Silver coinage policy sparks heated debate in Post
A long analysis in the Houston Post explains the terms free unlimited and independent coinage of silver at 16 to 1. It outlines what free coinage means, who may mint silver, and how the policy would affect currency, gold, and international action, noting Europe’s stance and Britain’s opposition.
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The
Post
Mexico
Friends of Free Coinage
Europe
Great Britain
Houston Post
Primary Election Rules and Penalties Established
The act outlines party controlled primary procedures with manager oaths and public ballot handling. It requires box sealing, voter lists, and oaths for challenged voters, plus certification and transmission of results to party designated officials. Returns must be filed within four days, with penalties for mismanagement, perjury, and double voting.
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Clerk of Superior Court
Right of Free Speech in Currency Debate
The Baltimore Manufacturers' Record defends free speech for a renowned author who requests anonymity to avoid business backlash over free silver views. It argues government harms from silencing opinion outweigh currency fears, urging bankers and businessmen to advocate honestly without letting financial interests shape public discourse.
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Baltimore Manufacturers’ Record
Men and Promissory Notes as a Social Parable
A satirical comparison likens men to promissory notes, noting dates and maturity, non interest bearing traits, endorsements, and negotiability. It argues that value rises with wealth and intellect, while lack of negotiability drags worth to about twenty cents on the dollar, urging self improvement to become thoroughly negotiable.
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Twiggs County Jury
National Issue Shapes Debate in Democratic and Republican Parties
The piece argues national politics center on financial policy with divisions in both major parties. It notes the Chicago platform and the St Louis platform as opposing approaches and predicts broad public reliance on voters in November. It stresses unity within the Democratic party and working for party success despite internal splits.
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Eithin
Chicago
St. Louis
Democratic Party
Barefoot Plough Boy Turns Politician in West Americas
Sumter delegate Dr Burt recalls a Dooly county tale in which M B Council promised a sweetheart to a farm boy who fed his horse. The boy later reappears as J T Hill of Cordele who, nine years later, helps nominate William Jennings Bryan at Chicago. The story links small deeds to national politics.
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Burt
Sumter
Macon
Times Recorder
M. B. Council
Dooly and
Wilcox Counties
Savannah, Americus and Montgomery
J. T. Hill
Cordele
Chicago
Georgia
Mr. Bryan
Hill
Bryan
Dooly County
Illinois
West Americas
Local Notables Visit and City Progress Highlight Loyal Overflow
Loyally overflowing city notes show visits by Mr Amos Subers Mr Lonnie McTyer Dr Nunnally and others from Thomasville Climax Donalsonville and Recov ery. Census efforts push population beyond 2000 with renewals from the Bainbridge Gun Club medalist Alderman Willis. Boarding house and printing job changes mark local business activity.
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Amos Subers
Atlanta
Lonnie McTyer
Climax
Nunnally
la Grange College
Mark Parker
Thomasville
Mesdames H.gans
Julius McRee
Newton
Alderman Willis
Bainbridge Gun Club
C. H. Caldwell
E. D. Johnson
Broom Building
Water Street
Ben Vaughn
Times-Enterprise
Vaughn
Miller's Nominees for County Officers
The Democrats nominate a ticket for county offices listing Representative J A Bush Clerk Superior Court D M Roberts Sheriff Charles Kimbrough Ordinary W R Dancer Tax Collector G W Carter Receiver Jeff Cleveland Treasurer James Ches hire.
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J. A. Bush
D. M. Roberts
Charles Kimbrough
W. R. Dancer
G. W. Carter
Jeff Cleveland
James Ches
To Teach Our County Institute Opens in Bainbridge
School Commissioner Bradwell announces Prof. C. W. Smalling of Nashville Tenn the newly elected Bainbridge Graded School principal will conduct the Decatur county Teacher's Institute starting August 31 at the Academy in this city. Smalling a Normal graduate brings latest methods to local teachers. Democrats in the South resist aligning with the Republican party over issues including white supremacy in official life.
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Bradwell
C. W. Smalling
Nashville
South
Republican Party
Lunacy Case Before Judge Munnerlyn
Miss Nettie Kierce of the county near Pelham was judged unmanageable after three years and committed as a fit subject for treatment by the State Asylum. She was moved to Milledgeville by authorities on Monday.
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Munnerlyn
Nettie Kierce
Pelham
States Asylum
Milledgeville
Senator Westmoreland for Senatorial Nomination in Georgia
The communication from Blowing Cave Georgia dated July 24 1896 endorses Col G F Westmoreland for the Senatorial nomination in the district. It argues for unanimous support to avoid contest and urges Democrats to unite for the ticket in November amid attacks within the party and current market pressures on bagging and ties. It notes cotton prices and material costs rising, impacting buyers and dealers.
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Blowing Cave
Epitork Democrats
Col
G. F. Westmoreland
Limesink
Bamnbii School Notice Sets Sept 7 Start and Fees
The Full Term of the Bamnbii Graded School will begin September 7 with a corps of teachers led by Principal W. Lesings M and assistants Francis B. Jackson Van Mitchell. Tuition for nine months ranges from 5 to 10 dollars with additional charges for higher math and classes. Payment plan outlined with notices on certificates. failure to pay may drop students. Board approves entrance and tuition rules. applications to M. E. O Neal secretary treasurer. Also an advertisement for a salve guaranteed to cure skin ailments sold by R L Bruce.
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Bamnbii
W. Lesings
Francis B. Jackson
van Mitchell
A. M
Board of Trustees
M. E. O'Neal
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