Message from Lieut Gen Schofield at Confederate reunion
A letter read by Gen John B Gordon recounts the 1865 military convention terms. It notes Union and Confederate leaders promised peace, protection, and fidelity to the Union flag, with no punishment for past deeds and a pledge to defend the nation. The letter argues northern and southern soldiers should unite under the flag for the country’s future.
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Gordon
Schofield
John B.gordon
Union
North
South
Confederate Veterans of the
Tribly Yacht Capsizes During Poles Crossing at Burrato
In Burrato New York May 26 the Trilby a city ferry yacht capsized after leaving the Michigan street dock. About thirty five men aboard were Poles crossing to the island for work. Five drowned and many escaped by clinging to the dock or scrambling free as the boat sank.
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Burrato
N. Y
Michigan Street
Trilby
Memphis Convention Urges Return to Constitutional Money
A Memphis speech and manifestos urge a June 1895 convention to craft a definite plan for reestablishing national money issuance by the government. W N Brown and D H Anch mmarb of the Central Bimetallic League call for bimetallic clubs, public education, and electing leaders not beholden to private banking interests.
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League of Ten
Memphis
Tenkesses
United States
American Congress
Boards of Trade
W. N.brown
Central Bimetallic League of
Shelby County
D. H. Anch
Mmarb
Great Silver Meeting Draws Five Thousand Democrats
Jackson Tenn May 26 The greatest silver meeting yet held in the south occurred yesterday when about five thousand Democrats from western Tennessee northern Mississippi western Kentucky gathered to hear speeches and discuss policy on silver coinage.
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Jackson, Tenn
Tennessee
North
Misesesippi
Kentusky
Mortal church duel ends with deaths in Versailles Kentucky
At noon yesterday near Troy Presbyterian Church seven miles south of Versailles Kentucky George B Montgomery killed his brother in law Archibald Riley and was mortally wounded by Riley in a pistol duel after a long feud over a seduction and forced marriage. The two men attended services that day and met outside the church where five bullets struck Riley and a fatal wound ended Montgomery. The panic spread through the cultured congregation as bystanders looked on.
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Versailles
Troy Presbyterian Church
Here
George B. Montgomery
Archibald Riley
Riley
Blue Grass
Montgomery
Mississippi
Charities and Corrections Meet at Yale in New Haven
About 200 delegates to the national conference of charities and corrections gathered at Yale in New Haven for the opening day sessions. Reports from Alabama to the District of Columbia opened the program, with Alaska highlighted for its charitable work and poverty. Discussions focused on the ideal function of state boards and the merits of a state board of control with full executive power versus a supervisory board without executive power.
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J. J. Gabriel
Colorado
Commonwealth
W. H. Wines
Illinois
Clarence Snyder
Wisconsin
Rev. Nutting
Rhode Island
Gen. Brinkerhoff
Ohio
Death of Gen Marti Battle Details From Cuba Report
May 27 report from Santiago de Cuba states Gen Marti's body has been identified and buried. Col Sandoval describes Marti feeding rebel machete charges on May 20 and notes Gomez was wounded in the last insurgent charge. Borrero reportedly carried Gomez from the field as government troops fired. Rebels Masso and Rabia bands head toward Guata to aid Gomez before moving to Puerto Principe. Juan Guerra was wounded in a recent clash with government forces.
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Santiago DE ‘Cuba
Col. Sandoval
Joe. Marti
Remonanguas
Marti
Gen. Campos
Maximo Gomez
Gomez
Borrero
Ander Masso
Rabi
Gauta
Puerto Principe
Juan’ Guerra
Earthquakes Ravage Paramythia Across City
Constantinople dispatch reports a series of earthquakes yesterday that virtually razed Paramythia. The disaster left dozens injured and property destroyed as responders assess the damage and casualties in the affected area.
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Paramythis
Constantinople
Paramythia
Burour
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Nervous Health Cure
An ad claims nervous prostration is a racking living death caused by impure blood. It asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood, restores vitality, strengthens nerves, improves sleep, steadies limbs, and restores health, with thousands cured.
Works of Nature Snakes Sleep Together In Captivity
Snakes that are natural enemies will coil in the same bundle for winter sleep. Dew is not attracted by colors after placing a yellow, red, and black board. the yellow side becomes dew covered while the others stay dry. Arctic fox fur color shifts with seasons. summer blue darkens to snow white in winter. Prof C V Ramey claims evidence of telepathy among insects, a supposed sixth sense for distant idea sharing. Tur snipe has a unique nerve reaching to the tip of its bill aiding food detection where eyes fail.
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C. V. Ramey
Tur
Queen Vic’s Subject W T Stead Seeks Echo Editor Post
London newspaper circles report Mr W T Stead has acquired a proprietary interest in the Echo and will become its editor. The move places Stead in a leading role at the publication, signaling a shift in editorial direction and ownership influence.
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W. T. Stead
London
The
Echo
Syrup of Figs Promotes Health Through Gentle Laxative Action
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative that suits the body’s needs, pleasing to taste and effective in cleansing the system. It claims relief from headaches fevers and constipation, praising its wide medical approval and beneficial effects on the bowels.
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Pedro Ano
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Queen Vic
Paris
Lart de la Mode
Morse-Brouchton.co
East
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Beecham
B.F. Allen Co
Canal Street
Walnot
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Wang
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