Americus Georgia praised for climate and crops amid Civil War era
The piece extols Americus in the late 19th century as a fertile, mild climate hub rivaling the temperate South. It notes peaches and sugar cane as key crops, health benefits, population growth to about 8,608, and ambitious local buildings including a new county courthouse, city hall, Windsor Hotel block, and several marble structures.
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the Sun
Aman
Home tariff debate and school fire in Nov despatch
The article reports on tariff bill plans under Mr Crisp with expected tax shifts to whisky and tobacco, potential revenue gains, and a push to repeal the 10 percent state bank tax. It also covers a minor fire at Jackson Street School caused by furnace carelessness, quickly contained with minimal damage.
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National Democratic Platform
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Alabama
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Freight rate talks hint at Chicago southern rail cost cuts
News from Cuiiaco reports a likely reduction in freight rates between Chicago and southern points. For years southern roads favored eastern cities, leaving Chicago at a 20 percent disadvantage. Eastern rates ran lower, while Chicago remained higher.
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Ago Knosville
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PROM WASHINGTON DISCUSSION ON HORNBLOWER NOMINATION
In Chicago, November 6, observers debate the president’s option after the Senate fails to confirm Hornblower as associate justice. The president could renominate to secure a temporary seat until rejection or end of the next congressional session, amid strong political maneuvering.
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Congress
Petition for Receiver in Sumter County railroad case
Petition filed in Sumter County superior court seeks appointment of a separate receiver to manage the Amertend, Priestde & Lampkin railroad portion of the Savannah Americas Montgomery rail line. Names include W. B. Co and Johnson Harithd firm with members Hudson Latimer Hust company, noting stockholders since December 20, 3588 and references to J. T. Beviakehich and others for injunctive relief and receivership.
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Priétde & Lampkin Railroad
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Montgomery Rail
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Prenton & Railroad
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Unclear OCR fragment about a judge and borough offer
Fragmentary text references a judge and a borough offer but lacks coherent details or full sentence structure to establish a concrete news item or event. No identifiable persons, dates, places, or actions beyond partial phrases.
Legal battle over Savannah Am généralement railway graft and control
Petitioners allege that the Savannah Americus Montgomery railway formed by rival boards illegally seized Americus Preston Lampkin railroad assets. They seek a court appointment of a receiver to restore control of the Americus Preston Lampkin property and to enjoin the supposed trustees and the mortgage against unlawful actions.
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