Death of Georgia Governor Stephens and state funeral plans
Gov. Stephens dies after a long illness in Atlanta as crematory details and last wishes are disclosed. His end prompts a large public viewing, state funeral planning, and an April election to fill the vacancy, with Boynton sworn in as acting governor.
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Atlanta
Gov. Stephens
Apa
Mr. Stephens
Executive Mansion
Senator Colquitt
Martin J. Crawford
Logan
E. Bleckley
Capitol
Col
John Stephens
Judge Stephens
John A. Stephens
United States
James
Boynton
State Senate
Stephens
Democratic Executive Committee
House of Representatives
Oakland Cemetery
Citizens’ Committee
Georgia
Coetol
Advice to the South Hogs and Hominy circular urges shift to grain and live stock
Cotton factors in St. Louis publish a circular urging Southern merchants planters and tenants to reduce cotton planting and increase grain, cattle, and hog production to escape debt, stabilize prices, and strengthen local food supplies. They call for regional conventions to press the policy belt wide and cite current price disparities between cotton and breadstuffs. James J. Griffin died the other day at Meridian.
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St. Louis
South
Cotton
Speculative Ministers and Clergy Financial Scandals
A Chicago area report outlines alleged financial misconduct tied to several Methodist and church figures. Rev Mattheew M. Parkhurst faces a creditors bill over property control, with courts finding him responsible for 1000 across holdings and multiple real estate assets amid broader clergy speculation.
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Cuicano
Methodist Brethren
Chicago
Fowler
Otters
Centenary
J. W. Fleck
Excelsior Springs
Kendall & Co
Tiger
Palmer
Christain Magazine and Temperance Union
Bro
Parkhurst
Evanston
Lake Bluff
Parkhurst & Wilkerson
Preston, Kean & Co
Mary
Chicago Publishing Company
Post and Mail
Daily News
Associated
Bullock Press
Dr. Parkhurst
Col Polk Released After High Bond Set In Indictment Case
Col Polk was released from jail after bond was fixed at 20 000 in a case tied to an indictment. Medical testimony described his poor health and need for air, while jail conditions were called unsanitary. Other items note J M Coleman buying 10 000 cocoons for silk, a murder report in Wilkinson county, and Alabama lawmakers boosting drummer taxes.
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Maser
Bast & Cand
Sattra
Ihm
Acer
Wea Ag
A Polk
Cook
Col. Polk
Dr. Nichol
Briggs
Polk
Allen
Petitioner
Lincoln and Stanton clash on Jake Thompson arrest tale
General Dahlgren recalls a Lincoln Stanton exchange over arresting Jake Thompson. Lincoln prefers mercy while Stanton presses for punishment of traitors. Dahlgren notes differing wartime views and hopes for healing once the war ends.
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New York
Gen. Dallgren
Admiral Dahlgren
Lincoln
Stanton
Jake
Secretary Stanton
Buchanan
Jake Thompson
Sam
Mr. Stanton
Keep true and virtuous a guide for young men
A moral exhortation urges young men to choose a useful occupation, study, and gather knowledge while avoiding idleness. It warns against white lies, intoxicants, gambling, swearing, and unkindness to mothers and sisters, stressing honesty and kindness as core virtues. The piece notes local notices about estates, deaths, a health trip, a birth, Northern guests, paralysis, and a poetic closing line.
Fashion notes and period details on spring attire
The article lists fashion trends including moire fabrics, plaid woolens, cor blue shades, Ottoman motifs, pearl and bead embellishments, and new dress goods. It also describes home decor, corsages, handbags, and the Lenox jacket, plus a transfer of notices from the Vicksburg Commercial including a local shooting incident and political letters from Jefferson Davis.
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Halla
Parish
Order of Beauty
Prohibition Message Denounces Opponents in Mississippi
Inland Recorder argues for strict prohibition, calling opposition treason to the country. It declares drink as a source of all social evils and warns that any candidate tied to alcohol threatens salvation and societal ruin.
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Mississippi
Satan
Kingdom of Heaven
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Oxford Eagle
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Georgia Statesman
Moses T. Ray
Zi Montgomery
Gilkeson & Sloss Com. Co
Allen, West & Co
Humphrey, Malone & Blake
Taylor & Bush
M. McCallum & Co
Chas. G. Peper & Co
Adler, Goldman & Co
Wolf Bros & Bath
Meyer & Aronson
Wilson & Co
Senter & Co
Hill, Fontain & Co
Thos. H. Allen & Co
W. F. Obear
I. M. Wiener & Co
H. W. Brooks & Co
Bayle, Stegall & Co
Warren, Love & Co
Fisher Bros. & Co
A. K. Bonham & Co
James J. Griffin
Meridian
Speculative Ministers
Tham
Lowry
Lauch McLaurin
Port Gibson
J. M. Coleman
Crystal Springs
The
Summit Sentinel
P. Gasner Feltus
Wilkinson County
Alabama
Jacob Thompson
Hinta
A. Green Neeley
Maury County
Tenn
England
Wm. Hogins
Dorsey County
Hot Springs
Maj
Richard Walpole
Florida
Menvie Wood
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Col. Horn
Meridian Mercury
Vicksburg
O’eclock
Bovina
Bennis Morris
Judge Morris
Bennie
A. H. Somerville
Carroll County
Confederate States
Jefferson Davia
Maryland
Jefferson Davis
Messrs
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Yellett and
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Prohibition
Inland Recorder
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