Georgia Colquitt convention saga in Georgia politics
Georgia Democratic convention debates the two thirds rule as Colquitt supporters push for renomination. Delegates clash over proxies and party unity with speeches by Warren Anderson and Watson, while Norris, Hardeman and Gartrell figure in ballot tallies and shifting alliances. The crowd forecasts continued contest and possible dissolution if Colquitt falters.
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Atlanta
Cobaltt
Teater
Hardeman
Gartrell
Warner
Lawson
Preston
Linsonu
Warren
Chatham
Josquitt
Judge Reed
Judge Law
McClendon
Thomas
Colquitt
Patterson
Bibb
Georgia
Press Dispatch
Gov. Colquitt
Elvel Cav
Gollutte
Cincinnati
Atlanta Post
Joe Brown
Mrnday
Nemroes
Cheong Hy
Joseph
Amul
Hill Bays
Ben. Hill
Smith
State Capitol
HiIt
Georgin
Dawson Journal
Atlanta Constitution
State of Georgia
Alfred H. Colquitt
United States Marshalship
Lester
Nolan
Reel
Putnam
Ife
Thowina
Shumate
Rucker
Kavannah
North Georgia
Webster
Clay
Flo
Islbby
Thomas Hardeman
Norwood
Democratic Party
Dr Tanner’s steady convalescence in New York report
August 8 New York Dr Tanner shows gradual recovery after a long illness. He eats beef steak toast and wine, weighs 130 pounds later, and remains active and cheerful. Doctors note encouraging progress and continued good condition through the day.
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New York
Auiguat
Tollner
A Wife Murderer Lynched in Alabama Jail
A mob in Athens Alabama abducted Bulley a white man who murdered his wife in May 1879 and hanged him from a tree in the jail courtyard after a dramatic stand by officers and threatened defense. Bailey had faced death sentences but repeatedly avoided execution through new trials. Police and guards defended the jail from mob assault as the lynching occurred.
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Old World dispatches on Afghan frontier and British policy
A lengthy roundup from London and Bombay reports troop movements to India and Afghanistan. Reinforcements for the army in Afghanistan sail from Parramouru to Bombay, with 1000 men bound for Kandahar and quelling tribes around Chaman Choki. Dispatches mention Roberta's 8,000 men marching toward Candahar, Caniharahs strategic importance, and debates in Parliament over withdrawal from Cabul. The report summarizes foreign reactions, mutinies, and a tense outlook for the region and British rule in India.
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McMahon Accepts Democratic Nomination for Fourth District
In Dayton Ohio on August 0 Hon John A McMahon writes to constituents accepting the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Fourth District, though he had declined at the convention a week earlier. Gen Garfield drew large crowds in Conneaut Jamestown and Chautauqua with planned talks delayed by scheduling. He attended a YMCA meeting, spoke briefly, then left for Cleveland. Enthusiasm marked receptions at multiple towns along his westward Pennsylvania rail journey.
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Races At Sartamuciar N Y Reported In Wet, Mixed Attendance
August 9 Sartamuiciar New York weather damped track but good for racing. Jay Lawrence won the flat race over Turi mah and Clarendon with time 2.01. Gabriel won the second. Jim Beck third. King Craft won the amateur wile and sixty yards in 1 42. Springfield won the four race with Males second and Cantory fourth. Attendance noted thin due to the damp conditions.
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Liver Complaint and Dyspepsia Cure Claim
A letter from John H. Roy of 414 Wanasi Ave Chicago describes a decade of liver and dyspepsia, failed doctors, and futile spending. He claims rapid relief after using a remedy and urges others to try it, dated November 1878.
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