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Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1889

Page

2

Georgia Notes On Agriculture, Legislation And A Grand Boulevard Idea

This column surveys experiments at Griffin on cheese production as a potential profitable Georgia industry, praises the state fair planning, reports on the Railroad Commission bill for telegraph and express firms, notes East Point negro whipping cases, and quotes Judge Bryan. It also highlights Treasury gold and silver totaling over 600 million, hints Atlanta Senate reluctance on the Hinte mad lease bill, and outlines a bold plan for a 40 mile boulevard linking Baltimore and Washington with wide lanes, shade trees, and sidewalks, costing about two million.

Baltimore Washington Ita

One Thing He Don’t Like Mr G Gunby Jordan Opinion Split On Olive Bill

Mr G Gunby Jordan criticizes legislature for delaying passage of the Olive bill or substitute he favors. He built the Georgia Midland and leads interests in Columbus Southern and Chattanooga Rome & Columbus railroads. He objects to new state taxes on railroads that affect his enterprises and may reconsider his stance after more interviews in New York.

G. Gunby Jordan Jordan Georgia Midland Columbus Southern Chattanooga, Rome & Columbus Macon Telegraph Midland Georgia Mr. Jordan New York

Northern visitors and military notes in Georgia

Maj. W L Glessner travels from Ohio to recruit farmers and businessmen to Georgia for visits to the State Fair and Piedmont Exposition, aiming to boost Georgia hospitality and future exchanges. Governor Gordon urges annual militia encampments and inspections, while Memphis defies the Alliance on cotton rules, prompting farmers to decide whether to ship to Memphis or switch markets.

Maj W. L. Glessner The Central Railroad Ohio Georgia Gordon General Assembly Memphis New Orleans Memphis Exchange

Cotton Bagging Controversy Rattles Savannah Shippers

Savannah buyers and shippers face turmoil as Northern mills decline cotton wrapped in cotton bagging. The Savannah Exchange plans to weigh New Orleans backed resolutions amid warnings of widespread rejection. The dispute highlights risks to trade as bagging wear reduces value and profits for cotton merchants.

Savannah News Ast Savannah Cotton Exchange New Orleans Bloodworth Philadelphia

Fighting Atlanta: Four Citizens Fight at Conley Office

Four prominent Atlanta residents armed with a cane and two shot guns attacked Jno Conley's Plow Boy office in East Point on Thursday, firing three shots. Conley needed medical care while the Arnolds fled in a hack uninjured. differing reports agree the Arnolds came prepared to harm, defying Georgia peace laws. Fulton county officials urged severe punishment to enforce the law.

Atlanta Mesars Rube Arnold Rube, Jr Frank East Point Jno Conley Arnolds Georgia Fulton County

Love and medicine in a cottage scene

Amarantha Jane notes Charlie’s revived spirits after two bottles of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. He says he was melancholic and ill but is now bright and hopeful, urging Jane to name the day. Also mentions creameries as vital community industry and references Ohio excursionists.

South Brunswick Times Republican Party Charly Amarantha Jane Charlie Dr. Pierce Ike Jane

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