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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1886
Page
4
The Hayne Literary Circle of Augusta aims to erect a monument over Paul Hamilton Hayne’s grave in Augusta Cemetery. James R. Randall chairs the committee appealing for contributions to fund the project. The piece also reviews politics, tariff talk and forecasts a distant prophetic timeline from a pre millennial view.
The Athens Banner Watchman argues against current law restricting concealed weapons for officers. It says officers rarely carry concealed arms due to belt and visibility requirements. The piece urges amendment or repeal, noting sheriffs and patrols faced with armed criminals and the impracticality of rigid gear.
The Constitution's special correspondent surveys brief remarks from Carlisle Randall Morrison Breckinridge Reed Long Hewitt and others on the presidents tariff revision plan and its impact. They describe the message as strong prudent and timely with calls for quick action and civil service reform.
The Atlanta Constitution is accused of pressuring Harrell over bonds tied to the Marietta and North Georgia railroad, but an investigative committee finds no proof of Harrell’s wrongdoing. It uncovers payments to the paper, appointments tied to its influence, and rail negotiations yielding fees, with several allies placed in awkward positions. Other items note Prussia’s political penalties, Louisiana counties aiding railroads, rising steel rail production, and Atlanta described as Dryville amid election day saloons disputes.
The Southern man Jefferson Davis voices support for education but rejects national government involvement. The New York Herald endorses his stance, saying Southern states must fund schools themselves amid a changing era. The Macon Telegraph notes the Herald's stance and recalls 1865, while Savannah Times follows a quarrel between Glessner and Rockwell over sourcing grand jury presentments. Patti concert ticket sales in Baltimore reach $6,100 on the first day, with a potential $10,000. seats priced at 2 to 5 dollars, speculators asking up to 10. Savannah river drought lowers water depth, making the river salty up to Fort Oglethorpe. George T. Jackson, embezzling former president of Augusta’s Enterprise factory, is pardoned by Gov. Gordon after a seven-year sentence. The note ends with a local ad about fashion fabrics and gloves.
Glover withdraws from the mayoral race citing prudential reasons and family afflictions. He criticizes a costly, heated campaign funded by supporters and notes failures of an executive committee to raise funds. He warns of manipulation by business leaders and the need to pay for votes, including liquor and bribes, to secure majorities.
The piece records G W Grover announcing his political withdrawal and reflecting on the defeat of his ticket. It criticizes corruption in mayoral races, calls for citizens to resist bought offices, and credits the Recorder for standing firm against bribery while urging a ticket of reform to emerge.
Complete list of unclaimed letters remaining in the Americus Post Office Georgia Sumter County. Names include Mrs Sallie Byrd Warren Byrd Paton Broxton Charl Bonnold Mrs Nelson Bright Babe Brown M W Bryant Mrs Ells Clark Miss Mary Carrenton Mrs M Carter M L Cook W W Daniela Thomas Darrison Davis Fulton Walter H Fence Uverry Grant Mrs Sussie Grant Miss Cheney Harrell Nora E Howe Thomas Horn Thomas J Horn Tilman Jones Miss Channey Johnson Mra Nora Kendrick Derhan Lawls Mobboy Lina Melutirs & Heath Griffin Mannold A D M McGarrow Lizzie More Miss M M Manson J B Murphey Jr Owena Muss Miss Marty Jane Mitell Wordley Munns O D J Oliver P J W Parker Mrs M A Reynolds B Crone's Smich Frank Tomey White Wilkinson cd In calling Courtoss Letters please any advertise 4 O Roxey P Mt Americus Ga Dec 5 1886
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