Southern iron and industry rise in 1880s
The New York Herald sketches Southern industrial growth from 1880s into 1887 with surging pig iron output in Alabama Tennessee and Virginia and rising investments. It notes rail switches and mills expanding capacity while capital pours in from Europe and the South and North vie for commercial leadership. It predicts a 2 million ton annual pig iron potential and a new era of regional economic rivalry.
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New York Herald
Uelash
Air
Helwann
Votomac
Gall Theanita
Kentucky
Alabama
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
South
Cotton
Georgia
North Carolina
Missouri
Tennessee
Noria
Gopan
Gammon
Ancient Old Stone Fort of Manchester Tennessee
A Tennessee fort near Manchester known as the Old Stone Fort is described as ancient. Concentric tree rings on surrounding walls indicate about five hundred years of growth, making historians question who built the fort and for what purpose. Investigators are urged to study the trees soon as they are rapidly deteriorating.
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Jastubermien
Manchester, Coffee Company
Tenn
Trong Drink
United States
Sifanti Conatinution
Ananta
Ellvel
Hole
Decatur
Peters
Uile
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Anti Polygamy Prohibition Demand in Utah Debate
A Utah constitutional convention report argues Congress must delay Utah statehood until polygamy is abolished in fact. editors warn Mormon leadership could keep power if statehood is granted, urging action by officials and public scrutiny.
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Utah
Congress
Utah Ata Territory
Philadelphia Times
Gov Taylor Welcomed At Trenton Fourth Of July Rally
In Trenton a large crowd welcomed Governor Robert L. Taylor with a stirring patriotic address. The event featured a parade escort by decorated young women and a speech praised for its eloquence and strong support for Gibson County's loyalty to Taylor.
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Anna Bell Hicks
Gibson County
Bob Taylor
Govenor
Hicks House
Thia
Gibson Wells
Je Williamson
R. Deason
Cola
L. H. Tyree
T. J. Haye
J. 0. McDearmon
Ancient Trees Found in Danville Steel Plant Dig
Excavation for a new Danville steel plant reached twenty seven feet, revealing tree trunks about three feet in diameter and well preserved acorns and nuts in the surrounding soil. The buried trunks are deemed remains of a primeval forest, swept by a gigantic flood that created the Susquehanna valley ridge where Danville now stands.
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Danville Intelligencer
Susquehanna
Danville
Woman berates fiancé over furniture purchase
A couple visits a furniture store and the woman discovers her fiancé cannot pay upfront. She declares no need for furniture and leaves the man to face the salesman and his own worries. The anecdote ends with the crestfallen fiancé contemplating his finances.
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Rou
Hotton
George
Bank Officials Fail to Appear in Fidelity Case
Fidelity Bank figures E L Harper and Benjamin E Hopkins did not appear before Commissioner Hooper this afternoon and waived examination by their attorneys. They were committed in default of bail of 200000 and 100000 respectively to answer at the October term of the court.
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Cincinnati
Omerwati
E. L. Harper
Benjamin E. Hopkins
Fidelity Bank
Hooper
Maine Prohibition Triumph Cited by State Senator Sparks
A letter to PorviAXh discusses J W Sparks quotes praising Maine Law and Neal Dow. It argues Prohibition reduced distilleries and liquor traffic, boosted prosperity, and transformed Maine's economy and society since 1851, claiming the law is settled and unchangeable.
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Porviaxh
Haynes
J. W. Sparks
Maine
Neal Dow
Jana
Caine
Sparks
Dea
Anil
Heyer
Kknywihg
Willie
New York
Ohio
Missouri
Chicago
Texas
Tennessee
Union
Greeley and His Editor Friends Tales Across Circumstances
A fragmented reminiscence recalls William Greeley and peers joking about editorial lapses and drinking habits. Anecdotes touch on misread headlines, Heidsieck champagne, tobacco tastes, and a notorious handwriting style described as nearly illegible yet with a recognizable pattern.
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Cheelig
Ong
The
Tribune
Greeley
Heidsieck
Mr. Greeley
Adsojy
Sharp Frowns on News Talk as Family Stays Close
In New York Sacob Sharp shows gloom with wife at his side and his lawyers, doctors, and family advising restraint. A young Malina woman Kilouiella Qussall is linked to an unrevealed plan as detectives probe a case connected to a newborn found dead under disturbing circumstances.
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George W. Cable
Boston
General Sheridan
New Bedford
Mags
Morrison
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Congress
New York
Sharp
Kilouiella Qussall
Newfortk Street
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Dodge Parker
Mount Holly
N. J
Mary C. Anderson
Trenton
W. C. T. U, Department
Wall
Ing Kansan
Barnes
Harry Lyle
Watras Bimwars
Vwasant Allitn
Ist ‘Thirsday
Itia
Band of Hope
McFayland
Brevers
Heaven
Earth
Wavevere
Fredom
Atlanta
Orion
Eity
Dal
Hiv Odiwarlor
Yolira
Daw
Nenl Dow
Eoley
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