Cedartown Industry Pushes for Cotton Factory Growth in South
From Cedartown Ga Jan 16 1876 report the Western and Atlantic Railroad adds two top baggage and mail cars, while local sentiment urges southern manufacturing expansion. Augusta factory profits cited show large dividends and rising production. Cedartown sits in a cotton region with strong inducements for new mills. News covers local incidents in Savannah and Lexington, debt status in Thomas County, a drowning in Cardigan native Samuel Evans, and a Bay Street saloon fight.
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Setthers
Charleston
Vetter Wan
Polk County
Cedartown
Augusta
Jackson
the Chronicle and Sentinels
Augusta Jockey Club
Savannah, Griffin and North Alabama
Newnan
Lexington
Thomas County
Samuel Evans
Cardigan
Wales
Charles Carroll
Bay Street
Savannah
John Robinson
William Lyons
Savannah Gas Company
Macon
Muscogee County
J.M. Shaw
Wayeros
Judge Hall
Flint
J. M. Holmes
Darkc
Aronday
New Yor
Altamaha
Charles Blovens
Daniel McDonald
Sapelo
Bridge
The Black Belt Black Population and Tax Strains
A Mississippi excerpt discusses Wicksburg as center of African American life in Warren County, noting white and black populations in 1870 and the shift of power. It cites rising taxes, land ownership by whites, and the political influence of black voters, describing counties around Warren as a growing “black belt” with stark racial demographics and economic tension.
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Missisippi
Wicksburg
Warren County
Ohio
Great Interior
Vicksburg
Tpanquena
Gordon Adams
Hinds County
Warren
Timout
Col
Ad Ana Tella Ma Lie
Washington
Yazoo County
Tesaquona
Hinds
Claiborne
Warre
Jefferson
Outrage over Carpet Bag Policies Split In Reconstruction Debate
Washington dispatches quote Hon. A. H. Stephens warning that northern support for harsh southern policy could grow. House bills to legalize reporting and federal control of southern elections are seen as early steps in a Republican strategy. Democrats are urged to grasp the danger of a plot to restore southern political dominance.
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Boe
Washington
Congress
South
Republican Party
United States Army
Chicagoribuno
Whitely
Georgia
Mr. Stephens
Stephens
Political debate on Grant third term and economic notes
The article critiques General Grant and a third term agenda, highlighting Democratic reactions and alleged conspiracies. It discusses cost of living comparisons from 1850 to 1874, noting gold versus currency values, real estate taxes, rents, and general price shifts. The piece notes Central Railroad director elections, naming John J. Grogham, George S. Owens, J. Bozeman, and Wadley as president, reflecting postwar political and economic tensions.
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Gales Abe
Timne
L'Aladelphia
Central Railroad Company
John J. Grogham
Macan
George 8. Owens
Savannol
Gol. Wadley
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V.P. Thompson
Barron
Cedartown, GA
Erie
Cartecaville
Molica
Augustr
Hava
Nimitar
Graniteville Villa
New York Sun
Regin la Trobman
New Yeleans
House of Representatives
Himelf
Grant
Folters
PEE Undesigner
Cave Spring
Johnson
Gelato
VanDorender
Peitler Room
Bare
Rockmart
J. Ay Thompaot
Ponce de Leon
Geo. J. Howard
Druccist
Atlanta, Ga
Y. Industrial Exhibition Co
New York
Estate of
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Jan. Dall
Oroly Tunke
Dee
Pali Ae Furniture and Carpets No
Empire Block
Broad Street
KROME
Georgi
Thompson
Liniment
Thome
de Kei Thompson
IR. Thoalpron
Recess Deng Story
Rockwart Ty Kh
East End Wood Shop
J. M. Plates
Tepaira Ani
Patrichk & Omberg
Broad St
Rome
Piaiu
Ter Bataleor
Joseph E. Veal
W. Wade & CO
F. L. Walthall
Prichs
Conainiing
Iba
Peatierston
PhD
G, VW. Featherston
Ike
W. M. Phillips
Eld Stani
General Merchandise
Wouletatewr
Prise
Comedit
W. 8. Davis
Heferentes
Cash Store
J. S. Stubbs & Co
Undartown
Conafastiy
Solu
Polly
Jane
the Allen House
Coorsia
Charles H, Harris
Paobarerua
Esa
Allen House
M' Donald “Ayer & McDonald
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Broads Street
Georgina
J. Winship
Pratt
Phonix
Brown
Avery
Drinley
Wright
Brooks
Eallpea
Shearer
United States
Ayer & McDonald
Brintey's Farmer's Py
Poiset
Chanter St
X.Y
Neale
Shu
Raleltig
Lawaring
Domestic” Sewing Machine Company
Breadway
14Th Street
Union Square
DeCives Opora
Marietta Street
Lusipkin & McConnell
Winters & Nelson
Adatl Instruments
Agente
Piars, Webb & Co
Hardman Pianos
THE
Great New England Cos
Market Street
Chattanooga, Thewr
J. S. Noyes & CO
Eringsford
Oswego
T. Kingsford & Son
Europe
TY T. Kingsford & Son
Barber & Wood
Obdartown, Gal
Singer
Ist
Mechines
Virginia Lumpkin
Singer Manufacturing Company
Cor. Broad and
Alabama
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