Joe Browns Majority Is Twelve Thousand In Georgia Race
Official returns from 121 of 146 counties show Joseph M. Brown leading Hoke Smith for governor by about twelve thousand votes. The piece notes uncertainty in railroad commissioner races, reports Brown’s Atlanta victory procession, and quotes Governor Smith praising supporters and urging continued push for electoral reform and disfranchisement amendment.
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Avlanta
Joseph M. Brown
Hoke Smith
Brown
Surer Park
Callaway
Mts
McCurry Nominated for Senate and Hart County Rep
In the district including Hart Franklin Hatersham and Stephens counties, Hon Ju Nan B McCurry was nominated for the senate. Hon Asben McCurry was named representative from Hart county in the legislature.
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Hart, Franklin, Hateersham
Stephens County
Ju Nan B. McCurry
Asben McCurry
Hart County
Griffith and Welch's Cotton Report Athens June 6 190s
The report notes no new features in cotton with typical fluctuations. Spot dealers show little attention to changes as Athens prices hold at firs middling 11 3 4 to 11 7 8 cents.
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Athens
Firs
Unique Bet On The Election In Athens
A local wager sets two men against each other in Athens over a political election. The loser wheels the winner from the post office to a listed address, while the winner’s color scheme is painted on the route. The bet involves a large public audience and a supper to follow after the ride on June 9.
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Sone Ays
Charles Heer
Athenia
Athens
Postofiics
College Avenue
Telmont Hellae
Jackson Street
Deer
Murpley
Heer
Mury
Farrell
Goponi
Oconee County Vote Reveals Tie Between Brown and Stith
In Oconee County official results show Brown and Stith each with 40s votes, producing a tie. Other races listed include Representative J. P. Bilder and Haupts, Prison Commissioner Davison, and Treasurer Park with Park holding a 167 majority.
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Oconer
Brown
Stith
Otter
Wesus
Tribble
Walker
Irwin Sa
J. P. Bilder
Fle
HH. Lowe
Glu
Elder
Wrestling Match Planned at Moga Warehouse Saturday
Mr J H Daniel has arranged a wrestling event in this city at the Moga warehouse on Saturday night June 13. Two renowned professionals will wrestle in an exciting contest with a reasonable admission price. A large crowd is expected to attend. Milk for sale from six Jerseys in charge of a white man and wife. Delivered in steam bottles. Dr D Lrescock. Phone dairy 3 cal’s office 2.
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J. H. Daniel
Moga Warehouse
D. Lrescock
Cal
Convention to back Senator Stephens in Thirtieth District
Noon convention at the Commercial hotel to consolidate votes for Hon. C. O. Stephens for senator, declare the election, fix Clarke county’s senatorial rotation, and handle other business. Delegates include two from Madison Clarke and Oglethorpe and four from Elbert, presided by Hon. D. M. Vaulding of Oglethorpe.
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C. O. Stephens
Clarke County
Madison
Clarke
Oglethorpe
Elbert
D. M. Vaulding
Price Reelected in Oconee County Senate Race
Price of Oconee County, a longtime legislator and popular local figure, won the primary by seventy one votes while recovering at home from an eight week injury. He faced Judge Bb who has prior senate experience and is regarded as a capable county leader.
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Oconee County
Price
Krasher
Mass Meeting of Clarke Democrats to Elect Executive Committee
Clarke county Democrats convene at the county courthouse at eleven to elect a new executive committee and transact other business. The convention will also name two delegates to the senatorial convention meeting today at noon at the Commercial Hotel. Chairman Thor S Mell to call the meeting to order and chair the election of a new leader.
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Clarke County
County Court House
Commercial Hotel
Thor S. Mell
Mell
Funeral of Mrs M E Wyman at East Athens Presbyterian Chapel
The funeral for Mrs. M. E. Wyman will be held this afternoon at two oclock in the Presbyterian Chapel in East Athens. Rev. E L Hill of the Athens Presbyterian Church will conduct the services. Pallbearers include Mrs W T Fields J W Williams H R Fitzpatrick E G Parnell J H Mealor and Frank Butler.
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Presbyterian Chapel
East Athens
M. E. Wyman
E. L. Hill
Athens Presbyterian Church
W. T. Fields
J. W. Williams
H. R. Fitzpatrick
E. G Parnell
J. H Mealor
Frank Butler
Negro Arrested on Grave Charge Near Baxter Street
Walter Hardeman cdl. was arrested last night on a grave charge for allegedly attempting criminal assault on Annie Belle Simpson a twelve year old girl near her home off Baxter Street. He is in the city prison and a warrant will be sworn out today.
