Georgia governor Hoke Smith reignites election clash
The Jefersonian commentary recalls 1906 Georgia politics. Hoke Smith, praised for victory then, now presses a three member railroad commission and ousts Joe Brown while Obadial Stevens stays, prompting questions about his leadership and a possible reelection bid. The piece notes Smith’s return to public debate, his Europe trip, and renewed contrasts with Little Joe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefersonian
Thomas E
Govsinur
Hoke Smith
Europe
Gunby Jordan
Nowitaether
Jack Slaton
Joe Hil Hall
Ytuch
Smith
Atlanta Journal
Warner Hii
Stevens
T O
Tom Hudson
Dr. Raines and
Yeomans
Joe Brown
Little Joe
Joe
Hoke
Obe Stevens
Marietta
Wayeroan
Neavena
Solicitor General Tribble Opposed Despite Jury Backing
The article argues Tribble faced opposition from several candidates for Solicitor General while noting he urged grand juries not to recommend him. It cites a Jackson County grand jury endorsement praising his honesty and effectiveness, implying broad local support and a potential victory in the coming election.
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Tribble
Franklin
Clarke
Shim
Alea
Grand Jury
Jackson County
Athens
Jackson
Calloway Seeks Re election as Railroad Commissioner
Hn Fuller E Calloway of La Grange announces renomination for railroad commissioner. He is a prominent Texas businessman with a record of active service and numerous supporters in the state. An unrelated ad block touts Kodol for indigestion and stomach symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hn. Fuller E. Calloway
la Grange
Calloway
Senatorial committee meeting fixes primary date in four counties
Minutes of the Thirtieth district executive committee meeting held April 18 1908 at the Commercial hotel Athens Ga to fix a date for the senatorial primary and address voting rules. D M Gaulding chaired with T W Reed as secretary. The committee granted each county twice as many votes as its legislative representatives and set June 4 as the proposed primary date in Clarke Oglethorpe Madison and Elbert. A convention of four counties was urged to name a senatorial executive committee and decide future rotation and nomination rules.
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Commercial Hotel
Athens
D. M. Gaulding
Oglethorpe County
T. W. Reed
Clarke
Messrs
J. W. Jarrell
R. Lee Calloway
Oglethorpe
B. T. Moseley
Madison
Elbert County
P. M. Hawes
Elbert
Iuway
Calloway
Reed
Moseley
Clarke and Oglethorpe
Chirke
Ballot Insights From Commerce in Brown Smith Race
Polls in Commerce show Brown leading Smith with Brown favored by labor and farming voters. A Rogers poll notes 162 for Brown 57 for Smith and 60 non committal. Ad mixed immigration passes and a Smith donation to a barroom regime are cited as factors in the campaign.
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Brown
Smith
Atlanta Journal
Commerce
J. M. Rogers
White
Union
Towns
Rabun
Stephens
Hall Forsyth
Duckworth repeats his statements in immigration controversy
Atlanta April 18. Chairman McLendon of the railroad commission replies to President Duckworth of the Farmers Union who claims the state administration backs immigration schemes. McLendon says the commission acted independently and Governor Smith had no part, while Duckworth counters that the governor’s policy makes him accountable for orders. The exchange reflects tensions over free transportation and immigration policy in Georgia.
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Hoke
Dow
Little Joe
Atlanta, Ga
McLendon
Railroad Commission
Duckworth
Farmers’ Union
Smith
The
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Atlanta
Raitor Cometttutten
R. F. Ducksworth
Georgia
John A. Betjeman
Georgia Immigration Association
Crawford Jackson
Dickinson
Mr. Duckworth
Gover Smith
Lailroad Commission
Georgia Southern
Florida
Glesaner
Southern
M. V. Richards
Atlantic Coast Line
Sam Dunlap
Betjeman
G. McLendon
R. F. Duckworth
the State Administration
Bia
Europe
R. P. Duckworth
Union City
Hoke's Joke poem on gubernatorial candidates reprinted
The Banner reprints a citizen poem about the two governor candidates after strong public demand. The piece titles Little Joe Big Joke and Governor Joe No Joke, reflecting political tensions and calls for copies flood the newspaper office.
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Little Joe
Joe
Hoke
Herty Named Dean of Scientific Arts at UNC
Dr Charles H Herty formerly of the University of Georgia now professor of chemistry at the University of North Carolina has been named by President Venable as Dean of the Scientific Arts Department succeeding the late Dr Gore. The appointment makes him one of four deans and is highly regarded by President Venable and the students.
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Charles H. Herty
University of Georgia
University of North Carolina
Venable
Gore
Herty
North Carolina
Brown rivalries and political tensions in early Georgia races
An Athens business man reports Brown ahead in Carrollton and neighboring counties with expected landslide support. Citizens polled in transit favor Brown over Smith, while rheumatism cure claims accompany a public notice about railroad commission immigration policy and farmer concerns. A Georgia Farmers Union statement critiques prohibition politics and wage and cotton price impacts.
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Athens
Carrollton
Griffin
Georgia
Joe Brown
Brown
Carroll
Coweta
Smith
Macon
The Story of Eggs in Ancient Lore
A detailed survey traces eggs as symbols across cultures from Egypt, Greece, and Rome to Hindu and Chinese mythologies. It links Easter egg coloring and rolling to medieval church customs, notes regional variations, and cites historical references from explorers and poets to illustrate eggs as universal signs of life and rebirth.
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Lillian M. Cheshire
Washington, D. C
Exeter
England
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
BBC
Washington
White House
Hamluyl
Russia
Hyde
Mesopotamia
Italy
Provence
Vienna
God
Southey
Heaven
Mercury
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Cyprus
Oldfield
Murchison
Austria
Dioscuri
Laconia
Leda
Nemesis
Athenagoras
Hercules
Chronos
Phanes
Earth
Aristophanes
Brahm
Brahma
Vishnuv
Siva
Poon Koo-Wang
Japan
Burmah
Hibe-new
Caeph
Orphesua
Pliny
Tyrol
Greece
Edward I
Paul II
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Tom Watson
Little Joe” Brown
F. E. Callaway
President Duckworth
Dr. Herty
Wm. Henry
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
BE. C. McEvoy
Ore Drug Company
Athens, Ga
Dr. Tutt
DeWitt
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