Americus Georgia as a flourishing winter resort and agricultural hub
The Americus area in Sumter County Georgia is described as a thriving commercial center with rail connections, strong climate, and fertile soil. It highlights sugar cane and fruit production, notably LeConte pears and peaches, a growing population, robust real estate demand, and landmark institutions. The piece notes a marble post office, multiple banks, hotels, schools, churches, and extensive industries including iron works, furniture, guano works, mills, and car shops, along with a prominent winter resort hotel.
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Corean king backs Japan as rumors swirl in wartime notes
War dispatches report Admiral Ting’s north Chinese squadron failed to locate the Japanese fleet in the Gulf of Pechili. Seoul dispatches say Coreans joined Japanese troops at Yashan, with many fighting bravely, signaling royal support for Japan against a prior ruler. Berlin warns against Chinese loan funding while maintaining neutrality. no policy shift yet. In Texas, Mrs. Frank Newberry died suddenly during a revival after an emotional moment. Athens notes praise for Miss Lucy Middleton Cobb of Americus as a future debutante. Local negro Republican ticket talks and a social “At Home” Club meeting are announced with routine expectations.
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Wellman Returns From Arctic Quest Crashed Steamer Crew Reaches Safety
Walter Wellman arrives in Troms o with the crew of the wrecked Ragnvald Jarl. He plans to renew attempts to reach the North Pole, detailing brutal pack ice, near successes, and hardships including ice forced crossings, boat damage, and medical injuries amid a harsh season in Spitsbergen and Dove Bay.
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Big Gain in Treasury from Whiskey Tax Revenue
Was with Mr. Harris and Senator White of Colorado in the Senate debate on finance committee appointments and tariff measures. The day records a significant internal revenue intake surpassing 3.25 million dollars, amid discussions on sugar import bills and McKinley era bounty provisions.
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Was Miller Murdered Aboard the Bank Exam Per Died
O P Tucker deputy comptroller of the currency received a telegram from an official at Altoona Pennsylvania stating it is doubtful Miller died by his own action. A bureau official may be sent to Altoona to investigate Miller’s condition. The Gale Confirmed was reported from Wasurrator.
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NOT CAST DOWN The Women of New York Fight On
In August 18 dispatches from Auzayy report women’s groups defeated at a convention remain defiant. Susan B. Anthony and allies vow renewed effort and plan for two state conventions meeting in September at Saratoga. They intend to press their platform and advocate for woman suffrage, signaling continued campaigning.
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Fragmented World War Era Dispatches Mix Folly and Fear
A garbled pane of Aug 18 items reports a failing effort to extradite General Ezeta and Salvadoran refugees from the Bonnington, plus a bizarre Wappello county suit about wind poison mistaken as a blade, miners refusing wage terms, Texas Scots celebrating, a new warship for China, a Mexican girl’s suicide, and georgia citizenship restoration.
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