Georgia Democratic Convention Elects Temporary and Permanent Officers
The Georgia State Democratic Convention appointed temporary chairman Charles Brand of Gwinnett and elected permanent chairman A P Clay of Walton. Delegates and officers were named, with nominations for governor and electors to travel to Washington, as the convention organized credentials and seating amid contests and speeches.
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Dack Spalding
Fulton
Mark Harden
William Clifton
Northen
Senate
B. M. Davis
Bibb
Congress
Penta
Sredentinié
Wilson
Esol
WR. Calloway
Burke
Dr. Strong
Early
H. L, Long
Wilcox
Render Torrell
Meriwether
WJ. Sanders
Groote
W. T) Roberts
Dduglar
Brand
Gwinnett
Mintar Wimberly
Bryan Durnking
Richmond
Whitfeld
J. Beach
Yon
Convention appoints permanent secretaries and nominates state officers
The convention unanimously elected permanent secretaries and rushed to close business. James W Robertson moved to appoint a platform committee with members including A Parsons Y Walbot James M. Smith and others. The committee on platform retired, and nominations for governor and statehouse officers were ordered with two minute speeches allowed.
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James W. Roberton
J. W. Robertson
A. 2. Parsons
Y Walbot
James M. Smith
Ogiethorre
W.T. Burkhalter
W. Gonilliat
W. D. Kiddoo
John Triplett
W. H. Duttrell
Henry BR. Harrie
R. V. Hardeman
J. W. Goldsmith
B. M. Davis
J. W. Allen
R. W. Everett
Yoel Branham
Pops Brown
Warner Miller
W.H. Fleming
W. W. Wooding
Jock Spalding
0. M. Rogers
Specches
Clay
Committee On
Statehouse
F. A.bach
Ontoosa
Committee On Platform and Resulutoms
Platform Adopted at Braocon Convention Endorses Gold Standard
The Braocon convention heard Temes Robertson present two reports the majority and minority. The platform commends Georgia’s current administration and public schools while denouncing lynchings and urging free coinage with gold and silver at sixteen to one. It condemns current debt policy and calls for rapid debt repayment and honest taxation with limited government expenses.
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Braocon
Temes Robertson
John Triplett
Thomas
H. H. Love
Berrien
State of Georgia
Wholetate
Georgia
Democratic Party
Democratic Party of
Congress
United States
Theo United
Treasury
Georgia Democratic platform and state committee list released
The document outlines monetary policy favoring gold obligations and a constitutional amendment to allow a gridund in come tax. It also details the party's invitation to voters to join the effort and reports the adoption of a platform and a state committee slate with names across districts and the chairman from Cobb.
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Atate
Democratic Party of
Georgia
Teliff
Supreme Court
Wis
Nobles and Fambles sentenced to hang in August
Mrs Nobles and Gus Pambles were sentenced in Jeffersonville to be hanged on the seventh of August. Colonel Marion Harris argued for life imprisonment under a state provision, but the judge overruled. A petition for clemency was also denied as execution dates were set. The sentences were to be carried out at Bibb County jail under guard.
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Colonel Harris
Thia
Binith
Myr
Everal
Watson
Allints
Avory
Georgi
Statehouse
People's Party of Georgia
Horaby
Capitol
Atlanta
Statehoney
Ohaona
Bnainase Aa
Ooh County
Twiga
Croatan Hs
Obinieman
Cadan Panken
Miss Winnie Dayia Misses Richmond Reunion Attendance
Mrs. Davis reports Miss Winnie Dayia cannot attend the Richmond reunion due to a sprained ankle from a bicycle accident last week. The Daughters of the Confederacy and the Veterans were to host a July 2 reception for her, but the injury requires changes to the program.
