Expenditure of millions in presidential campaigns
A New York Herald analysis estimates total campaign spending near 25 million by parties and committees this year, including 11 million for speakers and literature, plus tens of millions for organization, postage, and events. It notes the vast sums needed for national and state efforts, with alliances and political maneuvers shaping the race.
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Gore
Cornytion Fund
Newark Herald
Esfostel
Bryan
Iiuluy
Jinilietiee
New York
Nar
Anasusia Herald
Days Gone By and Cotton Mill Strife in the South
A mixed excerpt opens with James Whitcomb Riley style verses about days gone by and rural scenes. The prose then reports on press dispatches noting Southern cotton mill men view northern union activity as a covert move to organize Southern mill workers, provoking strikes in North Carolina. General John B. Gordon resists Allied pressure to attend Grand Army sessions, while Confederate veterans condemn northern influence and surrender of Southern views. Athens Banner.
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James Weltcomb Riley
New England
South
North Carolina
John B. Gordon
Tennessee
Grand Army of the Republic
Athens
Right Place for the Mills
An exchange on the cotton mill question argues mills belong in the south as long as southern cotton remains available for export. It contends the south is the natural location for cotton mills and predicts future mills will be in the region.
Democrats Face Hard Cash Argument in Campaign
The central line of attack argues that Democratic critics must resist the appeal of big money from trusts. The charge holds that financial contributions secure Republican protection and influence over officeholders, shaping policy and governance.
Rheumatism cures offered by vegetable purifier and tonic
Severe rheumatism case from Washington D C details a patient who suffered crippling pain and weakness before using a vegetable purifier and tonic advertised as completely safe with no opiates. The letter claims rapid recovery after twelve prior doctors failed and urges readers to request the book on Rheumatism from Specific Co Atlanta GA for medical advice.
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Atlanta
Huntington Will Made Public Reveals Half Residue to Mrs. Huntington
The Huntington will disclosed in New York assigns $1,000,000 in trust for Princess Hatzfeldt for life, $500,000 for Mrs. Huntington, two thirds of Southern Pacific stock to Mrs. Huntington and one third to Henry Edwards Huntington, with stock sale restrictions. Residue favors Mrs. Huntington half, others receive varied trusts and specific bequests. Executors named are Mrs. Huntington, Charles H. Tweed, and Isaac E. Gates.
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New York
G. P. Huntington
Princess Hatzfeldt
Mrs. Huntington
Ir Ward
Archer Mr. Bonington
New York City
Archer M. Huntington
Mr. Huntington
Elizabeth Purdy
Eleanora Loveland
Ouconta
N. Y
Princess Hatzfeldt, Capiital
Southern Pacific
Arabella D. Huntington
Henry Edwards Huntington
Arabella D. Hani Ud He Edwards Huntington S
Edwards Huntington
Mark Hopkins
Leland Stanford
Jen Crocker
Li Hung Chang Enroute to Peking in Chinese Talks
Chinese officials in Wasainoros express belief Li Hung Chang, the peace envoy, started for Peking or Tien Tsin. No official word, but officials accept the idea as likely. If true, it could enable exchanges between Earl Li and the commanders and prolong the diplomatic uncertainty while the United States and other powers seek a common understanding for the future.
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Li Hung Chang
Wasainoros
Peking
Tien Tsin
Earl Li
Li Hang Chang
Adee
United States
Assault on Conductor Johnson Sparks Train Stop Folly
Four Negro transients assaulted Conductor W N Johnson of the Western and Atlantic railroad between Marietta and Smyrna after the freight train left Smyrna. The brakeman expelled the men from a box car, then three hurled rocks and one fired a pistol at Johnson. Johnson returned fire, firing four shots. The assailants fled but were later arrested.
