Saratoga convention bets on Flower or Cleveland
The piece argues Til den lacks genuine support as Saratoga delegates lean toward Flower or Cleveland. It notes veterans’ Virginia battlefield visits calm shows while editors howl at disarray. It also cites Grant’s high income of about $35,000 a year and New York media woes with the Truth selling for 1500 under rulings totaling 21735, suggesting low premium for Truth in Gotham.
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Apaper
New York
Gotham
Flower Seen as Best Democratic Candidate from New York
The article argues Roswell I Flower is the most suitable Democratic nominee if victory requires a New York candidate. It notes his youth and record as favorable, then discusses heated rhetoric in politics, Florida alligator hunting, and broader North South tensions illustrated by Frank W Smith’s Civil War graves visit.
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New York
Roswell
Flower
Florida
England
France
Frank W. Smith
Ohio
Andersonville
Parers and the Grass in Morning News Opinion
The Morning News notes the tension around grass destruction and public nuisance. It argues higher returns come from supporting grass growth rather than paying high prices for corn and hay to feed mules. The piece critiques focus on eliminating grass pests and promotes better grass care for farmer welfare.
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Aeke Nten
Bragae Retet
Georgia
New Orleans Exposition poised as world’s grand event
Interest in the New Orleans Exposition grows as plans progress toward the December opening. Exhibits swell, space requests exceed original plans, and a cultural hall will add 54 000 square feet. Fourteen foreign governments join, and 160 railroads offer one cent per mile travel. The fair promises vast attendance, with New Orleans as a major draw.
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Tefen Andi Engs
London
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Sun
Staten and Territories
United States
New York
The
Union
Canada
Tax policy and temperance critique in Britain and Ireland
The passage argues that no government taxes intoxicans like the British Isles, noting pervasive intemperance in England and Scotland. It portrays taxation as creating incentives for illicit distillations and the emergence of informal distilleries.
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British Islands
Christendom
England
Scotland
Unclear notes on hogs uniforms and trade opinions
Miscellaneous notices describe noseless hogs bred in Georgia, cane-foot injury to a child near Carrollton, and hay yields in Washington. Also listed are Rome encampment uniforms with West Point gray attire, Jackson Light Artillery dress gear, and a letter debating free trade with examples of German and Spanish pricing on sewing machines and American goods abroad.
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Brooks County
E. D. Walker
Berrien County
Carroll Free Press
J. T. Hamrick
Carrollton
Rome
Albany Guards
West Point
Georgia
Jackson Light Artillery
Germany
America
News and Courier
Orangeburg Times and Democrat
Singer
Spain
New York
Lake Superior
Europe
Unite States
Farmer Sees Large Corn and Potato Harvest Ahead
A farmer optimistic about a big corn and potato crop this year pledges a cheerful New Year. Despite market worries, harvest prospects remain strong with anticipated yields and steady demand shaping hopeful outlook for the farm community.
Murderous struggle over ribbon ends in killing in Georgia
The account details a fatal confrontation between Emma Shipp and Mollie Nelson in Capt. Davis place noor of a negro quarter. Shipp struck with an axe and Nelson defended with a pocket knife after being taunted about her husband and a ribbon gift. Nelson killed Shipp and was jailed to await trial. witnesses corroborate the melee. Separate notes describe William H L Vanderbilt's treasure vault near his mansion with heavy defenses and ironwork.
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Green Hill
Lambia
B.F. Davin
Emma Shippin Lored
Wif
Mollie
Mollie Nelson
Sherif Holder
Capt. Davis Place
Emma Shipp
Emma
Hanna Shipp
Mollie Nelann
Chattahoochee County
Sherif Harp
Holder
Pearson
Stewart Superior Court
William HL. Vanderbilt
Atlanta's Beyond Foot Race Ends In Close Finish
A 59-mile walking contest from Markham House to Keely Ross er & Co. warehouse drew about 4,000 spectators. Seel led early but Hornady faltered. final board shows Seel narrowly short of fifty-nine miles with Moody and Mitchell close behind. Prize gate receipts about $1,200.
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Markham House
Keely, Rosser & Co
A. Leel
M. A. Brotherton
E. C. Moody
Frank Mitchell
J. L. Whitaker
G. A. Hornady
John B. Gloss
Seel
Mitchall
Moody
Hornady
Atlanta
New York
Augusta
Local Grocer Sells Kindling at Three Cents a Bundle
A New York grocer, supplying poor families with cheap kindling, claims he earns the most from those who pay the most for needed items. The season’s scope is covered by the Morning News, noting Captain J. O. Harman ofville.
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New York
Ple
J. O. Harman
Nille
Sincerity and Salvation Offer From Rev Josefa Iocax
An apparent ad claims a remedy for nervous disorders and indiscretions. It directs readers to send a self addressed envelope to Rev Josefa Iocax in New York for more information. The text is garbled and includes misspellings and odd phrasing.
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Ilissa Sosipe
Josefa T. Iocax
Sania de Nee
York Cae
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W. A. Burdett
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