The New Chairman
March 14, 1896
Summary
A new chairman of the local Republican organization ascends to the seat just in time to prepare for an important local election.
Transcription
We cannot lead the Republican hosts to victory by opposing the regular Republican organization.
We are pleased to see that the people of Richmond are so unanimous in their determination to stand by Col. William Lamb.
There is a unanimity about it that is especially gratifying. Gen. Edgar Allan has been removed as chairman of the Republican Party of Richmond City and Mr. Michael Murphy, a true and tried Republican succeeds him.
As to Mr. Murphy's popularity there can be no question.
He is a thorough-going business man and is in every way qualified for the position which has been tendered him. Our party is now in better trim than it has been in ten years and we are pleased to note that the best as well as the most people are rallying around his standard.
We are pleased to see that the people of Richmond are so unanimous in their determination to stand by Col. William Lamb.
There is a unanimity about it that is especially gratifying. Gen. Edgar Allan has been removed as chairman of the Republican Party of Richmond City and Mr. Michael Murphy, a true and tried Republican succeeds him.
As to Mr. Murphy's popularity there can be no question.
He is a thorough-going business man and is in every way qualified for the position which has been tendered him. Our party is now in better trim than it has been in ten years and we are pleased to note that the best as well as the most people are rallying around his standard.
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Source
Location on Page
Lower Left Quadrant
Topic
Contributed By
Liam Eynan
Citation
“The New Chairman,” Black Virginia: The Richmond Planet, 1894-1909, accessed February 15, 2026, https://blackvirginia.richmond.edu/items/show/1663.