A Bitter Pill Judge Lawsons Victory Stirring Bishop Controversy
The Athens Weekly Banner discusses Judge Lawson's decisive victory over Watson at Bishop, labeling it a bitter pill for Third Party supporters. It critiques a Citizen signed defense, questions Watson's speech impact, and notes political tensions among local factions and readers in Bishop and Oconee.
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Judge Lawson
Watson
Bishop
Watsonisn
Citizen
Watsop
Tom Mell
Mr. Mell
Lawson
The Eighth's Leader and Political Controversies
The article defends Hon. Thomas G. Lawson for reelection in Georgia's Eighth District, praising Clarke county loyalty and Lawson's congressional record. It reports Col. Livingston defending Democrats' financial principles, and Governor Jones promising to investigate alleged Alabama election fraud, with calls for accountability and potential extra sessions.
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Thomas G. Lawson
Putman
Georgia
Lawson
Clarke County
Noyes-Rockwell
America
Congress
Clarke
Patman
Jones
Alabama
Macon Telegraph
Investigation urged to ease doubts on Fones race
The text calls for a clear fair inquiry into Fones winning margins in black counties to quiet doubts about Kolb's honesty and sincerity. It argues the Democratic party could gain electoral support from such scrutiny in the upcoming contest for state electoral votes.
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Kolb
Democratic Party
Marriage on the Wane Editorial Calls for Restoration
Macon Evening News editor Brother Moore argues that society pressures and salaries hinder marriage. He urges Georgia press to back a return to common sense and congenial marriage, noting most men wish to wed and divorce would decline if conditions improve.
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Brother Moore
Macon Evening News
Press of Georgia
Macon
Oconee's Big Rally Promises Democratic Unity
Old Oconee prepares for a September 1 rally featuring speakers from Georgia. The piece urges Democrats to unite, denounces Weaver and third party influence, and predicts a sweeping Democratic victory if perseverance continues in the campaign.
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Oconee
Georgia
Jefferson
Watson’s platform crash forewarns oncoming political move
The piece recalls Mr. Watson surviving the Bishop platform crash and declaring he can stand on any platform. It argues he will run as an Independent in November, veering away from Democracy, and predicts his course toward Republican alignment while aiming for Congress.
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Watson
Bishop
Bisho
Congress
Republican Party
Mr. Watson
Sunday Baseball Provokes Southern Sentiment in Savannah
The Augusta News decries a recent Savannah game played last Sunday as a desecration of the Lord's day, noting Georgians and Southern people will view the announcement with disapproval. The report signals broad regional sentiment against Sunday baseball.
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Savannah
Augusta
Savannah urged to abstain from violating laws and norms
The text argues that Georgians are not ready to endorse violations of divine and human law, expressing hope the conduct will not be repeated in Savannah.
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God
Man
Savannah
Editorial Comment on Georgia Politics and Third Party
A compilation notes religious and political voices from Georgia and elsewhere. It contrasts Dr Latazura in Washington with Southern white support for the Democratic party, while recounting local Third party figures, election dates, and calls to oppose the force bill. It cites figures such as Col Joseph E Pottle and Capt Witzy Burnett alongside election timelines for governor and national offices.
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Larasora
Cramshurt
England
Washington
United States
Post
Latazura
Buchanan
Anderson
Tennessee
Mr. BucHanan
Harrison
Washington, Ga
Elbert
Dr. Bell
Elbert County
Political rumors and health claims in a Georgia paper
A mixed page notes third party decline in Georgia and campaigns in Iowa and Illinois. It quotes figures on Watson and Lawson, mentions the cotton market outlook, and endorses conservative representation. An ad claims deafness cure via Hall’s Cer.
Work of assassins leaves three prominent citizens dead
A Kentucky shooting near Crittenden Springs kills Henry Dobson after a gate warning. In Lewisporn, Thomas Cummings fatally shoots merchant George Brooks at his door. In Macon Eastman a farmer William Rogers is killed from a bush near suspects G B Evans, with Evans jailed as the prime suspect in a sequence of threats.
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Manion
Crittenden Springs
Henry Dobson
Hurley
Dobson
Tennessee
Lewisporn
Talley’s Station
George Brooks
Thomas Cummings
Brooks
Cummings
Georgia
Macon
Eastman
Dodge County
William Rogers
G. B. Evans
Rogers
Evans
Strike clash as switchmen confront master workman
A crowd at the Swan and Main corner confronts Master Workman Sweeney demanding a strike. Switchman Quinn of the Nickel Plate yards strikes Sweeney, knocking him down and pounding him against a telegraph pole amid rising tension.
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New York
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