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Newspaper
Waycross Headlight
Location
Waycross, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1886
Page
4
The article discusses John B. Gordon's apparent victory in the gubernatorial contest, mentions Alabama prohibitionists' nominations, and notes widespread political commentary in Georgia. It references reform platforms, public sentiment, and local editorials urging support for Gordon and fellow candidates amid a charged 1880s political landscape.
The Ware Clinch and Coffee counties convention nominated B. F. Sirmans for Senator from the 5th district after a 2 ballot vote that ended 81 to 29. The meeting endorsed the current railroad commission and urged opposition to any changes. A notification letter from the committee urged Sirmans to accept and share views via the Waycross Hrap Light.
DuPont Georgia July 12 1886 letters from W H Love Jesse E Butler J M Purdom committee nominating convention senator district in response to nomination for Senatorial honors expresses readiness to serve faithfully if confirmed at polls and pledges to act in best interest of constituents and party on leading issues including judgeship of Brunswick Se
In a rotation rule system for the 5th District Clinch County delegates chose a Senate candidate. Sixteen backed H A Mattox and four backed F B Sirmans, but Coffee County delegates diverged, denying Mattox the endorsement. The dispute centers on the majority rule versus rotation, with Clinch and allies arguing for Mattox.
Leave Waycross about 4 o clock in the morning and reach Brunswick by 7 to 8 AM where a boat will be at the wharf ready to carry all who wish to go to Cumberland Island. Some may stay in Brunswick for one dollar roundtrip. The Headlight notes Brunswick as a city with many points of interest and invites a gala day for the public.
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