Labor disputes and cotton trade report from March 1556
The article compiles Bradstreet figures on 52,810 idle workers tied to strikes and lockouts in various industries, including 9,000 railroad workers and 4,000 nailers. It notes arbitration as a potential remedy, details wage disputes and nonunion labor effects, and covers cotton market movements, port receipts, and inland stock changes. It also reports on Albany newspapers, political notes, and international immigration commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradstreet
Knights of Labor
Pallers and Reaper Manufacturing Lockonte
the Chronicle
Liverpool
Manchester
Governor Race Narrowing Proposals Face Local Resistance
Judge Simmons proposal to confine the gubernatorial race to few counties meets mixed support as outside counties wish a voice. Gov. McDaniel informs Hon. A. R. Lawton he is not seeking re election. Augusta Chronicle backs Bacon for Governor. State Baptist Convention to meet in Rome on April 22.
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Judge Simmons
McDaniel
A. R. Lawton
Savannah
State Baptist Convention
Rome
Fannie Smith Rich and Govnor in Albany’s Moral Lens
In Albany a socialite called on a governor and allegedly forced him to sign a bill by the threat of exposure. The tale contrasts Parisian charm with Albany’s moral scrutiny and notes the governor’s sign after her playful coercion. The Philadelphia Ledger comments on President Cleveland’s first year, praising a steady, conservative administration amid trade and policy context.
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Georgia
New York
Gus
Givernor
Cineail Enquirer
Fannie Smith Rich
St. Paul
Frat
Trimble
Paris
Albany
The
Philadelphia Ledger
Outcast London and Oddities From Virginia Farm Life
A fragment shows London slums praised for reform and mentions Brown's Iron Bitters as a blood purifier. It also tells a Virginia City tale of a janitor losing at cards after a rat emerges from a pocket cheese clue. A Virginia goose farm case notes 5000 geese in 8000 acres and feather collection for quilts.
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London
B. J. Strange
Stark Lake
Florida
Brown
King
Virginia City Court House
Tom Gracey
Gracey
Virginia
Philadelphia
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Sold By Dr Eldridge Irwinton
Bucklen's Arnica Salve claimed as the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers boils rheumatic pains fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded at 25 cents per box. Sold by Dr. E J Eldridge and Mrs Martha Easom of Irwinton. A water bucket in use since Sherman’s march through Georgia is noted.
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Bucklen
Arnica
E. J. Eldridge
Martha Easom
Irwinton
Sherman
Georgia
Corm
Ehell
Alould
Cardleas
Aspen
Addres
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Jons Recorper
Olesseer
Rial Organ of
City of Americus
Sumter County
Webster County
Sday
Miikos
Orth
McIntosh
News and Advertiser
Hanlon
News and
Haslon
Townshend
Illinois
F. D. Stephenson
James theCartney
Congress
New York Herald
John Russell
Young
United States
China
Great Britain
India
Mr. Young
Hong Kong
Africa
St. Louis
Augbsta
Bacon
Ames
Tmnt Ea
Sien Eee Sri Cmax the
Futele
Granata
John A. Cobb
Henry R. Johnson
Samuel H. Hawkins
Uris B. Harrold
Toho W. Sheffield
Henry Cley
Wiliam J. Glessner
Ervin J Elderidge
George W. Glover
Charles M. Wheatley
John Windsor
Toomas Harrold
Southwest
Georgis Immigration and Land Ars
Americus
J.E. D. Sarre
H Autex
Jordan & Ford
Plymouth Rock
Filmouth
Louisiana
Sats Lottery Company
Oglesby
Louisiana National Bank
B. Kresbedy
State National Bank
A. Bald
New Orleans National Bank
Legiatetare
Aden
Vals
Sda S
Aera
Cariral Prez
Olabs Pheale
New Oritane
el T
Aess
Addroese M.A. Dauphin
New Orleans
Pau
Puke
P.O
Moey Odesayaa
Addriss
Orleans
Gang Ot
Allsnts
Birmingham
Ala
J. J, Hinds CO
Proprietors
Eureka
Ize
Garag
Baecaus
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