Americus Georgia's fertile growth and grand buildings
Americus, county seat of Sumter, Georgia, thrives as a fertile, healthy rail hub with artesian wells, growing population, and grand civic blocks. It boasts a three story marble post office, a $120,008 Windsor Hotel block, a fine city hall, bustling industries, and a large public library and daily newspaper.
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Tariff Debate and Sanitary Measures Dominate Session
The House moved to tariff discussions with emphasis on the agricultural schedule under a short rule. A bill on unified electrical measurement was passed. A temporary plan to improve the Capitol’s sanitary condition was sent to the committee of the whole. In Senate inquiry, Terrill admitted a meeting occurred but offered limited details and linked it to prior discussions with Havermeyer Camden and Jones.
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Eight to Hang in Alabama for Montgomery County Murders
The Alabama Supreme Court upholds a Tower county verdict sentencing eight Montgomery county murderers, all identified as black. They are set to be hanged in July with specific dates for each defendant, including Jim Calloway and others. Security measures and prison cell searches are noted as preparations.
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California Syrup Co Lawsuit Notes Readable Fragments
Fragmentary OCR from a California syrup company item mentions filings or actions against or by the company. Names, dates, or places are unclear but indicate a business-related notice or court document. The legibility limits precise details. the readable parts point to corporate activity and potential legal proceedings.
Miners in Control Spark Army Move at Wheeling Creek
Amid mounting labor unrest in Ohio and nearby states, miners resist joining their command as Maryland troops head to camp. Reports indicate trains carrying U.S. marshals were turned back from Wheeling Creek, with bridges burned and new orders to mobilize militia. Governor McKinley seeks troops to end the strike while convening protective measures in Canton and Columbus.
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Stanford Estate Battle Sparks Washington Row
Action by Attorney General Olney over a 15 million claim against the Stanford estate triggers nationwide uproar. Huntington and Collis P. Huntington push the Reilly funding bill as Pacific railroad interests seek relief, while Treasury cites a failed $1 million gold offer from Chicago amid tense congressional tensions.
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No Bond Issue Policy Shifts on Gold Reserve Debates
A Washington dispatch reports President Cleveland and Secretary Carlisle adopting a policy to avoid public debate on the gold reserve at Fort Knox until the government can reveal its true status and funding implications. In related local notes, Atlanta authorities are without bond matters, while a Kentucky city fights a Catholic school funding ordinance. A separate New York case notes Dr Meyer convicted of poisoning Ludwig Brandt and sentenced to life imprisonment.
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Bensee
Judge Hamilton McWhorter to Run for Congress in Georgia
Telegraph briefs report that Hamilton McWhorter announced his candidacy for Congress in the Eighth Georgia district. The item notes Crisp, a daughter, and a cod arsenate reference, with incomplete context and fragmented wording.
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Democratic schedule for primary meetings adopted nationwide
The Democratic executive committee released dates for state campaign meetings across various towns including Yorkville Towslay Sasa, Cheater Stipe Lancaster Conway Itarisil, and Columbia Lanrens Angola Avickena, with August events and an oath requirement to support all party nominees to participate in the primary.
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Cost of Completion for Nicaragua Canal Project
A report estimates the Nicaragua Canal completion cost at just over 900 units, far below prior projections, with a six year timeline. The plan envisions a 130 foot wide and 20 foot deep canal, raising concerns about its impact on the waterway and existing efforts by the Nicaragua Canal Company. A separate Knoxville, Tennessee dispatch notes the slaying of Pat Cox, a Northwest Virginia folk figure, near Wise Courthouse while resisting arrest after a prior deputy pursuit.
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Virginia
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Knoxville
Tenn
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Coxey and Oklahoma Nomtry face crowd in protest clashes
Disorder erupts as Coxey and supporters push for permits amid police resistance. Industrial leaders Camp and Kelly on the brink of collapse. Protesters congregate near riverfront, with warnings of further actions as authorities struggle to maintain order.
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