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November 5, 1874
The Pulaski Citizen
Pulaski, Giles County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Election vote counts in the county are slightly higher than two years ago, totaling nearly 4,000 for Congressman, with Whitthorne leading at about 2,100, Blackburn at 950, and Gibbs at 400. For Governor, Porter leads with about 2,600 against Maynard's 1,500, compared to 1872 results.
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The vote in this county is a little heavier than it was two years ago, but is still very light. The vote for Congressman two years ago was 3,604. In 1872 Whitthorne received 1,988, Gibbs 1,616. This time it will be nearly 4,000. In 1872 Morris 1,616. This year Whitthorne gets about 2,100, Blackburn about 950, and Gibbs about 400 with two districts to hear from, which will make it stand Whitthorne about 2,100, B. about 950 and G. about 400. The vote in 1872 for Whit. about 2,550, B. about 1,050 for Governor stood, Brown 2,054, Freeman 2,000. This year it stands, Porter 2,405, Maynard 1,315 with the two districts yet to hear from, which will give an aggregate vote of about 3,950, nearly equally divided, which will make Porter nearly 2,600 and Maynard nearly 1,500.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Election Results
Congressman Vote
Governor Vote
County Election
Whitthorne
Porter
What entities or persons were involved?
Whitthorne
Gibbs
Morris
Blackburn
Brown
Freeman
Porter
Maynard
Where did it happen?
This County
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Primary Location
This County
Event Date
This Year
Key Persons
Whitthorne
Gibbs
Morris
Blackburn
Brown
Freeman
Porter
Maynard
Outcome
congressman vote nearly 4,000: whitthorne ~2,100, blackburn ~950, gibbs ~400; governor vote ~3,950: porter ~2,600, maynard ~1,500
Event Details
County election results show increased turnout compared to two years ago and 1872, with detailed vote tallies for Congressman and Governor races, two districts pending.