Local newspaper masthead and editorial contact note
The Times-Recorder Americus Georgia lists MARIE LOUISE MYRICK as editor and business manager with editorial room telephone 9 percent. The page includes references to historic entities and dates such as Tau Americus Ties and Consolidated Incorporated, with scattered years 1879 1800 1801 and an April 1801 remittance instruction.
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Tau Americus
the Times-Recorder
Americus
Marie Louise Myrick
The Times-Recorder Official Organ Summary
The Times-Recorder functions as the official organ for Americus Sumter County Webster County and the railroad commission of Georgia for the 3rd Congressional District. It serves as the voice for local government agencies and district notices.
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Americus
Sumter County
Webster County
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Goebel murder trial and political notes from Aug 1900
A column from Americus Georgia discusses attention to the Goebel murder trial and a call for an extra session of the Georgia legislature to amend the Goebel election law. It notes tax returns rising, predictions on Bryan and Democrats, and mentions European and China news, plus railroad orders and early campaign chatter.
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Kentucky
Beckhan
Goebel
Detroit Political Bet Between Williams Stebbins and Bryan
In Detroit a blue ribbon election bet is reported with Williams agreeing to support Stebbins' mother-in-law for life if Bryan is elected and Stebbins agreeing to back McKinley to twist Williams' tail for three weeks if McKinley is elected, unless Williams is permanently disabled before the period ends.
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Detroit
Williams
Bryan
Stebbins
McKinley
Town predicts Democratic gains in western states
In Chicago Mr Town discusses observed shifts toward Democrats in Colorado California Minnesota Kentucky and Indiana. He argues silver Republicans are returning but not in enough numbers to shift totals, and asserts California Minnesota Indiana Maryland could push the Democrats past the 1896 electoral tally.
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Mr. Town
Chicago
Colorado
Nevada
Northwest
Bryan
Hanna
California
Pacific Coast
Minnesota
Kentucky
Indiana
Maryland
No Servings For Colored Women In New York Lunchroom
A New York Sun correspondent recalls three respectable colored women entering a restaurant for luncheon. Waiters react with flutter and a proprietor is summoned. The owner refuses service, prompting the piece to urge better Southern example and note the difficulty of practicing what is preached.
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Baltimore Sun
New York Sun
New York
Georgia bill proposes constitutional amendment on suffrage
Representative Tom Hardwick will introduce a bill in Georgia to amend the constitution in a form similar to a northern state. It would enforce property and educational qualifications for suffrage, effectively disfranchising Black voters.
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Tom Hardwick
Georgia
Old North
Mother's Friend liniment promises easier childbirth
An old advertisement touts Mother's Friend as a external liniment that prevents internal harms and eases pregnancy pains. A Tampa hotel proprietor credits smoother second pregnancy with an easier birth, asserting the baby arrived before the doctor. The ad urges purchase at drugstores for $1 per bottle from The Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta Ga.
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Tampa
Fla
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Democracy's War Gay Bryan Plans Campaign
William Jennings Bryan and Adlai E. Stevenson were formally notified of their Democratic nomination for president and vice president at the Kansas City convention. The event featured a parade and remarks by Senator James K. Jones and others, with Bryan arguing the race is between democracy and plutocracy and criticizing Republican shifts on money, debt, and tariffs.
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William Jennings Bryan
Adlai E. Stevenson
Kansas City
Old Sol
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Stevenson
Jones
James K. Jones
Democratic National Committee
Taggart
Richardson
Tennessee
Bryan
Pionies
Golgeadb
Stevenson
Republican Party
Lincoln
Jefferson
Democratic Party
Destiny of the Republic and party ideals discussed
The text critiques Republican leaders for abandoning party ideals in favor of financial gain, arguing that destiny is misused to defend policy. It contrasts contemporary views with Washington’s belief that destiny rests with the people and the American people’s own stewardship of republican government.
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Esparola
Senars
Spain
Cuba
Washington
Towne Withdraws from Populist Ticket After Sioux Falls Nomination
Aug 8 Indianapolis report says Mr. Towne has written a letter to the notification committee withdrawing his candidacy for vice president. The notice follows the Populist national convention at Sioux Falls in May. Mr. Bryan comments that Towne’s letter is manly and patriotic, though he adds it was expected by many who know him well.
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David B. Hill
Bryan
Indianapolis
New York State
Detetu
Charles A. Towne
Presid
Populisr
Sioux Falls
Committee of Notification
Towne
Texas Democrats Meet Under Sensational Charges
In Waco at the 6 000 seat auditorium the Texas Democratic convention opened with Executive Chairman K Bell presiding. County Attorney Thomas of McLennan, leading the Waters-Pierce Oil cases, alleged that several prominent politicians and office holders offered settlements.
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Thomas
Waco
Tex
K. Bell
Fort Worth
Frank Page
McLennan County
Waters Pierce Oilompany
I. Thomas
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Wisconsin Republicans hold state convention with 1067 delegates
The Wisconsin Republican state convention to nominate a full state ticket met at the Exposition building in Milwaukee with 1,067 delegates present. Temporary presiding officer H. C. Adams of Madison spoke for about an hour, praising national and state administrations and the state tax commission created under Scofield. Committees were named after the speech and a recess was taken.
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Milwaukee
Exposition Building
J. B. Treat
Monroe
H. C. Adams
Madison
Adams
State Tax Commission
Scofield
Negroes Seek State Protection From Threats
Members of a Benevolent Society in Chilton County Alabama sought protection from Governor Johnston after white residents threatened to forcefully disband their secret yet benevolent social group. The negroes traveled to the capitol to appeal for aid and were advised to contact county authorities or the society’s officers for safety.
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Montcomr Ala, Ang
Moun Ereck
Chilton County
Johnston
No Gtas
Chilton
Assaulted by a Negro in McIvers Station
Miss Ida Enter, 20, was assaulted and left for dead near McIvers station on the Western and Atlantic railroad as she returned from a visit. The attack sparked widespread alarm. bloodhounds were requested from Atlanta and tracked the suspect after a delay. Enzer, daughter of farmer Taylor Enzer, is a McIvers resident.
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Amasta
Ida Enter
McIvers’ Station
Western and Atlantic
Atlanta
Miss Enzer
Taylor Enzer
McIvers
Russians Defeat Chinese Near Teche and Aguan
A war office dispatch from General Grodekoff reports Russian forces reconnoitering near Teche engaged about 1,000 Chinese with two guns and 260 cavalry. After reinforcements, Russians killed 200 and sustained eight dead and eight wounded. The battle at Aguan continued Aug. 3 with Chinese losses of 200 and two flags captured. An inscription on a captured flag references the people of the large fleet. Free communication with Chinese ministers granted in an Aug. 5 edict. ministerial officials in Wasmingwo report ongoing concerns over the crisis as China allows cipher messages and open talks with powers.
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War Office
Grodekoff
Khabosovinsk
Teche
Iericks
Chiti
Aguan
Wasimnoros
War
Chines
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United States
New Orleans
North Carolina
Washington Post
War Department
Miles
Comptroller-General
Ohio
Ator
Chronicle
Richmond Locomotive Works
Finland
William
Adlai
Rock-a-Bye
Americas
Choice
MR. Towne
Texas
Wisconsin
Chiister
Wo Macan
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