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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1896
Page
2
Georgia editorials discuss national party conventions planned in St Louis Chicago and other cities with notes on free silver and sound money. The piece covers pension fund disbursements in Atlanta 550000 total and civil service expansion under President Cleveland plus statewide political tensions and candidate positions.
The piece urges Democrats to quell internal wrangling and unite to fend off Republicans and Populists in the coming elections. It argues disunity risks disaster for Georgia and the South, urging consolidation and action within the party to repel common enemies of good government.
A Georgia reader defends Capt. William M. Hammond and his supporters within the Democratic Party amid 1890s currency debates. The writer opposes accusations of conservatism being tied to Hammond backers, arguing Democrats should unite on gold standard and silver coinage policies and accept the Chicago platform while maintaining party loyalty.
The District Democratic Executive Committee met in Albany to set the date for the congressional primary and pick the nominating convention site. Camilla won the convention with 9 votes to 5 over Albany, and July 15 was set for county primaries with Democrats pledged to all party tickets.
Judge Spence proposed changing text to direct in the first resolution, sparking debate on the 1892 campaign. Captain Triplett's motion carried, and sound money advocates halted silver plans. The test on finances sided two to one for sound money, sealing Bower's election.
City of Bainbridge bans hose watering from City Water Works for gardens. only allowed 5 pm to 7 pm. Prohibits hydrants or taps that waste water. violators face penalties under Section 260 and water shutoff by the Marshal. Citizens urged to report violations to the Marshal. ordinance in force under Mayor Pro Tem J. Wright.
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