Short Notes On The 8 A M Railway Purchase
The boys on the 8 A M railway buy Ansley’s Seal Grand Candies at Buc Ib and claim they are equal to any 8Q0 goods in the market.
18 Jul 1893
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1893
Page
1
The boys on the 8 A M railway buy Ansley’s Seal Grand Candies at Buc Ib and claim they are equal to any 8Q0 goods in the market.
Reports from Sumter County recount a southwestern storm near Americas causing heavy wind damage to Mr. OC C Clay's plantation and gin house. The Times-Recorder defends coverage of the Sam railroad receivership testimony, clarifying errors and offering to publish corrections at no charge. Also noted are a lightning death of John W. Burks Jr., peach industry praise, and the death of Mr. George W. Slappey in Sumter County.
Receiver Comer returns from New York to oversee the Central railroad floating debt extension and potential reorganization. He notes no plan now, hopes for a favorable outcome for junior security holders, and discusses litigation strategies and the stress in the money market impacting sale postponements.
The latest comet known as the Rordam e Comet draws interest as observers seek its origin and timing. Prof Wiggins predicts a bright northern apparition in a few weeks while others debate its age and visibility. The court's special master case on diversions and creditors continues, with hearings set to probe the Savannah Averlus and Montgomery company’s finances and revenue use. The cotton crop outlook remains cautious with a potential harvest not exceeding 6 750 000 bales and prices likely higher. A fatal fire in the third ward destroyed a three room house, suspected incendiary origin, with prompt firefighting to save nearby properties.
A fragmentary 19th century account describes a White House visit tour led by a guide. It notes rooms newly opened and the famed blue room with the president and his wife, plus cabinet members nearby. The text blends lore with odd asides about staff and visitors.
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