Congressional Convention Called for Hawkinsville 1886
By order of the Third District Democratic Executive Committee a convention of Democratic delegates from Coffee, Dodge, Dooly, Houston, Irwin, Laurens, Bibb, Montgomery, Macon, Pulaski, Stewart, Sumter, Telfair, Webster and Wilcox counties is set for August 12 in Hawkinsville to nominate a candidate for the fiftieth Congress and to elect a new executive committee for two years.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Third Congressional District
Hawkinsville
U. S
Coffee
Dodge
Dooly
Houston
Irwin
Laurens
Bee
Montgomery
Macon
Pulaski
Bobley
Stewart
Sumter
Telfair
Webster
Wilcox
Burn
State Convention caucuses choose Gordon and Bacon nominating paths
The state convention caucuses in Gordon and Bacon factions selected leaders, with Bigham as permanent chair and Clarke as temporary. Ex Gov Smith to present Gordon, Dupont Guerry and Clark Howell to second. Delegates align to majority rule, Bartow seats claimed, and Bacon side votes on Major Bacon nomination vary by delegation.
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Gordon
B. H. Bigham
Troup
J.T. Clarke
Randolph
Messra
Mark Hardin
H. 4H
Cabinines
ExGov
James M. Smith
Muscogee
Gen. Gordon
Dupont Guerry
Clark Howell
Bartow
Bacon
Pat Walsh
Col. Maddox
Chattooga
Major A
Harrell
Webster
Walsh
Surveying corps leaves Covington office under Milner plan
A surveying corps with wagon and camp gear departed the Covington and Macon railroad office in charge of Engineer B C Milner Sr to survey a Macon to Florida line for the Covington and Macon syndicate. The Macon Telegraph notes risk to Americus if local subscribers delay funding the A P L road, urging prompt action to protect trade and extend influence in southwest Georgia.
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Covington and Macon Railroad
B. C. Milner
Macon
Florida
Covington and Macon Syndicate
Frobell
Americus
Americas
Georgia
Road plans and court fight over Brunswick line
Some believe a road to Isabel la would secure a line to Brunswick rather than to the Octoul Eve river. The Central road is being sued to compel completion of its purchase of the Brunswick and Western, a yearlong negotiation. What gain from linking two branches of the Contra?
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Isabella
Brunswick
Octouleve River
Free Traders and the tariff debate in 19th century press
The piece defends the term Free Traders as supporters of removing unfair trade restrictions while maintaining fair taxation. It argues protective tariffs tax both imports and domestic goods, advocates equal protection for all sectors, and condemns monopolies. It also cites temperance and White House kitchen comments to illustrate political discourse of the era.
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Republic
Auguste Chronicle silent on Bacon campaign rhetoric
The Auguste Chronicle declines endorsement of Major Bacon following his address. It would be wiser for him to issue a dignified letter thanking supporters and urging principles and methods to prevail in state politics rather than pursue further public contention.
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Auguste Chronicle
Maj. Bacon
Major Bacon
Gordon
Railroads Pool to Raise Freight Rates for Cotton
Reported pooling by Central, 8. F. & W., and Florida Central will push freight rates up for cotton. Americus lies on a pooled line and must accept the pool's terms. The piece urges seeking an Eastern outlet via the A. P. & L. extension to Ocmulgee to gain commercial independence.
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Central
Florida Central
Americus
Ocmulgee
Athens Banner-Watchman notes Gordon not yet elected governor
The Athens paper quotes a Felton son remarking that Gen Gordon is not yet governor and not likely to be. He declines to name who would face him or be nominated by independents. If Gordon lives he will be Georgia's next governor and, once the Democrats support him, he becomes the candidate of every true Democrat in Georgia.
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Athens
Convicts Deserve Wages Aimed At State Treasuries
The Newnan Daily Advertiser urges paying convicts twelve thousand five hundred dollars monthly. For single men wages would go to the state treasury, while married men or those supporting dependents would have wages paid to dependents. The policy would keep the helpless from the poor farm and end competition with free labor.
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Newnan Daily Advertiser
Enterprising Reliable House Offers Free Trial Of King’s New Discovery
E J Eldridge promises reliability and a broad stock while securing agencies for meritorious products. The shop advertises Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption with a positive guarantee and invites customers to obtain a free trial bottle to test its effect on throat lung and chest afflictions.
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E. J. Eldridge
Dr. King
Stamp on light weight gold coin warns buyers
After August 1 all light weight gold coins presented at U S subtreasuries will bear a stamp. If offered a gold piece with the letter L stamped it is below legal weight and should be rejected. The note highlights George Smith of Chicago reputedly worth 50 090 000 and paying no taxes.
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United States
George Smith
Chicago
Pleasures of the aristocracy and sport obsessed society
A reflective critique notes that one third of England drains into aristocratic pleasures centered on hunting and shooting. It argues sport shapes politics, manners, class relations, and even marriages, while demeaning serious pursuits and brutalizing English nature. Poaching punished. privilege controls game and wealth.
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England
Scotland
Adam Badeau
A Drink for the Chinese in Sonoma County
A brief note describes Chinese in Sonoma County gathering wild poppies and steeping them in hot water to produce a sleep inducing decoction, said to be enjoyed as a drink. The item includes a separate remark about Oscar Wilde and his full name, Oscar Fingall O'Flahertie Wills Wilde.
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Sonoma County
California
Chicago Times
Oscar Wilde
Oscar Fingall O’flahertie Wills
Wilde
Chicago Journal
Watermelon schemes and a peculiar Georgia tale
The New York World riffs on watermelons as innocent covers for illicit plans in Atlanta. A Georgia farmer, John Denney, reports guineas following a hen, later found charmed by a large chicken snake that swallowed a live chicken’s head and neck, while the hens’ strange rounds continued.
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New York World
Atlanta
Johns Denney
Whitfield
Hoganeville
Undefined OCR fragment prompts a brief record
Readable text fragment mentions timings and city names in a laconic list. No clear event, person, or organization fully identifiable. Ambiguous data prevents precise headline or summary without additional context.
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