Atlanta Waterworks Pact and Rail Rates Settlement
Atlanta advances waterworks expansion with a city bond plan after approving pumping engines to draw river water from the Chattahoochee. The rail commission cuts local coal rates by 10 and 16 cents per ton, aligning rates with original levels, while merchants press a grievance over discriminatory freight practices.
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Atlanta
Railroad Commission
Water Commission
Chattahooches
Haas
Richmond
Danville
Kimall
Georgia
Georgia and
Carolina Melon Exchange
Simpson 18 Solid Wears Brains and Socks in Ohio
Jerry Simpson defends tariff reform and free silver while praising Col. Crisp for speaker as he campaigns in Ohio. He argues Cleveland must support free coinage and tariff reduction to win the presidency, predicts Democratic near people support and criticizes Harrison. Also notes inquest verdict on Wiley Stevens death and local civic updates including a firm change and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Simpson
Col. Livingston
Ocala
Cleveland
Mr. Simpson
Harrison
Hoe
Democratic Party
Simpson
Alliance Plan Sub Treasury Arguments by Col Livingston
Col Livingston supports the sub treasury plan arguing it would empower the common people by government lending at 2 percent, bypassing the national bank system. He contends currency should be regulated by supply and demand and criticizes constitutional challenges while appealing to gospel themes and Democratic platform lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Livingston
Treasury
Sub-Treasury
Hoe
John
Christ
Supreme Court
Lincoln
Garfield
Thad Stevens
Jefferson
Calhoun
Andrew Jackson
Cleveland
Off With Another Darkey Who Worked the Hoodoo Trick
A lengthy item details John Jackson a Central depot worker who loses his wife Ola to Sam Thomas alias Piedsen, a new arrival who hoodooed Ola. Sam, a drayman for Mr. Walker, is said to have fled with Ola on an eastbound train. John vows to pursue and punish the man. Also notes a Sunday school convention in Eilaville, a prisoner seeking pardon, cheap rail fares, local court commentary, and community notices.
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John Jackson
Sam Thomas
Piedsen
Sam
Americus
John
Ola
Mr. Walker
Kamilla
Eilaville
Sodley County Sunday School Association
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Col. Lamar St. and
Cotton Ave
Prince Albert
Crumhling
Drees
Meece Gleett
Goon & Co
Monarch
Iran
Geo.d.wheatley
Commission
ROADS
Macon
United States Rolling Stock Company
Macon Construction Company
Sparks
Alliance
Piedmont Park
Ag Gov. Northern
Jessie
Bis
Ramof
Harry Snook
Atlanta Rifles
Cumberland
Merry Cain
Conpelx
Georgia Southern Railroad
Columbus Branch
United
Leeton Park
P. L. Holt
Lamar Street
Americas
Bwhding
A Jewelry Company
Bazinnse
Parker
A. & M. Road
J. F. Burton
Wsley Stevens
Glenwood
Wiley Stevens
George J. Winkler
W.B. Mayo
Thi Hag
Amoricus
Ling
Dan Davis
Webster County
L. B. Forrest
Sumter County
Troy Holder
Stewart County
Gainesville
Iro
Plains
E. B. Douglass
James Fricker & Bro
South
D. A. Wason
Albany
McKenenele
Darkey
Eugene Pooler
W. H. Philpot
R. P. Baldwin
Talbotton
W. P. Burt
Fourth Georgia
Savannah, Americus & Montgomery Railway
Goopman
t&Ly
Wilcox County
2. H. Cutts
Brown
Abbeville
Ocession
D.C. N. Buncmatren
Columbus
The
Cedar of Railway
Chattahoochee
Oak Hall
James B. Wheeler
Moore
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