Georgia Politics in Flux Ahead of National Ticket
Long Georgia political column discusses Democratic unity behind Bryan and Sewall, Populists wavering, and Republican threats. References to Watson, Hoke Smith, Fleming du Bignon, Evans, Gordon, Atkinson, and local papers urge party loyalty, silver issue focus, and upcoming state conventions amid a heated campaign climate.
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Frem du Bignon
General Evans
Gordon
Bryant
Sewall
Fleming du Bignon
Hoke Smith
Bignon
Bryan
Cotton Crop Prospects to 1896 Bales Estimate
The 1896 cotton crop is projected around 8.75 million bales, down from last year and 9.5 million in 1894-95. Weather signs suggest this lower bound may hold, requiring a notable improvement in domestic conditions to sustain current cotton prices.
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Georgia
Congressional Convention Delegation Nominates Griggs Candidate
Decatur would be represented at the Camilla convention on August 5 to nominate a Democratic candidate for Congress in the 2nd District. Judge Griggs is the anticipated nominee, with the Decatur delegation and Judge Bower expressing unified support and requesting harmony in the party. Bower sends a conciliatory letter declining personal nomination to aid unity and victory.
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Decatur
Camilla
Judge Bower
J. M. Brown
Mid Powell
E. R. Powell
J. M. Floyd
John C. Chason
J.D. Chason
M. C. Stegall
E. J. Willis
L.F. Patterson
G. F. Westmore
Bower
Bainbridge
J. M. Griggs
Democratic Party
Griggs
B. B, Bower
Democracy and Money Dealers in Wall Street Influence
In the Houston Post editorial, democracy faces money power centered in Wall Street. The piece argues large financial entities control the economy through gold standards, manipulating circulation to their advantage, threatening broader democratic aims. It urges broadening the basis of circulation to curb dealer manipulation.
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Wall Street
Houston Post
Sibley on the Hassle and Watson Nomination Flap
Camilla Ga August 1 Mr Sibley of Berrien county nominated in the second congressional district spoke to voters at the court house. He was a delegate to the St Louis national convention of Populists and related his conduct there. He said the Populist ticket for vice president would force the Democratic party to act fairly.
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Camilla
Sibley
Berrien County
Court House
St. Louis
Thomas E. Watson
Public notice of medical office opening in Bainbridge
At the earnest solicitation of friends I have consented to open an office in Bainbridge for treatment of constitutional diseases from blood poison and rheumatism. Specialties offered from 8 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. daily at the office of Dr. E. Morgan, with Dr. M. N. Pacuerr, M.D. available.
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Bainbridge
E. Morgan
M.N. Pacuerr
M.D
Horrific church murder in Metcalfe shocks Georgia
A Sunday afternoon service at Metcalfe Baptist Church ends in a brutal murder and attempted suicide. John T. Rushin shoots Colonel James F. Lilly, slashes his throat, then drinks laudanum and flees. Rushin barricades himself at home with weapons, declaring he will kill himself. The attack triggers panic among worshippers. Lilly dies outside the church. Authorities deem Rushin insane, with possible motive tied to money owed.
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Thomasville
Georgia
Metcalfe
John T. Rushin
James F. Lilly
Rushin
Lilly
Colonel Lilly
Brushin
Sound money democrats seek elbow room in band wagon
Triplett of the Thomasville Times-Enterprise quips that sound money democrats want only space not favors as they join the band wagon. He urges calm, dignity, and harmony with Silver Legion, warning against flings and scrouging while offering to push the wagon if needed.
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Triplett
The
Thomasville
Silver Legion
Our Travelling Agents and local endorsements
The Democrat commends William Detwiler and J. D. Halstead of Decatur as duly accredited traveling agents to solicit subscriptions advertisements and job work. They may receipt for bills and accept courtesies on behalf of the paper. Two killed and seven injured by a lightning strike near Griffin on Friday.
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THE
Democrat
Decatur
Messrs
William Detwiler
J. D. Halstead
Griffin
Vein D. Du It Attorney and Counselor at Law
Vein D. Du It operates as an attorney and counselor at law based in Bainbridge Georgia, offering legal services and professional representation in local matters.
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Vein D. DU IT Dude
Bainbridge, Ga
Stop Croaking and Restore Confidence in the Economy
The Macon Telegraph urges readers to end the croaking about economic doom. It cites the Manufacturers' Record predicting growth in crops and industry, calling for optimism, active policy, and faith in the country. It notes summer dullness is overcome by productive effort and warns against pessimism and political worry. An anecdote about a reader in Atlanta follows.
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Macon
The Best Salve for Skin Eruptions Sold Locally
An advertisement touts a salve claiming to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter and other skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It is offered at 25 cents a box by R L Bruce in a local newspaper.
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R.L. Bruce
Intensely hot drought grips southwest states report
Washington notes an exceptionally hot and dry spell across the southwest including western Tennessee northern Louisiana northern Texas Arkansas Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Daily maximums of 100 degrees or more cited with Little Rock and Oklahoma City recording 104 degrees on August 1, and Little Rock totaling 100 degrees on seven days 102 on four days and 104 on one day over the 12 day span.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Southwest
Tennssee
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Little, Rock
Little Rock
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Baindridge, GA
Brown
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Arthur Sewall
Maine
Ogressman
Terrell
W. Y. Atkinson
Allen B. Candler
W. A. Wright
W.J. Speer
3.M. Terrell
R. T. Nesbitt
Chicago
Trust
Tom Watson
Tom
New York
Cleveland
United States
Cuba
W. J. Bryan
Perham
Waycross Herald
Free Silverites
South
Baltimore
Joshua Levering
National Prohibition Party
Daily Opinion
Atlanta
America
Silver
John A. Sibley
Congress
Judge Griggs
South Carolina
Florence
Queen Victoria
Prince of Wales
Mr. Whitney
Reed
Jones
National Democratic Executive Committee
Alabama
Atkinson
McKinley
Billy
Bryan —Watson
Democracy and Money Dealers
Harvey English
R. A. Lytle
Flint River
A. Hixns & Bro
Bercuer Bros
D.C. Guirley & Bro
Harvey Encuisns
Albany
Deak
Yan
J. B. Bower
Hanvey English
Igleheart
Igleheart Bros
Evansville
Ind
Here
Capitol
Talmage’s Church
Central Railroad
Grant Park
Decatur County
Womer
W. C. Suthers
N. A. Innes
C.J. Munnerlyn
Ruben Morton
Wm. Thominson
I. K. Isrown
Wm. Thompson
I. K. Brown
C. J. Munnerlyn
W. C. Fairchilds
C. J. Munxerlyn
Scott
Baza
S Sally
Mer
NEW City Stars
Proprieta
South Broad St
Flint River Lumber & BX
J. P. Williams & CO
General Commission
Bay Street
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