Democracy convention nominates slate for Georgia offices
The Georgia Democratic convention met in Athens with speeches nominating L. Hardeman for temporary chair and W. Y. Atkinson for permanent chair. Delegates from eighth and ninth districts were named, with state offices listed and plans announced for the Horticultural Association meeting in Athens next spring or summer following Mrs. H. H. Carlton’s push.
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Stovall
Georgia
C.r. L. Berner
Monroe
W. Y. Atkinson
Mr. Foote
Bartow
J Nelms
Falton
Fegath
John Shannon
Elbert
George W. Adams
Putnam
James M. Smith
Ogiethorpe
W. H.baldwin
W. E. Simmons
Gwinnett
Buck Yandler
Dawson, Alborate
George L. Bell
Forsyth
Howard Thompson
Hal
H. H. Carlton
Athens
Rome
Mra
Carltons
Death of Mrs Williamson in Farmington
Mrs Santon Williamson of Farmington Oconee County died yesterday afternoon at one o'clock. She was 3 daughter of Mr L Newton born and raised in Athens. Wife of Mr Sanford Williamson mother of Mrs W A Jester and John and George Williamson. She will be born today at one o'clock at Farmington.
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Farmington
Sanford Williamson
Oconee County
Williamson
L. Newton
Athens
Sue
Sanford Wills
See
Presbyterian Church
W. A. Jester
John
George Williamson
A Fine Vineyard a Big Money Maker on Three Acres
A Wilton county vineyard near Bethlehem campground run by Beninyfield Bros is shipping grapes by the carload. The three acres are set with prime grape varieties and last year produced two thousand dollars in cash from grapes wine and cuttings. This year the firm expanded the vineyard and anticipates substantial earnings this fall.
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Bethlehem Camp Ground
Wilton County
Beninyfield Bros
Fragrant Orange Blossoms Attend Hodgson Payne Wedding
Mr Asbury H Hodgson and Miss Sallie Payne were wed at Whitehall with Rev H H Parks officiating. Guests dined on a fine feast before the couple, accompanied by George T Hodgson and Miss Maggie Morton, departed for a several weeks visit to Asheville.
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Sallie Payne
Whitehall
Hodgson
John R. White
George T. Hodgson
Lawson Talks in Macon on Politics and Tariff Reform
Congressman Thomas G Lawson of Georgia’s eighth district travels home to Estenton after a Macon visit. He favors a persuasive battle against the third party, cites tariff reform as coming central to the next Congress, and predicts Crisp’s election as Speaker if the Democrats retain control. He plans a vigorous but peaceful campaign and notes third party gains in Georgia.
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Thomas G. Lawson
Eighth Congressional District
Northern Road
Estenton
Evening News
Atlanta Constitution
Georgia
Jerry Simpson
Crisp
Robbins
Greensboro
W. B. Burnett
Athens
Oconee
Lawson
Congress
Georgia Democrats nominate wing ticket in fall state race
The Georgia Democratic convention at Atlanta nominated the wing ticket for governor Wilkes Norwood and others including Phil Cook and Joseph M. Terrell. Chairman W T Atkinson was unanimously chosen as president of the gathering. A resolution by T W Glover was adopted unanimously. Alfred Colquitt was reported ill at his post. Shilo's Catarrh Remedy is advertised with a nasal injector and local drug store sales.
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Atlaska
Capitol
W. T. Atkinson
Wilkes J. Northed
Phil Cook
William A. Wright
Robert E. Harreman
Joseph M. Terrell
Agriculture
R. T. Nisbit
William T. Geary
Richmond
Joe James
T. W. Glover
Cobb
Alfred H. Colquitt
Strick
Dano
Democratic rally in Atlanta features Gordon Crisp addresses
In Atlanta on August 10 a large Democratic procession arrived at the capitol and sparked a lively gathering. Senator Gordon spoke of party loyalty, urging support against the People’s party and Weaver. Crisp, Northen, and other leaders followed with calls to back the Democratic ticket and govern the nation through November.
