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08 Jun 1880

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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1880

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2

Georgia Politics and Brown Colquitt Debates Roil State

The text surveys Georgia political drama around Governor Colquitt’s appointment of Governor Brown to the U.S. Senate, opposition by Democrats, and national commentary. It notes calls for Brown’s leadership, criticism of Reconstruction policy, and concerns over party unity amid personal finance troubles and public sentiment. It includes quotes attributed to figures like Gordon, Brown, and Colquitt, and mentions a flood’s economic impact on counties.

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General Gordon Brown United States Gordon Colquitt Orgia Democracy Judas Jon Brown Georgia Beatrice Ord Daughier Washington Joe Dale Coal Mines Columbus Enquirer Bickerstaff Uchee Thomas Perry Senator Brown Savannah Hill Senate Eae United States Senate South Sagacious Moen Democratic Party Joseph E.brown Democratic Party of Colgmtt Hayes Amert Stedl Atlant Alies Grantles Jena Dam Ioaeros Perry Peter Ark Mark-‘Tnin George Bancroft Felton Fish Commission Savannah River Augusta Chattahoochee Iceville Avlanta Oconee Ocmulgee Louisville Nashville Great Southern Clark Mills Joseph E. Johnston South Carolina New York Indiana North Carolina Jones Davis Angussta Enterprise Mills Lilley Mille A. T. Oliver Americus West Point Whittaker New York City New York State Westchester Richmond Long Island Chicago Bob Inger‘soll
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Political Movement Sparks Independent Criticism in Georgia

The piece attacks Independent accusations against rings and thimble riggers in Georgia politics, cites Emory Speer and Joe Brown, and notes Edwards with party shifts. It critiques Governor Colquitt and Brown, cites newspapers like Warrenton Clipper and Quitman Reporter, and contrasts past votes with current praise of Brown by Gordon.

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Emory Speer Jeff Atlanta Washington Joe Brown Warrenton Clipper Quitman Thees Newcombs Brown-Colquitt Wgan Colquitt Simon Pure Calquitt Nemcomb-Brown-Colquitt
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Georgia papers laud Treasurer Renfroe amid political tempests

A chorus of Georgia papers praise State Treasurer J. W. Renfroe as efficient and honest while noting his reluctance to speak against critics. The clippings recount endorsements from Rome, Quitman, and Augusta papers, discuss his administration, and cite letters from business leaders urging renomination.

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J. W. Renfroe Legion C. Nultings Aswick Seaport Renfroe Georgia Augusta Vane Louisville M. A. Daniel Sriiaty HH. H. Linton Lax J. A. Browning LARKE Court Horse Athens Clarke County Segal Barber Street Trefence D. Mitchell H.H. Linton Va. S Clavan Barrow Xa'd Deceas'd Neas Bistay Ole Ee Ae Jackson
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Torapay Jewel Cyrgiad Fae Dasadem Grant Blaine Sherman Edmunds Washburne Windom Garfield Hartramt Heaven A. H. Stephens Cincinnati Eugene Speer J. N. Hudson Schley Co 18Th Enquirer Sun Colquitts Brown U.S Levinla Tue Martin J. Crawsons O.A. Dacor Joseph B. Cumming Gov. Brown J. H. Rucker Clarke Conty Rucher Atlanta Constitution Utivd Hoffian Hoffan Puust Reed Bill Skyles Rewoone Gov Brown Mewcomb Newcomb Lespeaks Southern Mutual Insurance Company Southern Snch Wilkerson Indepéndénta S Warien Myyor New Voiax American Medical Iad Association Ena The Baynes Rufus B. Bullock Bullock Supreme Court Electoral Commission Electoral Commission, Heaped Unmeasured Calumny Upon General Gordon Rome Or Bon, J. W. Renfece Wwerlon Methodist General Conference National Repository Southern Advocate Pacific Coast Advocate St. Louis Advocate Golden Hours Charleston Johnson Haygood California Vasgar College Egypt Florida Congress W.R. Murphey Barnesville Forsyth Muscogee David Davis Seymour Springfield Iasy Bunday Episcopal Church of the West Robertson Bu Tours Tha Bowl Atlask General Assembly Secretary of State Auarta Athens, Georgia Young L. G. Harris Stevens Thomas Brom Snead & Co V. W. Skiff Gaces Madison Augustus Reese J.G.B Knight BE. W. Harris J. C Blackburn Madisonian E. Heyser Superior Court Thomason Munson Aplém Asa M. Jackson Benjamin F.culp Tanac Moon Asa M. J Joux Surra Va. Clark Superior Court Baan Smith Smith County of Clarke State of Saah Smith Duo Hu Yea Co Ee Mo Hittren C. Sas R. Lye Joan I. Hugarxs Jeorgia—Cranx Corwin Richard R. Soulter Louisa A. Welch Clark County Athers Shoui Creek R. K. Heaves W. Andersson William Bdtler Jeance Thomas A Athen Clark | Prince Jounty Jou Montgomery A. H. Chandler H. Ho Linton T. C L. Barnard Fl. Fu J A. Browning Tow Pier City of Said Lurdeman Paditora Maid Vane Wileey Hood Athwar Geogia Stres Wm. Brigs Houston Justice Court Fi M. Cox Lill & Thompson Wiley F. Hood Jos. K. Kenny L. Spownikg Sherlir Nan Lester I. N. Lester Jhow J. C. Wilkins Geo Uris Wwe Daiy and Wekly the State News Department Ant Oman the Daily Bels Incrensa 7
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