Bankruptcies and politics swirl in the South and beyond
The record lists bankrupt Jay Cook & Co, Alabama state debt at 25 million, and discussions of Cuba annexation. It notes weather prognostications, crop concerns in Georgia, a Macon and Stewart County burglary wave, and local civic actions including aid to Bainbridge and Thanksgiving proclamations.
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Jay Cook &Co
Alabama
California
Scotland
Memphis
Bainbridge
South Georgia’ Conference
Macdb
Grant
Milt Malone
Atlanta
Maine
Johnson
Cuba
United States
the Independent
Stewart County
Macon
McGrath
Gassiz
Ghi
West
Havinta
Bese Ee
Chicago
Brooklyn
Georgia Zouaves
Gen
Georgia
W. A. Graham
Fort Gaines
Bains Bridge
Sandusky
Cobb County
Columbus
Pike
Angie
Philadelphia
The Cry of War and Virginias Cuban Venture Debate
The article argues against war and Cuban annexation urging that the Virginia episode shows possible government complicity in rebel aid. It questions calls for reparations from Britain versus neutralities violations and criticizes Southern advocates for quick annexation and military action. It cautions Cuba’s statehood under Radical rule.
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United States
Spain
England
Amp
New York
Cuba
Virginia
State Grange Meeting and Early Convention Debates
Delegates at the State Grange Convention in Atlanta Tuesday laid out forenoon business: policy on provisions, cotton pricing, lien laws, and direct cotton shipments. Note on Santiago de Cuba’s maritime status and a Macon murder involving two sixteen year olds. Philadelphia finances show improving money market as panic subsides.
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State Grange
Atlanta
Europe
Macon
East Macon
Thomas Howard
John Wall
Wall
Cotton Prices Forward Amid Market Oscillations
Beiter prices thead Norton Slaughter and Co. argue that the recent cotton decline is due to industrial overcapacity and bank failures. They foresee money flowing into banks and private capital over the next six days to revive trade. American spinners’ stoppage will shrink supply and, with reduced planting, English buyers and American spinners will compete, likely lifting prices in February.
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Norton, Slaughter & Co. Ork
Cuban Population and Trade Figures Cited in War Era
The report outlines Cuba’s population nearly a million and a half, with European descent making up about half and a quarter of Europeans from Spain. It notes 370000 enslaved people, a majority of free white labor, and high export value from sugar and tobacco. Trade is valued around 130 million annually, with 1869 imports at 43.5 million and exports at 57 million, plus large capital in export production. The piece also lists charitable contributions to the Bainbridge Law and includes a provocative political remark from Florida’s governor toward Gen. Grant.
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Cuba
Grand Jury Presentments for Quitman County 1873
The Quitman County Grand Jury at the November Term 1873 reports courthouse decay needing repairs including windys, sills, and jail safety. recommends more courtroom seating and county officer diligence. notes the jail is unsafe. praises county officers’ conduct and efficiency. requests publication of these presentments in the Cuthbert Appeal and thanks Judge Strozier and Solicitor General Flewellen.
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Rte
Pier
Quitman
Superior Court
Jstes
Bard
Otur
Scc
Justice Criminal Court
Strozier
J. T. Flewellen
Asaa
G LeTner
Foreman
W M Tennille
T M Hollis
Jeremiah Buntin
A D Colley
A L Baldwin
W Lee
A A
Lewis
JR Ellis
Eli Jenkins
T J Ellis
BT Ray
W J. McRee
IE Thomas
McLendon
Simpson Moore
Joe Hillman
Castellow
JC Guilford
Quitman Superior Court
Cuthbert Pat
P.F. Sorozien
Len
Geonora
QettMas Cotsty
E. J. Moroz
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Masrepen
Pemaria
Clay
County
Cautrenpey & Buo
Ayaiulle Point
State Grange Meeting
Santiago de Cupa
Santiago
Sledger. Money
Beiter
Thead
Bainbridge Law
Christian Association of New York
James Watt
Thomasville
Savannah
Julian Steininger
Camilla
Americus
P. M. Albany
Groover
Frown J. W. Lathrop & Co
Babbit & Co
Duncan& Johnston
Albany
Florida
W. B. Tackett
Cuthbert, Georgia
Lanier House
Newingham
Joseph J. Rogers
Attorney At Law
Catabert, GA
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J. McK. Gunn
Grand Jury
Presentikent Hiekdegee
J F Bogan
R A Cooper
J J Castellow
Thomas Atwater
Borgia
Raspot
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Gormley
Eufaula
Bray
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District Court of the Us
Southern District of
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Cuthbert
Randolph
District Court of Said Distree
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Radway
Dobbin's Soap
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Lubin
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Atkinson
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Windsor Soap
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Brazil
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Calhoun
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T. A. Goodbum
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Jackson & West
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College Street
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Wat. D. Kiddoo
Babcock
Tanne Ss
Hook and Tadder
F. W. Farwell
Broadway
T. S. Powell
Ga. i
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Southwestern RR
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Dawson
Jas. H. Guerrey
Georgetown
Odhote
Sines
Celil At
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Randolph County
R. M. Pucten
Burnum
Waite
O. E. Flukers
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Daily Telegraph & Messenger
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