The Cuthbert Appeal and Political Reforms Dialogue
A colonial era tour through political reverses in Cuba and New York arrests, the Virginia election, and calls for reform. The piece praises the Bainbridge Argus, urges a convention to define duties and prerogatives, and notes changes at the Cuthbert Appeal while emphasizing railroad expansion toward Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
New York
Virginia
South
Old Dominion
Menauren
Staten
Andy
Rail Road Consolidation and Regional Growth Debate
The article argues that railroad mergers and state aid shape Georgia's transport future. It notes Central Railroad plans from Albany to Newton, possible effects on rivals, and the push for a new line to spur southwestern prosperity. It criticizes state legislatures and warns of monopolies while approving consolidation benefits and private interests.
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Expres
Vx Apy
Central Railroad
Tadet
Georgian Board Reports on University Examinations and Needs
Ample praise for the University of Georgia shows the examination has shifted from oral to written with strong results. The report urges expansion into applied sciences, including schools of manufacturing, commerce, agriculture, engineering, and mining, funded by cities and overseen by the university chancellor, to benefit Georgia’s economy.
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Amant Peres
Board of Visitors
Atlanta
Hultock
Bin
Qt Escellency
Micard of Visitors
Elusa
Bute University
Institut
Europe
Georgia
Scivice
Augnata
Meson
Athens
M. H. Hexneason
Knoxville Press and Herald reports Ku-Klux trial outcomes
The Knoxville Press and Herald notes that about fifteen months ago a knot of Radical Ku Klux whipped Methodist preacher Parson Neal while traveling. Three have died, one was killed after a horse fall, a fifth is jailed, a sixth struck by lightning, and the same storm split the tree Neal was tied to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knosville Presa
Ku-Klux
Neal
Fourth of July reflections on declining patriotism and public virtue
An editorial laments fading Fourth of July observances and reverence for the Revolution. It recalls 19th century ceremonies with sermons, readings of the Declaration, and public toasts, contrasting past patriotism with a perceived modern decline amid political cynicism and shifting values. It cites Cotton crop data and notes President Grant's seven horses in his stables.
Press ad revenue sparks debate on free notices amid rail plans
The piece argues editors deserve compensation for notices and obituaries, warning that gratuitous ads burden papers. It notes the A. and Gulf Railroad extension toward Columbia Alabama, urging engineers and funding, and reports on a state convict lease to Grant Alexander Co and upcoming rail work on Augusta and Macon road. It ends with political quips from Grant and a telegraph remark about global circuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Mesars, Grant, Alexander & Co
Meccon
Women Should Not Vote Says Morton in Boston Address
In a July speech by Hon. Ellis W. Morton the logic of suffrage opponents is outlined saying women lack power to enforce will and that law without enforcement is not law. The piece cites the idea that government shelters society and men must erect and defend it while women’s law rests on virtue and beauty read at home. The Virginia papers celebrate electoral results with multiple figures and regions redeemed, while national commentary notes Canly’s tear oath decision and possible new election if required.
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Camie
Great Britain
Uey
Hemrora
Republic
Howe
Fathers of the Republic
Washington
Schlom
Pauliticiana
Doylestown Democrat
Grant
New Haven
Toto
Greece
Rome
N. Y
Wolley Axa Tun Lawa
Ellis W. Morton
Boston
Honda
Wasington
The
New York Tribune
Generl Canly
Georgia
Louisiana
North Carolina
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Cuthbert
Pom Arkay Thorwnt
Bawtell & Jones
H. A. Jon Em, Baron
Bainbridge
Argus
Conitausa
Teerinmstein
Ran Jounwar
Ayo
Anxoen
W. Ranse
Reese
Bounoe
Eldom
Brown
New Eistor
Journal
Toxonxd
Macon
Thulbert
Cincinnati
Bainbridge, Cuthbert and Golimbed
Chatanooga
West Point
Columbus
Ocean
Gulf
Jupiter
Rothschilds and
Barings
Georgy
Cuthbert and Columbus
South Western
Kilkenny
Tennessee
Dade
Atlantic
General Assembly
Pennsylvania
White House
Capitol
Emperor Grant
Jerome
Bonner
Havannah
Vive L’. Empereur
San Francisco
Camo
Pacific Railroad
Mississippi
University of Georgia
Smyrna
Earp
India
Pe Grant
Asa
Tue
Joe Amaythan Gaiy Rattioan
A. & Gulf Railroad
Columbia
Ala
Alabama Railroad
Gulf Road
Midway
Central Road
Corps of Engineers
Bullbridge
Lambridge Argus
Globe
Hiow
Richeau Enquirer
Wells
Dr. Worin
Bowden
Walker
Humphreys
Chandler
Joe Cox
Manafield
Lewis Lindsay
Richmond
Henrico
Albemarle
Pittsylvania
Charlotte
Norfolk City
Bond
Commission
Jonathan Collins & Son
Letchworth
Eralt Jak
E. D. Smythe & CO
Savannah, GA
Poeecereat China
Gross and
Eartheraware
Iy For
B. Jordan
Sunb Bay
Ofa
M. GO. Rmley
Rdinare
Renee Exmelees
Balanes
Aera
Furuieh
Io Vieah
Tele Weaver & Buebanan
Gewkt
Vents
Solomonsss
A. A. Solomons & CO
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