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December 16, 1882
The Greenville Times
Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
Courier-Journal reporter interviews Mr. Murray Keller, General Passenger Agent of L. N. A. & C. Railroad, who reports a massive rush of emigrants to Southern States, especially Florida, from East, Chicago, and Northwest. They seek better, cheaper land; many well-to-do; over 100 arrived via their road last week.
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A Courier-Journal reporter met Mr. Murray Keller, General Passenger Agent of the L. N. A. & C. Railroad recently, and in a short conversation the subject turned on emigration,
"I never knew of such a rush South in my life," said Mr. Keller. "More people have emigrated to the Southern States, and especially to Florida, in the past few months than for a year previously. A number of them are Eastern people, though the majority come from Chicago and the Northwest. The Southern country is gradually drawing the emigrants away from the West, as they are beginning to realize the fact that they can get better and more profitable land in the South for less money. Another thing that might be noted in connection with this is the fact that the majority of the Southern emigrants this year have been well to do.
"You can see here," he continued, drawing out a note book, "that more than 100 came in over our road last week from the northwest, bound for Florida, and more than two-thirds of them have gone there to live. The facilities for getting South are much better than those West, and a hundred other advantages exist which are generally pushing it forward."
"I never knew of such a rush South in my life," said Mr. Keller. "More people have emigrated to the Southern States, and especially to Florida, in the past few months than for a year previously. A number of them are Eastern people, though the majority come from Chicago and the Northwest. The Southern country is gradually drawing the emigrants away from the West, as they are beginning to realize the fact that they can get better and more profitable land in the South for less money. Another thing that might be noted in connection with this is the fact that the majority of the Southern emigrants this year have been well to do.
"You can see here," he continued, drawing out a note book, "that more than 100 came in over our road last week from the northwest, bound for Florida, and more than two-thirds of them have gone there to live. The facilities for getting South are much better than those West, and a hundred other advantages exist which are generally pushing it forward."
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Emigration Rush
Southern Migration
Florida Settlers
Railroad Transport
Land Opportunities
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Murray Keller
Courier Journal Reporter
Where did it happen?
Southern States, Florida
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Murray Keller
Courier Journal Reporter
Location
Southern States, Florida
Event Date
Past Few Months
Story Details
Mr. Keller describes unprecedented emigration rush to Southern States, especially Florida, from East, Chicago, and Northwest, due to better, cheaper land; many well-to-do; over 100 arrived via L&N railroad last week to settle.