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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
4
The Times-Recorder surveys state politics, ridicules the national Congress as ineffective, and highlights Georgia races. It critiques Hoke Smith, Gov. Smith, and federal policy while noting Albany, Atlanta, and Savannah players. The piece cites Dr. Nunnally’s stance on prohibition and hints at shifts in liquor and rail policy.
A Chester, Pennsylvania boycott crisis drawn by violence and strikes shows how a strong union town spirals into disruption. Rioting and boycotts devastate local businesses, cell services, schools, and health care as arbitration is urged to curb unrest in a community whose churches teach peace.
Brown leads in Fulton while Cobb county remains key in the race. Smith is scheduled to speak there three times next week as tensions rise and locals compare Joe and Hoke among familiar voters.
The Albany Herald reports Gov. Smith and campaign manager Anderson in a controversy over a Brooks county disfranchisement and negro equality circular. Anderson claims no intent to imply Brown favors social equality, while critics denounce the tactic as deceitful and unworthy in Georgia politics.
The Times critique contrasts Governor Hoke Smith with past pledges on railroad rates and cotton policy. It argues his administration failed to deliver relief to farmers, citing cotton rate inaction, mixed railroad policy, and selective fare books, while warning against continuing policies that could harm Georgia’s business climate.
The City Council Thursday night accepted Mr. Carnegie’s offer of a 20000 dollar public library funding a maintenance and books supply. It promises a fine building and free library hours, with thousands of books ready for transfer and low annual book costs, enhancing Americus’s appearance beside Federal building improvements.
The Ocilla Star questions Hoke about the motive behind pushing a $150,000 extra burden on farmers via a fertilizer tax. It accuses him of poor memory on prior efforts and demands a clear explanation of his reasoning.
The Dawson News reports farmers pay seven and a half cents more per bale to ship cotton to Savannah and Brunswick since Hoke Smith became Georgia governor. Cotton buyer G. H. Arthur cites September 1906 and September 1907 freight rates to prove costs increased, argues Smith administration did not lower rates and questions assertions by Smith allies. He cites Terrell County losses of $2,700 and Staley’s 2,000,000 bale crop losses around $150,000, urging club members to answer with facts.
The Muscogee County Brown Club opens with 1,000 members and a mass meeting, aiming to sway June 4 votes as Governor Smith faces stronger opposition in Columbus and Muscogee. Watson criticizes Smith while newspapers warn against straw ballots and warn of political intoxication. The club projects about 2,000 names as support grows.
Voters will place ballots in two boxes to simplify choosing candidates. The system aims to speed up polling and ensure clear tallies during the upcoming election.
K. EB Park, candidate for re-election as Georgia State Treasurer, defends his record against W. J. Speer’s criticisms. He argues the governor selects bank depositories, cites legal opinions affirming his actions, and notes prior bank failures during Speer’s terms, urging voters to compare records.
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