Yankees Welcome Rhode Island and Connecticut Troops in Richmond
The Rhode Island Light Infantry and Connecticut Foot Guard visit Richmond Virginia and are welcomed by Mayor Richardson. The two groups, totaling about 500 officers and men, tour the city, dine at the Jefferson Hotel, and attend a Confederate Museum reception and a banquet. Governors Mann of Virginia, Weeks of Connecticut, and Pothier of Rhode Island accompany their staffs.
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Jefferson Hotel
Quondam
Confederacy
Jefferson
Mann
John 8. Iarwood
C. E. Wingo
James PD. Crump
Ben P. Owen
A. §. Gray
Staf
Industrial and Colegiate Institute
Maremont
Surry County
John J. Smallwood
Virginia
Institute
Kitchin
North Carolina
Richmond
Sale
A. J. Gray
Connecticut Foot Guard
Providence Light Infantry
Frank B. Weeks
Connecticut
A. J. Pothier
Rhode Island
John S&s Hebden
George B. Hebden
Jeremiah J. Sullivan
Walter F. Kingsley
Frank R. Hunter
Fred &. Thurber
Harry Cutler
Charles R. Leonard
Frank N. Cady
John W. Armstrong
George A. Manchester
Frank Kenyon
Robert Paton
Charlies A. Tucker
Henry A. Johnson
Frank King
Newport Artillery
R. Livingston Beeckman
Newport
General Assembly
Roswell GB. Burchard
Ezra Dixon
Bristol
Charles Alexander
Fred G. Lawton
North Kingston
Emery J. Sans Souci
Providence
Charles F. Peckham
Howard D. Wilcox
Alex. H. Johnson
First Division
Coast Artillery Corps
Providence Infantrymen
Blues
Weeks
Freeman F. Puatton
Thomas PD. Headstreet
Marcus i H. Holcombe
George M. Cole
Foot Guard
Frank L. Wilcox
Arthur H. Bronson
Charles H. Slocum
Thomas Kimberly
G. F. Bailey
Steadman
B. H. Ingalls
Howe
Hyde
Ralph Cutler
Foltse
E. W. Hooker
Charles Newton
Kent Hubbard
Thomas Hooker
Lewis R. Chenery
George S. Hewlett
Wich
Norton R. Hotchkiss
M. D
W. F. McNeil
Oscar E. Maurer
William P. Smith
Benjamin Jepson
Herbert I. Evans
United States Army
George A. Tucker
Joseph E. Fairchild
Ridgiey Larkin
John B. Kennedy
George €. Woodruff
Edward Mora
Sidney P. Butler
Percy K. Greist
CC Company
Morelle F. Cross
Harry K. Lines
Albert W. Matton
William J. Lum
Stephen P. Cronin
Lakeside
Fredericksburge
Potomac
Howe Street
Elba
Confederate Museum
The
Confederate Memorial Literary Society
Governor Mann
Cream of Richmond Society
William Wakefield
Connecticut and Rhode Island troops parade in city
The piece describes a social drama by the Benjamin Stock Company and a full day of events in the city. A morning breakfast at the Jefferson precedes a 5 PM dress parade and governor review at Broad Street Park. A grand reception and a formal dedication at the Blues' Armory follow, with a bronze plaque to be presented. The parade route and marshal details are outlined, highlighting safety and uniforms.
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Mayor Richardson
W. Bowles
Richardson
Old Dominion
Wesie
Yorktown
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Filehmond Light Infantry Blues
Jefferson Hotel
Benjamin Stock Company
Jefferson
Broad Street
Blues’ Armory
Cheney
Governor's Foot Guard
Hartford
Virginia
Richmond Light Infantry Blues
Richmond
Foot Guard
Fifth
Grace Streets
Fifth and
Grace
Franklin
Lee Monument
Lombardy
W. W. Sale
Mrrch
East Broad Street
South Ryland Street
Grace Street
East Grace Street
Adams Street
George T. Hewlette
First Light Infantry Regiment
Joseph E. Pletcher
Foot Guards
Blues
Rhode Islanders
Ever Faithful Friend or Thief of Umbrellas
A humorous quip portrays a perpetually lending companion. One speaker labels him a fair weather friend, while another counters with a running tally of borrowed umbrellas as proof of constant dependence.
