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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1884

Page

2

Tariff vote and political shifts stalled by party faction

The analysis shows Democratic votes by state on the tariff bill with heavy support from Pennsylvania Ohio and Illinois and limited backing from Maryland and the Deep South. New York is singled out for trading away revenue reform gains while a New York meeting pushes tariff reform as a business movement separate from party politics.

Pennsylvania Ohio California Connecticut Ohio River Maryland New York Democratic Party New York City Windsor Hotel

Atlanta's Fleet Scribes Race Ends with Cheshire Victory

In Atlanta a 12 hour foot race drew four thousand spectators at a warehouse venue. J M Cheshire of the Journal won after a close finish with S Carter of Constitution, as Carter fainted and was treated. prize around $1200 for Cheshire, with about $2000 gate receipts and heavy betting across cities.

Atlanta J. M. Cheshire Jounal Josiah Carter Constitution E. C. Bratley The A.T. Byington Journal A. Smith Clayton Sunny Souh Logan Brafley the Constitution Smith Clayton Samuel Small Clayton Carter Cheshir Cheshire Poole Con Miles Lapa

Inter State drill prizes announced at Houston event

The first prize of 5000 dollars was awarded to the Houston Guards of Houston for the drill competition. The second prize of 1600 dollars went to the Treadaway Rifles of St Louis, and the third prize of 600 dollars was awarded to a Columbus Guards unit. A Columbus dealer from Colum bid in Atlanta for a wholesale deal worth 16050 dollars.

Hoveton Tex Houston Guards Houston Treadaway Rifles St. Loui Columbus Guards Colum

Butler, Patriotism and a Capitol Crypt Tale Recalled

An American Irish correspondent recalls Gen Benjamin Butler’s 15 year old crusade against pension and salary abuses in Washington. He tells of a crypt keeper’s salary revealed by a prior Congress, the Treasury secrecy and a House laughter filled moment that helped end a sinecure bill.

Benjamin F. Butler Machusetts House of Representatives Hhis Samuel Johnson Gen. Butler Capitol Washington Congress the Treasury Shou Edmund Burke St. Stephen's

What Makes a Town by the Milledgeville Recorder

The Milledgeville Recorder urges young business men to energize the town and attract industry. It notes other towns with banks ships and factories and cites Bartholdi statue pedestal work with 150 laborers and 2000 barrels of cement. A Bartholds steam launch will operate between Bedloe's Island and the Battery to replace the small boat next week.

Witon Old Recorder Milledgeville Hawkinsville Barnesville Americas Bartholdi Bartholds Bedloe Taland

Randall's Dishonesty in Philadelphia Record

The Philadelphia Record critiques Mr Randall as a dishonest figure who pretends to be a Democrat. It argues his protectionist stance and ties to monopolies betray the Democratic constituency and do not make him a legitimate leader. The piece asserts his political career is near its end.

Randall Philadelphia Record Rancan Therry Americas Cotton Avenue Americus

Hidden Rivalry at a Fashionable Reception

A woman overhears a guest insulting her husband as merely "an acquaintance." The remark sparks anger and a vow to retaliate, revealing tension over rumors that the husband is a potential Governor candidate. The exchange exposes pride, slights, and a wager on whether the offended woman will react.

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Harvest Prospects and Democratic Faction Fights in New York

The piece outlines a divided Democratic Party in New York with two factions set to meet in Chicago to renew clashes. It questions whether Randall can secure Republican votes and if leaders like Carlisle Morrison Howitt Cox and Herber will shift the party away from Randall's platform toward progressive taxation focused on public revenue.

New York Herald (Inc Randall Holman Carlisle Morrison Howitt

Beaconsheli's Fowl Feathers and Perkins Gifted Prose

A lively reminiscence notes an engagement distracted by vanity and a boastful singer named Maggie Quickson. A lord's prized peacock dies guiding a feather sale fortune for a hanger-on. John F. Slater dies in Norwich Connecticut after donating one million dollars for southern education.

Lord Beaconsheli John F. Slater South Norwich Conn

Intricate Laces and Fabrics Featured at Discount Prices

Catalog notes offer Spanish Orland Escorial Pompadour Irish Point Lace along with matchless prices. Includes Yokes Sleeves Black Spanish All Overs All Over Lace Tucking Pofiog Indian Irish Linen Lawns Embroidered Dress Patterns Nainsook Swiss Muslin French Mull Italian Lace Pique and Russian Cambri etc.

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