Political Prophecies and Georgia Politics in Oct
Special to Recoupee outlines Clark Howell's near-certain election as Speaker of the next Georgia House, notes his independence and youth, and highlights supportive sentiment across the state. It also previews the upcoming National W C T U convention in Atlanta, promises for the Piedmont Exposition opening October 15, and ongoing senatorial race chatter around Ex-Gov. Smith Ex-Gov. McLainel Norwood Calhoun and Gordon allies dominate the speculative political scene.
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Atlanta
Clark Howell
Fulton
Temperance
General Assembly
Sud
Hines
Smith
Norwood
Mclaniel
Pat Calhoun
Sub-Treasury
Gordon
Diecredit
Livingston
North Carolina
A New Court House Bond Vote in Worrell County
Dawson reports countywide interest in issuing bonds to fund a new 930,000 brick court house. Final tally shows 996 votes cast with a large majority in favor, signaling progress. ALEXANDER FAVORS invitation to citizens to view the soon to be completed court house. Lexydox notes County Alliance met to resolve not to instruct representatives on the senatorial question.
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Dawson
Court House
Ameri- 08
Lexrydox
County Alliance
Senator Brown Accepts Northen Invitation at State Fair
Special to Recorder in Atlanta Georgia October 14 Senator Brown has accepted Gov Northens invitation to attend the State Fair on National Day and will deliver an address on National and State issues The announcement causes local sensation and is believed to influence the senatorial race The senior Senator appears stirred by Gov Gordons remark that he has one foot in the grave
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Recorpen
Atlanta
Brown
Gov
Northen
Gov. Brown
Gov. Gordon
Senatorial talk hints at candidates in Southern Alliance
Atlanta reporting notes a names ban in Alliance Farmer coverage with Gordon and Norwood repeatedly avoided. It cites McDaniel as potential successor to Senator Brown, Gartrell as a joke, and states Ex-Governor Smith is poised to announce candidacy within days.
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Recorden
Atlanta
Southern Alliance Farmer
Gordon
Norwood
Henry D. McDaniel
Brown
U.S. Senate
L J. Gartrell
Treasury
General Gartrell
Smith
Gov Northen Prefers Governor Role Over Senate
Governor elect Northen presents himself as a clear minded leader not seeking the Senate. He says he was elected to govern and will serve the people in the office chosen by them. The Recorder notes strong support for his future record and opposition to political manipulation.
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TH Recorder
Gov. Northen
Northen
Tux Recorder
Schley Superior Court Opens With Fort and Glover
Special to Recorder Ellaville October 13. Superior Court convened with Judge Fort and Solicitor Hudson presiding. Representative-elect Newton Glover held the grand jury gavel as a large local bar attended. Many in attendance. no major cases expected. An eight o'clock Democratic address was delivered at noon by an unnamed speaker. Howell C. Glenn died in New York. he was a longtime Atlanta resident and brother of Mayor John T. Glenn.
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Howell Glenn
Atlanta
Howell C. Glenn
John T. Glenn
New York
Jeffersonian Convention Moves in Atlanta District
The Douglass Jeffersonian convention meets in Atlanta with only Douglass county represented so far. Fulton county shows little support and Livingston is the Democratic nominee with strong expected support there. An Alliance convention is reported to be planned in Atlanta shortly before the legislature convenes, tied to Senatership actions in Oglethorpe County.
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Atlanta
Douglass County
Fulton County
Livingston
Stewart
Hulsey
Fulton
Alliance
Lexington
Oglethope County
Oglethorpe County
Faithful Official Enforces Court Order Despite Opposition
A Webster county case recalls Sheriff Davis enforcing court orders by keeping prisoner Bell under restraint for five hours after adjournment to allow bail without jail. Opposition and threats arose, but the Sheriff acted under lawful authority with leniency, reflecting his long service and integrity.
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Bell
Tennessee
National Garment Cutting Co
Webster County
Davis
Sheriff Davis
Friendship Dots from Friendship Ga
The Friendship community notes quiet updates from Oct 13 with farmers busy in harvest and labor shortages. Bettie Presley and Mrs. Dorn depart for South Carolina, Myrtie Ford visits, and Davis plans to attend LaGrange School, with best wishes for Christmas.
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Friendship
Bettie Presley
South Carolina
Bettie
W. R. Dorn
Myrtie Ford
Barnesville
Howell
Ben Worthy
Americus
Onerie
Davis
LaGrange
Ozburn to Hang After Fulton County Murder Verdict
Special to Necorpen. Atlanta October 13. C M Ozburn was found guilty of murder in the Bradley store killing five months ago over a small bill. The verdict surprised locals as a hanging was anticipated in this region. Ozburn fired five shots, Bradley died without a word after threats. Sentence to be pronounced in the morning.
