Appeal notes and political reads from Georgia 1874
The item compiles various notices, editorials and brief reports from May 1874 about Democratic unity in Georgia, appointments, indictments, flood of subscriptions, church affairs, a murder acquittal, a jail fire, university leadership changes, a tornado report, and a legal principle on property and debts in married women contexts. Named figures include Jas P Sawtell Tos Harper Jr Nelson Tift Gov Smith Gov Moses, Dr A A Lipscomb, Dr H Hi Tucker, Pen Beddell, T G Holt and Judge Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Lipscomb
The
State University
H. Hi. Tucker
Penfield (Baptist) College
Albany News
T. G. Holt
Mitchell County
Massachusetts Dam Disaster Destroys Villages and Kills Many
A massive reservoir in Hampshire County Massachusetts broke after heavy rain, flooding the valley below. Nine factories and over a hundred buildings were swept away, with about two hundred lives lost as a torrent carried homes, machinery, and livestock through the basin. The disaster unfolded in minutes as residents fled to higher ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Hampshire
Connecticut River
Haydenville
Florence
North Dam
Leeds
Hampshire County
Two Charming Widows and the Arkansas Settlement
Two charming Georgia widows inspire admiration as they raise crops and educate children while managing farms. The Savannah Republican notes General Grant’s Arkansas settlement pleases the people and rebukes schemers. A Detroit widow wins a life policy suit against Hartford Life Insurance, asserting the insured’s insanity at death. An Atlanta to Omaha excursion is planned for summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Insurance Company
Hartford
Atlanta
Omaha
Texas Prairies and Prospects for Emigration
Editor Cuthbert argues through his Texas tour that the state rivals the Northwest in cereals and cotton, citing deep fertile soils in Limestone Nevaro and Ellis counties, yields of 40–60 bushels corn per acre, 20–50 bushels wheat, 1000 pounds cotton per acre, and cheap wild lands at 3–6 dollars per acre. He praises climate, pasture, and the moral, educated communities along Pin Oak creek, Comanche and Tucker's Mills, urging potential settlers to weigh the expansion amidst scarcity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuthbert Appeal
Texas
Mississippi
Louisiana
Missouri
Northwest
Limestone
Nevarro
Ellis
Pin Oak
Southwest
Catton
Sike
Aaron
Aliso
Great Northwest
Middle
West
Limestone County
Comanche
Tucker's Mille
Layard
Euphrates
Tigres
Anon
Pin Oak Creek
Texas as the best farming state claim in 1874 letter
In a May 19, 1874 letter by W. Burney the author argues Texas is superior for farming compared with the Northwest, citing climate and soil advantages for sweet potatoes and other crops. The piece previews a forthcoming letter promising a balanced view and urges readers to read both sides before forming an opinion. The Direct Trade convention in Savannah approves freight rates and appoints committees to promote direct exporting and immigration policy, while a Mississippi steamer report recounts a flooded plantation and a lone rooster atop a chimney watching the water. Senator Gordon of Georgia critiques currency policy, urging either removal of state bank note taxes or government-issued currency and opposing contraction. A social fishing trip from Macon to Fort Gaines and election supervision changes in Georgia are noted, along with Mrs. Sallie Brown’s death and Florida butter imports from Ohio. Elusive weather and commodity notes close out with mobile eel fish pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Texas
Northwest
United States
W. Burney
Death of a Bride in East Meadows Carriage Tragedy
A bride named Baines Beile Wheeler of East Meadows, L. L., died in a carriage accident after a celebratory gun salute. Her horse bolted, the carriage overturned, and she was dragged along a rough road. Her body was severely mutilated, with head severed and multiple injuries. The report then notes sparrow introduction in the U S and its alleged damages, mentions German pest laws, and reports Decatur county tax collector Dred Griffin’s default of 7 218 71 with bondsman R H Whiteley, implying partisan political leanings.
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Torerste
Baines
Beile P/ Wheeler
East Meadows
L. L
Dred Griffin
Decatur County
R. H. Whiteley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jas. P. Sawtell
Cuthbert
Democratic Party
Macon
Georgia
Tos
HarperMan,Jr
Nelson ‘Tift
Europe
India
St. John’s River
Florida
Hicks
Watkin Hicks
Milledgeville
Gov. Smith
Opera
State House
Gov. Moses
S. C
Moses
Arkansas
Atlanta Herald
Whiteley
Gaines Chisholm
Fulton Superior Court
Pen Beddell
Preston
Webster County
Castoday
Columbus Enquirer
Johnston
Supreme Court
Col. Jones
Wm. Harden
Randolph County
Savannah Republican
Baxter
Direct Trade Convention
Avanta
Agricultural Congress
Colones Tutt
J. E. Brown
J. P. King
W. M. Wadley
John Screven
Col
E. W. Cole
Thomas Allen
Albert Fink
Savannah
Titt
Grew
Gordon
Gen
Colquitt
Georgia Agricultural Society
Fort Gaines
Jos. Clisby
Telegraph
Tiue
Woods
Isaac Beckett, Esq
State of
Sallie Brown
Jos. E. Brown
Marietta
Ohio
Mobile
New York
Germany
England
W. B. Tackett
District Court of the
U. S
Southern District of
K. A. Quarterman
Randolph
District Court
West Harris, Assigtee
Aladdin Security Oil
Vila
C. West & Sons
Baltimore
Powell
Hale
Rogersville
Tennessee
Ville
E. Tenn. & Va. RB. R
Holston
POWEL
Hawkins County
Tilden & Co
T. 8. Powell
J.S Pemberton
Atlaneta
Powell, Cuthbert
Hunt, Rubkin & Lamar
Maucon
T. Kiddoo &Co
Oxford
Paws
Durham
Druggis's
Fairchild
T.S. Powell
Drugzkt, Booksellce and Stationer
Rickard
Z. S. Powell
Drogzgist
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