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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1884
Page
2
The meeting of Americus business leaders to discuss an outlet to the East concluded with strong resolve that the city will secure a competitive eastern route. Officials say the demand for reliable transit remains urgent, and local merchants press for a decisive, shared plan to push the project forward.
A historic profile outlines John Jacob Astor's vast holdings valued in the millions, including Astor House and the Guarantee and Indemnity Building. It notes taxes on over 50 million in real estate, widespread ownership from Broadway to Wall Street, and an income model based on 10 percent returns from properties. The piece describes his tall figure, neat dress, and private life, highlighting philanthropy and a quiet, charitable influence across New York institutions. It also mentions his residences at 838 Fifth Avenue and 21 West 26th Street, his wife’s illness, and his Rhinecliff country seat on the Hudson with expansive grounds.
An important meeting was held here with representatives of lines carrying watermelons, and an adjourned session from Jacksonville. Whites head, of Central Railroad, presided, and Mr Olburn of Southern participated, signaling negotiations on melon transport rates.
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