Democratic Cannons and Third Party Pop-Guns
A Georgia political column opens with Democratic attack lines while Thomson hosts a Third Party debate featuring Tom Watson. The piece mocks Watson’s rhetoric, notes accusations of prejudice and demagoguery, and predicts his defeat in November as Georgians vote with uncorrupted ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Thomson
Little Pop-Gun
Tom Watson
Maj. Black
Watson
Ameri Ica
Robespierre
Napoleon
Watson Attacks Democrats Over Tariff in Thomson Speech
The speaker denounces the Democratic party as insincere on tariff reform. He mocks their McKinley tariff stance, rebukes their eight month criticism, and accuses them of lax votes in the U S Senate while claiming Mr Watson opposes protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Sates Senate
United States Senate
Toster
Page
Watson
Tenth
Georgia Democrats Brace for November Push
A Georgia writer urges vigilance as Alabama shows division and Third parties gain. They predict strong Democratic support in Georgia but warn party members to remain active before the November 8 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Jefferson Democrats and the third party rail plan
The piece argues that Jefferson favored strict constitutional construction and state sovereignty and would oppose a railroad plank outside the constitution. It warns old Confederates to repudiate the States rights doctrine and denounces current proposals as contrary to Jeffersonian principles and Confederate sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Congressional Appropriations Figures Cited in Interview
Speaker Crisp rebuts Tom Watson by presenting recorded totals for the fifty first and fifty second Congress sessions. He cites first session sums of 494 456 248 and 541 230 672 for the two sessions, then 507 701 380 for the first session of the fifty second Congress, arguing the past session overspent by 13 245 131 compared to the fifty first. He contends pensions bounties and redemption funds drove the rise and asserts Democratic accountability later.
Extravagance charge questioned by congress records
The figures cited show that ent ented fees were 60,282,740 dollars more than the first fifty first congress appropriation and 113,056,894 dollars less than the last fifty first congress appropriation. The charge of extravagance against the fifty second congress is unfounded. The figures are official and accessible to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
Stump Talk Signals Georgia Democrats Rally
The State Convention has pledged Georgia’s vote to Democracy and named electors for November. The electors are respected, capable, and loyal Democrats urged to campaign actively in districts. They will argue current issues and mobilize supporters, with the Democratic lion awakened for the fight prior to elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
A House Divided Must Be United Across the South
A speaker urges reunification of divided Southern families over political split between Democracy and Third partyism. He warns that continued division harms the Republic and echoes the famous warning that a house divided cannot stand. The message calls healing differences early to prevent long-term ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Macauley
They Acted as Gentlemen in Oconee County Speeches
A correction to a prior report states Captain Burnett received courteous hearing and that Third party men behaved as gentlemen. The author apologizes for error in reporting and emphasizes honesty and fair correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oconee County
Burnett
Clarke County Democrats Launch Campaign With Rally Night
Tomorrow night at the Conurt house the Democrats of Clarke will hold a grand rally. Distinguished speakers will be present and the Democracy will be out in full force. This will be the opening gun of the campaign in Clarke. Following this rally there will be speaking in every district in the county until the election is over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conurt House
Democrats of
Clarke
Old Clarke
Editorial Comment on a Political Ticket and Sectionalism
The piece lauds a dominant party ticket for burying sectional memories and questions how the men on the ticket will curb sectionalism. It quotes Rep O Farrell on Gen Weaver and his harsh characterizations of Southerners, noting a July 10 1888 floor remark about not taking back his words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Party
O'Farrell
Gen. Weaver
House of Representatives
Dem contest over Third party lines in Georgia stakes
The Savannah News notes the debate over Third party tactics in Georgia with editors and readers split on who should lead the Democratic coalition. It cites Gantt, Field, Weaver, and others arguing for Democratic unity and opposing third partyism while referencing tariff and wool prices and a Georgia rally's expected impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKincey
West
Weaver
East
South
Turkey
Third party in Georgia under attack in a fiery campaign
A partisan column rails at Tom Watson and the third party in Georgia politics. It cites McDuffie County voting, condemns executive clemency for H Carey Kina, praises Congressman Moses, and predicts Democratic gains as tension rises in Georgia campaigns. It references tariff debate and upcoming events at Jug Tavern.
