Georgia and Georgia people in 1886 praise immigration and commerce
The Am ericus Recorder notes heavy southbound travel from northern visitors to Georgia and Florida, praises Senator Brown’s stance against silver suspension, and reports on Col Edmund Richardson’s death. It highlights W and A railroad publicity, Columbus anniversary debates, Columbus day observances, and advertising through Ohio and Pennsylvania farmer excursions to Georgia.
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Georgia
Florida
Brown
Senate
Southern Industry Gains as Freight Car Contract Goes East
A Virginia firm wins the contract to build five hundred freight cars for New England lines, signaling a shift in regional industry. The piece notes southern manufacturing growth and a potential reversal of buying patterns, with commentary on House committee actions and a New York driven silver coinage lobbying scheme that did not sway the Speaker.
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New England
Virginia
Carlisle
New York City
Advertising's lasting impact on immigration and property
A Prairie Farmer reprint outlines how promotional advertising gradually builds interest in Southwest Georgia. A reader from Carron Kansas notes his intent to subscribe after reviewing a map and country description, citing northern winters driving migration to milder South. He urges continued circulation of regional resources and advantages to inform prospective settlers.
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Georgia
Prairie Farmer
Chicago
Carron
Kansas
W. DL. Glessner
Sma l
The
South
Growth of cotton seed oil industry since 1880
The Manufacturers' Record cites growth from 40 mills with 3.56 million dollars capital to 146 mills and 10.79 million dollars. Texas shows the largest gain with 82 mills and nearly 2 million added, while Florida Georgia North and South Carolina show growth since 1880. The St Louis Republic argues against crop mortgages, urging South farmers toward financial independence and cheaper living to enable profitable planting without debt.
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Florida
Georgia
North
South Carolina
Texas
Arkansas
Alabama
Georgian
St. Louis Republican
South
Northwest
Kansas
Illinois
West
A Plea For The Rich In A Balancing View
A concise essay argues that rich men enable railroads factories and large enterprises and fund calamity relief. It warns against universal riches or poverty, notes that riches often arise from economy and prudence, and credits wealthy savers with supporting colleges churches and hospitals while urging balanced judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Galveston
Presidential Succession Bill Advances Toward Law
The House has passed the Senate bill regulating presidential succession and awaits the President's signature. The law would appoint the Secretary of State as acting President after death of the President and Vice President, followed by the Secretary of the Treasury. The change keeps the office within the last winning party and ends doubt over succession. Savannah Times reports Senator Colquitt says the President may shift policy on removals from presidential offices, expecting a broader change in the personnel of such positions.
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House
Senate
Washington
Savannah Times
Colquitt
Repubican
Fire at Bibb Cotton Factory in East Macon
Daily Recon reports a major fire at the Bibb Cotton Factory dye house in East Macon. Only two companies fought the blaze. the dye house burned but the main structure largely survived. Loss estimated at 300 in building and 700 in stock, insured. Residents fear rising fires amid push for a paid department as volunteers struggle in cold.
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Macon
East Macon
Bibb Cotton Factory
East Macon Company
Hook and Ladder Company
Clevery
Walla
Ralston’s Hall
Chicago
Nemo
Needham’s Failure Chapter IX A Strange Meeting
In Hampstead a bird catcher finds the body of a gentleman near Jack Straw’s Castle. John Needham is among the suspects as a newspaper and a politician named Wilfred Green discuss him. A spiritist link fuels fear that a public inquest will reveal the truth.
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Jack Straw
Hempstead Bowl
Portland
Norbury
Nesdham
Lvorpool
Liverpool
Evopin
Nedlham
Gene Dleman
Needham
Mr. Needham
John Needham
Greeon
Wilfred Green
Sam
Harwood
Neadham
Berar
Neatham
Neelham
M. P
the Times
Kate Norbury
Inquest On Hampstead Master Seeks Cause Of Death
The Hampstead inquest heard testimony on a deceased master named at Portland Place. Witnesses described the scene at the house and the baroque details of the body, with evidence pointing to possible poisoning by bitter almonds. The coroner criticized morbid curiosity shown at the scene and noted no signs of a struggle.
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Ing
Ibo Baly
Henry Ani
Hampstead
Piace
Het James Rogers
Houss
Portland Place
John Nosdt
Bis
Leighton Buzzarian
Rogers
Debretary
Toms Coffe
Nos
Nolan
Cochman
Tunter
Thomas Robbins
Hs Rail Bo
Ticxhoel Court
Tito
Drusgist
Yrith Pops
Alos
Gorse
Gor
Jones
Jabez Northwick
Hampatoad
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Greenback Party
Col
Edmund Richardson
Mississippi
Col. Richardson
Atlanta
Ohio
Joseph M. Brown
Western & Atlantic Road
Roa
Kennesaw Mountain
State of
America
Christopher Columbus
C. A. Estabrook
Pennsylvania
Telegraph
Geremiag
Ladies Island
Terrell
Josxenx Hatton
Join Needham, Esq
Hampstead Heath
Hampstead Workhouse
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