Democratic Leader Defends State University Stand
The letter exchange between Tom Watson and Rauskford Crane in Georgia in August 1891 defends Watson’s stance on the State University. Watson reiterates support for sustaining the university while opposing further endowment until schools improve. He emphasizes adherence to the Ocala Platform and Jeffersonian democracy, criticizing party leaders and predicting consequences if reforms are not pursued.
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Deak
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Georia
Democratic Party
Rogan
Ruusen Ceawford
Tom Watson
State University
Augusta Chronicle
Chronicle
Sam
Ocala
Atlanta
Augusta _Chronicle
Democracy
Jetter
Odree Sonera
Menate
Ean
Jefferson
Atlanta Constitution
Constitution
Oates
St. Louis
Asin
Thal
Véty
Taos
E. Warsow
Augusta
Keee
Oona
People's Party
Stephen A. Rba
George Jones
New York.Times
Fala
Branford
Conn
Shoreline
New York
Fen Hayes and
Horton
Norwood
H.E. Cook
Tittle
Calhoun Speaks on Deep Water Policy Stance
Williams delivers a full report on criminal laws as Hon. Pat Calhoun plans a speech outlining positions on deep water policy and related legal concerns. The article highlights Calhoun's anticipated remarks and the legislative context shaping the discussion.
Georgia Law Revision Aims to Modernize Criminal Codes
In Atlanta on August 11 Senator Williams reports Georgia’s criminal laws are outdated and costly. He proposes appointing three attorneys to revise and codify them, with House and Senate debates stressing the need to save state funds and reduce lengthy misdemeanor trials. A joint session will hear Pat Calhoun on deep water at Savannah and Brunswick. Bills include garnishment rules and Fleming amendments to protect workers.
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Atlanta
Williams
Richmond
General Judiciary Committee
House
General Assembly
Georgia
Senate
Pat Calhoun
Savannah
Brunswick
Ellington
Richmond Terminal
Tennessee Legislation Seeks Fund Supplement Amid Debate
In Tennessee a fund shortfall prompts a measure to add 6 000 to the balance after Speaker Sibley shepherded the bill through amid tribulation. Sibley’s bill targeted fraudulent entries in horse races, while Ryall’s proposal to amend the code on county treasurer salaries passed. A separate measure to let clients settle cases without regard to attorneys failed in the senate. Ohio clash with midnight poachers ends in fatal shooting by State Deputy Game Warden Bantain. Britain and Leitner uncover the poachers on Mad River near Harshmanville. McIlvain is shot, others hurt, and authorities decide no arrests under self defense. Cyrus Osborn supports Britain via the County Fish and Game Protective Association.
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Tennessee
Sibley
Cobb
Ryall
Chatham
Senate
Ohio
Dayton
L. K. Bantain
David Mellvain
Mad River
Harshmanville
Britain
Seine
Ben F. Leitner
County, Fish and Game Protective Society
David McKiivan
Leitner
Mclivain
John Hetzell
David A. Walt
James Perry
William Richardson
McKvain
McIlvain
Cyrus Osborn
State Fish Commission
County Fish and Game Protective Association
Campaign cash woes saddle Ohio campaign effort
Secretary Foster battles Republican chaos in Ohio as McKinley funds strain. Factional rivalries and scarce money hinder senatorship campaigns with key figures like Foraker and Bushnell in flux while appeals for donations falter. Local and national notices mix in a sprawling, uncertain political panorama.
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McKinley
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Allsteics
Foraker
Mr. Foraker
Mr. Bushnell
The Deadly Weed and Nicotine Experiments Highlighted
Dr. L G Hardman of Harmony Grove discusses tobacco toxicity and nicotine in public talks. He cites dog experiments showing nicotine can cause rapid death and argues cigarettes may be more dangerous than chewing tobacco. He compares nicotine to morphine and warns tobacco is a poison.
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L. G. Hardman
Harmony Grove
Georgia
Athens ‘Publishing Co
Athens, . Ga
McElree’s Wine of Cardus and Thedford’s Black Draught For Sale
Mercantile list shows McElree’s Wine of Cardus and Thedford’s Black Draught offered by local merchants. Businesses in town advertise these remedies for sale to customers.
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McElree
Cardus
Thedford
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