Americus Georgia the commercial capital of Southwest Georgia
Americus, seat of Sumter County, is described as a healthy, growing city with a population over 9,000, extensive public buildings, a fine courthouse, and modern amenities. It notes strong industries, hotels, telegraph and railroad facilities, a thriving wholesale trade, and significant real estate opportunities in a climate praised for mild winters and low malaria.
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Georgia
Sumter County
Dorister
Wuitral
Savsenah
Seeah
Anuihieest
Maconorth
Andersonville
Niles
Virginia
Boel Ghe Confederacy
Gulf of
Barnes Stout
Americus
Suty
New County
Windsor
BePeSoto
Savannah
Atlanta
Fnns
Guano Works Woll
Tee
el ‘Rity Works
Mena Wee Georgia
Florida
Wey
Bruzerick
Corte Fettine
Mericus
Emeud
George
Thas
Sig EE Ping
Exiles plot filibuster to overthrow Hawaii government
Morning papers report planned expeditions from San Francisco to Honolulu led by exiles. A man named Stewart offered Colonel F L Coup $5,000 down and $10,000 upon success to captain a schooner with armed men and a cargo of guns and dynamite. Supplies include Winchesters, Leo rifles, Colt revolvers and heavy ordnance, with shipments split toward Seattle and San Diego then a schooner from San Diego bound for the islands.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
F. L
Cay
Stewart
Weusel
Hawaii
Northern Pacific
Seattle
Santa Fe
San Diego
McFarland
Charles T. Wilder
China Japan treaty opens vast Asiatic trade avenues
Consul General Jernigan in Shanghai reports the China Japan treaty expands commerce with 23 ports open and equal privileges for nations with a favored nation clause. He notes removal of interior trade restrictions, enabling manufacturing and new opportunities for American capitalists, while urging cautious study of Chinese needs and local conditions. He also cites U S firms lacking native leadership due to American management.
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Japan
Wasaixatos
Jernigan
Shanghai
state_department
China
Mr. Jarvigan
Ar. Jarnigan
Cabinet Crisis Shapes British Politics Amid Cabinet Talks
The Times reports Lord Salisbury likely to form a Unionist cabinet after the Rosebery ministry resignation. A dissolution of parliament appears imminent within a fortnight with Salisbury, Devonshire, Balfour, Chamberlain, Goschen and others named for key posts. Crowds gather in Westminster as debates unfold and support for L unions grows.
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London
William Haresurt
Marquis of Salisbury
A. J. Balfour
House of Commons
Duke of Devonshire
House of Lords
Joseph Chamberlain
Windsor
Roseberry
Lord Salisbury
Times
Council of Ministers
Balfour
Treasury
Chamberlain
George J. Goshen
Exchequer
Admiralty
Lord Lansdowne
Henry James
Leonard Courtney
Salisbury
Marquis of Londondery
Ireland
Housea
William Court Cully
Sp. m
H. Campbell-Bannerman
William Vernon Harcourt
Precious Stones Report Highlights Major Diamond Find
A dated report by Special Agent George F Kang details United States mineral findings. It notes a 1078 karat diamond discovered near Phillipsburg and mentions a large 1400 acre region and an anticipated mineral development. The item also references Emperor William’s one hour on the American cruiser New York in Kiel on June 24.
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United States
Ceorge F. Kang
New York
Yes Ass Poe
Phillipsburg
Mon
Tras
William
Kret
Emperor William of Germany
Bisrd
Peculiar Malady Strikes Chicago Sailors in Brooklyn
Navy hospital doctors in Brooklyn face a puzzling illness among sailors from the Chicago’s last cruise. About 20 crewmen are housed in Brooklyn and several more in Norfolk after transfer from Amphitrite. Symptoms include high fever, giddiness, and rheumatic pains. diagnosis remains unsettled though linked to Mediterranean regions. Sailors report doctors lack a name or effective treatment.
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Navy Hospital
Brooklyn
Chicago
Edward 5. Bogart
Norfolk Hospital
Russian Meats export drive backed by Karel report
Consul General Karel reports on efforts to expand Russian meat and cattle exports from St. Petersburg. Recommendations include quarantines, smaller delivery districts, killing sick cattle, and suspending certain measures to prevent contagion. Proposals call for Russian-flag boats for meat shipments to England and the creation of specialized sale agencies.
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Cavant Karel
Wasntneroy
Karel
St. Petersburg
Seint
State Department
Commission
Caucasia
Pamane
England
Carry- Oh
Liban
Lynching Report Amid Louisiana River Town Burnings
In Gretna across the river from New Orleans, a night lynching killed 22 year old John Frye after a gang intent on burning a house left him tied to a telegraph pole. Suspects Frank Strahiv James Do ilestres Gustave Rapid faced disorder as agents pursued leads amid a wider count of arsons.
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Telegraph Pale
New Ourgans
Gretna
John Frye
Torana
Greton
Frank Strahiv
James Do Ilestres
Potoe
Gustave Rapid
Eaageel
Ik Coun
Money in pants pays off for Athens factory
The Times-Record notes that the Whitehall Ming Co in Athena began jeans and casarmere pants producing twenty five dozen pairs daily and doubling the work force to meet heavy orders. Goods are sold in New York and Philadelphia, with eastern cities buying steadily. Local skeptics doubted the venture, but the plant now handles substantial demand.
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Times-Recordse
Whitehall Ming. Co
Athena
Casarmere
New York
Philadelphia
Athens
Murder at West Chicago Street Railway offices
June 24 Milwau ken and Armitage avenues saw C B Birch a cashier murdered during a robbery. Cash drawer taken 100 to 200 dollars while the safe held 5000 dollars untouched. The crime occurred at 12 30 pm as the man attempted to resist burglars.
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Chicago
Curcaco
C. B. Birch
West Chicago Street Railroad Company
Milwauken and
Armitage Avenues
Arrests and resignations ripple through Wew Yous
June 4 arrest reports lawyer Howard Heoratel of 290 Broadway on forgery charges tied to a $3.00 matter cited by Eugene Lecour. June 24 attorney general Harmon returns from Cincinnati after sabbatical to oversee legal cases. June 24 A C Bucken berger resigns as Browns captain. Joe Quinn expected to succeed, with offer pending.
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Howard Heoratel
Broadway
On & War
Miata Bollars
Cc Plai
Eugene Lecour
Wasursaros
Harmon
Cincinnati
Bankenberger
Laura
A. C. Buckenberger
Browns
Joe Quinn
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