Old-Fashioned Democracy and Tilden’s Principles
A Brooklyn Democratic celebration quotes Richard Olney on four democratic principles guiding Tilden’s faith. It discusses government by consent, the Philippine and Porto Rico questions, and the duty to grant Filipinos broad freedoms under American tutelage, while opposing taxation without representation and tariff-based price manipulation.
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Samuel J. Tilden
Democrats
Brooklyn
Richard Olney
Greystone
Olney
Mr. Olney
Porto Rico
Democratic Party
Democratic doctrine and equal taxation call for reform
A reader argues that masses should seek a pure Democratic program emphasizing equal burdens and fair taxation funded by labor. The piece urges liberty within a chosen order, contrasts Democratic ideals with Republican favoritism, and promotes democracy against trusts and imperialist forces.
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Democratic Party
Némoire
Iby
Cuba
San Juan
Manila
Republican Party
Death of Major W H Smyth in Atlanta Postmaster Booster
The death of Major William H Smyth is announced with regret in Atlanta where he had recently been reappointed postmaster for four years. He served with integrity and public regard, leaving a legacy of accuracy and concern for the public. The Montezuma Record notes the Constitution will not endorse a candidate but recognizes Cabaniss as eminently fit for mayor of Atlanta.
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W. H. Smyth
William H. Smyth
Atlanta
Hig Hest
Major Smyth
Jee Gee
Hb. H. Cabaniss
Montezuma
Georgia Exchange
Cabaniss
Army and Navy Journal
United States
United States Military Academy
United States Army
West Point
Ifoar
Congress
Worcester
Lovemar
Dalston
William Little Blager
Pennsylvania
Langley
Sam
Prince Henry Visit Sparks Democratic Debate in Georgia
Georgia readers witness a wave of editorials and political commentary reacting to Congressman Wheeler of Kentucky critiquing administration policy toward foreign courtesies. The discussion extends to how democrats should respond to Prince Henry’s visit, with calls to maintain hospitality while preserving republican dignity and independence.
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Wheeler
Kentucky
House of Representatives
Phillipic
Prince Henry
Prussia
Congress
United States
Republic
Georgia Governor Hopeful Smith Praised by Editor
EMORY CASON argues Colonel James M. Smith surpasses rivals Estill Guerry and Terrell as Georgia’s governor. He cites Smith’s farming, dairying, mills, and railroads, urging leadership for farmers, industry, and anti-railroad trust action. Also notes reader letter urging book donations for mountain school and clothing needs.
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Tribune
Georgia
James M. Smith
Estill
Savannah
Bir
Guerry
Terrell
Buck
Ourg Te
Natire
Colonel Smith
Uetries
Towit
Rettll
Smith
Henor
Clinch Smith
Emory Cason
Crawfordville, Ga
Minda
Georgia Mountaineer
Ghrewa
Miss Love
Baldwin
Henry Lewis
Jackson Street
Atlanta
Cyr
Cyrs
Harvey
Rand and McNally
Eegleston
United States
Milner
Sanford
J. A. Brackhaven
Gautvoort
Lang
Reid & Keliosa
Nannib A. Lockhart
Baldwin, Ga
Atlanta and Georgia papers report varied news and opinions
The Augusta Chronicle notes Atlanta may not visit America this year and hints at one more chance for Atlanta. The Columbus Enquirer Sun reports Joel Hurt arriving with many fox dogs and planning hunting trips. Savannah Morning News highlights Charleston’s carnival day with Rex and other attractions. Covington Star mentions Atlanta settling its utility question and a wartime note about Warsaw, with cautious optimism and congratulations.
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Augusta
America
Atlanta
Columbus
Enquirer-Sun
Joel Hurt
Savannah
Charleston
Rex
Beatty
Covington
Teast
Warsaw
Sugar cane as key crop for south Georgia profits
In a Georgia editorial for The Constitution, sugar cane is praised as a leading money crop with high sugar content, drought resilience, and lower cultivation costs. Estimates suggest per acre syrup yields from 600 to 900 gallons, valued at 30 cents per gallon, with potential profits even after reductions. Judge Joseph Gillman of Quitman is lauded as a pioneer and booster of cane farming attracting immigrants to the region.
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Table USA
South Georgia
Louisiana
Judes Joseph ‘Cillman
Quitman
Historic Washington tale of land swaps and a jailed jack
A Washington story recalls Commodore Rodgers bring ing Andalusian jacks to the capital. Henry Clay allegedly swapped land near Pennsylvania Avenue for one jacked animal, later losing and redeeming it. The tale links the House of Doom site to the later Lafayette Square theater and recounts political squabbles and census office chatter, ending with a sharp, humorous jab at congressional taste for controversy.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Commodore Rodgers
Spain
Henry Clay
Mr. Clay
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
America
Commodore Hodgers
Commodore
Washington Club
Secreta Seward
Son
Payne
John Wilkes Booth
Lincoln
James G. Blaine
Lafayette Square Theater
Calet Langieg
Census Bureau
Langley
George
Boos
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L. L. Loving
Ulla G. Hardeman
James T. Carter
Claude A. Virgin
Constitution Publishing CO
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Anny
South Nichols & Holliday
Constitution Building
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Missouri
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Arthur Lynch
Ireland
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Lord Salisbury
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Stovall
Chatham
Tom Johnson
Ohio
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Johnson
Bean
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Grand Army
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Miles
Dewey
Schrey
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Frank Reynolds
Georgia Press
Hanna
Mall
Neely
Havana
Bob Evang
Splithoof
Alf Thom
Mal
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Hay
Pauncefote
Sackville-West
Miss Stone
Valentine
Red Hills
Madison, Ga
Mornan County
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Mississippi
Promise Land
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Jordan
Chile
Dickey
Liberty County
Alize Speilen
February
Oo Ae
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Dea
Mary Applewhite Bacon
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Independent
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Swainsboro
Simon Jones
Ries
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Sweat
Waycross Journal
D. B. Sy
Ware County
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Grosvenor
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