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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
4
The Americus Times Recorder issue from May 8 1908 features political commentary on Georgia campaign figures Hoke Smith Joe Brown and Tom Watson with references to national figures Bryan Graves Hearst and Albany Herald. It also notes increased efforts by the National Brewers Association to shut down disreputable saloons and praises business leader C W Morse.
Senator Jos W. Bailey defeats opposition in Texas amid bitter clash over alleged ties to the Standard Oil Company. The contest ranks as one of the fiercest of its kind in the Lone Star state.
A vivid description celebrates a stylish summer outfit featuring a pretty woman with a merry widow hat, an open work shirt waist with a delicate pattern, a snowy white skirt, and soft yellow shoes, highlighting how the ensemble stands out.
Editor J ethray expresses sympathy as Inman & Co., a major Georgia firm where he was a chief partner, files for bankruptcy. The loss is described as serious with the house going to the wall after heavy cotton futures losses.
Bitter campaign rhetoric centers on Gov. Smith and Joe Brown. Critics accuse Smith of personal attacks and prodding chauvinistic fears to gain votes, while Brown supporters argue Smith’s policies deter investment and progress. The piece calls for civility and favors Brown to spur Georgia’s prosperity and capital flow.
A partial report to President Roosevelt cites Commissioner Knox findings on the New York Cotton Exchange. It accuses fixed grade differences and futures manipulation of favoring insiders, depressing prices, and shifting risk away from speculation to the general public, with a path for congressional action.
A provision in the appropriation bill would allocate 400000 dollars for an American Embassy building in Paris, drawing questions about priorities and foreign aid. Proponents cite strategic importance and prestige, while critics warn of domestic needs and fiscal restraint.
A circular from John A. Johnson headquarters argues for nominating the Minnesota governor at the Denver Convention. It presents electoral totals by region and asserts Johnson is a vote-getter capable of delivering victory with 242 electoral votes required to elect.
Atlanta editor Seeley rejects a charge that the Georgian newspaper is owned by the L and N Railroad. The Georgian asserts it owns no outside stock except twenty shares given to staff, held in trust by the Georgian Company. The paper notes it has invested a quarter million dollars and has not borrowed from any railroad or corporation.
Judge Speer rebukes the Georgia Court of Appeals for a near beer decision and asserts it conflicts with Supreme Court of Georgia rulings. He warns that selling near beer without federal compliance risks federal indictments and stresses malt liquor definitions under state law.
In St Peters burg on May 6 a remarkable Mohammedan women of Orenburg Province petitioned the Douma to secure rights for Mohammedan women, demanding education, travel, prayer in mosques, and legal protection against oppression by husbands. The petition argues religion supports equality and urges deputies to enact legislation defending women’s rights to learn and participate in society. If status remains unchanged, women warn men may become slaves and the Muslim world could perish.
The court rejects the argument that the state must prove intoxicating quality. The statute targets unlicensed sale of malt liquor, making the offense proven by a sale itself. The jury was instructed to weigh whether the sold liquors were intoxicating only to determine malt status, not essential for guilt.
In a characteristic interview Sam Jones criticizes Hoke Smith as self serving and hypocritical. Jones questions Smiths integrity on prohibition lobbying, railroad policy, and legal fees while noting shifting stances and alliances as the race for governor unfolds. The Philadelphia Ledger cites broad skepticism of Smiths sincerity and reform efforts.
An enormous peach harvest looms as Americus, Georgia, gears up to ship hundreds of carloads. Central of Georgia Railway builds sidings at Bagley Ray Co. and Ware orchards to aid packing plants. Mr Ware and other growers set up large packing houses. First fully ripe peaches from Mr W P Person yesterday, with Sneed and Alexander varieties to follow.
A smooth fakir swindles Charles W. Ansley of Americus, paying over a dollar for a farm and leaving Ansley out twenty dollars after a brief visit. The buyer stays long enough to gain trust, then departs with no payment, while Ansley searches for the missing purchaser Col Slick and his wallet. Police fail to locate the con man.
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