Times-Recorder and regional politics roundup
The Americus Recorder and Times-Recorder header sections note their official roles for Americus, Sumter County, Webster County, and railroad commission. The column surveys political chatter from Macon and Valdosta papers, previews on Hoke Smith, Roosevelt travel hints, and Gov. Smith’s anti-reelection tactics, with broad Georgia political commentary and editorial snips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Americas
Sumter County
Webster County
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Railroads Own Georgia Newspapers Questioned
The Dalton Citigen cites the Augusta Herald in a flap over railroad owned papers in Georgia. The Herald backed away after making reckless charges and eating humble pie, ending its search.
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Dalton Citigen
Augusta
Georgia
Herald
Marietta Protest Sparks Wordplay as Gov Smith Faces Allegations
A Marietta crowd greeted Governor Smith with cries of Joe Brown while his press agent spins the incident as a favorable accounting. The piece alleges a son of Joseph M Brown led rioting, a claim likely false. Georgia Railroad Commission critics charge it backed free rail passes for Albany emigration organizer Betjeman, tied to Gov Smith.
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Guv. Smith
Joe Brown
Marietta
Joseph M. Brown
Georgia Railroad Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
John A. Betjeman
Albany
Gov. Smith
Railroad Commission
Betjeman
Aed
Interstate Commission
Hoke Smith presses bid as Brown surge shakes Georgia
The piece portrays Hoke Smith abandoning duties as governor to campaign for education and oppose Joe Brown. It paints Smith as erratic, changing stances on local option prohibition immigration pensions and coalitions, while the Atlanta Journal attacks Brown backers and claims Smith is faltering under a rising Brown wave.
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Hoke Smith
Joe Brown
Ike
Efi Devor
Brown
Smith
Atlanta
Atlanta Journal
Screech Owl
Big Hoke Smith
David
Goliath
Democratic Executive Committee
Prohibition
Railroad Commission
Betjeman
The
Peach Cannery Chance Boosts Americus Industry
The Peach Cannery in Americus secures a new canning factory for the first season, promising profit for growers and company as large yields of peaches come in. Foreign markets get the choice fruit while overripe peaches are saved for canning, with orchards expanding and Americus poised to rival Ft. Valley in a growing peach industry.
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Americus
Ft. Valley
Mr Lewis Seen Set For Easy Victory In Third District
The district anticipates Congressman Lewis winning another term in the House with broad support across the Third District. Backers say his record and Democratic stance on tariff revision and trusts support his bid, while opponent Hughes offers no compelling reasons for change and trails in expected votes.
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Lewis
House of Representatives
Congress
Washington
Hughes
Mr. Lewis
Mr. Hughes
Third
First Ocean to Ocean Line Completed Under One Management
The Central of Georgia joins the Illinois Central and Union Pacific to form a through Pacific to Atlantic line. The move shifts freight from Gulf ports to Savannah and New Orleans, boosting South Georgia exports. Maj. J. F. Hanson leads the Central, now part of a vast transcontinental system.
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Pacific
Atlantic
Central of Georgia
Illinois Central
Union Pacific
Chicago
Eastern Lines
Western Lines
Southern
Harriman
South
South Georgia
Savannah
Slaole Central
New Orleans
Georgia
Central of
Jon
Central
Maj. J. F. Hanson
Gulf
South Atlantic
Philadelphia officers jailed for seven year phrase
Four Philadelphia policemen were sentenced to seven years for robbing stores on their beats. The line reads that seven is a lucky number for those who had not been robbed.
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Philadelphia
Cotton acreage cut urged by Southern Cotton Association
President Haryle Jordan of the Southern Cotton Association calls farmers to reduce cotton acreage by one third to lift prices next fall. He argues current 10 cents good middling prices barely cover costs and advocates shifting half the land to food crops. He notes lawless tobacco action in Kentucky contrasts with a campaign of reason promoting restraint to restore profitability.
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Haryle Jordan
Southern Cotton Association
Kentucky
South
Americas Board of Trade Banquet Marks City Progress
The second annual banquet of the Americas Board of Trade showcased a robust, socially pivotal gathering. It highlighted the organization as a live force uniting business and social life, with speakers and enthusiasm signaling a high water mark for the city’s united business interests.
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Americas Board of Trade
Board of Trade
American Board of Trade
Federal building assured for Americus post office
The Senate approved 25 000 for a new Americus post office, aided by Senator Clay and Congressman Lewis. The total building fund will reach about 40 000 with existing ground costs, enabling a handsome federal edifice on a prominent business corner. The decision honors Clay and Lewis and promises a lasting civic monument.
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Senate
Americus
Clay
E. B. Lewis
Uncle Sam
Lewis
Brown Addresses Georgia Voters As Governor Race Heats Up
Hon Joseph M Brown candidate for Governor in Georgia issues his address focusing on Gov Smiths administration. He attacks reform measures and highlights railroad pension and port rate issues while declaring himself a stronger prohibitionist than Smith. The piece predicts impact on Smith supporters and notes Brown aims to sharpen voter consideration.
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Joseph M. Brown
Georgia
Gov. Smith
Brown
Railroad Commission
Atlanta Journal
Mr. Brown
Smith
Goy Faces Brown Challenge As Smith Awakens Interest
Goy appears to confront a campaign by Brown as Smith grows aware of the running opponent. The developing race suggests increased attention and possible shifts in local political dynamics.
Benevolent Distributors of Wealth Debate Prosperity
In a satirical take Chancellor Day defends wealth accumulation by rich heirs who spend on autos, yachts, and grand houses, claiming such expenditure returns fortunes to the public over time. The piece mocks Carnegie philanthropy and suggests wealth readjusts itself within a generation, warning against destinies of rich race death.
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France
Syracuse
Louises
Neros
Avenue
Carnegies
Temple of Fame
The Lee County Journal Forged Vision of Joe Brown The Devil
A satirical, melodramatic tirade criticizes the Lee County Journal for prophesying a Joe Brown victory would unleash drunkenness and ruin. It mocks the paper for urging anti liquor fervor, then notes the editor won election to the Legislature, leaving Beazley to watch for whiskey's return.
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Lee County Journal
Joe Brown
Lee County, Journal
Journal
Hoke Smith
Whiskey Association
Terra Firma
Beazley
Eyrie
Down With the Railroads and Economic Reform Debate
The Herald and The Constitution clash over railroad policy, criticizing plunder and service cuts while tracing the impact of reform. The piece notes layoffs, halted projects, and slower schedules, with claims of no freight-rate relief and mixed reactions from reformers as sentiment shifts.
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Phinizy
Herald
Hearst Seeks Ballot Box Opening in New York Mayoral Fight
William R Hearst battles McClellan before the Appellate Division seeking an order to open ballot boxes in disputed districts amid fraud claims. Independent opinion suggests Hearst won but was counted out as McClellan's term nears end.
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William R. Hearst
McClellan
New York
Supreme Court
Hearst
Heart
Mofflellan
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Macon Telegraph
Valdosta Times
Hoxe Smith
Castro
Alabama
Mobile
Fulton County
Joe Brown Club
Atlanta Constitution
Missouri
Roosevelt
Peach Cannery
First Ocean-To-Ocean Line
Federal Building
Goy
the Benevolent Distributors of Wealth
New York World
Rome ‘Tribune-Herald
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