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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
4
A Dublin Times analysis argues Bryan could win solid South support, citing Southern bias toward reform and law and order. It notes Taft’s Southern accent perception, Roosevelt era legacies, and the risk of violence near cotton districts while praising Bryan as the representative opposed to republicanism.
The Jacksonville Times-Union credits Georgia Senator Bacon with potential to serve creditably as secretary of state if Bryan won, noting Senator Lodge’s doubts about the Democratic nominee and praising Bacon as a capable choice for the nation.
Report notes a large Republican fund will likely be spent on five and ten dollar pills on election day. It claims experts can marshal a million dollars to produce about one hundred fifty thousand votes, advantaged by a weak industrial mood.
The Florida senator is described as a quiet stockholder in the naval stores trust fined in a Savannah federal case last year. Officials say he approved “Aiviounds” and may regret exposure. The piece notes cross‑party trust fondness and mentions Bryan avoiding use of the senator in speeches.
The piece analyzes the low cotton prices cutting growers profits and explores theories on speculator impact, farmer leverage, and potential reforms. It notes Memphis conference plans led by Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton Association, rising warehouse efforts, and the push for supply management to stabilize values.
The piece cites Madison county Tennessee's success with a 300000 bond for roads and a subsequent 200000 issue. It argues farmers gain from better highways, increasing land value, and notes support grows after initial road success. It urges Sumter to consider similar bonds to improve roads and land values.
The piece notes Roosevelt’s 1905 Review of Reviews article calling opponents of “government by injunction” dangerous and unsympathetic to civic morality. It contrasts his view with Judge Taft’s belief he has aligned with working men opposing injunctions.
The Secretary of War Wright campaigns for Taft, urging cabinet holders to prove themselves as practical politicians and align with administration goals.
The note suggests Gov. Smith might consider returning to the Interior Department, with observers saying he would have been a solid cabinet officer in that role.
Bryan accuses Republicans of trying to buy the election as Roosevelt’s panic leaves hundreds of thousands jobless. Albany’s new Florida route is dubbed the Americas route by travelers, though not officially recognized, with locals knowing Albany as a lunch counter on the line.
President Roosevelt and Taft summon Senator Knox to a White House conference believed capable of mobilizing a million-dollar effort to secure corporate action in Pennsylvania. The exact amount is not disclosed but is anticipated to be forthcoming.
Petitioners seek renewal of the Americus Oil Co. charter for twenty years from November 25 1911 and amendments to reduce minimum capital from 100 000 to 50 000 and to authorize ginneries, land purchase, and expanded operations in cotton seed and products with stock divided into 100 shares of 100 dollars each. The filing includes a 1908 stock transfer and request to operate nationwide, with court authority for the changes. The case cites W P Wallis as petitioners' attorney.
In Sumter County Georgia the Americus Oil Co filed a petition for amendment to its charter. Deputy Clerk R Heys certifies the copy as true on Oct 19 1908. Court records indicate the document is on file in the office.
J C Carter C C Hawkins R EB McNulty F W Griffin J W Walker and associates seek incorporation under Georgia law for twenty years with renewal option. Located in Americus with ability to operate statewide to manufacture and sell dairy products. Capital stock $6,000, allowable to $15,000, corporate powers include real estate dairy assets bonds mortgages and standard corporate rights. Filed Oct 16 1908 in Sumter County.
Superior Court certifies a true copy of the Charter of the Americus Creamery Company filed in the office. official seal and signature witness the document dated in the year stated.
The case Willie Ethel Parker versus William Jackson Parker orders William Jackson Parker to appear personally or by attorney in the November Term 1908 at the Superior Court in the county to answer the libel. The notice is signed by Clerk H. E. Allen and the judge is Honorable J. A. Littlejohn, dated October 20, 1908.
Petition to the Sumter Superior Court of Georgia seeks incorporation of The Americas Driving Club for twenty years with renewable term. Capital stock set at 2500 dollars, later pouvant increase to 15000 dollars. Located in Americus, powers include by laws, property ownership, borrowing, and exhibitions. Filed October 1908 by Williams & Harper.
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