Mackey to lead Postal Telegraph in bid on rival Western Union
California millionaire John W. Mackey was elected director of the Postal Telegraph company, replacing Joel Erhardt. The syndicate led by Mackey and George Roberts plans rapid line expansion from New York to Chicago and beyond while maintaining low rates. Western Union stock faltered as market notes discuss a potential rival and broader telegraph rivalry dynamics.
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Joel B. Erhardt
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George D. Roberts
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Mr. Roberts
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American Exchange Pational Bank
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Canada Southern
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Erie
Western Union Telegraph Company
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BANKS' BREAK. THE SCOTTSBORO MURDER CONFESSION
Taylor Banks was hanged at Scottsboro Alabama for Turner Woods murder after a full confession. He claimed Woods's wife paid fifteen hundred dollars in gold to kill him. The execution followed a long trial and a jury verdict condemning Banks and Francis Woods as an accessory.
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Turner Woods
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Wood
Constitution
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Woods
Jackson County
Francis Woods
Lanks
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Mio
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O'Neal
Perry Cely
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Derry Anderson
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Terrell
Martin Bradley
Railroad Taxation Debate in Georgia Legislature Highlights Immunities
Senator DuBignon argues against a bill forcing railroads to be taxed by multiple counties, citing constitutional immunities and moral duty. He warns the plan would unfairly burden patrons and distort taxes while stressing that rolling stock taxes and county allocations may be unconstitutional under existing state law.
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Beleve
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Tsu
Savannah
Florida and Western Railroad
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Savannah, Florida and Western Railroad
State of Georgia
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Lne
Senator McDonald
Senator DuBignon
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Rilroad
Lirpgswu
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Tutt
Acreage of thirst grips Deer Galveston Texas August 17
A drought endures in Deer Galveston Texas leaving cisterns drained and gardens withered. Water scarcity spreads as residents rely on neighbors for drinking water after stockpiles run dry. A restaurant posts a notice announcing closure until further notice amid growing hardship.
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