The Amendments Vote Across Counties
Report notes the amendments failed in Clarke and Bibb counties and passed in Richmond, with Clarke showing strong opposition. Detailed tallies reveal first amendment favored by 114 to 443, second by 198 to 226, third by 508 to 28, and fourth by 29 to 549. Observers expect full reports soon.
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Richmond
Chatham
Bibb
Clarke
General Assembly
Secretary of State
Clarke County
Bibb County
Black to Triumph in Ninth District U S House Race
The Augusta Chronicle predicts Major Black will be triumphantly elected to the next congress as Democrats gain confidence after a strong Wednesday showing. It notes illegal third party votes in Lincoln, Columbia, McDuffie, and Warren, and estimates Richmond May may yield about a 5,000 majority, with Watson’s defeat deemed likely.
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Augusta Chronicle
Richmond
Liss
Watson
Black
Lincoln
Columbia
McDuffie
Warren
Georgia
Contested Oconee Vote Prompts Lawyer-Backed Challenge
Friends of Bob Miller vow a strong contest over Oconee election results citing changes at Farmington voting place and alleged irregularities on the third party side. The challenge, described as a “shot case,” aims to expose voting issues as the vote contest opens soon. A garbled ad for a dizziness remedy appears unrelated.
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Bob Miller
Oconee
Farmington
Fearless Ad Claims Cash-Only Bargains Draw Crowds
A seller touts constant advertising and rising sales, denying need for credit. He asserts buyer confidence, cites cash-only terms to avoid losses, and taunts competitors to match next week’s open price list of special bargains.
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Les
Large Blanket and Fabric Sale with Low Prices
A broad sale offers 398 white blankets at 25 cents and 216 soft blankets at 58 cents, plus 360 yards Canton flannel remnants at 4 cents per yard and numerous yardage discounts. Hosiery, black dress goods, and assorted prints feature prominently with many items priced at 5 to 15 cents, urging early purchase and bulk deals.
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Seema Lamb’s
Quilt sale offers varied spreads and comforts at low prices
A local advertises quilts and linens with 20 Comforts at 75c, 30 Turkey red back Cretonne faced at 125c, 30 Satteen Comforts at 135c, 60 White Marseilles Spreads at 50c, 48 white Marseilles at 65c, 36 extra heavy sets, 25 white Spreads at 85c, 28 heavily used White Spreads, and 300 Quality items at 100c each.
Georgia's Glory and Democratic Sweep Across Georgia
Democrats celebrate a sweeping victory in Georgia with a predicted fifty to sixty seven thousand majority for Cleveland. Third party gains are limited to ten counties and few Senate seats. Reese is favored for the Senate as Wilkes may offset Lincoln McDuffie Columbia votes. Franklin and Oconee show Third party contests. Jackson county stays Democratic. Governor Northen energizes capitol crowds with talk of a sweeping Cleveland victory and eleven Democrat congressmen.
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Georgia
Cleveland
Columbus
Greene
Senate
Wilkes
Lincoln
McDuffie
Columbia
Milton P. Reese
Franklin County
Oconee
Jackson County
Capitol
Northen
Reese Wins Senate Seat in 29th District Fight
In the 29th district race Wilkes McDuffie Columbia and Lincoln counties split. Democratic nominee M P Reese of Wilkes defeats C E Ramsey by a margin of 1537 votes after Wilkes returns shift the district, leaving the Third party with only one senator, J L Smith of Greene, defeating Columbus Heard.
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Wilkes
Columbia
McDufffie
Lincoln
M. P. Reese
C. E. Ramsey
McDuffie
Ramsay
Thim
Reese
J. L. Smith
Greene
Columbus Heard
Indiana Democrat 80 claims Illinois prediction in interview
A Indiana political figure, staying at the Toomer House, asserts Indiana will vote Democratic in November as Georgia did. He cites past Indiana margins, Illinois potential shifts, and Judge Gresham’s support for Cleveland as pivotal factors, vowing to back his forecast with his funds.
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Georgia
Indiana
Toomer House
Illinois
Benjamin Harrison
Gresham
Cleveland
Judge Gresham
Delamater Convicted In Embezzlement Case
The jury found Hon George Delamater guilty of statutory embezzlement for receiving deposits while insolvent in the Pennsylvania embezzlement cases. The other defendant was found not guilty. Delamater faces a fine and 1 to 6 years in prison with hard labor. he will appeal.
