Georgia as Empire State of the South in Troy letter
A Troy Times letter from Macon Georgia extols the state as enterprising and prosperous, likening it to New York as the Empire State of the South. The writer praises Georgia’s climate, rail network, cheap land, low living costs, growing towns, and welcoming attitude for Northern migrants, urging migration for opportunity and wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y
Macon
Georgia
New York
South
Central Railroad
Seaboard City
Savannah
Augusta
Atlanta
Columbus
New York State
Dixie
Potomac River
Southern
Drapeau & Kowskiwitski
Smith & Jones
Loss of Stewart county trade threatens Americus rail ties
The Americus Preston and Lumpkin railroad formed to secure Stewart county trade once routed to Columbus. Rumors say a new line from Lumpkin to Pearson could shift that trade, risking relations with Stewart county and prompting calls for an alternative Lumpkin Pearson route to keep the exchange from Columbus. Local leaders seek authoritative assurances while avoiding further sidetracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus, Preston & Lumpkin
Americus
Stewart County
Columbus
Stewart
Georgia
Recorder
Hawkins
Lumpkin
Pearson
Americas
Beneath the Wheels Irvine Thompson Dies in Freight Accident
Irvine W. Thompson, a brakeman for the Southwestern road from Smithville, was killed Thursday night on top of freight train No. 35 near Macon. The accident occurred as the train cleared a bridge, Thompson failing to move in time, his body torn and mutilated beneath the cars. He was the son of W. W. Thompson and Mrs. A. S. Thompson of Smithville.
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Irvine W. Thompson
Americus
Smithville
Macon
Thompson
Atlanta
Albany
W. W. Son
le Vonte Nursery
A. 8. Thompson
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Two Invincibles
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W. D. Haynes & Son
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