West Point Terminal lease questioned by Georgia public
The Banner argues the Central railroad lease to the Georgia Pacific, then to the Richmond and Danville, violates the Georgia Constitution and harms Southern interests. It rebukes Wall Street control, praises Col. Brown, and warns of growing public distrust as stock declines and traffic shifts away from Georgia.
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West Point Terminal Company
Central Railroad
Georgia Pacific
Richmond & Danville
Central
Georgia Railroad
Richmond Terminal
Georgia
Wall Street
New York
Savannah
West Point
Baxner
Lynchburg
South
Stock Exchange
Empire State of the South
Atlanta Constitution
The
Richmond ‘Times
Col. Allen
Price of liberty versus railroad monopolies warned
The Atlante Journal defends vigilant public stance against railroad combine domination. It condemns monopoly power in the West Point Terminal Company deals, urging fair treatment while urging the people to uphold liberty and expose ruthless practices.
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Arsens Bannes
Richmond
Atlante Journal
Tae
West Point Terminal Company
Richmond Terminal turmoil cited by Lynchburg Virginian
The Lynchburg Virginian argues that liberal tolerance of Richmond Terminal methods extends to Virginia, with supporters urging President Inman to weather the current control dispute. It claims Southern interests rally to Inman against Wall Street plotters and asserts the system owes much to his leadership.
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Richmond
Virginia
Georgia
Inman
Thoes
Ithout
Mr. Inman
Aegad
Wall Street
Central Railroad
A Word to the Democracy of Georgia
The Georgia Democrats urged cordial acceptance of Colonel Livingston as a Democrat and ally of the party. They express regret over prior doubts about his allegiance and acknowledge his pledge to support the party and its candidates in Washington.
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Georgia
Livingston
State Alliance
Alliance of
Washington
Prohibition Election Roils Atlanta Amid Civil Tension
A Savannah Times dispatch reports Atlanta faces a tense prohibition election as two figures, Jones and Small, prepare to begin operations Thursday. Citizens fear the pending vote and nearby campus barroom clashes may disrupt expo and city welfare. Pulpit ministers are expected to escalate rhetoric.
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Cirrox
War Horse
Chatham
Dispatch
Atlanta
Savannah
Alliance signals in Georgia speakership race
Local reports claim Hon. Win Clifton is favored by the Alliance as a potential House Speaker candidate. Amid speculation, Jupe Cusp and others are noted, with Livingston's absence and shifting loyalties among new members shaping the contest.
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Livingston
Win
Clifton
Thesn
Iself
Cha‘tham
Alliance
Savannah
Junge Cruep
House of Representatives
Cusp
Jupee Guise
Jupexz Cusp
Super Crist
Rumors and Railings Across Town and State
A scattered column notes jokes about tariffs and editors, skeletons found near a Wisconsin town tied to failed newspaper attempts, and a $15,000 state bill for Bryville miners. References to Mayor Brown's popularity, rainmaking machines, Dr Hunnyhurtz, Minister Guus, and Amen’s celebrated for beauty punctuate a lively, opinionated roundup.
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Bryerville
State of
Tennessee
Fourth Estate Fellows and a Nightmare Bedfellow
A humorous tale recalls John Triplett warding off a nightmarish intruder during a guest night. The incident ends with Triplett pursuing the imagined burglar and his host asking what happened. Also noted are Lee Oscar Turner entering Athens to study and the Twain letters to be published by The Constitution, with payments from The New York Sun.
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John Triplett
Triplett
Lee
Constitution
Europe
Mark ‘Twain
New York Sun
Inman Co Agency Opens Temporary Athens Stand
S M Inman & Co's agency to operate temporarily at Capt Rucker's old stand on Thomas Street Athens until Swift's Foundry Street building is ready. J S Cowles will pay spot cash for suitable cotton and expects a large Athens trade this fall while based at Mt Vernon hotel.
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Capt. Rucker
Messrs
S. M. Inman & Co
Athens
J. H Rucker
Thomas Street
Mr. Swift
Foundry Street
J. 8. Cowles
BaNxnze
Cowles
Atlanta
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Col Brown
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Americus Times- Recorder
Americus
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Mr. Flower
Congress
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David Bennnett Hill
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Tur
Boston Herald
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Ohio
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Campbell
Worcester
Wisconsin
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Guus
Scotland
Amens
Me Crevecano
Tur College
Oscar Turner
Wil Turner
Albany News and Advertiser
Georgia House
Clark Howell
S. M Inman & Co’s
Agency
Athens Park’ and Improvement' Co
Esterday
Ilt Saye
Jesus Sieces
Athens Hardware Co
Childs Nokkerson
Ror Smith
Fairbanks
Victor Wagon Scales
Dearens
East Broad Street
Wim
CRAND
Charles Dickens
Estec x York
Carle
Spees
Han
David Copperfield
Martin Chuzzlewit
Nicholas Nickelby
Dombey and Son
Bleak House
Pickwick Papers
Barnaby Rudce
Lawin Drood
Cribers
Peavey
Banner
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Castoria
Samus Pitcher
Lowell
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