Americus GA A Southern City Thrust by Climate and Commerce
Americus in Southwest Georgia is described as a thriving winter resort with mild climate and fertile farms. The piece highlights its rail links, growing industries, diverse crops, and strong public amenities including banks, hotels, a public library, electric lighting, and utilities. It notes substantial growth in dwellings and notes the area’s health advantages and historic role in supplying Confederate armies.
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Georgia
Americus
Sumter County
Central
Savanah and Westers
Savannah
Amicus
Montgomery
Yalles
Macon
Andersonville Grounds
Nag
Thomsoville
Mhdch City
Georga
Virginis
Demetees
Egypt
Gell
Mexico
Arterick Wells
Dorthers
New Court House
Jarl
Balleen
Windsor
DeSoto
Athiata
Baptist Church
Ctty
Depe Reed Pubic Library
Fee
Allroad
Adr
Niciter
Temaller Manufsetanion
Aiwut
Desort
Greece
Florida
Trowa
Worth
West
Branewick
Philanthropist George Peabody Honored in his Birthplace
A February observance in Peabody Massachusetts celebrated George Peabody founder of vast fortunes and philanthropist whose gifts supported libraries in Danvers Vermont Georgetown and London. A banquet and ceremonies drew thousands as details recalled his rise from a grocer's clerk to a leading merchant and benefactor.
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Peapopy
Mass
George Peabody
Francis Peapear
St. Allngland
Bee
Washington
Peabody, Ri; & Co
Peabody Institute
Baltimore
Danvers
G If
Thetnford
Georgetown
Kane
John Ee
League of American Wheelmen convenes in New York
The annual convention opens at the Grand Union Hotel with riders from Maine to California. Key topics include proposed league law changes and the selection of the next meeting site. Debate over whether to enforce a color line is noted as a major point of contention.
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New York
League of American ‘Wheelmen
Grand Union
Maine
California
Asbury Bienen
National Council of Women Opens Second Triennial Session
In Wasuixatos on February 18 the National Council of Women of the United States began its formal second triennial session at the Metropolis, led by Mrs Mary Wright Sowall. Delegates from women's groups across the nation attended the Washington City event marking the council’s ongoing advocacy work.
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National Counsell
Loest
Washington City
Wasuixatos
National Council of Women of the United States
Metropolis
Mra
Mary Wright Sowall
Ite
Pittsburg Coal Operators Plan Southern Delivery Scheme
Pittsburg car operators seek to form a coal delivery combination to compete with new southern fields. West Virginia operators push for expanded export by rail, while various diplomatic and immigration figures face scrutiny over appointments.
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Prrrasuwa
Pittsburg
West Virginia
Actress Madge Yorke Murdered in Hotel Shooting
Latest reports say actor J B Gentry killed actress Miss Madge Yorke at Zoles hotel Saturday night. Police guard depots. revolver found in a snow bank near Eighth and Locust. Three chambers fired, two bullets missed, one hit Yorke fatally. close friend John Koen, in the same room, heard nothing of motive.
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Gentry
Madge Yorke
J. B. Gentry
Cam Eanes
Vera
City Hall aid or food and clothing for negroes
In a broad city report yesterday many unemployed black residents gathered at city hall seeking free rations. Officials said supplies were not available and the group left without aid. The county court opened its quarterly session with criminal docket actions described, including convictions for carrying a pistol and similar offenses.
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Thetig
Lamawlck
Dawson
Tahoe
Hixon
Henry Mima
Ocean Spray Derelict Tug Towed to Port for Display
A capsized schooner named Ocean Spray was towed into port at San Francisco on February 18 aboard tug King. Crowds gathered along the sea wall as the derelict rested on the bank with masts submerged, showing only tips above water during the ebb tide.
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Gea King
Covan Spray
Ganges Arrives at Corcubion and Other Briefs
From New Orleans Feb 18 the British steam er Ganges Captain Roberts sailed Jan 6 for Havre and arrived at Corcubion Spain. In London Feb 18 the body of Walter Schall a cabin passenger on the North German Lloyd steamer was recovered. A Texas telegram from Texas cites a proclamation about a consular matter and a possible case development is noted with limited detail.
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Lospos
Ganges
Roberts
New Orleans
Havre
Corcubion
Spain
Schall
London
Walter Schall
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Davenport Drug CO
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Columads- Dida Amd School OF
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Columbus, Os
Columbua Business College
Columbus Business College
Columbus
Kreat Business
Alioit Lece School of & South
R. W. Massey
Pres
R. 8. Hayes
Revivers
Trapy
Carr
South
Murry
Hoxa Roxa
Sygurifes
Fiorenata
Ayile
Stephen Doneneoneye
Sthebone
Osler Lins
COAL
Li Mang Chang
Trax Tarn
Chinese Foreign Office
Denby
Hong
John W. Foster
Wenners
Waenrserox
Joseph J. Senner
Hew Yak
Ore
Genner
United States
Gov't Report
STILE
Webb
R K. Webb
Plains
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Wayne Omni
Freurteee
Wasurworos
Ridgely
Geneva
Switzerland
Joost
Ieee Ioan
Keilet
WasamsoTox
Senate Committee On
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Evening News
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Balfain
Masic Hall
Brvraro
Music Hall
Sc Eaping Gaa
Tangier
Mooocco
Eeenelaans
Morocco
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Irwin
Prrrestna
George M. Ir. Boty
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Argentios
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William L. Wilson
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