Public Speaking Tour by Hon W E Smith in October
Hon W E Smith candidate for Congress plans a speaking tour across multiple towns in October. Stops include Bainbridge Quitman Valdosta Camilla Dawson Cuthbert Georgetown Morgan Fort Gaines Blakely Colquitt Newton Moultrie Isabella with dates from October 1 to October 20. The note references Duncan Jordan and tax guidance from Comptroller Goldsmith on April cotton taxes.
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W. E. Smith
Congress
Bainbridge
Quitman
Valdosta
Camilla
Dawson
Cuthbert
Georgetown
Morgan
Fort Gaines
Blakely
Colquitt
Newton
Moultrie
Isabella
Goldsmith
Webster County
Independent candidates in Georgia draw backlash over radicals
A Georgia letter warns taxpayers about bolting independents for the Legislature and Senate, claiming ten thousand dollars from radicals and urging defeat of Tumlin, Turnipseed, and other independents. It notes partisan media bias and cites 1868 as precedent, urging support for stable governance.
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L. I. Kimball
Atlanta
Campagn
Georgia
Legislature
Senate
Macon
Political battle floods Georgia county in 1874 election
In Sept 1874 Fr Garnes of Georgia laments party division as Democrats face independent rivals led by Turnipseed in a crucial county and district race. A rebuttal from supporters of W A Gratham accuses Turnipseed of deceit, defends Gratham’s wartime record, and urges unity to preserve the party.
A Neighborly Attack on Col Turnipseed and A Few Voters
A lengthy defense of Col Turnipseed accuses political opponents of falsehoods about his Civil War record and actions as a public official. It condemns charges of cruelty and weaponized rhetoric while urging voters to support Brains over Brass in the October district election, citing the need for leadership and honesty amid local tensions. The piece also cites a local quip about a child with an external heart, noted as a curios detail from Chautauqua County.
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Garnes
Cuthbert Appeal
Cuthbert
W. A. Grattam
W. A. Gratam
Col
A. Turnipseed
W. A. Graham
Col. R. A. Turnipseed
Judas Iscariot
R. A. Turnipseed
W. A. Granam
Turnipseed
Clay
Malvern Hill
Damascus
W. A. Grantam
Milledgeville
M. G. McDowell
Chautauqua County
N. Y
Bogus bonds and political distrust cited in Savannah dispatch
The Savannah News warns Randolph county Democrats to watch for bogus bonds as “independent” candidates in Tomlin’s favor are accused of insincerity. Separate items note Federal troops surrounding New Orleans and a Waterbury child translating katydid sounds into a phrase about Beecher, per the Graphic. The Houston Chronicle gleefully notes a two dollar wash bill at the office.
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Whiteley
Tomlin
Randolph County
Savannah News
Savannah
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William E. Smith
Dougherty
WM. A. Graham
Clay County
Capt
W. C. Edwards
Early County News
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Cuthbert Messenger
Tumlin
Col. Turnipseed
Strance
Messsenger
Cal. Turnipseed
Jamlin
Tose
Democratic Party
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New Orleans
Captain Jack
The
Picayune
United States
Waterbury
Connecticut
Beecher
Ilouston
Texas
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Methodiet Siyma
A. M. KE
A.M E. Charch
T.S Powell
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Gor
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Rpower
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T.S. Poxell
William Davis
E. T. Davis
Wm. Davis
Borgia
Raspotrs Court
Cathber
Said
Zadock Sawyer
W. C. Sawfer
Neqrgia
RannoSteg
EE Harden
Jun. T. Harden
James T. Harden
F. E. Harden
M. Gormley
A. W.gillespie
Cees
Gillespie's
J. J. McDonald
A. W. Gillespie
Burnet
Kalesten
Sappho
Heiskell
Evan
Lailam
T. S. Powell, Draugzist, Bookseler and
Sationer
John Brewer
Randulph County
Wallis Holey & CO
Lessies
Dan Marietta
Keureka
Searl
T. 8S
Hudson & Sullivan
Pealer
Bay Street
North Side
Levy W. Fairchilds & Co
Powell, Droggest
Bubbeciles
Starfouer
William L. Brown
W. P. Jordan
Superior Court
Ater
Yeorgia
Quitmay County
James A. Smith
Milly Thomas
Court of Ordinary
Washington University School OF Medicine
Baltimore
JE. Lendsay
M. D
Bryan P
Sadler Business College
Kater
Sadler
Beck
J. G, Beck
Cincinnati
Ohio
GEO, Stysson & Co
Portland
Isaac Steuerman
Eufaula
Alabama
Fall
Winer
South
Mmzakec
Style
Eurama, Aba
J. McK. Gunn
Fifth Tees
the Public Library of Kentucky
Adéresa Tho. E. Bramlette
Public
Louisville
Vickery & CO
Augusta
Wat
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