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Grand Funda
Young Men's ‘Democratic League
Fulton County
Georgia
W. Y. Atkinson
Assembly
John B. Gordon
Gordon
People’s Party
Republican Party
J. C. C. Black
L. F. Livingston
Moses
Weaver
Watson
B. L. Anthony
East
R. Q Mills
House of Congress
Auer
Texas
Anthony
Northen
Crisp
Charles F. Crisp
National House of Entatives
Eran Bienes
Democratic Party
New York
Indiana
Cleveland
Harrison
Carlisle Letter Clarifies Silver Coinage Views
Senator Carlisle quotes his 1873 House speech affirming support for free coinage of silver with equal terms for both metals. He argues against favoritism to bullion or to any class and urges full remonetization of silver. He hopes international monetary harmony can advance a solution acceptable to all governments.
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Wasaketox
Carlisle
John A. Lyne
Henderson
House
Senate
Inauguration Seen Under Circus Tent in Washington
Cetroit Aug 10 A local paper claims the next presidential inauguration will be held under a circus tent in Washington. Bert Davis a former Barnum Bailey advance agent is cited. Senator Hoar Massachusetts introduced a bill to build an amplitheater at the capitol. Bailey would supply canvas free if public works pays transport and allows tent setup.
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Washington
Bert Davis
Barnum & Bailey Show
Hoar
Massachusetts
Congress
Capitol
Bailey
Baseball Records and Various Dispatches From Aug 10
Baseball scores from the Southern and National Leagues report Atlanta Memphis Birmingham and Cleveland games with decisive results. The Key West note describes a Sapphire steamer ashore near Fowey rocks and a rescue by 5 crew. Manitoba Catholics pledge private schooling, a GOP lieutenant governor nominee is deemed ineligible, and a lynching is reported in Campos Arkansas. Additional flood and election notes appear alongside unrelated advertisements and notices.
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Fla
Key West
Sapphire
Cardiff
Vera Cruz
Fowey Rocks
Florida
Americas Flag in Honduras Battle Shocks Residents
Report of a major interior battle in Honduras with government forces defeated and retreat toward Nicaragua Ceiba. Foreign residents complain of no notice before bombardment as several innocents are killed. American consul residence at Tocca damaged with two killed. American line agent and foreign residences wrecked during bombardment. The flag reportedly floated before during the attack.
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Honduras
Nicarizua
Ceiba
Tocca
Oleai
Cotton Outlook and Cholera News From August Reports
August report shows cotton condition dipping to 823 from 869, widest drop since 1836 due to excessive rain and heat in various states. Persia reports rising cholera in Teheran with thousands of cases and deaths daily. A lightning strike sparked a 32000 fire at Two Rivers Manufacturing, delaying firefighting response during a storm.
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Department of Agriculture
South Carolina
Georgia
Texas
Florida
Alabama
Arkansas
Tennessee
Two Rives
Wis
Two Rivers Manufacturing Company
Peter Turney Nominated at Tennessee Democratic Convention
The Tennessee Democratic convention in Nashville nominated Chief Justice Peter Turney with about 150 delegates present. Turney won all counties on roll call except 37 and accepted with a brief speech, marking the shortest gubernatorial convention session on record.
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Nashville
Peter Turney
Bullock
Harris
Patterson
Bate
Washington
Turney
Four Fatal Bullets Kill Two in Alabama and Texas News
Aysiston Alabama reports a bartender fired on his former boss and then killed himself after shooting N Simmons, leaving two dead. Separate cable notes discuss Garza revolutionists in Texas, a collapsed witness in Colorado, and Texas printers going on strike in Fort Worth as the Daily Gazette suspends for repairs.
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Ala
Talladega
Here
Secend
R. L. Rasberry
N. Simmons
Simmons
Texas
St_ike
Fort Worrs
The
Daily Gazette
Gazette
Kansas City
Democratic rally in Atlanta features near miss with dummy car
Delegates returning from the grand Democratic rally in Atlanta report a near accident when a dummy car on the gummy line approached slowly. Walter Johnson, the Tex Receiver of Oconee, turned his head at the sound and leapt clear as the car passed, narrowly escaping danger.
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Walter Johnson
Oconee
Mr.Sonnson
Mr. Johnson
Mr.Johnson
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