Force bill debate splits Southern politics in print
A Washington style editorial notes opposition to the force bill among white Republicans and northern influence, while the colored farmers alliance in the South grows within the Democratic and Republican lines. It predicts a fierce campaign for Tilman with new allies rallying behind his platform despite factional splits.
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New York
Republican Party
South
Nisto
Trmngham
Alharee
South Carolina
Campun
Tilman
Farmer
Silenceman
Palmetto
Democratic Party
Illman
Lus
Ais
Blaine and McKinley clash over tariff and tactics
The piece surveys Blaine’s push against the McKinley bill amid Republican divisions. It notes Blaine’s growing northern and western support, McKinley’s weakened stance, and calls for postponing the tariff and force bill until winter. It also covers Chicago world’s fair politics, southern sentiment, and a proposed gag rule to curb lengthy debates.
A Hopeless Partisan Over Tourgee on force bill despair
The piece argues Judge Tourgee desires harsher federal measures, predicts failure of a federal election law, and favors military districts for the South. It notes his bleak view of Reconstruction, Republican strategy, and fears for seaports and national politics amid tariff and Quay controversies.
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Sadre Aluion W Tourgee
South
North Carolina
Eews
Fam New York Henaup
Brish
Watermelon, weather, and editors in old Georgia pages
A garbled column from a Greensboro Herald-Journal style page recounts Georgia editor notes, watermelon pride, dancing to rain, and local life. It mentions Curly, Sid Cook, editor Tomer, and hints at enlarged papers, health trips to Atlanta, and souvenir albums from the Southern Female College. It also touches on a Lincoln Nebraska hoax and a Troy court nuisance ruling over a baby carriage.
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Edger
Greensboro
Lautell
Boston World
Hawk and Pruett
Georgia
Atlanta
Southern Female College
LaGrange
Troy
Qawega
Kame Zonito
City Hall Clock and Floats in Atlanta Street Car Debate
The City Hall clock from the old capitol may be moved only if the city assumes care and winding under a council proposal. A resolution to relocate the clock to the corner is referred to the public buildings and grounds committee for investigation. Floats representing Atlanta’s three major eras are favored, with plans for a big float in June. Street car companies rush petitions for new rate approvals as Atlanta’s street railway growth continues.
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York
John Wanmaker Tou
Srother Wanamaker
Groner
Wyoming
W Watson
Sunday Mercury
Cita
Rania Warne Tiers
Tom Waituros
Texas
Dulas
Wheeler County
Capitol
Cene
Dim Calling
J J Meador
Connt
Meador
Jim
Collins
Sesson
General Council
Mender
Tronoli
Pullic
Atanta
Woodward
Atlanta
Bolita
Weill
Mizabeth
Stuart Whelps
Ward
Eather
Oman
Callalow
Drese
America
Hans
Local Georgia News Roundup and Court Moves
New details from Newton county Confederate veteran groups and taxation talks. Georgia court term opens in August with a new bank project. Rev J M Brittain to move to Atlanta to assist Central Napag church. FG Cements shifts to Louisville after ten years in state representation. Cotton seed yields projected from two acre plot with Nfinkins and Peterkin varieties. expected output reaches 2500 pounds of cotton and 5000 pounds of reed.
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Confederate Veterns Association
Newton County
Comptei Ge
Ehew
Georgia
Ruggeota
Val
Hemmnier
Wynn
Alkene
Gia
Sprldhug
Euperior
Dardangt Gerth
Augista Chronicle
Mf Britta
Churel
Attinta
Thismanel
Napag Ciurch Dura
Tiberdap
Curtis Whurea
Lux
Geeree Washington
FG Cements
Georgi Distry
Lounsville
Sereva
Pra
Mnement Lege
Tharaty
John Lang
Godfrey Dissrieets
Tong Strack
Geeisman
David Powe
Georgis
Avery
Political Arena Notes On Georgia Elections And Alliances
The Augusta Chronicle comments on Murphy Candler's defeat in DeKalb and his future prospects, notes vigorous county and state race activity in Franklin, Clarke, Wilkes, Spalding, and Milton, and records delegate appointments for Democratic conventions, local offices, and a Confederate reunion date. It references editorials on candidates Morton, Hooks, Meriwether, and Crisp, and mentions civic notices in Putnam, Houston, Stewart, and Putnam counties.
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Augusta Chronicle
Murphy Candler
DeKalb
Franklin County
Coroner
Littia
William J Morton
Clarke
Chronicle
Hun W. Hooks
Gee County
Hon GI
Canti
Athens
Putnam County
Atlanta
Down
Georgia
Milton County
Oh Fa
Gainesville
Thomas B. Winn
Congress
W H. Nesbit
L Rocker
Normen
A . Maxwell
W of
Northen
Phil Cook
W A Wright
Robert U Hardeman
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K Lester
Ik T Besbit
P Hrooke
J B. Yarher
P Mayfield
Times Road
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Wacon Stewart Schey
Sumter
Jude Crisp
Touston
Goffee
Bath Ty
Crisp
Uuances
Houston
Stewart
Bethel Springs Way
Mateai
Widnesd
Baptist Church of
Abomeon
J H Dortwa
Laocolm County
Crnfordville Democrat
Stehous
Taza
Brunseich
Brangerick
Brunswick
Mathews Sqares
Tordon Wather
Justice Roberts
Albany
Superior Court
Sn Alleny
Hostore
ERB & B
Alvans
Sudlen Devh
Junier
Wr WC Haris Br
Lottery War and Politics Stir Louisiana’s Open Debate
A chaotic summary of a fierce battle over a state lottery, detailing corruption charges, campaign leaders, and political maneuvers. Notes controversy with figures like John A. Mom, Governor, and Senate players, outlining constitutional limits and proposed charity funding tied to the lottery. The piece traces public influence, veto fights, and the impact on state finances and reform efforts.
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Tagial Burns
Towsin
Corr
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Centenary College
Georgia
J B Hunnicutt
Lomenza
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Dave
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Ube Consuluti
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Rive
Ryisel
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Sax
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