McLendon Confession Endangers Rail Commission
The confession reveals that McLendon earned about $3,000 on the Athens Street Railway bonds deal, with a 50 percent profit on a $50,000 transaction. The exposure of concealed facts and questions about motives suggest his permanent retirement from the railway commission. It also calls for Judge Hines to go, and possibly more officials, as Gov. Smith’s selections face scrutiny.
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McLendon
Athens
Railway Commission
McLemion
Railroad Commission
Hines
Wrightsville & Tennille
Hooper Alexander
Gov. Smith
Was It Done to Save Hines in McLendon Case
The piece argues Gov. Smith and advisers barred a charge about street railway securities from McLendon’s dismissal explanation. It suggests a caucus decision shielded Judge Hines, a Smith ally, from linkage to the bonds issue. The author frames Brown’s current tenure as avoiding prior administration scandals.
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McLendon
Gov. Smith
Hines
Smith
Melendon
Jas
Wrightsville & Tennille Road
Albany family sides with near beer crackdown
A fragmentary analysis argues near beer may intoxicate more than allowed or affect behavior. The Albany family advocates halting sales to protect injured individuals and deter abuse, suggesting threats to bring offenders before the grand jury and warning sellers against governing themselves by uncertain alcohol content.
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Albany
Albans Mai
Cotton Mills Boost as Americus Misses Benefit
The Lafayette Alabama firm Schussler and Sons sold 1650 bales of cotton stored in Columbus warehouses to local mills, earning about thirty thousand dollars from holding and a price premium of 1/4 to 3/8 cent above Americus prices. The piece argues a cotton mill would lift local markets, farms, roads, schools, and taxes, urging immediate action to reap expected prosperity.
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Columbus
C. Schussler and Sons
Lafayette
Ala
Natre
Americus
Cotton Mills
Americas
Sumter County
Betrayed by the Republicans over a proposed income tax
The piece argues that Eastern Republican leaders will seek defeat of the constitutional amendment legalizing an income tax. It claims New England and states like New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey will oppose, aided by corporate interests. It warns of a broader political realignment and future backlash against the GOP if the amendment fails.
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East
New England
Senate
New York
Pennsylvania
Delaware
New Jersey
Nevada
Congress
Supreme Court
Staunton Bosses Run City Like Business, Say Critics
Staunton, Virginia is urged to run city government as a business corporation with legitimate management principles. Critics argue politicians promote personal interests and costly errors, accusing McLendon of blunders in delaying facts before a legislative committee. They also demand Hines resign alongside him.
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Staunton
New Danger for Near Beer Dealers
An Albany Herald open letter warns near beer dealers of prosecution for further sales. A brother, previously made drunk by near beer, faces humiliation and arrest. the letter argues near beer can intoxicate now, citing police reports and cases of youth intoxication.
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Albany Herald
McLendon
Special Attorneys Targeted to Save State Treasuries
The article argues against special attorneys like Heney in California and Hines and Alexander in Georgia, criticizing their graft and large fees as a drain on the state. It cites the Constitution about meeting ordinary obligations and predicts Gov Brown will not force state debt payments to cover such fees.
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Heney
California
Federal
Hines
Alexander
Georgia
Gav. Brown
Wicked twin blamed for Montcolureley misfortunes
Oliver the banker, famed for nerve and fakir flair, proclaims a wicked twin who resembles him authored all his misfortunes. The confession frames a dramatic reversal as patriots recall the empty honor of Montcolureley.
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Oliver
Colorado governor derides voters as the dregs of womankind
The former Colorado governor declares that only the dregs of womankind avail themselves of the opportunity to vote. The remark sparks interest in the role women played in the political moment. C. E. Boram of Hartsboro Alabama was in Americus yesterday on business.
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Colorado
C. E. Boram
Hartsboro, Ala
Americus
Prayer of a Mother for a Wayward Son
A mother pleads with God on a sleepless vigil for her son who has fallen. She recalls mercy and seeks divine forgiveness, offering herself as the payment for his sins while begging for gentleness and guidance through the night. The poem expresses deep maternal sorrow and intertwined hope.
