Cleveland's Advice on Empire Age and Election
A reconstructed column reflects on President Cleveland's silent stance in the campaign, urging readers to weigh conscience against imperialism and the Philippine War. It cites Roosevelt and McKinley politics, regional tensions, and voter divides as the nation debates empire versus republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilent Cleveland
Ameraos
Geo
McKin
Cleveland
Sgtiou
Inter
Kepp
Sjance
Port Rico
United States
Partisanship versus public information in Maryland ballots
A critique of major newspapers for partisan voter coverage in Maryland and nationwide. The piece notes newspapers push biased projections while omitting neutral data, cites the Baltimore Sun praising a Maryland oyster as a returning resident, and mentions the Chicago Inter-Ocean predicting General Wheeler’s continued readiness to fight after retirement.
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Chicago Inter-Ocean
General Wheeler
Grady Fined for Contempt in Pratt City Court
In Birumanam Alabama on September 8 Judge William Grady a Pratt City justice of the peace received ten days in county jail and a fine of 25 dollars plus costs for contempt of court. He failed to obey orders from the federal court regarding garnishment in a bankruptcy matter and was ordered to dismiss the garnishment but did not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimble
Grady
District Federal Court
Democrats of Minnesota Endorse Bryan at State Convention
The Minnesota Democratic state convention met in St Paul on Sept 6 electing Captain W H Harris as temporary chairman. After committees were formed the resolutions committee reported a platform endorsing William J Bryan for president and condemning Republicans for not showing sympathy to the South African republics.
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Jabis
South Bend
Ind
WM Brau
Congress
Senate
Epublicans
St. Paut
W. H. Harris
Committee On Resolutions
Patform
Illiam J. Bryan
South African Republica
Cuatranooaa
South
Lookout Inn
Lookout Mountain
Cleveland declines to join international arbitration board
Wasimnatox Sept 8 Ex-President Cleveland refuses the president’s appointment to the international board of arbitration under The Hague treaty. Ex-President Harrison accepts the post.
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International Board of Arbitration
Wasimnatox
Cleveland
Harrison
Contagious Blood Poison Cure Ad From Swift Specific
A vintage advertisement warns of contagious blood poison and urges readers to seek the Swift Specific Co remedy. It claims mercury treatments fail, promises thorough cleansing of the blood, and offers a free copy of a booklet explaining the disease and cure.
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THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Cotton Spinners Will Buy No Spot Cotton In September
Reports from Manchester and Barcrore detail a near unanimous decision by cotton spinners to refrain from purchasing American spot cotton during September. The move threatens mill closures across the south, as the sector has expanded rapidly with new mills and increasing capacity.
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Manchester Mills
Southern Mills
Maxenesren
Barcrore
South
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Eatonton
Lowell, N.C
Alpine
Larganton
Lavonia
Winder
Ison
Rushton Cotton Mill
Griffin
Dallas Manufacturing Company
Huntsville
Ala
Piedmont
3. C
American Capital Abroad
Dr Hathaway Cures Wide Range of Ailments with Method
A historical notice promotes Dr Hathaway claiming to treat numerous diseases from catarrh to organ weaknesses. It asserts his method cures all complaints including those of women and liver and kidney issues. The piece reads as promotional and lacks corroborating details.
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Hathaway
Dr. Hathaway
R. Way
J. Newton Hathaway
BEM
Developments of Great Importance Looked for Soon
State Department officials focus on personnel for a proposed American commission to address Chinese trouble. Japanese minister Takahira met Acting Secretary Hill. no new Chinese developments reported though talks continue. Li Hung Chang remains in Shanghai.
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State Department
Hill
Wasnixatox
Takahia
Li Hung Chang
Shanghai
Peking
Sumter Sheriff Sale Notice Americus Ga
Legal advertisement for a sheriff sale to be held at the courthouse door in Americus Sumter County Georgia on the first Tuesday in October 1900. Property includes Lot 3 and part of Lot 4 in the 26th District, levied to satisfy a Sumter Superior Court execution in favor of Albert G. and Seaman against John H. Holly. Tenant in possession notified by law. Sept 1 1909.
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Americus
Sumter
Sumter County
Georgia
Emma Doughtle
C. Doughle
Assixog
Fle
Court of Ordinary
County Way
C. Speer
Beasle E. Corney
Earate
Chas
D. Corney
Court of
Ordi
A.C
K. L. Worthy
A.C. Speek
E. L. Harper
Yestate
L. J. Hudson
A. C. Speer
H. Allen
R. E. Cobb
C.opeer
SumrTen Court
Orst
Ars
J.C. Carter
Semren
Emily Williams
H.J Williams
Peti
Dale
Ne Parish
Y Patterson Street
Ryte
Ryte To Be Sold As the Prirty of the Catate of i Wation Amon
Hee Robert Ione
Keira Ot Margaret Jones
Georgia Proclamation on Confederate Widows Pension Amendment
Governor Allen D. D. Candler issues the proclamation for a statewide vote at the next general election on amending article 7 section 1 to extend pensions to impoverished or disabled widows of Confederate soldiers and those who died in service. The measure requires two thirds of the General Assembly and a majority of voters to ratify. proclamation directs the election and wording to appear on ballots.
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State of
Georgia
Avian
General Assembly
Aes
Assembly of Georgia
Huavand
Ace House
Allen D. D. Candler
Rgd
Pea
Candler
Aurionce W
Petition For Charter For The Grand Lodge Of St James
Petitioners seek incorporation as The Grand Lodge of The Grand United Order of St James in Americus Sumter County Ga with its principal office in Americus The group aims to care for the sick bury members promote morality education and general society interests They ask authority to adopt bylaws elect officers charge dues purchase and hold property sue and be sued and grant charters for subordinate lodges anywhere in Georgia for twenty years with renewal and to collect fees.
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Superior Court
Said County
A. J. Patterson
J. W. Weston
H. C. "Byrd
W. D. Dixon
A. G. White Ead
M. Dowdell
Braden J. Denson
Julius Tukes
West Colins Washin
Jon Whit- Rela
Else
Elizal
Eston
Cannon
Hannah
Alexander
Sata County
Georgia
United States
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Grand Lodge
Grand United Order of St. James
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McKinley
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Yorkville Bank
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Crescent Cotton Mill
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Jacksonville
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Presbyterian Say
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Beaux
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Lexpos
Naval Brigade
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Sumter Sheriff Sales
McArthour
Sherif
Sewren County
J.F. Bolton
M. J Morgan
Court of Ord
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Summerford
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A.C. Speer
E. C. Doughtte
S. Bagadhurst
B.C. Voughtle
Windsor Hore
Americus, Georgia
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