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Walter Hardeman
Cdl
Annie Belle Simpson
Baxter Street
Hardeman
Baseball Scores from Southern Association Cards
Listings from multiple minor league games show batteries and umpires for teams including Atlanta Memphis Birmingham Mobile Nashville New Orleans and others. Batters Shoop McMurray Shields Owens Hart Wood Robinson Raub Duggan Seabaugh Matthews and crew are noted with umpires Fitzsimmons Carpenter and more.
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Atlanta
Memphis
Shoop and McMurray
Birmingham
Sia
Dhedesy
Robinson
Raub
Ifisher
Mg O'Brien
Brown
Nashville
New Orleans
Duggan and Seabaugh
Bartley
Matthews
Carpenter
Albert Cox Named Delegate in Party Nominating Fight
In Athair Hon. Albert Hi Cox won statewide backing as the Democratic nominee for governor and was set to be one of four delegates from the state at large to the national convention in Denver. Cox, praised for his statewide speeches, faced opposition over a proposed plan to redraw county lines and ensure his selection as delegation chair.
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Atlastia
Weph
Goveernor
Allert Hi Cox
Athair
Mictiaaiel
Peaser
Cox
H Im
Hit
Smith
Brown
Tut Ehaimniim
Sia
Denver
Madison County Primary Results Highlight Broad Victory
In Madison County Brown carried the county by 855 votes while Meadow won judge of the Northern circuit with 446 to 22 for Davis. Willits and Williams circulated strong showing in state representative race. Davison swept prison commissioner with 1474 to 209 for Williams. Davison also won sheriff by about 1,000. Park defeated Speer for treasurer by 234.
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Madison
Brown
J. Youngs Williams
Ta. A. White
Williamis
Willits
Clarke
Meadow
Worley
Davis
T. J. Brown
Elbert
J. H. Skelton
McGregor
Bob Davison
Wiley Williams
Davison
F. E. Callaway
Branan
Hillyer
Park
Speer
Navy Academy graduates largest class to receive diplomas
Annapolis Maryland June 5 The largest class of cadets ever graduated at one time from the United States Naval Academy received their diplomas today from Secretary of the Navy Metcalf. The chapel exercises were attended by relatives and friends from every section of the country.
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Annapolis
United States Naval Academy
Walker Defeats Tribble as Western Circuit Solicitor General
Monroe lawyer Clifford M. Walker wins the Western circuit Solicitor General race by a 570 vote majority over incumbent Samuel J. Tribble. Tribble fought hard, serving four years and praised for fearless prosecutions, while Walker is highlighted as a prominent, popular Georgia lawyer with a strong University of Georgia background. Other candidates like Hlon M.D Irwin drew votes mainly in Swannell’s home county.
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Tribble
Walker
Clifford M. Walker
Monroe
Aloot
Genral
Samuel J. Tribble
Res Werion
Wiaitem County
Clarke
Tribedeksen County
Pribbles
Pranklin County
Tribbde
Tribbles
Watton County
Tos
Oconee Counnty
Banks County
Gwinnett County
Walker Walker
University of Georgia
Whiellle
Hlon M.D Irwin
Rice
Swinnell
Jackson County Official Vote Totals for State Ticket
Jackson County official returns show Brown leading for Governor by 410 with 1750 to 140. Park leads Treasurer 1554 to 1099 by 455. Fuller Callaway Railroad Commissioner leads 1980 to 759, Branan 1455 over Hillyer 1349 by 106. Davison beats Foster 1725 to 181 with Williams 577, Tribble leads Solicitor General 1279 to 741 with Wilker 1081 by 198.
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Bor
R. E. Park
W. J. Speer
Park
Fuller v. Callaway
R. M. Jenkins
Tallaway
W. D. Branan
Geo. Hillyer
Branan
R. E. Davison
K. R. Foster
J. E. Mercer
R. H. Milledge
Wiley Williams
Davison
Williams
Solicitor General
M. D. Irwin
S. J. Tribble
C. M. Wilker
Tribble
Walker
Horton to preach in Athens Sunday morning
Sunday marks the first of the month with usual services at the Catholic church in Athens Father Horton of Atlanta will officiate giving the sermon and leading the mass as part of the morning program.
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Ather Horton
Athens
Father Horton
Atlanta
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Griffith & Welch’s Cotton Report
J. D. Price
J. P. Elder
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Davison Fan
Willicans
Speer Woo
Oconee
Tana
Clarke Democrats
Georgia Loan Co
Shackelford Bldg
Factory
Puryears
Sandy Creek
Buck Branch
Bradberry
Kenney Eeaee
Wea
Princeton
Clifford Mr. Walker
Albert Fi. Cox
Madison County
J. Young Williams
Jackson County
J. M. Brown
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