Democratic Convention at Prestone Elects County Executive
The Webster County Democratic Executive Committee met at the Presta court house to elect a new county executive committee, choose delegates to the Congressional and Gubernatorial Conventions, and set party leadership. Notable items include nominated candidates for the Gubernatorial Convention and reports on a national convention, tax figures, and a fatal melon quarrel in Hancock County.
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Preston
Thranant Boa
Webster County
Presta
Delecates
Jubilee South
W. M. Sears
Acr. Patterson
J.B. Tadison
de PY
Randall
Moxy
West Virginia
Hogg
Widow of Gen Hancock to occupy new Washington home
The widow Sally Hancock will move into the handsome Washington house soon, no estate worth mentioning left by Gen Hancock, while hints of public figures and conventions appear across Georgia and nationally. References to politics, local industry efforts, and curious local crimes fill the chatter, including talks of Cuba, McKinley and protection, and a dramatic father murder in Arkansas.
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Gen
Hancock
Washington
Sally
Willliun
James Russell Lowell and party loyalty in 19th century politics
The passage discusses James Russell Lowell, a prominent American writer, noting his support for Cleveland and Thorton, his shift away from the Republican Party, and his occasional alignment with Democrats when he believes they will govern better. It highlights his complex party affiliations and political stance.
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James Russell Lowell
Wil
Cleveland
Thorton
Mir Lowell
Koghind
Hillel
Jide Phelps
Vermont
Trests
Toto Otiee
Lowell
Blaine at Chautauqua and Georgia Speakers Debate
The Atlanta Journal reports it possesses information that prominent Republicans may be invited to speak at Chautauqua to draw crowds and aid the enterprise. It suggests speakers from both sides, including Blaine, could be used to influence tariff reform support and possibly the reelection effort of Senator Colquitt, with observers noting a political cast to the event.
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Blaine
Chautauqua
Atlanta Journal
Chautauyi Neque
Demwert
Teputlirana
Motein
Melinley
Cole A E. Bowes
Genighi
Brown
Avery
Opuditican
America
North
Cleveland
United States
Georgia
Colquitt
Let Them Come Demand for Open Debate in Tariff Fight
A Georgian Democratic stance welcomes Republican speakers to discuss tariff policy, arguing open debate benefits the campaign. The piece notes Democratic leader Calvin S Brice favors distributing literature from party leaders and avoiding personal attacks, promoting a campaign of principles.
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Georgia
Tts
Calvin 8. Brice
Democratic Executive Committee
Gen
Harrison
Cleveland
Brice
Lari i
Carlisle
Mills
Republican Tariff Bill Substitutes Mille Bill In Senate
Senate Republicans push a substitute for the Mille bill. Estimated overall reductions reach seventy five million with wool on the table and woolen fabrics unsettled. Sugar and wheat facing cutbacks, salt held, lumber minor changes, and a portion tied to Southern protection themes. Partial details remain uncertain as material status affects outcomes.
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Senate
Signs of Prosperity Increases in Property Values and Bagging Prices
Georgia counties report tax roll gains totaling nearly three million dollars with Webster and Dougherty counties among notable increases. Cotton factor George Taylor cites a pool of jute bagging makers driving bagging prices up from seven to eleven cents per yard, impacting consumers with a two million dollar extra annual cost. St Louis manufacturers respond to Taylor by halting orders, preferring local suppliers. Louisiana lottery draws $50,000 capital prize. editor C L Rothenburg wins one twentieth of ticket 49,566. Randall improves health and travels to Pennsylvania.
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Georgia
Webster County
Macon County
Dougherty County
George Taylor
St. Louis
Taylor
United States
Rothenburg
C. L. Rothenburg
New England Staaten Zeitung
Lagrange Street
Boston
Mass
Boston Mass
Antdrrdt
Ry Johnson
Americus
Ita
Xueh
Board of Directors
Sumter County
Gec
Ray Chak
Creatine
Politie
Jworgin
Holeis
Hawkink, Orneys
DS / ALLEN
Dr King’s New Discovery touted for consumption cures
A Mobile Alabama letter extols Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption bronchitis and catarrh. The writer claims instant relief and complete cures after trying other remedies and endorses accompanying Bitters and New Life Pills. Local druggist Dr E. E Eldridge sells the products with a strong seller’s note.
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X. HW. Frohstein
Mobile
Ala
Sean
Dr. King
Isik
de MN. d. Eledridge
W. Od
Hoyt & Co
Bucklew
Eldridge
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