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Newspaper

Lexington Gazette

Location

Lexington, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1901

Page

2

Convention Should Finish Work Without Extended Recess

The Richmond News editorial argues against adjournment or moving the convention, urging the body to complete the new constitution for November submission. It warns that delaying could push legislators to call an extra session and risks the fall election outcomes or delayed drafting. The piece stresses work-by-committee progress and adherence to public timelines.

Richmond News Richmond Ricomonod Norfolk

Goon editor invites sealed bids for project

The editor states bids must be sealed and emailed but only lowest bid matters. The notice emphasizes that style and other factors are unimportant to award the job.

Memorial Service Praises General Lee Across North and South

A patriotic memorial service at First Baptist Church in Rochester Minnesota honored General Robert E. Lee. Speakers praised his character and leadership, urging North and South to bury sectional animosities and unite under shared reverence for a Confederate commander viewed by many as among the era’s greatest.

First Baptist Church Rochester Naval Reserves E. T. Marshall G. A. R. I. F. Quinby Ladies Relief Corps Smith Walbridge Bostwick Gumby Post Garnsey North Robert E. Lee Leo Lee Grant South Virginia Harry Lee

Lee and Lincoln portraits in a Civil War tribute

Dr Stewart closes his discourse with a tribute to Lee and Lincoln. He cites Lee urging his men to avoid pillage and praising civilization and Christianity as duties in war. He defends Lee from prison suffering claims and notes Lee’s selfless mercy and loyalty to his people.

Potomac Lee England H N Lincoln Petersburg Stewart

Castoria and the paint trusts impact on costs

A local painter laments rising paint material prices. White lead costs eight cents per pound and linseed oil ninety cents per gallon, up from six to six and a half and forty seven to fifty cents respectively. He notes labor costs stay flat while material costs double, accusing trusts of pocketing the gain and questioning whom the trusts benefit.

Coal Prices Rise On July First With 25 Cents A Ton Hike

The notice reports coal price increases to 25 vents per ton starting July 1. It also notes Senator Platt of New York plans retirement from the Senate in March 1903. The United States Philippine Commission names seven Supreme Court Judges and a detoy named chief Justice. The Pope nominates Rev. Thomas Kennedy of St Charles Borromeo College Overbrook Pa for rector of the American College in Rome.

United States Philippine Cominsio Suprano Court Arollavo Detoy Thomas Kennedy St. Charles Borromeo College Overbrook, Pa American College In Rome

Special Excursion Rates for Various Conventions

Train excursion rates listed for organizations and events across the country. Details include dates June through September, round trip fares, ticket sale windows, return limits, extensions to late summer, and 50 cent or 60 cent deposit payments with Joint Agent. Cities include Chicago Indianapolis Kansas City Louisville San Francisco and Baltimore.

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Annapolis Naval Academy Band W. E. Burwell Queen City Hotel Cumberland Deer Park Garrett County Crean Ornal Conyetion Wood Runnning Chieiwo Dernorr Mich National Educational Association Paynen Ciserxsatr Chrngtu Endervor Jay Ted Leayiy Civeirnai Piviege Ixpisnaronis, Inc Sovereign Grand Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Indianapolis Kassas City Imperial Council Nobles of Mystic Shi.e. Jne Kansas City Louisville Knights Templar Rturn Ticke

Virginia College for Young Ladies Admits Students in Roanoke

Roanoke opens Sept 21 1901 as a leading southern school for young ladies with new buildings campus ten acres and healthful Valley of Virginia scenery. Harris president invites students from thirty states to study art music and languages with European and American teachers at Fulbourne Conservatory.

Grand Valley of Va Fulbourne Nivant Harris Roanoke

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