Jeffersonian Democracy and states rights in 19th century policy
A Defender of States Rights editorial discusses Major J. C. C. Black's Borzelia speech and Jeffersonian democracy opposing centralization. It argues Democrats favor home rule through state legislation versus government ownership of railways and telecommunication, highlighting historical votes on currency, greenbacks, and the Resumption act.
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Debates on Records and Party Differences in 1862 1864
The piece cites a June 28 1862 motion by Holman Democrat to tax government bonds and a 1864 supplemental National Bank act vote tally. It argues that Democrats largely opposed the bank law while Republicans largely supported it, challenging third party claims of no difference between parties. It urges readers to judge the records.
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Aggressive Democratic Stand Marking Tariff and Force Bill Fight
Editor Watterson describes a highly aggressive Democrat campaign focused on three issues Tariff the Force Bill and Republican extravagance He denounces Protection as robbery the Tariff as a huge job and charges wealth to the few He warns the Force Bill would centralize power and threaten revolutions unless defeated in the election.
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If We Put Democrats In Power Tariff And Pension Cuts Key
The text argues Republicans loot the treasury and would ruin the national credit if kept in power. It blames tariff and pensions for money leaving the South, claiming per capita circulation in the South is low while Treasury figures show higher numbers. It urges Southerners to buy home goods, raise home supplies, and elect the Democratic party to reduce tariffs and pensions.
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Democrats Fight to Hold the Solid South in 1890 Campaign
The piece argues for Democrats in the South to reinforce voting strength in Virginia West Virginia North Carolina and the two Virginias amid third party challenges. It warns defection could aid Republicans and urges mobilization to maintain Democratic dominance.
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Notable shift in Thomas Watson on Democracy and party lines
The piece contrasts Watson’s 1888 pro Democratic stance with his current denouncement of the party. It questions his integrity as a state elector and criticizes his claimed awareness and deception while praising Cleveland and Thurman in the past. It argues his perverse leadership and hypocrisy reveal a deep political hole.
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Brightwell Denounces King Watson on Democratic Party Attacks
George P. Brightwell, Clarke County candidate for the legislature, defends the Democratic party against Tom Watson led attacks. He argues the party has fought for the people though some representatives err and that change is driven by expediency, not conviction. He calls for open debate and honest argument over party accusations.
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Carrying the War Westward and Western States in 1892
The Savannah Press notes Democrats plan to win New York and book Western states beyond the Mississippi. It argues farmers on the prairie favor tariff reform and banking interests align with regional voters, urging proper encouragement for the 1892 election. Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Nebraska Michigan Iowa are cited as pivotal, with pamphlets expected to influence voters.
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Editorial Claim on Third Party Appeal in Georgia
Leaders of the Third party movement seek white Georgia voters to desert their party and endorse a new path. They argue Democratic failures to repeal Republican legislation show the need for a shift in public support. The piece frames the stance as a rebuke of Democrats for lack of control and policy outcomes.
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Political turmoil over tariffs and party loyalties in the South
The piece argues the executive department failed to repeal the McKinley law and lists reasons Democrats in the House and Senate faced partisan obstacles. It notes Georgia’s voters urged continued Democratic rule, criticizes General Weaver, and mentions Tennessee miners, Gov. Buchanan, and local political shifts amid third party critique.
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Classic City Chat Notes from Athens and Nearby
Athens community items report Mr John Williamson at his business with multiple days of illness and farmers lamenting half their cotton failing. Mention of Miss Eugenia’s approaching marriage and local legal cases against Esiberg. Jackson county farmer Jim Daly’s death and Polk Thompson’s Senate bid discussed. Also notes on church construction, Ike Tylar’s injury recovery, and local gas and blast incidents with related fatalities.
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Taylor Wanders Injured Man in City After Railroad Accident
Ike Taylor, an 80/1 year old negro badly hurt on the M and N Railroad at Sidney, wanders to his employer E E Jones's home late at night. Jones, thinking him crazy, questions him unaware Taylor had lost an eye. A second man with Taylor warns they cannot stay. The piece notes Branson briefly faced bribery charges, now suing Ginn and Co for 25000 over arrest and libel. It adds cotton in the region damaged by recent rain after a drought, reducing expected crop to about fifty percent.
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Death of Miss Mattie Bailey after long illness
Miss Mattie Bailey youngest daughter of Green R Bailey dies Thursday evening after a painful illness. A member of Street Church she maintained faith and urged friends to join in the afterlife. Her parents siblings and many friends extend sympathy in this bereavement.
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