Vast Southwest Georgia county poised for growth and tourism
Americus area notes describe a fertile, developing county with rail connections and a growing winter and summer resort potential. The report highlights a thriving agricultural base ten miles south of Americus, with crops like corn, rye, sweet potatoes, and cotton. It praises new county infrastructure including a courthouse, post offices, and factories, plus hotels and a strong linking road and rail network to Savannah and other markets. The piece emphasizes abundant timber, pine, and cypress, public utilities, and plans to attract manufacturers, boosting population and real estate value.
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enuhLand
Niles
Joy County
County Court House
Hetel Breck
Leo
Bavannah
Postattios
Amethus
Jane Daily
Uli
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Ayatem
Sioine Cie
Te da Teuluure
Tee Foe Tretettes
Pantag Mille
Jet OW
Mallteal Eae
Wawa Fietorna
Tery Lange Res
Wlalonsane
Mage Feaort’ Hotel Bullen Tem, With Uve Cong Wihbe of Lourteta
Hocel West Ani
Ravanhah
Uroesiek
Larieat
Corie al
Elther
Fuilleboas
Avlage
Taeag
Leo Rallewad
Americus
Buwiter
Ines Bindery Offers Cheap Winding and Book Work
Our patrons are invited to visit the bindery for winding and book making at the lowest prices. We will collect all bills weekly and offer durable service, with material help and reasonable expenses payable on a weekly basis.
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Ines
Jon
Tula
Diyinenta
Bailey & Campbell
Troops Deployed to Quell Decatur Rail Strike
Colonel Clark leads Alabama state troops in Birmingham area to protect Louisville and Nashville property as Decatur riot fears rise. About 200 troops encamped near the shops after a late telegram from Governor Jones ordering reinforcement. 400 strikers occupy the area with threats of arson but no clashes yet reported. A separate note says the strike on the Mississippi railroads is off, with some trains now operated by local authorities.
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Tinwixailam
Ala
Clark
Alabama State
Jones
Birmingham
Toarme
Decatur
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
David Brown
New Deeatur
U'Elock
Tronicle
Mearara
Minvin Central
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Chesapeake
Oho
Southwestern Cam
Walter Rhett Suicide in Atlanta Office
The body of Walter H. Rhett a leading Atlanta lawyer was found in his private office at 312 Whitehall Street. He had apparently killed himself the previous night with a Smith & Welch type weapon. His wife Mrs Rhett formerly Annie Rhett was en route home from Charleston to learn of the tragedy. New York judges refused to strike out Russell Bago’s answer in a breach of promise suit noting the evidence could reflect on Delia Keegan.
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Atlanta
Walter H. Rhett
Whitehall Street
Smith & Wemnon Tix
Texly
Mr. Jones
Dtuett
Hoort
Rhett
Charleston
New York
Prior
Court of Common Pleas
Russell Bago
Delia Keegan
Wasninatoy
Gants
Sasuburb
Philadelphia
Jowph Wi
Oan
Batunlay
Gottlieb Shell
St. Elisabeth Asylum
Butler on repeal sparks Senate clash in Washington
In Washington on Oct 4 Butler argues against repealing a ban as improper haste and minority coercion fill the Senate. He urges compromise to prevent rushed laws while defending the Senate as a deliberative body. Ex Sen Farwell proposes reforms, and other items note mint, lunatic incident, and Indian quiet in California amid a broader legislative day.
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Butler
Palmer
Senate
United States
Emphatic Paraphrase of Pills and Figs Advertisement
A garbled historic ad promotes Emp of Figs as a mild laxative that freshens the taste, acts promptly on the stomach, cures habitual constipation, dispels colds and aches, and claims health benefits. It asserts only healthy ingredients are used and markets bottles at one dollar.
Siam terms finalized as Mekong border accord signed
The Siamese government agrees to renounce claims to left-bank Mekong territory and river islands, ends fortified posts near Battambang and Angkor, and allows French supervision with limited police. Siam will negotiate customs with France within six months, evacuation of posts within a month, and potential trials under mixed tribunals if needed.
