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Voted straw men by the thousands in Frankfort Kentucky
A Kentucky political column argues widespread fraud and voter manipulation by Democrats in the 1903 election in Franklin and Fayette counties. It details a precinct where dead people were recorded as voters and fictitious names appeared on ballots, alleges registration certificate abuses, and cites figures and names from the era, noting reactions and potential remedies.
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Louis Ludlow
Frankfort
Kentucky
Democratic Court of Appeals
Louisville
Franklin County
Beckham
Fraight Democratic
R. Raspberry
JL. Log
B. Beach
E. Elm
S. Sycamore
H. Hickory
A. Apple
P. Pear
P. Plum
B. Briar
Mr. Oak
C. Chip
P. Pine
F. Fence
S. Sedar
G. Gunn
S. Spring
R. Road
Cc. Creek
H. House
W. Willow
A. Ash
H. Shoes
L. Pants
N. Farewell
T. Cooler
O. Pardon
Z. Hobbler
R. Schnops
der Loomp
S. Alms
C. Coffee
A. Top
B. Ink
R. Roof
T. Stool
W. Wall
L. Box
L. Stump
S. Book
M. Bark
M. Stick
Ford
B. Brewed
B. Cu
Georgetown
Robert P. Franklin
W. S. Taylor
Indianapolis
Dr. Baily
Indiana
J. Thomas Heflin
Alabama
Heflin
Roosevelt
Booker T. Washington