Americus Georgia a thriving rail hub and trade center
An extended portrait of Americus Georgia as a thriving Southwest Georgia capital, highlighting its strategic railroad links, growing population, river and university retail strength, extensive public works, flourishing agriculture and varied industries. The piece extols temperate climate, healthful surroundings, and strong prospects for manufacturing and real estate investment in Sumter County.
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Georgia
Virginia
Tennessee
Marco
New County Court House
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Atlas
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Mer Vt
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First Baptist Church
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le Ute
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Americus
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Debate over Cuba Occupies the Day in Senate
The Senate opened a lengthy Cuban debate led by Vice President and senators Cullom Berry and Daniel. Cullom pressed for quick action against Spain and Cuba, while Berry supported recognizing Cuba's independence. Daniel warned of war, urging caution as the nation faced potential conflict over Morro Castle and surrounding events.
Insanity Experts Warn of Nervous Strain on Women
A fragment discusses insanity risks from extreme nervous tension in women, highlighting how strain affects the nervous system and can push mothers toward madness. It cites Dr. Pierces medicines as preventive rescues for derangements and notes a testimonial from a Cass County resident praising relief.
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Cass Co
Cosfer
Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Health Remedy
An 19th century style advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant safe laxative. It claims quick kidney and liver harmony, relief from colds headaches fevers and constipation. The copy praises taste and safety, markets the product at 50 cents a bottle, and promises prompt delivery via druggists in California New York and Louisville.
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Unity of Action Urged As War Debate Goes On
A congressional debate on war policy sees lawmakers clash over who will bear the burdens and how to back the executive. Senator Daniel presses recognition of Cuba as a republic, while Mr Gray urges unity between Congress and the president to secure independence for Cuba. Tillman warns of war if the resolution passes, as speakers stress Americans’ shared duty.
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Daniel
Senate Committee
Gry
Congress
Gray
Cuba
Gomez
Mr. Daniel
Tillman
Mr. Wan
Senate Still in Werangle Over Cuban War Resolution
At 9 30 p m the senate in Washington remains in session without a vote on the pending resolution. The fight is between adopting Wednesday’s House resolution and Senator Foraker’s Cuba recognition measure with a war-tied declaration following the Maine disaster. It is unclear if a final agreement will be reached tonight or if it will be rushed tomorrow morning.
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War tax fears rise among brewers and tobacco merchants
The prevailing view among cigarmakers brewers and tobacco firms is that if war comes internal revenue taxes will rise. Merchants believe buying stamps now and affixing them to goods could avoid higher duties later, though details remain unclear.
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Powers Of Europe Signaling Naval Demonstration
Rome reports Europe will intervene between the United States and Spain in favor of Spain. A Madrid dispatch says Spain will issue a note blaming the United States for Cuban troubles, citing manufacturers and filibusters. Sagasta calls Maine destruction calumny, vows protest to powers.
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Spain
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Britain Likely Not to Join European Peace Effort
Senators express skepticism Britain will back any move opposing the United States as Europe fears a Cuba war. They expect renewed diplomatic attempts but doubt a complete coalition against the U S. The Wilson line Marengo carries munitions of war as Britain signals restraint in naval demonstrations.
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Army Ordered to Florida for Invasion Preparations
Wasuiserox, D. C., April 15. The army of 20,000 men east of the Rockies will be moved to Florida at once, signaling a more warlike posture amid reports of a Cuban invasion. The flying squadron, which left Hampton Roads Wednesday, has returned.
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D. C
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Rocky Mountains
Florida
Cuba
Hampton Roads
Cabinet Discusses Cuba Dispatch Discredited
In Washtington on April 16 the cabinet met to discuss the Cuban situation but produced no decisive result. Officials noted a note from powers and debated potential recognition. they doubted Congress would back independence, and discussed imagined implications for Cuban statehood.
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Bas Aoe
The Raising of Troops Amid War Fears
Major General Nelson A Miles said misapprehension exists about raising troops in war. He noted the senate resolution could authorize the president to call 12 000 000 militiamen into service and use federal forces to support state militiamen. Armistice talks proceed without acceptance as Cuban insurgent leader Queends comments on American Securities. Havana remains quiet this morning.
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Wasuraros
Miles
Senate
Larrea
United States
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