Readings at the Georgia convention march toward victory
Speech by Pleasant A. Stovall praised at the Georgia Democratic convention. He extols Democratic supremacy, cites governors and Congress, notes shifts in Republican policy toward fairer trade, and defends Grover Cleveland’s record. Warns Georgia against a third party challenge and urges unity under a victorious Democratic banner.
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Atlanta
Pleasant A. Stovall
Democratic Party
National Senate
House of Congress
Thomas Jefferson
McKinley
John Sherman
United States Senate
Senate
Convention
Grover Cleveland
Buffalo
New York
United States
Georgia
Sxteen
Samuel J Tilder
Democratic Sisterhood
People’s Party
Great Slaughter Prices Hit Max Joseph D Dry Goods
A flood of buyers descended on Max Joseph D as he slashed prices across dry goods. The sale offered staples at fractions of their value with vast reductions on fabrics, linens, clothing, and accessories, promising quick turnover and extra sales staff to serve the crowds.
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Max Joseph
Embroidery and Lace Sale Prices Listed
Prices shown for embroidery ranges from 35 to 50 cents per yard with choice at 124 cents. Em broideries 15 to 30 cents reduced to 10 cents per yard. Fancy Silk Embroidery on black Lawn worth 25 cents, now 7 cents per yard. Torchon Lace various widths on front table at 10 cents per piece, under 12 yards. Silk lace Flouncing 45 inches wide worth 200, offered at 50 cents per yard.
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Marseilles
Georgia Democrats Praise Governor Northen and List Electors
A staunch defense of Governor Northen lauding his integrity and leadership. The article lists the Democratic ticket electors for the state at large and for each district, naming dozens of candidates and alternates across Georgia.
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Michigan
Prohi
Owesso
A. Dodge
Rapids
Ernor
E. L. Brewer
R. Malone
Laws
Professor J. W. Glenn Lectures At Normal School
Professor J. W. Glenn of Elberton has lectured at the Normal school for several nights. His botany and biology themes have been presented with marked ability and interest. Glenn once led Martin Institute at Jefferson as principal.
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J. W. Glenn
Elberton
Normal School
Ginn
Martin Institute
Jefferson
Free Trial Bottle Offer for Dr Kings New Discovery
Readers are invited to request a free trial bottle of Dr Kings New Discovery along with a copy of Guide to Health and Household Instructor. The offer asks for name and address to send the materials from a Chicago box. The promotion guarantees satisfaction.
Baseball Records from National League Averages
Baseball scores from NL games led by New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Pittsburg, Cleveland, Louisville and Chicago. Court notes describe a divorce dispute, witness interference, and a pistol drawn in a suit between L Storthz and W H Howell.
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New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Boston
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Louisville
Chicago
Widow in Court Attempt to Shoot Murder Suspect
In Phoenix on August 11 during John Rhodes preliminary in the Graham feud case, Mrs. Graham attempted to shoot Rhodes with a 45 caliber revolver. The gun misfired. a courthouse melee followed as deputies seized the weapon and her father escorted her to a hotel.
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Montgomery
Graham
Isi - Baptist
Kemp Nominated by People’s Party for Georgia Congress
The People's party convention in Savannah nominated W. R. Kemp of Emanuel to oppose Democratic candidate Colonel Rufus E. Lester in the first district. Only 25 delegates attended with no representation from Effingham, Bryan or McIntosh. Burke county sent a black delegate who played a role on the resolutions committee which urged a denunciation of lynch law.
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W. R. Kemp
People's Party
Georgia
Savannah
People’s Party
Emanuel
Rufus E. Lester
Effingham
Bryan
McIntosh
Burke County
Electric Bitters Promised To Improve Health and Look
The ad claims good looks depend on healthy vital organs with the liver stomach and lungs. Electric Bitters is described as a tonic and alterative that acts on these organs to cure pimples, latches, and botts for a clear complexion. Sold by J Crawford & Co and Cora and Palmer & Kinnebrew's Drug Store.
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Soldat J.crawford & Co
Cora
Palmer & Kinnebrew
Tom Watson Heads to Bishop for Big Oconee Campaign Meeting
The Democrat Tom Watson will travel from his district to Oconee to attend a major rally in Bishop next Thursday. He planned to meet Judge George C. Thomast at Bishop on July 4 but could not leave Congress. The event will draw Democrats and Third party supporters with a stump speech expected.
