Memorial Day Oration on Civil War Sacrifice and Unity
A sweeping sermon on Decoration Day 1896 reflecting on four years of Civil War horror, mortal sacrifice, and national unity. It honors soldiers from both North and South, condemns slavery, urges Christian compassion, and calls for remembrance of the unknown dead at Arlington and national cemeteries. The piece emphasizes duty to educate younger generations, honor veterans, and prepare for future defense without renewed sectional conflict.
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Tone
Tower of David
Sea of the North
Savannah
Arlington
Asylum of Lonks
Zorth
South
Johannesburg reform prisoners freed by British envoy
A telegram from the British diplomatic agent at Pretovia reports that all Johannesburg reform committee prisoners except four condemned to death Hammond Farrar Phillip and Riodes have been released. Banishment on the released men is suspended if they promise not to interfere again in South African affairs. Fellow Fever in Cuba.
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Bethel
Mbeese
Dart GR
Church of God
Warria
York
Pretovia
Closie
Johannesburg Reform Committee
Hammond
Farrar
Phillip
Riodes
Hiyde
Asperser
Anirien
Cuba
United States
Bovs of Nations
Spain
Cone Pernod
Knasys
Tresson
Mass Stampede at Moscow Plaza Kills Hundreds
Turmoil gripped Moscow when a crowd surged during a souvenir distribution at Khedynski plaza. Officials report 136 recovered dead, 233 seriously or fatally injured, as imperial family observers visited hospitals and czar ordered aid to bereaved families, with chaos blamed on booths and barricades surrounding the distribution.
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Moscow
Jima
Anany Ves
Leecat
Tates Rees
Fae
Muietiieles
Ayers
Eich
Cheerer
Elea
Emar
Yemerdar
Kremlin
Czar
Czerina
Ailday
Closing Days of the Session Weathered by Debates and Adjournment Hopes
The session winds toward adjournment as legislators debate river bonds and conferees. Senators and representatives anticipate a late finish with adjournment likely Friday or Saturday amid resistance to certain bills and calls for resolution of ordinary appropriation measures.
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Rte
Pete
Lts
Fae Peet Fame
Portal
Eutmaignee Phessecal
Cakien
Keita
Johnson
Velrase Ebalines
Senate
Reese
Laweethinis
Gene de
Steport
Crete
Wasnsy Scon
Jane
Che
Emin Atfendi
Bermuda Steamer Arrives Philadelphia After Atlantic Passage
The steamer Bermuda from Jacksonville arrived in Philadelphia yesterday. Despite venturing an arms cargo plan and a landing on Cubs shores, the crew remained reticent under questioning. Reports suggest Bermuda carried an expedition and tried to jettison arms overboard amid ongoing suspicions.
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Bermuda
Philadelphia
Jacksonville
Fla
Cubs
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National Building Association OF
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Ernest J. Rnabe, Jr
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Paine & McLaran
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Priseard
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Southern Mutual Building and Loan Association
Atlanta
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Carlisle
Renton
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Lexington
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Yushonama
Matsu Mo Nemitsu
Inozur Ki
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