Barnesville urged to form a Chatauqua Association
The Gazette advocates organizing a Barnesville Chatauqua Association this summer with a $500 to $2,000 startup via stock or season tickets. A one week event could feature top lecturers like Talmage and Graves, funded by admissions and stockholders. The plan aims to boost education and local prestige.
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Barnesville
Gaazette
Talmage
Watterson
Graves
Ham
Gordon
Chatauqua
Gordon Institute
Chatauquas
Gardner Announces for 72nd Senate Seat
Hon John E Gardner of Milner declares candidacy for state senate in the 72nd district comprising Pike Monroe and Bibb counties. He pledges an active campaign and readiness to meet all issues fairly and fearlessly, generating district wide interest.
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John E. Gardner
Milner
State Senate
Pike
Monroe
Bibb
Gardner
Hill Declines Populist Run for Supreme Court Seat
Hon. Walter B. Hill states he will not stand for Supreme Court judge on the populist ticket and hopes the populist slate will be elected. The remark reflects internal party politics and public sentiment.
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Walter B. Hill
Supreme Court
Atkinson Delivers First Gubernatorial Address in Hawkinsville
Hon Spencer R Atkinson spoke at Hawkinsville last Saturday opening his gubernatorial campaign with a reportedly splendid address drawing praise for delivery and content.
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Spencer R. Atkinson
Hawkinsville
Georgia fruit crop seen as key to state prosperity
A strong fruit crop in Georgia is viewed as vital for regional prosperity, expected to inject thousands of dollars into circulation during a season that might otherwise be slow.
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Georgia
Candler declines joint debate with gubernatorial rivals
Hon Allen D Candler declines to meet opponents in a joint debate drawing mixed views. Some call it a retreat while others credit it as prudent for the party's prospects.
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Allen D. Candler
Atlanta Constitution backs Felder for Congress
The Atlanta Constitution announces support for Hon. Thomas B. Felder in the congressional race, surprising readers who expected Livingston to secure the paper's backing.
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The
Atlanta Constitution
Thomas B. Felder
Congress
Livingston
Populist Nominee Tom Watson for Georgia Governor
At Atlanta last week the populist convention nominated Tom Watson for governor. He has repeatedly said he is out of politics and will hardly accept the nomination.
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Atlanta
Tom Watson
Announcement of 22nd District State Senate Candidate
A Georgia candidate announces intent to seek the State Senate seat for the 22nd Senatorial District subject to Democratic party action. He pledges fiscal restraint, preservation of public schools, opposition to excessive university funding, supports pension protection, favors limited municipal tax relief for factories, and calls for railroad rate equality and party victory under W. J. Bryan's leadership.
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Democratic Party
General Assembly
Georgia
Pike County
W. J. Bryan
New Spring Shirts In Window Low Price Claim
New shirts arrive for spring shoppers with a display in the window. The vendor bills prices about half those of competing stores and urges customers to compare.
Cyrus H. Sharp Seeks Monroe County Clerk Nomination
Cyrus H. Sharp announces his candidacy for Clerk of the Superior Court of Monroe County subject to the Democratic primary. He asks Democratic voters for support based on merit and ability to perform the office’s duties. March 14, 1898.
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Superior Court
Monroe County
Cyrus H. Sharp
Fleming G. duBignon Elected State Democratic Chairman
The report notes his selection as chairman amid overall party support and some objections. It mentions Cuban sufferings prompting subscriptions across the state and cites Washington indicating readiness for war, with a caution that war should be a last resort.
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Fleming G. duBignon
Democratic Executive Committee
Washington
Berner Becomes Open Forum For Broad Public Meetings
Bob Berner states he can meet at Kinson and Candler or with others anywhere at any time on topics of national interest. The remark frames Berner as willing to engage on subjects shaping public discourse.
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Bob Berner
Atkinson and Candler
Col Candler’s Views Shown at Atlanta Headquarters
Farmers in Georgia can learn Col. Candler’s positions by visiting his headquarters at the Kimball House in Atlanta. He will not travel to the people to share his views.
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Georgia
Col. Candler
Kimball House
Atlanta
Women Martyrs and the Danger of Womb Trouble
An editorial urges women to recognize lifelong dangers from reproductive health issues and promotes Lydia E. B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a reliable remedy. It claims decades of trust among American women and states doctors endorse the product, available at all druggists.
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Lydia EB. Pinkham
America
Southern Standard Of Living Cited In Griggs Speech
A Georgia congressman argues Southern living is superior to New England, praising year round garden produce and inexpensive meats. He contrasts Southern meals like hog jowl with collards to New England pork and beans, urging New Englanders to visit Southern homes.
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Congressman Griggs
Georgia
Congress
Griggs
New England
South
Washington
Primary Date Fix Sparks Debate On Farmer Votes
In fixing the date for the primary to nominate a governor candidate on June 6th the friends of Col Cand ler on the State Committee doubtless thought they would not need the votes of the farmers until the fall election if they needed them at all.
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Friends of
Col. Candler
What age makes women most attractive to men of genius
Biographies of Lord Tennyson and Elizabeth Barrett Browning note both poets married middle aged women. Browning married at 40 after an elopement. Tennyson met his wife at 17 and married after years of hardship. Other figures like Beaconsfield and Napoleon show varied ages and enduring attraction to older women.
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Lord Tennyson
Elizabeth Barret Browning
Elizabeth
Robert Browning
Tennyson
Miss Sellwood
Lord Beaconsfield
Napoleon
Josephine
Louise
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