The South Aroused Against Force Bill Endorses Constitutions Battle
A large Atlanta meeting urged united southern action to oppose the Force Bill. Governors and chamber leaders discuss mobilizing business groups, with Clark Howell confirming support for a southern convention to pressure Congress. Messages from Richmond to Augusta and Montgomery call for immediate united action to protest the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Howell
New Orleans
Contium
Enmrranlinin
Conventin
Willade
Peruny
Orthern
Amber
Contii Aul
Aitu
Alfareoa Sterotars
Fachmond
Bicewary
Gabnel Jamet Farrell
Tachmon
Clanter of Commerce
Altera
Cisensaion
Taige Chrisman
Randolph Colousi
Fu Cell
Conoia Cocke
Chastian
Wiilst
Redmond Chamber of Commerce
Richmond
Atlanta
United
Birminghem
Minnrewin Ala
Cinch Howell Momning Kéitor
Chamber of Commerce
Lynchburg
United Action
Tystrwirg
United Eut
Wreaks Freshent Board of Trade Augusta
Alguats Ga
Clas Howes
Coustinnan
Southern business leaders urge unified south in force bill debate
Governor Gordon defends the measure as needed for election integrity while warning it is sectional and risks federal overreach. Alabama Republicans plan mass protest against the vote act with a rally and potential boycotts as northern cities weigh the bill's implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Valadelpha
Gordon
Philadelpha
Fedral Supervisors Ag
South
Tm Tseh
Massach
Arkansas
Lexas
Suverty
Clacton
Lowe
J &B
Gornow
Debate Over the Force Bill Dominates Southern and Northern States
Amid widespread discussion the constitutional question of the force bill dominates debates in New York and Washington. Democratic and Republican leaders in the North and South clash over potential retaliation, boycotts, and the bill’s impact on commerce and political power as lawmakers weigh strategies and public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dart
Tlonta
P Gowen Welich
Thoul
Min
Bulock
Ealing
Weetma
Lambert Diyenss
Tney
Oygmal Gorden
Torald
Bucn
New York
Eyrto
Georg
Mile
Moss
Posad
Amos Cunmings
Amos Cummings
South
House .of Representatives
Muomerpal Assembly
Pare
National Assembly
Heg Lard Men Hear Another Chance From Speaker Reed
The speaker proposes a two day lobby session to push the Jard bill, backed by Boston pork interests, despite southern opposition fearing harm to cotton seed industries and farmers. southern lawmakers brace for a fight amid hopes of passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasurmartoy
Reed
Pure & Go
Boston
Ull
Sares Christinas
Farmers for the Boycott Urge Unified Action in Georgia
The Farmers for the Boycott movement gathers in Georgia to oppose a force bill. Prominent farmers pledge to resist gun or machinery purchases from firms with representatives voting for the measure. Alliances plan resolutions urging boycott and political action to influence southern states and boycott farm equipment until the bill is defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forr Varcey
Speal
Tom
Congress
Ugam
Atlanta Artillery
Artilerymen
United States Senate
Mason and Dixons
United States
Constitution Speaks and Boycott Debate Spurs Georgia
A July meeting at the county courthouse discussed editorial calls and a proposed boycott of northern goods in response to Reconstruction policies. Editors and locals praised the stance as a defense of Southern prerogatives, urging self reliance, economic retaliation, and white leadership while defending the state’s future amid national policy pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speen
Court House
With & S
Tedbetter
B Russell
Col J I Barton
Bundays
Coxstirurioy
Sj Coches
Woo Lunn
Colesan E & Puswell
Georga
Mises
Georgia
South
Speer
GaomasviLer
Reukeas
Home Vale
Gaxroy
Avath
National Treasury
Letter and public notices on force bill debate in the South
A fragment of letters and editorials from Georgia and Athens discuss support for the force bill. Businessmen RG Clark of Rome and a Georgia bank president express readiness to oppose federal measures and coordinate with Southern peers. The Athens editor laments Republican interference, urges southern unity, and cites trade pressure, boycotts, and calls for resistance. Leaders in Atlanta endorse delaying northern purchases and enforcing Southern production amid ongoing political tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Honouros
Presa Commercial and Industrial Association
Savannah
Sivasvin
Clark Howell
Southern Buniies
United Aelian
Havas Fres Dent Board of Trade
Clark
Foster
Forimyscit
Republican Am
Bill
Wyuna
Commerce
Gordon S
Wasmaron
Speaal
Civil Service Commissioners
South Wall
Georgia
L East
Biscott Hier
Winrr Schiem Serrmas
Keiters Constitutien
Geon
Snes
Witermp Place
Also Mentioned on This Page
Movay
Salr
Havermen
Crizens
Luuven
Atabama
Laniani
Repubicius
Husaly
Agaiust
Smith
Tuuston
W H Hunter
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Alabams
Wldiesa
Sunate
Minneapolis
Bi Paul
Eda Stevens
Rureau
St Paul
Stevens
Suble
Gaursvinen
Taither Hughtower
Daniel Hightower
Lima
Enis County
Splace
Judge Crisps Haney
Carehus
Acionin
Ohio
Talas
Onhwarte
Stragoesros Commercial
Farners
Colquitt
George
Senate
House
Thomas B Reed
Macan
Tha
Charles F Crisp
Hoar Spoon
Dally Chandler
Jehu Shouman
Walcott Teil
Prnmb
Feaders
Slyatom Ingrels
Yngalis
Damacmt
Ingalls
Haxever Reed
Harnson
Sherman
Teller
Eel
Atlantas
Cengua
Porter
Alabama
Oates
Montgomery
Herbert
M Hum
Waarixerow
Tou Hfart
Tol Plople
Hpas
Wargland
Mason Ant Dixon Site
Tins
Wee Bros
Athens
Cossiiy
Harnsen
Tima
Loycott Wilders
Norti
Ubn
Laos
Republican Party
Win Gentin
Ibfordayg
Falltn
Captain Ledyard
Mowroonmay Avs
E_ YD Ledyard
Florence
Captan Bedyard
Jeff Montgomery
Broughet Montgomery
Laurenburg
Moxicowm
Speermt
Jol Toule
Montgomery Steam Bakery Company
Hugh Gallagher
Carr Steam Bakery
Toole
Gallagher
Cnto
Cal
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!