In the sweltering summer of 1913, the Southside Baraca class was abuzz with the re-election of its president, Dr. R.E. Nettles. But what seemed like a routine affair was actually a carefully crafted power play that raised eyebrows and sparked whispers of corruption. According to sources, the Baraca constitution was temporarily suspended to allow Nettles to take the reins once more, despite a strict prohibition on presidents succeeding themselves.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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