Democrats in Ohio claim legislature after adjournment
In a Webster County Urgent weekly note the Athens Banner laments Georgia politics with a Lordly grudge on the state. Col J R Sneed is named chief of division in the Register's office by Secretary Manning. The piece notes merchants shifting from Cincinnati to New York due to sectionalism led by Sherman and the Cincinnati Commercial Halstead's paper. The Sun calls for dismissal of postmaster Pearson with a Democrat to replace.
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Athens
State of Georgia
House of Representatives
Col
J. R. Sneed
Georgia
Manning
Register’s Office
Col. Sneed
Savaonsh
Cincinnati
New York
John Sherman
Cincinnati Commercial
Halstead
Mugwump
the Sun
Pearson
New York Sun
South
Sherman and
Hoar
Boston
North
Ohio voting woes and southern political spillover
The notice surveys voting irregularities in Hamilton County Ohio and broader political mood across the South. It references vigorous editorials, speeches in Cleveland, and national commentary on Reconstruction era issues, including race, civil rights law, and the Virginia election climate.
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Ohio
Cleveland
South
Virginia
Old Dominion
Tammany and the Democratic party of New York
The piece argues Tammany is a self serving political organization within New York politics, not a true Democratic entity. It asserts leaders misuse power, notes cross party ties, and suggests divorcing Tammany from the Democratic party would benefit the party and the nation even if it weakens it briefly.
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Tammany
Democratic Party of
New York
Democratic Party
Republican Central Committee
New York City
C Aly
Georgia politics to heat up with Felton and Bryant looming
The Savannah Times describes a coming political clash as Dr. W H Felton joins the Georgia Democracy, teaming with John E Bryant to rally discontent against the party leadership. It notes press accusations against the party, drafts a plan to sway rural voters, and critiques postal, spelling, and legislative issues while predicting reforms and debt reduction in Georgia.
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Atlants
Savannah Times
W. H. Felton
Georgia Democracy
John E. Bryant
Felton
Georgia
Baltimore Manufacturers' Record notes Southern capital in new enterprises
The quarterly review tallies new mining and manufacturing ventures in fourteen Southern states since January 1, 1885, with capital invested totaling 52 386 000. State totals include Kentucky 14 005 000 and Virginia 2 735 000 among others, across furnaces foundries machine shops steel works cotton mills and canneries.
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Baltimore Manufacturers’ Record
South
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Kentucky
Maryland
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
Orthodox Democrat of Barnesville Opens Against Prohibition
The first issue of the Orthodox Democrat, published at Barnesville by M P Whitaker, seems aimed at opposing prohibition though many Democrats favor it. The paper may seek to establish a standard of orthodox Democratic views.
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Barnesville
M. P. Whitaker
Bucklen Arnica Salve For Sale By Dr Eldridge
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as the best save in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chancres hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions plus a cure for piles with money back guarantee. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by Dr E J Eldridge.
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E. J. Eldriage
Stones in Cannon Ball Creek Resemble Bombs
In Cannon Ball Creek Dak millions of curious stones shaped by water wear resemble bombs. Some natural cannon shot would weigh as much as 8 ton, drawing attention to the remarkable natural formations and their size.
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Dak
Letter from Columbus Georgia Ad for Chill Remedy
A brief August 3 1885 note from Brannon and Canon in Columbus Georgia promotes Georgia Deas Sm Your Chill Remedy. The letter claims the remedy is selling well and that no case has escaped its cure, signed Wholesale D.
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Courmnus
Georgia
General Presentments from Sumter October 1935 Grand Jury
The Sumter County Grand Jury reports thorough exams of county offices, records, and facilities for the October 1935 term. They commend the Clerk of the Superior Court, Tax Collector, Sheriff, and County Treasurer, note county debt, approve dockets, and urge improvements to the old courthouse yard, fencing, and jail conditions including lacking beds and weatherproofing. They caution on old court-house renovation timing and outline necessary repairs and safety improvements.
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Superior Court
the Prace Au
16Th District
New 26Th
Mize
Wood Brigade
County and city officials urged to repair bridges and jail
A long memoranda calls authorities to fix Mountain Creek bridges, the railway crossings, and the road to Leeton. It urges improved conditions at the poor house, rebuild of barn and crib, and provision of warm bedding for inmates. The petition emphasizes enforcement of laws, efficiency of courts, and praise for Judge Fort and Solicitor General, urging publication of the oral presentation.
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Eslandery
Athville
Leeton
Staths
Anacus
Remsil
Judge Fort
Joe Ob
0. B. Son
W. Bretewat
Forest
Williams
Pat
Terps
Barney P. T. Wares
L. G. Hudson
Alo. E. Taylor
Ww. Gamrol
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Americus
Ss &, Glemsner
Utelal Oreay
Webster County
Hamilton County
Whitehall Times
Ofice
Sabin
Washington
Minnesota
Philadelphia Record
Mattoon
Congress
Utah
John Nicholson
Deseret News
Sam
United States
Marshall Tillman
Albany News
New Orleans
State Agricultural Department
Bucklen
Columbus
Sumter Superior Court
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