A Manufacturer's Pluck in Holmesburg Strike
Dr. Daniel Bray of Summerdale Mills and Dye Works kept his plant running during a strike by hiring family members and workers from the community. His wife sister and others operated sewing machines while the strikers picketed outside. Bray plans to continue backing his teamsters and may resume full operation if workers do not return, drawing attention from mill owners and sending cheering letters to him.
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Philadelphia Record
Holmesburg
Daniel Bray
Summerdale Mills and Dye Works
Signavel
Bray
Mill Owbern
Gordon Resignation Disputed In Georgia Debates
The Atlanta Capitol editor defends Gen Gordon's U S Senate resignation and Colquitt Brown appointments, denying any bargain with Brown or Colquitt. The Sumter Republican and Hawkinsville Dispatch quote strong local reaction, noting Gordon’s move from a $66,000 Senate salary to a governor’s $3,000.
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Sumter
Republican
Gordon
Americus
Saga
United States Senate
Hawkinsville
Political debate over gubernatorial candidates in Danville
In the Danville Monitor a reader questions why Gen Long is not nominated for governor and suggests Gen Gordon as an option. The letter praises Long as a gallant soldier and citizen, noting his equal military service and citizenship.
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Danville Monitor
Hayby
Long
Gordon
Felton A Candidate In New Phase Of Georgia Gubernatorial Campaign
A Georgia newspaper piece reports that Dr. Felton is set to run for governor, backed by Knight of Labor networks and colored assemblies. It claims labor groups plan to support him over Gordon and Bacon, and that Felton may enter the race without a convention bid. The source notes the informant presents a reliable view but urges caution.
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Georgia
Dr. Felton
Labor
Felton
Gordon
Bacon
Rare Old Kentucky Whiskey Found Hidden Under House
A New York horse dealer uncovers a cellar cache of 31 barrels of Kentucky rye dating to 1861. Hidden during the Civil War era, the liquor remained intact until discovery by a relative who fortified the house, with the stash now valued highly as a unique antique reserve.
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Capt. Kidd
Twenty-fourth Street
Kentucky
New York
Morgan
Kidney relief claimed with B. B. B. tonic
A Atlanta Water Works employee recounts six years of kidney pain and failed treatments costing $250. After a single bottle of B. B. B. the patient reports rapid, harmless relief and urges others to try the remedy.
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C. H. Roberts
Atlanta Water Works
Electric Bitters and Political Resignations in 19th Century Georgia
An Atlanta merchant praises a remedy named B. B. for kidney and blood ailments, claiming dramatic relief after one dose. The piece then discusses charges of resignation by Gen. Gordon and Maj. Bacon, framing it as political strategy and urging truth over motives. Testimonials from Hiram Cameron and Major A. B. Reed cite Electric Bitters as effective, with local voting results showing Bacon leading Gordon in Montezuma.
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Columbus Enquirer
Giordon
Maj. Bason
Gen. Gordon
Ecat
United States Senate
Brown
Major Bacon
Hiram Cameron
Columbus
A. B. Reed
West Liberty
E. J. Eldridge
Captain's Fortunate Discovery on a Schooner Voyage
Capt. Coleman between Atlantic City and Red had a persistent cough and slept poorly. He tried Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption and found instant relief along with relief of chest soreness. His children showed the same benefits from a single dose. Free trial bottles available at B J Eldridge's Drug Store.
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Capt. Coleman
Weymouth
Atlantic City
Red
Dr. King
Coleman
B.J. Eldridge
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Carey
Isaac W. Avery
Atlanta Capitol
Tair
Colquitt
United States
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Executive Department
Gov. Colquitt
Gov. Brown
Columbus Equirer Gap
Atlanta
Americas
Montezuma
Macon County
la Bacon
von Bitters
Iberereatead
James Fricker
Southwest
Music House
Saleaman
Ametino
Anderson
Tates
James Fricker & Bro
Americus, Eorgias
Jewelers
Georgis
Barlow Block
Sumter County
J. Daniel
Board of Commissioners of Reeds and Revenue
Court House
Daniel
Choreb Street
May2iff
Hinkle
Gordon Or
J. Waxelbaum
New York State
New York Store
Hachers
J. Waxelbaum & CO
Cotton
Americus, Ga
Ss.m
Cotton Avenue
Bank of Americus
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