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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1884
Page
2
Editorial Notes on Politics and Railroads in Decatur County
An 1884 editorial discusses county taxation and railroad benefits and burdens. It urges voters to hold state legislators accountable, notes Georgia politics with references to Ohio and Florida figures, and lauds the Savannah Florida & Western Railway for regional progress while urging fair taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah, Florida & Western Railway
South Georgia
Atlanta
South
Empire State
Democratic Executive Committee Declines Nomination
The Democratic Executive Committee met last Saturday and adjourned without action on county offices, meaning no nominations will be made. A scrub race for Representatives produced two capable men, John Harrell and Rufus Connell, praised for ability and integrity. The note cites local candidates and hopes for friendly contests, while excerpts from the New York Herald and Columbus Enquirer criticize tariffs and Republican policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
John Harrell
Rufus Connell
Decatur County
New York Herald
Columbus
National Democratic Committee
Republican Party
Fall River
Columbus Enquirer
Hon D A Russell's Letter Responds to Editorial Challenge
The article reports Hon D A Russell replying to a Democrat editorial and challenging a joint debate on the Public School System and Railroad Taxation. Russell accepts the challenge to discuss on his own forum, with a date set for Saturday November 1 at the courthouse and rules to be agreed by mutual friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Russell
Democrat
Russell
Senator Russell
Taz Democrat
Railroad Commission
Court House
Colored jurors and jury duty inquiry letter response
Captain G A Wight of Decatur County faces a letter from about forty colored citizens asking why they are not allowed to serve as jurors. The Democrat notes that upright and intelligent men are liable to jury duty, but being capable does not guarantee selection. The paper asserts that when colored jurors are needed their names will be drawn, and promises to publish further discussion next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
G. A. Wight
Board of Jury Commissioners
Decater County
Adjourn Baker Superior Court Over Election Period
Albany Medium argues Baker County should adjourn the October term to avoid crop losses and cotton damage, and to allow Judge Bower to attend Atlanta for the judgeship campaign. The paper contends fair play demands court adjournment and criticizes the costly, coercive election practices in local offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Baker Superior Court
Bower
Baker County
Atlanta
Baker
Judge Byron Bower for re election Albany Circuit
The Albany Circuit should retain Judge Byron Bower for re election. He is an incorruptible, plain, honest jurist with long legal experience and strong integrity, committed to justice over politics, despite a worthy opposition from Hon. A Bush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Bower
Albany Circuit
Bower
A. Bush
Byron B. Bower
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