Americus Georgia Promises Growth as Commercial Capital
In Sumter County near Columbus and the Apelo river, Americus Ga is showcased as a thriving core of agriculture and industry. The piece highlights favorable climate, citrus and fruit success, expanding rail connections, hotels, schools, and a diverse economy with guano works, mills, factories, and large banks, urging readers to consider Americus for settlement and investment.
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Georgia Miiar
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Vierida He
Huascile
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Awnee
Vine' On
Virginia
Tennessee
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Egypt
South
Tnere
Mexico
Se Puis
Auicrheus
Jecis
New County Court House
Teaty
Windsor Hotel
Atlanta
Pavamnan
Americas
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Ulutten
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al Mull
Tee
Planing Mill
Sarfely Works
Meam Laindry
Tuat
Georgia
Vheida
Why Uniform Yourselves in New Dress Goods Line
Monday display in show windows and store features a unique line from Lord & Taylor with patterns 1 through 14 and more. Prices range from 3.50 to 17.50 for silk and wool dress fabrics plus yard wide Sea Island Percale at 10c.
Maine relief bill passes senate without debate
Senator Bagon of Georgia introduces a joint resolution while the Maine relief bill clears the Senate with no debate. The House moves on the army reorganization bill as Navy moves to halt new foreign ship purchases and withdraw naval officers from Havana. Captain Sigbs ee and others in Havana to return soon.
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Hawaiis
Washington
Bacon
Georgia
Senate
United States
Hale
House Committee On
House
Navy Department
O'Higgins
Brownton
Paris
Lasevnne
G. A. Holden
W. T. Cluverins
Havana
Train Hold-Up Blows Express Car at Cross Station
Passenger train No. 18 was held up by two masked robbers at Cross siding near Gosshen Junction at 10:50 PM. The express car was blown to atoms and a mail pouch rifled. no injuries reported. Officer Meade aided pursuit as sheriffs from several counties joined the chase. Some passengers lost valuables.
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Fresno
Cal
Cross Station
Gosshen Junction
Cross Creek
Meade
Mt Issengers
Banking and Currency Subcommittee Report Status
A fragment from a March 23 report by the Republican subcommittee of the house commission on banking and currency outlines a proposed act to strengthen the public trust. It references relief for the United states and discusses reform related to national banking associations.
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House Commission On Banking and Cur‘eee
United Fremary
Jumbled Wartime Health Quackery Snippet
Fragmentary text cites jail, disease, and a dubious medical claim. It mentions a man wanting freedom and a remedy attributed to Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, with misspellings and garbled phrases suggesting outdated patent medicine rhetoric. Names or dates are unclear.
Popular Figs Syrup Promoted as Gentle Health Remedy
An advertisement touts Crup of Figs as a pleasant and effective tonic. It claims to cleanse kidneys and bowels, aid digestion, dispel colds and headaches, and relieve constipation. Sold in 50 cent bottles by leading druggists. California Syrup Co. lists San Francisco and New York addresses.
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Fié Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Lynching of Sam Ellis near Selma Alabama
A Black man named Sam Ellis was lynched 15 miles south of Selma after confessing to a fall crime near Polk. The arrest and mob killing followed a brief trial and mounting evidence against Ellis and an accomplice named Rolling Green.
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Selma
Sxiwa
Ala
Polk
Hendrix A. Hardy
Henry Quarles
Baling Grossi
Rolling Green
New Trial Granted for Flanagan Double Murderer
The Tennessee Supreme Court grants E. O. Flanagan a new trial for the December 31 1896 killings of Miss Slack and Mrs. Allen. The ruling hinges on insanity plea procedures and reverses Judge Candler’s failure to charge the jury on insanity. Also noted is the March 28 execution of Dan Harris for murder in Davidson County and the upcoming Macon Royal Arch Masons convocation on April 27.
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State Supreme Court
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Allen
Roth Slack
Montgomery
Decatur
Flanagan
Candler
Tennessee
Nasuru
Dan Harris
Davidson County
Lizme
Harris
MARIX LOOKS FOR WAR AS INQUIRY FINDINGS LOOM
Lieutenant Commander Marix and his Maine court of inquiry arrived from Key West and prepared for a Washington stop. The party, while cautious, signaled a strong belief that the findings will reject the accident theory and a clash seems likely amid preparations for hostilities.
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Marix
Maine Court of Inquiry
Key West
John Hood
C. W. Junger
F. A. Bower
Cadeta Amon Bronson
F. Boyd
J. R. Mort “Ria
G. M. Helm
East Coast
Washington
Blandin In Baltimore Discusses Maine Explosion
Lieutenant John Blandin of Baltimore who served as deck officer on the Maine when it exploded in Havana harbor on February 16 arrived from Key West. He says he will testify at the naval court of inquiry and that promotion to lieutenant commander awaits after Washington examination. He praises the court and notes navy would do most fighting if war comes.
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A Batiere
John Blandin
Baltimore
Havana
Naval Court of Inquiry
Key West
Blandin
Nave
Washington
Fitzhugh Lee
Ominous Sign of War Prompted by English Ship Owners
English ship owners warn that charters must include a war clause declaring a blockade and nullifying the charter if war with Spain begins, signaling heightened tensions between the United States and Spain. The message, reported by the Evening World in New York on March 23, notes ships will be held to wartime terms and port declarations.
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Evening World
United States
Spain
Clay on the Cuban Crisis Favors War to Protect Honor
Georgia Governor candidate Clay issues a wartime stance urging caution but willing to fight if necessary to defend the United States honor. The era text also notes a Utah court action denying an injunction in the Odd Fellows Bottle Case and a suit settled out of court between Center lodge and the Grand Lodge with costs to be paid by each side.
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Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
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Time for Cuban intervention urged by Senator Pritchard
Senator J Pritchard of North Carolina said the time has arrived for action to settle the Cuban question. He condemned the slaughter and urged swift steps to prevent further Spanish aggression near U S shores. Old monitors ordered to ships and crews assigned as part of escalating naval readiness. Sagasta backs Blanco as Crews prepared for two cruisers and U S Navy transports depart for Philadelphia. New Orleans cruiser sails to Hole Haven for ammunition.
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Pritcard
J. ©. Pritchard
North Carolina
Anglo Egyptian Patrol Drives Dervishes at Athara
An Anglo Egyptian cavalry patrol clashed with a large Dervish horseman party near Athara on the Nile. The engagement left seven killed and eight wounded among the Dervishes. the force returned to Rashadi with the wounded. No officers were reported among the casualties.
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