Monument Unveiling Honors Jefferson Davis in Richmond
Dense crowds lined Richmond streets for a Jefferson Davis monument unveiling led by Gen Stith Bolling and Gov Claude Swanson. A reception followed with tributes from Mayor Carlton McCarthy, Gen Evans, and leaders of the United Daughters of the Confederacy as garlands were placed on the statue. Southern memorialists and veterans groups observed the ceremony.
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Stith Bolling
Peters
Generalaglee
Stuart
Dixie
Maryland
Ray
J. William Jones
Mond
Claude A. Swanson
Virginis
Steed
Richmond
Virginia
South
Washington
Panama
Republic of
Colombia
South America
Carlton McCarthy
Gen. Evans
Devis
Davis
Jas
Mr. Davis
A. Hayes
Colorado Springs
Colo
Richmond Hawksers
Norman V Randolph
Jefferson Davis Monument Association
William J. Behan
Mississippi
Confederate Southeremorial Association
George 5. Fielmes
South Carolina
Monument Association
Carmack
Tennessee
Lizzie Geor
Henderson
The
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Confederate States Memorial Association
United Confederate Veterans
United Sons of Confederate Veterans
Norfolk
Stephen B. Lee
Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Dav
Savannah
Savanna
Stearioke
Norfolk and Western Railway
Jefferson David
Monument to Jefferson Davis Crown of Richmond Memorial
Richmond June 3 memorial on Monument Avenue centers a semi circular colonnade of thirteen Doric columns with end piers and a central Doric shaft. It bears the Deo Vindice motto, seals of seceded states, an allegorical bronze figure atop, and a bronze Confederate seal on the large column, commemorating Davis and the Confederacy.
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Richmond
Jefferson Davis
Monument Avenue
E. V. Valentine
Wilam C. Noland
Mt. Devis
Davis
The
United
Senate
Mia
Slasippi
Seal of the Confederacy
Confederate Leaders and Monuments in 19th Century Public Art
Fragmented OCR recounts a bronze Jefferson Davis statue and granite pedestal near a colonnade with tablets honoring the Confederacy. It references Mc the era from 1861 to 1885, appomattox, and tablet inscriptions on the army and navy plaques, noting themes of defense of rights and battlefield heroism.
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Conféderacy
Appomattox
Veterans To Come Armed In Confederate Garb In D C
Confederate veterans returning from the Richmond reunion will march in Washington under gray uniforms, carrying rifles and sabers. Four companies arrive at 10 30 AM, with more from Tennessee planned to enter, and some will visit Jamestown before homeward travel. Representative Gaines supported the visit, securing permission for additionalCompanys from Jackson Tennessee and others from Nashville and Memphis.
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Richmond
West
Gray
Jamestown
John Wesley Gaines
Tennessee
Commissioner West
Jackson, Tenn
Jackson
Unfit Washington Dwellings Blamed for Death Rate
Atlantic City June 3 The American Academy of Medicine elected Sir Victor Horsley and Sir A E Wright as honorary members. Paul K Kennedy of New York warned hotels breed tuberculosis and other contagious diseases, citing higher death rates in Washington DC from insanitary dwellings. The American Medical Editors Association banquet featured John Barrett and Col William C Gorgas, who praised conditions in Panama.
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Atlantic City
N. J
American Academy of Medicine
Victor Horsley
A. E. Wright
London
England
Paul K. Kennedy
New York
Re. Kennedy
Washington, D.C
American Medical Editors' Association
John Barrett
Washington
William C. Gorgas
United
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Spring Medicine
In household advertisements Hood's Sarsaparilla is touted as the best spring medicine taken daily by families. It claims to cleanse the blood, improve digestion, increase strength, and be suitable in liquid or tablet form. A 100 count bottle is priced at $1.
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Hood
Jonsea
Poxtal
Heurich Brewing Co
Price of meat jumps amid packing and inspection dispute
Retail butchers complain of higher meat costs as packers blame scarcity of cattle and a wage fight with commission men over inspection and method. Prices rose half to one cent per pound, forcing retailers to pay more while government responsibility is denied.
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Washington
Pers
Trust
Veill
Meat price surge hits beef and pork nationwide
In a speech Secretary Wilson blamed the rise on a conflict between packing houses and commissions. Fresh meat costs rise 1/8 to 1/3 of a cent, with roasts up to 19 or 20 cents and various steaks 18 to 26 cents per pound. Retailers warn further jumps to 2 to 4 cents a pound.
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Wilson
Commission
Center Market
Holmes Jury Selected Opens Case Against Mott
The jury is chosen in the government case led by Special Attorney Morgan 3 Beach. Mott faces conspiracy to defraud charges with information stated by informant Mrs Holmes. Local figures including Robert L. Comhn, James W Jordan, Ross J Shliman, William G Newmeyer, Edward Voigt, John Davis, Frank P Rollo, William H Smoor, Wiglis H Gamirom, Jon C McLaughheir, and Henry J Grover are listed as associates or witnesses in the matter.
