Georgia Alliance Delegation Faces Third-Party Split
The Georgia Alliance selects delegates for the S Louis convention amid debate over third party policies. Most reps back Livingston while Palmer of Floyd favours the unit vote though Ellington and others may break away to push a straight third-party stance. The push ties to rural husbandry and farm relief amid national political shifts.
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Alliance
S. Louis
Allinev
Ose
Livingston
W.A Filson
Americus
State Alliance
Martin *. Calvin
Augusta
Charles L. Moses
Coweta
J. P. Bell
Jackson
M. L. Palmer
Floyd
J. H. Traylor
Lafrange
L. H. O. Martin
Elbert
R. W. Everett
Polk
W. L. Peek
Conyers
D. Wilberly
Pulaski County
Hird
Mr. Palmer
Georgia Alliance
Ellington
Col. Livingston
St. Louis
Elington
A Farmer's Credit Story and a Call for Southern Labor Aid
The letter recounts a 1867 Alabama farmer who failed to gain credit, chose to rely on hard work and frugality, and prospered by year’s end. It links personal resilience to broader calls for Democratic reforms including tariff readjustment and currency expansion, urging farmer unity. It also discusses Alfred Shepperson’s plan to curtail cotton acreage via planters clubs and argues the Alliance should mobilize to aid Southern farmers.
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Birmingham Age Herald
South
Gadsden
Texas
Cadsden
Alabama
Messrs
W. W. Gordon
Messrs. W. W. Gordon & Co
Shepperson
the Chronicle
Alliance caucus shapes talks on tariff relief and unity
Colonel Livingst on cites alliance lawmakers planning early demands for legislation. He says Tom Watson will not attend the alliance caucus, branding him a third party follower. The piece notes alliance support for speaker Crisp, aims to reduce duties and pass relief measures, and closes with a New Year reflection on personal conduct and betterment.
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Tom Watson
Colonel Livingston
Alliance
Congress
Judge Crisp
Mills
Senate
Washington
Democrats
Never Run Into Debt A Lesson From Horace Greeley
An aged writer warns against debt, citing Horace Greeley and the New York Ledger. He argues that debt brings harsher misery than hunger or cold and urges youths to avoid pecuniary obligations and live within means. He acknowledges necessary business risks but cautions against real debt and dependence.
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Horace Greely
New York Ledger
Farmers urged to curb cotton to lift coming year
The Augusta Chronicle urges farmers to reduce cotton acreage and plant more grain and food crops for 1892, arguing supply and price stability depend on less cotton and more staple foods. The Democrat announces Cuba tobacco seeds for paid subscribers, offering an year end package including seeds and farming guidance.
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Augusta Chronicle
THE
Democrat
Cuba
Havana
Abaja de Vuelta
A Voting Machine Invention Impresses Critics
An early voting machine is described as a cage with an outer and inner door. Voters press numbered buttons for candidates and the machine locks after each punch. After each voter, doors unlock for the next, promising quicker results and reduced costs. The piece praises the inventor and envisions a future free from manual counting.
Bainbridge Georgia touted as ideal river hub and artesian waters
The Bainbridge area in Decatur County Georgia is presented as a prime river hub with rail access, a mild climate, and abundant artesian wells. It details resources, including forests, agriculture, a free water system, growing industries, and plans for a new academy, inviting settlers and investors to the county seat with emphasis on health benefits and infrastructure.
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Bainbridge
Decatur
Georgia
F. W.R.R
Savannah
Alabama Midland Railroad
Montgomery
Alabama
Savavanah
Florida
Gulf of Mexico
H.C. Wuhr
J. Kwixeest
H.C. Warre
U.S
H. C. Waurie
Oaks
Geor
Pine Belt
Gulf
Bylesmer
South
Decatur Coan
Decatur County
Bridge
J. R. Faircloth
M. A. Crawford
C.J. Munnerlyn
Said County
E. Traiwick
Superior Court
C.C. Liddon & Bro
L. F. Patterson
Lm Sheriff
Miller County
Court of Ordinary
Baston Banking Co
Boston
Bolden Grimsly
Said
Rusix Growet
Renny Osborn
Wicrram Osborn
William Osborn
Bower
Johnson
J F Kincheloe
Conway -Ark
la Grippe
H Scott
Asa
AE Philips & Bro
Sanford
Fia
Bainbridge Decatur
P. D. Moore
Sai County
George A. Wight
W. R. Watson
H. C. Curry
Jason Curry
Emma F. Dollar
Geo A. Wight
Bank of Thomasville
G. A. Wight & Sons
Alabama Midland R. R
Bainbridge Compress Company
Emery Johnson
W. J. Davis
J. BR. Crawford
Thia
William H. Clary
Justice’s Court
A. J. Cull
W. H. Clary
Levy
P L. F. Patterson
Court House
Adam 8Ner
H.C. Spoonzn
Irena L. Spooner
Adam Spooner
S. E. Gardner
Iill & Bower
Haywood Butler
Charles Ellis
Butler
Isa
L. F. PattEersox
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Boston Herald
Henry Ier
Democratic Party
Mm Watson
Sre
Ican
Cgeorgia
Comener Bradwell
Louisville Couriernal
Essen
the Political Pointers
National Congress
Watson
B. W. Sperry
Hartford
Cons
George W. Jones
G. M. Jones
J. F. Jones
G. W. Jones
Melvina McAfee
Lot J H McAfee
Jounsan
Cuaes
Pever
A. E. Tarver & Son
Bartow, Ga
R. Leslie
Aiartsboro
Ala
Grippe
Parker
Sal
Baint- Decatur
T. W. Dollar
Ted
E. F. Dollar
G. A. Wight
E. F. Doller
H. J. Brorox
L. G. Jace
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