19 Oct 1892
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1892
Page
1
The message urges warm clothing for a cold Northwest and promotes The American Hosiery Company underwear and a Gosine silk and wool line. W D Bailey of Popular Haberdasher touts Manhattan shirts as the best fitting and exclusive in town, with sizes and sleeve lengths in stock and prices from one dollar.
A Cleveland Chicago syndicate proposes a 400 mile double track railway from just below Sheffield Alabama to Brunswick Georgia to haul Northwestern grain to Atlantic ports. They claim water routes plus rail distance favor a 1000 mile freight equivalent, promising rapid expansion and local benefits if Americus supports the project.
The city executive committee moved the mayoral primary and related races from November 1 to November 22 to allow sufficient time for voters to decide. The change, argued to benefit the Democratic party and voters, sets a five week gap before the general election and solidifies eligibility rules for residents voting in the primary.
Alabama capital area rail news highlights rising freight, with the St. A. & M. line moving hundreds of loaded cars daily. Celebrated as The Pride of Americas, the service draws business from Montgomery, Savannah, and far points as port plans in Port Royal attract foreign investment and steamship ambitions.
Jerky Orry reports in Reading, Oct. 16, that Chancellor McGill may appoint a receiver for the Reading Railroad if it defies the court injunctions. The public backs the court and condemns the railroad’s conduct as lawless. The note also mentions Friday as a holiday for Columbus commemorations and other regional updates.
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