Felton County Race Hears Speculation on Majorities
A fragmentary letter to the Felton area contends Judge Later should win by 2600 votes, arguing Polk must compensate for other counties. The author hints at canvassing in Marietta and mocks political figures, suggesting voter turnout issues and calling out political figures.
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Ohio
Polk
Fullon
Marietta
Richneas
Couriet
Felton
Richard
Pole
Ald
Kuhmrlee Croek
Rockinart
Mall Bridge
Incheon
Holm
Inehea Indiamatar
Cedar Creek
Nuh
New Caunes
Lave Spring Tong
Moses
P. Hewall
Yellow fever spreads as frost seen as only hope, cities plead
Reports indicate a deadly fever advancing through New Orleans, Vicksburg, Memphis, Granada, and other towns with thousands dead in urban areas. The only apparent remedy is rapid frost, while northern and western cities mobilize aid in response to the crisis.
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New Olewna
Vicksburg
Memplla
Granada
Political Uproar and Allegations Stirring the Ringgold Convention
The text lampoons the Ringgold Convention as political bumblers who claim to wield power over Congress. It mocks figures like W. F. Darden and G. W. Morgan, argues a hospital drove political love, and questions Willam Wofford’s and Gov. Johnson’s integrity while accusing various locals of seeki1ng sinecures and improper influence.
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Felton
W. F. Darden
Wi. Hogg
G. W. Morgan
John L. Branch
Lyon
B.f. Bsungery
Z. UW. Hargrove
H. C. Willingham
William ‘Vatu Wofford
hont-Hokinge
Thie
Deestrick
Peenauey
V- Johnson
Tudor Gulluak
Ben
Conley
Atlonta
Felton and Feltons Legacy in Georgia Politics
In a Cartersville Free Press column, readers see barbed extracts about Dr. Felton and his opponents. The piece notes Felton’s past Grand Jury stance against extravagance, mocks opponents, and recalls Reconstruction-era insults and hardships that shaped political loyalties, while criticizing campaign tactics and support for Felton.
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Cartersville
Bartow
Jay
Dr. Felton
Felton Stould
Evidence of Desperation from the Rome Courier
The Rome Courier reports a controversy over a Parson’s claim that Judge Lester offered Mr Zack Hargrove money to sway votes among Black voters. The North Georgia Citizen counters, saying Dr Felton cannot prove the accusation, and Major Hargrove denies the report.
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Lester
Villanow
Walker County
Zack Hargrove
Rome
Walker County hears Pelton electioneering claim debated
A careful newspaper inquiry in Walker County notes that many respected locals heard Dr. Pelton make the assertion while Major Hargrove and Judge Lester dispute the claim. The piece questions electioneering rhetoric and urges scrupulous honesty among voters.
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Walker County
Dr. Pelton
Major Hargrove
Lester
Felton and Lester contested in district ballot calls
A June style plea urging voters to set aside prejudice and judge Felton and Lester on their merits. The letter questions past remarks, loyalty to laboring classes, and calls for impartial weighing of character and record ahead of the November ballot.
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W. 1. Belton
George N. Lester
Apiinl
Judge Wright
Felton
Lester
Cartersville
Taguin Nak
George Lester
Guy
Brown
Ani
Dr. Welton
Personal smear in Seventh District campaign drawl
From the Marlett Hav Keep Cool line comes a critique of the Seventh District congressional race. The piece laments the era of political mudslinging, where misrepresentations of private conduct are used to influence public outcomes. It notes a respected longtime public servant facing attacks while churches and communities witness a decline into personal vilification.
Judge Lester Nomination Sparks Personal Attacks
The defeated comments attack Judge Lester’s character as the July day of nomination nears. Opponents label him untrustworthy while praising his integrity, and supporters rally to defend him against the scurrilous pool of online taunts and political venom.
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Lesters
Congress
Felton
Liberina
Tildelut Vitmons
Benedict Arnold
Judas Iscariot
Ncks
Lester
Bearn
Open Letter to Dr Pollorts on Lester Lobbyist Charge
A plainspoken correspondent questions Hon W H Pelton about charges against George N Lester, challenging his sincerity and consistency. The letter cites past statements, ties to Bullock, and a 1874 pledge to oppose any nominee seen as corrupt, demanding frank replies before the people.
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Dr. Pollorts
W. H. Pelton
Tam
George N. Lester Ia
Floyd
Georgia
Sam
Bis
Citiaens
State Road
Brown
Lealer
Western and Atlantic Railroad Company
Prieluaion Yan
Lester
Aotice
Hanye
Rome
John W. Wolford
Calhoun
Trammell
Arite
Dabney
Carteraville
Harrow
Veron
Chook
Jow
Bullock
Lutuasue
Ibis
Cartersville
Hurarian
Samp-Bool
Thiad
Rena
Fiona
Carlig
Daim
Fetton
Felten
Fragmented column hints and odd observations in Meadville paper
The Meadville Republican recounts a mix of political quips and local curiosities. It discusses rumors of corruption, a dig at a lobbyist, civic remarks, and stray items from daily life. The tone imitates a community column with humorous anecdotes and gossip.
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