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The Greenville Times
Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi
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In Atlanta, Ga., on Oct. 6, newly elected Governor Stephens resigns his congressional seat, prompting a special election on Nov. 7. Defeated candidate Gartrell plans to contest the gubernatorial election to expose alleged frauds and intimidation, aiming to delay Stephens' inauguration until May.
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Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 6.—To-day Mr. Stephens, the newly elected Governor, sent to the Governor his resignation of the office of Congressman from the Eighth Georgia District, which was accepted and an election to fill the vacancy has been ordered for November 7th. Gartrell, the defeated candidate for Governor, will contest the election, not with the hope of getting in, but to show alleged frauds and intimidation, and he hopes thereby to keep Stephens out till May next.
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Atlanta, Ga.
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Oct. 6
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Newly elected Governor Stephens resigns his congressional seat from the Eighth Georgia District, accepted by the Governor, with a special election ordered for November 7th. Defeated gubernatorial candidate Gartrell will contest the election to expose alleged frauds and intimidation, hoping to prevent Stephens from taking office until May next.