Georgia convention votes and rail sale noted
The piece reports 882 votes in the national democratic convention with 442 needed for majority, praises Atlanta and Barnesville as enterprising, condemns a one convention scheme, notes a Georgia Midland railroad sale in Columbus for 500000 to bondholders, and mentions a possible resignation by Ambassador Bayard if Congress passes censure.
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Atlanta
Barnesville
Georgia
Georgia Midland Railroad
Columbus
Bond Holiers
Bayard
England
Congress
Tree Hardeman Quits Politics Says No Treasurer Run
State Treasurer Tree Bob Hardeman declares he is out of politics and will not seek another treasurer term or run as a candidate again. He indicates stepping away from public life.
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Bob Hardeman
Agai
Griffin News & Sun Celebrates Twenty Fifth Anniversary
The Griffin News and Sun commends its own twenty fifth anniversary with praise for its consistent quality and service to readers.
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Griffin News ‘& Sun
Ex-President Harrison Declares No Candidacy
The letter states that ex President Harrison will not seek the republican nomination. The note emphasizes the strong financial signals in industry and railways, citing Augusta mills paying over 160000 in dividends and Central of Georgia Railway December earnings at 268830. It urges readers to start a full years work promptly.
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Harrison
Cotton acreage arouses broad concern among observers
The article notes everyone apart from cotton growers worries about cotton acreage. It predicts anxiety in the fall as cotton may sell for three to four cents a pound.
Railroads and People Entreat Each Other’s Sympathy
Sam Jones asserts mutual need for sympathy between railroads and the public. He argues both sides rely on one another and must understand each other’s concerns to progress together.
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Sam Jones
Local Letter Calls for Hangman for Murder Suspect
A writer in Atlanta urges execution for Alex Carr jailed for the murder of H. O. King, arguing feigned insanity after the crime shows the suspect should hang. The letter expresses strong public anger over alleged theatrical madness used to dodge punishment.
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Alex Carr
Atlanta
H. O. King
Tillman speech draws mixed labels from papers
The Macon Evening News notes Tillman’s address met with harsh terms like hypocrite traitor besotted tyrant and tool of Wall Street from rival papers while the Atlanta Constitution finds no fault with its content.
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Macon Evening News
Tillman
Wall Street
Ben Tillman
Atlanta Constitution
Berner Endorsed as Leader for Future Office
The Eatonton Messenger praises Robert L. Berner, saying he has sense and could serve well in an emergency. The paper expresses hope he will be elected to a position where his talents would shine and endorses the Messenger’s stance.
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Eatonton
Robert L. Berner
Mr. Berner
Macon Citizens Press Bartlett Bill on Bibb County
Macon residents protested a proposed measure by Congressman Bartlett to move Bibb County to the northern district. Responding to a Macon telegram he pledged not to introduce the bill now and may refrain from introducing it altogether.
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Macon
Bartlett
Bibb County
Fitzgerald residents form committee to urge five negroes to leave
In Fitzgerald Georgia a north born Grand Army group forms a committee to persuade five black residents to depart. The item notes ongoing tensions over race in the postwar South and hints at broader grievance.
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Fitzgerald
New South Georgia
Grand Army
South
Banker says bank has funds but will not lend to farmers
A Griffin banker stated the bank has ample money yet will not extend credit to local farmers since they do not need it. He claimed farmers are financially stronger than in previous hard years and would not require such accommodations this year.
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Griffin
Milner
Savannah Morning News
Barnesville Gazette
Board of Health Proposed for Barnesville
A proposal urges Barnesville to appoint a board of health to oversee local disease cases and protect the public from contagion. The group would clean premises, report deaths to the mayor, aid in epidemics, and monitor health conditions year round.
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Birnesville
Barnesville
Board of Health
Hart’s Impressions Reflect Patriotic Unity and Sound Currency
Hon H W J Hart recounts travels revealing robust Americanism across classes and a unified stance on Monroe doctrine and American rights. He notes a middle ground on finance between gold monometalists and currency expansion, predicting the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on July 7 will endorse a metal-based, parity tied currency.
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H. W. J. Hart
Republic
Democratic Nations Convention
Chicago
Georgia Cracker Opposes Convention Scheme
The Georgia Cracker attacks the convention plan as a split issue with many papers opposing it. It argues that backing the national platform after adoption would still oppose free silver and split the state from national democracy. The piece warns the scheme will cause strife while the old plan promises harmony.
