Virginia Mourns as State Units March in Gen Lee Funeral
The Virginia militia will march from St. Pauls Church to Hollywood Cemetery for Gen Lees funeral. The procession, the longest in Richmond history, includes Seventieth and Seventy first regiments, Petersburg Forays, Culpeper Minute Men, and veterans groups with a full military escort and floral tributes from Congress, Daughters of the Confederacy, and local organizations. Schools close and a noon to 5 pm flag schedule marks the day, with railroads suspending service.
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Petersburg Gathers for Gen. Lee Death Funeral
A May 1890 gathering of Petersburg citizens at the YMCA Hall, led by Mayor W M Jones, produced a resolution praising Gen. Robert E. Lee as a soldier, statesman, and diplomat. Lieut George Mason Lee arrived from San Francisco to attend his father’s funeral, and Gen Lee’s body moved to St Paul’s Church after the service at the city hall rotunda.
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Gen Lee
George Mason Lee
San Francisco
S T Panl
Clash Over Mayor Election Delays Wilmington City Government
In Wilmington North Carolina factions within the Democratic controlled city council clash during organization for the new administration. Col A M Waddell is tabbed as mayoral candidate with potential casting vote influence. Opposition seeks restraining order as five allies of Waddell induct him amid procedural disputes and a train trip to Clinton for court action.
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Clinton
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O Hallen
Treasurers Removal Sought for Malfeasance in Poll Tax
Legal notice filed in Norfolk Circuit Court seeks removal of Treasurer Lyons for misfeasance and malfeasance in office. Plaintiffs claim he obstructed poll tax payments for opponents and facilitated payments for supporters, including withholding receipts from distant voters. Charges tie to factional feuds between Democrats and fusionists. a bill of complaint is returnable June 6 before Judge Portlock.
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Norfolk
Nathaniel T Green
W Lyons
Norfolk County
W N Portlock
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Fentress
B B Bott
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Carney
H .W Cobb
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Green
Nicholas
Ja Anid
Portlock
TURNS STATE'S EVIDENCE POST OFFICE ROBBERS TESTIMONY
A Vermont prisoner testifies before a United States grand jury in the cases of John Agama James Delay and Charles Cross with post office robbery charges. He has aided numerous convictions and may receive a gubernatorial pardon. Also noted are the suicide of John Gay a Norfolk railroad conductor and the election of a new Charlotte police chief H C Trwin for two years.
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John McCarthy
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Jack
James Delay
Charles Cross
Charles Blackburn
McCarthy
Vermont
Newfane Bank
Winton County
BneciRs
Wrashems
Huntington
Wva
May
John Gay
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Glenwood
Kenova
Nervine Promise from Dr Miles Aids Nervous Prostration
A testimonial-style notice claims Dr Miles Nervine strengthens nerves to relieve nervous prostration fatigue sleeplessness and melancholy. It warns of related stomach bowel and liver troubles if untreated and quotes Mrs CH. Landriman Carthage endorsing the remedy and a money refund offer.
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Carthage
Extradition Refused In Beating Death Case
Richmond Va May 3 The State of Virginia cannot yet secure Shepherd K Smith held for New York on a charge of beating his child to death In Manchester an officer sent on with extradition papers wires Albany officials did not consider the evidence sufficient to justify returning Smith Further evidence and some points of law have been forwarded by the Commonwealth attorney at Manchester.
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Richmond
Virginia
Shepherd K Smith
New York
Manchester
Albany
Smith
Confessed Murder in Went Virginia Arrested Roanoke
Dock Watson a colored man wanted in Kimball West Virginia for the murder of Core Lackey a negro woman shot in her home on Blaster Sunday night was arrested by Roanoke Police Officer Burnett and placed in Roanoke city jail He confessed to the crime while being taken to the station and West Virginia authorities have been notified for extradition.
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West ‘Virginia
Galt Funds Benefit Deserving DC School Pupils Announced
At a board of education meeting a DC District Commissioners notice confirmed a William Galt bequest of 2000 principal and 3224 interest. Income funds medals or rewards for deserving male public school pupils, with expenditures by the board. Also, May 5 and 26 27 exams and staff changes noted at Franklin and M Street High School.
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Franklin School
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J G Lockwood
R. J Vaughn
Louis Chatfield
R H McKim
Trustees authorize broader college organization at GWU
George Washington University trustees authorize creating Columbian College for liberal arts with BA degrees and the Washington College of Technology under the new charter. The American Federation of Labor exhibits will get a separate room in the university building. Memorial Hall plans by the Georges Washington Memorial Association are submitted for award.
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Columbian College
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American Foderation of Labor
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Protest Against Confirmation Of Wells As Chief Clerk
The Bureau of American Republics board postponed confirmation of Wells after a protest by Enrique Bogex, a Latin American, prompting the delay to a future meeting. Judge Magoon will depart for Panama. Gov Wright’s report on Philippine railroad prospects delays bids. Immigrant inspector Peargent heads to New Orleans. immigration plans may extend to Galveston. Senator Martin canceled campaign stops in Virginia to attend General Swan’s funeral.
