New Georgia editor chosen as president of press group
The Georgia Press Association elected Col. W. L. Glessner of Americas as its president at Savannah, with Col. J. H. Estill of the Savannah News declining re election. Glessner, born 1840 in Delaware Ohio, built the Recorder in Americus into a daily, promoted Georgia advantages to Northern settlers, led railroad and immigration efforts, and helped Americas grow.
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Savannah
J. H. Estill
Savannah News
Col. Estill
Col. W. L. Glessner
Americas
Col. Glessner
Georgia
Illinois
W. L. Glessner
Delaware
Ohio
Findlay
Americus
Recorder
Gleasner
Bureau of Immigration
Central Railroad
Kansas City
St. Louis
Shoes Sale Optimism From Wheatley Footwear
A vintage ad-style notice from Wheatley promotes a shoe sale touting deep discounts and flexible payment on every pair. It lists broad customer appeal from babies to working men, claiming superior stock and custom-made fits while praising Mr John Dantei as the shoe man to consult.
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John Dantei
Wheatley
Notorious Negro Politician Dave Dudley Goes to Washington
Dave Dudley travels to the Federal Capital as a lobbyist amid a campaign against the compound-lard measure. Backed by southern interests, he aims to block the bill that would harm cotton seed oil industries and affect black and white communities alike. Dudley’s secretive departure and payment details surface as the lobbying effort unfolds in Congress.
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Dave Dudley
Washington
Federal
Dave
Belef
Americus
South
Congress
Southern
Dusky Dave
Buck
Editors Excursion from Key West to Havana
The Georgia Press party arrives by steamer Olivette after a smooth voyage from Tampa. Florida’s orange groves show frost damage. Moorish styled hotel shines at Tampa. writers praise the voyage and comfort aboard the Olivette, expecting Havana by tomorrow morning.
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Fun
Georgia Press Party
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Neptune
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St. Augustine
Sanford
Florida
Georgia
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McGinty
Glessner
Politics in Schley candidates for senator and rep
Ellaville correspondent notes that Northern seems to have the inside track for governor, with Charlie likely unopposed for Congress. Crisp is favored for governor, rotation favors Schley for senator, with Hudson Battle Cheney and Murray potential candidates. For representative, Hud son and McCrory lead, others expected as voters choose. Also a medical warranty for Dr Bull’s Worm Destroyer noted by J P Clement.
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Ellaville
The
Columbus Enquirersun
Northen
Charlie
Congress
C. F. Crisp
Schley
C. B. Hudson
C. L. Battle
J. M. Cheney
W. D. Murray
T. G. Hudson
Col
W. H. McCrory
Longstreets Letter Hits Republican Southern Policy
Gen Longstreet's letter, summarized in telegraphic columns, stirs Republican circles by questioning administration policy and its push to drive respected men from the South. The piece notes Buck faces trouble from the letter and mentions P P P blood cleansing remedies. Alliance Day at Albany Chautauqua drew praise for speeches by Livingston and Northen. Americus faces no internal fights amid strong industrial growth.
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Bons Buck
South
Buck
Albany Chautauqua
Livingston
Northen
Americus
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