AMERICUS Georgia Aims as Trade and Tourist Haven
Americus Georgia, county seat of Sumter, markets itself as a thriving commercial hub and winter resort. It touts mild climate, artesian wells, rich soil, diverse crops, growing population, growing hotels and banks, strong rail links, and a robust mix of industries from iron works to planing mills.
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Georgia
Arcericus
Sumter County
Macon
Andersonville
Thomasville
Virginia
Tenneres
Union
Bert
Amarices
Quano
Lee
Lees ‘and Trust
Texas
Americas
Savannah
Brunswick
Cence
Tennessee Joint Session to canvass governor vote
Nashville January 10 report centers on a Democratic plan to canvass the governor election in a joint convention at 11 AM Friday as Republicans claim Dems seek to unseat Eyans. A substitute would delay the convention citing fraud and an investigation, while Republicans say Dems lack votes to carry their plan. Senate and House actions, resignations, and local notes follow.
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Nasaville
Butler
Smith
House
Sone
Eyans
Witnesses describe night of Worsham Hinkle shooting case
Testimony recounts a chaotic evening near Miller's yard with Albert Rylander and J B Winkle present. Dr L M McLendon examined the scene and autopsy revealed bullets entering the clavicle and spinal area. Witnesses note Hinkle and Worsham involved, with statements from Dr Worsham and others at Beall Oakley store.
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Miller's
Marble Yard
Dr. Hinkle
Rylander Nak
J. B. Winkle
Albert
Milo Library
Leindow
Willie Evarett
Mesivo Ger
Union
J. H. Lampkinner
Rylander
John KR. Shaw
de. Wrecenny
L. M. McLandon Fe
Granberry Hinkle
Dr. Worsham
Deredpert
McLendon
Amd
Joe Masscals
Hinkle
J.B. Hinkle
Hank Semler
Worsham
Beall & Oakley
Lamar Street
Wilkerson
Albert Bis
Sim J. Carter
Sevelon
Waa
de, Elfridge
Central Rail Bid Rumor Sparks Reorganization Talk
Reports claimed the Central rail sought to secure the Macon and Northern between Macon and Athens, but Receiver Comer dismissed the talk as a mistake while bonds remain in the central’s reorganization plan. West Dent, aboard Central No. 7 to Fort Valley, was killed after wandering onto the track intoxicated. George Parker to three years in prison. Bill Jackson jailed for 12 months. A hunting party from Barnesville passed Americus on a trip. Farmers anticipate cotton sales to Liverpool at 41 2 cents, and the Minstrels led by Dowttorges Wil E Culhane stage a one night show January 14 at the opera house. A special train carried high officials from Montgomery to Americus.
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Central
Macon & Norther
Central Railroad
Macon
Northern
Moscon
Athens
Seaboard Air Line
Comer Caid
Kall
West Dent
Fort Valley
Dent
George
Fedal
Penitemssary
George Parker
Grees
Cordele
Bill Jackson
Grover
Barnesville
Americas
America
Puck Bunter
Ed Little
Cleveland
Sumter
BA & M
Albany Mayor Salary Reduction Sparked Controversy
Albany residents debate a mayoral salary cut to 650 per year while Macon hosts the King’s Daughters session. Firebugs in Atlanta face arrest for arson on William Castle’s residence as Rose & Son wholesale dealers close under sheriff action. Exposition mills in Atlanta run round the clock, adding 3,000 weekly in bay-rolling costs. A Cumberland Island hotel sale at St Marys draws bidders led by Macon’s Captain Robert Park.
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Albany
King’s Daughters
Macon
Eutcry
Bt. Mary's
Cpt
Robert Park
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C. A. Coleman
Managtr
Stallings’ Ash Store
Lee Street
Talar- PP
Sasi Nic Ny
Castoria
Vihide
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Pitcher’s Castoria
Olumbus
Columbus Business College
S Jon
Colmunbus
R. W. Massey
Tam
Procuses
Windsor Block
Tohn Bay
Meharad
Tailor
Ees
Eerie
Aicepel
Weinecen
Wren Cadenats
Tiel Annals
Heat Deacon
Susan
Jes
Roatas
Eta
Epa
Tennessee
Evang'c
Turney
Legislatuge
Freed
United States Supreme Court
Nashville Bonner
Mesars
Alf
Bob Taylor
C. L. Ridley
Senate
Hiram Mott
Louis Inna
Managua
Nicaragua
Frank Clark
United States
Southern District of Florida
Postmasters
Louisiana
Caston A. Brullbet
Jeancrete
Wiliam L. Erwin
Plaquemine
House Judiciary Committee
Ricks
Joan Waddell
D. D
Birmingham
Moses Waddell
University of Georgia
Carlisle
Waswixuron
Committee of Rules
Menneiey
Enul
Aring
Sean
Wiener
Atlanta Board of Health
Old Capitol Building
Atlanta
MO. M. McCandless
Auant Béard
Health
Parker Oors
Hotton
Liverpool
Laperpool
Atte
Sapt
Epper‘Reattmanter Slade
William Castle
Rose & Son
Squor Dealers
Exposition Mills
Aill
Frank Leverett
Uife Sirene
Lea
Alty
Willie
Col
Breckinridge
Kentucky
Lambold
Windsor
Mewe
Hubert Adams
Nebraska
Orige
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