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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
4
The Times-Recorder 1908 edition from Americus Georgia announces publication details with editors Gamble and Cornforth and staff roles. It notes official status for city Sumter Webster counties and railroad commission coverage and lists subscription rates and mailing info.
A circulating political flyer attacks Gov. Smith and Georgia Democrat Joe Brown by insinuating support from Negro conventions. The Macon Telegraph condemns the tactic as an insult to Georgia Democrats and notes there is no truth to the claim of black endorsement. The piece calls for fair rhetoric and criticizes the spread of racial fear in campaigns.
The Anti-Saloon League Headquarters Committee declines to back either Governor hopeful, praising both Smith and Brown for aligning with league goals. The group says selecting one would betray League standards and argues the real fight is with legislative candidates who can veto or sign laws.
Reports from Third District counties show strong support for Congressman Lewis in the primary. His campaign faced opposition from Dudley Hughes, who failed to attract farmers and relied on lawyers, while Lewis’ record includes rural route progress and a new public building appropriation.
Albany Herald argues Dougherty County leads in permanent highway construction to inspire Southwest Georgia. The piece extols better roads boosting farms homes and livelihoods while criticizing political dithering and vote hustling. It notes Senator Foraker pledges no adjournment until bills restore dishonorably discharged Negro soldiers of the 25th Infantry from Brownsville.
The Cuthbert Leader calls straw-voting a nuisance while noting the Atlanta Journal would likely echo an agreement. This exchange highlights partisan annoyance with nonbinding ballots and editorial tone suggests broader journalistic consensus.
The General Conference of the Northern Methodist Church, with over three million members, condemns the divorce laws as a national disgrace and urges national legislation and a constitutional amendment for uniformity. It highlights labor issues, wages, old age security, and the church as a workshop guiding individuals toward salvation. It also predicts social changes where wealth exerts less political influence and workers gain more power.
A Methodist address argues for leading and restraining by religious force. It notes social critics detect injustices but cannot spark remedy. The speech urges striking dances and games of chance from forbidden amusements while tying stance to Wesleyan principles.
The piece argues a looming fight between President Roosevelt and Congress, centered on military power authority and the exile of Col. Stewart to an Arizona post, with a broader look at the Brownsville incident and letters defending the president’s discharge of negro soldiers. It notes Senate discomfort with executive power and cites constitutional provisions. It warns of political impact if a clash occurs.
A charge claims Judge R B Russell backed Hoke Smith in a past gubernatorial race. Russell issues an official denial stating he did not support Smith, recalling his earlier stump speeches and affirming no change or need to apologize for his views.
Philadelphia papers often use the phrase Taft or Knox when referring to the Republican nominee. This shorthand signals the party's choice dynamics and how reporters frame the contest.
Dr Broughton joins others in denouncing seven trustees who endorsed Governor Smith, arguing the minority action harms Smith and weakens temperance forces in Georgia. He urges the league to honor pledges and individual judgment, condemning political pressure and “bullragin g” used in the endorsement.
Dr. Landrum of Atlanta argues warning of danger to prohibition in Georgia politics. He predicts a shift to a local option platform if Hoke Smith wins, noting counties with whiskey strength could outvote rural prohibitions under a popular vote plan. He cites future campaigns and names key anti prohibition figures.
The piece notes a broad call for independence from external interference as enterprise and resilience rise after the Panic. It lists diverse groups from farmers to bankers as examples of economic strength and unity. The public mood anticipates stability, with a date of June 4 referenced as a turning point.
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