The Times-Recorder Official Sumter Webster Georgia Organ
The Times-Recorder terms list publishings and duties as the official newspaper for Americus Sumter Webster counties and the railroad commission district. It notes editors and managers, circulation rates, and postal details for the newspaper established in 1879.
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Americus Recorder
Americus Times
Amercus
Times-Recorder
City of Americas
Sumter County
Webster County
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Americus
Christianity Losing Ground in Modern Cities
A newspaper column critiques sermons from big city pulpits including Rev. Dr. Aked of Ith Avenue Baptist Church New York. It argues religion shows decline in urban areas while noting broader regional differences, urging renewed effort to reach youth and higher classes with strong religious leadership.
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Christ
Aked
Ith Avenue Baptist Church
New York City
Rockefellers
New York
America
Baptists of American
Ina Sen
Pitty
England
France
Spain
Italy
Germany
Jean
Tropolis
Claims Charges and Dodges by Governor Smith in Americus
An editorials critiques Governor Smiths Americus address as filled with unfounded claims and baseless charges. It accuses him of denying past statements, dodging questions, and crediting preexisting rate changes to his administration while harming farmers and citizens with new two cent mile books. The piece says his wild alarms and evasions mask a record of tax and policy positions that fail to gain public support.
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Smith
Americus
Railroad Commission
Regia
Sumter County
Hoke Smith
Sumter
Washington
Georgia
Union
Hoke
Wy & A
Gov. Smith
Terrell
Joe Brown
Brown
Marletts
The
Atlanta Journal
Brewers
Noted Vision, Faith, and American Resolve Described
The speaker praises the South and its “princely domain” urging a broader view. He asserts that in America, God still reigns and the church is doing powerful and effective work, suggesting renewal and hope amid struggle.
No Time to Change Congressman Has Lewis record merits for third district voters
The piece argues for reelecting Mr. Lewis to Congress for two more years. It lauds his twelve year tenure as honest, loyal, and effectively advancing relief for constituents. It notes his role as ranking member of the Currency and Banking Committee and questions whether Hughes could replace him on that panel.
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Third
Lewis
Congress
Atc
Sige’ Lewis
Currency and Banking Committee
Hughes
Mr. Lewis
Ern est Will ie s View s on Railroad Legislation
Upshaw argues that while railroads need correction, sweeping caps on profits favoring investors and the political class threaten financial ruin. He cites receiverships and mass layoffs as proof of fiscal harm, recounting personal losses from railroad stock. He condemns extreme political propaganda that drains lifelong savings in months.
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Wm D. Upshaw
Malicious slanders cited against Joe Brown in Cobb County affidavits
Governor Smith faced repeated charges without proof alleging Brown was a Republican and urging black voters to influence whites or pay taxes. The text cites two affidavits from D C Cole, Cobb County Republican chairman, denying an Apr 21 1908 Marietta convention endorsement and noting Cole’s postmaster role and credibility.
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Marietta
Joe Brown
Brown
Atlanta Journal
Smith Organ
Journal
Georgia
Cobb County
D. C. Cole
Republican Committee
Court House
Joseph M. Brown
Cole
Cleveland on Insurance Shows Grover Cleveland’s Sanity
The article extols Grover Cleveland’s plain good sense on life insurance and public matters. It cites his defense of American life insurance, noting reforms, stronger reporting, and public confidence. The piece also jokes that the germ of paresis has been found in candidates’ fear of election.
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Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Lfe
Roosevelt on Methodism and national service
President Roosevelt praised Methodism for its historical role in the United States and urged the church to continue its broad, practical work across laboring and frontier communities. He emphasized democratic spirit, frontier courage, and the duty of religious organizations to assist the poor and unite society through charity and conviction.
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Roosevelt
Great
Methodist Church
New World
White House
Teddy
University
Washington
United States
America
Atlantic
How to Become a Champion Prohibitionist T:
A satirical guide urges opposing a prohibition bill then using it to gain power. It mocks pro prohibitionists and cites politicians and fans as examples while arguing for exploiting shifting laws and public opinion to claim victory.
Statesmen, not peanut politicians, urged in naval praise
Admiral Evans argues for more statesmen and fewer peanut politicians, contrasting his view with a country not inclined to share his opinion. The remark highlights a broader debate over leadership style and national priorities.
Smith’s Latest Spokesman Broughton Discarded by Savannah Press
The Savannah Press spares no one as it drops Smith’s newest spokesman Broughton, signaling a sharp editorial shift and renewed focus on the figure at the center of the controversy.
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Savannah
Smith
Broughton
Atlanta druggists ban near beers before war ends
Atlanta druggists have decided to cut out near beers amid doubts about women voters and future vendor behavior before the war ends.
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Atlanta
Georgia Public Opinion On Prohibition And Political Moves
A Georgia public note critiques Hoke Smith on liquor policy and banking law adherence, arguing the state should not follow other states in light wines and beer. It questions Smith’s actions re bank deposits, suggests Governor Brown’s nomination will not affect prohibition, and urges Georgia voters to choose legislators who will shape the law in June.
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Associated Press
Habersham
Glynn
Welkin
Hughey Edenfield
Coger
Sibley
Poolell
Wright
Candler
Hoke
Georgia
Atlanta Journal
Little Joe
Prohibition Backed by Safe Choice in Legislature
The piece argues that choosing safe men for the legislature makes the prohibition act safe, while unsafe choices make it unsafe. It notes that Governor Hoke Smith opposed the law and that now both Smith and Brown vow to veto any adverse legislation, challenging repeal or harmful amendments.
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Smith
Brown
Hoke Smith
Jaw bones found in Guinness woman cellar
A sensational note reports human jaw bones discovered in the cellar of a woman described as Guiness. The piece suggests the bones belong to men eager to marry her, humorously likening them to jackasses in response to her matrimonial actions.
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Guiness
New York Woman Arrested After Promising Christian Principles
A New York woman who pledged to run her stock broker's office on Christian principles was arrested for fraud. Authorities say the combination of stock exchanges and Christian principles proved incompatible.
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New York
Griggs and Lewis in Georgia Politics Seen Safely Set
The Albany Herald argues Griggs’ value as congressman is clear to constituents and unlikely to be displaced. The Fort Valley Leader notes that if other counties in Georgia back Joe Brown by large margins and Houston follows, Hale Smith would be defeated more soundly than Clark Howell was.
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Albany Herald
Griggs
Lewis
Fort Valley
Georgia
Joe Brown
Houston
Hale Smith
Clark Howell
Union Then In Atlanta Work To Hide Names From Directory
In Atlanta efforts are underway to shield individuals from appearing in the city directory while a publication by Expert Hill is tied to an alleged exposure involving Fulton County and a Joe Brown club membership list.
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Union
Atlanta
Hill
Gov. Smith
Fulton County
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Jenie
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City Eastor
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Americus, Ga
Schley County News
Ernest Willie
Methodism
Tom Watson
Jeffersonian
Neal Bank
Sith
Judge Hines
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