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November 5, 1894
The Morning News
Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Florida's Democratic congressional candidates, S. M. Sparkman and C. M. Cooper, are predicted to secure handsome majorities in the First and Second districts on November 8, against Populist challengers, amid strong party organization.
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FLORIDA'S FIGHT.
The Democratic Congressional Candidates Have a Walkover.
Jacksonville, Fla., Nov. 4.—Florida next Tuesday will vote for two members of the national House of Representatives, and the indications are that Messrs. Sparkman and Cooper, the democratic nominees in the First and Second districts respectively, will be elected by a handsome majority.
In the First district Hon. S. M. Sparkman of Tampa, who was nominated by the democrats to succeed Hon. S. R. Mallory, is opposed by Mr. McKinnon, pop., of Marianna.
In the Second district Hon. C. M. Cooper of Jacksonville, who was named by the democrats to succeed himself, is opposed by Mr. Atkinson, pop., of Marion county.
Both Messrs. Sparkman and Cooper have canvassed their districts thoroughly, aided by a full corps of able speakers and they express themselves confident that they will receive large majorities. The chairmen of the democratic campaign committees also talk likewise.
The populist nominees have done but little canvassing, and no one seems to take their candidature seriously.
At the state election on Oct. 2 the populists carried but five counties in the state, and those by exceedingly small majorities. They are likely to lose even these five counties next Tuesday, as the democrats are better organized and more thoroughly aroused than in the state election.
It is absolutely certain that the democrats will elect Messrs. Sparkman and Cooper to congress by large majorities.
The Democratic Congressional Candidates Have a Walkover.
Jacksonville, Fla., Nov. 4.—Florida next Tuesday will vote for two members of the national House of Representatives, and the indications are that Messrs. Sparkman and Cooper, the democratic nominees in the First and Second districts respectively, will be elected by a handsome majority.
In the First district Hon. S. M. Sparkman of Tampa, who was nominated by the democrats to succeed Hon. S. R. Mallory, is opposed by Mr. McKinnon, pop., of Marianna.
In the Second district Hon. C. M. Cooper of Jacksonville, who was named by the democrats to succeed himself, is opposed by Mr. Atkinson, pop., of Marion county.
Both Messrs. Sparkman and Cooper have canvassed their districts thoroughly, aided by a full corps of able speakers and they express themselves confident that they will receive large majorities. The chairmen of the democratic campaign committees also talk likewise.
The populist nominees have done but little canvassing, and no one seems to take their candidature seriously.
At the state election on Oct. 2 the populists carried but five counties in the state, and those by exceedingly small majorities. They are likely to lose even these five counties next Tuesday, as the democrats are better organized and more thoroughly aroused than in the state election.
It is absolutely certain that the democrats will elect Messrs. Sparkman and Cooper to congress by large majorities.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Florida Election
Democratic Candidates
Congressional Districts
Populist Opponents
Democratic Victory
What entities or persons were involved?
S. M. Sparkman
S. R. Mallory
Mckinnon
C. M. Cooper
Atkinson
Where did it happen?
Florida (First And Second Congressional Districts)
Story Details
Key Persons
S. M. Sparkman
S. R. Mallory
Mckinnon
C. M. Cooper
Atkinson
Location
Florida (First And Second Congressional Districts)
Event Date
Next Tuesday (After November 4)
Story Details
Democratic nominees S. M. Sparkman and C. M. Cooper are expected to win large majorities in Florida's First and Second congressional districts against Populist opponents McKinnon and Atkinson, following a strong Democratic performance in the recent state election.