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Newspaper

Waycross Headlight

Location

Waycross, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1886

Page

4

Endorsements Favor Mershon and Wilson for State Affairs

The editorial lauds AL Mershon as a leading congressional candidate in the district praising his learning eloquence and judicial service. It also endorses Hon. L A Wilson of Ware county as a fit representative for the General Assembly noting his tempered rulings and strong record. The piece argues district unity in nominating Mershon and Wilson and urges populace support.

AL. L. Mershon Pearl Congress National Council Mershon Chas. F. Crisp Sumter County Altamaha River Merzhon L. A. Wilson Faiver Leon A. Wilson Ware Aye Ware County L. A

Judicial Circuit Seeks Support for Judge Candidate

The article extols J. L. Sweat as a learned, quick reasoning lawyer fit for the Brunswick circuit judgeship. It reflects public opinion in the Judicial Circuit that the next Legislature should appoint the candidate whose name heads the piece, praising his legal opinions and reasoning ability.

J. L. Sweat Judicial Brunswick Sweat

Conductor Eddy Arrives in Brunswick Ahead of Trial

Mix represented. Conductor Eddy did not leave for parts unknown as intimated by the Albany News when he left Albany on Monday night. He went straight to Brunswick and to the residence of Mrs. Wm. Anderson, where he boards when in Brunswick, paid his bill, asked permission to leave his trunk for a few days, and then accompanied Mr. Morse to St. Mary's. From the facts in view it does appear that he will be on hand the day at his trial.

McDaniel Kentucky Fosse Tames Dramatic Company Elmira N.Y Bere Atlanta Newnan Cartersville Columbus Dalton Laurange Marietta Calhoun Eugene Beck Rabun County Guinenville Supreme Court Bill I. A i. Jefferson Davis Palatka Connell Roins Marshal Chrashy C.F. Crisp Apeech Missour Blin Congress Georgia Sumter John Goroe Bronawick T . T. Vie P. G. Gorge Ansbly Brunswick Rive Inbor Eddy Albany News Albany Brunswick Wm. Anderson

Old Blacksmith Rails Against RailRoad Oppression

Gov Milt Smith admits a misstep quitting blacksmithing as the nation faces railroad paralysis. The Athens letter notes public verdicts align with his view while rail commissions wield an anvil of regulation and oppression. West regions feel the impact of halted rail service.

Milt Smith Plo Athens Ner Railroad Commission West

Naval Drill Invitation to Pensacola Visit

The Heapticat acknowledges an invitation to Pensacola to witness a Naval Drill starting April 7 and ongoing for two weeks on Saturdays and Sundays excepted. The national affair includes boat drills, torpedo boat attack, naval brigade, and fleet sallies with reduced rail fare offered by roads into the city.

Pensacola

Potomac Flats Title Dispute Hamps Value Reclaimed Land

Government spent funds to reclaim flats in the Potomac before Washington but the River and Harbor Committee will not appropriate more money due to a disputed title. The 600 to 700 acre land would be highly valuable. Heirs of Kidwell claim title from an early 19th century island in the Potomac and argue accretions altered the parcel.

Potomac River Washington Kidwell Potomac

Public interests in railroads and the law in disputes

A historical note argues that in railroad labor conflicts the public’s interest must guide outcomes, alongside company and worker rights. Also included are old notices on salves and Charlton County tax rounds with dates through June 1886.

Charlton County Thiek Satilla Folkston Gaynieville Willisville Trader's Hill Thick Branch Barbage & Millikin’s Baker's Still Newton Stokes Gaynneville J.C. Smith Will Trader’s Mill Traders’ Hill J . T. Roddenberry C.C. C

Advances in Wages Across Regions Spark optimism

A telegraph report notes wage increases of ten percent in a large West iron and nail factory at Niles Ohio and similar rises in Pittsburgh and Detroit as well as Wisconsin Michigan and Illinois. The trend suggests a sustained rise in wages rather than a temporary spike and hints at broader recovery in business mood. A sensational divorce case in Chicago features Theresa Dudley Payne Barrett alleging coercion and attempted forced marriage by William Barrett with a pending decree. Also, Rome druggists tout Dr Kinzs New Discovery Electric Bitters and Buchlen Amnica Salve with reported cures including consumption, backed by local traders.

Niles Pittsburg Wisconsin Michigan Illinoi Jones & Laughlin Pittsburgh Detroit Wright Federal Bureau of Labor W. Dz Tloyt & Co Rome Dr. Kinz Buchlen Dr. King Folks & Morgan

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