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Magoon
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Wallace
Frank Peargent
Genpare
New Orleans
Galveston
Tex
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Taft
Gov Wright
Manila
Philippine Railroad Prospect
J Bue
Commencement at Deaf Institute Honors Sign Language Graduates
Graduates of Gallaudet College were presented as candidates during yesterday afternoon’s commencement at the Columbia Institution for the Deaf and Dumb Kendall Green. Gen A W Greely delivered a detailed address on labor, effort, and spirituality, with orations by students and faculty interpreters assisting the presentation in sign language.
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Trinity College
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All Soule’ Church For the Deaf
Philadelphia
Loula J Davis
Charles Bradley
EB M Gallaudet
Orvis Dantner
American
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Illinois
Emma Gertrude Morae
Nebraska
George Brown
Maryland
Charlotte Hmma Hall
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Beience
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Michigan
Lilian Swift
Utah
Gallaudet
Greely
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Winfield & Runde
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Hzra
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Henry August Quitmeyer
Concorda College
Indiana
Nelte Nichol
Monmouth College
Twinois
Mary Eugenia Thornton
Isbell Codege
Alama
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Paul Henry Erd
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Ferend
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Charlotte Emma Hall
William Branley Hunter
Otto Credon Meunier
Emma Gertrude Morse
Oliver Clyde Stevens
Lillian Swift
Howard Edgar ‘Thompson
Frederick College
Annie Rebecca Kiesel
Central
Ambassador McCormick Signals Possible Triple Alliance
Paris May 3 The Temps reports Ambassador McCormick’s remarks on his credentials presentation as timely reassurance of strong Franco American ties. It notes his praise of Anglo French rapprochement and hints at a potential triple understanding among France the United States and Great Britain for peace. The Journal Des Debats also discusses his speech favorably.
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Cornell Alumni Election District of Columbia Officers Named
The Cornell Alumni Association of the District of Columbia met at the University Club to elect officers for the coming year. Dr Daniel E Salmon was chosen president and the slate includes H H Burroughs first vice president, H Patric second vice president, R HE Maeden third vice president, L C Graton secretary treasurer, with Dr L O Howard Delbert H Droker and Frederick Coville named members-at-large. Fire chase by gasoline explosion at Macy Bros lunch room 48 M Street NW. William Thompson burned slightly while trying to fight the blaze.
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Daniel E Salmon
H H Burroughs
H Patric
R HE Maeden
L C Graton
L. O Howard
Delbert H. Droker
Frederick ‘V Coville
Macy Bros
M Street
William Thompson
Chaffee Heads Loyal Legion Officers Elect At Meeting
Gen Adna R. Chaffee was elected commander of the District commandery of the Loyal Legion at a recent annual meeting held at Kausher's. John W. Foster presided as ex-secretary of state. A historical paper on the Navy During the Civil War was read by Rear Admiral Francia J. Higginson, followed by a buffet supper and a session of reminiscences and anecdotes. The meeting adjourned to convene in November.
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William P Huxford
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Gesond
Lyman F W Cushing
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Bhalleborger
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Lucian Jones
Inheritanes
Francia J Higginson
Weehington Navy Yard
Appleton Defeats Hancock for S A R Presidency in Contested Vote
Gen Appleton of Massachusetts defeats James Denton Hancock of Pennsylvania for the presidency of the Sons of the American Revolution after a spirited contest. A motion to support a Washington National University failed. An appropriation to mark George Wythe’s grave was adopted, and the society plans to meet in Boston next year with meeting place left to managers.
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George Wythe
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Richmond Va
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Society of Colonial Wars Elects Officers for Three Years
The Society of Colonial Wars named officers for a three year term in New York. Frederick de Peyster was governor. Howland Fall secretary general. Samult V Hofman deputy. G Van Amringe attorney. W MacPherson deputy. David Lewis, kath of Ponsmuiy Tegis ter general. George N Meckenzie Nutourian general. Dr J G Mumford chancellor general. Fras T B Woolney chancellor of Connecticut. Rev William Lawrence surgeon general. Also reports on the Church Choral Concert at the Lafayetter Theater for the Holiday House fund, featuring 100 voices, the Brabat Mater, and performances by Mia Grove and Mia Zimmerman with Mr Joan van Hulsteyn on violin. tickets at Philpittes agency, 65 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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New York
Society of Colonial Ware
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Frederick de Fayetar
Ylea Govermor Howland Fall
Samust V Hofman
G van Amringe Alt
Weaturer Aspera
W MacPherson
David Lewis
Kath
Ponsmuiy Tegister
George N Mecken
Church Choral Society
Lafayetta Theater
Washington
Girls' Friendly Society
John Heyburn
Mins Washburn
Simon
Pergolesi
Soloista
Mia Grove
Mia Zimmerman
Philadelphia
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Worcester
NHB
Krehbiel
New York Tribune
Thia
New York Times
Bethlehem
Zimmerman
Aines
Haydn
Joan van Hulsteyn
Holland
Vendsen
Spohr
Tartin
Otto Simon
Philpittes
Pennsylvenia
Bribery Charge Shocks Philadelphia Gas Lease Fight
A mass meeting at the Academy of Music read an affidavit by carpet maker Robert Dornan alleging bribery tied to the United Gas Improvement Company lease of Philadelphia gas works. It names Israel W. Durham and the Ridgway Syndicate, notes bid withdrawals for money, and calls for legal action to overturn the lease. Mayor Weaver opposes the proposed lease, with a nine member committee appointed to probe the charges.
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