South Ga M E conference at Savannah and political shifts
The South Georgia M E conference met in Savannah. The Monroe Chronicle debuts at Forsyth. Calls grow for electing judges by the people. Blackburn enters congress race to succeed Lon Livingston, promising a fierce campaign. Some papers criticize using the term Rebellion for the Civil War while urging stricter schooling and harsher teacher exams.
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B. M. Blackburn
Atlanta
Congress
Lon Livingston
Reichsrath
Blackburn- Livingston
Macon News
Glenn
Bainbridge Democrat
South
Mrs Nobles judged by high courts to face the gallows
The Georgia and U S supreme courts have all ruled Mrs Nobles must die for aiding in her husband’s murder. The case draws debate over mercy versus punishment with the old woman, now in frail health, slated for execution while others deemed more guilty may avoid such a fate.
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Twiggs Superior Court
Georgia Supreme Court
U. S. Supreme Court
Mrs. Nobles
Old Novles
Uch Puerold
How They Made Their Jack
A Baxley Banner reader mocks North Georgia farmers for cotton reliance while praising South Georgia farmers. The Dalon Argus notes North Georgia growers prosper with wheat, hay, hogs, and diverse crops, claiming they have “made their jacks” despite low cotton prices.
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North Georgia
Baxley
North Gorgia
South Georgia
South
Dalon Argus
Convict Policy Debated by Legislature
Fragmented text reports a debate on convict policy with mentions of a farm for women and juveniles, state supervision of misdemeanor convicts, and a claim the issue will never be settled to politicians' satisfaction.
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Basigis
Ant
Prosperity for Pensioners and Reform Then and Now
The Argus critiques McKinley era pension projections, tracing historic spending from Cleveland through Harrison and noting a potential year end total near 160 million dollars. It highlights rising pension rolls, fears over tariff funding, and calls for policy change to ensure fair trials and reform in Georgia courts.
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Bliss
McKinley
Cleveland
Siva Ginain
Harrison
Bilis
Supreme court upholds plea for reprieve in Nobles case
The Supreme Court affirms a plea related to Mrs. Nobles and her hope of life. The writer urges Gov Atkinson to grant a reprieve from the gallows, hoping for mercy.
Just as Good as Scott's Emulsion Trade Claim
The fragment notes druggists asserting that Scott's Emulsion is sold as or near equivalent to another product, reflecting the usual practice and market perception among pharmacists. It hints at a comparative claim used in sales pitches by druggists.
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Scott
Stand ard Cod Liver Oil Emulsion Warning
The ad urges buyers to insist on Scott’s Emulsion with the label showing the man and fish and the price of $2.00. It warns against substituting untried preparations and stresses the benefits of the standard cod liver oil product sold by druggists. The message appears from Scott Bow Be Chemeisin in New York.
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Scopt
Scott Bow
New Yorks
Thanksgiving Origins and Proclamations in New England
Rev G W Gardner recounts the origin of Thanksgiving as a day set aside for thanksgiving and prayer after settlers faced privation. He notes Lincoln issued the first proclamation in 1868, now a universal custom with governors often following suit, while urging that the day be used for church services and wholesome holiday activities.
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G. W. Gardner
New England
North
Lincoln
Fairer Trials Demand Reform in Criminal Law
The Argus and Macon Telegraph editorialize for simpler trials and fewer prosecutions citing a Rio Anita county New Mexico judge who urged discharges in murder cases. The Savannah Press notes broad reform need as governor highlights issues in current criminal practice during the coastal parade of reforms.
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Cused
Georgia
New Mexico
Argus
Macon Telegraph
Rio Anita
Savannah Press
Tiacside Carpaakade
Athletics and Christianity at Cambridge Church
The Rev. Charles J. Cameron preached at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Cambridge on the merits of football. He argued against claims of brutality, noting footballers focus on a definite goal and the disciplined pursuit toward it.
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Charles J. Cameron
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Cambridge
Mass
Football study in moral and physical excellence
A reflection extols football and athletics for shaping mind body and morals. It cites temperance and strict training as the path to physical supremacy and moral strength, calling the field a vivid sermon. The Griffin News jokes about Dr. J M Thomas as rail division surgeon and notes a generic cough remedy claim.
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Griffin News
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South Ga. M. E
Savannah
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Forsyth
Atlanna, Ga
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Atlanta Journal
J.C. Mayfield
Mgr
J. C. Mayfield
DR. Bull
Carmichael
Jackson
Pyar
J.R. Carmichael
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