12 Apr 1893
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1893
Page
1
The article extols Southweet Georgia as fertile and healthful, noting artesian wells, mild winters, and robust agricultural output. It highlights a prosperous economy with rising land values, improved infrastructure, and impressive public buildings signaling rapid development in a thriving southern county.
Macon Ga April 11 A dramatic U S court action in Savannah saw Crawford of New York file two motions in the Rowena Clarke case and to dismiss Judge Speer order as a reorganization fight erupts The stockholders meeting of the Southwestern road in Macon tomorrow could decide the road’s future policy and whether to join the Central system or operate independently This crisis follows alleged nonpayment of rents and broader reorganizational tensions involving Drexel Morgan Co and related rail links
In Awentovs Ga on April 10 1898 the city council discussed license changes for jewelry trade taxes on building and loan firms and railroad questions. The body approved paying several bills and referred multiple petitions to committees. An appeal case involving a minor was dismissed.
Government report Bulletin 13 from the U S Agricultural Dept declares all other baking powders inferior to Royal in purity and strength, per the Chemical Division.
In Lumpkin County Georgia farmers discuss cotton and corn acreage with claims that cotton will rise while corn falls. The Lumpkin Independent report is contested by M L Everett who protests the accuracy and urges verification with farmers. Across the nation railway workers return to some duties as tensions ease and troop movements quiet.
Appointment list from Washington includes Edward H. Stobel of New York as third assistant secretary of the interior and Daniel N. Morgan of Connecticut as treasurer of the United States. Other posts noted: Conrad M. Jordan of New York as assistant treasurer in New York City and Daniel M. Drowning of Washington as assistant commissioner of Indian affairs. No foreign postings sent to Sadendhavenetun. Senate committees favor Ecklew for comptroller of the currency. Milledgeville scene shifts to political chatter as Southern Press Association gathering notes Georgia figures and consular applicants.
The Redwine case resumed at 11 W block with Captain Crim on the stand as the grand jury heard testimony from Jack Spalding. Spalding recounted Redwine’s confession alleging the involvement of powerful parties who sought money and authorized falsifying books to preserve a continuing scheme.
The Charleston and Savannah Railway launches train No 208 Atlantic Coast Dispatch on April 27 and runs daily to Jersey City for perishables. The ventilated cars depart Savannah at 6 PM and arrive in Jersey City the next morning for market, marking the fastest schedule yet.
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