Man shoots twice in Staunton tragedy over stolen whiskey
In Staunton Virginia an intoxicated Arch Brown thirty five opened fire at a neighbor gathering four miles from the city killing Perry Hoy and eight year old Higgs as others, including Abe Hoy and Higgs father, were wounded. Brown surrendered to jailer Powell saying he killed Hoy and Higgs to avenge the theft of his whiskey. Police expect no mob violence as the town recalls the double murder.
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Staunton
Arch Brown
Perry Hoy
Bhamed Higgs
Abe Hoy
Higgs
Brown
Powell
Neeing
Hoy
Fowell
Migus
Kel Abe Hoy
List of dead in horror growing Paloe Alabama
The Palos Coal and Iron Company Mine No 3 disaster in Palos Alabama leaves eighty three dead with seventy seven bodies recovered and six more located. H A McArdie brother of T J MeaArdie a national union leader was among the victims. Bodies moved to Tiringhan for interment. Federal officials led by J A Holmes of the Bureau of Geology conducted extensive rescue examinations and will issue a report with recommendations. Tests show nearly half died from suffocation due to black damp.
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J. A. Holmes
Bureau of Geological Survey
Washington
Federation of Women's Clubs Opens Biennial Session
In Cincinnati Ohio representatives from more than 800000 women worldwide attended the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial convention. Delegates from every state and numerous foreign organizations are present marking a major gathering of clubwomen across the globe.
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Cincinnati
General Federation of Women's
Chile
King George Wins Hearts By Brief Theatrical Reopening Order
London reports King George issued an order through the Lord Chamberlain to reopen playhouses except on Edward's funeral day. The move aims to ease unemployment from closures and ease financial strain, pleasing trading classes and a public eager for amusements. Black goods markets rush to meet mourning demand as continental suppliers fill gaps.
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London
George
Edward
Royal Order
The Uses of the Comet in Humorous Verse
A satirical verse by OS and Bu mocks shifting blame to the comet for various misdeeds and misfortunes. It parodies crime, drink, and domestic issues with lines about bills, judges, burglars, and counselors lamenting the idea that the comet excuses human flaws and prompts repeal of laws.
Doctor’s money spent in water from no well cited
A Philadelphia Record quote fragment shows Joax accusing a doctor of spending funds on water not drawn from an actual well, with Honax responding that the doctor does not obtain money from the source. The sparse dialogue hints at a humorous or critical exchange about resources.
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Honax
Joax
Philadelphia Record
Jealous schoolteacher shoots, kills woman in Virginia tragedy
In Woodstock, Perry Barth shot Naomi Cory in a jealous rage then killed himself. Naomi Coffman, a companion of Cory, was wounded five times as they rode home with Frani Dodson nearby. Coffman survived after aid, Barth died at the scene.
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Woodstock
Perry Barth
Naomi Coryman
Hattle
Miss Coffman
How Worried Him By A Planes In Winter Heating
A Cleveland Plain Dealer cartoonlike item quotes a worried man musing on how to heat near planes in winter. The snippet contrasts anxious talk with a business survey tone, ending with a joke about starting a son in business on Wall Street and an investor’s profit remark from the Catholic Standard and Times.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wall Street
The
Catholic Standard and Times
Poor People Eat Free Ducks After Confiscation
City Game Warden W. J. Lynham seized 162 wild ducks kept in a cold storage beyond the season. He notified charitable institutions to collect them at once, showing sportsmen support as the law prohibits keeping game after the prescribed date.
