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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1896
Page
4
Eloquence and Bonds Stir Georgia Campaign Chorus
Eloquence brings political honors and admiration from the general public. Registration books open today and tomorrow. The people of Georgia will enjoy barbecue as a feast day. Bryan nominated by Chicago convention. Georgia placed the nominee’s name in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Chicago
Georgia teachers gather at Cumberland for discussions
Educators from Georgia participate in a Cumberland meeting this week focusing on improving the educational cause through open discussions and shared insights among prominent teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Cumberland
Ex-Gov Northen to Lead Georgia Immigration Tour
Hon W J Northen will soon tour western states to promote immigration in Georgia. Citizens praise Northen as doing more for the state than most.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Northen
Georgia
Northen
Tidwell enters race after primary defeat in Spalding
J A Tidwell, defeated in the Spalding democratic primary, runs for the legislature against Hon James S Boynton. He charges fraud, and observers expect him to be badly beaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Tidwell
Spalding
James S. Boynton
Mercer President Gambrell to Move to Atlanta
Dr. J. B. Gambrell, Mercer University president, will relocate to Atlanta where he plans to write for religious journals and magazines at about $4000 annually. He is regarded as one of the south's most interesting writers.
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J. B. Gambrell
Mercer University
Atlanta
South
New President Branson Charming Gordon Institute
The Trustees of Gordon Institute unanimously elected Prof. E. C. Branson as president with strong endorsement from The Gazette. The piece urges Barnsville citizens to vote for bond issuance to equip the school and opposes Bibb interference shifting rotation plans. It also discusses county senatorial nominee considerations for Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Institute
E. C. Branson
The
Gazette
Branson
Georgia
Barnesville
Democratic ticket named Bryan and Sewall at Chicago convention
The Democratic party at its National Convention in Chicago nominated William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska for president and Arthur Sewall of Maine for vice president. The editors praise Bryans oratory and support free silver while acknowledging concerns about the platform and urging southern Democrats to back the Chicago ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Arthur Sewall
Maine
Bryan
South
Rotation System in Bibb Monroe Pike Senate Seats
The article discusses a long standing rotation pact among Bibb Monroe and Pike counties for state senate seats. It argues Bibb should not dictate Monroe’s pick and urges preserving the three county rotation, acknowledging possible disputes over who may be chosen if the rotation is altered.
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Bibb
Monroe
Pike
National Democratic Platform Summary From Chicago Convention
The document outlines Democratic promises if elected including coining silver at 16 to 1, tariff moderation, immigration limits on foreign labor, stronger railroad regulation, reduced government costs and officials, and admitting Arizona and New Mexico as states. It also denounces centralization, monometallism, gold option for government obligations, bond issues, McKinley tariff, tax Supreme Court ruling, profligacy, federal injunctions in local affairs, supports Cuba, opposes civil service life tenure, and opposes third terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Democratic Party
Railroad Commission
Arizona
New Mexico
Congress
Supreme Court
Cuba
Syrup of Figs Promotes Health Through Internal Cleanliness
A traditional endorsement discusses the benefits of Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative that clears the system without weakening organs. It asserts its wide usage by millions of families, warns against counterfeits, and recommends using California Fig Syrup Co. as the genuine product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Political Cue: Free Silver vs Federal Office Holders Debate
A partisan note argues Democrats favor free silver while Republicans push for African American federal office holders in the South. The statement frames a clash of policy and civil rights in a regional political struggle.
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South
Li Hung Chang Touted as World’s Richest Man
Report claims Li Hung Chang, identified as the richest man in the world, is among the happiest people globally. The assertion frames him as a leading Chinese magnate whose wealth and contentment attract attention.
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Li Hung Chang
Barnesville Mayor Urges Bond Vote for Progress
Mayor Huguley and two administrations praise strides forward and urge citizens to vote bonds to sustain Barnesville’s rapid advancement and avoid being held back in the immediate future.
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Huguley
Barnesville
Mrs Cheek Dead at Mount Zion Church
Mrs John Cheek nee Mary Lou Beall died at age thirty and was buried at Mt Zion church where she had been a faithful member for eight years. She left a husband and several children. The church tendered condolences to husband and relatives. Done by order of church. Committees
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John Cheek
Mary Lou Beall
Mt. Zion Church
Cheney Adverts Catarrh Cure in Toledo Telegraph
Frank J Cheney of Toledo Ohio makes oath that SEAL Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials free. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
A. W. Fleason
F. J. Chenty & Co
Toledo
Watermelons Start Season Shipped From Here
The first watermelons of the season were shipped Monday by Captain L. E. Veal and Mr. R. C. Matthews. They expect about one third as many melons as last year due to limited planting. The Monday car was described as a very fine shipment.
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L. E. Veal
R. C. Matthews
Shipping Grapes This Season by Local Growers
Messrs A. O. Murphey and Hunt and T. W. Cochran have begun shipping grapes and will load about three cars this season. The fruit is very fine but not as abundant as last year. Col. J. J. Rogers and Mr. Edward Elder will not ship any this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Murphey & Hunt
T. W. Cochran
Col
J. J. Rogers
Edward Elder
Postage on Business Letters by Railroads Rules Made
The Postmaster General rules railroads must pay postage on business letters carried over their lines. An exception covers letters related to the operation of the train carrying them. All letters to station agents and officials must use the government stamp.
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