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Summary of 1885 Americus paper columns and notices
The Americus Recorder comments on Gen Logan potentially retiring to law, jokes about the American Burial Association in Chicago, and notes Republicans leaving debt alongside treasury gains. It discusses ex President Arthur’s health, Col Morrison’s Illinois legislative race, and praises Mr Phelps and Mrs Phelps after a London visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Burial Case Association
Chicago
Alreay
Arthur
Washington
Col
W. R. Morrison
Ilinois
Colonel Morrison
Illinois
Springfield
Mr. Phelps
England
Lord Granville
Mrs. Phelps
London