Americus Georgia touted as thriving commercial hub
The article extols Americus in Sumter County Georgia as a rising commercial center and healthful retreat. It highlights its strategic rail connections, fertile agriculture including sugar cane and peaches, artesian wells, mild climate, rapid growth, ample housing, public buildings, and strong industry. It notes a large population, robust banks, hotels, schools, churches, a newspaper, and extensive public works and utilities.
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Americus
Sumter County
Georgia
Southwastern
Central
Savannah and Western
Savannah
Montgomery
Macon
Andriaonvilla Prion
Florida
Thonnsville
Virginia
Tennessee
Confederacy
Egypt
South
Depres
Gulf of Mexico
Aty St
Joil
Windsor
Baptist
Thre
Extensivy
Anja
Simons Liver Regulator Ad from J H Zellin Co
An advertisement extols Simons Liver Regulator as a fast acting natural remedy for liver issues. It urges everyone to use the product, instructs to look for the Red 7 on the wrapper, and cites J H Zellin & Co of Philadelphia as the seller.
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Simmons
J. H.zellin & Co
Philadelphia
Government fears Indian Territory prize fight in doubt
Attorney General Harmes declines public plans but asserts federal authority to block a Corbett Fitzsimmons bout if held in the Indian Territory. He signals troops may be used and notes treaties with Chickasaw and Choctaw lands enable exclusion of non-natives. Some argue a lease to a Florida club could bypass laws.
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Wasntsorox
Texas
Corbett Fitzsimmons Priszefight
Indian Territory
Harmes
Todian
Tho Oght
United States
Indiana
Florida Athletic Club
Republicans oppose Greenhalge at state convention
A large group of Massachusetts Republicans gathered in Boston on October 3 to discuss the gubernatorial situation. They voted unanimously to oppose Governor Greenhalge’s renomination, citing unpopularity from executive acts. Reported plan to open headquarters at the American House Friday and welcome delegates opposed to the renomination.
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Boston
Reenhalge
Mons Gure
American House
Therane
Syrup of Figs Featured as Pleasant Remedy
The ad extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting gentle laxative that promptly eases colds headache and constipation. It claims reliable action, safe for most people and suitable for home use. Sold by leading druggists with California Fig Syrup Co branding and a warning to avoid substitutes.
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California
Towornit
Arron
Is Gee Hop a Citizen Under the Chinese Exclusion Act
Passengers on the last steam voyage to Rio de Janeiro include Gee Hop a Chinese passenger who claims U S citizenship and shows a state department passport. Collector Wise rules that naturalization certificates or a state department passport do not confer citizenship under the Chinese exclusion act and port-of-entry judges determine land rights.
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Bax Fuaxdaco
Rio de Janeiro
Gee Hop
China
United States
Department of State
James G. Blaine
Collen Wise
Hop
James G. Biniue
James G. Biniie
Wise
Geo Hop
Secretary of State
Congress
Court of Records
Peru Objects to Chilean Plan on Tacna and Arica
New York dispatch reports Peru to demand a protectorate for Tacna and Arica pending a plebiscite. Peru asserts that only Peruvian voters or residents may cast ballots, to prevent fraud, and warns Chilean cession of these provinces would violate the treaty. Peru awaits Bolivia's ratification of the treaty before pressing its claim.
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New York
The
Herald
Secra
Bolivia
Tacna
Arica
Perovian
Gaza
Pierrota
Chili
Tacha
Peru
Chil- Rincald
A G S Meeting Purely Formal for Alabama Great Southern
The Alabama Great Southern railroad held its annual stockholders meeting in Birmingham to comply with state law. Directors elected: Samuel Spencer C H Coster J P Morgan Jr F L Stetson W G Oakman A M Thomas G W Mastin H M Felton C C Harvey Francia Pagy H Doughty Brown. Sir Julian Prince and the Earl of Wearmouth arrive in Montreal en route to Ottawa. Five distressing fires devastate Brookland across the Congares River from Columbia.
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F. L. Stetson
W. G. Qakman
A 4
Thomas
GW. Mastin
M. Felton
C. C. Harvey
Francia Pagy
H. Doughty Brown
Meeting to decide Manos company land dispute in New York
Directors of Manos company plan a meeting in New York to determine the fate of the land concession in dispute between Venezuela and Great Britain. The notes mention that the grant dates to 1833 and was purchased by the company, with officials denying intent to pull the United States into the conflict. The piece also covers various international reactions, naval movements, and local political commentary from Central American figures.
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New York
Manos Company
Venesucla
Great Britain
United
Preaieut Bowman
United States
Baitish
Conoxstan
Dantington Street
British Guinea
Republic of Venezuela
Venestelay
Venezuela
Corbett Eyes Fight After Texas Prizefight Bill Passed
James J. Corbett declares plans to fight under contract with Stuart and the Fiorna Athletic, planning to travel where the pardon allows as Texas passes a prizefighting ban. Brady confirms no Mexico venture without guarantees, while Texas law aims to curb prizefighting with felony penalties and swift enforcement. Authorities report fierce lobbying, but governors sign to enforce the law.
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Atlanta
Parma
Brady
Mexico
Texas
Senate
River theme ends border in brisk eight or ten case
This item reports a border ending melee or contest linked to Denison and New Brunswick in Oct. It notes sporting circles arranging prize bouts near Frederickton N B and a party of sporting men seeking transport for cotton, with Yokohama trade moves and Japanese plans to subsidize routes to connect with Tehuantepec railway.
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New Brunswick
Boston
Corbett
Simmons
Frederickton
N. B
Tapan
John A Cockerill
Yokohama
Japan
Record Sayar
Coston Spinners’ Association of
Osaka
Mixco
Tacoma
Mexica
Viscount Estimato
Mexico
Sha
United States
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Earl of Wearmeath
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