Editorial notes from The Weekly Democrat 1688 item list
A compact prose column reviews editors and papers in Georgia Southwest, notes political figures like J. W. Barksdale and H. G. Turner, and jokes about Uncle Underwood and Madam Grundy. The piece references Decatur county tobacco lands, the Central Railroad policy, and historical figures like Napoleon and Bismarck. It blends opinions on candidates and public figures with editor gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waite
Supreme Court of the United States
Carlisle
John Randolph Tucker
John Marshall
Roger B Taney
Underwood
Camilla Clarion
Central Railroad
Uncle Underwood
Bismark
Europe
Napoleon Bonaparte
Russia
Charles XII
Napoleon
Moscow
Bismarck
More Candidates Hinted in Second District Race Albany Politicos Face Fight for Albany Circuit
The Albany News and Advertiser notes no definite Congress candidate in Georgia's Second District with incumbent H G Turner likely seeking reelection. Potential rivals include Col C B Wooten Albany Hon Wm Harrison Quitman County and Hon R G Mitchell Thomasville. Circuit judgeship sees four hopefuls B B Bower J W Alters J J Beck and I A Bush. Solicitorship features M N Spence and John D Pope. Georgia Temperance Association calls a Atlanta convention April 3–5 to debate statewide prohibition ahead of the General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson Journal
H. G. Turner
Albert Winter
Thomasville Enterprise
Albany
B. B. Bower
Isaac A. Bush
Mitchell
Jesse W. Walters
Dougherty
John B. Beck
Calhoun
Judge Bower
Albany News and Advertiser
Congress
H.G. Turner
Col
C. B. Wooten
Wm. Harrison
Quitman County
R. G. Mitchell
Thomasville
J. Walters
J. J. Beck
Calhoun County
I. A. Bush
M. N. Spence
John D. Pope
Spence
Pope
State University
The
Georgia Temperance Association
Atlanta
Geneal Assembly
General Assembly
Result of a Strike In Pennsylvania Miners' Suffering Highlighted
Macon Telegraph discusses the coal miners strike in Pennsylvania and the ensuing hunger and hardship. It cites Hugh McGarvey and strike leaders, criticizes the leadership’s judgment, and urges relief to prevent further suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Pennsylvania
Hugh McGarvey
McGarvey
Flaglers hostility to dudes sparks hotel gossip
The Savannah News reports millionaire Henry M Flagler, owner of the Ponce de Leon Hotel in St Augustine, mocks fashion-obsessed young men and guards his image as a dignified businessman. He says his only son should avoid being a “dude” and that a genuine dude rarely succeeds. The piece also notes Beecher's private statement on the Tilton scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah News
Henry M. Flagler
St Augustine
Ponce de Leon Hotel
Flagler
St. Augustine
Paralyzing Price List of Bargains From a Wide Sale
A sensational overstock advertisement lists coffee five six and seven pounds for a dollar white sugar and granulated sugar many items priced at fractions of their value. It touts hardware tools sewing notions gloves kerchiefs and linens with prices as low as one cent per item and promises deep discounts across departments including stationary and photo albums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falcon
Carpenters
Joyt
Florida
Ridieni
Tizmor
Wade & Butchers
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the Weekly Democrat
Reussell
Jno. M. Brown
Editors and Prorietors
Bainbridge, GA
Pelham
Quincy Herald
Quincy
Herald
Madam Grundy
Quitman Herald
Jodie Tillman
Quitman
Jodie
J. W. Barksdale
Lincoln County
See
Crisp
Turner
South
Georgia
Boston
John L. Sullivan
France
Joe Brown
St. Louis
Joseph
Philadelphia
Decatur County
Cuba
Washington
Great Daily Press
Henry G. Turner
Supreme Court of the
United States
Mills
Texas
House
House of Representatives
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
House Judiciary Committee
Mary Walker
Mary
Albany Judicial Circuit
Beecher
Beecher-Tilton
Tilton
A. Hankey
Savannah, GA
Hodges
Savanna
Ee Propustor
Aeso OF
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Tybee Island
Geo D. Hodges
Manacea
Metropolitan Hotel
New York
Grand Union
Saratoga
E. M
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Real Estate Bagxer
Bainbridge
Blount
E. M. Mallette
Virginia
Bainbrides
J. W. Lohr
Rotice. I
Belcher’s
Limerink
Barrow's Mill
Pesree
Whigham
Hergrans
Rock Pond
Sorine Creek
Kendrick
Fane
Barssox
Copartnership
R. M. Gower & Co
R. M. Bower
R. M. Bowes
J. Sterkers
R. A. Lyris
Whigham, Ga
RE. M. Bower
Bainbridgeddress - Rataels
S&las
Savannah
Georgia U
G.C. Johnson
Townsend
Ann Mercer
G. J. Maxwericx
Punedty
EB. J. Moseas
B. Nusspare
L Zacharias
W.C. Jones
Bainbriege
Degatur
R Kadman
Bea Islands
Max. Odestreicher
J Steininger & Co
Flint River Stors
Bainbrid
SAC
Kiillan
MchMitz.i
BRO Southern Copper Works
Savarnaka
Old Dan Tucker
Williams Brothers
Gray and Jolly
Cho—Williams Brothers
Tom
Charlie
Reece Me
Cho
Coneine Eace
Astat
AMS Brothers
Corner Broad and
Water Bainbridge , Georgia
Sivas
Yal el Fe
Hamily
Grace
Williars
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