Advertiser’s banner year for Jackson history 1898
The Jackson Argus notes 1898 as a proud year and urges readers to watch ads for best advantage. It cites political chatter on Hanna bribery claims, Candler and Terre for governor, and Martin Thorn in the electric chair as a Columbus Ledger comment. Bryan previews a Mexico trip influencing his bimetallism stance and financial views.
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Jackson
Martin Thorn
The
Columbus Ledger
William J. Bryan
Mexico
Bryan
Bryan welcomed home from Mexico with banquet at Lincoln
Mr Bryan's return from the land of the Montezumas sparks notable enthusiasm and a complimentary banquet at Lincoln on January 4 held by the Traveling Men's Club. Speakers hailed him as the likely Democratic candidate in 1900, receiving strong applause.
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Mr. Bryan
Cooling Narratives at the Gallows Amid Crowds
The Atlanta Constitution recalls Durrant and Cyrus as cool on the gallows. A crowd member offers a been offered a cigar to a condemned man as the sheriff fits the black cap and a man challenges him with a match remark before execution.
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Durrant
Cyrus
Atlanta
Atlanta Constitution
Portrait of Christ Hidden in Bible Casket
Dr. Lyman Abbott describes the Bible as a set of caskets containing Christ’s portrait. The true value lies not in words but in the living image of Christ contained throughout the Book from Genesis to Revelation. Only by opening the casket can one see the Bridegroom and accept Christ.
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Lyman Abbott
Christ
Welcome to New Correspondents and Retain Current Staff
We will extend a hearty welcome to new correspondents eager to begin and simultaneously work to retain the current team, stressing mutual support and continuity. Supportive onboarding and retention measures aim to sustain newsroom stability.
Advertising Space Sells Itself In The Argus
The Argus shows strong circulation making advertising space valuable and easy to sell. Advertisers keep their ads up to date and seasonable, aimed to grab public attention, with no outdated ads or business men in its columns.
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Speer rules against Griffin case on freight rates
Judge Emory Speer issued a decision in the Brewer and Hanleiter case handed down last Saturday. He denied the petitioners injunction to force railroads charging Griffin lower rates than Macon, arguing such equalization is impossible and would harm Macon’s commerce and state wealth. The ruling details the broad impact on merchants, railroads, and regional shipping dynamics.
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Emory Speer
Brewer & Hanleitre
Brewer & Hanleiter
Griffin
Central Railroad
Western
Messrs
Interest Commerce Commission
Macon
Louisville
Nashville
Central
Butts county liquor election set for March third
The Argus reports an official order fixing the liquor question election in Butts county for March 3. Only those who registered this year may vote, with registration closing at 4 p.m. February 11. Prohibitionists are urged to register promptly.
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Butts County
Terrell County candidate Stevens favored for agricultural commissioner
The Argus urges voters to elect Hon. O. B. Stevens over Commissioner Nesbitt for agricultural commissioner. It argues Nesbitt’s record has been mediocre and praises Stevens as a stronger leader. the paper claims broad public support for Stevens and a need for a new deal.
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O. B. Stevens
Terrell County
Nesbitt
the Argus
Stevens
Why Leave Out Cotton in World’s Crop Compare
The Savannah News notes a New York World piece ranking crops by value and argues cotton should be included. It cites last year’s cotton value near 260 million dollars, explains much is unsold, and warns price changes greatly affect total value. It asserts cotton exports support trade balance and predicts cotton’s future dominance if the South expands mills.
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New York World
Savannah News
Quarterly Statement Summary Aligns with Finance Committee
The document records a quarterly financial statement approved by H. L. Daughtry, chairman of the Finance Committee, and signed by J. L. Lyons as Clerk and Treasurer. It lists figures 1.00, 2.50, 1.24, 2.04 indicating monetary or budget lines as part of the official record.
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J. L. Lyons
H. L. Daughtry
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Fine
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E Taylor
Newton
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Henry Barber
Asa Buttrill
Collins
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J B Edwards
Jack Harkness
John Paine
C Robison
Lewis Henderson
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Robison
McMichael
M Holifield
Henry Thomas
Hitchins
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A Moore
J L Lyons
W Crum
Standard Oil Co
LJ Ball
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T. W. Wood & Sons
Richmond
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