Athens Welcomes Major Cotton Agency Branch
Messrs Sanders and Cowles of Atlanta arrive in Athens to establish a branch of M. Sumsn & Co. They will occupy the top floor of the Swift building on Foundry street and begin cash purchases of cotton. Inman and Co. will run the new agency, aiming to boost local market activity and leverage Athens growing cotton trade.
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Georgia
M.loman and Company
Atlant
Athens
Messrs
W. C. Sanders
Cowles
Atlanta
Ques
Ing
Foundry Street
Swift Bull
Ane G. Swift
Mesers, Inman & Co
Bandque Othes
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Busnas
Urgia
Larry Gantt Heads Southern Alliance Farmer in Aslasia
Larry Gantt is named head of the Southern Alliance Farmer, replacing Harry Brown who exits. A committee appointed by the Late Alliance arranged the contract, with Gantt to be salaried and guided by Alliance wishes. Brown plans to start a literary paper, while Brown and Gantt framed the deal as a business arrangement. If the attempt to purchase the organ fails, the committee will contract with the Southern Alliance Farmer and direct its policy.
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Southern Alliance Farmer
Aslasia
Larry Gantt
Harry Brown
Alliance
Brown
Gantt
Uater
Alliance Committee
Tennessee Prison Proposal On Hold For Legislature
A Tennessee legislative proposal aims to lease prison labor for 100000 dollars yearly to build and operate a new state prison complex including a stockade in Marion and work by inmates. Lessees would fund construction and the state cover clothing costs while labor is used for up to thirty years. The plan faces modification and passage in the upcoming sessions.
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Nasivittx
Penitentiary Committee
Eee
Ines
Marion
Bledsoe
Tron
Growing Crops Report Highlights Varied U S Conditions
The National Bureau of Agriculture notes general crop deterioration in many areas while some regions show favorable conditions. Rainfall varies, with more than average in the north cotton belt earlier, and shortages on the Pacific coast. States like Texas Arkansas and Alabama report mixed results for cotton, tobacco, and other crops, with overall prospects uneven and weather needing adjustment. A separate note covers street opening plans for College Avenue bridge to improve access and city infrastructure.
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National Bureau of Agriculture
Mississippi
Michigan
Ohio
Florida
Pacific Coast
Louisiana
Arkansas
Texas
Kentucky
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Alabama
Cotter
Gouderle
Slaton elected president of local Young Men’s Democratic League
Jack Slaton won the presidency of the Young Men's Democratic League in Attnra Ga by 419 votes to Cox 235. John Cosis was first vice president and W Glenn second vice president. H Erwin was named treasurer and GN Hurtell secretary. The election was lively with a clash between Slaton and Cox that ended without injury.
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Attanra
Gaa
Jack Slaton
Young Men’s Democratic League
Cox
Johm Cosis
Glenn
Erwin Treasuer
Hurtell Seety
Slaton
Donse
United Confederate Veterans Appeal from General Gordon
General John B. Gordon commends the United Confederate Veterans in Atlanta 1891 urging ex soldiers and sailors to unite for social literary and benevolent aims. He emphasizes preserving history aiding the disabled and orphans and forbids political discussion within the organization.
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Vetten
Te Een
Furnis Iy
George A Edhutane
New Ori Orleans
AtTlanta
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United Confederate Veterans
Union
Otheless
Coe En
Constitutional Union
Washington
Heaven
J. B. Gorpvon
Growth of the South Trades Review highlights new industries
The Trades mania weekly review for the week ending Sept 7 reports 43 new industries and 6 new rail projects. It lists brick works in Gray son Ky coal mines in Coal Valley and Prince W Va a cotton gin and grist mill in Thomasville Ga a lighting company with $250000 capital and a large mill project in Frospare Tenn plus wagon works in Meridian Miss and rail lines in Atlanta Knoxville Rock Springs and Charleston.
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Tradesmania
Grayson
Louisville
Coal Valley
Prince, W. Va
Frospareman
Tenn
Burg
Fulton
N. Izes
Seetanley's Creek
N C
Meridian
Miss
Atlanta
Knoxville
Rock Springs
Fla
Charleston
8.C
Thaowville
Ocala
Tou Louleville
Setane Boleeen Gue
Baeti Gehan
Indefinite Postponement Seals Georgia Pilotage Bill
The Georgia Senate deferred the pilotage bill after debate on compulsory pilotage for coastwise and foreign vessels. Opponents labeled the measure unjust while supporters argued pilots protect life and property. a later motion to indefinitely postpone the issue passed. The Senate also advanced a school bill mandating six months of public schooling and designated each militia district a school district.
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Atlanta
Dunwoody
Georgia
Ieee
Savannah
Norman
Liberty
Ryall
Chatham
Ethridge
Houston
Holtzclaw
Reid
Putnam
Holtzelaw
Gilbert
Muscogee
Everett
Stewart
Swain
Gordon
Humphreys
Brooks
Sesson
Senate
Hartridge
Eats Meteneeh
Richmond
Landrum
Capitol
Senate Educational Committee
Irvine
Farmers in Alabama Expect Good Year Despite Short Crop
A report from the Alabama State Polytechnic Institute led by Director P H Mell notes weather in Alabama. Rainfall ran below average for the week, but general showers on the 24th and 3rd brought relief. Cool aerie conditions and late August drought affect cotton maturity, yet farmers anticipate earnings from the season aided by reduced borrowing and lower prices for corn.
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Polytechnic Institute
Alabama
Aerie
Labor Day Observances Across Major Cities
Labor day was celebrated nationwide with large parades in Chicago New York and Baltimore plus notable festivities in other cities. Old Crow the Cheyenne chief returned from Ping Ridge agency claiming visions of Christ child fairies at Walker Lake and predicts future sightings and coin movements. A Washington elopement case involves T A Mitchell and Lomas K Hall with arrest later reported. The St Croix boom corporation seeks to recover 46701.78 in a Stillwater Minnesota case.
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Atlanta
Chicago
New York
Baltimore
Old Crow
Gursum
L. T
Ping Ridge
Messiah
Four Mile Creek
Walker Lake
New
Pinto
Walkers Lake
Christie
Ray
Horrible underwater incident and local sale notices
Report describes a diver’s harrowing accident as witnesses scramble through 23 feet of water to reach him. Separate item notes a sale on Broad Street and a meeting at St Luke’s Cathedral in Atlanta to form a ladies club with plans for membership.
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Arlanta
St. Luke’s Cathedral
Melbourne Rain Yet To Materialize In Cheyense Wy
Melbourne awaits rain amid gray skies and a threatened storm as winds shift after Friday’s gusts. A brief, unsettled spell left residents hopeful for showers, but the barometer remains low and forecasts call for continued unsettled weather.
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Cheyense
Melbourne
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