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Marietta
W. N. Johnson
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Smyrna
Johnson
Jolson
Will Form an Association to Improve Race Relations
Macon August 24 An Ante Bellum Negro association aiming to cover all southern states will organize in Macon on September 25 Its goal is to maintain the crimes of youth and to lead to lynchings while seeking better race relations Booker T Washington is slated to attend the convention Monument to John Wagner Walhalla Aug 24 Walhalla South Carolina celebrated its semi centennial naming the Paradise of the Gods Germans contributed to the celebration A monument to John Andreas Wagner and associates of the German Colonization Society was unveiled Consecration of Bishop Moeller Cincinnati Aug 25 A large cathedral audience heard the consecration of Right Rev Henry Moeller as bishop of Columbus Indianapolis Atlanta Grand Rapids Nashville Cleveland Covington Louisville and other dioceses participated along with about 600 priests Negro Crushed to Death Brinnon Ala Aug 25 The body of an unknown black man was found in a carload of lumber at the Southern Railway yards His pocket held a pistol three knives and a pair of dice It is believed he rode the car to steal a ride and lumber loads rolled onto him Passenger and Freight Collide Data Aug 26 Texas and Pacific passenger and freight trains collided at Pilot Seven passengers injured two seriously
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Macon
Booker T. Washington
John Wagner
Walhalla
Oconee
John Andreas Wagner
German Colonization Society
Moeller
Cixctsati
Henry Moeller
Columbia
Indianapolis
Atlanta
Grand Iprds
Nashville
Cleveland
Covington
Louisville
Brinonam
Ala
Inuber
Pneumatic Tube Service Under Investigation by Committee
Washington August 24 Second Assistant Postmaster General Shallenberger appointed a general committee of expert postal officials to probe pneumatic tube service in major cities. The panel will study operation, ownership, rental and related costs as directed by the appropriation act and report for the Postmaster General for inclusion in the forthcoming Congress session.
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Washington
Shallenberger
Mother and Child Cremated In Fort Worth Fire
Fort Worth Texas August 25 A coal oil explosion started a fire in the home of Frank Brown near the city resulting in the death of a mother and her child who were cremated in the blaze.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Frank Brown
Sale of Valuable Land in Sumter County Georgia
Public auction to satisfy a debt secured by a deed dated December 1 1807 recorded in Sumter Clerk’s office. Lands in Americus Sumter County Georgia described as 45 Williamson Earl lots, excluding Nos 3 and 12, bounded by Lee Street Dodeon Street Elim Avenue and Hurste home place, property of Vivienne Benson and heirs. Auction on the first Tuesday in September at Sumter County courthouse.
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Georgia
C. A. Coleman
Vivlione B. Coleman
Charles H. Benson
Hudson, N
Sumter Perlor
Charles
Benson
Sumter
Coor
Americus
Americus Sumter County
Williamson & Earl
Superior Court
Sumter County
Lee Street
Dodeon
Eim Atventue
Hurste
Alethea Meile
Vivienne Bi Jeman
Sumter Sheriff Sale Notices in Americus Georgia
Legal advertisements detail property foreclosures in Sumter County Georgia. Listings include a half acre house and lot on McGarrah Street occupied by Mrs. A F Hart, a Jackson Carter related tract with multiple animals and corn, and the P H Williams one acre residence lot bounded by Church and Hampton streets. Proceedings cite sums due and court orders from Sumter Superior Court and National Building and Loan Association, with sheriff Levy by L B Forrest and dates in 1890s to 1900.
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Court House
Americus
Sumter
Towlt
City
McGarrah Street
L. G. Hudson
J. L. Adderton
A. F. Hart
Sumter Superior Court
Calvin Carter
A. F Hart
L. B Forrest
Jackson Carter
Simon Stein
State of
Georgia
P. H. Williams
Church and
Hampton Streets
Church St
Paralel
Hampton Street
Church Street
Pont
Dudson A. Kendrick
S K. Willams J. Williams
Georgia governor proclaims amendment on Confederate widows pensions
The governor of Georgia submits a constitutional amendment to extend pensions for widows of Confederate soldiers, detailing sections for ratification, publication, and submission to voters at the next general election. The proclamation, signed by Governor Allen D. Candler, orders the measure to be printed in newspapers and put to a popular vote.
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State of Georgia
Aulain
General Assemblees
Georgia
Assembly of Georgia
Ware
Confederate States
Rover Notehall
Bext Sengrat
General Assembly
Allen D. CanWer
Oneaday
Candler
G J.W. WA
Aueloace W
Petition To Incorporate Grand Lodge Of St James Georgia
Petition from A J Patterson and others of Laur en County asking the Sumter Superior Court to authorize the Grand Lodge of The Grand United Order of St James as a corporate body. Seeks charter to own property, issue edicts, levy dues, and establish subordinate lodges across Georgia for charitable and educational aims. Includes approval period of twenty years with renewal. Filed in Sumter Superior Court clerk’s office.
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Georgia
LaurEn County
Lon
Superior Court of and Unty
A.J. Patterson
A. W. Weston
H.C. Byrd
W.D. Dison
A. G
Hannah Alexander
Grand Lodge
The
Grand United Graeyee Sa Jamen
City of
Americus
Sumter County
Ciety
Dave
State of
United States
Aew Comm
Aew Comm Mendeal
Madera
Enterprise and Corporation, Ltd
Grand Lody
Grand United der of
St. James
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A. C. Speer
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