Sumter County Hubs Americus Georgia Markets and Climate
Americus Georgia, county seat of Sumter, sits at key railroad junctions and river routes near the Florida line. The article extols climate, healthy conditions, and agricultural bounty including cotton, peaches, and peanuts, noting growing population, real estate demand, hotels, and robust trade as Americus positions as a southern commercial capital. It highlights rail links to the West and Florida, a new courthouse, hospital, libraries, factories, and financial institutions, asserting Americus as a premier winter resort and trading center with rising annual bale sales and expansive business activity.
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Rebels Fire On US Launch In Rio De Janeiro Bay
The Marte rebel warship fired three shots at a United States Navy launch from the Newark as it returned to shore. All shots missed and the Marte captain claimed he did not know the launch was American. others doubt the denial. The Newark sailed to Montevideo for disinfection.
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Committee Work Advances on River and Harbor Bill
Washington February 17. The river and harbor bill will be reported to the House March 1. The committee reports about 9 million dollars for this bill, plus roughly 3 million in the sundry civil bill under the contract system. Contracts now cover 18 rivers and harbors with pre-appropriated funds, saving 25 to 50 percent versus prior methods. Congressional Democrats on the finance committee meet with Senator Voorhees as Secretary Carlisle arrives to discuss schedules on sugar, iron, whisky, and coal.
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Big Wage Cut Hits Cardee Rubber Workers
New Haven Feb 17 The Cardee Rubber Company of this city plans a 20 percent wage cut for female workers while cutting and milling will run at reduced output. Lack of orders drives the measure affecting nearly 2,000 employees. The plant shut down briefly last fall but resumed in November as activity faded again. Also reported is Selma Alabama where Stanton in Chilton County trembles after a murder case stirs state-wide excitement with officials withdrawing from a local hearing.
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The Skelton Trial Sparks Alabama Court Drama
The Skelton case in Alabama courts draws intense, sensational attention as four Skelton brothers face murder charges in the killing of Banker Rom. Details touch on family ties, social circles, and a series of intricate events reported from Scarrapone and Little Rock to Cincinnati.
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Controversy Over Mrs. Amelia Frost Ordination
Fragmented report notes Mrs Amelia A Frost wife of Rev George A Frost of Boston Orthodox church is said to be ordained as a woman preacher in the Congregational church. Details are unclear and garbled in the text.
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Colonna’s Coming May Not Be Able to Get His Children
From New York, Princss Colonns, stepson of J. W. Mackay, travels with her children amid French court decrees. Debate over international obligations with France looms as to whether the court’s order can be enforced here.
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France
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New Agreement and Legal Hearings Reported
Nashville and Chattanooga crowd discusses engineers pact while Breckinridge hearing advances in Washington. Judge Bradlay sets dates for Madeline Pollard case as Breckinridge’s counsel argues. World cotton supply tallies show 4477 815 bales with drops in sight. in Nebraska City an early morning mock hangings incident noted.
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