Deafness Cured Only by Constitutional Remedies
A historic ad claims deafness cannot be cured by local applications and offers one hundred dollars for any case of deafness caused by catarrh that Hall's cannot cure. It explains deafness stems from inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube leading to rumbling sounds or imperfect hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Tobacco culture in Georgia shows profitable potential
Georgia can grow bright golden tobacco leaves says J H Dorsey of the Georgia Southern and Florida railroad. He cites profits of 75 dollars per acre at 50 dollar costs and predicts up to 150 to 200 dollars per acre for others, arguing land is cheap and seasons favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
J. H. Dorsey
Georgia, Southern & Florida Railroad
Banner
Mr. Dorsey
Tift
Death of Rev. Charles V. Campbell in Texas
The Rev. Charles v. Campbell died yesterday morning in Cleburne Texas after a fever following a brief Athens visit. He leaves three sons and a daughter, and was uncle to Mrs. Andrew J. Cobb of this city. His wife is buried in Oconee cemetery. Campbell will be brought to Athens for interment. He long served as pastor of the First Baptist church here and was highly regarded among Southern Baptists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles v. Campbell
Cleburne
Texas
Campbell
Athens
Andrew J. Cobb
Oconee
First Baptist Church
Southern Baptist Denomination
Eliza Maddox Dies. Rites at First Baptist Athens
Mrs. Eliza F Maddox dies after a long life of church service in Athens. Funeral at 11 today at First Baptist with pallbearers named to meet at the house. Interment at Oconee cemetery, surrounded by relatives and friends.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Athens’ Weekly
Heathens Publishing Co
Democratic
Tommie
Bon
Alabama
Jones
Alaabama
Democrats
Congressional Appropriations
Speaker Crisp
Crisp
Mr. Watson
Field
Savannah News
Epitor Gantt
Sam
Epsror Gantt
Democratic Party
Suerman
Ohio
John Sherman
Cartais McCabe
Liverpool
United States
Warteon
Congress
Tamar Watson
Atlanta
Geogia
Empire State
Tom Waron
McDuffie County
Mr Watson
Charles F. Crisp
HaMper
Thas
de. Anthony
de. R Pspis
Gov
Buchanan
Tennessee
H Crry Kina
H. Cray Kina
Moses
Mrs. Black
Farmington
Oconxa County
Tex Watson
Nonmega
Jug Tavern
Simons
Charles D. Campbell
Spirit Land
Eliza F. Maddox
Celestial City
Mra Maddox
W. Reynolds
Oconee Cemetery
Bes
Athena
Joseph Hemmerich
Hood
Ayer
J. C. Ayer
Lowell, Mass
Ste
Georgia Clarke County
Clarke Oglethorpe
Oconee, Jackson and Walton
Coun & Co
Athens, Ga
King & Co
Thomas St
Bqrgia
Clarke County
Carl A. Vonderleith
Vonderleith
Maugust
Oriinary
J. M. Ball
C. M. von Ecklin
M. Hepginotoy
Superior Court
Said County
Gald Court
EY L. Claifeltex
Clake County
Bank of the University
J.H Matthews
Carrie Matthews
R. D. Matthews
Ocones
Danielsville
J. E. Pittman
Thomas Bailey
Burperior
L. H. Goss
G.C. Thomas
J.J. Strick
Cole
Joan W. Waik
Qlarke Sheriff Sale
J. W Woods
Fannie Merritt
B. J. Porterfield
Clarke City
Carithers
Betts Smith
J. W
A. Suddeth
Court of Ordinary
Springdale Street
Joee
Bobbin Mill
Investment Company
Washington, D.C
Frank Smith
de Saas
Sassi
Georgia eLagKe County
Dapetanteomaten
F. Dees
Tom Crane
SPP
Es Terse ‘Morris
Said
Rebrington
Aif Clarke
Spas Wooten
Glossia
Claudla MY
Thomas
J. J. Thomas
Agane
M. Hunnuxorox
Ordinssy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!