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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1896
Page
2
The Cleveland Progress critiques the wartime and political scene, denouncing the Spanish war conduct and governor Weyler. It notes South Carolina may levy fines for lynchings, and jokes about Hal Lewis or Bill Howard challenging Lawson. It condemns Confederate veterans aligning with Yankees and attacks Tillman’s Senate speech.
An editorial praises South Carolina for enforcing the law in a Colleton county lynching inquiry. It argues Georgia should follow the example, criticizes Georgia politicians for political calculus over strict law enforcement, and warns that unpunished violence invites more crimes. The piece notes a coroner's verdict was rejected and a jury will decide guilt.
Both House and Senate pass resolutions recognizing Cuba's belligerent rights. The public furor rises over Weyler's Cuban violence and Spain's actions. Calls grow to ease Spanish influence as the crisis intensifies.
The piece urges citizens to study the jail bond question, saying informed voters will likely approve bonds. It stresses individual stake and the impact of others' opinions on the ballot, urging thoughtful consideration and participation.
Prof Van Hoose leads a no charge night school for working boys and young men lacking public school access in Gainesville. City council supports the effort by lighting a building leased by the education board. The initiative is praised as a noble example of civic spirit and character.
Hon Chas P F Chrisy says he will not seek reelection to Congress from the Thira district and will run for the Senate. His career in the house has built a strong reputation, including two terms as speaker, and he declined Gov Northen’s offer to fill the late Colquitt's unexpired Senate term.
Sam Jones leads a series of talks in Atlanta at the Moody Tabernacle and Sermon at Trinity Church. He praises women while noting his kinship to womanhood and expresses affection for a wife walking beside her husband as children follow.
A poetic meditation on love’s sacred beginnings and its power to confront public scorn. The speaker recalls private reverence for love and the transformative wind it brings to the soul, capable of purification or destruction.
An old advertising pitch urges readers to subscribe to The Progress and the Atlanta Weekly Journal for twelve months at 1.10 dollars. It touts world news, family friendly features, and a ten page layout with a juvenile section included at no extra charge.
An Atlanta Georgia based advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a top healing tonic for skin and blood diseases including rheumatism ulcers and debility. It claims a physician crafted formula, building purity and strength, warns against substitutes, and notes a large bottle priced at one dollar with druggists selling it.
Notice from White County Commissioners outlines a proposed bond issue of five thousand dollars to fund a county jail. An election will be held March 23, 1806, at all polling places to determine if bonds are issued and taxes levied to cover interest and principal over twenty years. Opponents may indicate their stance on ballots.
Pursuant to an order of the Ordinary Court the guardian will sell at Cleveland County Court House on the first Tuesday in April the 125 acre west portion of lot in the Ynd district known as the David Robinson old place. Proceeds support the ward and guardian. Possession at end of year if possible. March 1806. G B Tavis guardian.
M B Moore applies for permanent letters of administration on Milton Moore of this county. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the ordinarys office within the time allowed and show cause why the grant should not be issued. Witness my hand and official signature this 3rd day of February 1800. J H Presay, Ordinary.
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