The Express fragments on politics and society in 1880s
Scattered items mention the Tilton Beecher affair Cuba sugar crop reports on sea life and a rise in hangings. The Blue Book lists civil servants and common surnames. Potter proposes biennial Congress sessions starting 1880. Philadelphia pension plan for aging merchants sparks secrecy. The Savannah News praises the new Campbell bed and urges an Atlanta Art Gallery. Georgia medical convention elects officers and announces next gathering in Rome.
African Immigration and Emigration to Africa
The Western papers report the Burk Azor leaving Charleston for Africa with about two hundred men women and children setting out for a new life. Officials say ten thousand more await chances to depart while some praise the choice though others fear the impact of removing the poorer classes from society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie
Burk Azor
Charleston
D. C
Africa
Iegrove
Southern Fruits and Vegetables Prices Across Cities
The New York papers report scarce fresh strawberries with quotes on various produce including Charleston greens, Savannah boat, Florida beans, Termuda tomatoes, and Bermuda potatoes with prices. Philadelphia notes mixed arrivals, fine Charleston and Savannah stocks, and quotes on green peas, radishes, cabbage, asparagus, beans, and strawberries. The piece also covers Georgia river and harbor appropriations totaling 210000, planned surveys, and a visit by General Johnston to Oakdale Cemetery with emotional reflections, plus commentary on Cedartown and Carrollton notices. It ends with a note on the Mercury transit and upcoming observations in Ogden, Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Southern
Charleston
Savannah
Florida
Bermuda
Philadelphia
Washington Letter 1878 Appropriation Debates Stretch On
In April 1878 Washington news discusses half the regular appropriations moving through Congress with remaining items to follow. It notes House Senate friction over economic vs fiscal policy, calls for spending reductions, and mentions Beck’s proposal to suspend sinking fund payments. It cites Wood’s tariff bill and Pacific RR debt measures, plus Conkling interviews and local newspaper notes from Rome and Edgartown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Democratic House
Beck
Pacific A. RK
United States
Wooda
Rade
New York
Conkling
Nichols
Louisiana
Hayes
Sherman
Stanley Matthews
Mayes
Doukling
Chaice
Gookling
Austin
Seventh Congressional District Committee Meeting In Rome Ga
The Democratic Executive Committee of the Seventh Georgia District calls a meeting in Rome on Saturday May 8 1878. Chairman TR Jones urges full attendance from every committee member. Local district papers are requested to copy. The notice bears a $27 fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Congressional District
Daurox
Georgia
Rome
Jones
Democratic Executive Committee
Pe Oh Heey
Fragmented Bohemian Echoes From an Era's Drift
An assorted, fragmentary column from New York and Indiana scenes features literary trivia, love letters, and social quips. It mixes gossip about a physician and a Kentucky bride, a Newnan Georgia reply, and oddities about fashion, morality, and famous wits. The piece blends era slang, misprints, and clipped anecdotes to sketch a satirical mosaic of late 19th century sensibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee
Hvanaville
Ind
Georgia
Newnan
Main Street
Kentucky
Wis Viele
Dome
Mvansville
Jones
Owensboro
Mesara Stephens
Fragments From An 19th Century Paper Eye Noise and Nonsense
A string of oddities and jumbled anecdotes appears from a Boston era paper. Tales include Ann Eliza Young touring Magenohusetts with anti Mormon commentary, a revolver scare over engaged couples in the South, and stray quips about marriage, a Black Hill man, a biting Englishman, and a boastful English style. Observations on editors, towels theft, and Shakespeare lore mix with misheard lines and humorous misprints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Eliza Young
Magenohusetts
Evrny
Boston
Willie Prue
Papa
Eaid
Ainsdale
Tina
Ian Elinbersene
Baratoga
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the Express
Cedartown
Ino, W. Radley Baditor
Senatorial District
Innatanda
Tilton- Beecher
Tau
Cuba
Azor
Tilden
Summy
Madison Wells
Uncle Sam
Allens
Bankera
Browns
Devises
Johnsons
Thompsona
Smiths
Potter
Savannah News
Ste
Eatell
Campbell
Atlanta
Hx-Guy
Brown
Senator Hill
Gen
Toombs
Hon. A. 1H
Stphens
Haralson
Zach Chandler
John Thad Johnston
W. F. Holt
Macon
T. H. Kennon
Milledgville
Joseph B. Baird
W. St. Burgess
D. H. Richardson
Updartown
Robert Batty
Board of Censors
Jocal
Appoing
Hoyt
Gregory
Farrell
Pind Holmes
Southern Fruits and Vegetables
Committee of Commerce
Melton
Savinnah
Darien
Deaner
Ocmulgee
Eliot
Chattahoochee
Oostananla
Coosa
Wilmington
N. Y
Joseph Johnnston
Oakdale Cemetery
Johnston
Radlay
Carrollton
Mercury
Iatter
Ogden
Utah
Expris
Ridley
Rome Tribune
Edgartown
Maes
Olfit
Woo
Lucky
Maal
Sound Investment
Puying
England
Ayitur
Tyen P
T. Barauinyitaeeins
Morrissey
John Bright
Mark Twin
Mark
Householder
Leavenworth
George Francis
Paanuta
Satin
Ony Wlywaye
St. Louis
Shakespeare
Granata
Rore
Calvin Philpot Vas
Thomas
Moore
Dard
Jans Givou
Grronata
Guardian
Raleigh
W. Marlin
Jono
Apra
Jorl
Ordinary
B. F. Buckwalter
Ron, Oa
Ochan
Tyber Island
Dybea Tajand
Savannal
Whetland Beach
Addacny Angel G Ybanez
Sar
Evumi's Restaurant & Lodging
Broad Street
Rome, Ga
Pepeays
de Peatustina
HOAS
Ceese Assy Terres
Meula
Houra
N. M. Wright
I. I. Wiee
Crockery
Soluble Pacific
Hureka, Watson and Clark
Bells & Son
Thompson
Ladins’ Coark, James Bane Block
Atlanta, GA
G. J. Briant
le Rome
Aecesaon
Althor
Janz
Ty Willis
Joe Laster
West End
Noyes
Ware Honee
Cendartown, GA
Jansig Joe Laster
Crampton
Crampton Brothers
Antgora Place
Ub Jufferdon Street
New York City
Crabb
Oxpartown, Ga
Tam
Anypd Yin
Sane Ay Syet
McClure
Temple of Music
Waor
Esale Ani Retail Agency
Mak Steinway
Knabe, Dunnam
Karr
J. & C. Fisher
Mason & Hamlin
Suw
Veran Co
Prive
Patiehtors
Oliver Diwony
Win
A Pond & Co
Smith & Co
Merth & Go
Miia
Briere
Ana
Grady
Ates
Union Street
Mani
W.F. Treadaway
Food and Sale Stable
Dougnerty
Condartown, Ay
W. I. TR
Headaway
Chicago Scale CO
West Monrod St
Chicago
Itty
Ramue
Tome
Kelley's Hothe
W. A. Kelley
North Bide
Iy Louisviler
New House
Newsy Frerey
Cleveland
Ordartown, GA
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