Politics Ruled Its Actions In Early Georgia Assembly
The first session of Georgia's General Assembly closed amid public gratification yet concern. The body is blamed for placing personal politics over state interests, blocking progressive measures, and opposing Governor Brown’s initiatives. Critics warn the anti Brown bloc, led by Smith, thwarted fiscal reform and labor and railroad policy. The writer laments recurring partisan obstruction and wishes relief in future sessions.
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Georgia
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Railway Commission
Labor Commission
A Study in Good and Bad Roads across Sumter County
A Georgia newspaper urges Sumter County voters to drive the new Smithville road from Americus to the county line and into Lee and Dougherty counties. It contrasts smooth, fast travel on well maintained sections with the poor, rut filled Lee county stretch. The piece argues better roads boost growth, attract settlers, and ease passage for bonds and development.
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Sumter County
Smithville
Americus
Lee County
Dougherty County
Leesburg
Sumter
Mithville
Dougherty
Lee
Vast Development Ahead for Georgia
News from Savannah reports Harriman interests controlling the Central of Georgia Railway plan to greatly boost imports through the port. Savannah’s export business nears sixty five million, while imports were small and fertilizer related. Special agents will promote Savannah as a hub to exporters abroad, leveraging Central’s connections for a probable influx of imports and broad development.
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Savannah
Harriman
Central of Georgia Railway
Signs Point to a Greater Georgia Next Year
The Georgia outlook is bright with a progressive current across the state. Expanding good roads, growing home farms, scientific agriculture, and new mills and industries signal stronger prosperity, with Savannah poised to grow as a major import hub and Georgia expected to advance in manufacturing and business ties.
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Georgia
Savannah
Fifty Days Of Legislature Highlight Obe Stevens Defeat Drive
The first session of the current legislature runs fifty days with much time wasted. Hoke calls for the defeat of railroad commissioner Obe Stevens, asserting Uncle Obe will be on hand when the defeat arrives.
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Obe Stevens
Uncle Obe
Social and Personal Notes from Americus Society
Social and personal items recount visitors and residents in Americus and nearby towns. Clara Belle Davenport and other guests stay in Marshallville and Atlanta, while Miss Patti Beall returns from Columbus to Lumpkin. Local officials, lawmakers and editors discuss politics, theatre plans, travel, and community announcements.
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Clara Belle Davenport
Marshallville
Fannie Davenport
Politics and quirks from a Georgia paper
Schley Howard and Jack Slaton may fill Lon Livingston’s congressional seat, though Livingston offers little comment. A Connecticut law banning Sunday kisses has been revoked, making such kisses less desirable. Lumpkin county farmers returned two thirds of their agricultural implements valued at $1 each. Augusta Herald hints Augusta’s appeal while noting prohibition contrasts with South Carolina. McLendon criticized for governor run. public sympathy shifts from him to Little Joe. The piece notes street railway bonds and profits in comparison.
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Lumpkin County
The Hon Hoke Smith Portrayed as a Fighter In Georgia
The Columbus Ledger hails former governor Hoke Smith as a strong fighter and a conspicuous figure who will be watched by voters to see where he stands. It argues Brownites and Smithitles differ on the timing of that stance and questions public willingness to pay a dollar to save a worthless dog, predicting the average negro would trade anything for his dog instead.
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Patti Beall
Genie Gregory
Columbus Ledger
Lumpkin
Savannah
Hoke Smith
Joe Brown
Joe
Hoke
The
Smithitles
Georgia
Ledger
Omaha Mayor Considers Odd Dietary Advice
Omaha mayor Dahlman muses over a facetious recipe sent by a friend suggesting he quit following Bryan and grow stout. The note hints at reducing stress and improving health but unclear if he will adopt the suggestion or benefit from it.
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Dahlman
Omaha
Bryan
Near Beer and Public Office Reform in Georgia
The piece discusses near beer remaining popular and stable while on trial, the shift to electing county school commissioners by the people, and Georgia's move toward direct public accountability. It applauds the Griffin grand jury for indicting county commissioners and others over using county convicts for private property improvements, calling such graft unacceptable in Georgia.
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Griffin
Georgia
Georgia law targets slander and fringe fraternal names
The piece argues a Georgia misdemeanor against slander, praises Seth Low as ambassador pick, notes osteopathy gains state sanction, and predicts clashes over Negro fraternal groups losing names and emblems, with possible federal court fights seen as defense of white fraternities.
Conditions in Other Countries Reported by Agriculture Dept
The Agriculture Department reports European crops vary by region with Central Europe facing declines in wheat and rye, and Germany and Austria Hungary expecting a large drop. Britain shows above average wheat, Spain domestic supply is adequate, and Italy's yield is satisfactory though quality is poor. Eastern Europe holds good prospects, Romania expects a larger crop, and Russia crops are good though winter wheat acreage is lower. Global stocks are low, and Europe’s harvest overall should exceed last two years but not reach 1906 levels. Canada remains strong, while India Australia and Argentina offer mixed signals for next crops.
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Foley's Kidney Remedy praised by Wayne reader
A Wayne West Virginia woman writes that Foley's Kidney Remedy cured her kidney disease after severe illness keeping her bedridden. The letter appears among local notices noting other residents health and travel. Mrs E L Bell enjoyed a month at Tallulah Falls before returning home, while several locals report fevers, hospital care, and visits with friends in Americus.
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Robert Wheeler
Jacksonville
Americus
Cole
Foley
8. L. Bowen
Wayne
W. Va
E. L. Bell
Tallulah Falls
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