Georgia's Golden Opportunity to Restore Common Sense in Government
Georgia faces a golden opportunity to lead in youth redemption and restore sound, conservative governance. The piece argues demagogues harmed the state by exploiting grievances to seize power, undermining business, capital, and progress. It urges voters to repudiate Hoke Smith and return to justice and common sense, hoping for renewed investment, railroads, and growth across Georgia.
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Georgia
Hoke Smith
Smithiam
Empire
South
Atlanta
Good Democrat Wheatley Seeks Denver Delegate Seat
The Atlanta Georgian lauds Good Democrat Wheatley of Americus as a mighty good Democrat and a mighty good fellow, presenting him as a strong choice for a Denver delegate role.
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Craft Wheatley
Americus
Denver
Atlanta
Why did Lewis run again for Congress
Montezuma Record notes speculation on Congressman Lewis seeking an opponent, detailing repeated efforts to recruit a challenger and ultimately his own announcement to run. The item reflects local political maneuvering and the curious rationale behind the decision.
Costs crowd county primary race as candidates overpay
Voters note county executive committee levied costs for the April 15 primary far exceed needed expenses. Candidates paid well over 600 dollars, with about 300 dollars likely to fund the June 4 state primary and other contingencies. Critics say assessments were too high and may deter future candidates.
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Executive Committee
Governor Smith Address to Waycross Railroad Workers
Governor Smith spoke to an audience largely of Atlantic Coast Line employees in Waycross. He claimed January and February results were nearly as good as last year with March earnings matching last year’s, suggesting cost cuts saved the railroad from big losses. He urged addressing cotton crop failures and hot winds instead of misrepresenting railroad performance to workers and farmers alike.
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Smith
Waycross
Atlantic Coast Line
Coast Line
Trc
North
Georgia
Lewis Firm on Behalf of Congress Bid
The Fitzgerald Enterprise reports Mr Dudley Hughes of Danville visiting in town Thursday. The paper cannot support Hughes in his campaign against Hop 5B B Lewis for Congress. It backs Lewis for another term to push measures aiding Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County including an Old Soldier's Home and pending appropriation bills.
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Dudley Hughes
Danville
Hughes
B. Lewis
Congress
Fitzgerald
Ben HM
Lewis
Pitzgerald
Ben Hill County
Pitzgerald Enterprise
Electric Boat scandal deepens amid conflicting affidavits
The Electric Boat Company congressional probe reveals worsening conditions as Congressman Ilsley flees two affidavits that clash with officers claims that no money was paid to enlisted Navy men. The turmoil points to broader corruption and pressure within the inquiry.
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Electric Boat Company
Ilsley
Building boom to energize Americus this summer
Americus braces for a busy season with a new electric power plant and street railway under construction. The cotton compress project will use a million feet of lumber and carloads of brick, creating dozens of jobs for several months. A public school building with an auditorium could further boost employment if bond funds are released.
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Americus
Americans to view orchards the outlook for peach crop
Supt H D Pollard, James G Carlisle and J M Fleming visited Americus to assess peach orchards and determine car requirements for transport. Fleming forecast Georgia crops, likely adding hundreds of cars to shipments. Orchards host 25000 to 200000 bearing trees with heavy fruit, peaches already large. icing facilities expected to be the main constraint beyond this season. Watson explains desertion as aligning with Governor Smith to remove black voters, diverging after goal achieved.
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H. D. Pollard
Central Railway
James G. Carlisle
The
Central
J. M. Fieming
Southern
Fruit Growers Express
Americus
Fleming
Georgia
Americas
Sumter County Tax Receiver Candidates
A voter list shows candidate notices for Sumter County Tax Receiver. BR Windsor announces intent to run in the Democratic primary April 15. F L Hiller and W R Speer also declare candidacies and pledge faithful service if elected.
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Sumter County
Windsor
Coroner Candidacy for Sumter County Primary
A candidate for coroner announces a run in the Sumter County Democratic primary on April 15 and asks voters for support. Early filing and eligibility details appear limited in the fragmentary text.
Friends of Edward Jenkins Seek Coroner Nomination
A local announcement urges voters in Sumter County to support Edward Jenkins for the office of coroner at the April 15 primary. The notice calls for backing from all county residents and emphasizes Jenkins as the preferred candidate.
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Edward Jenkins
Sumter
Sumter County Announces Multiple County Commissioner Candidacies
Several candidates announce their bids for Sumter County commissioner in the Democratic primary. A. F. HodgesJohn B. FergusonH. J. WebbThomas B. Hooks J. Chambliss and others urge voters to support their candidacies in the April primary with promises of faithful service and representation of county residents.
General Gill Views Democratic Split in Savannah
Gen. John Gill of Baltimore, president of the Mercantile Trust Company, spoke in Savannah on the Democratic party’s outlook. He warned that with Bryan the party would lose, yet he predicted a renewed effort to push forward despite the odds.
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John Gill
Baltimore
The
Mercantile Trust Company
Svannah
Democratic Party
Bryan
McDonald Announces Candidacy for Sumter County Commissioner
J A McDonald declares his candidacy for the office of County Commissioner of Sumter County, subject to the Democratic primary held on April 15, 1908. The statement appears as a formal announcement from the candidate.
