Convention notices and remarks from Georgia Democrats
The 1884 Georgia Democratic conventions in Americus and Webster County are called with delegates elected from Coffee, Montgomery, Dodge, Pulaski, Dooly, Schley, Houston, Stewart, Irwin, Sumter, Lee, Telfair, Laurens, Webster, Macon, Wilcox. Messages urge electing candidates for Congress and governor, plus nominating presidential electors and local officers. Additional items mock political satire and discuss budget cuts and press finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunnensius
Georgia
Americus
Opera
Montgomery
Dodge
Polaski, Dooly
Schley
Houston
Stewart
Irwin
Sumter
Lee
Telfair
Laurens
Webster
Macon
Wilcox
B. Hinkie
Ch'm
C. B. Munrtis
Lee’y
Webster County
Preston
Atlanta
Ch’m
G. E. Tuountron
Sco
Ellaville
Voners
Schley County
Americas
Vongres
Banpwix
G.T. Warken
Sec
First Bale Controversy Shapes Cotton Market Honor
The Savannah News discusses the first bale issue with Georgia and Texas bales raising doubts on genuineness. It cites a National Cotton Exchange resolution demanding fully matured cotton for first bales and criticizes deception, noting the late crop may delay the first bale report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah News
Bis State
New York
Houston
Texas
Georgia
National Cotton Exchange
Old Point Comfort
United States
Committee On
National Exchange
Financial prospects brighten after dull trade season
The Financial Prospect notes fall optimism as crops look good and debt levels remain low. Merchants expect lively trade with limited bank borrowing this summer and farmers planning to pay debts, leaving more money in fall. The piece also critiques Blaine’s lengthy acceptance letters and jokes about political feuds and a bank swindler case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan E. Bleckley
Atlanta
Logan
Judge Bleckley
Kit Warren
Eno
New York
Canada
Arctic explorations and Greely relief efforts recounted
The article reviews the Greely expedition disaster and survivals, noting two earlier failed relief attempts and Garlington's voyage. It reflects on Arctic fascination, the risks faced by explorers, and hints at political commentary on Blaine's letter and Mulligan letters in the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G
Greely Bas
Schley
Greely
Lieut. Greely
Lady Franklin Bay
Lieut
Littleton Island
Beebe
Neptune
Cape Sabine
Garlington
Proteus
Yantic
Gen. Hazen
Signal Service
Lieut Greely
Cape
Arctic
Far North
North Pole
Blaine
Mulligan
Little Rock
Congress
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Anenicus ReconnEr
Lewinm
Schley Convention
Bartholdi
Liberty
Bay of New York
Fish Street Hill
Rhode
Tare
France
America
Quitman Free Press
Great Railroad Commission
Bro. Hanlon
Senate
House
BP. Jones
Blaine Capaign
Woney
di ‘Nes
Gen. Logan
Valdosta
Brooks
Lowniles
Dave
Tomers
Presh
Vaan Arom
L. B. Bosworth
J. A
DF. Davenport
D. F. Davenport
T. M. Farlow
Scalesman
Chicago
Satyttate
J. B. Felder
Wesleyan Female Institute
Tom
Virginia
Dee
Cotas
Harris
D. D
Staunton
Virginian
Fwlagus
Reciente
Tors Oa
Sypene
Beret
Merona
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