Political Driftwood and Democratic Party Loyalty
A compilation of editorials from multiple Georgia papers discussing populism, silverism, and the party’s future. The pieces defend Ben Russell for Congress, urge unified primary dates, and criticize dissident factions while stressing loyalty to the Democratic party. References include the Tifton Gazette, Sparta Ixamc lite, Thomasville Times, Albany Herald, and Waycross Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tifton Gazette
Ben Russell
Democrata
Cleveland
Georgia
Albany
Randolph County
Bill Spence
Mitchell
W. M. Hammond
Thomas
Judge Guerry
C. B. Stevens
Albany Herald
Randolph Democracy
Jim
The Democratic January t 1895 for 50 cents cash
A collage of 1890s political notes and stray humor items from a Georgia newspaper. It discusses Confederate veteran sentiment in campaigns, bimetallism debates, and the need to support Governor Clement A. Evans amid war memory. It also features humor columns and advertisements from the era.
Tariff Debate on Tobacco Schedule in Senate
The Tobacco Leaf reports on the Senate debate over the tobacco schedule with duties on wrap p ers at 1.50 unstemmed and 2.25 stemmed, fillers 0.35 unstemmed, cigars cigarettes and cheroots 4 per pound and 25 percent ad valorem. Protests and administrative changes are discussed as the bill moves rapidly, with expected passage possibly next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Treasury
Congress
Liquor Profits Highlighted By Governor Tillman Speech
Governor Tillman notes state liquor operations earned a million dollars in profit during its short tenure and left $94,000 of whisky on hand. He claims the sold whisky caused no headaches, implying quality concerns amid the profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
South Carolina
Georgia
Decatur County
Said County
J. Morgan Smith
Rox
C. Smith
Hampton
Smith
O. A. Duke
Flint River Lumber and Export Company
Lucie
Bainbridge
Townsend & West Monewann
Decatur
Court House
Air Eee
Broughton
John Sharon
Waller
M. L. Peacock
W. N. Scott
A. M. Troxwell
W. H. Scott
J. A. Spears
J. P
J. A. Spear
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Bes Russell
Washington
Tomasville Times
Democratic Party
Punty
H. 8. Richardson
Columbus Inquirer
Merchant and Mechanics’ Bank of Columbus
Richardson
Gheorgia
Irty
Col.tkinson
Flem DaBignon
Atkinson
United States
Flom
Waycross Herald
Adolph
Rus
Madison Advertiser
Clement A. Evans
South
Augusta Chronicle
Buck
Ile
Germany
National Democratic
Miss M
Miss Blank
Christian Guardian
Jedge Waxem's Proverbs
Eeverybody
Uncle Sam
Chicago
Thomas M. Patterson
Colorado
Mintarre
Patterson
Fifty-first Congress
Boston
Chicago Tribune
Fred Jones
New York Press
Harlem
Robberly
Angelina
Edwin
Fair Maiden
Hayseed
Pearson’s Weekly
Mathis
Cfamily Groceriesy
Mathis Brothers
Ee Iil
Ip. H. Burke & CO
WEW
Broad St
Andy Jay
H. Burke
Oras
Timas
Lunxdre
Wrivz
Court of Ordinary
Bairbridge
Said
Mattie KE
More
Orleans Two Vaines Co
Atlanta, Ga
Colter
Ore
Ail
Freeholders
S&s
A. Symar
C. J. Moxser
C. G. Wricht
Columbus
Richland
Ly Dawson
Thom
Brunswick
Ar Jacks
Nville
Gem
Norra
tNoe
le Thom
Union Depot
Foot of
Arnett Place
Theownere
Louisiana
Tris Orrier
Eorgia
J. R. Blount
J. M. Eliia
J. M. Ellis
C.J. Munnerlyrn
H. ©. Timmons
Atlaonta Ga
I. Zacharias
G. Jerr
Pei Crees
Lee
Euma F
Srapcaee Regulator CO
Seeman
Ely
F. G. Vasser
Warren St
New York
Asa Ore
A. Lovell
Frankinn Pi
R. L. Bruce
Harris&Buquo
Rin
Teun
Erin
Drummond
Drowmond Medicine Co
Forses Liddell & CO
Blue Spring
Flint River
Quincy Road
Ben E. Rosseut
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