Athens Road Link Could Spur Georgia Midland Rail Line
Georgia citizens urged to back a Georgia Midland to Athens route via Clarke County In Athens the movement argues a suitable through freight and passenger path will boost regional prosperity and connect to Roanoke and New Orleans markets The plan hinges on local support and a through route from McDonough to Athens and beyond.
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Athens
Georgia Midland
McDonough
Col
Machenye
Tur Basyer
Lessorl &Roanoke
Georgia, Csronia & Northern
New
Garantee
Clarke County Ltd
Georgia, Carolina
Uero
Georgia
The Late Census Criticizes Republican Administration
The piece condemns the last census as a fraud and cites widespread dissatisfaction. It alleges incompetent staff and careless methods in several locales, accusing the Republican administration of fault and declaring the census seriously defective and useless.
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Republican Congress
Census Department
Igcurant
They All Love Taffy Buckles with Gotham Gossip
A Baxner column prints a New York letter by John Pauli Bocock from the New York World. Bocock mocks public figures craving notoriety as a club shares daily press clippings about themselves, citing Edison, Cleveland, and others.
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New York
Gotham
John Pauli Bocock
Bocock
Virginia
W.H. Bocock
University
Duke of Marlborough
Thomas Edison
James Potter Brown
Grover Cleveland
Railroads into Athens Threaten Safety After Frequent Wrecks
The article notes many rail lines serving Athens are in unsafe condition with recent wrecks on the Northeastern line and others. officials warn ongoing dangers as service continues amid mounting incidents and poor maintenance.
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Athens
Georgia Railroads Exposed By Damaged Cars And Roads
An editorial critiquing the Covington pond area accidents and the Georgia railroad system. It highlights worn passenger cars on the Athens and Union Point branch and calls for a state railroad inspector. Also recaps Confederate widow pension guidance with eligibility rules and filing steps for 1891 payments.
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Covington Pond
Macon
Georgia Railroad
Athens
Union Point
Georgia
Notable Georgia News and Appointments
Georgia notes report Gibson Enterprise editor Gibos Gardner joining The Milledgeville Chronicle. A. W. Walton of Rome named to the Governor's staff and Military Advisory Board. Senator Joseph E. Brown Hon. Pat Walsh and Judge John Brice named honorary S. C. society members in Atlanta. Editor Murphy praised by Augusta Evening Constitution. Tom Monroe urged in Sixth district Congressional hopes. Patrick Walsh and wife seen in Macon after delivering address in Savannah.
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Garpner
Gibos Gardner
Gibson Enterprise
Milledgeville Chronicle
Wattos
A. W. Walton
Rome
Bronx
Joseph E. Brown
Pat Walsh
John Brice
S. C. Society
Atlanta
Murray
Murphy
Augusta
Atlanta Constitution
Cazasiss
Tom Monroe
Watso
Macon
Patrick Walsh
Augustan Chronicle
Savannah
Walsh
Macon Telegraph
Five cases of spotted fever reported in district
Spotted Fever. March 21. Superintendent Baker of the Bureau of Health reports five cases of spotted fever in a district along the Tee TL Aiyapldone. Captain of the Utopia, New York. March 21. Advices from Gibraltar say Captain McKeague of the Utopia has been arrested.
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Baker
The
Bureau of Health
Pee See
Utopia
New York
Gibraltar
Captain McKeague
Buckien's Arnica Salve Sale Notice
Buckien's Arnica Salve offered with coins and all skin eruptions. Positive faction or money refunded. Price 35 cents per box. Sale by John Crawford.
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Buckien
John Crawford
Ghostly tale of Arch Murphey haunting Grand View Hotel
A reader letter from Pegwood in the Toccoa News recounts the legend of Arch Murphey, the murdered Indian lover, whose ghost is said to guard the grave near the Grand View Hotel. The tale centers on Samuel Bailey and his wife Melissa, whose affair triggered the deadly feud and haunted cliffside memories. Cal Young or Joe Cartledge at the Grand View Hotel are named as locals to witness the site.
