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Newspaper
Cedartown Record
Location
Cedartown, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1874
Page
2
Dr Wm H Felton announces Col Ivy F Thompson as associate editor and notes Wm M Hutchins as Democratic candidate for representative. A satirical letter from Titus mocks Tram mell faction, while dispatches cover New Orleans fighting, Grant's proclamation, Semmes' Alabama bid, local court verdict, and notable political nominations.
Local notes report Dr. Felton, Peoples Independent Democratic candidate for Congress, addressing large audiences in Cartersville and Marietta with strong praise for his Jeffersonian platform. Ban on certain rivals discussed, with speakers endorsing Felton and predicting a large majority in Cobb and surrounding counties. Local figures debate candidate prospects and primary irregularities as court sessions proceed in Rome.
A Georgia press piece denounces Dr. Felton of Bartow for running as a Democrat and opposing civil rights while criticizing the Democratic Party’s machinery. The writer claims discontent across the 7th district, accuses the party press of graft and intimidation, and laments looming voter backlash and factional disarray.
A local correspondent questions Col Trammell's fee for aiding the Brunswick and Albany Railroad and discusses party politics in Georgia. The letter defends Trammell against critics, notes courtroom and legislative influence, and laments factionalism within the Democratic Party amid upcoming elections. The writer cites figures from Floyd and Polk counties and urges unity for better governance.
A fragment describes a scene at a voting table provoking thoughts on national welfare and corruption by whisky. It urges voters to choose honesty over drink, calling for sober deliberation on who holds office and the duty of patriots to reject whisky influenced votes. Other notes mention California Supreme Court ruling on lewd laws and Chinese repatriation, plus a Niagara Falls shooting club tournament beginning.
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