Political and crime notes from the 1885 Georgia and national scene
The page reports Governor hopefuls in Augusta and Thomas Eason seeking U S district attorney post in Georgia. It notes Grant's improving health, tensions between England and Russia affecting cotton, and a hanging in Camilla. It cites reform moves in Philadelphia and New Orleans against prize fighting and Michigan election forecasts. It mentions a Detroit political controversy over offensive partisanship and charges by Ex Mayor Thompson against Collector Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Thompson
Detroit
James H. Stone
First Internal Revenue District of
Michigan
Thompson
Clans of the Valley stir Georgia politics in editorial note
A Macon Telegraph editorial surveys how the so called clans of the valley influence Georgia politics. It cites Bainbridge Democrat Albany News and Advertiser Marietta Journal and Gazette reports of Captain Jim Blount and the valley gathering, noting secrecy and no mass convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Simmons
Barnesville
Gazette
Jim Blount
Captain Blount
The
Georgia Pine Becomes Northern Favorite in Flooring and Doors
A writer recalls early warnings about Georgia yellow pine and notes rising Northern demand for narrow pine strips used in flooring and door panels. The resin rich timber ages well, can be steamed or seasoned, and may outperform white pines as South supplies grow critical. Officials urge Southern support for education at the World Exposition to benefit schools and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
The
Florida Chautauqua
Friends of Popular Education
South
America
Immigrant Aid and Consul Appointments Draw Attention
The Perry Home Journal urges sustained immigration efforts to Houston County with expanded distribution. President Cleveland announces new U S consuls general and consuls overseas, plus appointments in other departments amid party guidance.
Georgia Bid Results And Jewish Church Conference
The Atlanta Constitution lists bidders on state bonds with many from Georgia and bids ranging from par to 1064 on five percent bonds. Fred Wolffe of New York with a $175000 deposit proposes to take the entire issue in four and a half percent bonds at par with deliveries in July 1885 January 1886 and July 1886. State Treasurer Hardeman notes a 4 percent at par equals 108.19 for 5 percent bonds, this rate could place Georgia ahead financially. Also reported is a Southern Hebrew clergymen conference in New Orleansเพื่อ promote Jewish church interests with a planned association constitution for rabbinical exchange, literary work, and schools, with Philadelphia also hosting a similar conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Atlanta Constitution
Fred Wolffe
New York
Hardeman
Georgia
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Grant’s uncertain recovery spurs talk of California trip
Reports say General Grant shows faint improvement after illness described as ulcerated sore throat not cancer. A hopeful path emerges for a possible California trip if health continues to improve. Meanwhile many seek post office inspector positions and Vilas favors a special exam to ensure qualified, non civil service appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
California
Post Office
Civil Service
Vilas
Cotton mills prosper in the South despite gloom
The Bibb Manufacturing Company plans a capital increase of 150000 after reporting good profit last year. Columbus factories remain prosperous. Cotton margins are tight but most Southern mills still earn some profit. The Confederate bazaar in Baltimore raised nearly 15000 in five days, with total earnings projected at 25000 to 40000. Georgia table alone sent 882.47 by Saturday night, the highest among states, reflecting strong Georgia support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hamilton
Beaufort
Jacksonboro
C. Hamilton
Hampton
South Carolina
United States
Cincinnati
Ohio
Durham
the Treasury
South
Bibb Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Baltimore
Georgia
Friends of
Alpine Edelweiss Souvenir Unfolds Across a Family Tale
A narrator recalls acquiring a fabric edelweiss from a tall, youthful mountaineer among Alpine immigrants. He hides the gift in a silk handkerchief and imagines its value, while the Family dissects its origin from Geneva, Interlaken, Lucerne, or Paris, and questions its authenticity and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edelweiss
Broadway
New York
Sean Z
Normandie
Switzerland
Alpenstocks
Europe
Tiffany
Geneva
Interlaken
Lucerne
Paris
Exploring South America and Johnsons Speech Highlights
The text discusses lesser explored regions of South America including Patagonia and the Xingu river, noting explorers like Gusfeldt and Whymper, and disputing map accuracy. It then shifts to Andrew Johnson's 1860s senatorial speech, describing his two-tone delivery, regional pronunciations, rambling style, and surprising effectiveness despite flaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Johnson
Tennessee
Horrid Inpertinence at the Metropolitan Opera Box
A box holder defends loud conversations during performances saying she pays 1000 for her box and can do as she pleases while others pay 1 and may leave. The piece reveals satirical commentary from Emerson on hearth warmth and domestic happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Metropolitan Opera House
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Americus
W. L. Glesbner
Ral
Sumter County
Augusta Chronicle
Constitutionalist
H. H. Carlton
England
Russia
Atlanta Journal
Mose Keaton
Peter Johnson
Camilla
Central Asia
St. Louis
Col
Thomas Eason
Telfair County
Southern District of Georgia
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit Free Press
Morse
Cooley
Perry Home Journal
Perry Board of Statistics and Information
Houston County
Perry
James M. Morgan
Australia
Melbourne
Jacob Mueller
Frankfort-on the-Main
Germany
Chas. Wagner
Missouri
Toronto
Thos. Welch
Arkansas
Hamilton
Canada
Francis H. Wigfall
Maryland
Leeds
C. Thomas
Wisconsin
Prague
Austria-Hungary
Richard Stock‘ton
New Jersey
Rotterdam
Wm. Slade
Brussels
Belgium
J. Harvey Brigham
Law Department
del Norte
Mexico
W. J. Black
Delaware
Nuremberg
Francis Wharton
Pennsylvania
Department of State
Henry W. Hobson
Denver
Georgia Temperance Association
Atlanta
General Assembly
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Demetret
Africa
South America
Gusfeldt
Argentine Pampas
Pacific Ocean
Straits of Magellan
Imhurn
Roraima
Herr von den Steinen
Dr. Claus
Xingu
Amazon
Mr. Whymper
Trim
Agassiz
George M. Stanley
Troy
Greece
Ren
Perley Poore
Emerson
Jade
Davenper
Landreth and
J. A
D. F. Davenport
Lamar Street
Buena Vista
Lesto Buena Vista
Putnam
LaUrosse
Anderson
Kilavi
Uuing
Buena Vieta
Eilaville
Tanve LaCrosse
Andersonville
Pth Amth
Painam
God
Macon
W. Cockrelt Intendent
Fretwell & Smith
Forsyth Street
TS Florists
Chae, N. Woodraff & Co
D. B. Woodraff
Vineville
Porsyad
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