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Pittspage
Chronicle- Telegraph
Meadeville
Penn
Delamatera
George Delamater
Delamater
Patson
Washington
Pacific
Congress
Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy Promotion Claims Free Nasal Treatment
A historic advertisement touts Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy as a cure for catarrh diphtheria canker mouth and headache. It promises an ingenious nasal method with no bottle charge and directs readers to a Missouri city drug outlet with unspecified managers.
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City Drug
B.C. Orr
Shiloh
Saas City
Dmg Blore
Orr Managers
Bargain Underwear Sale At Local Store
Ladies heavy ribbed vests with long sleeves priced at 18 cents each marked down from 35 cents. Gent's Merino shirts and drawers offered at 25 cents each. Gent's natural wool shirts 75 cents each. Ladies gray vests available at 45 cents each.
Shoes on sale for boys and men at local store
Ninety four pairs of children’s button school shoes priced at 85 cents each and 113 pairs of men’s heavy working shoes offered at 100 dollars per pair, reflecting discounted stock.
Clothing Sale SPECIAL Offers Men Suits in Bulk
A local sale lists 60 heavy working men suits at 350, 40 wool cassimere men suits at 500, and 36 business men suits at 650. Readable for shoppers seeking bulk apparel deals and professional attire.
Flour Sale Notice With Guarantee and Home Pickup
Grocery department advertises flour at the same price with a full guarantee. If any sack is unsatisfactory, the money is refunded and the used portion not charged. A wagon will call at homes to take back flour and return purchase money. The notice warns against competing brands and promises better value for the same grade.
Special Shoe Sale at White Oak with Broad Varieties
Readable ad notes a 200 pair Brogans in full stock kip and leather lined white oak soles priced 95 cents each. Also 160 pairs calf Brogans at 95c, 43 pairs Ladies Button Dongola at $1.00, 86 pairs Men's Bally or Congress at $1.25, and 96 pairs Men’s working shoes with clasp fasteners at $1.10.
Jackson County Democrats Hold Torch Light Rally
Jackson County Democrats staged a torch light procession attended by over four hundred citizens. The march ended at the Howard House where Hon. W. I. Pike, Wila Howard, Editor Holder, and Rees Martin spoke. They pledged to carry Jackson for Cleveland and Tate by a large margin.
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Jackson County
Howard House
W. I. Pike
Wila Howard
Holder
Rees Martin
Jackson
Cleveland
Carter Tate
Florida Election Returns Put Mitchell Ahead by 25,000
Jacksonville dispatch reports statewide results show Democrat Mitchell leading by about 25,000 overall with county figures ranging from 3,000 in Hillsborough to near 20 in Baker and an estimated statewide vote near 21,000 for Mitchell and 9,090 for Baskin. other items note a Dalton gang confrontation in Coffeeville with multiple deaths and injuries and a diphtheria outbreak in Illinois with 35 deaths reported.
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Mitchell
Jacksonville
Hillsboronets
Baker
Baskip
Local Grocery Advertises Brand Prices and Specials
A period newspaper grocery ad lists prices for sacks of cream and Magnolia flour, Snow Flake and Al Patent products, various sugars, coffees, rice, tea, soap, shoe polish, candles, matches, pepper, and soda. It notes quantities like 25 lb and 50 lb sacks and emphasizes sale prices to attract customers.
Lotta May End Acting For A Year On Illness
New York Oct 6 Lotta the actress is seriously ill after a fall in Jersey City three years ago and a Boston runaway injury in 1892. Her manager told her company members they may accept other engagements for the season while she rests, with a return possible in social life but not professional work next year.
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New York
Lotta
Jersey City
Boston
Ex President Cleveland to Attend Chicago Exposition
A local dispatch notes Grover Cleveland may visit Chicago this month and was preparing a letter of acceptance for the exposition dedication, with a possible arrival on October 21. Carnegie gift accepted. corner stone laid for Memorial Library in Ayr amid ceremonies and a holiday mood. Judge C G Janes residence fire burns the home. insurance coverage claimed and origin under investigation.
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Chicago
Curiaco
Grover Cleveland
Carnegie
Loxpor
Ayr
Memorial Library
Andrew Carnegie
Judge Janes
Departown
C. G. Janes
Periape
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