15 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1897
Page
1
The article reflects partisan discourse from Bainbridge Georgia dated July 15 1897. It references Governor candidates and Democratic platforms, editorials on taxation and reform, and mentions a constitutional context and local political figures including Blalock and Gordon.
The Georgia Bar Association adopted resolutions urging amendable criminal pleadings and jury challenges equality, sworn self testimony for defendants, and a nine member special committee led by Judge George Hillyer to draft reform bills for the next assembly. A notable debate featured Bruton Smith arguing lynching would persist without lawful, swift justice.
In Miller County Mrs S Worsley applies for guardianship of the Worsley children with a hearing set for the fourth Monday in July. In Decatur County the Board of Roads cites $75 Georgia Road Law enforcing summons and fines for nonappearance of road commissioners. warnings of strict future enforcement.
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