Americus Georgia’s fertile southland boom and growth
Americus in Sumter County sits as a thriving railroad hub 1618 miles from Valued points, benefiting from rich cotton cane and fruit farming. The climate stays mild with rare freezes, supporting year round outdoor work and rapid real estate growth. The city features a grand courthouse, Windsor Hotel block, marble post office, ample schools, churches, a public library, a large newspaper, an opera house, paid fire department, sewer system, gas and electric lighting, a telephone exchange, artesian water, and significant manufacturing capacity including wagon works and a large wholesale trade.
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Americus
Georgia
Central
Weetero
la Americus
Tianes
Macon
Andersonvale
Virginia
Confederacy
South
Vis
Vie
Exoe
Ayrup
Meston
Uiere
Attuasel
Anil
We Country
Windsor Hotel
DeSoto
Bavansad
Ariants
Bavannah
Amenicus
AR Avertye
Goot Puliie
Andom
Brunswicks Brighter News News of Refugees and Guard Action
Brunswi k Bright er news reports improved frost conditions and quickening hope for stricken citizens. Nurses and guards prepare to remain on duty while refugees are kept from returning until danger passes. Surgeon Murray orders guards, aims to fumigate and restore order. Dr. Faget returns home as six new cases. no deaths reported in last 24 hours.
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Beenswick
Murray
Mra
Silvia
Waynesville
Fleet Horse
Charles Faget
New Orleans
Board of Health
A Negro Speaks at Atlanta Christian Workers Session
Robert T. Washington, president of T. Normal and Industrial Institute, spoke at the Christian Workers gathering in Atlanta. He highlighted the institute’s work in the black belt of Alabama, noting 12 years of progress, 220 students, and 19 industrial programs across 1,000 acres. A boatman, Plimon Willis, fell overboard near Toccoa and was recovered by the coroner for burial.
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Christian Workers
Atlanta
Robert T. Washington
T. Normal and Industrial Institute
Lees
Alabana
Pegro
Namabe
Baranyatt
Plimon Willis
United States
Toccoa
Fost Jackson
Willan Carpenter Seeks Murder Charge After Elusive Escape
A wanted man, Willian Carpenter, is pursued in a murder case linked to Murrell and a spree killing years ago. Once jailed, Carpenter and accomplice fled and evaded capture as a military detachment hunted them. He was reportedly arrested in Macon, prompting a governor and sheriff reward of 150 and 100 dollars respectively.
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Willan Carpenter
South
Caroling
Colvuniy
Tillon Tins
William Carpenter
Macon
Carpenter
Exigefield
Friel
Murrell
Panston Younce
Ute Road
Watich
Richionny
Mirrell
Hanjo
Baseticht
Edgeticla
Irwin Bound Over in Murder Trial at Knoxville
Irwin bound over for first degree murder in the killing of Young Smith. Witnesses testified Irwin confessed to firing the shot. two sisters in mourning supported the case. Trial continued with additional testimony and a $20,000 bond set.
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Whi Kavli
Emonville
Knoxville
Banny Irvin
Young Smith
Gerding
Princettlan
Wittuswes
Irwin
Hving
Smith
Atate
Avidence Witn
Erwin
Mission Willis Delivers Message to Provisional Hawaii
News from San Francisco reports Minister Willis delivered a formal message to Hawaii’s provisional government amid calls for a U S statement. Captain of the China reportedly withheld the reception details, affecting timing and diplomatic signaling as Washington weighs approach to Hawaii.
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Wasinsotox
Iran
Honolulu
China
San Francisco
Willis
Neal
Hawaii
Anid
Gresham
Tor
Compdasioner
Bluant
Dickinson
Thurstom
Washington
Thurton
Japan
Iinstandting Ise Freegs
Civil Service Commission Charts Possible Reshuffle
Report from Washington dated November 13 hints at changes within the Civil Service Commission. The dispatch notes possible reorganization and notes certain officials may be retained or reassigned. The wording is unclear but suggests a formal shift in personnel roles and duties.
Convent meet to showcase regional rod pork products
A forthcoming convention planned for December 1 in Georgia aims to highlight stock raisers and pomthery produced by a loaded district stock company. The event will feature displays of ponther y raised items, including pecans and vines, reflecting regional agricultural activity.
Augusta exposition opens with 7000 admissions at fair
At Avovera Georgia on November 18 the Augusta exposition opened amid fanfare. The event drew seven thousand paid admissions as industrial features and exhibits promised variety.
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Avovera
Augusta Exposition
Change in Tax Return Time Spurs House Bill
Nov 1 report notes the only notable measure in the House aims to shift tax return deadlines from April 1 to March 4. Another Senate proposal would make clerks of superior courts eligible for the office of clerk of the city or county courts.
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Atlanta
Senate
Bailey
Spalding
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Georgia Loan and Trust Company
Whenezer Burr
MM. Knapp
A. Coleman
Treas
Stan
Skr Wiis
Real
Om Stephens
Shipps
Sec
Wi Shotfield
Prest
Frank Shoft Wher
L.A. Wantington
V. Prat
Lott Warren
National Hanks
Bachange Mines
Apttal
Bank of Sumter
T.N. Hawkes, D.a.coleman
Vicr
W.C. Furlow
Pieters
Fctnaee cc
Somsey
Frank Wc
Pest
Arthur Itylander
Oeneral
Jersey
Kingan
Vatewood & Callaway
Lamar Street
Stoney
Pres. Jno
Windsor
Lester Windsor
E. A. Hawkins
People’s National Bank
Capriat
Stepsam
Furlow Street
C. J. Smith
J. P. Gatewood & Co
E. Hinkle
Dixon & Childers
Forsyth St
Geo. D. Wheatley
Feo
Fall Dress Goods
Geo.td
Wheatleys
Pirates
Bebastopol
Robey Gecke
Jored
Kentucky
Pearnon Eirrove
Brunswick Brighter
Jack Frost
Putiapearita
Philadelphia Pros
Philadelphia Tunes
Phil Melphia
North American
Philadelphia Inquirer
Palatel Iia Evening Bulletin
Philad 4
German-Democrit
Ano Press
Unitoll Press
All Rusticare
Srsanisalion
Cy Il
Presa
Danny & Loatig Husiness
Clattey
Cardinal Gibbons
Baurmone
Concuma
8.C
Walter Kirkland
Marion Street
Chearch
Rwell
Weicn
W.va
J. D. Dewa
Crozier
Pales
Coraciecwhtacee
Miah Et Dopo
Amy Porsmutarena Stark
the China
Cresitout
Secretary of State
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Civil Recvice
Wastinsutox
Civil Service Commission
Leerespette
Canioisebon
Scauegeaiber Raade
Louisiana
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Augeste
Schoole Ft Continte
Boston
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Lamor
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Rouse
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Juliet
Barney
Earrd
Sanday
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