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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1886

Page

2

Detroit institute awaits new building costing a hundred thousand

The art institute of Detroit is awaiting its new building, now under construction, set to cost $100,000 upon completion. The piece also surveys Georgia politics with references to two Supreme Court justices elections, labor debates, and Civil War figures, including Jefferson Davis and General Longstreet, amid editorials and verse on Father Ryan.

The Art Institute of Detroit Supreme Court of Georgia

Memory of Davis Draws Deep Southern Affection in Atlanta

A crowd in Atlanta lines streets to honor Jefferson Davis during Friday and Saturday gatherings. Thousands of veterans and citizens attend the unveiling of Senator Ben Hill’s statue, with Davis addressing the crowd briefly after Black’s speech. The event is framed as a reunion of former Confederate comrades with no disloyalty voiced to the Union. A new Knights of Pythias lodge, Artesian City Lodge, forms in Albany.

Dold Fsat South Confederacy Jefferson Davin Atlanta Mr. Davis B. H. Hill Ben Hill Hill J. 0. D. Black Augusta Black Davis Union Exme North

Third District Race Sparks Georgia Politicking

Georgia newspapers discuss the third district race featuring Judge Crisp and McArthur. Writings from Perry, Sumter, Camilla, and Charleston praise Crisp’s record and resist McArthur, arguing sides of Persimmon Creek should not define representation. Crisp is seen as able and needed in Congress.

Arguata Chronicle Criep Congress Carlislese Crisp Georgia Perry Houston Co Home Journal Sumter Republican C. C. Duncan Duncan Col. Donovan Col. Dupesn McArthur Houston County Camilla Clarion Wweleh Flint River American Republic National Treasury National Army Navy Postal National Civil Service Flint Persimmon Creek Senate Georgia Senate House of Representatives

Funeral of Union Officer in Mobile Receives Confederate Honors

A Union lieutenant, Louis Wilhelmi of the First U S Infantry, was buried with military honors in Mobile. Ex Confederates formed the guard of honor while blue and gray pallbearers carried the hearse to National Cemetery. The ceremony included a wrapped Union flag and three volleys, reflecting postwar reconciliation between former foes.

Mobile Louis Wilhelmi First United States Infantry Alabama National Cemetery Guard of Honor Mobile Rifles

Republican arguments mirror a candidate denying facts

A historical quip, likening the GOP to a candidate who denies charges by denying facts, and an audience member retorts that denying facts has been the party’s pattern too long, preferring to acknowledge truths instead.

Consumption cured by vegetable remedy claims bold results

An old physician, retired, reports a vegetable cure for Consumption and lung diseases tested in thousands of cases. He offers to mail the recipe and directions free of charge in German, French, or English upon request, with a stamped reply and paper name. W A Noyes, 149 Powers Block, Rochester, N Y, nov 19-26.

East India W. A. Noyes Rochester N. Y

Massachusetts sharp shooters plan granite shaft at Gettysburg

Massachusetts marksmen prepare a granite shaft installation at Gettysburg as part of a commemorative effort. The project involves local units and veterans groups aiming to honor the battlefield’s history with a durable memorial.

Massachusetts Gettysburg

Self or Bearer A Last Appeal And Counterplot In Paris

A dramatic scene unfolds with Dick on the verge of fleeing to Paris, guided by a Count who trains him in deception. Calista unveils a hidden man and a troubling plan to restore honor through a dangerous bargain. Dick faces a moral crossroads as pressure from family and old associates intensifies.

Paris Pepii London Calista Bin Min Hugh Mr. Murridze Mademoise Calis Norah Calita Tam Consiler Rick Trailan Jy van Rome Dilek Noah Causta Herwell Roth Caliste Lahoud Lahoul Wong Caldta Nerah Tait Goodby Dick Mesaioe Howease Caliata Fee Deph Morrie Mr. Murridge Howe Murridce Joseph Murridge

Difference Between Tron and Steel It Has Been Estimated

An old journal excerpt compares iron on wheel and steel tire, estimating iron travel around 40,000 miles while steel tire could run far longer, arguing steel costs more but offers greater advantage.

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