Georgia Opinions Clash Over Reform and Prohibition
The Macon News accuses opponents of relying on technicalities while the Albany Herald lauds McLendon as having clean hands. The Statesboro News groups Smith McLendon Hines and Alexander as reform birds. Dr Broughton seeks a law forcing girls to learn housekeeping. The Perry Home Journal says Georgia must pay debts before salaries. The Columbus Ledger warns women to marry only if employed. Banks multiply as prospects brighten. a lawyer says prohibition harmed business.
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The
Statesboro News
Smith
McLendon
Hines
Alexander
Perry Home Journal
Georgia
Augusta papers mirror Atlanta organs on politics
The Moultrie Observer notes likely inaction if Hoke Smith runs for governor next year, urging Brown supporters to let Smith be. Col John Temple Graves claims Hearst is out of politics, though hints suggest otherwise. The piece also criticizes Adams bill limiting baseball games between state aided institutions, urging Adams to return to Hall county.
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Moultrie Observer
Hoke Smith
Brown
Smith
John Temple Graves
Hearst
Adams
Hall
Adama
Hall County
Georgia to add Episcopalian college for women in Atlanta
The state proceeds with plans to establish an Episcopalian institution for women in Atlanta under Bishop Nelson and church leaders. Georgia educators highlight strong support for higher mental training and expanding standards across its schools, noting the need for local education.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Nelson
Augusta Herald Examines Colonels Test in Horsemanship
The Augusta Herald suggests new colonels should undergo a horsemanship test, implies a Teddy Roosevelt style administration in Georgia, and hints that former legislators who used passes charged to the state treasury could rally behind McLendon, the deposed commissioner, if lined up.
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Augusta Herald
Herald
Teddy Roosevelt
Georgia
McLendon
Paupers’ Marriage Practice Criticized in Waynesboro
The union of two paupers in Waynesboro’s poor house is condemned as a travesty on the institution. County officials’ attempts to stage a formal function worsen the disgrace, reflecting poorly on the county’s oversight.
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Waynesboro
Georgia wool sales boost state’s production outlook
Thirty five thousand pounds of Georgia wool sold at Donaldsonville recently for over 30 cents per pound. If the anti dog bill passes, Georgia will likely regain status as a leading wool producing state.
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Georgia
Donaldsonville
Prohibition Enforcement Outlook in Tennessee
A reader notes that enforcing prohibition through grand jury inquiries on drunk individuals could disrupt illicit liquor sources. The Macon News questions claims that Hoke Smith caused a panic, while deeming past issues revived and predicting prosperity under Governor Brown as the panic fades from memory.
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Tennessee
Grand Jury
Macon News
Hoke Smith
Brown
Agricultural Express Tracked For Political Exposures
The Agricultural Express ride through the state last year drew Gov Smith on board for agrico political speeches. It now appears the railroads deadheaded the train, and the exposed inconsistencies of reform may continue to surface.
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Agricultural Express
Gov.Smith
Georgia Law Against Diseased Food Workers Passed
The state touts a public safety law banning diseased persons from food manufacture. The article notes the bill’s cost at 25 000 to reach the governor, calling the session near do-nothing status, yet suggesting the outcome could be a blessing in disguise.
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Georgia
Atlanta grain case falls short of grab-all scheme
The grab-all scheme of Atlanta failed in the grain case too. It sought a preferential carload rate to dispossess many dealers in small cities. Atlanta will not stop trying to hog the whole business as long as the so-called "Atlanta spirit" exists.
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Atlanta
Alexander praised as lawyer and Hoke Smith partisan
The Macon Telegraph critiques Hooper Alexander for taking government pay in Governor Smith's administration. It claims his legal skills were hidden until he aligned as a Hoke Smith partisan and political aide, noting he was well compensated from the state treasury.
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Hooper Alexander
Gov. Smith
Macon Telegraph
Alexander
Hoke Smith
Judge Adamson Backs Tariff Removal on Autos for People
Judge Adamson argues tariff removal on automobiles would make cars affordable for ordinary people. He notes farmers and others paying for roads are denied use due to high prices set by American manufacturers. He contends profits on these machines are enormous and free trade would cut values significantly.
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the Circle
Guyt
Hoke
Guyt McLendon
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