Political theater and economic fear split in 1896 era analysis
The piece surveys cross currents in American politics and finance, noting Keene's shift from McKinley to Bryan, fears of money power in government, and calls to defend democracy. It references trusts, elections, and public sentiment, with color about cotton markets, railroad strikes, and party unity against imperialism.
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James R. Keene
Wall Street
America
McKinley
Bryan
New York
Keene
Republican Party
Republic
St. Louis
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Eczema Cure Ad Promises Relief With B B B Remedy
Eczema itching and skin eruptions are advertised as cured by B B B Botanic Blood Balm with claims of purifying blood and healing sores. The ad offers free trial bottles, prices for full courses, and free medical advice, stating tests span 90 years. Also mentions a Kimberley to Mafeking dash by Mr. Bull and British generals boasting of long marches.
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Atlants
Kimberley
Mafeking
Mr. Bull
Jong
Tommy Atkins
Cape
Cairo
Beck
Che Oaly
Gorton
S. S
Bierry St
Newark
To Erect Coke Ovens in LaFollette Tennessee
Major Everhart Brier of Uniontown Pennsylvania has secured a contract to erect several hundred coke ovens for the LaFollette company at LaFollette Tennessee. He will be in town next week to arrange for beginning work at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everhart Brier
Uniontown
LaFolette
Tenn
Ville
Chain gang for gamblers in Savansau May grand jury report
The Chatham superior court grand jury urged harsher penalties for gambling saying fines fail to stop the business and jail or chain gang sentences are needed. They cited difficulty securing evidence and proposed a special bailiff for the grand jury. They also urged the next term to probe bribery and vote buying in the recent primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham
Savansau
Settlement Planned in East and West Railroad Case
Settlement is arranged as Brownings transfer interest to the Kelly estate and the East and West Railroad may pass to the Kelly ownership. Agreement to finalize details is being drafted by attorneys, with Seaboard Air Line potentially extending into Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binstwonam
Ala
East and West Railroad
Alabama
Birmingham
Anderson
S. C
Florida Gulf Coast
Tallanasset
Fla
George Ketcham
H. Stern
H. R. Brown
Macon
Georgia and Gulf Railroad
Tallahassee
Carrabelle
Gulf
E. R. Holloway
Georgia Pine Railroad
Bainbridge
Estate of Late H M Comer Valued At 1.268 Million
The inventory and appraisement of the estate of Hugh M Comer, president of the Central of Georgia Railway, has been filed in the court of ordinary. Total value is estimated at 1 268 026.08 with 1 164 086.08 in personal property and the remainder in real estate. The filing is a detailed statement of property and appraised values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bavaxnat
Hugh M. Comer
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Eestate
Comer
A Texas Wonder Kidney Cure Ad Claims Cure All
An old advertisement claims Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder troubles and related illnesses. It asserts endorsements from a Rev L B Pounds and mentions W Hall as sole manufacturer with distribution across the United States. The copy dates to March 3, 1897 and cites Waco Texas as a testimonial site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
W. Hall
Weatogerepene Americas
G Ga
Clinton
Ala
Dale
Waco
Texas
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Americus, GA
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Havana
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Buller
Biegarabergs
Georgia
Savannsh Press
England
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Sulzer
Mark Hanna
Luna
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United States
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Kansas City
Whogler
Pitabugh Lee
Ecezma
DR. Hathaway
Bie Vasa Ontves Damen
Hathaway
Yathaway
Newton Hathaway
M. D. Greeneny &Co
Routh Broad
Atlanta, Ga
Simovrion Tuts Paper Whes
H.M. Comer
L. B. Pounds
A. W. Smith
Forsyth and
Jackson Streets
Mammoth Cotton Mill
Jackson, Tenn
C. A. Tripp
Boston
Michester
Petatesrass
Hefuea _amgerega
Dreceveser
Fara Mall
Madison Park
Tate Springs
Tennessee
Improv
Carlsbad of America
Chattanooga
East Tennessee Mountains
Tomlinson
Lee Street
Acinan
Sithwest GA
J. T. Dent
Planters Nank Building
Oragas
Sherlock& CO
J. E. Thetreaus& CO
Broad Street, New York
Oi Foley
Rene
Davenport Drug Co
College Street
Lee
Harrold
Virgin Rt
Tonig
Home Ofice
Eeee
I. H. H. Blood Puriter
Cruz
H. H. Company
Marshallville
Dodson’s Pharmacy
D. Pearlman
Lamar Street
W.H. Glover
Opera House
DR. Moffrit
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