Americus Georgia Promoted as Thriving Southern Hub
The article extols Americus in Sumter County Georgia as a growing rail junction near Macon and Andersonville, highlighting its mild climate, fertile agriculture, diverse crops, pear orchards, sugar cane, cotton, and booming real estate. It notes a population over 8000, rising dwellings, a brick Windsor Hotel, a three marble post office, and robust public services including schools, churches, a newspaper, opera house, and utilities.
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Americus
Sumter
Georgia
Central
Savannah
Montgomery
Macon
Andersonville
Flavie
Tromasville
Cilwate
Virginia
Tennessee
Confederacy
Egypt
South
Mexten
Rynabon
Leite
Demas
Cam Supply
Etty Hall
Windsor Hotel
DeSoto
Atlanta
Ratannah
Ovathes
Inlet
Ata
Lin Mercantile Parentia
Judlelows
Mallia and
Toduserious
Tegtonston
Ad Vateatre
Murderer Collier Captured After Manhunt in Georgia Swamps
Nathan Wynn, a peaceful elder on the Felder plantation, was killed by Henry Collier who fled but was tracked to his father’s home. Deputies and city officers cornered Collier in a cupboard and he surrendered without resistance, awaiting jail in Sumter County. Authorities say Collier’s act was murder and the penalty is expected.
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Nathan Wynn
Nathan Wye
Felder
Henry Collier
Buck
Sumter County
McArthur
Leslie
Collier
Gallberry
Lieut
Wheeler
St. F. Mc- Matt
Diale Speer
Mr. Johnson
Collor
Interior Department
Cullier
Americus
Allante
Leas
Little Georgia Magnet thrills Milledgeville crowd
Milledgeville Ga October 24 Mrs Annie Abbott known as the Little Georgia Magnet delighted a packed theater lifting six to eight men with ease by pressing against a ball. Committees of citizens failed to immobilize her and cheers followed her feats.
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Milledgeville
Macenceone
Annie Abbott
Dorye
Abnott
Lin Bap Baptist Church
New York Mews Boosts Morale in Browawick Epidemic News
The report from Browawick dated October 2 indicates improving conditions and brighter prospects for relief efforts. Health officials note 700 total cases, 9 percent mortality, with 41 discharges and 20 under treatment. a petition to allow Dr Jones to use Oxydon treatment seeks removal of practice restrictions.
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Browawick
Board of Health
Jones
Murray
Jesup
Deficiency Bill and Ship Transfer Highlight Senate
The Senate reported the urgent deficiency bill with amendments and passed them. A joint resolution transferring the model battleship Illinois to Illinois for naval needs was reported and approved. Figures include nominations to the United States committee and March dates. Local items mention Daisy Garland's remains and a Florida police case.
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Wasitxerox
Senate
Ilinois
Wolttt
Ambassador Runyon Meets German Emperor in Informal Reception
The United States ambassador Theodore Runyon arrived at Potapam with Baron Von Bieberstein and Baro Usedom. He was received by Emperor William at the new palace in a cordial audience, with praise for U.S. ministries and Germanys exhibit in Chicago. The visit included private talks lasting about 23 minutes and a later exchange with Chancellor von Caprivi.
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Rk, Evans
Vreeland
William
Banyon
United States
Mr. Runyon
Germany
Chicago
Runyon
City Court Debate Divides Americus Residents
In a lengthy letter chain RL Maynard defends a proposed city court for Americus. He compares costs to the county and superior courts, notes tax impact and jury needs, and cites grand jury input. He challenges criticisms by Cal and others while linking reform to county authority and possible repeal efforts.
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Abellade
Cal
Maynard
Macon
Atlanta
Superior Court
Americus
Jarora
Dows
Ned
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Bailey & Campbell
Toe
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Geo. D
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Wheatleys
Worth
Aportea Motel
CTIA
Fea Wal
Jon
Whaley
D Windy
Matthews
Kentuck
Jo Jeane
Cassimere
Sytaraup
Pantal
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Georgia Loan and Trust Company
Ebenezerture
WM. Knapp
Coleman
Treat & Gen
JK Bivins
OitOer
Stephen S. Ships
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Cashiey
Wyatington
Warren
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Drectors
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JR. Stapleton
A Fricker
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GA. Huntington
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Prank Shemeld
Janibee Lott Warren
Ted
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S.J. Stapleton
Pulston
Tate
Georgia Magnet
NEW York Exchange
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Wall Street
Petar
Laminia
Oe Hose
California
Fi@ SYRUP CO
Sousruil
New York
Hangcom Carter
Waycram
Branswick
Herman Bchoenfed
Maryland
Riga
Rusda
Robert P. Pooley
Gleria Leone
Africa
David N. Buck
Melaga
Spain
Wastreatuy
Miss Garland
Citisens’ Bank of
Richmond
Otte HL
Waldren
Aloueta, Ua
Southern Jerlicy Coal Company
H.C. Roneyhee
K. Miller
John J. Sobes
Augustan Works
Teeta
Augusta
Avoorta
John Bence
Hertz Island
Bret John Dicks
Baurimome
Willam Sternhagen
Ranyon
Kaiser
Mr. Manyon
Barfles
Ailver
York
Washington University
Mgr. Satolli
Roman Catholic University
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Brasilian
Povermeet
Puew- Natic Torpedo and Construction Company
Paris
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Schweninger
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Lee
U. S
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