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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1885
Page
4
The Barnesville Gazette edition notes the paper published by J. C. McMichael and lists Transday April 1555 printing and postal classification as second class matter at the Barnesville Post Office.
Republican senators blocked General Lawton’s nomination to Russia, citing ineligibility despite his Johnson pardon. The president may refile or delay until December. In New York, Henry Gearson’s postmaster appointment faces Democratic support and civil service considerations, with backers highlighting his long tenure and postal expertise. The New York World notes broad grumbling over departmental changes and delays. The Columbus Daily Times suspended publication for lack of patronage.
Georgia counties face dire finances with Hancock County in deep debt and needing loans for April court expenses. The Albany News notes crops as money sources beyond cotton, while multiple local incidents touch on crime, court actions, and medical milestones.
United States and Canada reports note General Grant desires burial in Washington city with grand rites. The 100th anniversary of the South Carolina Presbytery will be observed April 12 at Waxhaw church in Lancaster County. The New York Mail and Express suggests renaming Mr Cox Sunrise Cox after his translation to the Orient. Worcester leaders plan a cremation society. Ex Governor Waller of Connecticut, now Consul General to London, was once a bootblack and was adopted by Judge Waller who admired him. A Lowell saloon keeper declined a drink offered by a man who claimed he had no money to pawn.
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