Georgia State Road Lease Dispute Calls for Fair Settlement
The editorial urges Georgia lawmakers to promptly settle with Louisville and Nashville lessees over the Western and Atlantic State Road. It warns that failure risks costly lawsuits, Tennessee court action, and long-term losses, insisting the state and lessees must balance justice, equity, and business interests to deliver the road in good condition.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Pennessee
Louisvile and Nashville Railroad
State Road
S. Aul N
Tennessee
U. S
L. and Wi
Louisville
Nashville
Adist
General Assembly
Chattanooga
Western & Atlantic
Democracy Edges West as States Shift to Democrats
The piece argues Harrison's administration fails to win new western states as Montana and North Dakota lean Democratic amid disgust with the administration. Washington territory and the new Washington state appear likely to elect Democratic delegates and senators, signaling a broader national Democratic surge in the North and Solid South. The article predicts a political shift at the next campaign.
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Harrison
Montana
Baby
MeKer
Prince Russell
Washington Territory
Dan Voornees
Charley Voorhees
Congress
Washington
Senate
North Dakota
South
Athens Set to Become a Rail Center as Lines Reach Arena
When the Georgia Midland reaches Athens and the G C and N and Blue Ridge and Atlantic extend, Athens will be a railroad hub. The C and M will run through cars over the Piedmont region, solidifying Athens as a central rail junction.
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Georgia Midland
Athens
Blue Ridge
Atlantic
Knoxville
Great Piedmont
London strike spreads fear across British industries
The on goingGreat London strike continues with fears it may extend to all branches of industry in Great Britain. Mrs Maybrick has recovered from extreme nervousness and accepts her situation with grace. Physicians say she will not live long if confined in prison.
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Lee
Paramount
Great London
Great Britain
Taxed Nation Faces Ruin as Treasury Drains Fast
A fragmented line warns that if the rate of treasury depletion continues, only a few weeks remain before bankruptcy, risking national collapse and widespread economic failure. The statement frames urgency around a corporal figure overseeing the financial drain.
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Corporal Tanner
Widowhood politics and a northern pension critique
A Gothic-era broadside attacks Commissioner Tanner for proposing to pension widows of Union soldiers who remarry, calling Northern widows immoral while praising Confederate widows as virtuous and self-supporting. It challenges charges against Prof. Waite and defends his character amid a broader political controversy in Georgia.
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G. A.R
Tanner
Elas
North
Crenshaw Delivers Fiery Farewell Speech
Col Crenshaw Jr retired as ex-collector and received a gold watch from his men. He attacked Buck and his followers with strong language, praising Democratic lines and urging loyalty. A protest signed by several retained employees appeared, but Crenshaw’s critics and supporters clash over the rhetoric. Northeast Georgia nods to deputy collector I W Alexander amid praise for his loyalty.
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Tnos. C. Cranshaw, Jr
Buck
Col. Crenshaw
Col. Crensnaw
Banks County
I. W. Alexander
Georgia
Alexander
State chemist defense letter to Col Henderson
The Banner defends Prof. Wurrr in the absence of the state chemist. It asserts every word in his letter to Col. Henderson is true and that no blame attaches to him for the fertilizer analysis. It emphasizes his recognized chemist status as proof of integrity and accuracy.
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Weif
Herxpr Ersos
Prof
Wuurr
Asi
Wirt
Wuhrr
Wurre
Wurrr
Henderson
Col. Hexperson
Wultz
Col
Wire
Athens
Atlanta
Waite
Georgia
Audreys
Col. Henderson
Route survey work progresses between Chester and Clinton
The Elberton Gazette reports about one thousand hands grading between Chester and Clinton in 8 C., while surveyors locate the route on the opposite side of the Savannah as fast as possible.
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Chester
Clinton
8. C
Savannah
Elberton Gazette
Barricading the Savannah River sparks dam debate headlines
Augusta editors led by Mayor Bos May oppose opening the dam for fish passage arguing the current fish-way is ineffective and a committee visit to Locks is needed. Opponents say the dam blocks shad migration despite government propagation plans and challenge the dam’s supporters.
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Augusta Daily
Bos May
Garey
Augusta
May
Ave
Uncle Sam
Savannah
Bos Mar
Melich
Athens Future Bright Through Rapid Town Progress
The article lauds Athens growing infrastructure and potential, noting recent gains since July including railroads, a street railway, railroad extensions, land improvement firms, electric light plans, and an active city park committee. It suggests further industrial and cultural expansion will bring population and capital, setting Athens to lead Georgia cities.
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Athens
Georgia
WANTS TO SEE HER BABY Mrs Hamilton Appeals in Vain
Atlantic City details a tense scene around Nell Cottage as Mrs Hamilton requests to see her baby from May's Landing jail. No trains available delay the visit while counsel consults with New York lawyers. Dr Crosby reports Mrs Donnelly improving and on the road to recovery with stitches removed.
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Hamilton
Banner
Atlantic City
N. J
Nell Cottage
May’s Landing
Baby Hamilton
Perry
New York
Crosby
Mock Marriage Fraud Victim Named Louisa Leaby
Special to the Banner from Fisplay Ohio Sept. 3 The case centers on Louisa Leaby a 16 year old who was deceived into a sham marriage with Bert Early by a man posing as Justice of the Peace Lindsay A forged certificate was issued and given to Leaby later she and Early split the city Investigation shows no license or Justice Lindsay in the county The impersonator remains at large and Leaby a respected teen lies prostrate over the scandal
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Fisplay
Louisa Leaby
Bert Early
Justice of the Peace
Lindsay
Louisa
Justice of the Peach
Jack the Ripper scare grips city after stabbings
An elderly man stabbed two prostitutes in the central city district today after they refused his company. The incident sparks a Jack the Ripper scare as authorities investigate and residents fear a repeat of the famous killer's method.
Counterfeiting Labels Ruling By St Louis Judge
Special from Buhner reports Circuit Judge Thayer ruled that counterfeiting the union label on cigars cannot be prevented or punished. The decision was delivered in St Louis on September 3.
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Buhner
St. Louis
Thayer
Union
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