A Mistaken Idea About Economy and Democracy
The Athens Daily Banner discusses how many Republican editors push the claim that Congress will become a Billion Dollar Congress. It argues the Democratic party seeks economy and retrenchment, noting that recent House actions show substantial appropriations yet overall spending remains below the supposed excess, while Democrats push reform and fiscal restraint. It warns against Third partyism and urges Georgia farmers to unite for Democratic victory to gain relief.
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Congress
Democratic Party
Party of
House of Representatives
Treasury
Holmans
Georgia
Return to the Democratic fold urged for Southern farmers
The speaker warns that factional splits, if carried by North Carolina farmers into the Democratic ranks, could push the state to vote Republican. He urges Georgians who joined the Third party to return to their party of origin, promising a welcoming reception and stressing this as essential for Southern peace and prosperity.
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North Carolina
Georgia
Athens urged to secure G C N repair shops
The Georgia Carolina and Northern Railroad shops should be located in Athens. Fifty acres of land and a substantial subscription have already been raised as an inducement, with further local effort expected to push total subscriptions to a level that makes Athens advantageous for the shops. A united push from citizens is urged to achieve this milestone for the city’s growth.
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Athens
Georgia, Carolina and Northern Railroad
Carnesville Tribune
South
Low Tax Rate Urged for Athens Council
Citizens press for minimal taxes and caution against any rate increase. They urge aldermen to maintain a low levy, arguing city revenues should be trimmed across departments to avoid burdensome taxes and ensure fiscal prudence.
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Athens
The Cotton Movement Week Ending Friday 13th Inst
The New York Financial and Commercial Chronicle reports weekly cotton movement with receipts totaling 50,127 bales, exports 52,951 bales, and continental imports about 48,000 bales. Interior stocks fell 18,047 bales while in sight cotton rose by 1,044,933 bales versus 1891, with cumulative plant receipts since September 1 reaching 7,054,194 bales.
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New York Financial and Commercial Chronicle
Great Britain
France
Weekly cotton receipts and stocks report
The report notes 32 080 bales from plantations with the rest drawn from interior stocks. Last year weekly receipts were 28 394 bales and 1890 figures were missing. Sighted during the week totaled 50 667 bales, versus 47 24 bales the prior year for the same week. The increase in sight at Friday night compared with last year is 409 190.
Georgia State Democratic Convention Declares Unity
Georgia delegates to the National Democratic Convention are instructed to back the party's platform and unite Georgians. The piece condemns the opposing Third party and predicts victory for the Democrats in the coming election with reform to relieve the toiling masses. Col Polk’s stance shifts as he abandons Third party efforts, urging alliances to work within the Democratic fold.
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Eseterday Tor Banner
Chicago
Georgia
Democratic Party
Col. Polk
National Farmers’ Alliance
Savannah News
Egg Livingston
Washington
Col. Livingston
Atlanta
Raleigh
North Carolina
Col Polk
Col
Livingston
Polk
St. Louis
Alliance
Birmingham
Col Livingston
People’s Party
Stevens
Ocala
Georgia Democrats Criticize Watson Winn On River Bill
The speaker argues Watson and Winn have shown little use to Georgia and voted against the river and harbor bill. He predicts they will support the Persian appropriation and a heavier pension burden, aligns with third party criticisms.
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Himelf
Watson
Winn
Georgia
Georgia editors debate Democratic platform in Atlanta
Editorial notes hope Georgia produces a unified platform at the Atlanta convention and urges Georgia voters to back delegates who serve the state's best interests. It cites Gov. Northen’s leadership and criticizes the third party movement while detailing editorials from LaGrange, Columbus, and Albany papers.
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Cleveland
Atlanta
Georgia
LaGrange
Gov. Northen
Editorials and political wagers across Georgia and beyond
A collage of Democratic and Third Party commentary from the era references Macon Evening News, Sparta meetings, and Georgia delegates. The text critiques Republican laws, praises Democratic aims, and reports on Atlanta and Augusta exchanges about Cleveland, Du Pont, and Georgia politics with calls for Maj. Black and unity against third-party drift.
Alabama ship name debate and catarrh cure ad
Protest over Secretary Tracy naming the cruiser Alabama debated with no accusation of disloyalty. Supporters fear sectional sentiment but argue Alabama has earned its place in the current distribution if the new ship serves its purpose. Deafness ad offers Hall's Catarrh Cure with a money-back promise and a Toledo company contact.
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Alabama
Macon Telegraph
Tracy
Groom Misses License Delays Wedding at Monticello
A Monticello groom forgot the marriage license delaying the ceremony at the Methodist church in Shady Dale. After a Justice validated the license, the couple returned early next morning with the document and were married. They then boarded the M. and N. train for Monticello, their future home.
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Shady Dale
Baptist Church
Methodist Church
Monticello
Democratic convention at Kingfisher ends in dawn
May 19 report from Kingfisher says delegates arrived at dark due to rail delays and spent the night in attendance. Delegates John T. of No and Joseph Hoskins of Kirguahs are uninstructed after resolutions endorse Cleveland and his administration amid political tension. Nearby John Weeks, a 15 year old, is accused in a roadside rape near Cuatanooga, with a possible lynching interest reported.
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Oklahoma
Kingfisher
John T
Joseph Hoskins
Kirguahs
Cleveland
Cuatanooga
John Weeks
Amelia Marrity
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G., Cs & N- Shops
State Democratic Convention
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
U Persener
The
New York Herald
Turner
Albany News
Winter
Thomasville Evening News
Conscience
Post Office Department
Harkison
Cape May
Rodia
Roserto Murcugrzr, JR
Blackshear Times
Hon. H.@. Turner
Judge Atkinson
California
New York
White House
Macon Evening News
Sparta
Black
Sssa
St. Peterspurc
Augusta Chronicle
Atanta Constitution
Dupont Guerry
Fleming du Bignon
F. H. Richardson
James M. Smith
Ir Se PengOut
Augusta
Democratic Farmers of Georgia
Maj. Black
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Buckelen
John Palmer
Wee Bsd
Nood
Spruce Gt
Neww York
W.S. Wunter
M.D
Evans Chemical Co
Cincinnati
USA
Southern Bell Telephone
John QD
Howie
Mn Av
J. B. Howie
Five Forks
Madison Co
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