Brownlow letter denounces Civil Rights bill in congress race
The document publicizes Wn. G. Brownlow’s strong opposition to the Civil Rights bill and pledge to defeat it. It notes Haff of Macon selling forty one thousand pounds of bacon in one day. It mentions Dr. A J Sewell’s Lumpkin residence burned Friday night. Ben Hill to speak in Bainbridge October 1 for our congressional candidate. Some Radicals favor Turnipseed for Senate amid attacks on Whiteley and negro vote inducements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wn. G. Brownlow
Haff
Macon
Ben Hill
Bainbridge
Congress
How Stranaz
Senate
Clay County
Whiteley
Duncan Jordan
Edwards
Tumlin
Jordan
Tomlin
Tumlins
New Orleans in Arms and Political Turmoil
The piece reports mass meetings in New Orleans where Kellogg resigned under U S protection, conservatives take control with D B Penn, and threats of reinstatement by force. It also questions negotiations involving Duncan Jordan and Whiteley with Tumlin supporters, seeking clarification on alleged negro vote influence.
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New Orleans
Kellogg
Custom House
U. S
D. B. Penn
Tumlin Eloquence Draws Fire in Public Debate
The piece critiques Tomlin's speeches that heavily attack Judge Clarke, questioning motive and bravery. It notes Clarke's restraint, questions the fairness of targeting one opponent, and cites broader political tensions as Tumlin campaigns. It reports Capt. Wm. Harrison’s nomination and McGinley leasing the Kimball House in Atlanta.
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Tumlin
Judge Clarke
Tomlin
Ain
Tamlin
Independent candidate rumors stir local politics in 1874
A letter to the editor discusses R A Turnipseed as an independent Senate candidate, noting past party ties and alleged associations with Radical leaders. The writer accuses Turnipseed of duplicity, questions his pledges, and urges support for the regular Democratic nominee amid regional political tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Turnipseed
Senate
Turnipseed
Graham
Democratic Party
Whiteley
W. A. Graham
Whiteley, Parker & Co
Dudley
Parker
Anon
A. Vorer
Cray
Ft. Gaines
Political Appeal to Voters in Albany District
The Democratic Executive Committee urges early organization across counties with district clubs and active youth engagement. They defend Col. Wm. E. Smith as leader, warn against race tensions, and advocate calm, lawful action amid Civil Rights debates.
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Democratic Party
Wm. E. Smith
Col. Smith
Lst
Congress
Colored College
Atlanta
Public address from D A Vason executive committee chairman
A short, formal message urging collective duty to achieve peace and good government for the people. Signed by D A Vason, Chairman of the Executive Committee.
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D. A. Vason
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Cuthbert
William E. Smith
Dougherty
WM. A. Graham
M. C. Edwards
A. J. Sewell
Lumpkin
Wm. Harrison
Quitman County
Old Quitman
George McGinley
Grand National Hotel
Jacksonville
Fla
Kimball House
Seaport
Shrop
Eufaula Times
Montgomery
J. M. Macon
Keils
Radical Party
Albany Central City
Second Congressional District
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Louisiana
Texas
Augusta Cotton Exchange
Sumter County
John V. Price
Americus
Cuthbert Male Institute
J.D Huff
W. Corbett
Redding & Price
Sepls
Tf E. McDonald
Meno
J. A. McMillan
A. D
John F. Treutlen
Fort Gaines
County of Clay
State of Georgia
Dawson
Register
Wise Parker
Borgia
Ranvotrw
T. J. Edwards
J. Edwards
J. A. Butler
J. Edwarde
M. Gormley
D. Kempner
Cheap Cash Store
Douglass Building
Cuthbert, Ga
D. Kemnpner
Nner
Savannah
Eno & Co
Teamsters
McDonald
J Sink
L.bd. Sine
L. D. Line
Cincinnati
Lanier House
Powell
T. Kiddoo & CO
T. 8. Powell
Dinuggist
Snd Stationer
Commission
Ilay Wis
J. M. Redding
MO. M. Redding, Aairon Price
A. W. Gillespie
Ve. J. J. McDonald
Bethel Female College
Maei
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S. G. Mile Yer
Aes Ang
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