Free Coinage Debate and Cabinet Tensions Rise
February report notes efforts by free coinage advocates to speed action in the House while Democrats and Republicans debate tariff timing. Mention of Bartine of Nevada predicting a veto risk, cabinet tensions, and possible resignations in a presidential year. Also lists assorted committee actions on agriculture, pensions, and naval manpower.
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United States
Spain
Brazil
Salvador
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Boom
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Committee On Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
House Committee On
Chipman
Michigan
Raum
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Joseph McKenna
Third
California
Ninth Judicial Circuit
Friends of Free Coinage
House
Committee On Rules
Bartine
Nevada
St. Yeman
Gite
Bel Ad
Spectator hints at dark horse for 1892 GOP nomination
In Lenn on Eng February 15 the Spectator discusses Blaine's retirement and Harrison’s potential renomination. It suggests Robert T Lincoln could be the next formidable third man with a broad continental appeal, while noting England’s restrained interest and American pride in choosing a strong president. The piece stresses Americans do not want a president who will bow to England.
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Eng
the Spectator
Blaine
United States
The
Spectator
Harrison
Robert T. Lincoln
Great Britain
Itadda
Lincoln
England
America
Denver
Cal
Teller
Colorado
Minneapolis
Georgia Debtor Prison Rally Over Steve Ryans Fate
Atlanta February 15 A Georgia alliance movement backs Steve Ryan a debtor jailed in Fulton County for unpaid debts. Larry Gantt circulates petitions urging Governor Northen to release Ryan and halt the debt imprisonment. The drive frames the case as a warning to debtors and a call for immediate action.
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Atlanta
Alliancemen of
Georgia
Steve Ryan
Larry Gantt
Alliance
Fulton County
Stephen A. Ryan
Ryan
Northen
Mr. Ryan
Watkinsville
Trades Union for Americus carpenters planned this week
A broad movement to organize a trades union in Americus gathered Saturday night as carpenters and mechanics met to hear the case for unionization. Speakers urged benefits for workers and the effort was slated to decide more definitively later in the week with a permanent organization expected in days. The report notes a strong local turnout and practical aims for worker solidarity.
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Americus
Fnally
Atlanta Theatrical Stock Company to Open at Opera House
The Atlanta Theatrical Stock Company plans a weeklong engagement at the city opera house after performing at Edgewood Avenue Theatre. Led by J Wilfred Clarke a descendant of a line of actors the company is billed as one of the Souths strongest comedies.
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Opera House
Edgewood Avenue Theatre
South
J. Wilfred Clarke
Booth
Clark
Views on New York politics and finances by Colonel Hawkins
Home from New York, Colonel S. H. Hawkins discusses the political scene. He attended the Cooper Union gathering where conservatives protested the February state Democratic convention and favored a western nominee, mentioning Flower or Whitney as possible leaders. He notes improving banking liquidity and bond demand signaling a healthier business outlook.
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Cooner Hawkins
S. H. Hawkins
New York
Tites-Receider
Cooper Union
Hill
Cleveland
A Beautiful Tribute to Late L P Howell
A moving tribute honors L P Howell county school commissioner who was courteous to Sumter’s black teachers. After his death they raised a substantial purse for a monument at his grave, showing a community gesture across racial lines and pride in his memory.
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L. P. Howell
Howell
Sumter
Raiso
Deal in the Works Between Rail Lines Rumored
Capt T N Woolfolk secretary of Albany Construction Co confirms a pending agreement between the A F N and the S A M lines. He says a deal could benefit stockholders of both roads and Albany investors as details develop, though he cautions against expecting huge gains for Cordele stockholders.
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Albany Construction Company
Americus
Dusiness
Newa
Capt. Woolfolk
A.f.&n
Albany
Albany Newa and Advertiser
Young men held after failed town exit with clothes
The county court heard the preliminary trial of Cox, Davis, and Quinby for attempting to flee the town with two $22.60 salta of clothes belonging to G. D. Wheatley. A large crowd witnessed the proceedings as Col. L. J. Blalock aided the prosecution. Judge Mathews set bonds at $160 for each prisoner.
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Cox
Davis
Quinby
G. D. Wheatley
L. J. Blalock
Mathews
The Breakfast Table and Town Sketches
A column in late era prose sketches life in town with baby pages, a father’s care, aging, and a note on a new central depot. Local crime rumors ease as officers report little serious activity and the rail line may gain a through Montgomery schedule by March first. Three disorderly prisoners are discharged by the mayor’s court, while two drowned men are later found alive. Oak Hall may be sold by Receiver Ben C Smith for A Gibian & Co after $4,000 realized, and quinine price shifts from 5 to 33 pence per ounce at Davenport Drug Co.
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Sam Road
Montgomery
Pollos
Macon
Ben C. Smith
Oak Hall
A. Gibian & Co
Davenport Drug Company
Error in Washington correspondence over Mills Crisp note
Dr M S Jackson of Georgia writes from Waitt Texas February 1802 correcting Washington reports about Speaker Crisp and Mr Mills. He states Mills preferred no chair on Ways and Means but would serve elsewhere and urges factual reporting to protect Mills’ reputation and Georgia pride.
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Tex
Barron Titks
Washington
Crisp
Mr. Milla
Mills
Mr. Mills
Committee On Ways and Means
Speaker Crisp
Night pursuit on railroad yields stolen silverware and clothes
In Smithville two masked negroes boarded a box car on a freight train and hid two packages believed stolen. The conductor warned off the men after firing into the car. They fled toward Americus and vanished, with no clue to ownership or origin of the goods.
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Smithville
Americus
Local residents and brief notes from Americus area
A roundup of social calls and movements includes Justice Graham in Cordele on business, Dr. O A Brooks in Macon, and Mrs. G O Loving visiting Macon. Several locals travel to Macon, Atlanta, or Brunswick, with Commentary on political figures and a social German event at Doat rooms.
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Americus Jewelry Company
Jackson Streat
Justice Charles Graham
Cordele
Bolletter-General
Mra. Benyon
Tennessee
Benyon
Lawson Stapleton
W. B. Willingham
Macon
Lott Warren
Brunswick
Hattie Torry
Bronwood
A. J. M. Bizion
Atlanta
Council Meeting Report on Regular Session Proceedings
Fragmented OCR text notes a city council regular session with statements about committee work and budgeting. Several unclear phrases reference board actions, bulkings, and oversight but lack concrete names, dates, or specific outcomes for a concise summary.
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