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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1887
Page
4
Americus Recorder surveys Georgia politics and press scenes, noting Macon experiments with the penny system, protectionist views, and moves on the State Fair opening. It praises the Savannah Morning News for crediting news and reports on newspaper acquisitions, legislative proposals, and cultural figures like Jenny Lind the Swedish Nightingale.
The Macon Telegraph, revived with strong opinions, wins favor among longtime readers who left it over its fierce views. Residents rally to back the paper as the old era wanes and the new voice seeks wider backing.
A Georgia column argues Americus already stands as a thriving, independent city contrasting Tallapoosa’s claimed growth. It touts a developed plat, 20 miles of factory frontage, central cotton belt status, local ownership, and avoidance of external investment syndicates, urging readers to trust the Recorder and Weekly Recorder for proof.
The Montgomery Monitor urges Mr. Campbell to restore the Telegraph to the Democratic stance while noting the Telegraph has long supported Democratic aims under prior leadership. The Monitor says the Constitution is viewed as a step in the party, and shares this as a sign of good faith to Sutton, not for publication.
Representative Huff of Bibb asserts Georgia should inform Joe Brown he is not Boss as voters show support. He argues the people are mightier than Joseph while Senator Colquitt is expected to gain votes across South and Southwest Georgia on the same political terrain.
The Macon Telegraph appoints F H Richardson as managing editor, transferring from his role as Washington correspondent for the Atlanta Constitution. The Columbus Enquirer Sun lauds his long paper career, Emory College degree, and refined Georgia editorial craft, predicting great success for him and the Telegraph.
Messie Kersh and Wynne publish the Enterprise in Fort Valley Georgia a six column quarto paper aimed at boosting Fort Valley and Houston county The Tribune of Rome arrives in Rome Georgia to offer a handsome well edited journal with tariff views not represented The Columbus Ledger releases a Piedmont Exposition issue featuring a large four page map of Columbus and advertisements The Ledger is a rising fixture in Columbus after one year
A heated local column mocks Sam Small for comments about the Democratic party and hellish consequences, and suggests Atlantic as the real driver behind his fate. The piece predicts Colquitt’s rivals will ride the free whisky tariff issue, with the Americas correspondent praising the trade stance.
The piece denounces Atlanta police for detaining two young men who entered a wine saloon, one released and the other searched head to toe without stated reason. It questions a pattern of arrests to pressure witnesses and warns of broader harm to civil liberties amid Expo season, urging accountability.
Amianta Ga Sept 29 1887 an examination of executive records shows Governor signed 197 bills in 1885 and 247 in 1887 creating a fifty bill lead for this Legislature. It notes comparisons with 1884 85 and 1886 87, mentions convict and state road leases as major issues, and states adjournment set for October 20. It also rails at a revenue tax on tobacco and whiskey, criticizes Senator Colquitt, and includes assorted notices and odd items.
The article details a theft where eight hundred dollars were taken from a building after the front door, secured by a combination lock, was found unlocked. Investigators believe a professional cracksman or someone familiar with the combination committed the crime. About $650 belonged to Morgan McMichael, who had placed it there for safekeeping. The remainder belonged to the railroad company and private parties. A large number of valuable notes were taken along with the cash drawer, and no clues point to the culprit.
Officials of the A P and L R KR announce a voluntary rate cut from four to three cents per mile starting Sunday the 9th. To boost traffic they will offer round trip tickets to Americus from any point for one price or a cent and a half per mile for the round trip. Tickets go on sale Sunday and remain valid through the 31st inst.
An unforced city ordinance against train idling at street crossings is highlighted after a central freight train blocked the Cotton Avenue crossing for twenty six minutes. Two empty flat cars blocked the road while Cotton farmers and townsfolk waited to move cargo. A doctor in town claims to own Jesse James era horse, a roan of notable value. Max Bas offers fresh beer.
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