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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1896
Page
2
The Camilla Clarion reports a heated Georgia campaign with debate over free silver and sound money. It notes looming contests with Griggs, Walters, Bower and Hammond, praising Judge Bower’s integrity and predicting a tight congressional race in the district.
The Early County News comments on avoiding June primaries for district delegates, arguing for Chicago convention guidance. Judge B. B. Bower visits Early county to rally support, expressing coinage of both silver and gold and indicating possible resignation timing. Col. Jessie Walters and Col. Hammond appear in related debates as the district navigates platform loyalties and candidate standings.
A political stance urges the Second Congressional district to choose delegates to the Macon convention on June 6 and to the Chicago convention on July 7 only after the Chicago platform is known. It warns against preemptive district selections that could sow confusion and disloyalty among Democrats. The piece also notes a Washington dispatch about looming debates between Hoke Smith and Crisp with scheduled stops in several Georgia cities.
The piece surveys upcoming conventions in St. Louis and Chicago with sound money platforms favoring bimetalism. It defends Grover Cleveland’s debt reduction record, mocks rival attacks, and ends with exhortations against enemies and praise for perseverance amid political strife. It also touts a Shaker digestive cordial and a Castor Oil product.
An Atlanta dispatch claims the state’s executive committee did not back a June 9 county officer nomination, though the Atlanta Constitution printed earlier resolutions. Ads promote Electric Bitters for female complaints and general health, while P. P. P. letters praise its effects. A discussion of coinage and the silver standard notes vast monetary figures and proposed free coinage impacts.
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