Through Georgia Rail Rivalries and State Affairs
Georgia news notes a plan for a railroad race law in Macon to curb a Southern monopoly, bank assessments in Columbus and Eagle and Phoenix meetings, Atlanta census plans, a salary reform in federal offices, a Georgia exhibit idea for Nashville, and a pioneer death in Temple. The Lennpeane line proposes direct Augusta to Athens links, affecting Gainesville Jasper and Athens corridors.
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Richards
Richards Enya
Augusta
Chattahooga
Jaxeper
Marietta
North Georgia
Gainesville
Chattanooga
Harmony Grove
Jasper
Atlanta
New York
Bryan Will Be Fair Nebraska Leader Open to Populist Nomination
William J. Bryan told a Lincoln Associated Press reporter his decision on accepting the Populist national ticket hinges on attached conditions. He stressed support for bimetallism at 16 to 1 and said he would not endanger that cause or act unfairly toward Sewall, depending on nomination terms.
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Neb
William J. Bryan
Associated Press
Frat
Benator Jones
National Democratic Committee
Yios
Firat
Sewall
St. Louis
Chicago
Sawall
New York
Mr. Bryan
Job
Inez
Friande
Blilin
Jefferson
Madison
Hamilton
John Marshall
Washington
Patrick Henry
George Maron
Jumea Monroe
Waas
Bancroft Asya
House
Henry Clay
United States Senate
John Randolph
Alfred Lewis
New York Journal
Ailger
Richmond Dispatch
Bankera
Lar-ramore
Virginia
England
Coonskins
Cloudburst Drowns Fifty Near Denver at Golden
A cloudburst hit Golden Colorado twelve miles north of Denver shortly after 6 pm Friday washing away the Fourth street bridge over Clear Creek. Eight to ten people were on the bridge when it collapsed, and all are believed drowned. Others on the opposite bank were swept away. Telegraph wires are down and rescuers search for bodies.
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Denver
Golden
Col
Clear Creek
Fourth Street
Fatal Cloudburst Kills Ten Near Frankfort
A cloudburst on Benson's creek four miles from Frankfort Kentucky caused ten or more deaths. Rescue teams searched the area as local officials warned of further rising waters and dangerous conditions.
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Benson's Creek
Frankfort
Scarcity of Gold and Bryan Support Echoes in Atlanta Letter
A Pontificating letter from Bill Arp defends William Jennings Bryan and the gold standard while criticizing rival editors. It recalls young leaders who achieved prominence early, laments currency woes, and urges Congress restraint plus Bryan’s victory to curb excesses.
Whitney Says Third Ticket Likely As Republicans Fail
William Whitney in an interview with the Southern Associated Press says events force a third ticket by the money Democrats. He argues the Republicans show no real plan and free silver believers resist conviction, urging continued effort to highlight what he calls undemocratic revolutionary spirit at the Chicago convention.
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William 0. Whitney
Southern Associated Press
Chicago
Cnatera Democrate
Bryan and His 47 Pound Watermelon Bow To Georgia Gift
Lincoln reporters were hosted by Mrs. Bryan to view a 47 pound watermelon from Georgia. The fruit, shipped by W. N. Mitchell freight agent in Atlanta, was chosen as one of Georgia’s two largest melons and sent in a willow basket lined with silver tinsel. The basket carried greetings from several states as the melon traveled toward Bryan, pledged at a 16 to 1 ratio.
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Georgia
Lincoln
Brianinnd
Virginia and West Virginia Republicans Nominate Slates
In Parkersburg the two state Republican conventions nominated William W. Atkinson of Wheeling for governor T. M Lafollette for attorney general and M A Kendall of Wood County for treasurer. the sessions marked a united slate.
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Virginia
West Virginia
Parkersburg
W. Atkinson
Wheelsey
T. M. Lafollette
M. A. Kendall
Wood
Populist Platform Demands National Money and Direct Legislation
The Populist platform calls for national money issued by the federal government, free coinage of silver and gold, increased circulating supply, and limits on bond issuance. It also backs postal savings banks, a graduated income tax, government ownership of railroads, and land reclamation from railroads and corporations, condemning European influence and political corruption.
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Dhe People's Party
Foandard
Honda
United States
Supreme Court
Congress
Omaha
Avery
Bea
Pacific Railroad
Interior Department
Democratic Platform Demands Constitutional Reform and Worker Rights
The document outlines union party goals including homestead rights for Wilpube settlers, Indian reservation exemptions, presidential and senate elections by direct vote, Cuban solidarity, home rule for territories, fair public salaries, public works during depressions, anti jail curb on contempt, veterans pensions, and a guaranteed free ballot with honest counts. It emphasizes political reform and broad citizen participation as central to the platform.
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Congress
United States
Cuba
Shania
Onka
District of Columbia
Ita
Ditizene
Injiuoton
Soldjara
People's Party
Apa Etive Cordinas Iydingltu
Organizationa of Oftindnu
Alliancemen at Columbia Plan United Action for Farmers
The South Carolina State Alliance held a well attended annual session in Columbia. A committee outlined a plan for organized action against the cotton trade, and a push to curtail costs by improving iron and bale prices. The group praised the Democratic platform and Bryan as a reform candidate.
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South Carolina State Association
Allianos
South Carolina
Columbia
Messrs
J,b
Donthit
Ay Piven
W. Shannon
South
Allianon
Keitty
Chicago
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Banks halt gold issuances in Kansas City withdrawals
On Tuesday Kansas City banks ceased issuing gold for payments or withdrawals. The Bank of Commerce cashier, returning from St. Louis, says banks there will adopt the same policy. bankers justify it by the belief depositors aim to hoard gold for a premium.
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Kanags
Bank of Commerce
St. Louis
General Harrison Won’t Discuss Silver Policy
General Harrison declined to speak on silver, saying the matter requires careful study, full preparation, and a formal speech rather than an interview. He indicated a prepared report will be issued after thorough deliberation.
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Harrison
Prees
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