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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1900
Page
2
The piece notes the white primary success and broad Georgian political activity. It mentions the October endorsements, Cuba postal scandals, gold mining growth in Georgia, and a supreme court ruling on estates with government bonds. It comments on cleanliness health advice and the Philippine conflict, plus political party shifts following a recent primary.
A Walton News editorial laments old Southern mores and praises shifts toward temperance, diversified farming, and industrial plans discussed in Macon and Chattanooga. It foresees wealth through sober governance and resource development, contrasting with the fading whiskey era and political powwows.
Opinion piece argues voters will judge the Republican stance by actions over words, noting possible anti trust and Boer sympathy planks. It praises industrial progress and trusts in the South, while urging Georgia farmers to unite to control cotton prices and imitate steel and mill trusts.
Gen Joseph Wheeler announces he will not seek re election to the U S House from Alabama’s 8th district after a conference with the president. He retires from Congress to let a successor win the short term, expressing gratitude to his constituents for long service. A late May Macon convention of Georgia farmers seeks a unified plan to shift marketing of cotton.
A health note describes persistent cough as the first sign of dangerous diseases like consumption and bronchitis. It praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for its proven success, claiming wide reputation and extensive sale. If it is not beneficial, it costs nothing.
From United Confederate Veterans headquarters in New Orleans comes notice that Mrs Margaret Jefferson Davis Trayes the sole surviving child of Jefferson Davis will attend the Louisville reunion. General Gordon has named her granddaughter Miss Varina Howell Davis Hayes sponsor for the entire south and Miss Mary Watts Woods of Charlottesville Va chief maid of honor for the south.
SME S PA 1 offers half interest in Tur Democrat for sale. The outfit includes a nearly new Cottrell Cylinder newspaper press, two jab presses, and steam fixtures. The paper is one of the oldest, with substantial advertising potential and a bargain price noted.
The article records a charter application for the Peoples Bank of Bainbridge Georgia filed with the General Assembly, noting incorporation under the banking act, principal office in Bainbridge Decatur County with capital of 25000 dollars of which 15000 has been paid in. Incorporators R L Hicks J D Chasen A Reid and W Draper all of Bainbridge sworn to the paid capital.
Secretary of State Philip Cook certifies three pages contain a true copy of the charter application for P P eoples Bank of Bainbridge Georgia on file in the department. The certification is dated May 19 1924 at the Capitol in Atlanta with the state seal.
In the Eastern District of Georgia a notice of application for discharge from bankruptcy by Drew Roberts is filed. The hearing before Judge Emory Speer will be held at the United States Court House in Macon on June 11 at 10 a.m. Creditors must appear and show cause why discharge should not be granted. Dated Savannah May 18, 1900 by H King, Clerk in Bankruptcy notices.
The excerpt recalls Thomas Jefferson's ideas and the lasting influence of the American republic. It quotes William Jennings Bryan urging liberty and images a global resonance of the liberty or death motive.
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