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Atlanta
C. M. Ozburn
J. M.bradley
Fulton County
Bradley
Ozburn
Lfe
Editor Browns Card on Gov Gordon and the Alliance
Editor Brown of the Southern Alliance Farmer writes to the Atlanta Constitution criticizing Gov Gordon for opposing the sub treasury bill and outlining the Alliance’s stance. He argues the Alliance was solid for Gordon but cannot support him after his opposition, warning against electing an inferior or unfit senator and noting other capable Georgians without campaigns.
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Brown
Southern Alliance Farmer
Atlanta Constitution
Gov. Gordon
Gordon
Alliance
Treasury
Senate
Tur Recorder
Mr. Brown
Georgia
Vigilance groups form after Milan fireman remark
Four firefighters in Milan overheard a remark doubting Mc Crae's guilt in two killings. Neighbors feared retribution and formed a vigilance committee armed with Winchesters and pistols, watching trains for two days. The fireman was kept in a boxcar, sealed and ready to return to Americus, fearing a hostile reception on the western division.
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Milan
McCrae
Americus
Black Beauty praised across press in America
Albany Press hails the book as the first gospel of humane horse care. The work has earned universal praise from secular and religious outlets nationwide. It is on sale at Allison & Hissner's with terra cotta binding priced 25 cents. Dr Bosworth treats many patients boarding in the city.
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Albany
N. Y
America
Allison & Hissner's
Bosworth
Postmaster Lewis Sways in Democratic Primary
Atlanta reports that Postmaster Lewis, a Republican in Atlanta, voted in the Democratic county primaries. The Railroad Commission sustained a rate-cut charge against the Savannah Americus and Montgomery railroad, ordering the line to discontinue the cut. Northern Day at Piedmont Exposition drew a good crowd as Major W H Glessner arrived for events.
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Atlanta
Savannah, Americus and Montgomery
Railroad Commission
W. IL. Glessner
Tug Recoxper
Lewis
Democratic County Executive Committee
Brown
General Lewis
Gen. Lewis
Rioters fined after interview with Mayor Felder
After a lengthy talk Mayor Felder fined Felix Stallings Tom Stallings Dollie Stallings and Henry Bird five dollars plus costs for disorderly conduct and fifteen dollars for resisting an officer in four cases totaling over ninety dollars. Stallings paid and was remanded to the Superior Court with bond set at 1300 dollars. Holman and Daniels were arrested, to face Judge Pilsbury this morning. A further rioter is sought. Also noted are railway construction updates for Albany and Cordele with rails, ties, grading, and track laying moving forward. A new Catholic church plan by architect Norrian outlining an impressive building on Leet Street opposite Judge Fort’s residence.
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Felder
Felix
Tom
Dollie Stallings
Henry Bird
Felix Stallings
Pilsbury
Superior Court
John Holman
Jim Daniels
Albany
Cordele
Albany and
Messrs
Stewart & Bro
Georgia and Alabama Construction Company
Norrian
Leetreet
Judge Fort
Presbyterian Synod of Georgia to Convene in Atlanta
The Synod of Georgia of the Presbyterian Church plans its annual session in Atlanta with opening sermon on Wednesday November 6 at 7:30 p m. Rev J J Robertson of Roawell will deliver the sermon and many distinguished ministers from Atlanta Athens Augusta and Columbus are expected to attend. Two daily sessions with public invitation and numerous lectures are announced and adjournment is set for Saturday with ministers to remain through Sunday.
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Synod of Georgia
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
Achons
Atlante
Augusta
Cherokes
Macon
J. J Roberton
Roawell
G. B.b8trickler
EK. H. Barnett
Atlanta
Overgrown Gas Works Strain In Americus Supply
A letter from H. M. Warre, superintendent, defends Galen Company gas operations. He blames rising demand for 11,000 to 15,000 cubic feet daily, with Saturday nights hitting 18,000, stressing that the plant operates constantly yet cannot meet peak consumption. He asserts management strives to supply as much as possible.
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White
Galen Company
Americus
Warre
Gas Plant Keeps Honest Pace With Customer Needs
When RecorpeR contracts to work it must fulfill it. If gas plant capacity is insufficient it is the customers’ fault for demanding more supply. Do not sell more gas per day than can be produced. If the plant cannot hold a gallon it should not be sold. No one wants extra lamp fuel on hand. The Recorder does not wish to criticize. many customers urged it to speak. Mr White’s card clarifies the matter. blame lies with the plant owners.
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Tue
Recorder
White
Runaway Pony Causes Serious Injury in Felder Street Area
Saturday afternoon Ben Lightfoot’s Texas pony and a mule bolted near Felder Street as they neared Old Isamville. Lightfoot was thrown, breaking his thigh, and carried to John Mayo’s house where Dr. Hinkle treated the injury before he was sent home. Neighbors, mainly women, gathered, offering aid and expressing relief at the rescue.
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Ben Lightfoot
Gun Harris
Felder
Lightfoot
Asalat
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