Greatest Campaign Rally With James M Smith in Athens
Hon James M Smith of Oglethorpe addressed a packed Moss warehouse in Athens Clarke county drawing a large crowd including many women. Judge Alexander S Erwin introduced him praising his farm roots and intent to serve Georgia as governor with wisdom justice and moderation. Smith denounced fake charges and defended white education and voting policy while criticizing a rival on white supremacy and disfranchisement.
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James M. Smith
Athens
Oglethorpe
Moss Warehouse
Georgia
Col. Smith
Farmer Jim
Alexander S. Erwin
Judge Erwin
Erwin
Clarke
Jutt
Tie
Jackson County
William M. Howard
Parsonage Project for First Methodist Church Nears Start
Plans for a ten room brick parsonage on the church lot are set. Contractors receive bids soon and the contract will be awarded promptly. Work aims to begin by mid September and finish by year’s start with modern conveniences.
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First Methodist Church
Tragic Knife Fight Leaves Two Women Injured on Foundry Street
Mary Johnson suffered four deep knife wounds in a street fight with Sue Bond near the colored Methodist church on Foundry Street. Mary’s injuries were serious but not life threatening after treatment at city headquarters. Sue Bond was arrested. Will Johnson threatened retaliation and was detained for his own safety.
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Mary Johnson
Sue Bond
Foundry Street
Colored Methodist Church
Will Johnson
Sue
Mary
Calahouse
Barrow Named Chancellor Amid Uncertain University Outlook
Barrow has assumed duties as chancellor amid questions about the university's future. The outlook remains bright with anticipated attendance rising and expectations of steady progress for academic and business interests in Georgia.
Indoor baseball league opens with 15 games this fall
The YMCA junior department begins an indoor baseball league from August 16 to September 17 with 15 games. The Reds defeated the Yellows 16 to 12 in the opening match and the upcoming schedule lists Yellows vs Reds and Yellows vs Purples among others.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Yellows
Reds
Joe O'Farrell
Wingfield
M.S. Smith
Alban Reed Lee Bradberry
Ed Bailey L. Benson
Rss
Frank O'Farrell
B. Eppes
R. Eppes K. Lambert
Paul Holliday
Earle Weatherby
E. Patman Howell Cobb
Fielder
Fred Jones
Gene Cheney
Lewia Young
Llows
Les
Candler Defends Democracy Against Disfranchisement
Atlanta August 17 ex governor Allan D Candler denounces plans for an education test to disfranchise white voters while claiming the Democratic Party has governed Georgia honestly for 35 years. He argues any law based on education or property as a qualifier risks disenfranchising thousands of white men and rejects grandfather clauses or schemes weakening the republic.
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Georgia
Democratic Party
Atlanta
Allan D. Candler
Candler
Democratic ‘Party
Appomantox
Sherman
Tom Watson
Watson
Gfites
Dema
Party of
Supreme Court
Railroad Commission
Henry D. McDaniel
Joseph B. Cumming
Refus E. Lester
Thomas B. Ca Wiiss
John T. Clark
William M. Reese
Allen Fort
W. R. Rankin
A O. Bacon
Henry G. Turner
Evan J. Howell
N. la. Hutchins
A. L. Miller
John To Hall
William M. Hammond
Seaton Grantlind
Thomas W. Grimes
Samuel Lumpkin
Judgson C. Clements
Interstate Commerce Commission
Condemned Beazley Charges Spark County Debate
The Taliaferro county executive committee denounces J A Beazley for accusing trickery in the county with no shown authority. The resolution condemns the charges as false and protests corporate influence, recalling historical rail regulation and figures like Toombs.
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Taliaferro County
J. A. Beazley
Bids Sought For Stand Pipe Painting
Bids are invited for painting the stand pipe with interested parties directed to consult the Superintendent of Water Works before September 1, 1906.
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A .S. Erwin
Russell
Judge Russell
Jackson
Barrow
Fide Busi
Follar
Jenks
Ikerer
Allen D. Candler
Jim Smith
Taliaferro Committee
Beazley
Same
Senate
Tam
Toombs
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