Americus Georgia: a growing commercial and climate hub
Americus in Sumter County Georgia markets itself as a robust winter resort and regional commercial center. It highlights rail links, fertile agriculture, diverse crops from peaches to sugar cane, artesian wells, healthful climate, growing population, rising real estate, strong banks, hotels, industries, and extensive public amenities.
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Georgia
Americus
Sumter County
Mont-gomery
Macon
Aldersonville Prism Grounds
Thomasville
Georia
Virginia
Tennessee
Confederacy
Egypt
South
ScConte Pear
Woor
Gulf of Mexico
Hall Ip
DeSoto
Saven Jygt
Atlanta
Savannah
Georgia O
Florida
Brunswick
Salat
Prosperity Talk From 1890s Panic Era Voice
A Tennessee Coal official notes Congress adjournment marked the end of the panic that began in 1890. By April prosperity appeared, with four months of revival evident in business and rail deliveries. The article recalls crops, railroads, and steady gains as the nation hoped for continued gentle growth. Also reported is Victor I. Ochoa, a Mexican revolutionist, sent from El Paso to Brooklyn after neutralty-law conviction.
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Kong Eata
Adhire
Batre
Ang
A BE Bhook
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Manufacturers’ Record
United States
Congress
Zee Shakey
Lyal
Bess
Shook
Texas
Paso
Richard Ware
Brooklyn
Victor I. Ochoea
Mexico
el Paso
Collier Defends Bull Fight Performance as Harmless Entertainment
Collier explains the bull fight will occur in an enclosure with paid admission. He says the village exhibit portrays Mexican life and customs and should be viewed as a harmless dramatic display. He compares it to Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show and argues it reflects a common tragic theme rather than barbarous spectacle.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
J. H. Zeilin & Co
Philadelphia
Will
Buffslo
Bill
AmzasTa
Ang
Charles
Midaan Mercery
Mexico
Abbott to Retire in Waves of Military Promotions
Washington Aug The retirement of Colonel Henry L Abbott of the corps of engineers will trigger a cascade of promotions and reassignment across the force. Abbott, last of the 06 brevet, leaves a record of noted war work and engineering achievements. His departure shifts Abbott to lieutenant colonel Peter to colonel and Major William Ludlow to lieutenant colonel with further shifts for George Howell and Joseph H Willard among others as the northeast division reorganizes defenses and fortifications.
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Washington
Aug
Henry L. Abbott
Corps of Engineers
Force Corps
Abbott
Peter
William Ludlow
Joseph H. H. Willard
George P. Howell
Abtions
Orbos Abbott
Legal Fight Over Northern Pacific Receivership
Bitter legal battle unfolds as Northern Pacific receivers seek to contest the ousting suit brought by Seattle attorney and ex senator John C, with opposition from other party figures in St Paul and Washington. Funeral time set for Justice Jackson at 10:00 AM Monday.
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Northern Pacific
Tancwi
Pottit
Seattle
John C
OW. Buna
St Paul
Mississippi killing shocks state legislature member and friends
A Jackson dispatch reports in Brandon, Mississippi that T Dabney Marshall, a prominent lawyer and state legislator from Vicksburg, and two companions shot and killed R T Dinkins, an Austin Rod Machine agent, at 9 am. Witnesses describe a fusillade as Marshall and the others fired. The motive remains disputed amid sensational rumors and political tension.
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Fox
Vicksberge Rer
Dinkins
Marshall
Dedication Rates Move To Chicamauga Park Trip
In Chattanooga on August 9 Colonel J B R Bohler of the park dedication committee announces railroad fares for attendees. Northwestern routes from Chicago Louisville St Paul and other points offer 1 cent per mile through September 15 to October 5. Southern routes from regions east of the Ohio River feature 1. tbd fare and 1 1/3 fare round trip for connections with northwest and southwest lines.
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Chicamooga Park
Cuattanooga
J. BR. Bholer
Chicamauga and
Chattanooga National Military Park
Chicago
Louis
St Paul
Northwest
Ohio River
Mill
Flint
York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Big Town Fire Destroys Lumber Yard in August Blaze
Early on August 9 a large fire swept the lumber piles of the Stillioga Whitney and Barnes Lumber Co in the eastern part of the town of OuantsspeaG. The local fire department arrived but proved unable to control the blaze.
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Dedonaburg
Stillioga, Whitney and Barnes Lumber Company
Tha Toca
Crowd Briefly Gathers In Courtroom Amid Unclear Deliberations
A swelling crowd gathered in the queen's division courtroom as spectators watched the unfolding scene. Widespread uncertainty and scattered letters to officials colored the proceedings, leaving the outcome uncertain and the mood tense.
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Laxnot
Ang
Queen
High
Three Die in Wagon Collision in Philadelphia Area
Three persons were killed and two seriously injured when a wagon, driven by William Bamon, was struck by a Pennsylvania railroad train in Philadelphia. Authorities investigated the accident as a rail collision.
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William Bamon
Igco
Coke regions and 1894 US coke production by state
The geological survey reports oven coke production in 1894 United States. Only about 2 1 2 percent of coke comes from Appalachian coal fields. A table lists state by state production values, noting Alabama, Colorado and other states.
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Wasarmurox
Geological Survey
United States
Roc
Appachian
Alabama
Colorado
Cholera in Japan Touched by Missionary Letter
A letter from Annie Davis, a missionary in Japan, describes cholera outbreaks spreading due to wartime troop movements. The disease has moved beyond dense districts into more northern areas, with concerns rising as soldiers disperse across the land.
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Japan
Annie Davis
Miss Davis
Cleveland Sends Telegram Of Condolence To Mrs Jackson
A Cleveland telegram expresses condolence to Mrs Jackson for the memory of Justice Jackson. In Nashville a bar committee addresses the Jackson case, urging action by the adjourned meeting. Adverse reports from Asia Minor describe a mob attacking an American school, maltreating students, and injuring a teacher.
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Vondelanas
Justice Jackson
Buzzano’s Bay
Mas
Cleveland
Jackson
Nasavill
Nashville
Sollepeleest
Justica Jackson
Asis
Ang
Tarsus
Asia Minor
Amortama
Pines
Studente
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