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Morgan
Beach
Government
Mott
Sling
Holmes
Robert L. Comhn
James W.jordan
Denier
Ross J. Shliman
Johonon Avenue
William G. Newmeyer
Edward Voigt
Seventh Street
John Davis
Chain Bridge
Frank P. Rollo
Twenty-Third Street
William H. sMoor
F ‘Atraat Southweast
Wiglis H. Gamirom
Jon .C. McLaughein
Dourn Pisceip M. Dunberth
Henry 'J. Grover
Gies
Edwin A Holmes Jr Goes On Trial In Cotton Scandal Case
Edwin A Holmes Jr former assistant statistician in the Agricultural Depart ment faced trial before Justice Stafford in Criminal Court No 1 on a conspiracy to defraud the government tied to the cotton leakage scandal He pleaded not guilty and jury selection filled the day Spectators crowded the historic courtroom and prosecutors led by Morgan Beach pressed the case with fellow DAs Turner Adina and Harvey Given Holmes is defended by Worthington Lester and Price Two indictments were pared to one as others were nol pressed and the jury eventually filled with twelve members while a second panel of forty talesmen was summoned awaiting further progression in the high profile proceeding
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Edwin
Morgan. Beach
Morgan
H. Beach
Mr. Holmes
Moses Haas
Frederick A. Peckham
Holmes
Baker
Hawken
Edwin A. Holmes, Jr
Edwin A. Holmes
Tha Ésourt
Ehere
Stafford
Robert L. Cohen
Midrchant
James W. Jordan
Ross J. Sellman
Hveryman
Johnson Avertue
William G. Neutreyer
Edward Veight
Holmes Divorce Case Jury Selection Tensions Rise
In a Washington courtroom Mrs. Holmes shows keen interest as jurors are questioned for the divorce case of Mr. Holmes. Her husband and attorneys confer during each potential juror, with decisions on acceptance or challenge noted. Mr. Beach will brief the government case, outlining guarded features. The proceedings promise high interest.
Weather Summary From Washington June Reports
The weather service reports rain in New England upper lake region and middle Mississippi Valley with showers in the Northern Rocky Mountain area. Temperatures run well below average except in West Gulf. Mississippi Valley shows a rise in air, while the Middle Mississippi Valley and Plains drop 10 to 20 degrees. Showers expected Tuesday in the Ohio Valley and Lower Lake region, and Wednesday in New England and northern Middle Atlantic States. Winds vary by coast. Northwest on the New England coast, light to variable on Middle Atlantic, and southeasterly to southerly on others. Local readings: midnight 50, 2 am 50, 5 am 60, 6 am 61, 8 am 64, 12 noon 69, 2 pm 65, 4 pm 68, 6 pm 69, 8 pm 56. Relative humidity 8 am 00, 2 pm 61, 8 pm 84. Rainfall zero. sunshine 10 hours. possible sunshine 68. Tide table and river bulletin note Harpers Ferry rivers near flush levels. June 3 update from Washington Post.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
New England
Upper Lake Region
Mississippi Valley
Rocky Mountain
West-Gulf States
Miselesippi Valley
Plains States
Ohio Valley
Lower Lake Region
Middle Atlantic States
Atlantic Coast
Carolinas
Minsouri
Texas
Winimam
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South's Memorial
Jefferson Davie
Pott
National Prose Association
President of the
Women of the South
Veterans of the “Lost Cause
Confederate Staite of
America
Berkeley
Dalivaty
Holmes Jury
Zica Yard
St. Gall
Lansburgh&Bro
Seventh St
William H. Smoot
F Street
Willia H. Cameron
V’ Street
John C. McLaughlin
Kilbourn Place
David M. Dunberth
M Street
Henry T. Grover
Mrs. Holmes
Talesman
Washington Post
Harpers Farry
W. Va
Both Rivers
Max
Asteville
N.C
Atlanta
NM de
Bismarck
N. Ak
Boston
Buffalo
N.Y
Chicago
Tit
Cincinnati
Ont
Chayenne
Davgmort
Lows
Dea Fernes
Tow
Galvexton
Tex
Helena
Mont
North Platte
Omahe
Pittsburg
Salt Lake By
Tauta
Min
St. Paul
Springfeld
Mise
Vicksburg
Peter Grogan
Wilson & Mayers
Sheridan Circle
Maryland Casualty Company
Security Storage Company
Fifteenth Streets
Hebbard
Geo. E
Ninth Street
Reality
Toney
Cristian Xander
Elk Club
Oime
Daniel Doody
N. Cap. St
Home Savings Bank
Seventh and Mass
Tth
St. Sw
Bdeposita
Burity
wnese—Excelience
Eagle Mikado
Eagle Penci Co
R. P. Andrews
Paperce
Loulatens ‘Avenue
D Street
Mautrer
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