Georgia News Notes and Local Appointments
In Cuthbert the Georgia legislature debates war talk with Spain and Senate bills on judicial circuits, while a beeswax cake contains a four pound iron piece in Columbus. Alexander H. Stephens is named for Congress in the 8th District to fill a Wright vacancy. A one thousand dollar premium is promised at the Macon State Fair for top county agriculture. W. D. Kiddoo is hailed for a circuit bench appointment, with expectations of an adjourned Randolph term on February. The Camilla Enterprise quips about profits for education and poverty relief, critiquing local governance and public benevolence.
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Columbus
United States
Savannah
Harris
Savannah News
Macon
Old Randolph
W. D. Kiddoe
Randolph Superior Court
Camilla
Caine
Cudlwell
Eaich Livery
Crergyists
Powell’s Hall
T.S. Powell
M. I. Atkins
J. T. Kippoo
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Judicial Appointments and Confirmations in State
The Governor recommends and the Senate confirms several judicial posts. Col John L Harris becomes Brunswick Circuit judge. Col W D Kiddoo named Pataula Circuit judge. Albert H Cox solicitor general Tallahoosa Circuit. W A Little solicitor general Chattahoochee Circuit. J T Flewellen solicitor general Pataula Circuit. G J Orr state school commissioner. N J Hammond attorney general of the state. Constitution.
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Senate
John L. Harris
Brunswick
W. D. Kiddoo
Pataula
Albert H. Cox
Tallahoosa
N. J. Hammond
Constitution
Cotton Tax Refund Move Gains Ground in Congress
A Savannah News summary reports a conference of about forty cotton states lawmakers backing restitution for the cotton tax. The revised plan would refund taxes after June 24 to the payer or their agent, with a three member commission empowered to gather records and determine eligibility. The bill faced a defeat in the House by 105 to 76, with further action still possible. Senator Pinchback and Judge Barnard Hill are noted in brief political items.
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Savannah News
M’intyre
Congress
South
Louisvile Courier-Journal
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Mr. Dawes
M. Perce
Committee On Ways and Means
Serenade at Kimball House honors Gen J B Gorden
The Atlanta Herald reports a serenade to Gen. J. B. Gorden at the Kimball House. Gorden expresses gratitude for Georgia’s Senate seat bid, praising rivals Alexander H. Stephens Ben Hill and Col. Fielder, and pledges faithful service. He warns against impairing public trust and thanks citizens again. The column also notes bribery concerns in Western legislatures and a bankrupt-law repeal, plus Mercer University meningitis suspensions after several deaths.
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Atlanta Herald
J. B. Gorden
Kimball House
Gen. Gorden
Georgia
Senate
United States
Republic
Alexander H. Stephens
Ben. H. Hill
Col. Fielder
Commonwealth
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Spain
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House of Representatives
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Washington
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Mississippi
Smart
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New York World
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Eufaua Times
Mercer University
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Borgia
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John E. Cole
M. Gormley
Rasnotou
William B. Dixson
William Muiner
Court of Ordinary
Wm. B. Dixson
van. Mainer
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Lou Taylor
T. D. Taylor
Pitman and Taylor Mill
Enoch Pitman
Cuthbert Appeal
B. Harrell
M.C. Parkeson
Fort & Quarterman
K. A. Quarterman
A. T. Fort
Joseph J. Rogers
Attorney At Law
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Owen & Sealey’s
Baker’s Bread
Farey
Cordell
Cathbert, Ga
J. A. Foster
Adent
C. C. Fostih
A. T
Powell
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Yau
Confectiodneries
Lubin
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Oxford
J. M. Redding
Im Ya. C, Mitchell
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