Georgia and Nation in Political Debate and Confederate Dead Memorial
A recap of political gymnastics and newspaper stances across major papers, including Gov Hill’s Southern tour support for Cleveland’s renomination and calls for nonpartisan election law. Georgia’s gubernatorial outlook debated. a plan to honor Confederate dead on Johnson's Island with marble headstones funded by Georgia and Ohio visitors, urging voluntary local contributions.
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Boston Herald
Gov. Hill
Grover Cleveland
Georgia
Ohio
Johnson's Island
Lake Erie
John T. Mack
Sandusky Register
Recorder
Sandusky Bay
Macon
Americus
Sumtern
Ua Frecabie
Mert
Portheest
Eopeaibing &Oy
John Baker
Hetra
Wise
Luxtrr
Sumter
Armericus
Mericus
Houta oOmale
Callle Smith
False riot reports cause uproar in Americus
A telegraphed false report claimed a conflict between whites and blacks would erupt in Americus. The city denied any riot or anticipated trouble, noting peaceful, orderly relations between races. The Reconner urges readers to understand locals are busy building up the city and not fighting.
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Americas
Georgia
Americus
Middle Georgia
City Charter Debate Over House Bill Amendments
Citizens committee clashed with the city council before a Senate committee over the charter bill. The committee urged no House bill amendments, seeking peerage of the House version, while the council pressed changes to limit street-encroachment powers and ensure damages are paid first. They also sought election of police commissioners by a two-thirds council vote and mayor as ex-officio member.
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Americus
Citizens Committee
City Council
Senate Committee
House
Judge Fort
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Increases Health
Advertised remedy promises relief from biliousness headache loss of appetite sour stomach indigestion and blood impurities. A note claims a refund if not effective and mentions a contract with a physician. Athens venue invitation for Hon John G Carlile to speak to a large audience.
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The
Athens
John. G. Carlile
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Pitiful railroad scene shows heart in hard case
A Atlanta bound Central train tale recalls a sick infant and a grieving mother in a coffin whose father pleads for patience while a drummer and a crowd misjudge the pair. The story ends with a cleaner judgment on rail policy and a note on the cotton trust’s slim profits and shareholder protests.
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Rome
Red Sea
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