Pody Newspaper Opinion on Mills and Politics in 1888
A Georgia newspaper column praises James Mills and rebukes Randall in a discussion of party leadership and tariff policy. It argues Mills led Democratic forces courageously, notes rivalries, and calls for unity to rescue the party. It also covers demographic migration from south to north and includes commentary on race politics and northern influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
Thurman
Randall
Randallf
Milla
Mansil
MiJis
Immigrant welcome and political shifts amid southern views
A correspondent describes Georgia as welcoming northern and western immigrants seeking climate and fertile soil, noting many Republicans already vote the Democratic ticket locally to handle race issues. The piece discusses socialism versus anarchism, northern “Isms” in the South, and conservative suppression of anti-state movements as it surveys political currents and public debates across regions.
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James G. Buatre
Maine
Baer
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Louisiana
Virginia
Ohio
Iowa
North Carolina
Missouri
Kansas
Oregon
Olio
Sond
South
France
Qtore
Boulanger
New York
Georgia
North
John Jackson
Dallas
Texas
Jackson
Isms
Chicago
Letters From The People General Janes Longstreet Letter
Lacow Ga January 1880s letter to General Longstreet discusses loyalty to law and order, praise for civil authority, and concern over unrest in northern cities. The writer imagines a southern immigration impact and endorses enforcement of election laws, urging unity and peace.
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Lacow
Trs
Janes Longstreet
Gamesville
Chattanooga
Tenn
Oer
J Am Ojes
Bob Taylors
Proposed Colonies Plan in Georgia Faces Court Challenge
A Georgia charter petition by the American Colonization and Industrial Bureau outlines a broad colonization scheme for Brunswick and inland areas. It lists officers Andrew J. Rogers president Viola H. Gilbert vice president Henry Gage treasurer and George Edwin Smith secretary with aims to settle homeless industrious people, prohibit liquor, build farms and rail links, and create bonded trade, education, and publishing ventures in a 20 year charter.
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American Colonization and Industrial Bureau
Andrew J. Rogers
Viola H. Gilbert
Henry Gage
George Edwin Smith
Broadway
East Fil
New York
Peter Davidson
Landsville
White County
Georgia
Park Avenues
George KE. Smith
Road Street
Hubert A. Lee
Thomas Bickersteff
Bronswick
State of
Brunswick Lands Improvement and Colonization Company
Bureaua
Union
Brunswick
United States
Ophir
Samoa Trouble Pressures US Samoa Policy In Message
January 15 report to Congress details disturbances in Samoa from December 21 2565 and US aims to preserve American rights and protect citizens and property. It notes German pressure in Samoa, naval actions, and coordination with Britain and Germany to restore peace while preserving Samoan autonomy under treaty terms and with Admiral Kimberley deploying the Trenton.
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Cleveland
Congress
Samog
Iowa
Coneor
Great Britain
Germany
Walle Mor
Resime
Amon
Samoa
Famoan
Trenton
Kimberly
Ninsh
Elforta
Rhuberry
Macanhy
Sames
Australia
United States
Zebulon White's Untold Alabama Newspaper Work
Major W. W. Screws recalls Zebulon White a Washington correspondent who died in Nassau. He describes Whites 1873 Alabama letters to the Tribune reporting true conditions in Choctaw and Sumter counties exposing Hester and the radical plans to intimidate voters. White memorably traced telegraph instructions and published secret telegrams in the Advertiser.
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Als
W. W. Screws
Advertiser
Zebulon White
Washington
Nassau
White
Alabama
the Tribune
Choctaw County
Sumter County
Hester
United States
Trecalla
Livingston
Montgomery
E. White
A. Moeeeee
Contopa
Alabama Central Railroad
Connon
Sumter
Roads of Texas Local Option Bond Plan Promoted
A Darcas Texas report notes merchants from the local exchange plan to push Austin for the Jarvis road bill. The measure would let counties issue bonds up to three percent of taxable value to fund permanent roads. Critics cite the black land district’s poor roads hindering trade and poverty, while farmers oppose county bonding though local option might pass.
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Darcas
Tex
Marchants Exchange
Austin
Texas
Black Lan
Black Land
Daniel Cameron Murdered Near Rapewa
Daniel Cameron, a white man, was found murdered with a bullet through his head and another in his breast in Rapewa North Carolina. A man seen with him was arrested on suspicion and jailed. Cameron likely died Saturday night or early Sunday.
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Daniel Cameron
Rapewa
N.C
Pear Keyser
Cameron
Doubly Bent on Death In Caused Self Inflicted Wound
In Coxims Georgia January 15 a 19 year old man William Hodges Resided with guardian Robert Greer at 7th St and 3rd Ave. An unattended kitchen bed was where he died from a bullet wound and laudanum effects. He owned about three thousand dollars and had worked at Gruzarda mill and Harvey Dudley firm. A coroner's inquest is in progress.
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Rupear
weaLihg
Virginia
Old Country
Wiere
Clinton Fi. Fink
Wonerlisk
Mississippi
Csald
Edstar Aecuses
Atlanta
South
Honymail
Fae
Cheago
New Yorkewitttis
Wilsey
So & Ba
Athanta
Squanvon
Prank C. Bunnell
Tunkhannock
Bunnell
St Dridgee
Tutchannock
Coximsans
William Hodges
Robert Greer
Seventeenth Street
Third Avenue
Gruzarda
Planing Miil
Harvey & Dudley’s
Dawcey
Augusta
Blaine
Washington
London
St. Jaman
Bainbridge, Ge
Pupites Piu
Athens
LaGrange
Atlanta Constitution
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Goriewa
THE SA VANNAH ELECTION
Major John Schwartz appears headed for the mayor’s office as votes come in from Savaexan Georgia with a large German turnout and scattered tallies across districts. Early counts show Schwarz leading in district one and four, while district two tilts toward Thomas and district three favors Thomas strongly.
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John Schwartz
Savaexan
Spetial
Thomas
Schwarz
Bull Street
Thomen
David Wells
Herman Myers
Dr. Patlgant
J. J. McDonough
Judge Speer Rules Government May Sue In Its Courts
In Savannah on January 16 Judge Emory Speer upheld the government’s right to sue in its own courts, ruling against dismissals of postmaster bonds for lack of jurisdiction under the March 3, 1887 act. The decision follows similar dismissals in Georgia’s northern district and rejects the notion that Congress deprived the government of its access to federal courts.
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Savannan
United States Circuit Court
Emory Speer
Nrme
Arge Dudge Speer
Congress
Er Apes
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