Disposition of a Resolution at a July 23 Convention
A July 23 convention in Dovavasviter Ga debated Colonel Joe James’s resolution endorsing General Gordon for the U S Senate and culminating in a vocal split. Delegates largely backed Nesbitt for agriculture commissioner while Gordon attracted mixed support amid factional tensions and internal campaign maneuvering among Whutfield, Humbert, and others.
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Jooames
Gordon
Dovavasviter Ga
Conventio
Northen
Lavingaton
Phil Cook
Wight Hardemin
Lester
Snelson
Smite
Nesbitt
Pomms Ollor
Interst
Joe James Itwan
James
Lini Itiwa
United States Sonnie
General Gordon
Senate
Ancorgi
Ecudercinens
Thor
Endre Gordon
Lev
Jon Tan
Wilcox County voters face removal of courthouse site vote
Special report detailing Wilcox County Democratic executive committee moves to place a county site removal proposition on July ballot. Candidates for governor, legislature, sheriff, tax collector, and other offices are listed amid local political activity and a Clayton County state senate suggestion.
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Spemal
Rommites
Wilcox County
Northen
James H Deanard
W Taylor
Wits
Primary Race Shapes Morgan County Politics
In Morgan County, a tight contest for party delegates to the congressional and senatorial conventions unfolds. Rumors of an independent candidate against Bx. Barney circulate amid a heated local primary plan. Delegates will be chosen by primary on August 4 with a court house gathering scheduled for July 26.
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Whutfield
Hamber Beme
Mirrocr Mtr
Speeru J
Abe Gallant
Bruny
Leola
Shane
Ramer
Humber
Anibl
Bea
Anel Whitheld
Humbert
Peli Rong
Cornel W Bith
Thiten
Morgan County
Ter
John Burney
WR. Musta
Mustin
Burne
Madison
Barney
Statehouse
Morgan
Northen
Nesbitt
Lester
Cook
Wright
Hardeman
Traonk Leverett
Macon
Court House
HN Y
Afuon Findlays
Godfrey
Tod
Tospin
bin L
George
Wilkinsville
Dimes R Tyle
Tay Coxs Thorson
Frank Colley Carri
Hart
Waslington
Kuch
Horwaodls
Norwood Challenges Lester in First District Political Rift
In Bavarian Georgia on July 2 special dispatches report ex Congressman Thomas M. Norwood plans to oppose Colonel Rufus Lester for re election in the first district. Norwood’s backers reveal no prior warning of a run, while Lester’s supporters brace for a tense convention fight as alliance factions and local delegates shift loyalties in Emanuel Tatnan and Wayne counties.
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Bavarian
Thomas M. Norwood
Rufus Lester
Norwood
Emanuel
Tatnall
Tatnad
Lester
Mnorwoon
Bryan
Ware
Tierce
John C Nichols
Worwood
Washington
Gordon
W W Gordon
Congressional Executive Committee
Graham
Appling
Mershon
Steet
Hum
Fueree
Wayne
Alliance
Bukloch
Georgia Style Political Ballot and Primary Returns
Fragmented text outlines primary election results and party posts across multiple counties. Mentions Governor candidates W J Northen and George W Tester, Comptroller W A Wight, Secretary Phil Cook, and others. Notes adjourned executive committee, a mass meeting, and endorsements in Hart and Houston counties with several local officials named.
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Tom Glenn
Hanrwart
Spematt
Hart County
W J Northen
Cgaerge
W Tester
W A. Wight
U Hardeman
Phil Cook
Appenhare
R T Neatutt
FL Calley
Thurry-Arat
F B Hodges
James F White Thern
Nesbitt
Hooto
John T. Glenn
Bakes
Primary results and party canvass tensions in Georgia counties
In Corownns on July 25, Muscogee and nearby counties reported Grimes leading Harris in the Columbus primary with about a two to one margin. Colum born totals show Crines’s broad support while Watkins and Barnes vie for votes across Lincoln Jefferson and Burke. Stewart withdraws from a congressional race as party rivalries intensify ahead of August conventions.
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Muscogee
Columbus
Grimtesy
Henry It Harris
Grines
Huns
Musenges
Avovert
Columbia
Watson
McDufie
Glascock
Richmond
Barnes
Washington
Lincoln
Jefferson
Burke
Local notes and trades from Atlanta district scene
A mixed page itemizes political reflections on a leader's restraint, a shipment of English guns with ejector mechanisms, park events at Grant Park with Zouave band plans, and a Georgia emancipation narrative. It also covers horticultural society activities, gas line work along Inman Park, a charity Sunday school concert, and attorney Mr Moyers traveling for professional business.
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Firmen Park
Atlanta Gas Light Company
Meballis
Alliance Assembly Urges State School Reform and Local Action
The Alliance Assembly of the thirty fourth senatorial district met at Maydon's seminary Edgewood to press comprehensive school reform. It calls for longer terms better teachers uniform textbooks by southern authors and selective funding for white students while extending local control and governance for school districts. The body also endorses transportation improvements and forbids force bills while adjourned with a large barbecue and social gathering at the seminary grounds.
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Allience Assembly
Maydon
Edgewood
Henry County
W M Combs
J W Andrews
Gwinnett
General Assembly
Stein
Superior Court
Board of Education
Hayig
Georgia
Carolina and Northern Rairoad
Richmond and Denville
Ur County
Carolia
Arecesut
Anan Fack
Attar
DU Slow
Olid
Dr Maysen
Steward
Colonel Tank
Wie LA Wilder
Powell
Exa EH Taber
Grant Syn Company
Peachtree
Glisa
Does Your Cake Dry Up Quickly Cleveland’s Superior Baking Powder
Housekeepers warned against adulterated powders and urged use of Cleveland's Superior Baking Powder praised for keeping bread and cake moist and sweet. Official reports claim it is the strongest pure cream of tartar powder, yielding wholesome, palatable results.
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Cleveland
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