Americus Georgia the commercial capital of Southwest Georgia
Americus, Georgia sits as the county seat of Sumter, a rail hub at the crossroads of multiple lines, 71 miles from Macon. The climate, fertile lands, and artesian wells foster year round work, healthfulness, and a booming real estate demand. The town boasts a marble post office, grand courthouse, Windsor Hotel block, an opera house, waterworks, electric lighting, and strong industrial plants. The region supports extensive cotton receipts and wholesale trade, positioning Americus as the commercial center of ten counties with growing population and infrastructure.
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Georgia
Central
Savannah and Western
Savannah
Americus and
Montgomery
Macon
Andersonville
Thomasville
Americus
Virginia
Tennessee
Confederacy
Egypt
South
Gulf of Mexico
Union
Clil
Windsor
DeSoto
Atlanta
Avirgr
Methodiet
Wianthi
Presbyterien
Epispcopal
Catholic
Ftrida
Brunswick
Mericus
Georpia
Gearses
Tunal
Durant Murder Trial Reopens Amid Shadow of Church Light
The Dur ant trial resumes after a week’s delay due to Judge Murphy's illness. Prosecution reviews minor stories, while Hedemark and wife recount a church window light scene near the Bartlett Street church. They describe a moving candle light sighting from the gallery, suggesting a witness to the killer’s steps.
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San Francisco
Ang
Theodore Durant
Murphy
Conclusl
Charles L. Hodemark
Prepi
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Baer
Sanopecua
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Hedemark
Themu
Outrage continues against missionaries near Foo Chow
A large mob attacked the American mission near Foo Chow injuring four native scholars while the foreign teacher escaped. The legation in Washington cites anti foreign sentiment and warns missionaries to seek treaty ports until order returns. Chinese imperial edict promises protection and punishment for violators while investigations proceed in Hong Kong and London.
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Legation
State Department
Yang Fu
Foo Chow
Hong Kong
Vas
Denby
Yung Fa
Ku Cheng
London Dispatch
Loxpow
The
Times
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John 8
Fell
United States
Detroit
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United Press Tactics Questioned by Newspapers
Atlanta August editorial reprints from the Charleston Post criticizing news presentation. It notes editors complain of falsehoods and urge reform as United Press papers face scrutiny amid growing media debate. Government expenditures and receipts figures from early August are presented, including a large month-start deficit.
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Atlanta
United Press
Charleston Post
Promising Futurity Contenders in New York Field
Final preparations for the futurity race reduce the starter list to about 18 as accidents and disappointments trim entries. Handspring, Axiom, and McCafferty stable horses lead the pack with riders Simms, possible Donner mounts, and McCafferty’s own jockey. Requite tal, Hazlet, and Taral’s picks generate strong talk, while Crescendo and other prospects show mixed form.
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New York
Handspring
Axiom
P. J. Dwyer
Simms
J. O Donner
Doggett
McCafferty
Applegate
Jefferson
Wishard
Blomton
Hastings
Poerkings
Jon
Merry Princes
Refugee
Gibson
Hazlet
Griffin
Taral
Morris
Littlard
Penn
Palmerston
A. F. Walcott
Mr. Bonner
Axton
Nimrod
Penury
Hamilton I
Silver II
Trade in iron trends lift prices in steel inputs
The Iron Trade Review reports late week gains across Bes semer pig iron gray forge steel billets and wire rods driving up values from 1.60 to 1.00 per hundredweight. Cleveland district handles significant tonnage with 25 000 tons cited while forge iron opens at 13 tolls in Pittsburg and 1.76 is noted as the lowest price. A Cleveland meeting of bar iron manufacturers Tuesday produced no price changes.
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The
Iron Trade Review
Bits Vale
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Parcels Post Service Rules and Exploding Boiler News
Aug 22 report notes post office complaints about unmailable returns despite prepaid rates. If a parcel is partly prepaid at rates per half ounce, conditions apply. Aug 23 dispatch reports the boiler explosion aboard the steamer Tartan at Kigffe, with several persons injured.
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Post Office Department
Aki Thorson
Kiels Kuhve
Tartan
Kigffe
Secret Afghan Uprising and Santa Fe Sale Update
The article reports on Afghanistan's ameer seeking British diplomacy, potential friction with Britain over India's Viceroy, and a rumored hold on his return via Paris. It also notes the Santa Fe railroad sale timetable, with Topska to fix sale date and the reorganization committee determining the sale price and bidders.
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Hamatmurikg
Great Britain
Ameer J
Ted
London
India
Abaradh
Associated Press
Ameer
Ipl
Vestro India
Shrie
Afghanistan
Cerse
Starta
Paris
Necsivard Hasds
Toreka
Ganta Fa
Topska
Judgewall
Feria
Noted Divine, Sr. Lous. Aug Lipmieebert Brank Dies
An obituary notes the death of the venerable pastor of the Presbyt erian church Sr. Lous Lipmieebert Brank at his residence. The notice mentions his long service and standing in the community and reflects on his contributions to religious life.
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Sam Francisco
California
Holto Bouin
Qostasberry
Lous
Aug Lipmieebert Brank
Orue Presbyterian Church
Grand Union Hotel Fire Damages Cotgees Losses Reported
Aug 22 A fire at the Grand Union Hotel near Cotgees destroyed contents and baggage, with guests left in distress. A political committee of the National Liberals convenes in Locow to address a national issue, urging support and debate.
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Cotgees
Dan Ved Lees
Bergmiag
Rome
Oh Lospow
National Liberal
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Paris Medicine Co
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