FLEEING FROM JUSTICE AND POLITICS IN 1886
A century-old Philadelphia Times report discusses presidential elector implications and a small Senate majority. It notes editorials across New York papers and the question of Cleveland, Blaine, and Henry George. The piece recalls Bibb county jail mob events and Grand Jury actions in Macon.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Gov. Hill
New York Sun
Henry George
The
Herald
Blaine
Cleveland
United States
Senate
R&corpse
Macon
Bibb County
Moore
Macon Telegraph
Major Hannon
Telegraph
New York
Major Hanson
Simmons
Mobyview
Inquiries on Carlisle election fraud and Gordon inauguration
The article discusses Republican papers insinuating Carlisle’s district results may be tainted by fraud while Carlisle’s integrity is affirmed. It reports Gen John B Gordon’s inauguration as Georgia governor, the Georgia and national press reactions, and comments on tariff reform and southern labor discourse. It highlights election anxieties, dispatches to Carlisle headquarters, and a note on a veteran horse with new teeth.
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Carlisle
Mr. Carlisle
Congress
Mr. Thoebe
Thoebe
Sraud
Savannah News
Atlanta
John B. Gordon
Georgia
Gordon
A Word with the President editorial on reform and election
The Columbus Enquirer-Saw laments the Republican gains in the late election and blames the president s civil service reform policy. It praises Cleveland s administration while criticizing Democratic leaders who aided Randall s course. It notes a potential southern electoral support for Cleveland if nominated. It argues Democrats dislike unequal treatment of friends and foes.
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The
Columbus Enquirer-Saw
Forty-Ninth Congress
Keifer
Randall
Cleveland
Assurance of Incorruptible Integrity in Lottery Drawings
The notice touts Gent G. T. Beauregard of La. and Jubal A. Early of Va. as guarantors of fairness for Louisiana State Lottery Company drawings, warns against partiality ads, and notes the Dec 14 199th Grand Monthly and Extraordinary Quarterly payout. includes a contact in New Orleans for info. It also reports on Georgia horticultural proceedings, convict census, and political shifts with references to Democratic gains and projected Speaker Randall.
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Gent
G. T. Beauregard
Jubal A
Louisiana State Lottery Company
M. A. Dauphin
New Orleans
Georgia News Highlights Odd Local Tales and Anecdotes
Dodge county hunter Oalvia Brown killed 122 partridges 62 doves and 15 squirrels in October. Miss Lalla Jordan of Washington recalls a baby shoe worn by President Cleveland's wife. Cobb county farmer buys six rockers. wife misreads the moment as a furniture store opening. Savannah traveller Charles H. Baker injured by a yellow jacket while at Bradwell Institute. LaGrange dentist Dr Chappell transplants a tooth to restore chewing. Early County tale recounts a man digging a well and losing a straw hat, later found as a bat carried to the river. corroborated by observer R Houston.
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Oalvia Brown
Dodge County
Lalla Jordan
Washington
Cleveland
Lalla
Staunton
B. B. Amoss
Gainesville
Esquire McDaniel
Merriwether County
Greenville
Hinesville
James Truett
Harris County
Dr. Chappell
LaGrange
Mr. Truett
D. B. Batchelor
Old Mills
Blakely
Sowhatchee Creek
Dan
Remarkable recovery and remedies in Paris Texas
Excitement in Texas grows over J E Corley once bedridden by consumption after using Dr King s New Discovery and New Life Pills. He regained strength, gained weight, and credits the treatment. A man named Dausoan survived a 190 foot jump from a Niagara bridge, breaking only a rib or two.
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Paris
Tex
J. E. Corley
Dr. King
E. J. Eldridge
Dausoan
Brooklyn
Niagara
Advice to Mothers on Teething Remedy
Advice to Mothers promotes Mrs Winston's Soorman Synup as a universal teething aid for children. It soothes the child eases gums relieves pain cures wind colic and serves as a best remedy for distressing teething symptoms. A twenty five cent bottle is advertised.
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Americus
Ateiat Mrgann
Sumter County
Webster County
Marsday
Philadelphia Times
Connecticut
Indiana
Nevada
Colorado
New York Star
Morrison
Bunker Hill
Powderly
George
House
House of Representatives
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Mr. Blaine
South
Hoar
Samuel Cross
Cherry Camp Va
Jno. T. Henderson
Georgia State Horticultural Society
Fort Valley
A. R. McCatchen
Henderson
Col. Towers
Jess
Massachusetts
Star of Democracy
Oregon
Arizona
Montana
Louisville Post
Samuel J. Randall
Friends of the American System
O'Hara
North Carolina
Stewart County
Georgia News
Texas
L. B. Bosworth
Forsythe Street
Americus,ga
Americus, Ga
Tullis
Jossey
Grocers
Aurora
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