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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1885
Page
2
The Weekly Democrat lists its subscription rates under editors and proprietors Lb. Russell and Jno. M. Brown. The note provides pricing details though text is fragmented and partly unreadable.
Georgia legislators debate tax plans and social bills as Rufus Connell derides bachelor status with a proposed tax and humorous measures. The Albany News notes reform moves amid per diem debates and a staged adjournment prank that ends in laughter.
A bill establishing a mechanical school as a branch of the State University passes the Georgia House by a large margin. The editorial lauds the measure as elevating labor and industry, with opposition from Rufus Connell over a $65,000 appropriation. It argues for fair tax assessment to fund practical learning and reduce dependence on foreign skilled labor.
Mr. Lewis of Hancock backs a bill to ban free passes for general assembly members and judges. He argues passes disrupt public business, lengthen sessions, and allow improper influence, urging passage of the reform. General Clement C. Clay is also mentioned in a separate World report about Grant era actions.
The article notes lawmakers loudly oppose appropriations with warnings of higher taxes and wasteful spending. It questions whether the same critics will support passage of a law to equalize taxes.
A letter to the Constitution features Primus Jones accusing the Savannah Cotton Exchange of not being immaculate. The remark targets the exchange's practices as overly eager for first base in this year's market.
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