Americus Georgia as a booming winter resort and trade center
Americus in Sumter County Georgia is portrayed as a thriving commercial capital with a mild climate ideal for winter residence. The text praises fertile land, sugar cane yields, extensive fruit and crop diversity, robust health, new artesian wells, and a growing population. It highlights notable infrastructures including a large hotel, a marble post office, a public library, churches, a hospital, schools, a fire department, electric lighting, sewerage, and multiple railroad links.
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Not Guilty Acquittal In Sumter County Murder Trial
After a fifteen hour trial the twelve jurors find Albert Hinkle not guilty of murdering Dr J J Worsham. The verdict came on the first ballot by an 11 to 1 show of support and prompted wild celebrations at the Hinkle home. Judge Fish warned against demonstrations as the crowd carried the freed man away in triumph. The scene drew friends and officials from Sumter County and nearby Columbus as supporters praised the jurors and defense counsel for their efforts in a storied case that dominated the local courts for years.
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Sumter County
Albert Hinkle
J. J. Worsham
Todge Twiggs
Albert
Sheriff
Hinkle
Taylor Street
Pel
Meli
Happleea
Americas
Twiggs
Fort
Watson
Pilsbury
Ansley
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Winchester
Happy Home
Col. Little
Columbus
Preas
Monros Adame
Lannis Coleman
Salder
Worsham
Dr. McLendon
Dutchy
Coleman
Falen
Auc
Hortoe
Barrow
Wheeler
Fish
In which the evidence linked Witneses under Twigg’s examination
Numerous brief items recount legal proceedings and student exams. Judge Twigg examines witnesses to Yeild innocence before speeches. W A Little recommends Nisbet for barrister admittance in Macon. Nisbet to practice in Americus. crowds watch hearings from rafters as Hinkle case argued. a home remedy for coughs circulates. a child eight years old faces charges but is dismissed. two barns burn in Americus area. a baggage master sustains injury from a train door. Baker cleared in Atlanta inquiry. Dolph nominee in Savannah caucus. Polk emerges in a congressional matter. injunected estate matters and insurance notes.
Currency Bill Stalls as Crisp to Rest for Two Weeks
Washington January 18 Democratic leaders press to win passage of a currency reorganization bill. Jones has finalized the message but seeks assured Senate support before introducing it. Speaker Crisp, suffering from neuralgic heart pains, will rest two weeks in Anboville, North Carolina, per doctors order despite his reluctance.
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Senate
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Speaker Crisp
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Tie
Anboville
North Carolina
Georgia Ballots Show David Bennett Top Choice for President
In Georgia 1806 results Bennett leads with wide variety of names listed for president including McKinley Cleveland and Stevenson. Vice presidential results give Reed and Stevenson top numbers with many other names far behind. Also reports Faure elected French president and Stevenson in Asurville NC weakening, plus Cullombie named successor for Illinois seat.
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David B. Hin
William McKinley
Grover Cleveland
Adlai Stevenson
John G. Carlisle
Benjamin Harrisee
Thomas Head
Charles ¥. Chap
Hoke Smith
William ©. Whitney
William J. Wilson
Neary Wattarson
BR. Q. Milla
Seage P. Gray
Scattering
Charles
Crisp
Thomas B. Reed
Adial Stevenson
Lori P. Morton
William L. Wilson
Wiliam McKinley
Johny Carlisle
D. B. Hl
John B, Gordon
Bryant
Nebraska
W.M. Springer
Pat Walah
Horace Boles
Benjasmin Harrison
Feattering
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