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Siam
Mekong
Binun
Battambang
Blemreap
France
Sianander
Khorat
Norang-Nam
Angkor
Battanbang
Kengihan
Kamaoun
Hiatness
Leivea
Ham Ix
Siamhall
Kenykhan
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Legation
Chartaovn
Calamity on Gulf Coast as Grand Island Destroyed
News from Mabie Monts Ala Oct 4 reports a tidal wave sweeping Grand Island on the gulf coast causing massive loss of life and wide destruction. Of 730 on the island only about 20 escaped while inland areas reported steep casualties and many fishermen perished across Grand Bay and Bayou Coke amid the storm.
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New Oartans
Grand Island
Gulf
Chientere Carida
Abet Amile
Grand
Grandbay
Bayou Coke
Voorhees repeal bill sparks free coinage debate in congress
Chairman Springer of the banking and currency committee warns that Voorhees repeal would yield unlimited coinage of silver, suggesting amendments to repeal the first section of the 1878 act. Secretary Carutele has been briefed, and delay in the senate is blamed for impeding passage. Separately, Savannah Americus and Montgomery railroad litigation moves. minority stockholders seek recovery of A P and J assets. Public tax collection efforts resume in Americus.
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Moran
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Secretary of the Treasury
Committee On Appropriations
Peffer
Butler
Senate
Farwell
Waamvatox
House Banking Committee
Ofllinois
Forse
Springe Aaya
Voorhens
Claus
Savannah, Americus and Montgomery
Cass
J. K. D. Shipp
Johnson & Harrold
Dr. &. J. Eldridge
J.T. Mall
Carl Schneider
Americus, Preston and Lamphie Raiload
Americus, Preston and Lumpkin Railroad Company
Eald
A. P. & J. Railroad
5. A. d& M. Road
Stranger Hero Casts Doubtful Shadow Over City
A cryptic note hints at a stranger who emerges as a hero amid doubt. Residents whisper about clandestine acts, while authorities weigh motives and risks in a tense, unnamed conflict unfolding locally.
Nation In Congress Faces Modern Reform Debates
In Congress today debate centers on modern reforms shaping national policy. Lawmakers from major parties push positions on economic, social, and foreign policy initiatives amid ongoing partisan tensions.
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Leorgia
Jaiebort
Peat
Macon
Ajidimuralie Priaan
Rae Im
Wwe
Thexs Puntasame Courant
Sumter Co
GA. Loan and Trust CO
Mae Americas
Sten Hints von Kites and Co
Gatewood & Callaway
Lamak Street
JC Honey
Aoe Mob Yy SA Beer Ney No
People’s National Bank
Ci Beston
We Shofield
Frank Shefleid
Aduntington
Stapleton
J. Sheretton
Frank Canter, Jr
Prang Dheatichl
Lott Warren
W. T. Stanfield
Neptatin
Fee
Wheatley
Cor. Lamar ST
Cotton Avenue
Americus, Georgia
Ged. C. Wheatley’s
Lamar Street
Cotton Ave
Mr. J. R. Brrrvon
Sproops
Conor Jones
Walter Rhett
Muller Saye
Cleveland
Mint
Wasuprox
Car Ihde
New Re York
Gi Dlivet
Wallitmatox
Yona Agency
California
St. Port
United Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Circuit Court
Broad
Trans Misouri Freight Association
Avuvsta
Port Royal Eee Phe
Perme
California Fig Syrup CO
Hut Francs
Rio de Janemo
de Mollus
Rio de Janeiro
Paver
Manaava
Nicaragua
North Pole
Princeton
Pruscrrox
N.J
Hughest
Leavening
UCM
Mabie
Monts
Woxprinul Piscovany
Springer Springs
Delteyeast
Tamar
Ames
Lamar
Nehring
Eldridge
Londreth
Congress
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