TOM WATSON AT HARMONY GROVE IN GEORGIA POLITICS
Congressman Thomas E. Watson speaks at Harmony Grove about Alliance principles while defending Democracy. The piece also disputes Livingston and calls for clear proof on bribery claims involving Georgia legislators. It notes a Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union convention planned for St Louis to emancipate the Alliance from political manipulation.
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Tom Watson
Harmony Grove
Thomas E. Watson
Col. Watson
Jackson County
Ceorcia
Willis
Alliance of Muscogee County
Livingston
Calhoun
Col. Livingston
Georgia
State Alliance
Mr. Willis
Capitol
ST. Louis
Alliance Brothers
United States
Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union of the
Charleston News and Courier
Fort Worth
Texas
Eal Abels
Alliance
Prices for Corsets and Fabrics at Bargains for the Day
An advertisement lists new Corsets including Dr Bridgmans Electro Magnetic Corset at 100, East B Corset at 75 cents, plus fabrics such as Challies at 2 1 2 cents a yard and Plaid Lawns at 21 2 cents. Remnants, Tissues, Bleaching, Handkerchiefs, and Sea Island Sheeting priced to attract customers with strict limits per buyer.
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Bridgman
B. Corset
Parasols Umbrellas and Shoes On Sale At Top Prices
Hot sale ad offers parasols silk canopy tops at 1 0 0 each and silk Gloria Umbrellas and parasols 90 cents each. Boys patent leather Oxfords 1 00 a pair, ladies silk parasols 90 cents, men’s patent leather lace and congress shoes 24 pair worth 400 total.
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Oxford
India
Gen
Congress
Great Fall of Prices on Summer Goods at Athens Dry Goods
The notice proclaims sweeping reductions across all stock in Athens offering hundreds of dollars in savings. It urges customers to come early and take advantage of the largest cash offering ever seen by the store.
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Athens
New York World
Republican Party
Europe
Georgia Politics and Railroads Face Off in Standoff
Georgia legislators brace for a hot clash over railroad control amid consolidation fears. The New York World critiques farmer loyalty to Republicans while urging independent action. Local notes reference Col umbus and Athens political figures and a Grover Cleveland nomination joke.
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New York World
Grover Cluveland
Grover of
New York
Negro college in Athens praised for progress and harmony
Chancellor Boggs praises the new colored college in Athens noting smooth operation since June and an average attendance of about 130. The Baxter Street location aids relations between Governor Northen and Secretary Noble and the institution is set to open October 1 with strong faculty and lectures connected to the Southern Medical College of Atlanta.
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Commission In
Negro College
Athens
Baxter Street
Northen
N. Ble
Morrill
Baxter
Ucla
Chancel Boggs
Savannah
Nobie
Southern Medical College of Atlanta
Richmond Mayoralty Sparks Athens Field with Tuck Hint
The Athens scene swells with talk of Henry C. Tuck entering the mayoral race as Clarke County and Athens debates a lively contest. Capt. W. B. Burnett and Mayor Brown are also named as strong contenders, with public sentiment favoring a vigorous, active campaign. John Murrell, former Athens dentist, appears in town visiting relatives G. T. Murrell.
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Richmond
Ani
Athens
Henry C. Tuck
Clarke
Clarke County
Puck
Georgia
Brown
Tuck
Burnett
The College Closes and Reopens in Savannah
The Negro College of Georgia suspended exercises for repairs at Baxter Street School, closing yesterday at two o’clock with about ninety six scholars present. Rev. W. D. Johnson and Rev. Geo. W. Clarke spoke at the closing, and Professor Wright will reopen the college in Savannah on October first under new auspices. Professor A. J. Cary will remain as Baxter Street School principal.
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Negro College of Georgia
Baxter Street
W. D. Johnson
Geo. W. Clarke
Savannah
Wright
A. J. Cary
Cary
Savan
Business Pulse shows an optimistic national outlook
The Constitution carries a survey by Nichols and Holliday advertising agents asking how business will fare this fall. Responses from across the country are almost unanimously hopeful, reflecting confidence and reasons for it.
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Messrs Nichols and Holliday
Danielsville Doings Show Largest Court Docket Yet
Danielsville Georgia reports the Superior Court has the heaviest civil and criminal docket in recent memory with over twenty civil filings and more than a hundred criminal cases ready for trial. A church meeting at the Methodist church draws many and Mrs E K W Meadow continues to improve after a buggy accident.
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Danielsville Doings
Danielsville
Malin
Methodist
Mrs J E Pittman Dies After Long Illness
Mrs J E Pittman died yesterday at 2 30 pm after a long illness caused by consumption. She recently sought help in Th hoping to regain health. Survived by a host of relatives, the funeral will be at eleven today at First Baptist Church with Rev L R Pittman conducting and burial at Pittman burying ground seven miles from the residence.
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J. E. Pittman
First Baptist
Carrie
Pittman Burying Ground
County
Tit
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