Americus Georgia touted as regional capital and climate beacon
The article extols Americus as the Commercial Capital of southwest Georgia in Sumter County. It praises the temperate climate, diverse agriculture including peaches and peanuts, growing population, extensive public works, and robust commerce, touting the town as an ideal site for manufacturing and investment with railway access and modern amenities.
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Sumter
Georgia
Tennessee
Leconte
Cartier
Thany Etty
Pew County Court House
City Hall
Windsor Hotel
Desoto Tn
Dee
Savannah
AmeriCus Jy Aly
Methoe Presbyterian
Episcopal and
Wynegardhes
Petty
Iwo
Wianoudey
Tao Bun Ira
OTP
Colsteam
Americus
Florida
Saal
Amit Iswick
Mer
Tolig
Georgi
Bow Heales
Dry Gould
Abe
Tatil
Sana
Acote
SI QA
Acre
Mn ND SN Andrews Management Item
An item notes that it is under the management of Mn. Nd. Sn. Andrews.
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Mn. ND. SN. Andrews
Why Uniform Yourself In Our Show Windows This Monday
Monday morning display features LADIES IMPORTED NOVELTY DRESS SUITS from Lords Taylor patterns. One pattern of a kind. Prices range from 3 50 to 17 50 with silk and wool fabrics in plaid and stripe. Yard-wide Sea Island Percale 10c per yard.
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Lord & Taylor
Sea Island
Action in Congress on Cuban independence sparks fierce debate
In a March House session Speaker Reed presides as Democrats push a privilege motion recognizing Cuban independence. Boutelle and Bailey clash over ruling while Hull cautions orderly action. Republicans rally to delay yet seek a war declaration, with vote 178 to 137 on the appeal. Observers anticipate rapid action from the GOP in coming days.
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Wasaixutos
Bally
Tolay
Cuba
Bontelle
Bailey
House
Crisp
Boutelle
Boutulle
Hull
Military Affairs Committee
Terry
Dev
Ark
Reed
Dingley
Balloonist and the sick man an old analogy
In this fragment the author likens a gravely ill person to a balloon traveler at mercy of uncertain winds. Without reliable channels or steady forces, natural body functions fail. The stomach, liver, kidneys cannot perform their tasks, making recovery seem impossible.
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Asick
Akin
Syrup of Figs Promotes Health and Cleanses System
An old advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as pleasant and refreshing. It claims prompt action on kidneys and bowels, dispels colds and fevers, eases constipation, and suits all stomachs. It notes the product is sold in 50 cent bottles by druggists and urges against substitutes. California Fig Syrup Co. lists San Francisco Louisville New York as locations.
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California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
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Louisville
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General Schofield sees Cuba invasion possible in summer
General Schofield, newly elected commander of the National Military Reserves, says an invasion of Cuba could be conducted in June or July with navy battles and rapid landings from a nearby base. He argues modern warfare favors skill over brute force and warns Spain not to misjudge U.S. capabilities.
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Cuba
Avavstive
Fla
John M. Schofield
New York
Havana
Spain
Genend Schofield
M Kinley Faces Delicate Cuban Policy Debate
Senate foreign relations members failed to settle Cuban resolutions and referred the matter to a subcommittee as White House faced war voices. Senators Hanna Davis Frye Cullom Gray pressed for quick action while Michigan delegation urged vigorous steps to secure Cuba’s independence. John J. McCook denied ties to any indemnity syndicate amid Cuba purchase talk at the White House.
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Senate
Davis
Foreign Relations Committee
White House
Hanna
Frye
Cullom
Gray
Allison
Barrows
Hawley
Spooner
Wanthai
Michigan
Cuba
New York
John J. McCook
Spain
Peace to Be Purchased Fightin Cubans May Give Two
A Washington special reports McKinley waiting on Sagasta as Spain weighs Gomez’s $200 million offer for Cuban independence. An armistice would withdraw Spanish troops and release reconcentrados with food and farming implements supplied by the United States. Madrid negotiations progress, aiding a possible swift Cuban settlement. Spain may deny responsibility for the Maine blast and seek arbitration.
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Herald
Washington
McKinley
Sagasta
Spain
Gomez
United States
Madrid
Woodford
Congress
Maine
Representative Broussard Resigns to Lead Louisiana Regiment
New York reports Representative Robert F Broussard of Louisiana has resigned to form and command a regiment upon war with Washington He will return home to organize volunteers to back his stance with action He is not alone in announcing plans to leave Congress for military duty.
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Brousant
Louisiana
New York
Robert F. Broussard
Washington
Broussard
Coase
Not Applicable Excerpt Shows U S Soldiers Bold Stance
Men speak of taking their sons to Cuba and proving American and Kentucky soldiers would stand against Spaniards. They vow to show bravery in combat and resist foreign bias, asserting readiness to fight.
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Cuba
Kentucky
Collision Seems Certain Bigsbee Warns of War With Spaniards
Washington reports from The Tribune indicate naval officers, after talks with Captain Sigsbee, believe war with Spain is inevitable over the Cuban crisis. Sigsbee described hostile Spanish sentiment in Havana Harbor toward Americans and naval crews, predicting trouble if a clash occurs and noting authorities may be powerless to shield sailors or wreck crews aboard the Maine. Nightly taunts and insults target the Maine’s crew from harbor boats as tensions mount since the Montgomery departed.
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Maine
Deal Made With Denmark Cedes Danish Islands
A Washington dispatch says the government may have concluded a deal involving cession of the Danish islands Weazalton St Thomas St John and St Ix to the United States. Reports claim Denmark will sell cruisers and three torpedo boat destroyers with the islands serving as cooling stations and a naval base. Spain Pursues Peace Across Madrid Sees Ministry Likely to Gain Popular Support. The Herald notes growing pacific sentiment among the middle class and papal approval for peace under present conditions, highlighting the queen's advocacy and grief over the Cuban war.
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Washington
Spain
Weazalton
St. Thomas
St. John
St. Ix
Denmark
Herald
Madrid
Negotiations On Armored Cruiser For Brazil Continue
Lieutenant Commander Albert P. Niblack, US naval attaché, pursues talks with Germania yard over a 000-ton armored cruiser built for Brazil but not soon finished. In San Francisco on March 30, California volunteers organize with 75 names on the roster and send it to the secretary of war for potential enrollment in case of war with Spain.
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Albert P. Niblack
United States
Germania Yard
Brazil
California
San Francisco
Spain
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