Young Kentucky governor set at forty years old
A collection of brief notes spans politics and curiosities from 1878 era. It notes Hos. James B. McGagner as a likely youngest Kentucky governor at age forty, steamer cargo to Liverpool, Prairie politics, Prussia cattle names, and remarks on Nebraskan constitution, Grant, Sherman, church property in Germany, and the Maine Blaine Morrill contest.
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Ilinois
Hos
James B. M’cagner
Kentucky
San Marcos
Boston
Liverpool
Chicago
Ferxanpo Woon
Long Branch
Charleston Newand Courier
Crown Prince of Prussia
Aurora
Victoria
Jungs
Trebe
Helene
Janex Fister
Polynesia
Steinberger
Rervus
Bax
Alten
Ohio
Omaha Bee
Nebraska
United States
Grant
Sherman
Ome
Epiacopsey
Germany
Rome
Tax Cincinnati Enquirer
Allen
Grangers
Hayes
Blaine
Morrill
Maine
Washweaton
Ames
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Cincinnati
Comptroller of Currency
Secretary of the Treasury
Sod
Aid
Atlanta
Mee Ng Muaioar Ae Sires
Mon
E. M. Johnson
Chatrine James P
Atlanta's Coal Road Enjoined From Sale
The Sheriff is barred from selling the Georgia Western railroad after the company's attorney filed to prevent disaster. The piece argues a businessman would quickly invest to recover funds and questions whether the city should pay the remaining debt to save the road, urging swift action to avoid loss.
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Georgia ‘Western Railroad
Wall Street Failure and Pensacola Yellow Fever Panic
The piece discusses Duncan, Sherman & Co. collapse amid dangerous speculation in cotton and southern securities, arguing the failure will not trigger a broader market panic. It also urges strict quarantine for yellow fever near Pensacola, noting Montgomery as the key to stopping inland spread and urging city action to protect regional health.
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Duncan, Sherman & Co
Southern Securities
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Memphis
United States
Selma and Gulf Road
Alabama
Jay Cooke
Henry Clews
Earth
Pensacola
Gulf Coast
Barancas
Montgomery
Atlanta
Middle Georgia
State Journal
Savannah
Willard Richardson remembered as a devoted Texas journalist
The Galveston News figure Willard Richardson is praised for his principled stance and zeal for right and justice. He built a strong journalistic career, shaped Texas press history, and accumulated wealth through sound business judgment. His life is celebrated for public service, influence, and private virtues. Texas owes him a debt of honor for his lifelong labor.
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Galveston News
Journal of
Texas
Willard Richardson
Axman
Atlanta
South
Old Milledgeville penitentiary proposed asylant for idiots
The Milledgeville Union endorses converting vacant penitentiary buildings into an asylum for idiots. With the governor's assent, the facility could relieve overcrowded jails and aid lunatics and inebriates. Immediate action is urged and public approval expected. Also notes veterans of the Third Georgia Regiment plan reunion in Portsmouth, VA with rail tickets at half rates to Augusta and $12 round trip from Augusta to Portsmouth.
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Milledgeville Union
Coul
Union
Third Georgia
Portsmouth
Georgia and Central
Augusta
Merchants urged to submit ads for upcoming issue
An early notice invites Atlanta businesses to place advertisements in a special commercial issue. The message stresses certainty of tomorrow's issue and urges hand‑in ads now to ensure insertion, promising thousands of extra readers and urging no business to miss the opportunity.
Ve the 15 members present from Tennessee
July 22 reports a heavy rain storm in Manpare with the river rising one inch. Dow appointed receiver of the Little Rock railroad. Weather and various notices from Pensacola to Washington describe naval deaths, floods, and financial directives.
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Tennessee
Manpare
Roze
EK. Dow
Little Rock
Waishvaros
Belknap
Navy Yard
Pensacola
Ingalls
Barancas
Deshler
Manterra
Washineton
South Atlantic
Gulf States
Grand debates and district sermons across a troubled era
In HonGe of Commons Pitmgell faces an apology amid a heated debate on parliamentary conduct. Australian notes report Indian commission discoveries on rations, cattle losses to freezing, and widespread unrest. A Georgia Sabbath school convention closes with sermons on innocence and childhood faith, praising organized effort and young conversion. A Colorado murder of Judge E F Dyer stirs fear and a hero’s farewell letter from Granite.
