Cotton factory funds and political notes in 1875 Georgia
The column surveys Georgia topics including a $100,000 subscription for a Slanta cotton factory, tax and freight shifts, legislative activity, and political figures. It notes Andrew Johnson's Senate election, Brigham Young quip, and Florida’s legislative move affecting carpetbaggers, with local items from Sandersville and Columbus.
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Slanta
The
Columbus Enquirer
Georgia
Andrew Johnson
U. S
Tennessee
W. G. Brownlow
Sandersville
Montgomery Journal
Eufaula
Montgomery
America
Rochester
Syracuse
Columbus
Hamilton
Troup Factory
LaGrange
Screven
Legislative bustle stalls amid vast Georgia assembly agenda
The General Assembly moves through a flood of business with key measures including a constitution amendment, a $700 homestead in specie, a revived pre-1868 homestead law, and voter residency rules. A two thirds rule limits new bills after tomorrow. a criminal court bill and a bond investigation committee draw attention while trading barbs about policy and printers.
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General Assembly
Judiciary Committee
Shewmake
Atlanta Herald
Augusta Chronicle & Sentinel
Tumlin
Atlanta News
Saunders
Clay
Clay County
Dallas letter from 1875 warns on Westward emigration
A. W. Orn writes from Dallas during a Texas inspection tour describing drought impacted crops and a labor surplus. He notes crowded professions, capital shortages, and East Coast hype drawing thousands westward, driving wages down and employment competition high. He promises to share both dark and light views.
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West
Dallas
Texas
Sawrert
Atlanta
Georgia
A. W. Orn
Condition of the Country and Farm Prosperity Ahead
The nation faces financial embarrassment yet improves from last year as farmers hold corn and learn economy. The lien system harms farmers and merchants, but a shift to home production and independence promises prosperity. The Sunny South notes a move toward debt-free living and national recovery.
Radical Losses since 1872 The World reports party shifts
The New York World publishes official returns from 1872 to 1874 showing the Republicans dropping from a nationwide majority of over 750000 to a minority of over 500000. By year end 1874 they held only eleven of thirty states, while the opposition gains nearly 1.25 million votes. New York and Pennsylvania swing large margins as four big states shift sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Republican Party
the World
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Death of John B. Williford at San Antonio
The Lumpkin Independent notes the death of John B. Williford of Stewart County in San Antonio Texas where he went seeking health care. He was a promising young businessman respected by many and had suffered poor health for some time, with consumption suspected.
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Brigham Young
Congress
Sun District
Benj. Hi. Hill
Thomasville
Arkansas
Atlanta
W. Watkin Hicks
Macon
Augusta
Florida
House of Representives
General Gordon
Hon
A. A. Stephens
United States
Nashville
Tennessee
Reuben Wright
Fairfax County
Southern Methodist Church
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Fulton County
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
John B. Williford
San Antonio
Texas
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Jas. P. Sawtell
Cuthbert
Tom Burney
Central Railroad
Savannah
Louisiana
Washington
Kellogg
Pinchback
Sheridan
New Orleans
Stokes
Gov. Tilden
Fisk
Jotaeml
D. Landreth & Son
Philadelphia, Pa
Johnson, Robbins & CO
Weatherfield, Conn
Powell
Chester County
Bashel
T. 8
Strasburg
N. T. Crozier
J. Mathews
F. Barry
P. D. Redding
D. A. Barry
H. B. Elder
Rebt. Gamble
T. A. Coleman
John T. Clarke
Redding & Price
E. McDoneld
R. Knowles
Im M. Gormley
J. McK. Gunn
Wee Recta
Quarterman
Jan
Court House
Randolph County
M. I. Atkins
Collins & Son
San
A. H. Flewellen
A. M
Maniz C. Betuune
Jante Wann
Fiona C. Keira
E. B. Russett
Ian
Standley Building
Confectioneries
My Restaurant
B. J. Jackson
Tom Pratt
Billiard Saloon
Aving
Jas. O. Boon
T. J. Pratt
Geena
Quitman County
James M. Oliver
W. P. Jordan
A. D
Julius Greenwood
Americus
Sumter
State of Georgia
B. P. Hollis
Wise Parker
M. W. H. Smith
Marshal
Abner T. Smith
Attorney At Law
Pets
Yanlard
A. W. Gillespie
Fort Gaines Academy
Jno
W. Dozier
Blakely, Ga
Paullin
Board of Trustees
MO. W. Dozier
Fort Gaines
J. J. McDonald
Milburn
Guarante D
Southern Female College
Lagrange Ga
Nate
Leipsic
I. F. Cox
Kenmore University High School
Amberst C. H
Virginia
A. Stoops
U. Va
H. GC. Brock
Stae
U. of Va
Horace Waters
Sos
Broadway
Agen
Waters
EAS
Robert Wells
Vesget
N. Y
Public Library of Kentucky
Tuo
E. Bramcette
Gt & & Manager
Ulsville, Ky
W. K. Newson
K. Neteon
J. Fay
Camden
N. 5
Bainbridge
Decaurconnie
Wuitster
Dora Loser
Sanford
SL P. Q. Vickery & Co
Phila
Toy Books
Botas
Silver Lake
Powell’s
Drauggist
J.C. Martin
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