Georgia Judge Denounces Republicans in Turpin Case
Judge Crisp of Georgia delivered a lengthy speech in the Alabama McDuffie Turpin contested election case. He praised Louis W. Turpin, a Democrat occupying the seat, and argued the district’s voters favored his renomination. He criticized Reed’s party policy on counting and certifying elections, while Democrats cheered throughout.
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Illinois Democrats predict victory in November convention
Illinois Democrats convene in Springfield as Delos Phelps calls the meeting to order and forecasts a November triumph if candidates unite. The convention, with 474 delegates including 22 from Cook County, endorses John M Palmer for Senate, marking a first since Lincolns era. Local aims include State treasurer and university trustees contests, with a Chicago candidate likely if solid delegation forms. The Albany paper notes farmer tensions hinting at a dark horse candidate.
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John M. Palmer
United States Senate
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Turpin Ousted by House in Alabama Race
The House voted 130 to 113 to unseat Turpin of Alabama's 7th district and sworn in McDuffe. Advised by Mr. Clements, Turpin faces a tough re election. Spalding Alliancemen back Judge Stewart suggesting his renomination. Weather is hot and Congress is largely idle with sessions likely into September.
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Honor to whom honor is due for Felder's work
John W Indianapolis. Americus letter praises Mayor John B Felder for pioneering waterworks gas works and electric street railway. He credits Felder with sanitary sewer adoption, a planned new public school and city hall, and attracting foreign capital. Wades through personal sacrifice, noting Felder neglected private business while public projects advanced Americus. Dated Americus June 2.
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Livingston fate unclear on future candidacy
Atlanta June 2 special report says Col. Livingston has not decided whether to accept the farmers’ standard bearer role for the coming gubernatorial race or run for Congress in the Fifth district. He is still weighing his options and has not reached a decision.
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Fulton County Alliance Backs Livingston for Governor
In Atlanta May 31 the Fulton County Alliance endorsed Col. Livingston for governor and urged Judge Henderson to run for Commissioner of Agriculture. A separate item notes Ingalls invited to repeat Gettysburg speech, with a telegram from Jno Williams urging inclusion in Rough and Ready district. Also a cluttered ad line promoting Turkish Sugar Art and a local price tag.
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Jones Nominated on First Ballot at Alabama Convention
Governor Jones of Montgomery nominated on the first ballot at the Alabama convention held in Montgomery May 31. Col. Thomas G. Jones, born 1884 in Macon Georgia, with a Civil War record and later roles as aid to Confederate General Gordon, practicing lawyer, and former speaker of the Alabama House, is the nominee.
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Andersonville Stockade Becomes G A R Park Site
The Grand Army of the Republic in Georgia completed the purchase of the old Andersonville prison land. Instead of reerecting the stockade, the site will be turned into a park with a clubhouse and a 60 foot wide drive. The aim is recreation and reconciliation, removing all traces of the former prison.
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Georgia Melons Supply To Grow With Season
The Georgia melon crop will move Saturday and rise to large quantities next week. About 29 000 acres are planted and yields are expected to be large and quality prime. Melons move by rail and steamship to major northern and western markets with Savannah and surrounding belts leading production. Prices start high but should drop as supply increases, with Georgia melons commanding demand across the United States and Canada.
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Congress and campaign chatter from Washington
From Washington special to Reconner D C June 2 Senator Colquitt is absent in New York. The Branewick Times attack on the Senator creates a sensation here. Ingalls plans a big Richmond demonstration speech soon with no date set. Congressman Stewart is at home mending fences. Clem ents will follow in a few days. The Chicamauga park bill heads to the Senate military affairs committee for reporting this week. The Senate finance committee probes the McKinley bill. Reed says Congress cannot depart before August 1. McAdoo Springer and Breckenridge will speak at a tariff reform meeting in Philadelphia tomorrow night. Tagalls meets Wanamaker seeking the Richmond postmaster who closed his office during the Lee memorial. R M C
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Sam W Small elected president of Methodist University
Rev. Sam W. Small has been elected President of the Methodist University at Ogden Utah and will likely move there with his family. The change ends his bid for the state legislature and shifts him back to active Methodist church work, per Advices to Mothers.
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The New Road and Americus Growth Prospects
The County Commissioners yesterday considered building a new road to Smithville starting at Mr A C Bells place opposite Forrest street crossing the Muckabee near the Central road trestle to cut off McCrarys hill. They will proceed if Forrest street is extended through Mr Bells property. Americus attracts capitalists as Inter State Building and Loan Association plans a local board, signaling real estate value in our city. Also noted is Cooxs Pharmacy advertising Camphoria moth destroyer, with Pineapple Bonbons from Fleetwood and Russell.
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