State News Briefs From Georgia And Beyond
Gen Harrison heads to Washington from Indianapolis on Monday. Macon hosts the next state fair October 25 to November 1. The President signed the bill admitting four new states with a ceremonial eagle feather pen. Col Lucius M Lamar dies in Macon. Columbus Southern railroad work progresses. grading beyond Columbus five miles. New Hampshire Massachusetts and Pennsylvania to vote on male liquor prohibition within four months. A Dawson man offers his 1300 pound three year old heifer to a finer one in Southwest Georgia. Twenty five Mormons depart Augusta for Utah after selling all property. Macon whreimen plan four days of bicycle races at the state fair. Thieves in Brunswick steal over twenty feet of city attorney’s brick sidewalk. Webster county tie Pasmore Marshall settled by governor Gordon. Marshall to serve until another term. Pasmore to run again in 1890. Four new states admitted. North Dakota South Dakota Montana Washington gain one representative each, except South Dakota with two. New York Journal backs limited federal interference in Southern elections. Ohio’s woes continue with defaulter James M Lane, who fled to Canada with 447,000 and left a similar deficit in Pieaway county. Tom and Welk Lovejoy start fruit confectionery business in Hawkinsville. profits from just three months. Griffin Sun praises state railroad resolutions. Atlanta Constitution and Augusta Chronicle call them broader and more favorable to railroads.
Cotton Palace at Lafayette Square Showcases Louisiana Life
A proposed Cotton Palace in New Orleans aims to mirror northern ice and midwestern corn displays. The six week exhibit would feature cotton processing, cane and rice farming, Native American crafts, Acadian weaving, and Acadiana customs with live demonstrations and entertainments. The event would be both state fair and entertainment venue with various performances nightly. The article also notes the Direct Tax Bill headed to President Cleveland for signature, proposing $17,633,078.32 to be disbursed and $2,461,321.68 canceled, totaling $20,000,000, with Southern states to receive about $3.5 million if enacted.
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A Straw Foresees Southern Immigration Wave
The Atlanta Constitution reports a Northern forecast of a Southern immigration surge as the Detroit Free Press editor C B Lewis suggests a March visit to promote new homes in the South. Northern readers are urged to organize and welcome summer homes as growth and wealth for the state appear on the horizon. The Salvation Army has reached Fort Valley.
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Whence Shall We Be Peopled in the South
A discussion argues white immigration as a remedy to South to balance negro population. It notes historical westward migration by Southern whites, current shifts toward the South, and the decline of inter-state westward movement. Also references a New York bill for high presidential and cabinet salaries and a Wright report on rising divorce rates.
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Dogs in the Manger in Georgia Rail Deals Debate
The True Citizen argues against anti Inman opposition to the Central railroad purchase and Savannah Brunswick outlets. It says outsiders will help Georgia only if local capital is trusted and allowed to build up resources. It warns against crippling ventures and urges Georgia to welcome investment to strengthen state rail links and economy.
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