State Banks of Issue and Democratic Unity Debate
The piece argues for removing the ten percent tax on state banks of issue, citing David Stone and democratic platform promises. It claims such a move would strengthen the circulating medium and favor the South, praising Southern resilience during the financial panic and urging prompt action by Congress over extended debate.
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David Stone
New York Journal of Commerce
Democratic Party
Chicago
Return of the Brain to the Farm Urges Civic Reform
A Chicago opinion argues that urban unemployment rises as rural workers abandon farms for city life. It contends the cure is brains returning to agriculture to restore work and value, warning that city overcrowding wastes capable youth and that farming offers real opportunity.
Editorial on silver policy and Sherman act repeal
The Savannah Press comments on the push to repeal the Sherman act and the unlikely success of any substitute legislation. It argues that unconditional repeal would demonetize silver and that promises of replacements are unlikely to materialize, exposing the political game. Editor Stovall is cited as exposing the emptiness of substitute plans.
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Zoop
Tom
Savannah Press
Stovall
Mr Busbee and Mr Garrard on the Chicago platform coinage debate
The Atlanta Journal endorses Mr Busbee from North Carolina for his views on the Chicago platform coinage plank. Busbee argues against silver. The paper asks for Hon Louis F Garrard of Georgia, also a platform committee member, to share his opinion.
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Columbus
Atlanta
North Carolina
Garrard
Chicago
Atlanta Journal
Busbee
Chicago Platform
Platform Committee
Louis F. Garaard
Georgia
Georgia Sanctums and Southern Politico Reflections
In Covington and Savannah items, the cotton market outlook suggests ample money when harvests arrive, while concerns over low staple prices persist. Quotations from national treasury officials warn against currency hoarding, and Dr. Talmage predicts a prosperous era after 1893 with pessimism fading. Big Tom Reed credits a silver compromise as shrewd diplomacy by the democracy.
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Covington Enterprise
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Tip
Harrison
Executive Department
Georgia
Pension Bureau
Treasury
Washington
Savannah News
Talmage
Tom
Reed
Democratic House
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Stages
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, claiming constitutional treatment via internal use to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and urge readers to obtain testimonials. Sold by druggists.
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Hall
Cheney & CO
Breckinridge Assassination Fears Stir Capitol Gossip
A World’s Washington dispatch reports threats against Kentucky Congressman Breckinridge over a breach of promise suit with Madeline Pollard. Detectives shadow him at the Capitol while Pollard and her brother reportedly are in New York, sparking fears of violence and calls for a public defense of the congressman.
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New York
Washington
W. ©. P. Breckinridge
Kentucky
Madeline V. Pollard
Breckinridge
Capitol
Miss Pollard
Capitol Hill
Edi
Srenigga
Ramer
Brecken
Slander Trial In Jefferson Over $25,000 Damages
At Jackson Court four trials proceed with interest. The leading case concerns Dr A C Hollady of Athens suing Dr DeLaperriere of Jackson county for 25 000 dollars. Ex Mayor Brown of this city has managed the plaintiff’s case and the jury is expected to return a verdict today.
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Jackson Court
Jefferson
A. C. Hollady
Athens
DeLaperriere
Jackson Country
Brown
Anti silver forces push for repeal in house voting
Washington reports the executive committee of anti silver forces held consultation as a poll shows a strong majority for repealing the purchasing clause of the Wilson bill. Leaders disagree on how many votes the two sides will muster on the final questions with estimates ranging from 100 plus to tighter margins.
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WashingTon
House
Harter
Bland
Senate
West
Georgia Alliance Holds Annual Meeting in Griffin
The Georgia State Alliance convened in Griffin with treasurer’s report showing a $3,806 balance after $9,030 previously, reflecting a $5,164 decrease due to session expenses and national dues. Executive notes list 805 sub Alliances in Georgia and 9,872 members versus last year’s 15,104, a drop tied to December figures with 1,800 later accretions.
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Griffin
Grirrix
Georgia State Alliance
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