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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
2
The piece remarks on J. M. Brown and Governor Brown amid Georgia political clashes. It notes Yancey Carter’s defeat, hints at fraud claims, predicts biennial sessions, and comments on negro enfranchisement and national elections. It quotes A Winbrop of Central of Georgia critiquing rail freights and wages.
An Albany Herald editorial blasts efforts to repeal prohibition and opposes enfranchisement of Black voters. It argues prohibition boosts farm labor and agriculture, defends white supremacy policies, and warns Georgia could regret ratifying a disfranchisement amendment. The piece contrasts Taft and orthodox Unitarians with infidelity accusations.
The piece frames a political choice between property and workers, arguing that labor faces subjugation by dominant corporate power. It claims government advantages fuel fortunes enabling domination, leaving workers unprotected or empowered to demand a fair deal.
The election last Wednesday passed quietly with a slim white vote and a tiny share for the Independence candidate Carter. The county and state Democratic ticket won, and the Constitutional Amendment disfranchising the Negro passed by 188 in the county, a repeat of past county behavior.
Dr T A Cheatham has been appointed state drug inspector by the legislature and State Pharmaceutical Board. He will inspect drug products for purity, enforce the pure food law on narcotics and ensure drugs are sold only by licensed pharmacists during his statewide tour.
The disfranchisement amendment was ratified by a large majority and will not trouble the people as a question. Enforcement may cause irritation and requires wisdom and justice to ensure beneficial results. Caution is urged it not be used for injustice or oppression by partisan registrars under political conditions.
The article defends the Disfranchisement Amendment as the best Southern ballot reform. It outlines five criteria for voting, claims widespread white support, asserts most Black voters will be denied, and argues the measure shields independence of thought by limiting illiterate and Black participation, as reported by the Atlanta News.
The Democrat reports the new Methodist Church construction is not halted and may proceed to roof and brickwork while pledges are paid. It urges subscribers to contribute, even at personal sacrifice, to ensure early completion, noting most work remains by special contract and delays hinge on payment.
Officials expected the near beer tax would fund the penitentiary and enrich the state. Returns from several counties show only about $1,000 collected, far short of projections.
Margarie C. Rushworth Guardian James A Brewer minor versus M W Monroe and Nicola M Shackelton. Application for partition to Judge W N Spence of the Superior Court at Bainbridge Ga on November 9 1908 at 10 oclock a m for order of partition and sale of lands in Decatur county in which Shackelton Monroe and applicant are interested. Witness C W Wimberley clerk this October 14 1908.
The tax collector lists dates and towns for 1908 tax collection rounds including Rock Pond Iron City Donalsonville Boyettville Steam Mill Spring Creek Kendrick Recovery Faceville Fowltown Attapulgus Amsterdam McRaeville Bell’s Climax Parkers Belcher Brinson Pine Hill Bainbridge with rounds in October and November and official closing of books on December 20 per law.
Auction advertised by Florida Alabama Railway Co in Bainbridge Decatur County Georgia. Sale date Thursday November 5 1968 at 9 oclock a m at Bainbridge depot. Items include unclaimed boxes furniture tools utensils groceries and farm implements with cash only terms. Items listed with bidders names and locations across Florida Georgia and Alabama.
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