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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1889
Page
2
A collage of 19th century political chatter covers Montana’s ambition for statehood, rival legislatures, and a flurry of figures. It notes George Pendleton’s Berlin posting, pension cases, and satire on ballots. Mentions Jay Gould wealth, Athens newspaper consolidation, and impending campaigns in Georgia and the South.
Wm A Potter editor of the Kansas Farmer summarizes national farmer organization trends. He notes 1,000,000 of 4.5 million U S farmers are organized and predicts consolidation to include about 4,000,000 farmers with aims to amplify farmer influence. Secret groups cite middlemen and lenders as harms and seek political clout through voting to shape legislation. The piece critiques Clay County resolutions as overreach, warns against factionalism, and discusses electoral reform proposals by R H Dana and the idea of district based presidential electors to curb manipulation and distribute influence beyond single states.
The article discusses the spread of republican ideas from Brazil to influence other regions. It predicts formation of the United States of Australia and Canada's independence moves. It suggests monarchies may decline as republics prove successful and notes Captain W. A. Little as rumored to be a Supreme Judge candidate.
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Editorials note the Atlanta Newspaper Union handling content and a Thanksgiving page ahead of publication. Commentary cites the Knights of Labor and Farmers Alliance merger as boosting votes, plus a rumor that officials may meet in New Jersey to discuss recent political chatter.
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