15 Sep 1892
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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1892
Page
1
A fragmented speech dense with advocacy for free coinage, railroads, and state action, railing against rail barriers and party divisions. It condemns corruption and pleads for unity while warning of elections and the peril of Southern Democrats. The tone reflects a period debate on governance, economics, and political alignment.
A detailed critique links the Lodge Force Bill to subverting the U S Constitution and monopolizing election power in federal judges and clerks. It warns of armed deputies at polls, racial fraud risks, and the bill's potential to overturn state voting sovereignty in multiple states. Opposition targets both parties’ motive and the bill’s North and South reach.
A proclamation orders a September election in Bainbridge to decide issuing fifteen bonds of one thousand dollars each at six percent interest to fund an electric light plant and street illumination. It outlines bond principal and interest payments from 1910 to 1950 with specific yearly amounts and due dates. The vote is restricted to qualified city voters, with "for bonds" or "against bonds" on ballots. G F Westmoreland Mayor and B Nussbaum Clerk sign and seal the document.
Georgia Decatur County debtors must settle estate of Michael Swicord by law within the prescribed period. Creditors must present valid claims. Administrators announce the September 5, 1902 filing and request lawful payment and proof of claims. A separate notice from Miller County seeks to amend Colquitt town charter to raise liquor license fees to not less than five thousand dollars. The notice invites public notice and specifies the October term for the Superior Court. John M. Wilson property will be sold to satisfy a Miller County Justice court judgment. The sale date is the first Tuesday in October 1902. J R Hornsay is Sheriff. A final citation informs that T. B Greenmer seeks leave to sell estate real property, heard first Monday in October 1892. C J Munnerlyn, Ordinary.
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