Democratic convention nominates Terrell for governor in heated session
Georgia Democrats at the Kimball chose Joseph M. Terrell as their gubernatorial nominee over Estill and Guerry by 196 to 82 and 66 votes. The party endorsed local option liquor law and elected E T Brown as permanent chairman amid crowded, hot conditions with delegates from multiple counties.
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Terrell Addresses Georgia Convention for Governor Nomination
Hon J T Brown presides as convention chair. Terrell delivers a forceful Georgia governor nomination speech endorsing the platform, pledging faithful execution of duties and merit based appointments. Brown accepts state chairmanship, praising party unity and brighter prospects in national politics. Continued on Third Page.
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J. T. Brown
John B. Ross
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Democratic Platform Endorses Local Option Policy in Georgia
The Georgia Democratic State Convention endorsed local option and the separation of liquor questions from politics. Hon. J. M. Terrell helped draft the platform pledging nonpartisan temperance policy, with committee work detailing district representation and a subcommittee process to refine resolutions for the platform. The aim is to present a united campaign stance for the governorship based on state-wide approval.
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Clarence Wilson
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H. A. Hall
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J. D. Little
Muscogee
Evan P. Howell
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J. J. Flynt
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J. T. Alien
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R. T. Fouche
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J. H. Sanders
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Hamilton McWhorter
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Habersham
J. W. H. Underwood
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Martin V. Calvin
Richmond
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W. G. West
Lowndes
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Brandon
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Oglethorpe
Georgia Democratic Platform Adopts Unified State Program
The Georgia Democratic convention endorses a united platform pledging protection of life liberty and property for all residents. It calls for fair taxation with constitutional limits, improved public schools, fair treatment of labor and capital, separation of temperance from politics, anti trust and anti subsidy stances, and support for honest economical governance. It invites all voters to join in electing the party nominees.
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Party Control Good Handed As Georgia Convention Chooses Committee
The convention selected a new Democratic executive committee structure, naming three members from each district and four at large. Fulton district leadership outlines the shift, with Hon. EH. T. Brown to chair the state committee and M. J. Yeomans as temporary chair. Districts provide detailed member lists including leaders from Cobb, Muscogee, Decatur, and Fulton among others.
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Glynn
Nominations From State Convention Announced
The convention nominated candidates for governor and other offices by acclaim. Key picks: Governor J. M. Terrell Attorney General John C. Hart Comptroller William A. Wright Secretary of State Phil Cook Agriculture O. B. Stevens Prison Commissioner Thomas Eason State Treasurer Robert E. Park School Commissioner W. B. Merritt and multiple circuit judges and solicitors general including Samuel Lumpkin A. J. Cobb Paul Seabrook L Kenan and others Senator A. S. Claye was commended for United States senator.
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Phil Cook
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A. J. Cobb
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Solicitor General
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Blue Ridge
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Brunswick
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Pope Barrow
Flint
E. J. Reagan
Macon
W. H. Felton, Jr
William Brunson
S. D. Evans
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J. J. Kimsey
W. A. Charters
Ocmulgee
Gray Lewis
Joe Pottle
Pataula
H. Cc. Sheffield
Rome
W. M. Henry
Southern Circuit
R Mitchell
Tallapoosa
Charles Bartlett
T. A. Fielder
Western Circuit
R. B. Russell
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