Americus Georgia described as thriving winter hub and hub of agriculture
The article extols Americus in Sumter County, Georgia as a growing commercial and healthful winter center. It notes rail connections, proximity to Macon and Savannah, fertile soils, diverse crops, including peaches and sugar cane, and a climate rarely dipping below freezing. It mentions a population over 8,000 with rapid growth, grand public buildings, hotels, schools, churches, a library, a daily and weekly newspaper, a gas and electric system, and multiple industries, including iron works, furniture, guano, oil, and railcar shops.
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Georgia
Americus
Sumter County
Southwoters
Central
Savannah and Western
Savannah
Gearpis
Virginia
Pew County
Winder
Amnang
Itera
Ely
Sanitt
Fee
Florida
S Nndwick
Alaska Refrigerators and Decor Offer Bargains
Local ad touts Pratticat freezers and White Mountain Arctic models with guaranteed satisfaction. It promotes Willow Neckera chairs at bargain prices, heavy discounts on past inventory, and a sale of furniture, window shades, wallpaper at 25 percent lower prices.
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White Mountain
Arctic
Como
Coxey Defends Representation Before Labor Committee
General Coxey testified before the House Committee on Labor claiming the Commonweal Army represents 99 percent of the people and urged non interest bearing bonds and federal projects. He argued that current bills won t solve the depression and keep men at work despite questions about his backing by various groups.
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Wasmyatoy
Alius Ryan
New York
Coxey
Farmers’ Alliance
Knights of Labor
Mr. Ryan
Tacwem
Au Casey
Ryan
Coxny
Allen's Resolution Seeks Probe of Police Assault in Capitol
In Wasuixotox on May 9 the Allen resolution to appoint a select committee to investigate the police assault at the Capitol grounds on May 1, was laid before the Senate. Allen spoke over an hour and Mr. Sherman replied nearly word for word. The Coxey Browne and Jones trial produced a guilty verdict for Coxey Browne and Jones. Jones of Philadelphia was acquitted on the second count.
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Corey
Coney
Wasuixotox
Mwnator Allen
Coxey, Browne and Jones
Capitol Grounds
Allen
Sherman Arovw
Coxey
Wasutxatos
Coxey-Browne-Jones
Jones
Philadelphia
California Syrup Co. Ad Reformulates Patent Remedy
A mangled ad fragment promises a remedy with a 1 dollar bottle, urging buyers in California to insist on the specific product and not accept substitutes. It reflects early 20th century patent medicine marketing.
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California Fid Syrup CO
More Depredations Prompt Deputies to Fire at Mob in Connellsville
In Connellsville Pennsylvania on May 9 a large force of deputies armed with Winchesters moved to a An. m. plant where workers stood under guard. Shortly after, striking laborers attacked with clubs stones and coke jocks. The mob dispersed as deputies fired in the darkness. several savers were wounded but no arrests were reported.
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Connellsville
An. m
Victor Hi
Savers
Nine rioters slain as Austrian mine guard clash at Polsi
Reports from various locations detail labor unrest and violent episodes. In Austria's Silesia region nine rioters were killed and twenty wounded after miners attacked guards at the Potie mine. Other items note strikes at Kanawha and Whitwell, convicts placed in Troy City mines, and political visits to Augusta.
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Mee
Trorray
Silesia
Poti Austria
Tenn
Whitwell
Aiso
Troy City
Indians and whites in upheaval in western territory report
A committee report from Teller Platt and Roach details severe racial and citizenship disparities in a western territory. It cites 40,000 Indians and 100,000 whites lacking rights, with whites unable to lay out streets or police towns like McAllister and depend on federal courts in Muskogee. The report urges federal action to address governance, land trust, and schooling but offers no firm recommendations due to unsettled Indian consent.
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Wasuisatox
Mesrs
Teller
Platt
Roach
Indiana
Paloma
Onje
McAllister
Federal Court
Muskogoo
United States
Lana Ho Law
Sovereign's Change Aims to Aid Money Overs Fares
A late meeting of local lenders in Kelty and Den Morven approved appealing to the Knights of Labor of America for contributions totaling 110. The report mentions industrial army aspects and names Kelly as a party to the discussion.
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Kelty
den Morven
May
Hovervign
Knights of Labor of America
Kelly
Tades
Cou Fa Industrial Army
Telegraph Brevities Record of Fatal Incidents and Political Scandal
Joe Kirk died when timbers collapsed at the Mock Inn in Alabama. Savannah citizens tire of city issues as Major W. H. Gibbs, accused of government fund misappropriation in Jackson, Mississippi, is too ill for trial per his doctor’s affidavit. a stabbing case is reported in Augusta.
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Joe Kirk
Citizens’ Club of
Savannah
Semen Tyre
City
W. H. Gibbs
Jackson
Miss
Jomo Dickoos
Augusta
Les
International Bimetallism Drive Sparks Chicago Support
Fifty leading Chicago bankers merchants and manufacturers pledge to promote international bimetallism as the standard for currency. A committee led by Franklin Hr Head aims to harness commerce to adopt silver and gold as global monetary values, signaling a push toward universal monetary reform despite unsettled markets and potential resistance from nations like Argentina.
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Chicano
Chicago
Franklin Hr. Head
Emmitter
Fiedt
Lyman J
Greg
Pallaan
el D. Armon Rae Head
Lodia
Argentina
Rayo
Internationa
Abduction Charge Looms Over Coney Browne Associates
May 9, page reports potential arrest for abduction tied to Miss Coxey and the Al Pence case. Judge Miller of Washington prepares to rule with Messrs Corey and Browne implicated as tension spreads from Ohio to the District of Columbia.
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Coney and Browne
Marc Freecoutinns
Manaiom
Mwake
Corey Arys Browne
Miller
Washington
Miss Coxey
Magie
Carina Goer Aan
Browne and Co
Ohio
District of Columbia
Cary
Leases Cancelled in Nicaragua and British Demand
Reports from Bluefields indicate Nicaragua cancelled a withdrawal action in response to British demand. The British minister’s pressure led to the cancellation of an agreement, affecting colonial terms and local penalties.
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Rheana Ta
Meare Lou
Nicaragua
New
Ontszawi
Bluefields
Galin
Comneal Binghem
Alabama Court Appoints Interim Officer for Probe
A court in Monraousny names an interim party to lead a misappropriation probe into public funds. The ex-Treasurer faces charges over 7000 dollars diverted from public accounts. In Doverasville a county vote elected Atkinson to the state convention amid close balloting.
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Vo Douglan
Doverasville
Reaap Weotlog Boro
Atkinson Dalesstes
Atkinson
Jiu
Vole
Eee
Arrests and trials dominate Pottsville dispatches
Fragmented notices report Galvin and others arrested after a train dash and escape, with references to county jail confinement. Court actions include a bid for road contracts, a restraining order, and inquiries into municipal employments. Other items note diplomatic visits and a steamer voyage with political overtones.
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