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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1890

Page

2

Americus Publishing Co. Weekly and Daily Paper Details

The Aenticus NecoreER is published daily and weekly through the year with morning delivery except Mondays. The Daily Recover costs 60c per month or $6 per year. The WESkyY Reconvents is issued every Friday morning at 1 3100 per year payable in advance. It has the largest circulation in Southwest Georgia, serving Sumter and nearby counties. Entered at Americus Post Office as matter. All communications should be addressed Americus Publishing Co.

Aenticus Necoreer Weskyy Georgi Sumter, Lee Tarrell Stewart, Webster, Schley Marion Macon Dooly and Wilcox Americus Post-Omcensio All Communication Ag Americus Publishing Co

Election notices and political squabbles across Georgia towns

An 1890 notice orders a county primary in Webber county for November 15 with consolidation at Preston courthouse. The text then shifts to Georgia politics, reporting low interest in Schley County races, editor debates, Gordon versus Clinton in Stewart and Chatham, and editor Gunn defending Cuthbert Liberal-Enterprise finances after a mocked sale claim.

Webber County Court House Preston Navy Co. C. Tracy, Chin’n

Commercial Club Proposal Advances In Town

The Recouper applauds moves to form a Board of Trade or Commercial Club. The A B A Club plans a five clubhouse, expanding to a full service social and business organization while keeping its popular features. Tax RecorpDen reports strong stock support and a promising plan, urged for townwide business benefit.

Brecouper Board of Trade

Possible Calhoun as Georgia Senate candidate amid Gordon defeat talk

Speculation runs on who will succeed Gov Brown if Gen Gordon falters with Pat Calhoun named among possible successors. Calhoun, grandson of John C. Calhoun, is praised for Georgia leadership in railroads, development, and Alliance ties, though some doubt the Alliance would back a railroad man.

Gen. Gordon United States Gov. Brown Pat Calhoun Georgia Senate Calhoun John C. Calhoun South Great Northwest Hel Turk

Political Reverses And Political Ambitions In Georgia

A Georgia political sketch notes Felix Corput of Floyd who moved to Cave Springs for farming and grapes, then returned to politics as a Speaker of the House candidate until defeat. It also follows Bro Snelson, who sought the State Senate after a brief treasury setback, but faced a different outcome as veterans backed another man.

Ike Georgia Felix Corput Floyd Macon Cave Springs Bro. Snelson Senate Vetera

Judge Crisp Praised After East Visit and Boston Speech

The Macon Telegraph reports Hon. Chas F. Crisp of Georgia addressed a large audience in Farnell Hall Boston last Saturday evening. He spoke an hour and a half on tariff inequalities and the Lodge force bill. The Boston Globe praised the address as among the most engaging in years. Applause followed and cheers welcomed the next House speaker.

Macon Telegraph Chas F. Crisp Georgia Farnell Hall Boston United States

Why Should They Not Alliance Caucus Debate

The Macon Telegraph replies to Tur Recorder about Alliance members and caucus rights. It argues the proposed caucus would select a senator by uniting allied Republicans, exclude non alliance Democrats, and thus be a party caucus not a Democratic one. The Recorders defend caucuses as party practice, citing St Louis tariff debates and Georgia delegation actions. It notes Americus progress, the State Fair, Piedmont Exposition, Kendrick's 75 vote forecast, and Dr Don Bosworth’s letters from Vienna.

Macon Telegraph Tur Alliance Gordon Norwood Hines Ita Recorders Democratic Party St. Louis Georgia The Telegraph Democrats of the Telegraph

Political currents swirl around Americus fair bid

The RecORDER remarks on Americus as a potential State Fair site and notes broad political activity in Atlanta. The piece cites plans for a strong push to name Americus among fair host cities, while discussing immigration trends and regional attitudes. Gov Gordon and the Constitution clash over a title-only reading requirement for bills in the General Assembly.

Gov. Gordon Generalj Assembly

Rev O B Strayer Acknowledged For Southern Work

The article praises Rev O B Strayer for his work in Georgia and the Southwest. Written by a Southern man with no pecuniary interest, it argues his statements will carry weight with Northern audiences and urges wider circulation of his writings to benefit the South.

Georgia Southwest South North

Will Sims marries Mary Dezler at Dozier's house

Friendship notes calm weather for harvest while reporting two local altercations amid cotton fields and an allied county visit. Will Sims married Mary Dezler in a midweek ceremony at Dozier's residence. James Pinckard of Montgomery, Ala. visited relatives Manile and Laura Pinckard. Albert Crane departs for Washington tomorrow.

Will Sims Misa Mary Dezler Pick Merritt Joe Ross Ross Merritt Henry Brown Win Trice Henry Trice James Pinckard Montgomery Ala Manile Laura Pinckard Albert Crane Washington

Worm Destroyer Restores Health To Many Children

A claim that Dr Bull's Worm Destroyer has restored robust health to thousands of miserable and puny children when administered by loving parents. The statement presents a promotional health claim without specific dates places or figures.

Dr. Bull

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