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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1901
Page
1
A collection of opinion notes denounces Cleveland for not backing Bryan and discusses proposed reforms for presidents. It mentions a Florida governor, a $500000 Mississippi cotton mill, Mexican money fears, and prohibition’s impact. An Albany whiskey shipment and a drowned fisherman are noted amid broader reflections on women’s progress.
An article discusses rising life expectancy due to medical advances from 1799 to the present, predicting possible centuries with lifespans over 100 years. It cites smallpox control, yellow fever research, and disease prevention, noting improvements in health and aging perceptions. It also urges farmers to avoid cotton overproduction and pursue self-sufficiency.
The Baltimore Sun urges organized Southern action to protect African Americans from rising northern prejudice and violence. It cites recent lynchings in Indiana and mobs in Illinois and New York, arguing the South remains the true ally of black Americans and praising Booker T. Washington's stance.
The Albany herald urges each county to maintain a dog keeper and trained hounds to track down criminals. It argues six hundred dollars yearly could hire a competent keeper and a pack would deter crime, citing the Bibb county murder case as proof of value.
The Georgia Pine Railway in Southwest Georgia withdrew its application to the Railroad Commissioners for a rehearing on reducing passenger rate from 4 to 3 cents per mile. The hearing was set for January 18 but was postponed as the railroad will monitor the impact of the 3 cent rate on revenue before pursuing restoration.
The piece argues that early twentieth century America faces rising discontent from vast fortunes amid widening poverty. It cites ex Mayors Hewitt and rising capital, noting the rich resist bearing government burdens and that wealth accumulation outpaces social progress, risking greater turmoil as inequality grows.
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