Remembering Confederate Heroes and the Sacrifice of Women
A reflective piece on Confederate dead buried across the South and especially Kentucky and Tennessee. It honors the unknown soldiers, praising the bravery of privates and scouts, and lauds Southern women for sustaining and revering their fallen sons. It laments the war’s desolation and the lasting memory carried by loved ones at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Georgia
Mfe
Virginia
Kentucky
Confederacy
Army of the South
Ray
Hove
Eld
The Sword of Robert Lee and Southern Remembrance
A reflective piece from Confederate Veteran portrays the vanished Civil War relic of Robert E. Lee. It recalls the sword drawn in pursuit of victory, the jacket of gray, and the Unknown List. The narrative honors fallen soldiers, mothers, and the enduring memory of the Confederacy with reverent, non-graphic phrasing.
A Conspicuous Daughter at Richmond Confederate Reunion
Miss Mary Hall of Augusta Georgia, a Daughter of the Confederacy, drew crowds at the Richmond Virginia Confederate reunion. A full member of a Confederate veterans camp she wears a Confederate badge and march alongside the vets in gray. She cherishes the Lost Cause and has placed hundreds of Confederate flags on soldiers’ graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Mary Hall
Augusta
Misa Hall
Miss Hall
Confederate Veteran Tribute for Sidney Johnston in Kentucky
The fragment honors Albert Sidney Johnston, noting his 60 years and patriotic bearing. It mentions Flemingburg Kentucky and the Confederate Veteran publication context, referencing heroism, duty, and the fallen with reverent, period-tinged prose. The text preserves names and a sense of commemorative reflection.
Young Confederate at Birmingham Reunion Born Rebel Spirit
Master Hugh T. Morton Jr., eight months old, embodies the Rebel spirit as he participates in the Birmingham Reunion. His grandfathers were both Confederate army colonels, and the young child appears as cheerful as any veteran, marking him as the youngest Rebel present at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh T. Morton, Jr
Birmingham
Cyclone and Tornado Ravage the South Leaving Dozens Dead
A powerful cyclone and tornadoes swept the South from Atlanta to Alabama on Friday, killing at least 60 in Tennessee and Georgia and injuring many. Destruction hit Franklin Hillsboro Centreville and nearby towns with numerous homes wrecked and telegraph lines down. In Mississippi Arkansas and Alabama heavy losses reported while two young siblings died in Atlanta after a rowboat capsized during a squall. The storm disrupted rail service and continued into Alabama with further property damage and lives lost near Huntsville and Danville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Franklin
Hillsboro
Latte
Centreville
Pulaski
Giles County
Chattagnooga
Cumberland Valley
Ehenenor
Charlestown
Hiosse
Fayetteville
Cuba
Gilestown
Memphis
Horn Lake
Miss
Arkansas
Mammoth Springs
Georgia
William
Pearl Withrn
Huntsville
Tennessee Line
Danville
Montan County
Alabama
Huntsell
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Western and
Atlanta Railroad
Emerson
Sugar Refining Firms Settle Civil Claims in Fraud Case
The American Sugar Refining Company together with New Jersey and New York offices paid 396000 into U S treasury, bringing total settlement to 42134000 to resolve civil claims tied to fraud at docks in Brooklyn and Jersey City. They abandon their right of appeal as part of the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Sugar Refining Company
New Jersey
Treasury
United States
Brooklyn
Jorwoy City
Settlement in civil claims over fraudulent weighing devices
United States civil claims state that a Friday night settlement appeared wise after the government threatened further suits nearing 5 million dollars. The agreement discharges civil claims against the companies but allows criminal prosecutions against individuals responsible for using the fraudulent weighing devices.
Not Saying Much About Carrots and Cucumbers
A Macon Telegraph quips that carrots are four times as nutritious as cucumbers, offering a light editorial jab that plays on nutrition claims with humor and a quaint tone. The item reflects playful local commentary without asserting strong facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon Talegraph
Storm Lashes Midwestern States Killing and Injuring Many
A fierce storm sweeping the Middle West Thursday night caused extensive death and destruction. Chicago reports three killed by a factory collapse while dozens displaced. Across Missouri and Wisconsin homes and towns suffered major damage with several fatalities. Damaged wires, wrecked crops, and disrupted rail traffic were noted from Wisconsin to Michigan and Texas City area. Suburbs housed homeless families as property and lives were lost in Golden Missouri Summerville Missouri and Lacrosse Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle East
Chicago
Spevin
Middle West
Great Lak
Golden
Summerville
Texas City
Carsai
Titawa
Michicat
Lake Michigan
Bennie Harbor
South Haven
Stow
Wisconsin
Lacrosse
Superior
Traffe
Storm Claims At Least 114 Die Across South
A Friday night windstorm across the South left at least 114 people dead and hundreds injured. Fatalities are spread across Tennessee at Youngs Crossing and Fayetteville, Mississippi near Horn Lake, Arkansas near Hartswell, Missouri at Somerville and Galden, with many towns reporting losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisviw
Sys
Associated Press
Ohio
Tennesee
Younes Crossing
Fayetteville
Noblesville
Hartman County
Mading
Clarksyville
Mississippi
Horn Hake
Arkansas
Hartswell
Missouri
Somerville
Galden
Farmers Plan A Big Warehouse Merger
Charlotte leaders discuss uniting cotton warehouses across Southern states into a single corporation. North Carolina division head H Q Alexander shows strong interest. Georgia, Mississippi already merged into state corporations with social success. National Union president C S Barrett travels South Carolina to consolidate State warehouses. North Carolina likely to follow soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N.C
H. Q. Alexander
North Carolina
The
Farmers Union
Georgia
Mississippi
C. S. Barrett
National Union
South Carolina
Lkely
North I
Carolina
Hadjin siege reports reach Constantinople via Hadjin message
A cable from Hadjin in Adana province says five American women missionaries sheltering with thousands of refugees face Moslem threats as a siege enters its eighth day. The message from Mins Lambert, daughter of Bishop Lambert, notes troops arriving and appeals for aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Hadjin
Adana
Mins Lambert
Lambert
Government to investigate Adana disorders and relief steps announced
Adil Bey, permanent under-secretary of State in the Ministry of the Interior, said the government would conduct a searching inquiry into the Adana disorders and punish the instigators. Reports indicate calm prevailing and the government pledged food, medicine, shelter, and relief measures for sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Lambert
Adil Bey
Ministry of the Interior
Vna
Plan for Southern States to Attract Immigrants
The Department of Commerce and Labor proposes a program to cooperate with Middle Western and Southern States. Assistant Secretary McHargis presents a plan to create a section of the immigration effort allowing States to appoint agents at U S immigrant stations to present inducements for aliens to settle there. Previously no such enforcement was in force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Department of Commerce
Laber
McHargis Erepasinn Pen
South
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jteroes
Tennessee
Baba
Iit
Ealit
Clement A. Evans
Sam Davis
Robert Lea
Robert Lee
Lee
Father Abram Ryan
Jefferson Davis
Fairview
Prince
Hugh T. Morton, IR
Miss Mary Hall
Gopapiennus
Albert Sidney Johnston
Southlands
Shiloh
Southland
Epirita
Sidney John VF
Bi Tenger
Flemingburg
Tennesse
Monror
Mon- Tow
M. B. Barrett
Barrett
U.S. Civil Claims
ERS
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!