Democratic Mass Meeting in Decatur for Tariff Reform
The Democratic Party of Decatur calls its mass meeting in Bainbridge on Saturday the 1st to organize for the campaign. A new Executive Committee will be elected and delegates chosen for the State and National Conventions. The push favors Tariff Reform and endorses President Cleveland amid debates on surplus taxes.
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Democratic Party
Court House
Bainbridge
Masron O' Neal
M. Fx. Com
Democratic Party of
Decatur
Cleveland
Congress
St. Louis
United States
Tariffs and Trusts Stir Debate in Thomasville
The Thomasville Enterprise argues that high protective duties foster monopolies and restrict competition. It contends leaders like Gould benefited from duties that drove out rivals and that plate gas monopolies formed due to blocked foreign competition. The piece claims import duties burden consumers and provoke ongoing oppression.
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Thomasville Enterprise
Gould
Psopis
President Will Veto Vigorously Before Congress Concludes
The President will veto firmly before the current session ends. He is unafraid of criticism and stands by duty for the people, facing both friends and foes with rigid integrity that counts millions in value.
Editorial notes argue for tariff reform and political support
The piece urges reducing tariffs with emphasis on taxing luxuries to fund government and preserving the value of necessaries. It praises Senator Colquitt's tariff speech as a statesman like work and predicts Georgia political shifts. It mentions John B. Gordon as future governor, Colquitt’s Senate seat, Turner in Congress, and Bishop Bower in Albany, while noting Cox’s postal clerks bill and support for Blaine.
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J. L. Hand
Mitchell County
House of Representatives
United States
Camilla Clarion
John Triplett
Thomasville
St. Louis
Triplett
O'Neal
Chicago
Cleveland
John B. Gordon
Georgia
Alfred H. Colquitt
Henry 3. Turner
Congress
Byron B. Bower
Albany
Senator
Colquitt
Underwood
Clarion
Camilla
Cox
P. O
John Brown
the Brown
Harper’s Ferry
Mr. Blaine
Mr. Blain
Blaine
Deadock infi aes Maron Telezy Congress Session Opens
Congress resumes this morning amid a deadlock over a bill. Democrats oppose action against a direct war tax refund, arguing the cotton tax restoration is unjust and unconstitutional. The dispute ties to the surplus raid and tariff interests, with opponents urging refunds only for the direct tax.
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Maron
Congress
South
United States
Supreme Court
Ty Wat
Conkling’s Life in Danger in New York
Roscoe Conkling’s condition worsened after an ear inflammation spread to the brain following exposure in a blizzard. An emergency operation removed a bone fragment and drained pus, with mixed outlooks from doctors. Conkling remained delirious and expressed defeat, while political commentary urged Democrats to back Thurman for next November.
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New York
Roscoe Conkling
Edward 8. Stokes
Mr. Conkling
Stokes
Dr. Sands
The
New York Herald
Cleveland
Thurman
the Herald
Judge Thurman
Man Preaches Own Funeral Sermon At Athens Event
A reporter describes Dr Pridgeon delivering a funeral sermon six miles from Athens. Crowds jam the grounds as students poke fun while the preacher plans to die after the sermon but delays for dinner, leaving many calling him a fool crank.
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Athens
de. Pridgeon
Atlanta
Reading for Farmers and Political Shifts
The Farmers Alliance Advocate urges farmers to unite against heavy taxes seen as suppressing prosperity. Rhode Island abolishes property voting limits for foreign born citizens, boosting potential Democratic votes. the move described as transformative, with 8000 to 10000 new voters likely. Senator Celquitt cites Cleveland’s 1884 win and diminished Bloody Shirt relevance amid stable business confidence.
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Rhode Island
Celquitt
Cleveland
City Treasurer’s Report Extraordinary Expense Account
City treasurer presents continued report detailing extraordinary expenses from the current period. Itemized entries reflect transfers, appropriations, and audit notes. The document outlines how funds were allocated and reconciled within the municipal accounts.
Bainbridge City Enacts Liquor License Ordinance
The Bainbridge city council passes an ordinance requiring licenses to sell spirituous liquors within city limits. Applicants must take an oath against disorderly houses and selling to minors or intoxicated persons. violations carry fines up to fifty dollars and imprisonment up to thirty days. Passed April 4, 1858.
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Bainbridge
I. E. J. Morncax
B. Nusspavm
Roe
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