McLendon Case Pressures Seen As Politically Motivated
The article argues the McLendon case is driven by politics rather than law or common sense. It criticizes Governor Smith's influence, questions the legality of bonds and private railcar inspections, and urges full disclosure and direct handling of issues to let the public judge truthfully.
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McLendon
Smith
Railroad Commission
Hoke Smith
Western & Atlantic
Guy. Smith
Hooper Alexander
Candler and
Hillyer
Mr. McLendon
McIndon
Settling the Race Problem for the South
English traveler William Archer analyzes solutions to racial tensions in the American South. He outlines four proposals, including gradual extinction, education and integration without intermarriage, legalized miscegenation, and geographic segregation. He discusses feasible land for a new state, calculation of relocation timelines, and advocates a planned, gradual shift led by a future statesman.
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William Archer
United States
Archer
Teaniac
My Archer
McClure’s
John Temple Graves
California
Texas
Interior Department
Washington
Lincoln Jr
A Proposed Black State and Racial Readjustment
The author argues for creating a new negro state to relieve Southern labor markets, with gradual integration into the Union under strict voting limits. He envisions provisional governance, military support, and removal of Fifteenth Amendment obstacles, asserting justice and long term benefits for both colors amid Hampton Tuskegee driven education and transfer of institutions.
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South
Supreme Court
United States
Republic
Hampton-Tuskegee Movement
Outlook for cotton crop economy and Georgia prospects
The South faces worsening cotton conditions with rains harming yields and a smaller than last year crop. Georgia bears heavy losses, Sumter county could gain nearly half a million dollars from a 30 thousand bale increase. Nationally, improved prices and a return to prosperity are anticipated, with Georgia’s oats and corn also strong. Americus looks to six months of better trade as panic effects fade and business improves.
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Georgia
Itig
South Georgia
Sumter County
United States
Americus
Reform rumors and local notices loom in Georgia politics
A clipped column comments on Republican tariff stance and burdens on cotton bagging, hints at possible Railroad Commission resignations and reconstitution, and alleges ties between Judge Hines, bond deals, and port rate plans. It cites Adel district tax cases and criticizes traveling sales for alleged stock schemes amid Georgia reform chatter.
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Judge Hines
Watson
Mitchell
Adel
Smith
House declines pay raises and tax fund move
Special to Times-Recorder. Atlanta July 14 The House refuses to raise pay for county tax receivers and supreme court stenographers. A near beer tax bill to place funds in the state school fund is tabled awaiting thorough discussion by Ways and Means rather than Education committees.
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Times-Recorder
Atlanta
Supreme Court
House
Ways and Means Committee
Educational
Senate Committee Backs Biennial Georgia Sessions Bill
Atlanta July 14 The Senate committee on constitutional amendments reported favorably the bill to hold biennial sessions of the Legislature. If the bill passes it will be submitted to the people for ratification at the next general election.
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Times-Recorder
Atlanta
Senate Committee On Constitutional Amendments Today
Georgia Peach Prices in Major Markets Reported
Special to Times-Recorder Atlanta July 14 Georgia Fruit Exchange peaches sold today in New York Philadelphia Boston Pittsburg Buffalo Schenectady St Louis and Springfield Mass with prices ranging from $1 to $2.75 amid ongoing complaints of green fruit. Georgia Attorney General Hart testified that the state's case against western rate increases was not very strong and ex-Chairman McLendon faced criticism for thorough case study and independent conclusions rather than following executive instructions.
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Times-Recorder
Atlanta
Georgia Fruit Exchange
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Schenectady
St. Louis
Springfield
Mass
Hart
McLendons
McLendon
King Edward Seen As Fletcher Convert in Boston Gleanings
A Boston Globe note suggests King Edward is now regarded as a Fletcher convert, a stance open to interpretation by any who may choose. The brief item reflects shifting religious affiliations in contemporary discourse.
