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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1888
Page
2
A flurry of dispatches from Washington to Columbus and Baltimore discuss Judge Thurman as a possible running mate and Judge Vinneman as a potential president nominee. Rumors swirl about an anti Cleveland pamphlet and attempts to craft a ticket while Sherman's death, Scofield’s command, and powdery treasure talk add to a restless 19th century political scene.
An old Morning News note outlines a bold Republican scheme to avoid nominations at Chicago and instead adopt a party platform to guide the campaign. The idea would empower voters and keep leaders harmonious, though likely never adopted, as a sign of party weakness. Savannah News reports George William Curtis urging civil service reform, noting partial progress and renewed calls for reform within government hiring. Over $100,000 is to be paid to mechanics in Thomasville this summer.
The Chronicle reports weekly cotton receipts for the period ending June 1, totaling 23 550 bales, with year-over-year increases and a substantial rise since September 1, 1887. It notes interior town receipts, decreased interior stocks, and contrasts with last year. The piece also covers market fluctuations, weather, and foreign reports, concluding with political commentary on Blaine’s Paris withdrawal and implications for the Republican nomination, plus brief notices on Talmage, Col. Grier, and assorted local items.
A three day return pass excursion over the Central system is planned for the African Baptist State Centennial at Suwannee. Maj. Belknap’s office reports bids underway for the Buena Vista and Columbbvne extension set for June 20. Other Georgia rail events include Tybee Island excursions for Railway Conductors and Sunday runs from Millen to Tybee Island, with Clark Light Infantry from Augusta planning an early month trip.
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