Narrow gauge railroad favored for Columbus connection
The Enquirer Sun reports strong local support for the Chattanooga Columbus and Florida railroad with a likely three foot narrow gauge. Prominent citizens including Mayor Grimes Judge Crawford and G P Swift Jr advocate swift construction to Columbus citing reduced costs and Florida fruit trade links.
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Columbus Enquirer- Sun
Chattanooga, Columbus
Florida
S. G. McLendon
Chattanooga
Columbus
W. H. Brannon
Merchants and Mechanics Bank
Enquirer-Sun
Great Eagle and Pheenix
Muscogee Mills
Columbus Iron Works
Empire Mills
Mr. McLendon
Paddling at Sing Sing Prison and Georgia Democratic Call
Testimony before the Assembly committee details paddling abuses at Sing Sing prison with ex-prisoners describing numerous blows and harsh conditions. Separately, the State Democratic Executive Committee calls a May meeting at Kimball House Atlanta with members listed by district.
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Axsang
Assembly
Sing Sing
John Gray
Dominick Killorn
McCormick
Feet Washing by Emperor At Hofburg Center Stage
The Green Thursday Feet Washing at the Hofburg unfolds with the Emperor and Empress serving elderly men and women in German costume. The rite features sandal and stocking removal, silver purses, and the old spared honored in the Hall of Ceremonies amid dignitaries and clergy.
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Hofburg
Europe
Corps Diplomatique
Stephanie
Steamer City of Sanford Burns With Loss of Lives
A Jacksonville Times report details the fire aboard the City of Sanford on the St Johns River near Philips Point. At least nine people died and many were rescued as Captain Roberts guided passengers to safety, with Purser Steed aiding in the water rescue. Names of the dead include Mrs Ireland and Mrs Keep, and several children are listed as lost.
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Jacksonville Times
St. Johns River
City of
Sanford
Independent Line
Point LaNista
Philips Point
Jackson’ville
Roberts
Bird
Miss Ireland
Captain Roberts
Purser Steed
Mr. Ireland
Switch
G. H. Downer
Norwalk
Ireland
Annie 'R. Keep
Brandon Greeley Keep
Mr. Greeley
Our City
Shortelle
Magnolia
Mosquito Bar
Charles Price
Willie Brooks
Joe Brown Provokes Debate in Thomasville Politics
In a Quitman Free Press item, Hansell questions if Senator Brown’s Thomasville visit sparked political triggers. The paper vows to defend its charges, claims distrust of Brown, and hints at potential legal action while lamenting past Georgian politics. A physician’s melon remark and a LimeKiln club note close the commentary.
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Quitman
Joe Brown
Mr. Brown
Thomasville
Commonwealth of Georgia
Leave to Sell Estate Shares Granted in Fain Heirs
In Decatur County Georgia John W Wilson as administrator of Elizabeth Fain deceased applies for leave to sell six shares of Eagle and Phoenix Main Stock to pay debts and distribute among heirs. Citations require all interested to show cause on the first Monday in June 1882 why leave should not be granted. Dated April 22 1883 signed Maston O Neal Ordinary.
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Jeorgia
Miller County
T. F. Jones Rattan
A. J. Miller
WM. Grimes
Georgia
Decatur
John W Wilson
Elizabeth Fain
Eagle & Phoenix
Maston O'Neal
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Weekly Democrat
Hr. Russell
Esla
Eshall
Siness & Professional
Nicholson
Millercomn- Georgia
Clifton
J. E. J. Morgan Fag
Harrell
Weat Street
Shotwell
Charles C. Bush
Colquitt, GA
Curry
D.D.S
South Ond Street
E. Johnson
McGill
M. O'Neal
McGill & O’neal
Bainbridge, GA
Paek
Fo. A. Poxarsox
Byron B. Bower
Bower & Donalson
Doctor ML. Battle
Hinds
West Side Arthouse
Tod
Jeff D. Talbert
Bainbridge
M. EK. Barnett
L. H. Peacock
Bainbridge and
Vicinia
J. D. Harrell & Bro
West End
Broughtontreet
Macon
Commercial, College
W. McKay
P.O. Box
B.F, Colbert
L. M. Criffin
South Broad
Troup Streets
Ren. E. Russell
THE
Bainbridge Democrat
Hursday
Tallhassee
Gainesville
Ocala
Leesburg
Tampa
Charlotte Harbor
Palatka
Indian River
Jordan
G. Gunby Jordan
Eagle and Phenix Mills
Columbus Board of Trade
McLendon
Mr. Jordan
Bainbridge, Cuthbert and Columbus
H. S. Kimball
Board of Trade
Grimes
C B Grimes
Enquirer
Crawford
Martin J. Crawford
Supreme Court of Georgia
Bis
Familliar
Swift
George P Swift, Jr
Muscoges Milla
John F.mcmahon
H. Barker
State Executive Committee
Atlanta
Democratic Executive Committee
Kimball House
J. E. Shumate
R J. Moses
L. Mynatt
Wm. Phillips
J. J. Jones
Burke County
R. W. Grubb
McIntosh County
Richard Hobbs
Dougherty County
W. A. Harris
Worth County
John A. Cobb
Sumter County
Geo. P. Woods
Pulaski County
A. D. Abrahams
the County
J.D. Willis
Talbottom
W. T. Newman
Fulton County
J. H. Michell
Pike County
Wilbeforce Daniel
Richmond County
F. H. Dolly
Wilkes County
C. J. Welborne
Unionounty
T. M. Peoples
Gwinnett County
Leasper N. Trammell
Democratic
Sardinia
Sicily
Italy
Humbolt
Vensuela
Aragory
Hungary
Cairo
Egypt
Mohammed Ali
New England
Union
Deane
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Call
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