05 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1897
Page
1
Nov 4 reports a proposed combine between Hanna faction Republicans and Democrats to defeat Hanna for the Senate. Factional treachery and caucus maneuvers loom, with close counties and Summit county pivotal. Headquarters monitor results as fatigue from contested races grows.
Telegram from Senator Hanna calls results an off year with no clear issue for Democrats in New York. Rev Dr Parkhurst decries Tammany influence and urges clergy to defend morality. Depew says New York results align with his fears, noting no national significance but weak Republican cross-state turnout. Senator Thurston believes New York signals no presidential push for silver and bimetallism.
Nov. 4 dispatch reports corrected Talbot county returns electing a Republican delegation headed by Toll with a 2 vote margin over Democrats Orem and Leonard, while Woodall (Rep.) tied Toll. Calvert, Washington, Caroline, Montgomery counties show mixed results for Republicans. statewide shifts indicate a GOP majority in the lower house pending final tally.
The house opens with a dispute over the Phintay interview alleging privileged communication about antifootball law. A committee inquiry is ordered. A separate push seeks to place local quarantine under marine service. A proposed legal holiday for Davis is debated. Senate may act Friday on prohibition bill amid lengthy speeches. Harvil trial in Jackson County captures attention as Wright’s death scrutiny continues. Frosts and quarantine relief hint at evolving North Alabama conditions.
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