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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1875
Page
2
A fragment from a 1875 issue notes judicial sales and official proceedings for gad County. It mentions prominent figures like ELEDRICK W Sxwarp, Robert Dale Owen, and political voices in Maine and New York, plus rail and yacht news and forthcoming public ceremonies in Virginia. The text also references local appointments, a reward case in Goldsboro, and the Stonewall Jackson statue dedication timeline.
Augusta faces a clash with Georgia Railroad over paupers passes and Watkins street access. The city fears costly street-usage by the pass system, noting well dressed paupers and half fare when routed to other lines. If Georgia renews the passes, Augusta will demand investigation and consider extending similar privilege to Atlanta.
A discussion traces western grain supply to northern routes, Atlanta’s lack of grain elevators, and Georgia rail rate discrimination. It argues Atlanta could become a southeastern distributive point with fair Green Line rates, contrasts Louisville and Savannah competition, and notes broader market impacts on Southern roads and state economies.
A traveling observer reports Lahoul women as the busy summer backbone, carrying baggage, weaving, sowing, and tending children while men travel traders’ routes. He details their elaborate headgear, jewelry, and colorful clothing, noting their strength and cheerful labor despite harsh frame.
Acwoms Ga July 16 largest temperance meeting in north Georgia held in a Dallas grove near the court house. Five or six hundred Templars and regalia joined the procession along with Masons and Grangers. Col H K Shackleford of Atlanta led a hour long address, followed by 8 C Robinson and G W Lester spoke for three organizations. A basket dinner by the Isdles honored Cherokee Georgia’s daughters.
The Talbotton Standard reports on a Georgia Press Association excursion from Atlanta to New Holland, Toccoa City, and Tallulah Falls. The group enjoyed lavish hospitality at Col. Sharpe’s banquet, marveled at Atlanta’s rebuilding, and praised Norcross hosts and Tallulah Falls scenery. The Constitution’s liberal spirit is praised, and gratitude is expressed to the paper’s managers.
An 1800s anecdote recounts Wann Wasser college being built for four hundred residents with no closets. Matthew Vassar hears that girls want closets and, despite objections, demands are met with the addition of two nails in the wall for garment storage.
In Washington officials view three powers as none and Spain as unlikely to act soon. Britain and Germany avoid pressuring the United States under Monroe doctrine and Spain has declined good offices in 1867, now moving toward armed pacification of Cuba while the United States remains passive awaiting events. Public knowledge rests with private parties and the press.
A ceremonial eleven gun salute fired from four brass Parrott guns at the City of Tokio’s departure from the San Francisco wharf misfired. One gun snapped, killing one of the dock gunners, Patrick Longham, whose body was found in the bay. Commodore Maury observed the moment as spectators watched.
A dramatic incident aboard the Oceanic ends with Lenehan dead after a misfire near the gun battery. Witnesses report a gun firing and a man overboard, with delay and confusion on shore as rescuers attempt to reach the body. The victim, about thirty five, left a wife and three children. burial plans and an inquest are noted.
A fragment of a colonial newspaper column lists paid advance ads with various notices. Items mention rent, lost and found, a six-needle with football, and a business opportunity offer for a whole or half interest in a carat established business. The Patapsco Female Institute near Baltimore is noted for 36 years of operation, with limited pupil numbers and a healthy location. A list of tax exemptions and office notices appears, ending with a notice to attend at 10 a.m. on a given date.
The Stockholders of this Company will hold a convention in Atlanta Georgia on Friday July 29. The treasurer's office announces the meeting details and asks stockholders to attend. Steam engines and machinery advertised at first class low prices.
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