Americus Georgia described as commercial capital of SW Georgia
The article portrays Americus Georgia as the commercial capital of southwest Georgia, highlighting Barter county seat status, climate, fertile agriculture including cotton and sugar cane, rising population, growing housing demand, and major facilities. It notes a new three story marble county courthouse, city blocks, water works, and diverse industries.
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Fever at Brunswick Brings Yellow Fever Death
Brunswick reports a second yellow fever case with Surgeon Branham dying Sunday after a 26 hour illness. Mayor warns citizens as the city debates quarantine versus welcome roads for evacuees. Rail passes will aid the poor, with up to 2000 expected to leave tonight amid widespread fear.
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Americus Plans Local Currency Certificates to Support Cotton Trade
Merchants in Americus consider issuing local currency certificates to increase circulating cash for cotton sales. Banks face cash constraints as bills of exchange move to Savannah New York and London, prompting calls to adopt deposit certificates payable in New York exchange. Local certificates backed by city banks would function like currency, enabling merchants to pay suppliers and sustain the cotton season.
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Brunswick faces potential yellow fever quarantine action
Hundreds of Brunswick residents may be stranded as 2000 travelers leave on late night trains. Officials consider immediate city quarantine and passenger screening to prevent yellow fever spread, with Albany Macon and Brunswick already planning measures. Mayor Cutts and city officials urged immediate action before eight o'clock dawn.
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Brunswick
Fever at Port Tampa Reports Eight Cases
Eight fever cases reported from Tampa by the health officer. The cases are on a schooner in the harbor that recently arrived from Havana. Details are scarce but the information prompts city officials to monitor the situation for spread.
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Crisp's Committees Announced Amid Turmoil in Washington
Washington dispatch notes President dictates reshuffles in Congress. Wilson of West Virginia becomes Ways and Means chair replacing Springer. Bland holds coinage amid Cleveland pressure. Georgia members secure chair assignments while others gain or lose posts in banking, appropriations, foreign affairs, and pensions.
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Let the People Meet City Hall Morning Assembly
A call by leading citizens for a public meeting at city hall at ten o clock to discuss vital questions and coordinate action. Merchants bankers and professionals urged to exchange views and commit time to safeguard physical and financial welfare through cooperation.
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Pablo Mootibge
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Fugitives from yellow fever feared in Americus
Dr. G T Miller warns against allowing a large influx of yellow fever fugitives into Americus as conditions favor spread. The article notes opposition from local physician alderman and describes a charity game at Loaton park to fund the public library with train fare details and badge colors.
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Americus
Items of interest from state and nation reflect on politics and society
In Atlanta the forecast suggests six clubs for the next year. Congress debates the Sherman law with strong reluctance to repeal it unconditionally. Senator Jouss of Florida defends the Democratic platform amid mental strain. Northern Pacific executives announce salary cuts across tiers. Alfred D. Shepperson touts Indian cotton quality based on World’s Fair exhibits. A Walker county woman dies after a katydid bite, and C. A. Davin Se. dies in Greensboro, noted as a prominent Georgia Baptist and pillar of his church.
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