Times-Recorder quotes and political jabs from 1908
The Americus Times-Recorder notes Ben Tillman and McLaurin, criticizes Standard Oil ties, Harriman seeking the Seaboard, and Hoke Smith backing "Little Joe" in a contentious pre election editorial. It also references Connors dubbing Graves and Hearst's nomination of a "valet." The piece sits in a 1908 Americus, Georgia context with official organ status listed.
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Harriman
Seaboard
Americus
Hoke Smith
Little Joe
New Convict System Planned to Boost Road Building
The Prison Commission prepares for the March 31 end of the lease system as counties like Fulton and Sumter plan to receive convicts for road work. The plan promises cheaper labor, faster highway improvements, and broader farmer benefits, with Farm communities eager to gain from improved roads and mobility.
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Plang
Mombers
Fulton County
Sumter
Forgery Row Buries Times in Cleveland Article Debacle
The literary executor of the late Grover Cleveland condemns a Times piece as a base forgery. Brandenburg sold the article to The Times amid bribery accusations involving Gompers. The incident damages The Times, while potentially boosting Bryan among independents and denting Taft's influence.
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The
New York Times
Cleveland
Times
Grover Cleveland
Brandenburg
Samuel Gompers
Organized Labor
Gompers
New York
Wall Street
Bryan
Tan
Annd
North
South
Olney
Taft
the Times
London
Parnell
New York Journal
London Times
Haskell’s 1908 fate tied to Democratic hopes
The piece argues for Haskell to withdraw from his treasurer post and from active campaigning to preserve Democratic chances in the 1908 race. It links his ties to the Standard Oil Company with Foraker and Roosevelt’s stance, urging Bryan to act decisively or risk losing the election. The article predicts repercussions for Bryan and stresses political righteousness and timing.
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Democratic Party
Haskell
Foraker
Standard Oil Company
Gov. Haskell
Ofl
Cannon
Bailey
Roosevelt
Bryan
Ohio
Standard
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Standard and Gay
Prairie Company
Oklahoma
Lre
Hearst
National Democratic Party
Taft
White House
Smoked Out by Pendleton and Disfranchisement Tactics
The Macon Telegraph exposed alleged white Democrat manipulation surrounding Georgia disfranchisement. It tracked editorials by Gray and Pendleton, noted Gov. Hoke Smith’s public appeal to white voters, and suggested silence aimed to influence ratification of the amendment before the October election. Pendleton’s actions were praised as breaking the silence and aiding Democratic aims.
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Macon Telegraph
Gray
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Brown
Telegraph
Atlanta Journal
Smith
Journal
Pendleton
Good Roads Movement Spread From North to South
The piece argues for nationwide good road improvement with emphasis on the South, noting postwar poverty slowing progress. It highlights sharp contrasts between regions, praises rising efforts in Kentucky and Sumter County, and cites the Kentucky Good Roads Association formed to push a constitutional amendment and broader agricultural and economic benefits.
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Europe
South
Sumter County
Kentucky
Loulaville Courier Journal
Movement For Good Roads
Kentucky Good Roads Association
Kentucky Roads Drive Rural Improvement Movement
An editorial urges Kentucky to expand and improve highways citing economic and social benefits. It notes road quality affects both rich and poor, praises recent gains, and calls for continued effort by the Kentucky Good Roads Association to influence voters and courts, urging recruitment nationwide to build a splendid state system.
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Kentucky
Kentucky Good Roads Association
Farmers urged to back new Georgia creamery venture
The creamery is nearly ready to open and will pay for milk promptly at profitable prices. Many cow owners are shareholders, making it a cooperative venture. Farmers are urged to supply milk daily or invest to supply output, ensuring steady year round income and county economic growth.
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Aci
Georgia
Postal savings banks opposed by American Bankers Assn
The American Bankers Association attacks both Republican and Democratic postal savings plans. It condemns direct government deposits while endorsing a federal guaranteed fund funded by a tax on banks to protect depositors. It warns of centralization risks, urges strict regulation, and argues for keeping savings at local, privately run institutions.
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American Bankers Association
Europe
Taft
Bryan
South
East
Postal Savings Bank
New York
Federal Administration
Washington
J Adam Bede Says He Could Earn More Outside Congress
The article cites J Adam Bede claiming he can make more money in three months outside Congress than in. It notes suspicions, Foraker and Moraurin as allies dead, and questions Hearst’s impact. McLaurin is accused of betraying the Democracy that placed him in the Senate, implying he has been bought.
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J. Adam Bede
House of Representatives
Congress
Foraker, Et al
Moraurin
Hearst
McLaurin
Senate
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Americus Recorder
Americus Times
Thomas Gamble, JR
W. Cornforth
J. W. Farlow
W. L. Dupree
the Times-Recorder
City of
American
Webster County
Railroad Commission of Georgia
3Rd Congressional District
U. S. Court
Southern District of Georgia
Times-Recorder
Americus, Ga
Ben Tillman
Archbold
Tillman
Standard Oil
Traiters
Connors
New York State Democratic Committee
John Temple Graves
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