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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1896
Page
2
A July 2 1806 issue argues world coinage is silver based. It contends all free coinage uses silver, no cold standard nation uses only silver, and no silver standard country mixes gold with silver. It claims silver nations underpay workers and fall short of U S circulation.
The Republican National Convention will meet in St. Louis on June 16, 1896. The Democratic National Convention will convene in Chicago on July 7. The Populist National Convention is set for St. Louis on July 22, 1800.
The platform from Macon adopts praise for Georgia's current administration, pledges to extend public schools, condemns lynching, and advocates free coinage of gold and silver at 16:1. It calls for government debt management, opposition to gold standard tightening, and a graduated income tax while inviting all voters to join the effort.
The Early County News argues the Second Congressional District faces a choice between Jim Griggs and Bower amid the Chicago Democratic platform on free silver. It says after July 7 the issue settles to personal fitness, criticizing Griggs and defending Bower’s character and integrity.
The State Convention nominated state house officers with no opposition and expressed satisfaction with their proven leaders. The primary features of the platform were settled by the primaries, while a dispute over sound money shifted to a conservative silver faction, leaving TE DEMOCRAT critical of the currency plank but praising the rest as strengthening the party.
The article denounces a false report claiming Judge Bower will retire from the Congressional bid. It portrays supporters as angered by deceptive tactics and pledges a clean, conservative campaign, urging voters to back Bower on July 15 and reject campaign lies.
Cols Sig Nussbaum and A H Russell attended the State Democratic Convention in Macon and Georgia Bar Association session in Warm Springs where Russell read a paper on Superior Courts. The Steamer Williams carried about 75 excursionists to Ficklings Landing and back, with the J P Williams starting regular river trips. A large Bainbridge group attended Harrell's Mill services and foot washing. Miss Clara Bruton remains ill but shows improvement under Drs Berry and Toole. Editor Henry W Johnson of the Apalachicola Times visits and improves, with family staying at Wilson House. The Parsonage Aid event at Dr Wilson's home was well attended with Bible questions and iced refreshments.
Col G F Westmoreland of Decatur is presented as a strong candidate for the State Senate from the 8th District under the rotation rule. He is popular countywide and has long been urged to run, with supporters already asserting a vigorous, likely winning campaign after his consent.
The Democrat notes Democratic delegates and alternates for the state and district, lists state executive committee members, and reports marriages and political endorsements. It highlights J. P. Donalson and Gennie Munnerlyn’s wedding in Donalsonville, praises Col. Munnerlyn’s service, and discusses election plans for Ordinary and District Senator positions with endorsements for G. F. Westmoreland. Also mentions George Griffin’s candidacy and a sale of a 3-year-old filly manned for harness use.
A field report from Oak Grove covers Miss Annie Brockett’s school closing exercises. Col. Munnerlyn spoke on the reach of education, with J. J. Kendrick acting in a play. A bountiful grove dinner honored guests while many candidates attended hopeful for office.
A wandering tramp abducted a seven year old near a widow’s house and abused her, frightening the child into going home. The sheriff arrested him. he pleaded guilty to assault and battery and received twelve months on the chain gang. The Democrat cites court records and villain’s admissions, denying improper arrest motives.
Mr H Wolf special agent of New York Life delivered a 1500 dollar check on June 9 for the policy of the late H Nussbaum who died May 19. This first payment to beneficiaries is the only one so far but other insurers are expected to settle soon without the usual sixty days.
The column notes three avowed candidates for Representative and several for county offices, urging voters to act to prevent county ruin. It also mentions local social figures, health concerns of Clerk of Court Captain Bill Roberts, a trip by Judge Bower, and travel schedules for the Steamer J. B. Williams with weekly departures between Bainbridge Newton and Spring Creek.
A promotional pledge outlines a weekly mail effort to enroll new subscribers at 25 cents. The plan aims to reach thousands before the Presidential election, starting immediately and growing by about 100 new names weekly.
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. Office hours are 8 to 11 a m and 3 to 5 p m daily at the office of Dr. E J Morgan. If M N Paurer, M D
The next teachers license examination for Decatur county will occur Friday and Saturday July 24 and 25. Applicants face questions on this year’s Institute Syllabus and White’s School Management. Those without a syllabus should obtain one at the office. State School Commissioner notes no other exam will occur until next summer. licenses expiring before July 1897 must take the July exam. J S Brap L Co School Gom.
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