Bank certificates aim to steady cotton market and save per bale
The plan to issue local bank certificates begins today to circulate, promising to sustain cotton prices and save planters $1.25 per bale. It argues New York banks are short cash, forcing premiums and harming sellers, while certificates would reduce currency premiums and keep financing within the South. The piece cites Savannah banker opinions and notes Voorhees voting on a finance bill related to bimetallism.
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New York
Americas
New York Exchange
Savannah
Gold standard politics and the dollar world order
A critic argues that Britain controls global gold and Europe and Australia supply most mine production, threatening a U S gold famine. The piece warns the United States may be forced toward a double standard, fearing Britain’s fiscal supremacy and the impact on per capita circulation and commerce.
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United States
England
United States Mint
Europe
Africa
Austria
Beelzebub Chase
France
Brunswick Reports Another Yellow Fever Case in 5 Year Old
Brunswick Ga Aug 23 another yellow fever case developed a five year old child not linked to prior cases and outbreak fears rise. Health board announces fever not epidemic and no spread from Brunswick. City depopulated as business suspends. reports of relief aids and pauper floods denied. Funeral for J A Harvey, Baltimore arrival of his wife and children.
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Brunswick
Ang
Board For Health
J. A. Harvey
College Street
Americus
Baltmore
Walter Dye
Baltimore
Gabbett Family To Settle In Americus
The Times Record announces General Manager Cecil Gabbett of the S. A. M. railroad will make Americus his permanent home with his family. He plans to lease Fr Lanier Sr.’s home on Furlow Lawn after they return from Lake George. Mrs. Gabbett is renowned for culture and charm, and his leadership is expected to bring continued railroad success. The paper welcomes the Gabbett family to the community.
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Cecil Gabbett
Americus
Gabbett
S. A. M. Railroad
Fr. Lanier
Furlow Lawn
Lake George
South
Gabbott
Fever at Port Tampa sparks quarantine order
Eight cases of fever reported from Tampa aboard a schooner that recently arrived from Havana. Health officials order quarantine and tighten measures to prevent spread in the harbor and city.
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Jacksonville
Tampa
Ilavana
Mass Meeting Called for Sumter and Nearby Counties
A large gathering of Sumter and adjacent counties' residents, irrespective of party, is invited to meet at the city hall on Saturday August 26 at 10 o'clock to discuss the country’s ethical condition, hear views from prominent leaders, and consider a memorial to Congress urging relief from the current financial distress hurting cotton prices and the broader economy.
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Sumter Co
Loan and Trust 60
Americus
Congress
Anti Silver Caucus Seeks Republican Help On Sherman Law
An Arlington anti silver caucus member was tasked to meet Republican lawmakers asking for their cooperation in repealing the Sherman law. He was to assure them they would share credit and responsibility for the repeal. The outcome of the negotiations was not yet known. Plus Sumter farmer John Hunkidory Walker praised the closing house certificate plan for cotton as the third party sub treasury, calling it pure and guilty free.
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Senator Voorhees
Indiana
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Sherman
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Aldrich
Allison
Harris
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Jones
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John A. Cobb
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Revenue Service
Wasiixotox
Arlington
Sumter
Cok
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