Vast Southwest Georgia boom town near Americus and Sumter
Describes a growing city near Americus in Sumter County, a hub at the Central and Savannah railroads. Highlights climate, fertile farming, crops like cotton and peaches, health advantages, low malaria, strong real estate, new courthouse, marble county structure, thriving industries, schools, churches, library, newspapers, hotels, and growing population.
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Unie
Jay Gent
Tarity
Witiammanes
TANK
Netiv
Guano
SRL
Mand Sarte
Arimlet
Ato
Tema
Meranne
Mat Vo
Atoan
Acelleat
As Man
Georgia
Florida
Bloody Shirt Politics and Pension Debate in Congress
Republicans pounce with the bloody shirt on Morse and Tarnsey over Andersonville imagery during a pension discussion. Turpin and Waugh clash as the House adjourns to avoid a fight. Senate moves on the Hawaiian annexation treaty with a favorable poll. Wade Hampton rumored as railroads commissioner. Also reports bond actions by Secretary Foster to defend the gold reserve amid rising floods in Rome, and dueling bonds for editors Carmac and Connolly.
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Washington
Morse
St. Johnson
Indiana
Alabama
Waugh
Turpin
Sullivan- Corbett
Marquis of Queensbury
House
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Hawaii
Sherman
Wade Hampton
Cleveland
Foater
Treasury
Foster
Pension Bill Passes Amid Cabinet Talk and Alterations
The pension appropriation bill passed with a total of 100.4 million dollars and all amendments to reduce it defeated. Senate committee action on Savannah funds failed amid strong opposition from Senator Gordon, as Sherman’s bond issue amendment to the sundry civil bill drew debate. In the House, a near clash over Mr. Johnson’s remarks occurred as the chamber resumed work on the pension measure.
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Wasmooron
Senate
Savannah
Gordon
Sherman
Stewart
House
Johnson
Ohio
House Committee On
Culbertson
Texas
Americans Visit Pine City Excursionists Return Home
The Pine City project draws Western visitors to Americus on their Florida return trip. Ohio excursionists reached Palat ska and plan a week in the Land of Flowers before heading back to Ohio. A delegation may meet them at Cordele to bring them to Americus. Many lots in Pine City sell to colored buyers as Pine City grows with new depots and homes.
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Americus
Florida
Pauscus
Georgia
Peopl
Lamar
Americas
Américus
Pine City
Ohio
Palatska
Pia
Land of Flowers
John Windsor
Pins City
Georgia Southern Railroad
W. B. Nevin
Rockwell
Tenn
P. P. Mast
Springfield
Pina City
Tis-HeconpEn
Belgiс Arrives and Hawaii Provisional Government News
The Belgic arrives from Hong Kong via Yokohama reporting Honolulu under martial law phased out, annexation sentiment rising, Queen Liliuokalani retired, and U S naval forces nearby. The provisional government gains favor while officials seek Washington guidance. Hawkins & Loving dissolves. G C Loving & Co takes over. Americus Furniture grows. Pine City sales promote local residence.
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Pal
Hawaii
San Franesco
Belgie
Hong Kong
Yokoshama
Honolulu
United States
Lilloukalani
Mobigan
Mare Island
Beaton
Washington
M. Damon
Johnston
Damon
Dole
Boston
Jury finds Hawkes guilty in pointing case. $90 fine
In county court yesterday the jury convicted J Hawkes in the state case for pointing a pistol at another. Judge Mathews imposed a $90 fine. Hawkes, described as a well-liked Black man, paid the fine and left reclaimed amid protestations of provoking circumstances.
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J | Hawkes
Mathews
John Hawkes
Americas
Jobn
Joe Basa
Bass
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Fred Garden
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Windsor Hotel
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Weill
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Arkansas
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Hitt’s Island
LaSalle
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National Democratic Committee
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Southern Express Company
of Directors
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Stephen A. Ryan
Ryan Company
M. A. Moore
Kimball House
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Oste Lasker
Herr Lasker
Berlin
Arcania
Frank- Mo Publishing Company
Constitution Job Office
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Southern Publishing Company
Franklin Company
Cochran
Bourke Cochran
St. Patrick's Day
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New York
Trust Company
Georgis
Common Council
Walerpal
the Stars and Stripes
Hawkins & Loving
Hawkins
G. C. Loving & Co
Americus Furniture Company
G. O. Loving
Tying
Savanwan
Halmet
UB Adt Senter
Mra. J
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James T. Blaine
Mra Maria Nevina Blaine
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