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Georgia
Peple
Syrup of Figs Promotes Internal Cleanliness for Health
The passage extols Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co as a gentle laxative that relieves constipation and supports overall health. It emphasizes purchasing the genuine product from reputable druggists and notes the best use is for regular systems rather than treating disease.
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California Fig Syrup Co
One Convention debated in Georgia politics
A Milner correspondent argues against a single Georgia convention and critiques silver and cotton price theories, warehouse schemes, and political maneuvering. The piece warns that pushing a free silver plank could tie Georgia democracy to national clashes, urging caution in convention plans.
Prices on Ladies Accessories and Housewares
A catalog of discounted domestic goods spans personal care items like scissors and soaps, and home products such as lace curtains, window shades, carpets, and rugs. Items include teeth polish, hand creams, rubbers, pins, soap, brushes, and fabrics priced from a few cents to several dollars.
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Cts Bay
Ministers Institute Meets in Methodist Church
The Ministers Institute of the Griffin conference district will convene at the Methodist church in Barnesville on Tuesday morning February 11, 1896, at 10 o'clock with about twenty five ministers expected. The three day session, presided by Wadsworth, aims to share methods and address common ministerial challenges. Delegates will be hosted by local Barnesville residents.
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Ministers Institute
Griffin
Methodist
Barnesville
Deafness Cured Only by Constitutional Remedies
An advertisement asserts deafness cannot be cured by local applications and is due to inflammation of the Eustachian tube. It promises $100 for any case of catarrhal deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and invites readers to request free circulars from F. J. Carney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Carney & Co
Toledo
Tillman Slams Administration in Senate Speech
Ben Tillman delivered a forceful Senate speech last week denouncing the administration. The firebrand senator is portrayed as a singular figure in contemporary politics, rare in temperament and rhetoric.
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Ben Tillman
United States Senate
Tillman
Morality in Politics Promises to Defeat Drunken Candidate
The Quitman Free Press declares it will oppose any candidate who is drunk or addicted to whisky. It vows to work to keep the party from blundering on this issue and to do all it can to defeat such candidates.
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Quitman Free Press
The
Free Press
Banks Appointed as State Depositories for Four-Year Term
Gov Atkinson names LaGrenge Banking and Trust Company Bank of the University of Georgia Griffin Bank Bank of the State of Georgia at Savannah Hawkinsville Banking and Trust Company Third Nations Bank of Columbus Central Georgia Bank at Macon as state depositories for four years. They pay 2 percent interest on daily balances per prior contract.
Outbursts by Wild Animals Linked to costume Changes
A nineteenth century interview with an animal trainer notes outbreaks and accidents when trainers alter costumes for acts. A tiger and a lion have attacked trainers after costume changes, with one lady killed and a dog injured while protecting her mistress.
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Miss .S
New York
The Young Ladies of the Ballet in Paris
The scene reflects a fall from former glory as the foyer, once famed in Paris, no longer captivates gentlemen like in the past. The writer recalls a night when the gathering appeared at its peak, though the room itself is nearly miserable with a dirty sloped floor and low ceiling.
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Paris
Pink job by Beasley at Barnesville Manufacturing Co
Mr I A Beasley does boiler room work for Barnesville Manufacturing Co this week. He uses extra heavy tin soldered and painted on both sides with felt under it. Ventilators are installed in the roof. The job will be finished in fine style as Beasley specializes in the best work and promises prompt, proper completion.
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I. A. Beasley
Barnesville Manufacturing Co
Mr. Beasley
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised by West Brimfield Merchant
W P Helder, postmaster at West Brimfield, recalls giving a twenty five cent bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy to Fittle Webber of Holland Maes for a bad cold and cough with quick relief. The tonic targets throat and lung illnesses including croup and whooping cough and is marketed as safe for children. Sold by J H Blackburn.
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Fred Webber
Holland
Maes
W. P. Helder
West Brimfield
J. H. Blackburn
Congressman Partlett Introducts County Transfer Bill
Congressman Partlett plans to introduce a bill this week to reassign Bibl County from the southern district to the northern judicial district. The move would shift Judge Speer from Macon to Chavanuwah, a change Partlett argues explains the bill’s purpose and reflects personal opposition to Speer.
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Partlett
Bibl County
Judge Speer
Macon
Chavanuwah
Bartlet
Speer
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Augusta Mille
Central of Georgia Railway Company
HEAL
Ham
Rees
United States
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King Edward J
London
Porras Dave Asp Crem
Corr
Sole Props
Boston
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Mie
Harth
Collier
J.C. Collier CO
Thomaston
Young Ladies of the Ballet
Chew Lange
A.C. Meyer&Co
Balto. Md
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