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Newspaper
Cedartown Express
Location
Cedartown, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1878
Page
2
Local newspapers quote Dr Melton and critique political figures as Ohio and Kentucky tensions rise. Cincinnati and Covington dispute coverage while indpendent factions press for position. The Covington Star cites farmers on cotton prices and the Albany News defends party unity amid accusations of endorsements and split loyalties.
The text urges an honest election in the Seventh district on the upcoming November day. It calls for preparation by county officials, accurate voter lists, and end to fraudulent voting. It proposes one official per polling place and alphabetical voter rolls drawn from county records to ensure fair casting.
A Georgia letter condemns alleged 1876 election frauds and urges unity among Democrats. It cites Dr. Felton, criticizes opponents, and presents a table from the comptroller general’s report showing county vote tallies for the presidential race. The writer urges consolidation and warns against independent splits, stressing loyalty to the Democratic cause and the need to secure victory in upcoming contests.
The table exposes majorities in eight Dabney counties that exceed their polls by 2399 votes while six Pelton counties show a larger white vote, implying black turnout altered results. It argues the white majority was defeated by black votes and urges public action, rebuke of Dabney, and defense of honest voters.
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