Georgia editorials and political notes 1887
The issue notes Secretary Lamar and Mrs. Gen. Holt marrying in Macon, Georgia. It reports on railroad presidents’ salaries, Buck Heard the Athens newsboy’s notable size, and updates on editors Blackburn and Christopher. It mentions Cox’s farm yields, a New York loss estimate, and pension actions for Gen. Logan’s widow and Gen. Blair’s widow. Senate discussions on pensions and Democratic banquets in Columbus with Judge Thurman highlighted. Illinois and Michigan senatorial uncertainties include Farwell in Chicago and Governor Ogleby’s name mentioned.
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New York
Illinois
Michigan
B. Farwell
Chicago
West
Ogleeby
Farwell
Reflections on News Reporting and Public Corrections
A reader letter discusses how reporters need cooperation to publish accurate news. It cites a Georgia railroad accident story and a prominent Atlanta editor, arguing information from officials helps avoid misleading reports. The piece endorses prompt, full details and notes resistance harms press and public trust.
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Atlanta Constitution
Jim Skinner
Skinner
Georgia
Wells
Blankity Blank
Macon Telegraph Defends Constitution in Courier Journal Dispute
The Macon Telegraph defends the Atlanta Constitution against the Louisville Courier Journals criticisms of its old sites of TS83. It praises the Constitution as a young convert and says the remarks reveal its progress over three years, while labeling the Courier Journal overs hauling and partisan.
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Macon Telegraph
Atlanta Constitution
Louisville Courier Journal
Constitution
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Telegraph
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Farmers plan yearly strides and loan needs
Farmers map the coming year focusing on how much land one mule can till and how much produce an acre can yield, but most plans center on how much money they can borrow against crops not yet planted.
Five Sailors Rescued After Overboard Incident at Brunswick
Five drunken sailors fell overboard from a vessel at Brunswick Saturday night but were rescued by small boats.
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Brunswick
Georgia News Bits From Brunswick To Macon
A Brunswick young man reportedly devours thirty bananas in one sitting. Augusta Chronicle hints Capt Raoul would be a fine railway commissioner. Macon group contemplates forming an antis tabling society. Darien boom logs and timber measured in December. Kimball House taxes rise from 4500 to 6509. Atlanta real estate boom cited by John Johnson as antiquated. Baldwin county tale of two faithful ex-slaves banked 100 for their old master. Douglas man prays God to paralyze him and is struck immobile. daughter Miss Rhody Burkett dies soon after. Hawkinsville ferryman Mr Burkett, famed for strength and guns, cursed God and collapsed. doctors call it visitation of God. locals quote sermons.
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Darien
Kimball House
Atlanta
John Johnson
Baldwin County
Willia Burkett
Douglas
Coffee County
Rhody Burkett
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Ocmulgee River
Gen Alexander backs immigration growth for Georgia rail lines
Savannah News reports Gen Alexander, new President of the Central road, favors immigrations moves along the line with cheap rates. The Record-Prospect notes Georgia rail authorities should promote settlement, boosting local freight and travel. Letters from the North seek rates for small parties considering Georgia settlements, revealing ticket prices to Florida often cheaper than to Americus.
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Georgia
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Americus
Buckien Arnica Salve Seeks Refund Guarantee
An advertisement touts Buckien arnica salve for cures of bruises ulcers sores and skin eruptions including salt rheum fevers and chaps with a money back guarantee and price shown as 25 cents per box sold by De KB J Eldridge.
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Americus Compress Company Petition for Charter
In SUMETR county the petitioners seek incorporation as The Americus Compress Company to compress cotton for shipment in Americus. W M Hit Basco Mynot MM B Council J J Wane Awos K Clarks and Samuel McGurrity request twenty year charter with capital of 30000 dollars fully paid, with stock increase power to any amount up to 50000 dollars, rights and powers of corporations under Georgia law, filed December 16, 1886, before J A Aller Clerk.
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Americus Compress Company
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Mnmter Superior Court
J. AL Aller
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