Georgia counties resist plan to end county unit rule
The letter denounces a state committee move to abolish minority representation in Georgia elections. It warns that the presidential primary could allow ten large counties to dominate 136 smaller ones, stripping country counties of their constitutional power and prompting a public backlash as in a four year-old revolt. Community leaders like Cox Hutchens and Watson had previously spearheaded opposition to the device.
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Georgia
Woodrow W Wilson
Georgi
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Albert H. Cox
Rufe” Hutchens
Oscar Underwood
Thomas E. Watson
Joseph M. Brown
Constitution
Macon Telegraph
Augusta, Chronicle
Rome Tribune
Athens Banner
Emenes Chan Aaister
Smith Committee
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E. Watson
Watson denounces Georgia county unit plan shift
Thomson Ga special service reports Thomas E Watson condemns the state executive committee for abolishing the county unit plan for nominations. He warns of despotic majorities versus minority rights and vows to defeat the committee in May.
Awakening Voters Reject Muzzle Despite Threats to Liberty
The Atlanta Constitution writes that a awakened people resist efforts to muzzle thousands of voters. It urges residents to defend personal liberties and electoral integrity against a conspiracy claiming that might makes right and that free expression is under attack.
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Pia
Georgi
Atlanta Constitution
Underwood Named Democratic Presidential Campaign Leader in Georgia
Hon Oscar W Underwood of Alabama is presented as Democratic nominee campaign manager in Georgia. The note calls him leader of the party in Congress and in charge of tariff legislation seen as a key issue for the national election.
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Alabama
Georgia
Jeader
Congress
Sans
Vernon Society Banquet to Feature Prominent Speakers
Special to the Banner reports the Vernon Society of New York will hold its annual banquet tomorrow night at the Hotel Astor with a string of notable speakers. Vermont Governor John A. Mena, Interstate Commerce Commissioner C. A. Prouty, Rock Island President Robert Walker, and Connecticut Railroad Commissioner John H. Hale are listed among the expected guests.
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Vernon Society
Amon
John
A. ‘Mena
Ceernor
Vermont
C. A. Prouty
Interstate Commerce Commission
Robert Walker
Rock Island Railroad
A John, H. Hale
Hotel Astor
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