19 Jul 1870
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1870
Page
1
An incoherent 1870 Atlanta fragment discusses pagan influences, Northern aristocrats, and social conflicts amid prohibition. The garbled OCR mentions Christ, youth, slavery, and various place names with no clear narrative or outcomes.
Georgia debate over Congress admission and constitutional timing dominates the July 1870 Senate and House sessions. Lawmakers weigh electoral legality, state terms, and the impact on Republican fortunes while urging unity and avoiding new party splits amidst reconstruction tensions.
A scattered telegraph and press roundup from Washington to Paris reports troop movements, battles, and diplomatic moves. Key items include claims of casualties near Forbach, Franco Prussian tensions, neutrality statements from Spain and Belgium, and debates in Paris about Hohenzollern candidacy. London markets and shipping notes accompany the international briefing.
The Atlanta price current notes a morning demand for wares and a firmer bread market due to forecasts. Market activity shows Cortot-Market steady at 16 for mad. Bugs and Tow miltkns listed with various values. receipts tight and exchange premiums listed for New York and other items.
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