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Tallulah Ci
Grand View Hotel
Cal Young
Arch Murphey
Buck
Grand Tallulah River
Samuel Bailey
Melissa
Bakey
Bailey
Arch
Ley
Jim Bailey
Grand
Empress Elizabeth of Australia plans Cerfa Island project
The article notes the Empress Elizabeth of Australia building on Cerfa Island a 128 room complex estimated at nearly 1,000,000 dollars. It mentions Beverly Tilden, relatives, and various regional notables with references to estates and public works.
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Empress Elizabeth
Australia
Cerfa
Beverly Tilden
Sage
Messrs
Morell
Edmunds
Sherman
Allison
Stewart
Jones
Nevads
Mitchell
Ramson
Senate
Ingalls
Wootton
George W. Childs
Philadelphia
Bryn Mawr
Mahone
Cove Creek
Tazewell County
Virginia
Tazewell Court House
Fatal family recalls succession of sudden deaths
A News Telegram Assoc special from Catcumsus Indiana notes a pattern of violent and abrupt deaths in the Howell family of Clark County. Eight years ago Mrs Thomas Howell was found dead, later her husband died in a railway accident in California, and the father Martin Howell suffered a paralytic stroke ending Wil...
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Assoc
Humble Reflections From a Diminished Elderly Reader
A fragmentary passage portrays an elderly speaker confessing deep sorrows and blindness. The diction expresses despair and self reproach as the speaker grapples with perceived wretchedness and lack of hope. The mood is somber and introspective.
Queen Mary and King Ferdinand’s daily life described
An article portrays the infant King of Spain and Queen consort tending the child’s routine. Details include the staircase to the nursery, the royal bed, morning prayers, a cold bath, and a parade at the palace, highlighting the child’s early duties and the royal atmosphere.
Two youths clash over dance partner in Frankfort
Pat Haley twenty three and Aleck Turner eighteen quarrelled over rights to dance with a young lady at a bell and moved to a sandbar where Haley attacked Turner with a knife, slashing him in three facial wounds. Haley was arrested and to be examined later.
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Frankfort
Frankvout
Pat Haley
Aleck Turner
Haley
Turner
Up in the Grove Neighboring City News
Harwoxy Grove reports a slow day during an extended tour through Barks Franklin Elbert and adjacent counties. Merchants are receiving new spring and summer goods by carload. Mayor Key and wife returned home from Beaks counts. Wikeetn 37 miles over in Banks county.
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Barks
Franklin
Elbert
R. T. McGinnis
Dawson Illiams
The
Free State
W. 5
Burgess
Banks County
Eversday
T. E.key
Wifebsave
W. A. Quillian Outaus
Harmony Grove
Franklin County
Homer
Jewelville
Athens
Tue Baxwyr
Doctor Glover in County Jail After Wife's Death Case
Prominent physician Dr Glover faced legal peril in Jefferson and Carnesville counties amid rumors of poisoning his wife and living with another woman. The real wife returned, tensions rose, and she died on the 5th amid suspicions. A jury exhumed the body and found no poison. the verdict hung between acquittal and conviction. A local chase report closes with a long pursuit across Banks and Franklin counties.
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Carnesville
Prapklin County
GM. Glover
Esculapius
Glover
Jefferson County
Mary E. Glover
Ells McLowell
W. H.sorrels
Drs. Glover
Burruss
Rampley
Carnes- Ville
Taz Bensen
Tub Bisnee mM
Dialogue on the bonds over sewer funding in Athens
A recorded exchange between Alderman Jonas Jabb and lawyer Olive Freeman discusses voting for sewer bonds, debt costs, and the impact on taxpayers. They note state constitutional limits, district paving costs, and who bears the street levy, with dispute over debt and taxation implications.
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Jonas Jabb
Olive Freeman
Jabb
Freeman
Ara
Frenne
Sherman
Georgia
Alderman
Alan
Athens
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