Georgia Silver Convention Draws Delegates From 100 Counties
The Spalding County Silver league convened in the town with delegates from over 100 counties. Senator John T. Morgan of Alabama delivered the principal two hour address outlining the currency issue from Washington to the present. The gathering, led by Pat Walsh of Augusta, affirmed resolutions backing bimetallism and marked by strong Democratic presence.
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Friends of Silver
Spalding County Silver League
Pomn
Bring Mites
Workera
Democratic
Georgia
John T. Morgan
Alaspos Acancus
Free Silver Forces
Ji John Hunt
Lex
United States
Pat Walsh
Augusta
Walsh
Briet
Ananctal Polley
Moses
Forsyth
Resolutions Committee
Alabama
Washington
Memphis
Allen Fort
E P. Howell
Morgan
W. Robertson
Habersham
L. F
Syrup of Figs Advertisement Claims Gentle Health Effects
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as pleasant to taste and gentle on the kidneys. It claims it cleanses the system, dispels colds and headaches, and relieves constipation. The copy asserts it is the only remedy of its kind, made by California Syrup Company in San Francisco.
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Smamons
Simmons Liver Regulator
J.H. Zellin & Co
Philadelphia
Democratic Nominations Deny Northwest Campaign Tour
Senator Faulkner chair of the national Democratic committee denies any plan to send Democratic speakers to the Northwest this summer and fall to discuss the currency question. He says no campaign is active and individuals may travel on their own, but party committees will not authorize such tours.
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Northwest
Wasuixatox
Faulkner
National Democratic Congressional Committee
Hazzard
Congressional Committee
New York Delegation Ramps Up Atlanta Exposition
New York State commissioners to the Atlanta International Exposition, opening September 16, establish headquarters at Gilsey House after returning from Albany. They expect the fair to rival Chicago's and the Centennial in size and attendance, with most states occupying larger spaces and New York pursuing trade and social ties with the South.
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New York
Atlanta
Gilsey
Anne
Chicago
New York State
South
Editors elect officers in Georgia weekly press group
Atlanta July 18 At 10 30 pm the Georgia weekly editors completed their Gainesville convention and passed through bound for Cumberland Island. Officers elected for the ensuing year were W J Coleman president EL W Ham first vice president R Bardwell vice president W A Shackelford recording secretary Alfred Herrington corresponding secretary J W Anderson treasurer. This is the first time in the association history that a president has been re elected for a second term.
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J. W. Anderson
Association
Denial of Harrison Candidacy Report Refuted
Major T L Poole quoted by Associated Press denying a story that General Harrison told Joseph L Sayle he would not seek the presidency and would cut off communication. The general never spoke on the matter directly or indirectly and no words could imply any position on a future candidacy.
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T. L Poole
Associated Prosa
Joseph L Sayle
Cone
Slandering Caron by Canadian papers in cabinet crisis
Two Liberal newspapers in Ottawa were accused of libel over editorials claiming Postmaster General Sir Adolph Caron resigned due to poverty and debt. Widespread questions arose about his finances and alleged indebtedness to the government. A July 18 dispatch notes a large force is involved in a related matter.
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Ottawa
Sir Adolph Caron
Sir Juolph
Shay Tha Turpleare
Senator Morgan Advocates Free Coinage of Silver in Georgia
Senator Joan T. Morgan of Alabama speaks before the Georgia convention supporters of free coinage, tracing silver policy from Washington to Sherman 1873 and urging Republican allies to back repeal of the Sherman law. She cites votes, party loyalties, and praise for Cleveland while urging Democrats to restore the old Jeffersonian creed of silver. The address frames silver as a constitutional issue and a party revival effort, with references to historical figures and long-standing policy battles.
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Joan T. Morgan
Alabama
Friends of Silver
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Georgia
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Jackson
George Washington
Andrew Jackson
United States
Sue Sherman
Great Britain
Senate
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Democratic Party
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Firat
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National Democratic Party
National Republican Party
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Sackeon
Cleveland
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Gurfond
Fieviadae
Carlisle
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