Georgia sixth district race prompts withdrawal by Pottle
A third party candidate, Joseph E. Pottle, exits the Sixth District race for Congress after deeming victory impossible. In a Macon Evening News letter he cites personal finances and family duties, praising voters and signaling support for the Democratic Party. The piece notes broader GOP challenges in Georgia and references former candidate positions and local political figures.
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Frat Rownd
Joseph E. Pottle
Congress
Jim Blount
Macon Evening News
Anyonies
People's Party
Georgia
Paans
Lecomies Renan
Democratic Party
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Mssacon
Macon
Brother Moore
Sam
Abe
Tom Watson
Gabriel
Sumter
Moved Into New Quarters by Rogers and Wilder in Americus
The voters of the Racket Store Rogers and Wilder moved their immense stock from the Watts building to a large store in the Pie Piece reel vacated by Aaron. The firm has built a fine business in Americus, starting two years ago in a small Hart building room and expanding with customer attention and printer's ink to occupy a commodious store packed with new and seasonable goods.
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Watts
Aaron
Americus
Hart
Holiday Proclaimed by President Harrison Affects Banks
Friday November eight is declared a legal holiday by the president. Local banks in Americus plan holiday closure and residents consider excursions while others stay to attend the election events. The Democratic executive committee votes to move the mayoral and city offices primary to Tuesday November tenth. Joab Watson, Chairman, Americus, Ga, Oct. 11, 1803. dlw a ad-
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Harrison
Democratic Executive Committee
Americus
Wiayor
Joax Wrrnson
Courtroom clash and fines in city docket
A busy city court session featured Sewers, Johnson, and Alston in Lamar Street matters. Alston paid a $250 fine with Johnson covering his, a rare act of aid. Eugenia Cooper faced charges for a ballroom brawl, paying fine and costs after a public scuffle erupted between Cooper and Katlo amid a crowd. Cotton market notes from New York and Savannah showed light sales and steady prices amid holiday closures. Georgia counties report Democratic majorities and upcoming governor races, while a federal pursuit near Fort Smith involves Deputy Fields killed and Deputy Bowers wounded as outlaws resist. The Atlanta Democratic committee outlines plans for the November campaign.
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Alston
Lamar
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Cooper
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Visiting ministers gather for Macon Presbytery meeting opening sermon tonight
The semi annual Macon Presbytery gathering convenes at the Presbyterian church on Jackson Street with Rev B W Jennings delivering the opening sermon tonight. Delegates from Macon Columbus Cuthbert Albany Thomasville Valdosta Camilla Hawkinsville Fort Valley, Lumpkin Cordele and others expected. The circus arrives next week with Forapaughs big show, elephant spectacle planned in Americus near Plum Street.
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Thomasville
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Sina
Anniversary Day Parade Delights New York City Crowd
New York marks Anniversary Day with flags at the Battery and Central Park, church bells, and a grand military parade led by Gov. McMahon. Over 35,000 spectators line the route as 6,000 militiamen from neighboring states march, alongside regular troops, cadets, and naval units. Notables like Mrs. Grant and Mrs. Cleveland observed, while entertainment news promotes the Two Old Cronies at the opera house October 20.
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West Point Cadets
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Cleveland
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Southern Association Meets to Adjust Cotton Parity
In Atlanta on October 12 a meeting of the Southern and Stesmahlp Association convenes at the Rqnltable building to discuss adjusting cotton percentages and territory. Railroad interests are noted as already actively involved in the proceedings.
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