Truth of the Charges Against Lewis Charged and Refuted
The Cordele Sentinel republishes twelve accusations against Senator Lewis, labeling them false and urging voters to see through them. It cites Senate records to counter claims about pensions for orphans, usury, railroad bonds, jury trials, married women property, bank taxation, and corruption while praising Lewis as a capable, businesslike representative for the Third District.
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Twenty-Four Reasons to Vote for Elijah B. Lewis for Congress
A historical endorsement listing twenty four arguments for electing Elijah B. Lewis in the Third District. It praises his financial acumen, bimetalism stance, Senate record, and dedication to the people, veterans, widows, and orphans, claiming he is the practical, trustworthy choice over opponents.
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How It Stands In the Congressional Convention
Figures show the convention vote split on the first ballot among Lewis Macon Taylor Crawford Schley Lee Webster Twiggs Wilcox Houston Dooly with totals 24 and 6 for Fort Sumter Stewart and Warren Pulaski 4. After first ballot, potential transfers would push to Lewis. No chance of Lewis defeat or deadlock at the convention.
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DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Claims Cures Eczema
An advertisement touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a permanent cure for eczema and other skin diseases. The claim targets readers with skin ailments, asserting reliable results and mentioning Pilos, Stovall & Forbes.
Judge Fort Versus People a Charge of Corporate Favoritism
A historical congressional record accuses Judge Fort of siding with corporations and dodging votes against the public, citing multiple House Journal entries from 1873 to 1879. The piece portrays him as obstructive to farmers, veterans, widows, and taxpayers while backing per diem hikes and railroad interests.
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Bankers and Judge Wort h in heated campaign clash
In a heated exchange, bankers accuse Judge Wort h of arousing prejudice against Mr Lewis who runs a private bank linked to his mercantile business. The piece notes that the judge’s allies overlook that Lewis’s manager is president of a National bank, and that National banks in the district back the judge, prompting questions on whether he can favor banks and the people simultaneously.
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