Americus Prospects and Growth in 1909 Era
In Americus, Georgia, reports describe the area as a fertile, rapidly developing region with expanding trolley lines, rail connections to Savannah and Macon, and growing housing demand. The text highlights new public works, a substantial business scene, a modern post office, water works, timber and manufacturing facilities, and an influx of residents drawn by climate and amenities.
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Buenter
Haeray
Savannah
Macon
Tooey
Eye
Eynalte
Tellijere
AL Klubs
Nooe
Beanty
Db Roto
Henig
Atlanta
Pigaa
Bilal
Lebiet
Ibang
Ata
Ani
Georgia
Florida
Americus
Newale
LAILE
Elry Haiti
Bock Beer of the Eaten Company Praised as Best Yet
A fragment notes high praise for Bock beer from the Eaten Company, claiming it is the best beer they have ever drunk. The limited text emphasizes mood and approval without detailing production or context.
Washington Protest by Pennsylvania Workingmen
Eight hundred Pennsylvania wage earners led by John S Stewart travel from Reading and Philadelphia to Washington to protest the Wilson tariff bill. They gather at Metzerott's Hall for a petition and resolutions session, stressing they act as independent workers not tied to any political movement. The group plans to seek seats in the senate gallery while maintaining peaceable conduct.
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Piniapeceuis
John 5. Stewart
Workingmen's Protective Tariff League
Washington
Reading Terminal
Keartorton
Baltimore and Ohio
Manayuok
Germantown
Baltimore and Qobio
Cheeter
Wastusgros
Harmer
Philadelphia
Bright
Capitol
Ile
Corey
Bright Sant
Senate
Arril Washington
Pennsylvania
One Bill
Metzerott
Music Hall
Congress
League
Mexican Ready for Sea in Good Shape at Beaufort
The steamship Mexican nears departure at Beaufort North Carolina. It has dropped down harbor to load remaining cargo from lighters to save time before weighing anchor. Larder stocked with 1500 eggs half a ton of fruit one ton beef and more. Ship chandler’s bill projected high. Mosivan carries unusually full cargo for a southern port, with draft reaching 27 feet. In Roanoke, Va a policeman is convicted of murder in the first degree with life imprisonment recommended. Also gunfire injures KR Haden Penn in Princeton.
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Beauyort
N. C
Chanler
Wollesford
Willams-Johnston Steamship Line
Port Royal Steamship Company Limited
Mosivan
Tors
Roaxage
Stout
Bluefield
J. A West
Haden Penn
Amatash
Princeston
California Fig Syrup Co advertisement product claim
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup Co remedies with claims of soothing, pleasing taste and gentle action for pain relief and fever. It urges buyers to avoid substitutes and notes availability in 50c and 1 bottles at druggists, with names of cities and outlets in small print.
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Byrup
Rome
Nationals Capitol Report on Thrasher Enloo Case and Tariff Talk
In Washington the senate debates seating Thrasher and Enloo with a majority favoring Kalhy Mills by Tuesday. A bill amends the first section of the Borning Sea Act to declare inclusive jurisdiction up to 60 miles around Pribylof Islands including territorial waters. Senator Mills plans a tariff speech next Tuesday defending income tax amid discussions of his possible finance committee succession after Vance's death.
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Thrasher Vs. Enloo
Kalhy— Mills
Burreed Vance
Wasuixutos
Sher ‘Man
Senate
Bobring Sea
Pribylof
Instanloe
Eales
Payn
Kentucky
Lawson
Georgia
Ity Hayes
Comitlemon
Tennessee
Iceland
North Carolina
Taylor
Daniels
New York
Mecall
Slic
Waughta
Thrasher
Entoe
Mills
Hill
Smith
Clicator
Vance
Milla
Mr. Mille
Republicans to oppose Tillman at constitutional convention
Ellery M. Brayton, South Carolina Republican committeeman, issues a circular urging Republicans to vote against a constitutional convention in November. He argues the convention is a Tillman plot, noting proposed changes include school tax, education value, and voter qualifications, with most provisions unlikely to be put to the people. He predicts the fight will be decided at the next election.
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Houth Carolina
Covinta
Ellery M. Brayton
National Republican Committees
South Carolina
Tasie Ved
Tillman
Saleen
Alluring Betrothal Sparks European Diplomacy
In a fragmentary telegraph, news notes the betrothal of Grand Duke Nicholas Cearewitch of Russie to Princess Alix of Home, and mentions William communication to Edinburgh palace aided by Colonel L. Swaine amid European dispatches. The report blends other items from Cleveland to Chicago on strikes, legal delays, and insurance inquiries, reflecting a busy, disorderly press page.
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Cearewitch
Russ
Edinburgh Palace
L. ¥. Swaine
Berks
Gaddis vs Carlisle Civil Service Case Emerges
A petition filed in the District of Columbia Supreme Court seeks a writ of mandamus to restore Eugene K. Gaddis to his Treasury clerk position after dismissal on Aug 1, 1893. The suit hinges on civil service protections and alleges politically motivated discharge, with court orders and testimony referencing Secretary Carlisle and the civil service commission. The case could set a precedent limiting dismissals for political reasons.
