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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1900
Page
2
Advertisers must submit changes for standing advertisements by Monday night to ensure insertion in the Official Gazette Bainbridge Georgia edition dated October 18 1900 edited by M B Brown publisher and editor note important for advertisers local publication timeframe and contact details
An all round newspaper and job printer who operates presses and gasoline engines seeks permanent work at fair pay. Must have unquestioned endorsements. Address J. M. Brown Mgr The Democrat Bainbridge Georgia. Also commentary on Georgia politics, Bryan McKinley electoral votes, and gubernatorial reform proposals including convict labor and penitentiary administration.
A political pamphlet style piece denounces McKinley era prosperity as a plutocratic hoax. It argues inflation of currency favors Rockefeller and other rich magnates, while workers get only oxlike labor and tin pails. It urges voters to back Bryan and denounce Hanna Rockefeller.
The article explains the Electoral College setup with electors by district and two at large, the role of electors, and how presidents and vice presidents are chosen. It also critiques the Republican campaign as negative and quotes leaders denying trusts imperialism militarism and gold standard claims, ending with a skeptical chorus.
A Columbus Enquirer-Sun report argues against President McKinley's actions in Cuba and Puerto Rico, accusing him of forcible annexation, slavery tolerance, and subsidies to slaveholding powers. It urges Congress to fund deep water at Apalachicola to boost cotton trade and lower rail and export costs, urging regional cooperation in the Chattahoochee Valley.
The Macon city executive committee adopts a resolution to leave mayor and alderman selection to a white primary. The move is praised as a step toward better city government and calls on Macon and nearby residents to consider a democratic nomination by white men with the city’s best interests at heart.
The Marietta Journal argues against electing judges and solicitors by popular vote. It warns politics would corrupt the judiciary with whiskey money and other rot, urging removal from the quagmire and a repeal to protect the judiciary from drugs and influence. If voters understand the goal they will demand the legislature amend the constitution.
The article lists Grand and Traverse jurors for the November term of Decatur County Superior Court. It names numerous jurors across districts and notes procedures for tax title sales and bill collections with designated local collectors in Whigham Cairo Donalsonville. It also references troop withdrawal plans and a retired official.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy is praised for soothing properties pleasant taste and rapid relief. The product is favored by mothers for colds cronyr and whooping cough and contains no opium or harmful ingredients. Available from R L Hicks with quick relief claims.
Central of Georgia Railway announces one fair from Atlanta to the Interstate Fair with reduced rates for civilians and full rates for military. One cent per mile travel, half price for children five to twelve, tickets available from all Georgia points and select Alabama and Florida points. Final travel limit October 30 1900. see railway agents for full details.
New advertising announces the dissolution of Ge & Co by consent and continuation of the business at the same Bainbridge location by Lins We K. Lester who will settle all liabilities and collect debts. A city tax sale is set for November at the Bainbridge courthouse to sell a house and lot in Bainbridge under unpaid taxes for the year 1900, with details of boundaries and levy listed.
City of Bainbridge Georgia will sell at public outcry on the first Tuesday of September next the following described properties in Bainbridge: on the eastern side of JD H Powell street bounded by Westingon street and Compete street, and by the property of Gee O Smith. The levy is to satisfy a tax claim for the year indicated. Clerk of Council and Marshal oversee sale.
Mrs M A MoVINE applies for letters of administration on the estate of GB Moore. The petition cites next of kin and requires all interested parties to appear at the Ordinary's office in November to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted to A Moore on the estate of GB Moore. Witnessed by official signature October 40th, 1900, in Deentur County.
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