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Tom Watson
Oconee
Bishop
Watson
George C. Thoma
Congress
Thomas
Sne
Textile Prices and Silk Parasol Offers
A string of fabric and parasol prices is listed including 9 inch wide Irish Points at 40 vents per yard and silk parasols available in colored or black. Also appears ice weave items marked 00 275 350 and 2 with unclear context.
Millinery Hats Drastically Reduced At Sale
Hat stock reduced across price tiers with 35 and 50 cent hats cut to 5 cents apiece. 60 and 75 cent hats now 10 cents, 80 to 125 cent hats 25 cents, plus all flowers discounted to the same scale.
Shoes Sale Offers Wide Selection at Budget Prices
A local shoe sale advertises many styles and sizes with prices from 30c to $1.00 per pair. Items include Ladies Slippers 30c, Oxfords 50c to 75c, Dongola Oxfords, Button Shoes, common sense and opera toes, 160 pairs in stock with various sizes.
Man's Shoes Offered at High Prices in Fragment
A fragment describes men s shoes priced from 400 to 600 with mentions of balsa or congress style and band-sewn threads. It appears as a sales listing noting quality and high value but contains garbled text and unclear details.
Seerauches Coat and Vest Sale Offers Mohair Fabrics
A local ad promotes striped and checked seerauches coats and vests in mohair and alpaca blends. Three styles available with prices around five to six dollars, plus a coat and vest option at around two hundred, with size guidance and easy ordering.
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Seerauches
CEN
Mohair Alpaca
Prices on Groceries and Supplies This Week
Sugar at 29 pounds for 100 and 6 pounds of coffee for 100. Tea 26 cents a pound. Stearine candles 1 cent each. Oda and berries listed with low prices. Vegetables and other staples available at reduced rates for preservation needs.
Charges Against an Official in Washington
Charges filed at the treasury accuse George Cake immigrant inspector appointed Saturday by Secretary Foster of not being a citizen. The Glass Manufacturers' Association of Pennsylvania instigated the appointment. accusations claim he has wives in Pittsburg and New York. An inquiry by Acting Secretary Nettleton will verify the charges.
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Washington
The
Treasury
George Cake
Foster
Evans
Cake
Glass Manufacturers’ Association of Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
New York
Nettleton
Murderer King Arrives at Nashville Penitentiary
Colonel H. Clay King, condemned for the murder of David H. Poston, was transported from Memphis to Nashville's penitentiary under sheriff McLendon. A potential mob prompted rail officials to halt the train and bring King directly inside. King pledged no trouble, while his wife visited and attempted to persuade officials to change his attire. The dispatch also notes a letter from Grover Cleveland to Mrs. White and local advertisements.
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Wells
Nashville
H. Clay King
David H. Poston
Buchanan
Memphis
Nortonsville
Guthrie
McLendon
King
Rhos
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company
Judge DuBose
Sheriff McLendon
Colonel King
Penitentiary
Judge Pardee Deposes Receiver Jep Rucker in Georgia
In Atlanta on August 12 the Central forced removal of the Danville and Richmond receiver Jeptha H. Rucker from the Macon and Northern railroad. Judge Pardee issued an order placing control back with Central President Nat Harris, while prior rulings delayed funds transfers and set August 22 for a hearing.
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Pardee
Jep Rucker
Atlanta
The
Central
Richmond and
Danville
Macon and Northern Railroad
Nat Harris
Colonel Andrews
Colonel Hasde
South Carolina
Edward van Name
New York
Newman
Jeptha H. Rucker
Athns
Henry Crawfore
Richmrn
Danvil
Nan N Me
Cumer
Nhgs
Macon
Northern
Judg.Speer
Spr
Mjord. F. Hanson
Rucker
Major Hanson
Tim Ju'ge Speer
Moon
A. P. Adams
Warin Erw
Don
Macon & Northern
Adams
Erwin
United States
Shilohs Cure advertised for coughs and croup relief
An old newspaper ad promotes Shilohs Cure as the cure for coughs and consumption warning of dangers of delaying treatment. It claims over a million bottles sold last year and notes additional products like Shilohs Porous Plaster for chest and back pain.
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Shilot
Stor R. C
Third Party Seeks Daily Athens Newspaper Start
A third party aims to launch a daily Athens newspaper led by Mr. George Brightwell. Indications show the paper will begin if a propt man agrees to lead, intended as the party organ for Northeast Georgia.
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Athens
George Brightwell
Georgia
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