Senators by Popular Vote Debate Arises in States
The piece argues for direct popular election of U S senators, challenging legislative selection. It questions whether governors or state conventions improve senator quality and criticizes caucus and convention both for inertia and influence by special interests. It cites public virtue and civic spirit as essential to representing the people.
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United States
Leeds
Peter
Viev
Stone
Missouri
Gov. Hin
New York
Senate
Cumventiona
Obscure Notice From January 28 1887 Public Ledger
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a public notice dated January 28 1887. The readable portions reference location and authority but lack clear names or actions. Further context is needed to determine the exact notice purpose or involved entities.
Athens considers forming a board of trade to boost industry
An Athens citizen urges establishing a board of trade to spur commercial growth, noting its past impact on regional development. He cites national precedents and argues such an institution would attract new industries, improve trade, and strengthen the city’s material progress.
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Athyrus
Board of Trade
Athens
Bank
Charles
The Best Time To Advertise Advice
An Eastern newspaper urges merchants to advertise during a dull season arguing timing boosts trade. It claims present times are favorable for advertising and lists reasons including economy, stock turnover, factory orders, and avoiding excess inventory.
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Athens
Fragmented OCR hints at political maneuvering around McKinley era policy
The garbled text references the midterm elect McKinley era, senate and house actions, land bills, and potential court actions over land limits. It mentions Tampa and defense commissions, state legislative debates, and party tensions shaping the political climate.
Washington Letter on Central American policy and Senate moves
The Washington letter reports Nicaragua canal concessions and arbitration talks with Britain. It cites US Senatorial disputes, diplomatic maneuvers in Central America, and criticisms of officials and potential investigations. It notes tensions over a treaty and calls for scrutiny of nominees and diplomacy.
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Wasmington
John Ball
Ainey
Firenter Atepuldic
Central America
Senate
Olne Jonny Gali
Sbuwtas
Nicaragua
United States
Great Britain
Agish Diplomicus
Sigie
Bretind
Nicamena
CRIS
Ariodip Aeied Mpes
Regan
Peter Beet Gow
Kansas
Pepi Fete Marist
Pestie
Gained 26 Pous Ds Seats in Major Ballot Result
Fragmentary text reports gains and seats in an election with unclear details. Mentions names or groups and possible party references, but several words are garbled. The passage hints at vote outcomes and geographic references without clear context.
Surprise Monday card drop to refund key deposits
A local money order window reports high patronage after a policy allowing refund of fifty cent key deposits when presenting the card and key. New light on reducing key costs to twenty cents and reissuing orders across state offices.
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Craig
Sheriff Sale Notice in Athens Court
Fragmented OCR shows a sheriff sale advertisement for real estate in Athens with a public auction at a local court house. It lists property details, location at the southeast corner of a Berth road area, and mentions appraised value and a docket for the sale.
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Isin
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