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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1885
Page
2
Railroads and politics duel over Georgia commission power
Georgia holds a heated debate over the Railroad Commission and a looming anti commission bill. The piece contrasts editorials from the Valdosta Times and Atlanta Constitution, notes a $60,000,000 lobby, and warns of railroads’ influence on lawmakers. It explains how petitions form public opinion, then reverse as citizens counter sign to oppose the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commission
Georgia
Pendleton
Valdosta Times
Connell
Waycross
New Orleans
Atlanta Constitution
Affenta
Florida
Atlanta
Baal
Senate of
Old State
Cartersville
Senate
House
Atlanta Journal
Fic
Commission
House of Representative
Railroad Commission of
McBride
Maddox
Tigner
Raoul
U. S
Cullom
Georgia Railroad Commission Battle Plays Out in House
The Georgia House debates the Railroad Commission bill with an 18 to 14 committee vote and a 12 to 11 House tally after pairings. Editorials from the Atlanta Constitution and Savannah News condemn opposition while praising reform chances, noting McBride amendments and calls to preserve the commission against railroad pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitution
Railroad Committee
House
Atlanta
Macon, Telegraph
Messrs
Everett and Turner
Troup
Ward
Teasley
Clay
Dart
Langston
McCants
Robbe
Abbott
Barksdale
Bartlett
Gordon
Gustin
McLendon
Miller
Ray
Russell
Clarke
Sims
Tate
Turner
Floyd
Arnheim
Berner
Butt
Marion
Cason
Eason
Harrell
Decatur
Hawkes
Lewis
Hancoed
Losley
Mason
Stewart
Everett
Measley
Glynn
Atlanta Journal
Atlanta Constitution
Savannah News
News
House of Representatives
Senate
John D. Harrell
Parker's Tonic Promises Teetotal Benefits for Youth
Parents fear quack nostrums turn youth toward drink but Parker's Tonic is claimed to avoid intoxication while building the system. It purportedly cures stomach liver and kidney ailments and stimulates without intoxicating, allegedly curing appetite for liquor. 10-1-1m.
Local Georgia Florida press praised for enterprise
The Savannah News lauds Georgia and Florida country papers for high standards and progress, noting their influence on towns and local prosperity through public spirit and newsroom energy.
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Savannah News
Georgia
Florida
Weekly Press
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