Democratic Notebook Notes and Local Elections Tidings
Clarke county votes bolster the Democratic nominee William M. Howard as Georgia firms up party unity. Hart County voters consider a $40,000 high road and bridge bond issue amid a Southward growth trend and Census notes. Roosevelt’s Georgia reception excites yet party loyalty remains, while Tom Watson’s relation to the Democrats is depicted.
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Hart County
Wtt
Tom Watson
Howdy
Tom
Democratic Party
The Menace of the Concealed Weapon
A Georgia court voice urges strict enforcement of laws against carrying concealed pistols. Judge John H. Martin and Judge Brand press grand and petit juries to indict and convict violators, warning that failures would bear responsibility for future bloodshed and widows and orphans.
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Petit Juries
John H. Martin
Pulaski
Brand
Georgia
Martin
Grand Jury
Trade Outlook Optimistic Despite Some Weaknesses
Dan's Review cited by The Macon Telegraph notes dry goods lead the current trade surge while iron and steel lag. Overall activity remains strong with large immediate needs and rising building since census gains. Global money markets respond to England and Germany rate moves, while domestic bank profits and bond sales boost sentiment.
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United States
Macon
Dan
Dun
England
Germany
New York
This Date in History October 6
This date in history notes events from 1683 German immigrants to Philadelphia to 1901 bishop Frederick Burgess of Long Island birth in Providence RI. It highlights naval and military figures, political milestones, and a birthday tribute, with ads and product pitches interspersed.
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Philadelphia
James McGill
McGill University
Glasgow
Scotland
Sir Isaac Brock
Guernsey
William Burrows
Kensington
Cpe Pee
Bishop Burgess
Eere Ee Eee
Reese
Frederick Burgess
Long Island
Providence
R. I
Brown University
Oxford University
England
General Theological Seminary
Episcopal Church
Amherst
Mass
Bala
Christ Church
Detroit
Grace Church
Brooklyn
Potter, Doanee
Davies
The Black Hole of Calcutta Recounted by Macaulay
An excerpt describes the 1756 Calcutta Black Hole atrocity. Nineteen captives crowded a 20 by 20 foot cell for the night, 146 were forced inside, and 123 died. Nabob’s orders, sleep, and mockery by gaolers worsened the horror as survivors stumbled from the chamber to a mass grave.
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Macaulay
Lord Clive
Black Hole
Bengal
England
Ugolino
Holwell
Nabob
New York Cotton Market Pauses After Yesterday’s Highs
The cotton market in New York was quiet today with a moderate pullback from yesterday’s peak. Spot sales were absent and quotations held steady as Latham Alexander & Co. notes steady activity amid cautious trading.
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New York
Latham Alexander & Co
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American School of Osteopathy
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