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Sumter County
H. J. Webb
vMce
Sumter
Daniel
Lam
J. A. McDonald
Charles R Crisp Announces City Court Judge Candidacy
Charles R Crisp announces his candidacy for Judge of the City Court of Americas subject to the Democratic primary on April 15. He pledges courteous, honest, fair and impartial duties if elected and asks for support.
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City Court of Americas
Charles R, Crisp
Anonymous Candidate Declares For Sumter County Commander Seat
A fragmentary notice announces a candidacy for the office of County Commissioner in Sumter County Georgia. The text references the Democratic action and a date in April 1208 but is garbled.
Georgia Democratic primary candidate for State Treasurer
A Georgia Democratic primary letter from WM J Speer declaring candidacy for State Treasurer. He cites over twenty years of prior service in the office and promises faithful duty if elected, addressing Democratic voters and urging support in the June 4 primary.
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Georgia
Rane
J. Speer
Local Sumter County Candidate Announces Legislature Bid
John D. Williams and Goes P. W. Griffin announce their candidacies for Sumter County representatives in the state legislature. They pledge strong farming support and blame the primary date of April 15th to determine Democratic party action.
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Sumter
Gieners
County Surveyor Seeks Reelection in Sumter County Bid
County official announces candidacy for reelection as Sumter County Surveyor in the upcoming primary on April 16. Seeks votes and support from local voters.
J B E Sheppard Announces Candidacy for Sumter County
J B E Sheppard announces candidacy for representative of Sumter County subject to the Democratic primary on April 16 1908. He presents his bid in a formal notice. The filing signals a planned campaign and seeks support from local voters.
Candidacies for Americus City Court Solicitor Post
A garbled notice announces candidates for the office of Solicitor of the City Court of Americus. R Winchester, Lt Blalock, and Zack Childers seek Democratic primary support in Sumter County with April 15 or April 16 election dates in 1908.
Tax Collector Candidate Seeks County Support in April Primary
A Sumter County candidate for tax collector requests votes in the April 16 primary. The message expresses appreciation for county residents' support and emphasizes ongoing public service.
Sumter County Tax Collector Seeks Re election Bid
A candidate for re election as Sumter County tax collector seeks continued support from voters in the Democratic primary on April. The message emphasizes renewal of confidence and respectful outreach to voters.
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Sumter County
Sedt
Williams Seeks Solicitor General Candidacy for South Western Circuit
J Williams formally announces to voters of the South Western Judicial Circuit his candidacy for Solicitor General. He pledges faithfulness and conscientious discharge of duties if elected, urging broad support from all parts of the circuit.
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South Western Judicial Circuit
Voters urged to support Dyres in Southwestern Circuit primary
The voters of the Southwestern Circuit are asked to support W. W. Dyres for Solicitor General in the State Democratic primary to be held on June 4, 1908. The message seeks backing from the electorate.
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Southwestern
South Western Circuit
W. W. Dyres
P Williams Seeks Re Election as Sumter County Treasurer
For county treasurer for re election to the office of treasurer of Sumter county, subject to the saintry and respectfully ask ge or aD as support of my friends and the democratic voters of the counts pledging as heretofore a faithful discharge of all the duties of the office.
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City Court of Americas
Sumter
Zack Childers
Sumter County
Williams
Allen Seeks Re-Election as Clerk of Sumter Superior Court
A public notice by HLB Allen announces candidacy for re election as Clerk of the Sumter County Superior Court. He says Sam R. Heys will serve as deputy if elected and appeals for Democratic primary support, pledging faithful performance of duties.
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Superior Court
Sumter County
Sam R. Heys
Hlb
Allen
Sumter County Democratic Candidates for Ordinary in 1908
John A. Cobb announces his candidacy for Ordinary of Sumter County in the Democratic primary on April 16, 1908, citing past service and a request for endorsement. Another candidate proclaims intent for the same office in Sumter County with a pledge to focus on duties if elected, noting the April 15, 1908 primary.
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Board of County Commissioners of
Sumter
Jehn . B
Sumter County
Sumter Country
John A. Cobb
Sumy
Ter
Rodgers Seeks Sheriff Office in Sumter County Race
Ary George B. Rodgers announces his candidacy for Sheriff of Sumter County, soliciting the support of Democratic voters. He pledges to serve if honored and asks county residents to back his bid in the forthcoming election.
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Sumter
George B. Rodgers
Feso
Peagin Seeks Sumter County Sheriff Post With Fuller as Deputy
W Peagin announces candidacy for Sumter County sheriff in the Democratic primary on April 15. He pledges full time effort to duty and faithful service. He names W Fuller as deputy sheriff if elected.
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Valdosta
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Na City
Tom Watson
Watson
Hiller
W. R. Speer
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A. F. Hodges
John 'T. Ferguson
Thomas
Hooks
County Commsticy
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Chambliss
Sioner
Oltver
P Baves Eer
Tam
John D. Williams
P. W. Griffin
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J. BE. Sheppard
Cley Court
Court of Americus
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Blaloce
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QW. Fuller
Sherif
W. Peagin
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