Georgia News Bits From The Times 1891
The Americus TimesPublishing Company of Americus Ga lists rates and dates including October 1891. The item mentions Tur, husband of Augusta Evans Wilson, dying at 83 in Mobile. A Parisrumor claims hoop skirts may return. Georgia politics, railroads, and taxes are debated across Columbus Enquirer Augusta Chronicle and other papers. References to Bishop Talbot’s letter, ten hour work limits, and Jay Gould’s railroad influence appear amid ads and notices.
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Tur
Augusta Evans Wilson
Mobile
Bishop Talbots Letter Rejects Georgia Bishopric
The letter from Bishop Bruebert Talbot declines the Georgia Bishopric, citing his missionary work in the western field and the need to support his clergy and lay supporters. He notes strong loyalty to his current post, personal appeals, and the Holy Ghost guiding the diocese after his decision. A separate industrial progress note reports rising southern prosperity with new steel, tobacco, cotton, phosphate, and other enterprises attracting outside capital.
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Talbots
D. Harrison
Atlanta
Georgia
Z. D. Harrison
Diocese of Georgia
House of Bishops
Bruebert Tannot
Smith Berner bill eyed for Senate defeat
Mas RyAva of Savannah told Morning Nowa yesterday that the Smith Berner bill faces likely defeat in the senate. He said the public wants rate reductions, not railroad property confiscation, and noted the bill’s rapid passage after Chappell’s substitute was voted down. He also cited constitutional defects in two major points and questioned Berner’s support for the Smith substitute.
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Mas. RyAva
Savannah
Senate
Nowa
Mas. Ryals
Borner
Chappell
Smith
Berner
Lon. Clark Howell to retire from politics after adjournment
The Atlanta press reports Lon. Clark Howell Speaker of the House will retire permanently from politics after adjournment to devote himself to duties as managing editor of the Constitution. He has represented Fulton County for several terms and could be reelected if he ran again.
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Atlanta
Lon. Clark Howell
House of Representatives
Constitution
Fulton County
Lins
Lintless cotton promoted by South Carolina farmer
Mr H T Ferguson of Woodruff South Carolina advocates a lintless cotton after four years of trial. The News and Courier endorses it as highly productive with seeds rich in oil and plant food. Reports claim 100 to 130 bushels per acre on broadcast sowing and 4 bushels of seed yields on ordinary lands with hill planting.
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H. T. Ferguson
Woodruff, C
News and Courier
South Carolina
Ferguson
Hingo
Texas blue grass from Lamar County pioneer's claim
Geo H. Hogan of Lamar County Texas recounts the discovery and naming of Texas blue grass as a distinct variety related to Kentucky blue grass. He cites early uses, planting methods, propagation by seed and sets, and notes the grass’ suitability for rich soils, cold tolerance, and high grazing yield versus Kentucky blue grass. Hogan credits himself with introducing and publicizing its merits in Texas.
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Geo. H. Hogan
Lamar Co
Texas
John Torry
Gen
Marcy
Hed River
United States
Mme
Trinity River
Hato
Hogan
Aft Rimall
South
Ennis
Dividing the Spoils and Committee Power Shifts
The Savannah Morning News discusses the looming battle over next Congress committees. It cites the Washington Post warning the Speaker must balance Southern chairmanship claims with Northern newcomers. It notes Alabama and Texas would gain large chair allocations under promotion rules, and contrasts costly greed with historical tears shown by Jay Gould over a minor Missouri Pacific stock issue.
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Washington Post
Reed
Aships
Alabama
Texas
Milly
Savannah visitors include E. P. Ges Alexander and Mr Gabbett
E. P. Ges Alexander and former Central railroad general manager Mr. Cecil Gabbett arrived in Savannah from New York yesterday. Gabbett spent time in New York and the north last summer and after leaving Savannah toured Mexico on a railroad inspection for northern capitalists. He has since split time between Lake George with his family and New York, appearing well and hearty. He is stopping with Gen. Alexander and will spend the rest of the week in Savannah News.
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E. P
Alexander
Cecil Gabbett
The
Central Railroad
Savannah
New York
Goa
North
Gabbett
Mexico
Lake George
Gen
Iene
Pivannah News
Senator Jos Terrell Proposes State Debt Increase Bill
The bill seeks a constitutional amendment permitting the state to raise 500000 dollars annually for ten years starting in 1802. Funds would pay disabled soldiers pensions and support common schools. Proponent argues it shifts some burden to future generations while lowering taxes in the near term.
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Jos Terrell
Senate
The Tariff and the Farmer's Plight
The piece argues tariff policy harms farmers while boosting manufacturers. It cites Ohio census figures showing wealth rising by 243 million dollars since 1880 while farm land value fell 68 million. It urges free coinage of silver and banking reform as steps to relief from tariff taxation.
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United States
Campbell
Ohio
Cambell
McKinley
Birmingham
Merald
Milledgeville Girls Industrial School urged for Sumter girls
The article praises the Milledgeville Georgia Girls Industrial School led by J Harris Chappell and urges Sumter county girls to apply for admission. It notes the school offers superior technical education for women and mentions sending inquiries to the president. It also comments on shifting gender demographics and a fashion controversy in France. It then reports on indemnity claims and a Georgia convict’s transfer related to recent trials and crimes.
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Girls’ Industrial School
Milledgeville
J. Harris Chappell
Columbus
Georgia
Sumter County
Revolutionary Pensions and Press Attacks in Georgia
Drafted opinion contrasts Revolutionary pension neglect with modern gratuities for descendants. Edits rail pass ethics and legislative mileage criticism. Mentions Macon Telegraph ownership, Savannah Morning News, Sam Small satire, and Herner bill activism amid Georgia railroad stock holders and $12,000,000 in affected securities.
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Central
Georgia
Southwestern
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