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Richmond
W. J. Lynham
Lynham
Evening chat on South Hall Street ends with a goodbye kiss
A fragment from a narrative recalls a late night scene on South Hall Street at 12 20 A M. A blue eyed blonde entertains a Prattville visitor as she asks him what breakfast food he prefers before a quiet farewell kiss ends the moment.
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Margaret
South Hall Street
Mommer
Prattville
Suffolk Bank Teller Shot Self in Apparent Suicide
Ashton Pretlow a 25 year old note teller at the National Bank of Suffolk is dying at his brother in law Cir cus Judge James L McLemore home after a self inflicted 38 caliber pistol shot between 8 and 9 am. The shot entered his mouth and perforated the head. A fast car was sent to Franklin to bring his mother. Bank cashier Arthur Woolford notes the accounts are in good order. Judge McLemore who hosts Pretlow is bank president. There are hints of a love affair but cigarettes and Coca Cola are cited as factors.
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Suffolk
Ashton Pretlow
National Bank of Suffolk
James L. McLemore
Franklin
Arthur Woolford
Judge McLemore
Pretton
Sausage Returns as Beef and Pork Price Promise
In Houston a witty exchange turns on price controls and sausage, highlighting public debate over cuts to meat costs. The remark suggests a pragmatic workaround while officials push for price reductions across trusts.
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Houston
Superintendent McChesney Defies Bristol Board
Bristol Tennessee Special. Superintendent S. R. McChesney defies the school board by demanding his successor be paid as supervising principal of city schools. The board declares his office vacant while the state board appoints a new superintendent. McChesney, a member of the State Board of Education, faces salary disputes and conflicts over funding for salaries. The board cut the salaries of retiring members from 100 to 7A per month amid continued opposition.
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Bristol
Tenn
S. KR
McChesney
Elty
Tim
Wirsinie
Minery
Danville Adds Newark Pitcher E A Wolf
Danville Virginia. Special pitcher E A Wolf of Newark joined the Danville squad on Tuesday. The promising youngster was released by McGinnity to reduce roster size.
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Danville
E. A. Wolf
Newark
McGinnity
Accession of George V Crowned in Imperial Pageantry
London marked the accession of George V with royal proclamations and a lengthy procession. Soldiers, heralds, and diplomats filled St James Palace and city streets while spectators mourned Edward VII. The march to the Bank of England culminated in a public proclamation and hearty cries of God save the King.
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London
George V
Procaine
Empire
Great Britain
Ireland
Edward Vit
Alexandra
Edward
St. James” Palace
Temple Ear
Royal Exchange
St. James’ Palace
Duke of Norfolk
Garter King
Norroy King
York Herald
Somerset Herald
Chester Herald
Pursuivants
Rouge Dragon
Blue
William Henry Weldon
Privy Council
England
Edward VI
United Kingdom
Great Britain and Ireland
George Frederick Ernest Albert
George Frederick
Albert
Lowd
India
Norroy
Lord Kitchener
Evelyn Wood
Lord Grenfell
Lord Roberts
Trafalgar Square
Charing Cross
Strand
Temple Bar
Lon
Enul
Temple Baron
Anqcauadron
Bank of England
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Comiag
Wen
Richmond, VA
Richmond Light Inantry Blues
Focus
New Richmond Light Infantry Blues
Rhode Island Light Infantry
Governor’s Foot Guard
Kiba
America
Maryland
Ntonel
Joseph FB. Fletcher
Frank W. Peabody
William M. Pp. Bowen
Charles W. Hickins
Walter M. Baker
Bryce D. Armour
Charles Fletcher
Henry J. Hoye
Percy W. Gardner
John A. Gammons
Plymouth Rock
Southland
Northland
Houlder
Brarhirs
Lady
Academy of Music
Edgar A. Guest
Detroit Free Press
Federation OF Women's Clubs
King George
Ruler of
Bill Jones
Bill
Mrs. Trubble
Fat Hussy
Cai
Tee
Eve
Biffkins
Erdees
Pretlow
Suffolk Bank
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