The Times-Recorder American Georgia August 28 1908
The page lists newspaper staff positions and roles for the Times-Recorder in Americus Georgia. It notes the paper as official organ for multiple authorities including Sumter County Webster County and the Railroad Commission of Georgia for the 3rd Congressional district. It provides subscription rates and the address for remittance to The Times-Recorder.
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Times-Recorder
City of
American
Sumter County
Webster County
Railroad Commission of Georgia
3Rd Congressional District
U. 8 S. Court
Southern District of Georgia
Americus
Surprising claims spark debate on aging hair and politics
The piece notes German scientists dispute hair turning gray from shock and satirizes novelist and political figures. It mentions Watson and Hoke Smith disputing disenfranchisement law timing. It quips about HGen candidate Hisgen and a World probe into five greatest New Yorkers. The tone blends humor and critique of public figures.
Campaign whispers urge Watson to withdraw soon
The text questions why Watson should pull out his campaign and not disclose the ruin facing his party, noting the sense that observers expect a withdrawal without full disclosure.
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Watson
Prosperity Rising in Americus and Sumter County
Americus and Sumter County residents celebrate a wave of growth including new creamery, two street railway bids, and a looming federal building project. The Times-Recorder notes cheaper gas and electricity, growing bonds market, and planned water plant improvements while cotton season opens with strong grower finances and favorable statewide crop conditions.
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Americus
Sumter County
Times-Recorder
Americas
Carnegie Library
Federal
Sept Netural Department
Americus Federal
Board of Trade
Cain
Summter County
Hudson
Good roads urged for Georgia farmers by Macon News
The Macon Evening News endorses the Times-Recorder editorial arguing that improved highways boost farm efficiency and profits. It notes time is money, favors road upgrades to cut wear on mules and wagons, reduce repairs, and speed rural commerce, urging Georgia to adopt a broad highway program.
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The
Macon Evening News
Times-Recorder
Georgia
Sharp
Hooks
Reduced Passenger Rates Fail to Increase Georgia Rail Traffic
Commentary contends that lower 2 1/2 cent per mile rail rates in Georgia failed to boost revenue or service. Data show Atlantic Coast Line passenger numbers rose modestly while income fell, Seaboard and Southern losses followed. The piece cites the Atlanta Constitution noting insufficient travel gains to offset rate cuts.
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Georgia
Atlantic Coast Line
Seaboard
Southern
Atlanta Constitution
Watson's Generosity and Magnanimity in Georgia Electors Offer
The Jeffersonian mocks Tom Watson for proposing that Georgia cede its 13 electoral votes to him and questions how any use of terms like generosity or magnanimity can apply. It argues Watson would gain nothing and labels the proposal absurd and self serving.
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Tom Watson
Democratic Party of
Georgia
Union
Bryan
Watson
Democratic Party
Jeffersonian
Webster
Temperate report seals end of convict lease system in Georgia
The investigative committee's report denounces years of convict leasing abuses, calls for ending the system, and urges thorough supervision by capable, honorable officials. It condemns lessees and wardens for profiteering, cruelty, doctored reports, and state-farm mismanagement, asserting reforms to prevent future shock to the public.
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Legislative Investigating Committee
Georgia
Ike Hanly
Toomer
Commission Criticized for Neglect in Prison Case Review
The report denounces the prison commission for failure to assess actual conditions and for pervasive neglect. It notes deputy wardens ran felony camps, and yet commissioners did not inquire into pay or duties. It asserts no financial wrongdoing by members but calls neglect severe and warrants censure.
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Commission On Inquiry
Commission
Bryan's Anti-Trust Speech Elevates Democratic Stand
The article reviews William Jennings Bryan’s third campaign address in Indianapolis. It highlights his attacks on Taft and Sherman, calls for trust busting, and argues that the speech aims to shift public opinion in the North and West toward industrial reform and political independence through conscience and competition.
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Bryan
Kern
Indianapolis
Republican Party
Taft
Sherman
Spee
Hughes Preaches Democratic Doctrine at Cliff House
Gov. Hughes urged citizens to demand government that delivers equal rights and free opportunity before the law. He condemned administration favoritism and monopolies, arguing the people seek to govern and that the Democratic line aligns with his values.
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Gov. Hughes
Cliff House
Democratic Party
Bryan
Senator la Follette
New York
Hughes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomas Gamble, JR
C. W. Cornforth
J. W. Farlow
W. L. Dupree
Americus, Ga
Hoke Smith
Hisgen
Se Hughes
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