Americus: Center of Agriculture and Growth in 1890s South
Americus, in Sumter County Georgia, described as a thriving agricultural hub with a mild climate, artesian wells, and growing population. The passage touts fertile lands, sugar cane per acre, diverse crops, healthy climate, and expanding industries including furniture, guano works, mills, factories, and a new court house and post office. It highlights hotels, infrastructure, schools, and public services, positioning Americus as a healthy, prosperous trade center in southwest Georgia with strong prospects for real estate and growth.
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Virginia
Tennessee
Confederacy
South
LeConte
Sey
Elty
Gulf of Mexo
Hartier Toto
Rnace
Counlty
New County Court House
Windsor
DeSoto
Savanit
Noter
Acm
Savannah
Americus
Ciy
Hatholl
I Ks
Oll Mill
Tee
Planing Ad
Astern
Balkt
Urey Msu
Altro
Gia Pts Bell
Arrest of Gate City Bank cashier Redwine in Atlanta
Lewis Redwine, assistant cashier of Gate City National Bank, was arrested at 97 Stockwell Street by Patrolmen Wimbish and Ethridge. He wore a slouch hat and an old coat, was offered a $1600 bribe, and was taken to police HQ. Crowds gathered, witnesses described his disguise, and officers recovered bank bills from a private box.
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AtLanta
Lewis Redwine
Gate City National Bank
D. 1
Oaks
Stockwell Atreet
Wimbishire Redwine
Redwine
Chief Wright
Rockwell Sed
McDaniel Streets
Rockwell Street
McDaniel
Couse
Ubad
Mr. Redwine
Sourre
L. J. Hill
Welborn Mnn
Gate City Bank
Po Lee
Jack Spalding
Depoaltors
Hill
Mr ' Spalding
Con Dolly
Jack J. Spaulding
Kimball House
M.D. R. Oaks
Mr. Black
Mr. Oaks
Black
Mr. Lester
Mr. Oaks Saya His Wife Recognized Redwine
White
H. H Black
Redwire
Gaandera
Sher
Rewiah
Wreck at Hampton street crossing injures two crews wrecked
A double engine collision on the Sam road near the roundhouse at Hampton street wrecked both locomotives 114 and 124 of a through freight from Montgomery losing several cars. Engineer Strode escaped with minor injuries while Byrd and his fireman were unhurt. No lives were lost.
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Sam Road
Hampton Street
Montgomery
C.C. Strode
Byrd
Gonadydearly
Strode
Cresk
Alabama
Tme
Central Railroad Engineers Face Possible Strike Over Arden Discharge
Savannah article reports Central of Georgia Railroad engineers threaten strike after Daniel Arden, a veteran throttleman, is discharged for refusing to haul cars from Lyons during a dispute with the Savannah, Am ericus and Montgomery line. Brother hood members plan a lodge meeting to consider Arden's case and potential renewed unrest at the system level.
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Bavaywan
Central Railroad
Savannah, Americus and Montgomery
Central
Sanya
Lyons
Savannah
Louieville
Nashville
Alabama- Midland
Montgomery
Daniel Ardes
The
Sam
Lyone
Gabbett
Brotherhood
Wadley
Arden
Theopie
Arion
Boglee
Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Cara
Comer
Mr. Arden
Engineer Arden
Engioser Arden
Lanierville Mor
Bame
Harter of Om10 Faces New Silver Colmage Bill
Washington February 24 news brief notes Mr Harter of Om10 facing a new bill in the House Provisions. The morning session includes Mr Holman seeking concurrence with Senate amendments to the sundry civil appropriation bill amid ongoing committee actions and procedural moves.
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Ken
Wasnetos
Senate
Ald
Democrats
Pet
Tos Gare Tara Ba Bank Ve
Ashington
Proposal on coinage and free delivery debated in Senate
Senator Dizon reported favorably on an amendment to the post office appropriation proposing coinage terms for silver and gold, and a shift in branding from one dollar to ten dimes. The Treasury would not change legal tender status. debates touch on free delivery funding, and a Jackson vacancy nominee may be confirmed despite opposition. New arrivals Cabanine, Tate, Maddox, Black, and Colquitt expected.
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Abd Wold
United States
Dizon
Committee On Post Offices
Harrison
Jackson
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Hatchell
Ben Russell
Coast Line
Cabanine
Tate
Maddox
Black
Colquitt
Jackson's tragic death dominates Atlanta headlines
Atlanta news centers on the suicide of Thomas Cobb Jackson, an attorney with Gate City National Bank, following his friend Redwine's defalcation. Reports describe Jackson as impulsive and sensitive, under mental strain from investigations and heavy legal work. His young wife and his mother arrive as funeral plans remain undecided, with Athens briefly noted as a burial possibility.
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Atlanta
Athens
Tom Cobb Jackson
Redwine
Jackson
Gate City National Bank
Slater
Cortella Jackson
New York
Mayon
W. Et. Sparks
Georgia Bouthéra and Florida Railroad
Hoke Smith
Thomas Cobb Jackson
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Mont Falkoada
Jilies
Maton
Andersonville
Florida
Sumter Co
Americun, Ua
Nancy
W. F. Mims
Lawrence Dorr
City
Him
Dorr
Felzim
Redwine Iet
Mr. Welborn Hill
Howdy
A" Adhai
Arianta
3. A. Anderson Clothing Company
Lowry Banking Company
Clothing ‘Company
Halifax
Si B. Hawkins & Co
Messrs. Furlow & Rogers
Palace Meal
Furlow & Rodgers
Palace Market
Lamar Street
Cotton Avenue
Geo.d. Wheatley
Lamar St
Colton Ava
A.M. Tenney’s
E. D. Ansley
Mant
the Central
Eikinewrs
Mr. Harter
Obie
Tata
Tm Abe
Opelika
Orxtama
Ala
Z. P. Randle
Opetika
Siost
McCall
Swelika
Cape
W. Vb
Ile
Boke Smith
Mr. Smith
Thomas Cobb
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