Americus swells as county growth spurs winter resort boom
The article extols Americus as a booming county seat with a thriving economy and healthy climate. It highlights rapid population growth from 8,000 to 12,000, strong real estate demand, new court house and jail, notable hotels and churches, extensive public works including water, sewer, and electric systems, and asserts the city as a premier winter resort with robust commerce and transportation links to Savannah, Columbus, and Atlanta. The piece promotes investment in real estate and farming, promising profit from citrus, cotton, and vegetables, and urges readers to engage with local lenders and merchants.
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Cioerietia
Savannah
Allanga
Ravuntih
Chun
Alanze
Alidlance
Anyany
Botel
Ised
Walia
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Elie
Americus
Orth Ani
Ida
Bavannal
Hrovaewiek
Georgia
Beery
Rwaldence
Arly
Ely
Thos
Hayitalley
Moat Central
Hayes Named Co-Receiver in Central and Southwestern Case
In Waycross Oct 7 Judge Marden backed appointing J Somers Hayes of New York as co receiver with J Comer for Central and Southwestern railroad properties. Hayes, age 45, has led railroads from International and Great Northern to St Paul and Duluth and Missouri Pacific. Hearing concluded. decision pending.
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J. Somers" Mayes
New York
Comer
Central Mailroad
Georgia
Iackeon T2
Hays
Tilney
New Jersey
Marden
Savannah
Turner
Farmers Loan and Trust Company
Harden
J. Somers Hayes
Justice Jackson
YACHT RACE AT SANDY HOOK BEGINS INTERESTINGLY
The Vigilant and Valkyrie duel for the America’s Cup as crowds fill piers along the river. They sail from Sandy Hook at 9 20 to hoist mainsails with a 11 25 start signal. Valkyrie leads early before Vigilant closes in amid windward work and leg shines. An Irish MP Horace Plunkett arrives in New York on a separate report.
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Laci
Vigiant
Washington News on Federal Elections Bill Repeal Debate
In Washington Oct 7 the House renamed consideration of the federal elections bill and Mr Fiverett of Massachusetts urged repeal, denouncing the laws as centralizing and ineffective. In the Senate Mr Voorhees signaled proceeding until a vote, while Mr Roach spoke in favor of repeal and urged monetary legislation recognizing silver as money metal.
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House
Fiverett
Massachusetta
Senate
Mennte
Voorhees
Seston
R. Roach
Titman Trademark Case Heard by Justice Bradley in Washington
A messy report notes Justice Bradley of the District of Columbia Supreme Court heard arguments on a writ to compel the Patent Commissioner to register a trademark adopted by Governor Tillman for the liquor dispensation system. The case hinges on whether registration is allowed in foreign commerce with Indian tribes, per state law. The article mentions census shifts and personnel changes at the Labor Commission and Census Bureau, with cited figures and names.
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Washington
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Commissioner of Patents
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Carellan Dispensaries
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South Carolina
Suffering Brunswick and Start Up: News From Oct 7
Brunswick Georgia reports escalating crisis with food shortages and stricter quarantine. Hunted residents queue for rations as physicians work amid dark diet and rising deaths. North Georgia Citizen to restart in 10 days. Western and Atlantic agent relocates to Dalton. A Hudson Park incident in New Rochelle involves alleged vitriol attack linked to Traphagen case. British City Camp ship City Camp from St Johns sinks waterlogged off Cork after storm. rescue efforts underway. Mrs Lispon Stewart noted as prominent society figure at Fancy Fort event.
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New York Democrats approve platform and women vote clause
The New York state convention completed its work endorsing a Democratic platform. It praises President Cleveland, pledges support for Democratic measures, and includes a call to extend suffrage to women. Secretary of State Meyer and other officers were unanimously nominated. The report criticizes Republican laws and supports repeal and reform efforts.
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New York State
Jama We Ridgeway
Brooklyn
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Committee On Resolutiona
George Balnes
Rochester
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Congress
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Conl Meyer
Offeens County
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Strikers Succumb and Seek Jobs Back at Lower Pay
A scrambled report notes shopmen on the Louisville and Nashville line at Decatur realizing they have failed in their strike and now seek to return to their old positions. Local officials were told by the strike attorney that workers would be welcomed back if they rejoined, while mentions of casualties and winter repairs appear amid the garbled text.
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