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Wansuixoros
Boen
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Eugene K. Galddis
Mandaie
Carlisle
Bradley
Camediatety Aiene
Teaddis
Galdis Waa
Treasury
Ter Hosecrans
Civil Service Commission
Central Board of Examiners
Imi
Curtis
Gaddia
Treasury Department
F. Tillman
John Grae
The
Han
Logan
Tillman
the Treasury
Civil Services
Cppetata
Board of Examiners of Civil Service Commission
Gildla
Tea Forte
Gaddis
Cartle
Car- Hale
Judge Tally Arrested in Skeleton-Hoss Murder Case
Me Se Charged with Complicity in the Skelton-Hoss murder. Judge John Tally, circuit court judge, is accused of involvement in a Feb. 4 killing tied to Annie Reto family feuds. Indictment previously pigeonholed, bail granted after habeas corpus action.
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Skelton-Hoss
Bootrantino
Ala
Skelton
John
Tally
Circuit Court of Thin Circuit
Laker - Hina
Stouw
Shelton Brothers
Annie Reto
Key
Ul Rai Tyre
Sun Court
Sally
Jol W. la. Stephens
Hrilgeort
Iilge Tally
Breckinridge Strength and Local Campaign Sentiment
Rumors from Lexington on April 9 report Breckinridge’s strong local support among ex Confederates and business leaders, with Owen and Settle losing potential votes. Many expect Breckinridge to sweep the race after Col. Breckinridge campaigns begin May 4, citing his oratory and magnetic appeal.
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Abe
Lal
Lexington
Saya
Brecknriil
Trent
Lockhart
Breckin
Owen
Settle
Breckinridge
Nuanees
Colahel Breckin
Ready for Coney Washington riots and precautionary measures
April 20 report notes authorities prepared to curb unrest at Coney with riot guns once used during labor troubles. The district committee and state senate rules panel discuss security at the White House, while Captain Austin is recalled amid precinct活動.
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Washington
Haum
Chavk
Wasmsotox
Italiene
Fc Ilemie
Bureau of Ee
Austin
Vns
First Precinct
Senate
House
White House
Excitement in Omaha and Coast to Council Bluffs
Fragmented OCR notes describe crowds in Omaha marching toward the river and signals of contingents bound for Council Bluffs. Mentions Coxey's Colorado group, trains, enlistments, and an abstract note on a contempt case in St John’s. The garbled text references Kellwealers, Kellweater figures, and White Tent.
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Lly
Douglas Street
Telegraph Briefs Chronicle Local Clerical Resolutions
A garbled telegraph brief notes a 10 year old son’s death and mentions the North Alabama presbytery considering resolutions. It references church bodies in Danville and Deaville with unresolved investigations and potential church actions.
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North Alabama
Danville
Deaville
Augusta Legislator Fleming Injured by Horse Incident
The Augusta legislator William H. Fleming was kicked by a horse and remains in frail condition. His eye was lost, with inflammation risking further damage, as Dr. Calhoun of Atlanta prepared a specialist to attempt saving his sight.
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Augusta
Nally
Avavera
William IL Fleming
Jake bin
Calhoun
Atlanta
Atlanta, Has (Hem Tale Fanbet Phed To Come Here To Try To Save Ms. of Wight
Joy
Jarvis Appointed to Fill Vacant Senate Seat
Reports from Rawson and other locales on April 20 describe Thomas J. Jarvis appointed U.S. senator to fill the vacancy due to Senator Yout Governor Carr's death. The move shapes party balance as the legislature convenes, aiming to position a western candidate for the long term seat. Also summarized are local crimes and incidents in several towns, including a husband and two children found dead, a deadly Nashville shooting, and counterfeiting charges in Macon.
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Ime Cary
Hebalon J. Vanes
Rawson
Maliovernor Thomas J. Jarvie
United States
Yout
Carr
Jarvis
Benstor Hansot
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Ceorgia
Smithwick's
Lun Avenue
Americusa
Cems Cigare
St Fisconte
Ene Lia Cent Etengy
Georgia Loan and Trust Company
Americus, Georgia
Arqotiates Loans Prometiy
A. Cremnan
Treas. & Ged. Ban
Vivins, Teal Kot. Onteer Mephen S. Ships
Seey
A. D. Gatewood
Gatewood & Callaway
Ely
Vic
Sam
Vargaln
Lamar Street
Neptligee
G&c
Bailey
Jackson Street
Carter
P.S
Alaska
White Mountain
Arctic
Loving & Hightower
Samuel Pitchers
Castoria
de. C. C. Oaneeo
Mass
Ehilarea
Aba C. Berra
Coutsar Company
Murray Street
New York City
A. Ancasa
M.D
Oxford Gt
Broubtyn, N.Y
Casturia
Asa Dyaresaeny
Noten
Mane
Steifer * Bros
Business College
Americus Georgia
Syion
California Fig Syrup CO
Fearcibco
Cal
Ovelle
Mr. Sherman
Ose
Werk
Claveland
Clobe
Iron Hall
Jurge Wintera
Pailey
Whatesare Renamee
Astweer
Matams
Chicago
Secretary of the Treasury
Tressery
Aradier Pimis
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
Kite
Lodge
the Times
Henator
Great Britain
Times
Crantentoy
John 5
Prince
Morris
Leavening Powe
Reval
RLY Pure
Judge Tally
Omaha
Denver
Coxey
Colorado
Ralt Lake
Melly
Ovana
Kally
John’s
N. F
En Supreme Court
MR. Fleming
Pankenanoas
W. Va
Yellow Creek
Loyd Radabaugh
Bang
Radabaugh
Ratabaugh
Nashville
Nashvillne
Thomas Ramasy
Riley Foreman
Thomas Fagan
Thomas Lie
Llingal
Eal
Betwen Flere
Cnancestos
State Supreme Court
Atirmalan
Macox
Alfred Kirkland
Sullmore
Emanuel County
Magenn
Henallpos Ta
Im Corbett
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