Americus Georgia, Commercial Capital of Southwest Georgia
Americus Georgia, a growing commercial center in Sumter County, sits at the crossroads of major rail lines and markets. The town touts a mild climate, fertile land, and diverse agriculture, including sugar cane and cotton, with extensive public buildings, hotels, schools, churches, and growing industry. The piece highlights healthfulness, wealth of resources, and opportunities for manufacturers and settlers seeking a thriving winter-resort and business hub in the Southwest.
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Georgia
Burnier County
Georgi
Central
Savannah
Weeters
Wera
Failrogda
Macon
Celeonville
Florida
Ile
Wieberty
Apricis Ie
Tooreis
Virginia
Tennessee
Egypt
South
Chile
Afc
Bysa
New County Court House
Windsor Hotel
Pst
Atlanta
Tie Bos
Tythnos
Americas
Cit
Manitary
Hong Exchange
Kwake
Sai
An and Trust Company
Albel
Ammerious
Rth
Rf Americas
Jndicioes Capitallats
Uslomseton
Urse
Gea
Indicted banker Hill facing requisition for extradition
Atlanta dispatch reports Harry Hill indicted by a grand jury for cheating and swindling. The Empire Bank president J R Tolleson initiated the case on a 2800 dollar note and a 25 dollar check alleged false pretenses. Governor Northen issued a requisition to Governor McKinley of Ohio for Hill's return to Georgia.
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Atlanta
Harry Hill
Grand Jury
J. BR. Tolleson
Empire Bank
Northen
Wilson Whisky Company
J. R. Tolleson
Neal Loan and Banking Company
Hill
Tolleson
Urgent Appeals Glow Over Tariff Affects Mines and Trade
Urgent appeals from Ashland and Gogebic iron range residents report 6000 miners idled by tariff driven mine closures. Citizens petition mass meeting to protest free iron ore as national policy debate unfolds. Western merchants express mixed views on tariff reductions while calls for coal abound amid rising market pressures. A Newark leather and skin importer Abe Stein & Co. failed with liabilities over 1 million. receiver David Wile takes charge.
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Ashland
Des Dee
Bessemer
Mich
Gogebic Iron Range
Eree Eet
New York
David Wile
Abe Stein 4 Co
Anarchists Target Officials as Threats Escalate
Dec. 3 report notes infernal machines sent to the emperor and chancellor, intended to scare official circles. The box to the chancellor contained a powerful explosive. attackers showed indifference to victims but aimed to create fear among authorities.
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Bret
Powderly visit sparks Scranton labor gathering
Ex General Master Workman Powderly arrives at Scranton amid a civic reception. Local labor groups meet at Westminster Hotel for a banquet with Mayor Connell, Rep Bevan, Sen Mikey Farr, and district officials as part of a broader local events calendar.
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Wes
Bonarrow
Dee
Powderly
Scranton
Ieee
Paminayue
Westminster Hotel
Connell
Bevan
Mikey Farr
Kelly
Stevens Defense and Hawaiian Affairs Stir Debate
Ex minister Stevens faces charges over aiding monarchy overthrow in Hawaii. Secretary Gresham says no comment. administration wary of distorted statements. Times notes growing interest as public records and statements draw attention to the broader Hawaii affair. John D. Spreckels brig reaches San Francisco amid quiet strike in labor news from Kabulai.
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Wasuivator
Stevens
Hawaii
Gresham
Morton’s Suggestions on Seed Division Abolition Proposal
Disjointed report fragment notes Morton's push to abolish seed division and end publication of Alstriba-5 report. Mentions curtailment of expenses and a prepared message by President Cleveland to be sent. Fragmentary OCR text. entities include Morton and Cleveland with uncertain context.
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Prownt
Annastor Whales
Cleveland
Trial of Will Sanith Drowns Woman Near City
A man named Will Sanith, described as a negro, is placed on trial in Macos on December 2. He faces charges connected to the drowning of his wife near the city, with details indicating a recent arrest and ongoing proceedings.
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Macos
Will Sanith
Jone
Mabini
Grargia Legislature debates bill on violence prevention
Fragmented OCR reports a heated session in the Grargia State House as legislators push a bill to curb sexual and domestic violence, with scattered notes of officials and public reaction. The text mentions multiple names and places in a chaotic, partly legible summary of actions, votes, and local interest.
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Grargia Legislatary
Conall
Atlanta
Dec
House of
Tiaku
County Salaries Paid Amid Tax Debates In 1808
The report notes the disbursement of salaries for county educators during the week following an ordinance, with funds allocated from a mix of taxes and school funds. It describes ledger totals, anticipated receipts, and the impact on the county budget, including references to misdated figures and local names.
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Gunter County
Mubpet Leachare
Ube
Maroude
Shmiwe
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Americus
Georgia Loan and Trust Company
Abenezer Burr
MM. Knapp
C. A. Coleman
Treas
Gen. Man
E. Biving
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Omerr
Stephen
Lecy
Kingan & Co
California
Kingan
Neal
Gatewood & Callaway
Lamar Street
Jsuit
D. Bailey
Dixon & Childers
Forsyth Bt
Geo. D. Wheatley
Geo. D. Wheatleys
Berges
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Wahades
Corton
Walt
Waly
Matias
Brown
Otton Flan
Loos Teching
Mer Rene
Speglass
Whaley
Gmods
Peart Pity Cle
Tamar
Gatien J
Bill
Tree Hills
Mim
Beneca
N. C
Hugh Shendon
Beneca Baberspae
Allen
Globe
Bhool
Bry
Omana
Josph Chilberg
Union Pacific
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Managua
Nicaragua
Zelaya
Mapnip
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Jones
Lempos
Rome
Roma
Thioney
Loxpow
Hamburg
Liban Bhatti Sai Csee
Wale Wits
Princes of Wales
Windsor Castle
Ines
Montgomery
Monrooseay
Ala
Iman
Nasavillx
E. B. Mahlman
Geastenan
Jens
Washington
Blovat
Morton
Hieunt Hepert
Kavus
Times
Reeder
ADL
Ban Frameroo
John D. Spreckels
Kabulai
Laethare
Reyal
Raney
Scarbough
Teyely
Harrison
Bet Pontestog
Rail Cartier
Pratterhstier
Dave Dudley
Col
Stonay
Grover
Maarings
Webelery
Thort
Riage St
Bonis
Dan
Jennie
Ran Rudd
Maroon
Hichland
Albany
Wwyhelm County
Bor
Sue
James Pricker
Ramington
Jowell
Eeereton Gumege Rargeniog
Themell
Olly
Eghathee Bey
Miede Nlay
Mart Minkany
Mally
Tonya
Mdr Ale Gual
Rage
Lee's
Ohaine
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