Endorsements, politics stir Americus district race
The Times-Recorder reports on endorsements for Hon. E. B. Lewis in the Third district and criticizes Judge Fort for soliciting aid from Ex-Governor Northen. It questions railroad ties and influence in Georgia politics, noting Northen’s railroad-backed position and urging voters to consider local representation in the 57th Congress.
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Judge Fort
Bob Toombs
W. J. Northen
Aguinaldo
Dom Paul
Third
E. B. Lewis
Toombs
Northen
Cassius
Equitable
Atlanta
Waycross War
Hon E B Lewis Speech At Leesburg Crowds Support Lewis
Honorable E B Lewis addressed a large Democratic gathering in Leesburg praising his congressional record and refuting opponents. He described himself as a plain speaker and earned enthusiastic approval, signaling Lee County backing for Lewis.
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Lewis
Leesburg
Congress
Lee County
Judge Allen Fort's Twelve Reasons Against Lewis
The Times-Recorder recalls Judge Allen Fort’s twelve reasons from 1811 and asserts his influence over editorial content since 1896. It argues voters already know the arguments and will decide Fort’s fate in the upcoming election season.
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Allen Fort
Americus
Lewis
Congress
Times- Recorder
Times-Recorder
Tudge Fort
Sumter
Judge Fort Campaign Scrap Exposed in Georgia Race
A lengthy broadside defends Allen Fort's record while admitting vote shortcomings on key measures. It hails his role in creating the Georgia Railroad Commission, cites a $15 000 salary, and invokes a 1880 Toombs letter. The piece ends warning voters Fort can’t fool all the people.
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Dudge Allen Fort
Georgia
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Robert Toombs
Third
Old South
Judge Fort
Americas
Toombs
Fort
Third district campaign called disgusting by Albany editor
Editor Henry McIntosh of the Albany Herald denounces the Third district race and the Sunday Herald condemns shameless charges of buy sell and crimination. The piece laments press self interest and lack of issue oriented debate. It questions whether too many newspaper men should be in the editorial chair.
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Henry McIntosh
Albany Herald
Third District
Allen Fort
Brother McIntosh
The
Sunday Herald
Neck of the Woods
Ditrict
Rock-a-Bye Baby and the Pain of Childbirth
The text laments how terms like Mother’s Friend have shifted from comforting lullabies to referencing remedies that promise ease in childbirth. It cautions expectant mothers about internal remedies that may cause more harm than relief, noting the final strain can be dangerous.
How Lewis Voted on Roberts Case in Congress
The piece defends Representative E. B. Lewis against attacks over his vote to expel Brigham H. Roberts and cites Georgia colleagues who voted similarly. It asserts Lewis chose law and order, notes other named lawmakers, and claims Wilcox County supports Lewis while praising Lewin as trustworthy.
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Lewis
Roberts
Georgia
Brigham H Roberts
Utah
Adamson
Bartlett
Griggs
Howard
Lester
Maddox
Livingston
Bargain Monday and Tuesday Sewn Goods Sale
A busy sale offers Calicoes at 3 1/2 cents per yard and lawn at 6 1/2 cents, plus printed Dimities, white Lawns, and open and shut fans. Discounted Madras cloths, Percales, and Piques include collars and cuffs. footwear features Oxford pairs at 1.25. Also towels, laces, Dimities, and Mens underwear with deep discounts and hosiery priced to move. Limited quantities, one buyer limit on some items.
Porto Ricans Do Not Respond To Allen Speech
The spread-eagle address by Governor Allen failed to excite Porto Ricans. He could not promise redemption of prior pledges or reassure them of constitutional protection under U.S. authority, and they would not have believed him anyway.
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Allen
United States
Sumter Sheriff Sale Notice in Americus Ga
A Sumter County sheriff sale will be held at the courthouse door in Americus, Georgia, between legal hours of sale on Tuesday in June. It covers the remainder interest of FP H Buchanan in east half of Lot 101 in the New 26th district, Sumter County, about 101 and a half acres. The property of the Buchanan estate is levied. the estate of Mrs A J Williams is not to be sold. Levy by J A Covington L G and returned March 27, 1%C.
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Court House
Americus
Sumter
Towit
FP. H. Buchanan
Jotofs and
No 101
26Th
Sumter County
Levieden
F. H
C. Zenant
Tefan
Webster Sheriff Sale Notice in Preston Georgia
J C McArthur sheriff announces Webster county sale at the courthouse door in Preston on the Tuesday in June 1900. Property includes land lots 247 and portions of 244 241 233 totaling about 3 acres in Webster county for satisfaction of a superior court judgment in Harriet N Whitman v W M Sears. Tenants in possession notified. This May 2.
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Preston
Webster County
Said
W. M. Seare
Superior Court
Webter Superior T
Harriett N. Whitman
W. M. Sears
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