Americus Georgia: a thriving winter resort and trade hub
Americus in Sumter County Georgia is described as a balanced winter retreat with a mild climate and strong growth. The piece highlights its rail connections, fertile agriculture including peaches and pears, artesian wells, healthfulness, and diverse industries. It notes a population over 8,000, expansive public buildings, schools, libraries, hotels, and extensive commercial activity with 19th century investment.
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Georgia
Americus
Sumter County
The
Central
Savannah
Western
Tennessee
Confederacy
Egypt
South
Gulf of Mexico
Union
DeSoto
Dze
Post Ofice
Atlanta
Baptist Charch
Gentila
Florida
Amerisax
Fven
Unclear item prices for cigars and tobacco sale
Fragmentary OCR lists prices and items for tobacco and cigars, mentioning 10¢ 25 a face Howder and new tote. Reads like an ad notice with scattered numbers and product notes, not a complete sale description.
The Traitor and Port Arthur Defense A Chinese Officer’s Suicide
San Francisco July 17. The Gazette explains Port Arthur fall by a Chinese forts commander tainted by Japanese ties. He lured shells short, faced Japanese generals, and, after admitting treason, killed himself in their presence. The attack saw fort defenders slain or captured. loyal officers noted the commander’s samurai-style death. A separate Kansas City notice reports George McNamara stabbing his wife and injuring his mother-in-law during a drunken quarrel.
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San Francisco
Port Arthur
China
J. Gazette
Japan
Kwangokin
Hwang Chin Hill
Blogs
Kansas City
George McNamara
Mra
Mayor Caldwell Presents Silver Service to Cincinnati Ship
Mayor John A Caldwell leads Cincinnati delegation to the U S cruiser Cincinnati at the navy yard in Del lars city to present a silver service from citizens of Cincinnati The eight piece service inlaid with gold is exhibited on the skylight as Admiral Banco and officers receive the gift and praise Cincinnati for its patriotism and support of the navy.
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Brooxum
United States
Cincinnati
John A. Caldwell
Caldwell
J. H. Bromwell
George Henshaw
Perry & Heath
W. W. Peabory
Caldbet
Hiawatha
America
Tne
Congress
Tony
Thoes
Nea
Navy
Power of Healing Claims Miracles by Schrader in Southwest
An animated figure called Francis Schrader, formerly a Denver cobbler, travels with Mexicans and Indians near Avscevengos delivering promised cures. Followers say he restores sight, hearing, and health as he is directed by a mysterious spirit, with reports of dramatic recoveries and widespread belief among locals.
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Avscevengos
Christ
Francis’ Schrader
Denver
Hoenven
Peralta
Jesus Ma
Volanquen
S ii Jallans Bodilla
Schrader
Fruit Crop Decline in July Reports for Great Yield Prospects Fade
July reports to the agricultural department show a material decline in fruit crop conditions. Apples are notably lower since June, with losses in New England, New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ohio. Piedmont and other states report mixed prospects, frost and drought cited as main causes, while Georgia and Connecticut show varied figures.
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Agricultural Department
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Wisconsin
Osota
Piedmont
Connecticut
New New Jersey
Delaware
Memphian Tax Immunity Appeals Reach U S Supreme Court
The Memphis tax cases, numbering 18, have been filed in the United States Supreme Court seeking review of Tennessee Supreme Court decisions. The actions originate from taxation disputes involving the city of Memphis, various banks, and insurance firms, some claiming immunity or special charters. The state contends no immunity exists and seeks tax payment on several years of back property assessments.
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Yalve
Wasmixoros
Memphia
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Tennessee
Mampi
Bank of
Comemecoe
Thane Cocca
Tennessee Supreme Court
Caught in Chicago Arrests of Jersey City Couple
A Jersey City pair Morris Cottingham and Mary Ann Boyd were arrested in Chicago awaiting Jersey City officers. About 5000 dollars in jewelry and household items were recovered, alleged to belong to Lambe, a longtime housekeeper in their employer's household. The owner Mr Hemingway left for Oceanic, NJ. upon return he found his home ransacked and valuables missing. Morris Cottingham had been absent for a cat, and the couple disappeared with the goods prior to his return.
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Jersey City
Cnicaeo
Morris Cottingham
Mary ‘Ann Boyd
Poliee
Lambeen
Hemingway
Oceanic
New Jersey
Morris Cottingh
Governor McConnell Protects Idaho Republicans Position
Governor W J McConnell of Idaho, en route to Yaquina Bay, voiced protectionist views against forcing the national financial issue. He asserted the silver friends would not drive major national matters while preserving a sound protection stance. Political note from Porttaxp Oregon July 17.
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McConneil
Idaho
Porttaxp
W. J. McConnell
Yaquina Bay
Friends of Silver
Rnval
Coanes
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TOG Georgia Loam and Trust CO
A. Coleman
Prescription Drug Store
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Teel
Simmons Liver Regulator
Perstai
People’s National Bank
Sunrzos
Grove
Paria Medicine Co
Galatia
Ill
Abney, Carr & CO
Davenport Drus
Warray
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
Shite Estates
le Douglas
Breckies
Mar
Sandersville Railroad Company
Bandersville, GA
Tur
Eile Toe
Sandersville
the Perry OF
Asap
Iimedia
Syauring
California
FIB Syrup CO
Jeremony
Drooklyn
Mayor Caldwell
Asen City
Panes
Athenes
Cincinmasl
Terrific Gale
UFIS
Dernarr
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St. Joseph
Benton Harbor
Torn
Mise Mesdo
Kxnwas Crry
Mise
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Mamustows
Kilsendor
Cor Roose
Nia Railroad
Leavening Powe Royal
U.S. Gov't Report
POWER
New Mexico
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Hadid
Telegrarao Brikrs
Representative Bankheed
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Alabama
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Apis
Fedesly Este
Iran
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Gainesville
Heian
Bas Fraxceco
Port Euziish
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Wassington
Nadur Vale
Memphis
Chicago
Murdrred Fortis Money
Warma
Harry Bow
Ecale
Atta Geary
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