Impeachment talk and local notes from Dahlonega
The Dahlonega Nugget reports Congressman Lamar of Florida urging impeachment of Judge Swayne. It covers a Sacramento murder verdict for John H. Wood, prison life, and a century sentence. Prospective county candidates and a push for school book reform are noted, plus a local anecdote and pension debates in Michigan and Massachusetts.
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Lamar
Florida
Congress
Swayne
Sacramento
Cal
John H. Wood
Folsom
Rich, Rare and Racy Court Tale Sparks Atlanta Debt Fight
The article recounts Col. H. P. Farrow narrating a tale of a Georgia judge who refuses to pay a debt after a scandal involving a governess and a wealthy Georgia family. A man named the Judge faces a lingering debt dispute as the Colonel plans to sue for “fun” and court proceedings unfold.
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Col. H. P. Farrow
Jndee
Atlanta
Queen of the Mountains
Georgia
Georgia and national politics and events in brief
The piece notes the Republican National Convention in Chicago naming a presidential candidate. It reports a House committee proposal to cut federal pensions. A major harness factory in Buford, Georgia, was destroyed by fire. Gal Underwood of White County died after an incident involving a 10 month old weighing 400 pounds. A small boy faced 80 days of work from taking destines. Dr Dowie plans to build a high wall around Zion City to keep out worldly people. Bob Middlebrook was hanged in Cartersville for a murder in Adairville. Rome Tribune calls for free unlimited egg coinage in December at parity with July prices. Judge H. T. Lewis of the Georgia Supreme Court recently died. Bro Craig of the Eagle seeks Gainesville alderman seat after Col Howard Thompson’s resignation. The State School Book Commission adopted a uniform list of textbooks for Georgia public schools and urged compulsory education.
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Bro. Craig
the Eagle
Gainesville
Col
Howard Thompson
Brother Craig
City Mass Meeting Returns for Mayor and Aldermen
At last evenings city mass meeting W A Charters was elected chairman and W B S firs t secretary. Major results show R H Baker for mayor 81 votes with M J Williams 46. aldermen 1st Ward E B Vickery 70 and Boyd Garley 25. 2nd Ward short term T J Smith by acclamations long term W Tl Jones 83 and W B Townsend 67. 3rd Ward J K McGee by acclamation. Hall county went dry by about 1600 majority with around 1800 votes cast and 84 wet outside Gainesville. Dr J D Jennings Gainesville optician spent two days in Dahlonega fitting glasses and may visit Dahlonega more often. Gov Frazier of Tennessee says no jurisdiction over Ducktown copper mines and suggests federal court appeal. Postmaster Late asks senders to print return cards on Christmas packages.
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W. A. Charters
Chirsman
Firft
R. H. Baker
Kor
M. J. Williams
KK. B. Vickery
Boyd Garley
T. J. Smith
W. Tl. Jones
W. 2B. Townsend
J. KE. McGee
Hall County
Gainesville
Sunday Closures Hit Gainesville Shops and Politics
Barbers and others are forced to close on Sundays in Gainesville. No soft drinks or cigars are allowed that day. Jerry Simpson argues that money is a dead issue in politics. The Savannah News says the lack of socks is also used as an argument for political preferment.
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United States
Savannah News
Gov. Bliss
Michigan
Massachusetts
Bliss
Gainesville
Jerry Simpson
The
The Cabbage Question and Poison Warning
A writer argues against using Paris Green on cabbage to kill pests warning it is a deadly poison and rains may wash it away. The note notes possible poisoning from cabbage and cites L. C. Auten of Hoschton Georgia. It mentions a New York criminal court judge probing cigarette smoking and counterfeit money in Atlanta.
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Paris Green
L. C. Auten
Hoschton
New York City
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