Third Congressional district contest heats Georgia politics
The Perry Home Journal notes that Hon. F Criep would win more votes in the Third Congressional district than McArthur, praising Criep as a better candidate. The Americas and Atlanta discussions touch on Bacon Gordon prospects, Civil Service reform disputes, Bowdoin College admissions uproar, and San Francisco consul comments denying plans to deport Chinese workers.
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F. Criep
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McArthur
Crisp
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Perry Home Journal
A Georgian Congressman Receives Public Praise for Courtesy
The Norfolk Virginian lauds Charles F. Crisp of the Third Georgia District for a measured personal explanation after a heated Pacific Railroad debate. Crisp apologized for unparliamentary language toward Indiana's Mr. Holman, expressing regret and a wish to honor respectful conduct in Congress.
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Norfolk Virginian
Charles F. Crisp
Georgia
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Indiana
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A Grave Mistake Opinion on Congressional Service
The Savannah News argues choosing representatives should focus on ability, integrity, and industry rather than seniority or popularity. It urges keeping proven good Congressmen and removing those unworthy, even to the point of retirement or defeat, and notes a Maine divorce case and Liberty statue progress as unrelated updates.
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Savannah News
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Atlanta and Hawkinsville rail route debate in Georgia paper
The Journal outlines competing rail routes for Southwest Georgia linking Atlanta with Americus via Vienna Abbeville and Perry Fort Valley. It argues a Americus to Americus route via Abbeville would open rich eastern Sumter Dooly Wilcox lands, boost river traffic on the Chattahoochee, and provide a sea outlet through Brunswick. It endorses a people-owned narrow gauge plan and cites Bruns wick & Western ties, plus potential freight competition to Atlanta and East.
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Perry
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Atlanta Journal
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Zebulon
Thomaston
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Americus
Macon
Savannah
Central
Sumter
Dooly
Wilcox
Hawa
Kkinsville
Terriory
Bronswick & Western
Isabella
Brunswick
Amerous
Americas
Montgom County Voices Support for Gordon and Crisp
In Montgomery County Georgia residents criticize the county courthouse balloting on last Monday for Bacon and McArthur delegates. They express strong backing for Gen John B Gordon for governor and Hon Charles F Crisp for Congress, praising their integrity and urging voters to favor the South’s heroes over political operatives.
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God
Court House
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Foster Blodgett
United States
Georgia
John B. Gordon
Charles F. Crisp
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Crisp
Congress
South
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Sumter
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Congressman Crisp
Montgomery County
Gubernatorial race letter favors Gen Gordon over Crisp
A Georgia column argues Gen Gordon has greater ability than Crisp and attacks his rival’s education and loyalty. The writer recalls Crisp’s Bullock Legislature past as an ox driver and questions McArthur’s integrity while urging Atlanta Constitution to publish the full communication. The aim is to inform delegates ahead of the gubernatorial convention.
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United States
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