Various 1886 U S political and economic notes
An assortment of brief items from the period cites official organs of Sumter and Webster counties, March 10. It covers the Baptist State Convention in Albany on April 21, rail strikes delaying business, President Cleveland’s planned Southern visit, Boulanger’s name origin, Supreme Court tax limits on out-of-state drummers, potential Senate bid by Gen Mahone, a Kentucky vagrant sale, Mrs Becx’s death, and remarks on diversified farming, tariffs, and currency debates.
Railroad value boosts Dooly and Wilcox lands and bond issue
The article notes advanced real estate values in Dooly and Wilcox counties after the A. P. & L. line, claiming timber and land worth more post survey. It cites the U.S. Treasurer redeeming trade dollars, criticizes brokers for delays, and mentions Crisp's effort to secure government payments from railroads. It also covers remarks on cranks, Armour and Co, and Senator Daniel B Lucas of West Virginia with his education and career.
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Dooly
Wilcox
United States
Daniel B Lucas
West Virginia
Jefferson County
Virginia
University of Virginia
Charlestown
Richmond
Henry L Brooke
Standard Oil Company
Congress
Railroad
Greely
Tilden
Cleveland
University of West Virginia
L. L
Prosperity Forecasts From Mr G L Austin Prophet
A columnist based on 25 years of history predicts a shift from 1887 onward. The forecast traces gradual stock and wage trends, immigration, and failures through 1896, with optimism for prosperity turning toward a possible low mood by mid decade. The piece notes expected inflation, business boom, and cautious guidance from wise men.
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G. L. Austin
Boston Herald
Austin
The Great Preacher Dead Henry Ward Beecher Dies in Brooklyn
Henry Ward Beecher died at his Brooklyn home on Tuesday morning at 9 30 from a stroke of apoplexy suffered Saturday night The nation mourns a renowned preacher who preached humanity and love over creed His impulsive nature drew enemies in youth but fewer in later years His death ends a long controversial but influential life
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Henry Ward Beecher
Brooklyn
America
Refined cruelty in commentary on protection and rail passes
The piece rails at the Atlanta Constitution defense of its convert policy praising railroads and social clubs while mocking free trade critics. It notes passes on railroads persist despite laws, recounts a Chicago meet where Western lines tried to ban passes, and cites a thousand mile ticket scheme as proof.
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Atlanta Constitution
Macon Telegraph
Chicago
Sia
Nat
Southern Real Estate Boom Responds to Industry Growth
The article argues that rising real estate values in the South reflect improved business prospects, new industries, and capital investment. It notes greatest gains in mineral districts and cites broader regional progress, including a reflections on local newspaper editor success, a humorous anecdote about a book agent, and details of The Louisiana State Lottery distribution in New Orleans with a $535,000 prize pool.
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New Orleans
M. A. Dauphin
Advertised Letters in Sumter County Georgia 1887
The following unclaimed letters remain at the Americus Post Office and will be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not picked up within thirty days. Names listed include Elbert Allen, Mrs Charlie Baisdan, C. B. Bailey, Robert Brooks, Harriett Blanch, Savannah Davis, Annie Foster, Willis Haynes, Fannie Harris, Katie Harris, Mary Jones, Josephine Lee, Mattie Moamy, Maria Mulgothey, Orig Ricecul, C. T. Shingles, Wiles Shapeaire, and others in Georgia on March 6, 1887.
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State of Georgia
Sumter County
Americus Postoffice
Elbert Allen
Charlie Baisdan
Mra. BR
Basa
C. B. Bailey
Robert Brooks
Harriett Blanch
C—Crucker & Minking
D—Sivannah Davis
Misa Clifford Daun
Hawkins Letter Opposes Columbus Extension Alliance
In a March 8 1887 reply from Americus Georgia President Hawkins declines Columbus invitation to discuss extending the railroad from Antioch citing concern that Columbus Southern aims to parallel and compete with his line. He notes board decisions and urges the Columbus committee to proceed if they shoulder the enterprise burden and consider alliance benefits and outlets to Savannah Brunswick and Florida.
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Columbus Enquirer
Committee of the Americas
Preston and Lumkin Railroad
Columbus
Antioch
Hawkins
Americus
Messrs
W. J. Watt
Columbus Southern Railway
Columbus Southern
Savannah
Brunswick
Florida
Georgia Midland
Tam
H. Hawkins
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AJ Hudson
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JJ Smith
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E Sullivan
Jorenb Mulhollan JR Battle
HH Glover
Jd Nicholson
JP Chapman
A K Schumpert
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Aevu T Wheatley
Dej
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J W Harris
J B Beott
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DE Dunbar
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G A Williams
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RS Oliver
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Atlanta
United States of America
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N. C. Barnett
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Coun'y
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W. H. Cosby
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