Lieutenant Governor bill defeated in Georgia politics
The Athens Banner notes the defeat of the bill to create the lieutenant governor's office in Georgia, arguing the state has managed well without it and that the Senate president has filled similar roles in past emergencies. It also discusses knitting mills in the South and Democratic fundraising practices, contrasting with Republican funds, and rebuts Hoke Smith's accusations against James M. Smith with testimony from Capt. English and Capt. James.
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James M. Griggs
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Democratic Party
Hoke Smith
James M. Smith
General Gordon
Hoke
James W. English
Atlanta
T. J. James
Adrian
English
Capt
James
Tate
Anda
John B. Gordon
Col
Georgia Gubernatorial Race Nears End In Fight Over Party Control
Readers see a Georgia political clash as five candidates vie for the governorship with James M. Smith leading in public support, while Hoke Smith and Tom Watson shape the contest and Roosevelt’s third term issue draws debate among Democrats. The Savannah Press reports on General Fred D. Grant’s stance on total abstinence and its impact on public perception.
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Hoke Smith
Popullar
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Hoke
James M. Smith
Oglethorph
Farmer Jim
Smith-Watton
Savannah Press
Gen. Grant
Fred D. Grant
Grant
America
General Grant
West Point
Union Army
Austria
Iquar
Republican Discipline and Democratic Weakness Highlighted
The New Orleans Daily States notes Iowa Republicans united under discipline at Des Moines, contrasting with persistent Democratic factionalism. It praises GOP cohesion, argues Democratic disunity hinders success, and suggests Democrats fail to unite under shared principles, making victory rare.
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Pers
New Orleans
Iowa
Des Moines
Republican Party
Ita
Democratic Party
Republican Organization
Nancy Reid of Crawfordville Dies at Age 102
Mrs. Nancy Reid widow of William Reid died in Crawfordville Ga at age 102. Born March 1812 she was among the town’s oldest residents and mother of 13 children, with three surviving: Alex Reid Eatonton Ga Colonel J F Reid and Dr R J Reid Tocca.
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Crawfordville
Nancy Reid
William Reid
J. F. Reid
R. J. Reid
Toccoa
Blount Decries Philippine Policy and Urges Independence
Atlanta August 14 Former Philippine Judge James H Blount told the Denvers at the capitol on government for the Philippines endorsing equal rights for Filipinos and support for independence stance. He warned that if the Democratic platform again pledges independence the islands could gain self rule within a decade despite current policy, and condemned reconcentration methods used by local police. The talk drew applause and an impromptu ovation.
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Pyeral
James H. Blount
Philippines
Capitol
Blount
Cotlong
Icasion
Boy
Mr. Blount
Democratic Party
Lin
Asia
China Sea
Iryan
Weyler
Gulf Stream Shifts Its Course Reported By Captain Jensen
Captain Jensen of the fruit steamer Admiral Schley says the Gulf Stream now runs from latitude 34 north to 40 degrees 15 minutes near Nantucket shoal and is no longer following its usual path. A Harvard scientist notes potential climate implications if true.
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Boston
Jenson
Admiral Schley
Gulf Stream
Heston
Nantucket
Jensen
Harvard
Atlantic Seaboard
Unnecessary Expense Avoided with Chamberlain's Remedy
Acute colic and dysentery attacks arrive without warning and prompt relief is urged. A dose of Chamberlain's Cell Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is claimed to relieve the patient before a doctor could arrive and is said to never fail in severe cases. Sold by H. S. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro.
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F Chamberlain
H. S. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
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