Local notice from Americus May 37 1886
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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1886
Page
2
State Convention Debate and Gubernatorial Fight Echo
The Democratic State Executive Committee in Atlanta fixed July 26 for the state convention. Discussions in various counties about delegate selection were voted down. News columns note Gordon versus Bacon, with Augusta hosting Gordon to 2000 attendees where Bacon's side held the lead. The piece mentions Dawson petitions, Madisonian critiques, and party rivalries with references to McArthur, Crisp, and Hinton amid shifting county loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sta
Atlanta
Judge Crisp praised for work in Congress and on Pacific Railways
Washington dispatches illustrate strong support for Judge Crisp of Georgia as he leads the Pacific Railway Committee charge and presides as Speaker pro tem. Editors praise his honesty and ability, noting his influence on pensions reform and the Pacific refunding bill while opposing calls to replace him with an untested candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Crisp
Congress
Washington Dispatch
Philadelphia Times
Washington
Pacific Railroad Committee
Mr. Crisp
Georgis
Iiem
Kansas City Times
Pacific Railway Committee
Pacific Railways
Georgia
Senate Judiciary Committee
Sherman
House
Interior Department
Pacific Railway
Judge Crisp
Thomasville Times
People of
Treasury
Charley Crisp
McArthur land dispute eyed by Sumter paper and editors
The Sumter Republican has not yet tackled the McArthur land grab with a two week silence noted. An exchange claims McArthur paid $250 for influence to doom him for Congress. Marshallville Times urges Bro. Hancock to reveal the matter, promising Axoonpgr space. Washington editor J R Randall weighs Crisp and calls for a fixed date to discuss the government's Pacific railway claim and warns against replacing Crisp with a novice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
McArthurland
Alice
McArthur
Republican
Congress
Bro. Hancock
Marshallville Times
Gol. Hancock
Washington
Augusta Chronicle
J. R. Randall
Man Crisp
Crisp
Messares
Pacific Railway
Twenty Eight Houston County Candidates for Legislature
It is claimed that there are only twenty eight candidates for the Legislature from Houston county. What an array of sacrificial citizens in our sister county! What generous patriotism they exhibit, willing to neglect their private business to serve their people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
Justice About Editors Denies Sumter Link
A reader Identifies as non-editor of Sumter Republican and denies receiving $250 from McArthur. He rebuts insinuations about trading a vote for a judgeship, notes ineligibility for Georgia judgeship, and asserts rights as a private citizen. Remarks add context about Col Hinton’s prudence and reaction to the Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Eptron
Sumter Republican
McArthur
Sumter
Republican
Senate
United States
Blodgett
State of
Georgia
Rumors of Editor Hinton and Nephew In Charge of Republican
A correspondent notes rumors that Col. Hinton and his nephew edit the Republican. The piece urges Hinton to issue a disclaimer to clear his name and discusses questions over his Senate vote and support for McArthur. It recalls past suggestions of his gubernatorial candidacy and defends not harming his reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
United States
B. B. Hinton
Republican
Senate
Georgin
Col. Hinton
Recorpek
Mr. Hinton
The
Hesloo
Mr. McArthur
Congress
Campaign storms over Gordon and Bacon in Georgia
The Atlanta Constitution and local papers clash over treatment of Gen Gordon and Maj Bacon at Augusta Eatonton and Lexington. Readers note both candidates claim victory yet newspapers cast doubt, suggesting party damage from rival rhetoric and insults. The disputes center on conduct by supporters and opponents during joint meetings in Oglethorpe county and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anotiue
Gordon
Maj. Bacon
Bacon
Hero Gordon
Augusta
Eatonton
Atlanta Constitution
General Gordon
Major Bacon
Square
Columbus Enquirer
A. QO. Bacon
Mr. Bacon
Cuthbert
Macon Telegraph
Lexington
Oglethorpe County
Gen. Gordon
Georgia
Advice to Mothers Mas Winston's Soormixa Syaur
An advertisement touts a child remedy named Soormixa Syaur as soothing teething pain and wind colic relief. It claims the product calms the child and eases distress, priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston
Loyal League accusations cloud Crisp in Schley County
A 1882 exoneration letter chain defends Judge Crisp from Loyal League ties in Schley County Georgia. Witnesses state there was no Republican ticket and emphasize Crisp remained a staunch Democrat. Texas telegraph testifies to a reported pledge about a state road lease. Central railroad stock shifts noted as gauge change nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crinp
Loyal League
McArthur
Crisp
Judge Crisp
Tlave
Elsaville
Juntios
Eason
R. T. Bruins
Central Railroad
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Savannah Times
Gen. Gorlon
Stewart County
W. H. Harrison
Bia Old Home
Dawson
W. H. Felton
Recoupes
Lear
Madisonian
Mss. Bacon
Boomter
F, Crisp
Republican Gays
B. B
Graham
Foster Blodgett
Col. Hancock
B. B. Hixton
the Royal League
Lobley
L. W. Stewart
Capt. Burton
W. D. Stewarts
Burton
J.N. Curgney
Sublay Co
Americas
Hill
Telegraph
Messia P. H., Williams
J. J. Hanesly
N. Burkhalter
Bascom Myrick
Edgar L. Guerry
Thornton Wheatley
Raconoma
Ryoonprn
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