14 Sep 1880
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1880
Page
1
The Weekly Banner calls for Norwood and Colquitt votes amid Georgia party divisions. It cites support, criticism of Democratic infighting, and contrasts traditional political eloquence with modern slang in a broad, partisan discussion.
In the Las Grange congressional convention Albert H. Cox urged self sacrifice for harmony over party divisiveness while Colquitt defenders insisted on immediate nomination. Cox spoke after forty ballots, Colquitt supporters demandeduny ultimatum, and tensions rose as unity gave way to discord.
A campaign summary outlines tensions within Georgia’s Democratic Party during Alfred H. Colquitt’s term. It cites party unity under James M. Smith and a later fragmentation marked by factional conflicts, alleged improper payments, and a push for reform and Norwood’s leadership against entrenched interests.
A editorial endorsement urging support for Thomas M. Norwood of Chatham County as Georgia’s governor. The piece lauds Norwood’s fortitude, independence, and service including U S Senate tenure, noting his integrity, experience, and resistance to corruption. It frames the choice as individual, urging Norwood as the strong people’s candidate.
A fragmented Georgia press debate centers on party principles over men as Governor Colquitt faces pressure. Editorials from Sumter, Walton, Albany, Greene, and Savannah urge unity, endorse Norwood, and push education and reform while criticizing Colquitt and party factions.
Posrnesville Registery critiques Mr Bell in a defense of his long service and ability while noting his lack of personal magnetism. The piece argues his intellect is solid but he fails to galvanize rival minds to support his measures.
In the ninth district factions push for free voter choice against convention dictated names. Advocates say people can choose better than an inner circle can select. remarks cite 1875 Hill election and Speer campaign as proof of independent sentiment in districts.
A sermon by Rev. A Campbell of Columbus critiques public praise of immoral figures. It argues communal complicity shapes youth morals, warning that honoring vice can promote aspiration and corruption, with warnings echoed across Southern society.
A fragmentary letter to the editor discusses a politician's actions and public trust amid confusion in city governance. The text hints at competing factions and looming pressure from state authorities, with residents urged to scrutinize officials and demand accountability.
The readable lines describe a fragmented polyglot passage with references to brightness symbolism and political discussions. No clear event, people, places, or dates are identifiable from the legible content. The text appears as garbled OCR noise rather than a coherent news item.
At a Georgia party convention candidates faced a deadlock under the two thirds rule. Col James Gardner withdrew his name, a move described as preserving the party and securing a nomination for a state state from the era.
A garbled text recalls Winfield Scott and other Union leaders with scattered phrases about presidents and generals. References hint at Halleck's possible state role and a stalled transition, but details are obscured by OCR errors.
The piece from Sunny Side Press touts an unnamed actor’s performance as the best seen, describing a theater scene with elaborate but garbled details. It mentions a hotel setting, baskets of flowers, and a childlike, astonished reaction, all conveyed in unclear phrasing.
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