and Malaysia. Ceremony brief with ordination by laying on of hands before hundreds of delegates and friends.
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Chicago
Episcopal Church
David Hastings Moore
Shanghai
John William Hamilton
San Francisco
Holward Wallace Parker
Frank Weasley Warne
India
Malaysia
Oihe Slike
Dowman
Joyce
M. Cabs
Warren
C. B. Mason
Elest Hamilton
J. W. Ware
James Mudge
Parker
P. H. Bwitt
Julius Smith
Warne
Plahen Fowler
Vincent
Andrewa
Warret
Mahopelact Moore
Goodsell
Merry
Baptists Push Expansion Amid Missionary Meeting
Detroit May 27. The American Baptist missionary anniversary featured a focus on expansion. Dr Weyland Hoyt of Philadelphia urged expansion tied to the Baptist Publication Society. He cited Senator Hoar’s 1848 remark on self government and growth, arguing for broader missionary effort alongside Home Mission Society aims. Madison D Peters and D J from New York urged political and religious expansion in the Home Mission Society work.
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Detroit
Mich
American Baptiste
Weyland Hoyt
Philadelphia
Suciety
Senator Hoar
Mastachusette
Lt. Hoyt
Hoyt
American Ag
Madison D. Peters
D. J
New York
Bapllet Home Mincion Society
Growth sermon and rally addressed by Dr Harsha
In Palestine Texas on May 17 a Presbyterian education meeting led by Dr Harsha of New York featured a sermon on Growth. He spoke at the men’s rally at the Y M C A hall this afternoon.
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Palestine
Texas
Harsha
New York
Young Man's Christian Association
Hull
Teething Syrup Promises Relief for Children
An old advertisement touts a remedy by Mrs. Wiselow for teething pain in babies. It claims to soothe the child, ease crying, relieve wind, and cure diarrhea under the title Syriup of children teething.
Week in Congress Signals Clash Over Clark Case
The Senate plans to split time between Philipine revolution discussion and the sundry civil appropriation bill with a Clark case debate. Senator Wellington opens Monday on the Boor resolution, followed by Senator Tuller on Philip. Talks hint at adjournment pressures and ongoing conference on multiple appropriation bills.
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Washington
Senate
Phillipeping
Clark
Wellington
Tuller
Philip
Spesches
Adil Turker
Spoarer
Mantung
Con
Wixo
Falr
Rothwin
Plans in the House Predict Senate Adjournment Victory
Washington reports House leaders expect Senate backing for a Wednesday adjournment on June 1. With belated bills queued for recognition, conference reports on appropriation bills will take priority. Several items like the margarine bill and anti-canteen measures loom, but the anti-trust bill is unlikely to advance this week. Friday and Saturday will focus on these debates under special rules.
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House
Senate
Warhington
Philadelphia
Thoroughfare of Equine Entries Confuses Bleary Grids
A jumble of horse names, odds, and distances fills a page segment with dozens of runners and bets. The long list includes Blues, Romain, The Golfen Prince, Lothario, and many more alongside fractions of miles, prices, and handicaps, all tangled in OCR noise.
Frank Kramer Tops Five Mile Race in Gowanda
Frank Kramer ex-amateur cyclist won a dramatic five mile professional handicap race at Gowanda New York on May 27, beating rivals in a close finish. The event featured strong riders including Downing and Rees from San Jose and East Orange with Kramer securing the victory after a scratch start.
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Frank Kramer
Gowd State
New York
Alluburg
P Hapyinx
Halt Wile
F. A. McFerland
Ban Jose
oOareen One Wa
Becom
Rees Downing
San Jone
Unird
Staet Orange
Frank Jamet
East Orange
Atoh
Sandows Ptesant
Be Ca
Mid Ee
Le Monnier Wins Grand Prix du Jockey at Paris
Le Monnier claimed victory in the Grand Prix du Jockey at Paris on May 31. The race outcome highlighted a competitive field with top contenders contesting the prestigious event.
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le Monnier
Paris
God
De Berteus's Ivotre Is Fourth In Race
Thirteen ran with Haron Rogers' bay colt taking a notable place as De Berteus's Ivotre finished fourth under Te. The scrambled text notes a horse race outcome with multiple entries and an unclear result.
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de Berteus
Ivotre
Fus
Solomon
Haron Rogers
Pittburg Grapples Grady Inning Spell Incomplete
Fragmentary game note cites Pittburg and players Breitenstein Phillipa Wardell and Zimmer with an inning sequence and a nit allowed in the fifth amid unclear scoring.
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Cinelath
Pittburg Phillips
Stein
Cuba
Ole Pittaburg
Denieenyegen
Huth
Breitenstein
Phillipa
Wardell
Zimmer
State L A W Meet Cleburne Texas May Meeting
Fragmented OCR reads as a notice about a Land meeting in Cleburne Texas in May for the A W meeting. Mentions Mr C H Thacker of Herring as a participant and notes preparations for upcoming men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleburne
Texas
A. W. Mont
C. H. Thacker
Attempted assassination in St Louis injures Sullivan brothers
In St Louis on May 21 a clash between silk workers and non striking Tra Jy employees led to three assailants firing on the group. Philip Sullivan and James Sullivan were wounded, Philip dying from bullets, O'Connell hit in the right leg. Police failed to arrest the assailants in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louie
Tra Jy
Philip Sullivan
Clark Howell to Wed In Savannah Marriage Ceremony
The article notes Clark Howell, editor of the Atlanta Constitution, is set to marry in Savannah. It mentions the bride’s mother and references Murry Mise Comer of Atlanta and Meg Tsanton from Savannah, with a focus on the marriage location and participants.
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Jared
Atlanta Constitutions
Murry Mise Comer
Atlanta
Meg
Tsanton Tonde
Savannah
Mira
Truck Growers Form Association in Greenville
Local growers in Greenville Texas organized a new association yesterday with Colonel Jim Tom Story and P L Dial presiding. The group aims to promote industry standards and collaborative efforts among area truck farmers.
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Greenville
Texas
Jim Tom Story
P. L. Dial
Bulee
Alan Edoyted
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