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Richmond
Miss Winnie Dayia
Davis
Winnie
Daughters of the Confederacy
Veterans
Three weeks of idleness at Pacific Mills causes temporary shutdown
The cotton department of the Pacific Mills in Lawrence Massachusetts announces a temporary shutdown ending Friday night July 26 affecting about 2600 workers. The company cites unsatisfactory trade conditions as the reason for the production halt as a relief measure. A West Virginia waterspout near Gilbertstown causes damage and potential losses estimated at 100000 dollars with risks to vessels on Middle Island Creek.
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Cotton Department
Pacific Mills
Cotton Department of the
Lawrence
Maes
West Virginia
Bisterville
Middle Asland Creek
Populist National Convention Calls Georgia Delegates
The Georgia Populists name delegates for the 1896 national convention at Atlanta and outline the party platform including monetary reform, government ownership of railways and telegraphs, land policy, and direct voting rules. Delegates listed by district and state at large.
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St. Louis
Georgia
U. Button
DeKalb
W. J. Campbell
Campbell
M. Tallaferro
Malton
A. A. Murphy
Pike
W. Ey Smith
Hutts
Dr. Glover
Bibb
I, L. Gunter
Henry
Beventh
J, Z. Fullwood
Polk
B. Austin
Winn
Gwinnett
J. A. Pare Fon
Milton
Gurtledge
McGregor
Cannon
Mel I
J. W. Hagan
Lowndes
H. W. Reid
Glynn
D. M. Buchan
Dodge
W.M. Bennett
Appling
Os Fallows
Thomas ©. Watson
J. K, Hines
J. W. McGarrity
Osburne
White
Peel
Twitty
Carey J. Thornton
H. Ellington
W. H. Felton
W. X. Carter
D. Walton
People's Party
United States
Industrial outlook highlights mixed activity across sectors
The week shows uneven progress with dull iron and steel prices and weak buyer interest, while lumber remains steady and mills cut hours. New plants and expansions arise, including Grange Tosand Cold Storage in Grange Texas and a $500,000 Atlanta office building, signaling varied regional investment and craft growth.
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St. Joule
Birmingham
Dextila Manufacturera Mre Nlao
Atlinta Ln
Din Grange Tosand Cold Storage Company
Capital
di Grange
Tex
Southern Queensware Manufacturing Company
Black Rock
Ark
Texas Clement Com
Edy
Fort Worth
Ala
Bono Factory Company
Signka Sugar Company
New Orleans
Lis
Warren Caota Company
Alleen
8. C
Hawkingville
Spartaburg
Harrisburg
Venn
Lebanon Teno
Troutdale
Richmond
Balgonwood Summit
Mass
Sandoval
Whoniory Mit Ab
Grantville
Ania
Charlotte
Montgomery
Oktibbeho
Milks
Charleston
Winnsboro
Solargémonta
Ackarville
Alam Bridge
W.va
St Cheray
Tawell's
Blin Ni O
Columbia
Little Rock
Dalla
Tax
Bannettsville
Atlanta
Tradenman
Chattanooga
Oun
Wisconsin Democrats Endorse Gold Standard Platform
Wisconsin Democratic convention approves free silver defeat and adopts a gold standard platform. Delegates instructed to vote with the Wisconsin majority on all sub jects at the Chicago national convention. A minority report for free silver is noted as defeated.
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Almont
Wisconsin
Democrata of
Cleveland
Couaead
William F. Vilas
John T. Mitchell
Democrats of
Chicago
Asia
Frop
sir‘Verlag
Illinois Democrats Narrowly Rally Behind Altgeld Platform
The Illinois Democratic convention convened amid packed halls and strong rallying for Governor Altgeld. Delegates adopted the party platform stressing coinage and silver policy, with Altgeld lauded as the keynote, and nominees named for state offices including Altgeld for governor and Downing for secretary of state.
Plumbers Strike Ties Up Atlanta Workforce
Journeymen in Atlanta launched a Thursday strike demanding wage increases. The colley reports all union plumbers out and preparations to bring master plumbers to terms. Plumbers counter that the stoppage won’t affect work and plan to hire from other cities.
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Atlanta
Colley
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