Sumter County Growth and Prosperity Highlight Americus Scene
The article portrays Sumter County’s thriving agriculture and climate, praising fertile lands, fruit crops like peaches, and rising population. It notes Americus as a growing hub with handsome business blocks, a modern city hall, Windsor Hotel, marble post office, and strong infrastructure including water works and transportation links. It documents a population over 8,000, rapid home demand, and a favorable temperate climate with rare hard freezes, positioning Americus as a bustling county seat near Macon with a bright outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
suMter
Somaty
Montgomery
Macon
Pe Iicok
Initio
Beatty
Eery Mare
Anis
Tony Shi
Etate Agenta
Niv Jia
Windsor Hotel
Ravannah
Lange
Lange de Hebelweine Hechttig
Factorleg
Wang Maills
Cartlage
Tyre
Tive
Andy Loam Huan
Pune
Bert Cabhal
Pine
Ratirondary
Hathaw
Times Bindery Offer for Cheap Book Binding Services
A fragmentary notice urges patrons to use Times Bindery for binding books at low cost to fund operations. It promises easier payments on overdue bills as weekly money becomes payable.
Drunken Regulars Arrested in Cherokee Strip Shooting Testimony
Kansas City dispatch reports Army investigators detailing outrages by U S soldiers during the Cherokee Strip opening. Witnesses describe drunken conduct, a shooting that killed Hill, bribery at registration, and threats to soldiers as crowds gathered. Colonel Hyde arrived to take testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan
J.T. Hmm
New Jersey
United States
Cherokee Strip
EB. M. Hyde
War Department
Washington
J. G. Sefton
William Brierly
State Line
Chiloceo
Hill
Delong
Vaughan
Aman
Nother Soler
William Kilpatrick
Sellars
Harry Long
Eldorado
Government Spring
E. N. Smith
Van Alen Sticks to Rome Mission Amid Opposition
A New York report credits James Van Alen with courage in pursuing appointment as ambassador to Rome. He plans to stay in the field, has arranged Newport connections, and plans to ship his art collection to Rome. He has nearly named his secretary of legation and Ward McAllister reports Augustus Tai as lineal successor to John Jay at Paris.
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Tome
Lotis
Republic
New York
James. van Alen
Rome
van Alen
Newport
Ward McAllister
Augustus Tai
John Jay
Jay
United States
Paris
Syrup of Figs Praised as Gentle Relief
Readers praise Syrup of Figs for pleasant tasting relief from constipation. The advertisement touts its gentle cleansing action and claimed health benefits, urging use as a reliable remedy.
Mint moved to New York as Philadelphia loses bid
A disputed claim in The Press contends Philadelphia could lose a federal mint to New York within two years. Tammany Hall leaders allegedly push to block Philadelphia site offers while citing bullion volumes and express costs as justification for shifting the mint to New York.
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Patademica
Payn i
Philadelphia
New York
Tammany Hall
Tammnany
Washington
Staten Island
Long Island
Tammany
Teloa
Broad and
Cherry Streets
Tanmany
Secrowi Feta
Through the South in Trade and Industry Review 1903
Southern industrial outlook summarized from the Southern Industrial Journal dated October 3 1903. Reports slow steady growth of new industries and more factory enlargements while financial and business conditions show little change. Cotton remains light in supply but farmers expect higher prices. money circulation is tight though overall credit stands adequate. Other items note examined accounts in Bannawice Georgia and space matches for trains. theater fire in Omaha and a ghastly find in Travanova I T.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuattaxcoca
the Tradesman
South
New Orleans Storm Leaves Death Toll and Destruction
A devastating cyclone struck New Orleans and Plaquemines Parish from Oct 3 into Monday, killing at least 24 as buildings, levees, and the Pontchartrain revetment suffered severe damage. The orange crop was ruined, and Mobile reported widespread wreckage with several churches destroyed.
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New Orreass
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Plaqucaine
Gulf
Weather Bureau
Sestroyal
Jouruh Market
Tellin
Panbicts Street
Plaquotalne
Jus
Alee
Debra
Pointe la Hacho
Leon la Franche
E. Lovanders
Jeroen
Leatisiaus
Oh Rinath South Haa
New Ornea
Mobile
Mosix
Carrie
Grand Bay
Ficranton
Crain Resolution Dominates House Debate Over Patronage
A heated house discussion centers on a Crain resolution demanding a full exposure of partisan appointments under current administration. Mr. Crain accuses Josiah Quincy of favoring Massachusetts and the South and West for patronage, while Texas shoulders less. A favorable committee report signals likely debate with many members charging Quincy’s pattern across departments. Clara Barton telegraphs Red Cross updates as capital notes and letters.
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Mr. Crain
Foreign Affairs Committee
Crain
South
Massachusetts
Masachusetts
Texas
Quincy
Democratic
Stia
Tia Sr
Hia
Mrs Deacon Arrives In New York After Paris Killing
Mrs Edward Parker Deacon, once married to Edward Parker Deacon, arrives from Le Havre aboard the La Bretagne reporting her divorce and stating she killed Emile Abeille in Paris on February 17, 1809. She claims an absolute divorce was granted and declines interviews as she proceeds to her lodging. Governor Turney disapproves penitentiary arm contract and large land purchase in Franklin county amid cost concerns.
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Edward Parker Deacon
New York
Emile Abeille
Paris
Devoe
Franklin County
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LAMAR
Ansley's
E. D. Ansley
Bailey & Campbell
Wheatley
Americus, Georgia
Geo. D. Wheatley
Lamar Street
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Oma
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Bi. C. Taemeea
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Ban Jone
Coste Rien
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Gulf Shore
Loulaliana
Bepatta
Georgy Neteon
Weatherer
Ratulli
Wasurmaron
Batulli
Hed Cross
Wasnixaton
Clara Barton
American National Red Crow
Deqafurt
8. C
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Henderson
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Orler
Lamont
Nominatioon
Thaly
Lamont Witterly
Internal Revenue
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Mrs. Deacon
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