Hill as Democratic nominee prospect noted by Southern press
The Chicago Chronicle views David Bennett Hill as a modest presidential contender and a representative Eastern Democrat, noting that New York must show backing for a national ticket. It cites Hill’s strong southern popularity, especially in Tennessee, and warns the party to tolerate internal factions to unite behind a capable leader.
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Regent Tilden Club
Bryan
Watterson
The
Chicago Chronicle
New York
David Bennett Hill
United Democracy
Eles
Gov. Hill
National Democracy
Tilden Club
Cleveland
Hill
Democratic Party
East
Grover Cleveland
South
Tennessee
Parker
David B. Hill
Nashville American
Billion dollar session overwhelms Congress in seven months
The fifty seventh Congress, led by Republicans, has spent more than 927 million dollars, the largest single session appropriation in history. Critics call it excessive while supporters insist the nation, and two Republican congresses, elected since, back the spending. The era may push further growth in expenditures unless public opinion shifts at the polls.
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Congress
State Platform Gains Voters Trust In Taxation Plans
The platform largely approves the party’s course, rejects endorsing the Kansas City platform, and promises better uniform taxation and resource development. It stresses imperialism and the voices of the people on state concerns, urging public leaders to act promptly and responsibly.
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Kansas City
Georgia
Trusta
Manila Cholera Toll Rises as Outbreak Spreads
Fifty four new Manila cholera cases and thirty six additional deaths push the city totals upward. Across provinces the outbreak totals stand at 10,382 cases and 7,718 deaths. Health officials end quarantines for contacts and replace cremation with quicklime burial to address religious objections.
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Manila
Health Board
Independence Day in Cuba Celebrations by Americans
Americans in Havana and across the island marked the Fourth with strong patriotism. A mayoral order prevented fireworks. The American club hosted a reception for Havana’s elite, and Roosevelt’s speech drew hearty cheers from both Cubans and Americans. The event closed with Dixie and the national hymn.
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New York
Havana
Tribune
American Club
Roosevelt
Georgia Democrats Meet in Convention Ticket to Be Nominated
Georgia Democratic convention opens in Atlanta with hundreds of delegates. The ticket slated for nomination includes Terrell for governor, Hart for attorney general, Wright as comptroller general, Cook as secretary of state, Stevens as commissioner of agriculture, and Merritt as school commissioner among others. The session may debate a local option plank and nonpartisan liquor politics. Georgia Experiment Station board meets in Griffin July 5, approving farm improvements.
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Georgia
House of Representatives
Edward T. Brown
John T. Boifegillet
Bibb
Charles Northen
Fulton
J. M. Terrell
John ©. Hart
Liam A. Wright
Phil Cook
C. B. Stevens
Thomas Eason
Robert J. Park
W. B. Merritt
Supreme Court
Samuel Lumpkin
J. A. Cobb
Atlantic Circuit
Paul Seabrook
L. Kenan
August Cireult
W. T. Gary
Blue Ridge
B. F. Simpson
Brunswick
T. A. Parker
Eastern
Pope Barro
First Circuit
B. J. Reagan
Macon
W. H. Faleton, Jr
Solicitor General
William Brunson
Middle
B. D. E Fang
Northeastern
J. J. Kimsey
W. A. Charters
Ocmulgee
Gray Lewisit
Joe Pottle
Pataula
HH. Og. Sheffield
Rome
Georgia Democrats Nominate Terrell for Governor
The Georgia Democratic convention nominated Hon. Joseph M. Terrell for governor and adopted a platform urging the separation of liquor questions from politics, endorsing non-partisan local option laws. A new state executive committee was named with E. T. Brown at its head, and Senator Clay was endorsed for reelection by the legislature.
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Atlanta
Joseph M. Terrell
E.T. Brown
Clay
J. M. Terrell
Terrell
Estill
Guerry
Democracy of
Georgia
Democratic Party
Roosevelt May Visit Macon for Farmers Congress
Macon Mayor Bridges Smith returned from Washington with a Macon committee to invite President Theodore Roosevelt to visit Macon during the farmers national congress. The president indicated he would come if his other arrangements permit.
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Roosevelt
Macon
Duly
Bridgia Smith
Washington
Macon Committee
Theodore Roosevelt
Farmers’ National Congress
Smith Saye
New Gin Company to seek charter in Watkinsville GA
Ocence July 6 The Watkinsville Square Base Ginning company plans to apply for a charter at the July city council meeting with capitalization of 6000 dollars. Applicants include George H. Ford of Atlanta Rufus B. Burger W H Ashford W B Langford and B E Thrasher of Watkinsville.
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New Gin Company
Ocence
Watkinsville
Watkinsville Square
George H. Ford
Atlanta
Rufus BR. Burger
W. H. Ashford
W. B. Langford
B. BE. Thrasher
Fire Ravages Two Dwellings in Anniston. Several Injured
A major blaze in Anniston Alabama destroyed a two story frame dwelling and an adjoining one story structure between a double house and a neighboring shop. The origin remains unknown but the second story stairway trapped residents who escaped as flames spread. Leon Ullman J B Levens and Mrs Morgan reported losses ranging from 200 to 3300 with varied insurance. Two injured residents Mr J H Levens and Nancy Crow suffered minor burns from shattered glass during the escape. The fire also damaged or destroyed several other portions of the properties and belongings.
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Anniston
Ala
Atery
Glenn
Leon Ullman
J. &. Roper
J. B. Leven
Morgan
J. O. Roper
J. H. Levens
Nancy Crow
Amateur Press Association New York July B At The
A fragment from a New York Amateur Press Association item dated July references the group and a local meeting. No further readable details about participants, topics, or outcomes are present.
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Amateur Press Association
New York
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