Georgia Democrats Rally for Free Coinage at Griffin Convention
In Griffin a large Georgia convention gathered with delegates from most counties to back free coinage. Senator Patrick Walach presided and was elected president of the State Bimetallic League as the meeting passed resolutions, adjourned after addressing internal disputes, and set the stage for renewed Democratic unity in support of the standard coinage issue.
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Answer to the Call at Griffin Silver Democratic Convention
Delegates from Habersham Greene Putnam Douglas Richmond Fulton Bibb Cobb and every Georgia district converged on Griffin for a large populist democratic gathering. Speakers including ex Senator Walsh and Senator Morgan urged independence from gold standard dictates while emphasizing silver support and Georgia unity. The crowd totaled near 5000 as Morgan spoke in the grove after Walsh was named permanent chairman.
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Georgians Rally for Silver in Griffin Convention
In Griffin Georgia July 18 delegates assembled in the convention hall for a pro silver rally. Patrick Walsh placed as permanent chairman as Judge J J Hunt opened the session. The meeting featured speeches by Hiram Bell and Hamilton McWhorter among others, with resolutions in favor of free silver and a call to organize a state bimetallic league.
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