Confederate Veterans Hold Ninth Reunion in Charleston
The Winnie Davis Memorial exercises open as Gen Gordon and other leaders energize a packed Charleston crowd of veterans and visitors. Plans discuss Federal graves care, Gordon reelected, Wheeler address, and Louisville chosen for next meeting.
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Charleston
S. C
Hampton
Gordon
McKinley
Stephen D. Lee
Mississippi
Jim. Jones
Virginia
Jones
C. I. Walker
Stonewall Jackson
Jefferson Davis
Richmond
General Roberts
North Carolina
Gen. Hampton
Daisy Holt
Addie Snow
N. C
Bethel
Appomattox
de Rossett
Wilmington
Joe Wheeler
Gen. Gordon
Busbee
N.C
Confederacy
Jnc. B. Gordon
Winnie Davis
Louisville
Married Husband for Money Ends Tragedy in Franklin
Mrs Ellen McLaughlin eight weeks married shoots husband William then kills herself. They are found in each other’s arms this morning. She left a note confessing marriage for money and love for another man. They will be buried together tomorrow. Also reports: telegraph rates unchanged Raleigh and express rates none. Atlantic Coast Line must provide separate cars for race trains by June 1.
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Franklin, Pa
Ellen McLaughlin
William McLaughlin
Raleigh
N. C
Railroad Commission
Western Union
Atlantic Coast Line
Faith Curist on Trial for Illegal Medicine Practice
Mrs. Maria Muller a faith curist faced trial in New York on May 12 for allegedly treating a Brooklyn girl’s leg by sorcery leading to amputation and for illegally practicing medicine.
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New York
Maria Muller
Brooklyn
Browns' Iron Bitters Promised To Restore Liver Health
An 19th century style notice asserts neglecting the liver harms health and touts Browns' Iron Bitters as a cure and source of strength and vitality. The ad claims the remedy maintains liver order and can permanently cure disease when developed. It notes Stowus' Iron Bitters sold by all dealers.
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Dent
Admiral Dewey to return home via Suez route
Washington reports Admiral Dewey will sail to America at once by the European route through the Suez Canal. An order at the Bureau of Navigation directs Olympia mail to London to forward correspondence along the Suez route, signaling Dewey's return to New York aboard the Olympia.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
America
Suez Canals
Bureau of Navigation
Olympia
London
Suez Canal
Dewey
New York
Blood Hounds Test Track in Tennessee River Chase
At Chattanooga on May 12 during the National Police Chiefs Association Convention exercises a Black man known to the dogs was released with several bloodhounds. He got a one hour head start and outran the dogs for several miles before they closed in.
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Chattanooga
Tennessee River
National Police Chief's Association
Non-Union Motormen Targeted in Duluth Shootings
In Duluth Minnesota two shooting attempts wounded no one as sympathizers of strikers fired on Inter-State car 60 near the Duluth Superior bridge and again on West Superior street. A Woodland Park car was forcefully displaced by an explosion but no injuries reported.
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Duluth
Minn
Duluth Superior Bridge
Tower Avenue
West Superior Street
Woodland Park
Third Street
Nebraska Regiment Requests Relief From Duty
The First Regiment of Nebraska Volunteers asks Major General MacArthur to relieve them from duty due to exhaustion. About three hundred remain at the front with 160 answering sick calls. since Feb 2 they have lost 225 men and have slept in uniforms for months. Religious orders in the Philippines petition the Pope protesting American actions, citing confiscation of property worth about $209 million and seeking a change under American rule.
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Manila
Nebraska
MacArthur
Malolos
London
Philippines
Castoriea Bears the Kind You Have Always Bl Gix
Extra session called. Local note records an urgent meeting or assembly with focus on Castoriea and Bl Gix entities. No dates or outcomes provided.
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Castoriea
Governor plans extra session to address Franchise Tax
Albany May 15 The Governor announced a decision on the Franchise Tax bill noting it will not be signed before May 27 He will convene an extra session May 22 to perfect the bill He will reject amendments imposing a three percent tax on gross receipts fearing it would relieve large corporations from taxation
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Albany
N. Y
Volunteers urged to claim pay for earlier service
The News & Observer explains a Treasury ruling granting pay to men who volunteered for service from the date of enlistment until examination. It warns claimants to avoid agents who take fees and notes the government will provide forms. The item also mentions the Association of Railway Superintendents meeting in Wilmington and a nod to Edison as a distinguished guest.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Raleigh
North Carolina
United States Treasury
Uncle Sam
News & Observer
Association of Railway Superintendants
Wilmington
Edison
Trustworthy persons sought to manage business locally
Advertises for trustworthy individuals in the state to handle office work from home. Offers a straight salary of $500 per year with definite expenses and monthly $75. Requires references and a self addressed stamped envelope to Herbert E. Hess President Dept M Chicago.
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Herbert E. Hess
Prest
Dept. M. Chicago
Easter Carol and wartime reflections fade into memory
Fragmentary text recalls Easter imagery and a military camp scene. Mention of Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Holderman, sentinels, and a friendly salute hints at a wartime diary or reminiscence. The tone blends religious symbolism with military life and casual observations.
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Hartranft
Capitol Park
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Miles
Corbin
Ninth Regiment of
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Religious Orders of the
Pope
Otton
Ang
German Kali Works
Nassau St
New
Chicago
U. K
Fairbank Company
St. Louis
Boston
Burdick
Frebeht
Catatecu
Dee
I CP Zaye
Cnae
Mpare
Freight Ag
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Sears, Roebuck & CO. ,Inc
Tri
Darth
Theodore Koosevelt
Holderman
Linner
Hebal
Kal
Snes
Securi
Scientific Americar
Scientific
Earnest
Fern
Lew York
Man
Illinois State Sanitarium
Benedcin
Edorsadt
Kasses
Evanston
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