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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1875

Page

2

Richmond Women Raise 18000 for Monument to General Govanver

A fund of 18000 raised by the women of Richmond aims to erect a monument to General Robert Bot Les Govanver Titpey. The report mixes fragmented notes on various topics including early American politics, Presbyterian union debates, and international travel plans, but centers on the Richmond fundraising effort and its intended tribute.

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King reports on poor met earnings and road condition

President King explains causes of last year’s low earnings for the road, noting repairs funded from gross receipts rather than new bonds. Superintendent Cole records 1281007 in earnings, 25097 in expenses, and a net profit of 455900, with ongoing repairs and cost cuts. The report cites unprofitable branches, charter issues, competition, and rising litigation, urging economies while keeping the road in good order.

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Electricity and weather: science clash at centennial talks

A fragment from a 1875 issue covers Prof Henry and others arguing that electricity drives winds and storms, against sacred theories. It also includes Louisa May Alcott recounting Concord centennial seating snubs, Baptist convention notes, and Charleston reports on missions, politics, and local industry.

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The Schiller and the Telegraph to the Constitution Notice

The fragment reports a city resident Leonhardt visiting the agent's office regarding a Schiller matter. It mentions a man named Leonhardt from Angus who left with his wife for Stuttgart, taking a large sum of money. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

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Emigrant drawn to the West and the South's challenge

The writer notes Michigan’s fruit belt climate supports peaches apples and berries. Demand for berries to Chicago and Milwaukee is strong with 4,000 to 6,000 bushels shipped nightly. Cold weather ruined crops this season while land prices and taxes strain towns. The piece urges southern emigration to feed northern markets and compete with the West, arguing the South can outpace California with workers and investment.

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Whisky seizures expand nationwide amid fraud prosecutions

May 11 dispatch reports further whisky distillery seizures ordered at Pekin Illinois and Cincinnati Ohio with Treasury directing legal steps where frauds are found. Authorities note large quantities of cooked whisky distributed nationwide, but altered packaging hinders detection. Distillery property seized yesterday valued over a million dollars as investigators track illicit consignments and broken packages.

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