Private executions law and regional notes from Georgia
A compact survey mentions Minnesota’s private executions law. It covers Macon events on May 2, a track-laying delay in Columbus, a postponed trial until June due to Col Rutherford, and local editorials on finances. It notes the Macon County Citizen’s first issue, court resignation plans of Judge Adams, and Captain Falligant as successor. It also cites letters denying Confederate desertion, political squabbles, Columbus’s progress, civil service reform, Bibb County politics, and Southern shifts away from jute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiness
Col. Rutherford
Woolfolk
A. Pratt Adams
Chatham Superior Court
Robert Falligant
Savannah
Georgia
Bumter County
Superior Court
Said County
G. Schofield
H. R Johnson
J. B. Felder
Irricus
County of
Sumter
State of Georgia
Leeton Park
Hollis
H Allen
Sumter Superior Court
Iss J
Allen
Semttzr Corr
Americus
Sumter Superior
J. B. Forrest
Sherif
Suuter
Tarley Place
ME. Darley
Dar.lvy
M. Darley
F. Darley
Rumter Superior Court
Edgar
Duncan
Petty
Thoa. Cobb
WinstTon County
L. C. Durham
J. L. C. Durham
Court of Orinary
Webster County
Algna
W. H. Cosby
A Plausible Plea For Americus and A M Road Policy
A letter urges fairness toward Americus Investment Co and the 8 A M railroad while challenging the A F extension to Cordele. The writer questions stock terms, argues Cordele would gain lower rates and trade, and backs a Montgomery routed path with a loan to extend lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Investment Company
Americus
Cordele
Americus Investment Co
A. P&l. Road
A. T
Investment Co
A. P. Co
Atlanta
Dooly
Wilcox
A. M
Montgomery
Savannah
New York Age Attacks President Policy on Colored Office Seekers
The New York Age denounces the President's policy toward colored office seekers and accuses the Republican press of cowardice. It claims the platform spared Southern Democrats while denying Southern colored Republicans. The piece notes the paper is not aligned with the administration. Georgia reports about 2400 maimed soldiers entitled to pensions this year, with total pensions around $150,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Age
Age
Georgia
Cotton Seed Oil Mills Boom Prompts Economic Debate
The cotton seed oil industry surges with plans for twelve new mills in the South at about 150000 dollars each and a Philadelphia firm with 2 million capital also set to build. The expansion risks upsetting the Cotton of Trust, while Charleston papers call for widespread mill growth. President Harrison proclaims a national day of prayer from 1 to 10 a m on the centennial of Washington's inauguration, urging nationwide commemoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Maltimore
Philadelphia
The
Charleston News and Courier
Harrison
United States
George Washington
New York City
Congress
Journal's answer on Williamson rail line compared to West Point Terminal
The Journal defends approving Williamson’s line as a interstate competitor avoiding consolidation to crush competition. It argues Olive bill could be used to justify large syndicates amid disputes over competition and notes public anger and discontent over government actions in Guthrie and Oklahoma land squatting. Describes pending violence risk as boomers clash with US officials and warned about Indian uprisings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Journal
Atlanta Journal
Williamson Railroad
Georgia
West Point Terminal
United States
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Endorsed by Local Resident
Personal letter from Mr N HL Frohlichstein of Mobile Alabama praising Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption after a severe bronchitis and catarrh attack and claiming instant relief and cure He notes trying other remedies without success and adds he also endorses Electric Bitters and Dr King s New Life Pills Trial bottles are available free at Dr E J Eldridge s Drug Store
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. HL. Frohlichstein
Mobile
Ala
Dr. King
Railroad rumors and political notes across southern lines
The article reports on a proposed lease of the Savannah and Griffin road by President Williamson of the Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus railroad, with guarantees to build the Macon and Covington line within six months. It covers bond issues for the Savannah and Western mortgage, past negotiations with Drexel Morgan & Co., and allocations for debt, extensions, and guarantees. It also notes Republican concerns in new states, Sunset Cox’s Dakota-Montana travels, Democratic optimism, and a vivid Oklahoma territorial scene with reporters racing to telegraph offices, plus steep prices for provisions as settlers push west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson
Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus
Savannah, Griffin and North Mabama
Savannah and
Griffin Road
Carrollton
Griffin
Macon and Covington
Monticello
The
New York Commercial Bulletin
Central
Western Consolidated
Mesars
Drexel, Morgan & Co
Goodwater
Georgia Railroad
Savannah and Western Railroad
Savannah
Americus
Americus and
Buena Vista
Columbus
Cox
Dakota
Montana
Wonderful Cures Sold by Local DrugGists in Rome Georgia
Wonderful Cures from W D Hoyt & Co. in Rome Georgia promote Dr King s New Discovery Electric Bitters and Bucklen s Amica Salve with four years of market success. Claims include several cures of pronounced consumption after limited bottle quantities. Guaranteed and sold by Dr E J Eldridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Hoyt & Co
Rome
Ga. Bay
Dr. King
Bucklen
E. J. Eldridge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mericy
Hlessner
Edster
Metal Organ of
Vidal
Sumter County
Ietal Organ
Ameriers Kreorden
Lee
Terrell
Stewart, Webster
Sedley
Minnesota
Albany
Macon
Buena Vista Patriot
Philadelphia Record
Macon County Citizen
Oglethorpe
Emmett Houser
Roger A. Pryor Han
Cadmus M. Wilcox
Dudley
Rengblican Party
Baltimore Sun
Columbus, Ga
Chattahoochee Valley
Board of Civil Service Commissioners
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Lucien B. Swift
Indiana
L. B. Thoman
Ohio
Robert A. Nisbet
Bibb County
Chamblias
Bibb
South Carolina
W. B. Burke
J. W. Burke
Ching
A. I. Parker
Huchow
Addie F. Gordon
Hiatplace
J.D. Kennedys
Tinitel
Canaal
Bunzkiang
Mr. Tiurke
Col. Hawkins
Oklahoma Territory
Arkansas City
St. Louis Globe-Demoocrat
James Cox
Telegraph Office
Suawter County
W.L. Glessner
H. C. Storey
C. L. Gleasner
Stanfield
Americus Publishing Company
Thelru
Sumer County
State of
Simmons & Kimbrough
H, Allen
Superior Cow
Semter County
B. Harrold
Ww. Hheatray
G.C. Beofield
J. Fulliord
B. . Joswy
W. E. S Murphey
Ant
Americus Fight Company
Aaid
Hagic
Americus Gas Light Company
American Light and Tower Company
Sali
Puble Generity
W. M. Hawkes
Willie Jordan
Rev. Jordan
W. Jordan
Misses Cobb & Phillips
Richland, GA
Lillery
Sumter Oounty
Berlppf
Court House
Amertcus
A. BR. Hawke
Sheri Cour
Stewart Wior
People’s National Bank
Io Americus
Themald
A. B. Hawkes
Tile Rhituy
Apri
B.forrest
Shere
Winstein County
J. F. Owens
John J. Oliver
George E. Thornton
Court of Ordinay
Cosby
Forsyth Street
Allen House
Americus, Georgia
C. W. Bright
Bpring
Amanda Smite
Mrs Brieut
Honey
Sumter and Adjoining Counties
Leana
Tam
Yok
Farmers’ Improvement At Savings Association
Mooney
B. N. Burkhalter
Jackson Street
Swedenbong
I' Adean Swedenborg Printing
Be Ct Society
Union
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