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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1900
Page
4
In Jackson Georgia on November 9 1900 a citizen appeals to municipal authorities to intensify an honest investigation into illegal whiskey sales and related evils. He stresses that outraged society and crushed families demand accountability and protection from lawmakers in town.
A leading young businessman writes to condemn illegal whiskey sales in Jackson. He urges locating offenders, employing detectives if needed, and applying strict accountability. The writer emphasizes timely action to protect society and city welfare.
A citizen writer in Jackson urges action against illegal whiskey sales and open disorder, citing nearby saloons and street dealing. He asserts that locals can and should be caught, calling on residents to protect families and the town’s good name.
The mayor and council of Jackson levy taxes for 1900 to support town operations white and colored public schools and to pay bond interest. Real estate and other property taxed at 0.375 percent, with school taxes at 0.2 percent for each race, plus 0.2 percent for bond debt. Taxes due by December 20, 1900 with executions for nonpayment.
JR Carmichael offers best and second best premiums in bushels of Best Standard Guano for wheat and oats grown on one acre. Contenders must sow tall oats, avoid other manures, use one connected plat, and have land measured and certified by disinterested parties at cutting and threshing. Contests limit prizes to two per entrant.
Tax collection dates and locations listed by E C Robison T C for Jenkinsburg Elgin Cork Indian Spring Flovilla Iron Logs Iron Spgs Towaliga Worthville Fincherville Jackson and other towns. Various dates in October and November 1900 provided for state and county tax collection.
J J Thornton advertises fish wagons for sale. Gunn and Co leads in flour and first class meats.
Early returns show Republicans carry New York State by about 146 000 while Democrats win Greater New York by roughly 17 500. Odell predicted a smaller state margin. Croker notes New York County shifts to Democrats by about 33 000, boosting Bryan locally.
The Courier-Journal at 6 am reports Bryan ahead by 13,091 for president and Beckham by 5,000 for governor, with McKinley and Yerkes leading Republican claims by nearly 8,000. Over 200 precincts remain. Republicans insist state is safely Republican by 7,000 to 10,000. Democrats expect the missing reports to shift the majority toward 12,008.
Democratic leaders in Frankfort report from unofficial advices across the state that Bryan has carried Kentucky by about 11,000 votes and is elected governor by a similar margin.
Fargo reports show a Republican plurality around 1000 as returns trickle in. Mey ey appears to trail, while the Republican senator race leans to victory for the GOP. Major White is likely to win the governorship.
Republican ticket leads statewide by about 25 000 for the national race and 20 000 for the state race with most returns in. They predict Republican congressmen elected, perhaps all but the Third district, and a safe legislative majority that would secure a United States senator.
In Nashville on November 7 the Bryan plurality is about 80 000 and McMillan leads Call by a similar margin for governor. Democrats elect eight congressmen to Republicans two and expect a largely Democratic legislature.
Ricu Monno reports a Democratic plurality of 80,000 for president and Democratic candidates winning in every congressional district. Bryan trailed the congressional ticket in most cities towns and many counties.
Des Moines reports suggest McKinley has about an 80,000 plurality in Iowa with 800 precincts counted. The full congressional delegation appears split with Republicans ahead and Democrats losing seats in most counties.
St Louis report indicates Bryan and Dockery appear to have carried Missouri with reduced pluralities though full returns are not yet in. No complete figures available for some time.
The Republican majority in New Hampshire on state and national tickets is 18,000. Republicans won every county and hold a larger legislative majority than two years ago.
Incomplete returns from 16 of 27 counties show McKinley 22,240 votes to Bryan 20,463. The overall estimate places Utah Republicans winning both presidential and state tickets by about 4,000.
White River Junction Vermont reports early figures from the McKinley race showing 30,000 votes from roughly 50 towns heard so far with 246 total towns and an estimated 1,200 more from missing towns, in a field totaling about 45,000.
Boston note reports final statewide totals with McKinley at 239 495 and Bryan at 156 507 after full city and town returns. Governor race shows Crane 219 929 and Paine 121 168.
Rhode Island Congressmen in Providence report both Republican incumbents reelected by large majorities totaling about 15 000 votes.
Montgomery reports that Alabama delivered the typical Democratic majority for Bryan as voters turned out statewide yesterday. Bryan won by a standard party margin across the state, reflecting ongoing Democratic strength in the region.
Gunn and Co advertise a fresh stock of canned and bottled goods including Heinz mince meat offered by R Carmichael and Co. Gunn and Co handle the celebrated Premium lard.
The Jackson Cigar Factory building will host the Georgia State Poultry Association Show display during the carnival. The Fifth Regiment Band is contracted to provide music, boosting carnival prospects. Streamers decorate town as floats and floral parade visuals grow, with the event slated for December 5 6 and 7 and committees fully engaged.
Several thousand acres of farm land offered to white settlers in Putnam County Georgia. Lands priced from 5 to 10 dollars per acre or rent notes expressed in cotton. Promises good schools roads churches and low taxes with liberal sale terms. Merchants and business men urged to visit Eatonton at once.
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