Greedy Green and the Western Union Telegraph Tale
An Atlanta piece discusses Norvin Green head of Western Union with satire on his contract terms and state law. It explains 1887 Georgia restrictions on delivering telegraphs, Supreme Court ruling on jurisdiction, and how delays or failures sparked costful suits.
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Atlanta
Norvin Green
Western Union Telegraph Company
Green
Faust
Georgia
New Jersey
Supreme Court
Taylor
Macon
Tts
Brunswick
Iso
Columbus Iron Works Ships Two Absorption Ice Machines
The Columbus iron works loaded two of Bratton's improved absorption ice machines for shipment on Wednesday. A 32 ton machine goes to Pittabug Pennsylvania and a 25 ton machine goes to Alleghany Pennsylvania. Every part of these machines is made in Columbus and the iron men of the north will be given a chance to see first class work from a Southern foundry.
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Columbus Iron Works
Btratton
Pittabug
Alleghany
Columbus
North
Next Congress and the coming Democratic victory
The New York World argues Republicans bluff about breaking the Solid South and notes Speaker Reed and allies stealing seats. It predicts a Democratic House elected by a solid majority next fall and vows vigorous, tireless campaign work across every district.
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New York
Reed
House
Democratic Party
United States
Prominent Patent Remedy Promises Relief from Nervous Discomfort
The advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a solution for nervous indigestion, fatigue, and sleeplessness. It claims to stimulate appetite, quiet nerves, act as a diuretic, aid digestion, and help overworked or aging individuals recover, also advising use by those exposed to harsh weather and by students and businesspeople.
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Cotton Ave
Americus, Ga
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TOM Guide
Bole
E. R. Schneider
EAGLE
J. W. Mize
Hawkins House
America
Garowel Aine Co
Hawkins
C. A. Brooks
Hawkins & Brooks
Americus
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Walia
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Champion Clothier and Furnisher
Forsyth St
James Fricker
BRO
Waterbury
Ary Department
Optical Department
Kimball
James Fricker & Bro
Wworek
Barlow Block
Americ
S.B. Hawkins, JR
the Butcher
Weslo and
Geanpia
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Jackson Street
Telegraph Office
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Americas
S and Loan Association
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