Express Voluntarily Surrenders Editorship in Polk County
The Express proclaims larger circulation than any other paper in the 38th Senatorial District and official organ status for Polk County. Editors J.T. Ginson, Messia Radley and Whatley announce their departure after nearly three years of steady, reliable publication and commend their successors in a farewell note.
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Senatorial District
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Radley
Whatley
J.T. Ginson
Salutatory promises honest work for The Express edition
The new editorial team assumes control of The Express in Cedartown pledging a home-focused, Democratic paper. They aim to publish a first class local paper, invite community help, and will keep open columns for public discussion while continuing Gibson’s solid management.
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Cedartown
Georgia
the Express
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Gibson
The Convention Pay Dispute Sparks Public Debate
A public notice laments abuse of the Constitutional Convention members while debating pay and pace of work. Critics argue some want a rapid constitution, others fault proposed homestead changes and exemption laws, highlighting broad public dissatisfaction.
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Moron
Goweon
Legislative funding dispute sparks broad regional complaints
The article condemns attempts by Renfroe, the State Treasurer, Bob Ely, and the Attorney General to pay lawmakers for time, calling it a sickly blend of ambition and demagogism. It asserts the convention should handle its expenses and praises the convention’s independent handling of its business.
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Trenanver
Bob
Ely
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Renfroe
Aly
Sor Vante
Hayes regiment annual reunion to be held in Fremont Ohio
Our Washington letter reports Gen Howard and others promising to attend the Hayes era regiment reunion in Fremont on Sept 4. The writer critiques current commemorations and argues for federal building projects to house records, urging Congress to consider replacing rented spaces with fireproof government structures.
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New Orleans
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Saratoga
Boston
New York
Yorktown
Opr
Congress
United States
Reform urged as officials and owners clash in government
The writer denounces middlemen and officials who profit from property while citizens suffer under government actions. General J T Butler is cited for promising Congressional aid to workers, with doubts about his sincerity and presidential ambitions rooted in labor groups.
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J. T. Butler
Butler
Avslin
Georgia News Highlights from Chattooga to Talbot Counties
Reports show Chattooga and Walker counties seeking to buy the Memphis Branch Railroad while a large Galveston fire drew Atlanta men to assist losses. The Grand Lodge Georgia plans a Rome cornerstone for Cherokee Baptist Female College. A golden eagle was shot in Newton County and Covington saw fifteen lightning strikes in minutes with no homes harmed. Four Talbot County citizens died within two weeks totaling three hundred years across ages. The Constitutional Convention nears adjournment as Hon. L Q G Lamar visits Atlanta. Bob Toombs warns of potential cash orders, threatening to force a Treasury crowbar action. Fatalities include Mr. Jones D. Mindy killing Mr. John W. Parnell in Jasper. A Georgia editor mocks a lady’s dress, Stephens heals at Quotaosa Springs and visits Chattanooga. Marietta and Griffin seek favorable mentions as summer resorts. Cedartown seeks no fanfare.
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Texas
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Grand Lodge of Georgia
Cherokee Baptist Female College
Rome
Newton County
Talbot County
L. Q. G. Lamar
U. S
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Bob Toombs
Georgia
Stephens
Qutoosa Springs
Chattanooga
Marietti
Griffin
Cedartown
News of the Week Wraps Broad 19th Century Turmoil
Prorogation of Parliament to October 30 English political shifts include West Virginia choosing Charleston as its capital A fire in Waco Texas causes $120000 in damages A senator Gordon dies in Kirkwood Witness reports of jail breaks and outlaws across Texas Chattanooga firm notes a fatal road accident A bank depositor distress and other era-wide tensions surface in this compact weekly briefing
Toombs Gift Sparks Georgia Convention Hall Theatre
The Atlanta Constitution reports a convention hall scene where Gen. Toombs offered to lend funds to cover a deficiency in conversion expenses. Members cheered as Toombs bowed with tears, hailed as public spirited and worthy of gratitude from all good Georgians.
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Constitution
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Georgia
Sheriff Sales in Polk County Georgia on September First Tuesday
The publication lists public auctions at Cedartown court house door Polk County Georgia during legal hours on the first Tuesday in September. Properties include lands Nos 92 928 929 930 931 943 in Polk County District 2 Section 6 and a lot 16 in Lat District 8 Section 6 along with other parcels and 18th district lands 66 772 118 in Polk County.
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W. U. Taylor
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