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Honge of Commons
Loxton
House of Commons
Pitmgell
D'Israeli
Mesars
Bentick
Newdegate
Omana
Marship
Barnwsville
Griffin District
Methodist
Jones and Bulis
L. J. Davies
Griffin
Chiat
A. M. Speer
Melson
Jonesboro
Mir. Lamar
Culloden
Gray
Hampton
Powell
Mississipp
Cook
GG. Smith
Col. Nolan
McDonough
Gretto-Lesra
L. Davis
Reid
E .F. Dyer
Granite
Lake County
Colorado
Das— Tarde
Mr. Dyer
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Detroit
Iowa
Kirkwood
Rev. Harlan
Harlan
Staten Island
Sun
Wall Street
Col. LE Bleckley
Entreme Court
the Merchants of
Saratoga
Sanaroes
Faithless
P Ness
Springbok
Mac- Daniel
Longdon
Grand
Croydon
Col
Val. Baker
10Th
Hussare
Southwestern
Louivana Bonds
New Orleans
Supreme Court
Spain
Manriww
Gartata
Catalonia
Martinez Campos
Zo de Urgel
Lerida
Pyrenees
Alfonsielt
Paris
Sec'y
Interior
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Indiana
Kansas
Frances Panis
M. Rayne Duval
Duke de Canes
Pres. Grant
Congress
Duke
Permanent Committee
The
National Assembly
Lonxpon
Guild Hall
Exe
Lord Tenderden
Foreign Department
Europa
America
Philadelphia
Denmark
Seine
Quebec
Byndic
Teasta
Barnesville
Methodist Convention—Proceedings
Australia
God
Ain
Rip van Winele
Mr. Gilliand
Sam
John
Blese Dumard
Eras F. Dyer
Georgia—Fayette County
Ereas
RW. Lynch
Asa Martin
Said
Beloneta
Aca
Esate
L. B. Griggs
Wiw
Georgia
Fayette County
Orphany
Benes
John W. Padgett
Elizabeth Padgett
L. B. Grings
Maynon & Norman
Phaton
L Good Mason & Matin
T. GC
Mayson
Joly3t
Dli
Parsons
Dr. Collins
G.M. Woolley
Duaéw
Bat Coal Bank
Sciele & Sons
Marotta
Decatur Etreets
West End
Fulton County
Nary
Daniel Pittman
Ordin
Bee Notice
Richmond Airline Railway
Compan
Calhoun
Walles
Westerland’ Atlantic
Dtt
Richmond House
Depot
Public Square
Gainesville
Gomes
Constitution Office
Broad Street
the Co
Psojueiena
Snacuo
Sylven
Ats
Weahington Univers ‘Gate
Gale
G. PF Eae
Peach
Apiatol
Ego
Avenfort House
Toocos Crry
Groersia
Geor
Atlants
Richmond Ai
Tillulah Falla
Naccoochee
Larza
Davenport
Jane
HE Choice
Rawlins
Fropileto
Idme
Julvis Ate
J. Elam
Re Hoube
Toccoa City
Thomas Little
Uesville Hotel
Ind
Homs
Conrent, Georgia
Campbell County
Lanston
Wiley Breed
Philiaca
CREWA
Soi Burke, Hancock & CU
Pseu
B Collins
Dawson Hotel
Dawson
Goris
Theronetty
Almetto House
Ce Ps
Larsitare
A. Tolerson
Onys
Broad Treet
ArmEns
Japré-attee
Keene
Jericho
al Sergi Places
Horsa
Caarranoocs
M. Od. van Horn
Janelo
Pre” Bowes
W. M. Lewis
Gant
Jose
Tantes Boves
Goormis
Aio Janes
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Astrassenaert & Back Railroad
Bistlest
Petwean
Sollock
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Palice
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