Prohibition Debate and Local Option in Georgia Politics
The article surveys farmers, party alignments, and figures in Georgia as it weighs prohibition policy. It discusses Dr Warren A Candler and his stance, the role of local option, and the risk of partisan entanglement in the moral issue while noting county results and political maneuvering within the Democratic and Populist context.
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Warren A. Candler
Dr. Candler
Georgia
Candler
Wright
Atkinson
Atlanta Constitution
A Georgia Judge Conducts Odd Ceremony in Georgia
A judge performs a marriage ceremony with odd phrases mixing biblical language and a mock currency reference. The couple, Willian Jennings Bryan, are said to have applied for a divorce, and the note suggests light satire on political and monetary matters.
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Georgia
Willian Jennings Bryan
United States
Chicago
Texas will vote McKinley says Washington dispatch
A Washington dispatch reports McKinley boosters claim Texas will cast its electoral votes for the Republican candidate. An infrequent Texas observer cites 50,000 votes for McKinley, with Republicans and Populists backing him, while Houston Post editor R. M. Johnston insists Texas remains solidly Democratic and supportive of Bryan. The piece notes Texas press division under national boastful claims.
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Washington
Bainbridge
Texas
Lone Star
George Clark
Daily Press of
McKinley
Bryan
Daily Press
Houston Post
Post
R. M. Johston
Fort Worth
Queen Victoria
Johnston
Why Disturb Local Option A Card From Dr Candler
Dr Candler defends local option and state prohibition together, denouncing partisan entanglement. He urges support for all forms of prohibition to close saloons, while warning churches and preachers away from party politics. Harmony Grove, Georgia, August 31, 1866.
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Georgia
W. A. Candler
Harmony Grove, Ga
Raging With Rabies In St Augustine
In St Augustine Florida Allen Miller of the Moultrie settlement was bitten by a skunk and showed hydrophobia. He bit his stepson, ran into the woods biting trees, was tied to a bed, and in a paroxysm broke loose biting two keepers. Authorities sought to capture the raving maniac as residents barricade homes.
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St. Augustine
Fla
Allen Miller
Moultrie Settlement
Cooper
Miller
Settemet
In the Face of Fate and the Democratic Split
The piece denounces Democrats pursuing sound money and third ticket plans as betraying the party and courting defeat in November. It lauds Hoke Smith and J. F. Hanson for loyalty, warns bolting Democrats aid the enemy, and argues a Republican win would revive wasteful policies. It urges unity to secure a sweeping November victory for prosperity.
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Democratic Party
Hoke Smith
J. F. Hanson
Smith
Hanson
Free Silver Democrats
Bryan
Harrison
Tribune
Leaders Nominated For President And Vice President
The sound money faction named Senator Palmer of Illinois for president and Gen Buckner of Kentucky for vice president, Buckner chosen by acclamation. President Cleveland declined the nomination, saying his judgment and inclinations are opposed. Hammond of Thomas chaired Georgia delegation and praised the platform’s craftsmanship. A Georgia state convention was urged to organize active campaign against regular candidates. Judge Howell Cobb criticized Prohibition in Georgia, noting local option law limits and warnings about mixing prohibition with politics. Bainbridge Democrat claims largest circulation in Georgia's Second District, with Printer's Ink noting a $100 reward for first to challenge its accuracy.
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Palmer
Illinois
Gen
Buckner
Kentucky
Cleveland
Hammond
Thomas
Georgia
Howell Cobb
Athens
Bainbridge Democrat
American Newspaper Directory
Prohibition stance questioned in Valdosta Times critique
The Valdosta Times questions why Democratic prohibitionists would desert their party to back Seaborn Wright or a populist candidate. It argues governors cannot make laws, only sign or veto, and warns Wright’s campaign lacks legislative influence. It condemns Populist promises as electioneering.
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Wright
Atkinson
Seaborn Wright
General Assembly
Valdosta Times
Farmers urged to vote for Bryan over McKinley
A wart of Counsel argues that McKinley stands for land grants subsidies and policies that shifted wealth to cities, banking, and corporations, while Bryan would restore bimetallism and support farmers. The writer denounces monopolies, criticizes gold monometallism, and calls for restoring the old contract to aid agricultural interests. The piece ends with nostalgia for the silver dollar and the old coin’s symbolism.
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William McKinley
Willian Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Double-tube tires dominate racing history and speed
The article argues that double-tube bicycle tires outperform single-tube designs in speed and durability. It cites world records held by double-tubers, notes riders’ preference, and points to failures of single-tube tires from durability issues, leaks, and repair challenges.
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United States
England
Sound Money Delegates Elected in Thomasville Convention
In Thomasville Georgia on August 18 a sourd money convention for the Second Congressional district selected delegates to the Indianapolis convention. Eight of fifteen counties represented. From Thomasville were delegates William Hammond and J Hansell Merrill. A district executive committee was chosen and resolutions denounced the Chicago platform and nominees urging sound money Democrats to unite. The section shows strong sound money sentiment. Fred promotes groceries and invites readers to compare prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Indishapols
William Hammond
J. Hansell Merrill
Thomas
Chicago
City Agents Seek Subscriptions and Ads on Our Behalf
The city, acting as duly accredited agents, will solicit subscriptions advertisements and job work and receipt for bills for the same. Courtesies extended to these gentlemen or either of them on this behalf will be appreciated.
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Pight
Detroit Sun
Miami Avenue
Margaret Stenbaugh
Les Stenbeugh
Stenbau
Glassford
Scotland
Ont
Dr. Williams
D. A. Deanery
Notary Public
Wayne Co
Michigan
Williams
Bainbridge Graded School
Co. W. Smalling
A. M
Francis B. Jackson
A. B
van Mitchell
M. E. O'Neal
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