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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1876
Page
1
Readable fragments discuss Atlanta and New York notices, whisky resolutions, and reactions to political figures. Mentions John H James, Senator Morrill, Blaine, and Hungarian reformer Deak Horvath. Captures mixed items from 19th century press and maritime updates on jettywork and steamship plans.
A New Hampshire political scene report discusses intense GOP effort to hold the state amid graft scandals at Washington. It notes venal voters and anti Grantism sentiment, predicting the outcome depends on honest voters and a united front against administration money and propaganda.
Washington dispatch details Pinchback's potential back pay of about 17000 from March 1870s, Kellogg to appoint a senator for Louisiana vacancy, and wider public interest. It notes Gordon's revenue plan and Demagogic debates, with Be knap and Grant watch in the background and talks of cadetships and misconduct in federal offices.
Disjointed comments from various papers mock political figures and events. References touch on Marsh, Schenck, Belknap, Grant, and Taft with satirical jabs about cabinet ministers, conventions, and post rates. Mentions Tennessee democracy, Tennessee figures, and a Peabody donation fund noted in Hogland.
An old notice extols a forthcoming excursion from the Northwest to the city, praising hospitality and planning for visitors. It also cites commentary on Confederate and Union forces, including Stonewall Jackson and General Sherman, comparing fighters from the South and North and praising endurance and resolve.
A startling event reported near Mount Sterling Bath County describes a shower of flesh fragments falling from a clear sky onto Mulllick creek area near Gill’s Sulphur Springs. Eyewitnesses, including Mr. Gill, collected specimens and a chemist will analyze them for Professor J Lawrence Smith. The reporter notes a separate long dispatch praising Edwin Booth’s southern tour, detailing a nationwide reception and performances from Baltimore to Bowling Green.
A long, jagged OCR wire of items spans royal travel rumors from Lisbon to Portsmouth, earthquakes in Germany, congressional and judicial notes, wartime diplomacy, and local protests. It mentions Prince of Wales, Taft, Wells, and Pinchback, plus rail and court actions, storms, and a tornado's Missouri footprint.
A Georgia alert discusses press payments for space in support of the State road lease. Editors argue that publishers should be paid for column use, while defenders claim funding was legitimate advertising. The debate centers on journalism ethics and editorial independence amid political pressure and public policy.
A 19th century testimonial claims safety matches resist ignition except by box friction. It states high reliability, no color change, and a 400 percent efficiency claim after practical trials. Endorsements include Hotel owners and Fire Underwriters in major cities. sellers listed as Hunt Bankin LaMar, wholesale druggists in Atlanta, Georgia.
A clipped report from the Charlotte Observer notes Col. Johnston, a director, has returned from Memphis and says the company is entirely swamped and could pay almost nothing. The writer, personally owed about fifteen hundred dollars, seeks definitive Memphis coverage but finds none.
A decree of the Superior Court of Fulton County Georgia orders a public auction at the Atlanta Court House on the next Tuesday in April for the Oylethope College House and Lot corner Washington and Isabel streets. The property may be subdivided into four lots with payment terms: one third down, one third in six months, and one third in nineteen months. March 10 1876. John H. James W P Inman S B Hoyt commissioners.
A 1 story brick shop with slate roof is offered for sale on Peters Street near Futfee’s Wagon Yard. The building includes a small shop and living space with a brick oven, previously used as a bakery. Cash terms with 60 and 90 day notes. Sale aided by Mr. Gru and W. Adation.
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