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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1896
Page
4
The Augusta Chronicle asserts the Populist party harms Georgia by accusing Democrats and others of fraud while ignoring its own record. It argues Populists distort public trust, favor party loyalty over reform, and fail to justify their existence since 5 years in power.
The Albany Herald notes Spain cannot fund the war in Cuba without a loan and may abandon the island if money sources refuse. It cites European lenders’ skepticism, urging insurgents to resist until Spain exhausts finances, while a separate dispatch exposes a Republican effort to sway Black voters in New York.
The Populist fusion proposal in Georgia was promptly declined by the Democratic committee. The piece argues no fusion with Populists, defending one set of principles and urging Populists to rejoin the Democratic banner. It praises the Georgia Democrats who stood firm against surrender and humiliation.
In Georgia the Populist and Democratic camps clash over a proposed fusion that would name Thomas E. Watson as vice president. The Democratic committee rejects the bid, arguing it would preserve Populist separation and hurt the national party’s chances. The piece notes Populism’s current focus is opposition to Democrats, not policy, and questions the loyalty of Populist leaders amid broader political maneuvering.
A debate before the Georgia legislature weighs the fate of convicts as the contract lease system ends. Proposals favor using convicts to build public roads and improvements, arguing it benefits the state while avoiding private exploitation, with guards to address safety concerns.
An old style advertisement urges readers to treat coughs with Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil. It claims the remedy not only soothes symptoms but strengthens the body to ward off illness. The ad offers a free book on prevention and notes availability from Scott & Bowne in New York with 50 cent and one dollar sizes.
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