Georgia strains and intrigues in a turbulent era
The Augusta Chronicle reports a shooting near Camilla with Eli Anderson claiming self defense after Morgan Collier’s death, while T. J. Delbridge’s drowned body is recovered in Atlanta with insurance noted. The piece discusses Tom Watson in Texas, Georgia Democratic loyalty, the South Carolina dispensary scandal, and warnings against bolting nominees and party integrity.
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Eli Anderson
Morgan Collier
Camilla
Anderson
T. J. Delbridge
Lakewood Park
Atlanta
Tom Watson
Texas
Mr. Watson
Augusta Chronicle
Tommy
Lesson of South Carolina a warning for Georgia liquor policy
The Savannah News argues the Tillman era in South Carolina offers a cautionary example for Georgia. It warns that a general prohibition law would foster illicit “blind tigers” and greater vice, while praising the local option and dispensary system as better controlled. It notes South Carolina’s dispensary as a political machine and urges Georgia to retain its existing temperance framework.
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Georgia
South Carolina
Evans
Mixon
Tillman
Savannah News
Blind Tigers
Georgia Game Laws Amended Endorsed by Legislature
Public notice reproduces the Georgia General Assembly act amending prior game laws. It preserves the prohibition on hunting or killing wild birds and game in defined seasons, replacing October with November in a key line, and lists penalties for violations. Approved December 2, 1896.
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Tue Democrat
General Assembly
State of Georgia
Georgia
General Assembly of Georgia
Governor Atkinson backs local option on prohibition
In a Friday opera house address Governor Atkinson, a prohibitionist, voiced support for state legislation if Georgia voters elect a legislature to send him such a bill. He urged true Democrats to stand by the party and its nominees, arguing they have delivered reform and savings, while challenging opponents to justify their stance amid the prohibition question.
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Atkinson
Georgia
Opera House
Wright
Athens
Dr. Gambrell
Marrietta Journal
Democratic Party
A Voice Fret The Tomb In Georgia Politics
In 19th century Georgia politics figures such as Dr. W. H. Felton and Rev. Atticus G. Hayroad loom large amid prohibition debates. hayroad opposed prohibition expanding into governor races, favoring local option while Felton’s rise and the era’s Dry movement shape current forecasts. The Rome Tribune predicts a large Democratic majority in Georgia October.
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W. H. Felton
Gorden-Bacon Court
Atitatn
Atticus G. Hayroad
South
Atlanta
Georgia
Elberton
Warren A. Candler
Heaven
Rome Tribune
Educate the Children and County School Taxes
The piece urges lawmakers to focus on funding education via county school taxes rather than internal politics. It cites a proposed 4 of 1 percent tax to fund eight to nine month schools, notes low attendance, and claims school investment raises land values and keeps families on farms, urging a priority for the next legislature. It also discusses political stances related to Watson and Bryan and their impact on unity and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
General Assembly
Glenn
Wallace Benevolent Society Formed For Colored Citizens
A new Wallace Benevolent Society has formed in the city to aid sick colored residents and bury the dead. With 128 members, it has raised 106.45 and paid 17.95 in sick benefits, leaving 88.50 in treasury. Henry Wallace serves as President, Clayton as Chairman, J. S. Harris Secretary, J. H. Howard Assistant Secretary, and Florine McIntyre Treasurer. The Democrat applauds the move and urges supportive, Christian civic engagement.
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Wallace Benevolent Society
Henry
Pop) Wallace
Henry Vallance
Clayton
Harris
J. H. Howard
Florine McIntyre
Democrat
Wallace
Notice to file City of Bainbridge assessments
Notice from City Clerk B Nussbaum that all persons with objections to the Bainbridge Realty assessment must file in writing by September 28, 1896. By order of Council. Also contains an advertisement for Shaker Digestive Cordial claiming cures for indigestion with a trial bottle offered at 10 cents.
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Oorrice
Bainbridge
B. Nussbaum
Liahng
Els Morgan
Mun
Batumi
Georgia electoral clash clarifies party lines
The piece argues no fusion in Georgia between populists and prohibitionists. Wright and his ticket are populist only, with prohibitionists largely backing the Democratic ticket. It praises local option laws as better for prohibition, asserting that replacing them would harm temperance, law and order, and good governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Ir. Wright
Wright
Democratic Party
General prohibition law in force praised by Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal lauds the general prohibition law as now in force and working well, noting its impact and effectiveness in curbing illegal activities and shaping public conduct across the state.
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Altlanta Journal
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J. M. Brown
Kinbridge, GA
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William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Arthur Sewall
Maine
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Terrell
W. Y. Atkinson
Allen B. Candler
W. A. Wright
W.J. Speer
J. M. Terrell
Agriculture
R. T. Nesbitt
G. F. Westmoreland
Ariel Cook
M.N. Paulett
E, W. Wimberley
L. F. Patterson
C.J. Munnerlyn
G.S. McNatr
G. D. Griffin
A. P. Long
J. D., Talbort
T. 8. Knight
Hoke Smith
Dalton
Brunswick
Valdosta
Augusta
Friends of Democracy
Party of the People
Constar
Watson
Bryan
A Benevolent Society
General Merchandise
Flint River
Little Charlie
Sas
Vancoes
Crocker
Liverpool & London & Globe
TNA Insurance Company
North British & Mercantile, Insurance CO
North America
Columbus
Phenix OF
Brooklyn
J Igleueart Bros
Anes
Evansville
Ing
U.S
Troy Dye Works
Troy
Ala
Por
Massey Business Colleges
Montgomery Oracksonville
L. H. Tonge
Thos
Wight
Cairo
United States
B. M. Oolley
Kamon
Lortie Oo Ee
Geroceraes
NEW City
Stabl
Bragkin
Proprien
South Broad
Surreys
Ackin
Flint River Lumber & Expo
Bainridge, GA
J. P. Williams & Co
Bay Street
Savannah, GA
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