Leading Democrats on Issues for 1900
The Times-Herald reports Democratic leaders weigh the 1900 battle cry. Key figures like Clark Howell Jr and Josephus Daniels push trusts and imperialism as top issues, while many favor expanding on the 1896 platform with sharper language and currency reform. Bryan looms as an expected nominee amid calls for a staunch stand on trusts.
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Deacons Clash With Pastor At Big Bethel Church
Dispute at Big Bethel Baptist Church near Sumter over pastoral control leads to injunctions. Deacons Townsend Brown seek court action to remove Pastor Munson while Williams and allied sisters defend the status quo. Judge Littlejohn expected to referee. court case likely to air church affairs and division publicly.
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County Court Set to Convene With July 5 Start
County court will convene at an early date with the session opening July 5. Judge Maynard will dispose of the large number of criminal docket cases, including indictments transferred from the superior court for local option violations. The week long session will handle a heavy volume of business.
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Splendid rains uplift Sumter County farmers
Sumter County farmers report welcome showers Sunday afternoon ending a three week drought. A fresh rain yesterday reinforced the beneficial effects, with crops and gardens recovering and outlook growing brighter as crops push vigor.
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Lawyer Interrupts Sermon at Big Bethel Church
A scene at Big Bethel church last night arose when Rev. R. L. Bivins began his sermon. A young lawyer, representing petitioners in an injunction, objected to the sermon pending Judge Littlejohn’s ruling. The attorney left the church and Bivins continued his address.
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Sam Jones to Preach Sunday at Cordelo Chautauqua
Evangelist Sam Jones will attract a great crowd to Cordelo next Sunday the opening day of the chautauqua session. A one fare rate from Americus and other points will be allowed and many will go from this city to hear Evangelist Jones.
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City Schools Close As Vacation Begins Tonight
City examinations concluded at noon yesterday and hundreds of pupils start summer break. Farlow school graduation at the opera house features seventeen diplomas with prayers, essays, recitations, music, and a class song. McKay Hill school closing exercises follow Friday night to a crowded house, marking another successful Ameri cas public school year with general excellence across departments.
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Fairy Queen cantata delights audience at opera house
The Fairy Queen cantata presented at the opera house last night under Mrs. Jane Geist drew praise for the child performers. Miss Stella McGee as the fairy queen and Miss Julia Guerry as the Goddess of Liberty impressed the crowd with grace and beauty. E. G. Simmons in A Yankee in Love stood out, and drills by young dancers drew applause from a large audience.
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Farmers to Discuss Packing at Sumter County Meeting
The Sumter County Agricultural Society holds its monthly meeting at the courthouse at 11 o clock on Friday the 23d inst. The topic is cotton packing and whether farmers should adopt the round bale system. W A Seales leads the discussion with other members participating.
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Smallpox at Hamburg and Other Late News
A dispatch from Savannah river towns reports Hamburg near Augusta verging on a smallpox epidemic with black residents spreading the disease, while Governor McSweency faces funding gaps and awaits action from the state board. Also, G. V. Barnett is found not guilty of mobbing Seah Jackson near Griffin. 450 delegates attend the Georgia Baptist Young People's convention in Columbus. Congo denies offering Spain 5,000,000 pesetas for the Canary Islands. William Jennings Bryan will speak in Gainesville on July 5. a 15-year-old girl in Birmingham shoots herself. B A Eckhart testifies before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Cincinnati.
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Seoul Street Railway Nears Completion In Capital
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