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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1875
Page
2
A mosaic of 19th century items records political scandals, capital building costs, court appointments, and civic events. It notes Alabama political graft rumors, budget strains, and a looming capital project while recalling public figures, court decisions, and a grand lodge gathering with vivid local context and urgency.
An 1875 Athens Georgia report details a Republican state convention session with committee appointments, platform items on federal and state governance, and calls for integrity in public service. Nearby items note Hiram Bullock’s 1870–75 judgeship, legal cases on property and contracts, and regional updates from Columbus, Macon, and Savannah including economic prospects and local incidents.
Washington May 84 1875 critics slam extracts from General Blair's book as untruthful and caustic. The polemic targets General Prist and Sherman while revealing long histories of credit, command, and alleged missteps in the Tennessee campaign and public affairs involving figures like Grant and Halleck.
A telegraphic report states that bondholders proposed appointing a receiver and restoring court orders to maintain the former system of selling the company’s assets. The plan calls for attending to the railroad’s management, purchasing property, and placing the road under a new board of managers elected to execute the plan.
Depicts four cases and forty four porcalves with a 12 year figure amid references to standard devices and multiple names. It reads as a fragmented OCR entry from a legal or sales notice, listing items and participants with unclear connections.
A B Hosiery in Wloovee advertises ladies, gents, misses and boys' wear with a wide range of items. Prices start from a few pence for gloves, handkerchiefs and accessories, with everyday bargains and bundles highlighted.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions hats and flowers with unclear names and prices. Likely a small fashion or accessory listing and price notes from an 19th or early 20th century page. Entities are uncertain due to garbled OCR.
A fragment lists silks and dress fabrics with prices per yard or piece, including striped silks, viney serge, striped checks, and various alpacas. It advertises latest arrivals and wholesale prices, noting cases and quantities with per yard costs and discounts for purchasers.
Fragmentary OCR text references names and terms but lacks clear event or context. It shows irregular strings like con mad Pigaues isbep 800 par pert wp and mentions latent Baglns Love Striped. The readable portion does not establish a coherent news item, date, or location.
May 6 Sioux Indians met with the president to press the issue of land location and consent for any relocation. The president warned whites should stay away from Black Hills and suggested exploring an agreement, while interior department officials noted growing difficulty in keeping peace without Indian consent.
Derby Day reports describe a crowd at the race course with royal figures present. The text mentions the Prince and Princess of Wales and a duchess, with betting activity observed. a score or result noted as 38-17 appears amid garbled phrasing.
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