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Boston Globe
Edward
Fletcher
For Sale Large Lot Near Leslie Georgia
One large land lot for sale about one mile from Leslie and one and a half miles from De Soto. Bordered by Jim Summerford A T Johnson Mrs Jarret Davis and Stansel Barwick in a good location at a reasonable price. Terms one third payable this fall with rest over a few years. Write J W Barwick Leslie Ga at once before others do. WANTED A select good paying grade in town school preferred by a female teacher with experience and good references. Address TEACHER 1012 Forsyth Street Americus Ga.
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Lesiie
DeSoto
Jim Summerford
A. T. Johnson
Jarret Davis
Stansel Barwick
J. W. Barwick
Leslie, Ga
Forsyth Street
Americus
Foley and Tar Stop Cough and Heal Slur A
The Hotel Windsor at Americus Georgia offers fourteen stores, 110 bedrooms, elevator and open roof garden with parlors and writing rooms. Prospective buyers are referred to John B Felder Americus Ga or to Crawford Wheatley.
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Windsor
Americus
Georgia
John B. Felder
Crawford Wheatley
Proclamation for Reward in Sumter County Murder Case
Governor Joseph M Brown issues a 1909 Georgia proclamation offering a hundred dollar reward for the capture of Henry Shivers, a 35 year old Black man, about 5 feet 10 inches, 165 pounds, for murder of Estelle Lallis in Sumter County. Officers statewide urged to arrest and deliver him for trial. Describes fugitive status and criminal charge details.
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Georgia
Joseph, M. Brown
Sumter
Henry Bhivers
Estelle Lallis
Henry Shivers
Sumter County
Joseph M. Brown
Philip Cook
Guardianship applications in Sumter County Georgia
Georgia Burton of Sumter County applies to be guardian of minor Georgia Burton. Court of Ordinary will hear the case on the first Monday in August 1909. John A. Cobb Ordinary signs the notice dated July 7 1909. Additionally Belle Park guardian of Marguerite Calloway seeks discharge and objects must be filed by the first Monday in August or discharge will be granted.
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Georgia
Sumter County
Fannie Burton
Burton
John A
Cobb
Belle Park
Marguerite Calloway
John A. Cobb
Guardian seeks discharge from Ira Hall Harden case
Sumter County Georgia Eighty Sixth District Guardian B. Hall applies for discharge from guardianship of Mrs Ira Hall Harden. If not approved by the first Monday in August next, guardian will be discharged as applied for. Notice dated July 6 1909.
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Georgia
Sumter County
B. Hall
Ira Hall Harden
Sheriff Sales in Americus Georgia August Auction
Notices describe two sheriff sales in Sumter County Georgia. The first levies on 125 acres of land in the New 26th District tied to H D Frazier to satisfy a City Court judgment in favor of J E French & Co. The second sale lists a mare mule Ida a sorrel mare mule Mollie and a two horse wagon as Simon Terrell’s property to satisfy a mortgage fi fa from the City Court of Americus. Sheriff W H Peagin certifies the notices and returns.
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Georgia
Sumter County
Americus
26Th Land District
John Harris
Bill Reid
Q. W. Fuller
W. H. Peagin
Court House
Said
Ida
Mollie
Simon Terrell
F.G. Jones
W. H. Feagin
Sale of Eugenia Page property in Sumter County Georgia
Administrator W H Feagin announces public sale by order of the Court of Ordinary of Sumter County Georgia. On the first Tuesday in August 1909 at the courthouse in Americus between legal hours of sale the estate of Mrs Eugenia Page deceased will be offered including one house and lot on Farlow street Americus two houses on Jackson street Americus and a lot on Jackson street Americus. Cash terms. Sir Walter L Page administrator.
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W. H. Feagin
Court of Ordinary
Sumter County
Georgia
Court House
Eugenia ,Page
Farlow Street
Americus
Bes
Jackson Street
Walter. L. Page
Eugenia Page
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