Americus as a Growing Rural Depot and Resort
Americus in Sumter County Georgia sits near major rail lines and the central division, marketed as a fertile, temperate, year round agricultural hub. The piece extols public buildings, schools, churches, a thriving water system, a steam-powered plant, and a proposed railway development, touting its climate and attractions as a winter resort destination with robust population growth and real estate demand.
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Fane
Fisryhues
Panktary Wewerae
Florida
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Mlorida
Havannal
Fos Mead & Ae
Tariff bill outlook and income tax debate in Congress
In Washington and New York reports, Representative McMillin of Tennessee predicts swift tariff bill passage by July 1 with the income tax staying intact. A northern Democratic senator’s remarks are cited as influential while reactions span relief at end of suspense to concerns about tax provisions. Also noted are a New York firm failure, Augusta business league meetings, and a Jacksonville patriarch’s death.
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Representative McMillin
Tennesec
Senate
New York City
Becan
Breat Advan
House
Coxey Army Moves Toward Washington Amid Protests
Reported dispatches detail Coxey followers marching toward Washington from Maryland and Ohio states, with Colonel Galvin's forces clashing over rail lines and stockades while authorities order troops and deputies to dislodge pockets. The movement draws support in Chattanooga and Mount Sterling as labor unrest spreads.
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Galvin
Baltimore and Ohio Midland
Mount
Schemes and plans loom over tariff debate in Senate
At 143 the tariff bill was taken up as Mr Hale pressed concerns of schemes to alter the measure. He cited interviews with senators Price and Voorhees about Democratic splits and changes to the party. Mr Harris defended concessions while the debate drifted to general remarks and military appropriation moves.
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Hale
Aldrich
Sresson
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Pano
Democratic Party
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Emiys
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Cherry
Striking Coke Workers Paralyze Major Plants Regionwide
In Astostown April 96 the strike has shut Frick Rainey Moyer Paull and Fort Hill plants while Oliver Tat and Atlas Coke operate under prompt protective patrols. South of Connellsville only Atlas remains active as strikers threaten violence against Secretary Darby for signing the wage scale. Additional notes mention Alabama district meetings and a fatal mine cage accident in Mons. funeral services held in Washington for community leaders.
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Frick
Rainey's
Moyer, Paull
Fort Hill
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Ae Ie
Rowland
Oliver Tat
Connellsville
Prihe
Darby
Atlas Coke Company
Crossland
Delegates Head to Atlanta for Press Clubs Convention
Eastern delegates to the International League of Press Clubs leave New York for Atlanta on the Pennsylvania Railroad for the May 1 meeting. About 100 delegates and guests depart as they travel via Philadelphia Pittsburgh Columbus Cincinnati and Chattanooga. The item notes travel routes and mentions a separate fatal accident involving a 1 year old boy in Georgia.
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Andy
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Philadelphia
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Chattanooga
Breckinridge Scandal Ties To Pollard Case Stirring Arkansas District
Reports from Lexingto Ky and Washington detail a brewing controversy around Breckinridge of Arkansas and his cousin in relation to the Pollard affair. The verdict against Colonel Breckinridge is challenged as a possible misstep in the Pollard case, with observers noting alleged improper conduct and calls for a new trial. Justice Bradley overruled a motion for a new trial, maintaining the existing outcome amid heightened public interest.
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Redress for Tenants Ireland Evicted Tenants Bill
The evicted tenants bill in the house of commons outlines that, if a tenancy in Ireland ended since May 1879 and the former tenant complies with a prescribed timetable for appealing an order, the board may grant an absolute order. The landlord must show the tenant’s loss or unreasonableness, and the petition may be dismissed or the order absolute, with the sheriff restoring rent to the former level subject to a fair adjustment under the 1881 law.
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House of Commons
Ireland
Pugilist Dailey Defeated by Patrolman in St Louis Incident
A pugilist named Johnnie Dailey was challenged by Patrolman Patrick White near Bixth and Spruce streets in St Louis. After White intervened, Dailey was knocked out and the crowd dispersed as authorities handled the disturbance.
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St. Louis
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Bixsth
Spruce Streets
Patrick White
American boxer James J. Corbett interview impresses British crowd
The Westminster Gazette prints a long interview with American pugilist James J. Corbett praising his reception in Britain. Corbett signals continued boxing ambition despite talk of a stage career and other sports notes include plans for the Winks Interstate Fair in Macon and local governance moves in Elmira.
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Iome
Westminster Gazette
James J. Corbey
Jackson
Corbett
Cattle King Turple Linked to Multiple Associates
In northern Illinois a report ties James Turple, labeled a millionaire cattle king, to two associates as investigators seek details on foiled plots. April 3 in Avausia Georgia notes Dr A W Calhoun arriving amid a political campaign scene as the Whiteway party conducts a large rally nearby.
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Turple
Northern
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Avausia
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