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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
4
The Times Recorder in Americus Georgia discusses political figures Hoke Smith and Joe Brown, editorials from local papers like the Cordele Rambler and Dublin Times, and mentions figures such as Judge Hines and Captain Hobson’s district relations. It references Prohibition talk and upcoming legislative views.
Wompers criticizes the Supreme Court for delaying progress and claims judges resist independent thought. Editor Bok comments on women, and an Atlanta newspaper offers to act as stakeholder for those betting on elections amid a broad male audience.
A historical note records a writ of habeas corpus issued to bring Harry Thaw from an asylum to court to determine his insanity, criticizing the methods as contemptuous of justice.
The Rome Tribune notes Hoke Smith hopes Tom Watson will be preoccupied with his presidential campaign, allowing Smith to pursue the Georgia gubernatorial bid alone. It suggests Smith faces disappointment as Watson concentrates on national politics.
The article lauds Congressman Lewis for opposing the Aldrich bill, aligning with Democrats on the Banking and Currency Committee to back a safer monetary reform. It credits his stance as protecting southern and national business interests and notes his looming influence should he chair the committee after 1909.
The article notes Congress may adjourn in May but will stay open a week longer to allow governors invited by Roosevelt to observe. Bradstreet's list suggests bills likely to pass include emergency currency and compensation for injured government workers, while many measures such as restricting federal court injunctions, federal licenses for interstate firms, and railroad regulation face defeat.
A reader scolds the Atlanta Journal and the Ath eny Banner for asking about gubernatorial polls while noting the Journal’s stance that straw votes are inconsequential. The missive also cites the paper’s prohibition coverage and questions poll reporting.
Negroes opposed to Roosevelt talk of voting for Bryan at Philadelphia and Washington meetings. Republicans have neglected the colored vote in piecemeal liberal distribution, causing grievance. The Lloyd Lily-White faction resists any shift and Democrats would not risk courting the bluff while retaining support in doubtful states.
The text presents Joseph M. Brown’s response to Governor Smith's stance on prohibition. Brown argues he is unalterably opposed to the saloon and contrasts his long support for prohibition with Smith’s alleged pro liquor record. He cites Fulton County local option in 1885 and accuses Smith of hypocrisy in opposing prohibition while wielding power. Brown asserts he will govern as a democrat not an autocrat.
The Waycross Journal is claimed to have been first in Georgia to indicate liquor interests want Joseph M Brown elected for his pledge to change prohibition. The piece contrasts this with Hoke’s Savannah speech, noting readers may not have heard about that.
The Atlanta Constitution suggests that if George Gould controlled immigration he would detain many dukes and princes on Ellis Island as undesirable immigrants. The remark frames Gould as a strict gatekeeper in immigration policy.
The Aulantn Georgian defends its stance on prohibition against Gov. Smith supporters. Publisher F L Seeley counsels patience, warns against making prohibition a campaign issue, and urges restraint from Judge Covington and Judge Freeman while noting potential gubernatorial timing and legislative safeguards.
A sermon-style argument asserts sin hinders manhood and vision while moral laws of God enable true freedom and citizenship. The piece contrasts criminal to good citizens and notes Atlanta Journal endorsing Hoke Smith via a daughter of Sam P. Jones, citing her refusal to endorse.
A Valdosta reader asks about Joseph M. Brown. Rev. John B. White of Atlanta’s Second Baptist Church defends Brown, calling him moral, devout, and active in missions. White notes Brown’s anti liquor record and support for prohibition.
Viscount John Morley has accepted the viscountcy offered by the King and will join the House of Lords. The move signals a potential shift within the Liberal party on Lords reform, echoing Gladstone's long opposition to a hereditary chamber.
The Columbus Ledger assesses the political field saying Mr. Brown is stronger than both opponents and more so than Mr. Smith from two years ago. It notes the June 4 primary will reveal if Brown leads by about 15,000 votes or more.
The Georgia Democratic executive committee debates delaying the June primary, potential abolition of the majority nomination rule, and possible shift to a delegate system. Supporters cite governor Hoke Smith’s weak statewide showing and legislative timing, while opponents warn of confusion and county backlash across Macon and Gilmer counties.
A 1896 Chicago Convention scene is recalled where delegates, largely uninstructed, nominated William Jennings Bryan after Bose’s speech. The piece argues a Denver convention would require stronger, better instructed leadership to win Democratic support and movement of votes.
Gov Broward directs state troops to withdraw from Xacola area after clashes with strikebreakers and unrest surrounding the car runs. A brief official statement from Mrs Ady notes the situation and references past labor disputes involving Sherman and related figures.
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