Contested Bonds and Politicking in Georgia Campaign
In Athens and surrounding counties a heated dispute centers on Col. Jim Smith and Mat Davis about postmaster bonds and race politically charged attacks. The correspondence cites Davis backing white Democrats to run the office, Smith’s bond, and mentions Hoke Smith, Tom Watson, and Governor McDaniel. A later letter defends Smith against cries of cruelty to convicts and attacks on Westmoreland, asserting official exoneration and vindication.
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Washington Gazette Chronicle
Hoke Smith
Jim Smith
Mat Davis
Athens
Col. Smith
Mat
Corey wins divorce custody in Nevada court
Reno report says Mrs. William Ellis Corey, wife of United States Steel Corp president, received a divorce at 2 pm in Reno. Jury required one ballot, no alimony discussed, custody awarded of their 16 year old son Allan Corey. She plans to live on Riverside Avenue.
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Reno
Nev
William Ellis Corey
United States Steel Corporation
All Street Court of
Nevada
Corey
Allan Corey
Riverside Avenue
Athens Negro Tries Death by Hanging in Cell
Sam Brown, wanted in Athens on a breach of contract charge, was arrested in Columbus. He attempted suicide by hanging with his pants in a police cell. a sergeant heard a gasping sound and cut him down before he suffocated.
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Columbus
Sam Brown
Athens
Diabetes and Brights Die Case Note Reference
Continued on page five for Diabetes and Brights Die case take Stuart's Gin.
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Bright
Stuart
Campaign Lie Denounced by Farmer Jim Smith in Georgia
James M. Smith writes from Smithonly Georgia dated July 30 1906 denouncing an Atlanta Journal affidavit alleging John BCullars claimed five dollars daily to work for Jim Smith A lengthy letter accuses Hoke Smith of false charges and slander in Greensboro and Washington urging newspapers to publish the rebuttal and naming John B Cullars as a witness There is reference to Gov Gordon no conviction or pardon and claims of false statements by Smiths opponents pushing for wide publication.
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Wright
Hoke Smith
Jim
Smithonly
Atlanta
Atlanta Journal
Greensboro
John B. Cullarg
Lincoln County
James M. Smith
Jim Smith
M. H. Wright
Washington, Ga
Washington
John B. Cullars
Washingjton
John B. Gordon
Gordon
Georgia
Laying Ties And Rails On Athens And Jefferson
The Gainesville Midland Athens Jefferson branch grading is complete with surfacing underway. The Toadbed is ready for ties and rails and the gauge is broadening. One mile of track laid toward Jefferson, rails arriving late will delay final completion a few weeks, target date September 16. Rolling stock purchased and ready. equipment from narrow gauge line to be reassigned. Chief Engineer Eppes assures completion by September 15.
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Jefferson
Athens
Gainesville
Jefferston
Eaville Midland
Belmont
Monroe
Disfranchisement of Bibb County Negroes Revealed
Macon Georgia July 31 Bibb county presents a stark example of political exclusion that targets black voters. Only 178 Negroes appear on the registration rolls, all forced to register due to poll tax liability despite a county Negro population exceeding 20,000. Experts estimate $50,000 to $75,000 would be needed to register all delinquents for a single election, a sum deemed beyond reach.
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Macon
Bibb County
Bibb
Macon Dispatch
Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
An advertisement proclaims Chamberlain’s remedy a perfectly reliable medicine for bowel complaints and says it has never failed even in severe cases. The product is for sale by H. R. Palmer & Sons in Athens and W. J. Smith & Pro in Athens.
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Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Athens
W. J. Smith & Pro
Clarke County Tax Values Jump Near One Million
Clarke County shows a standout tax value rise with $964 910 increases, lifting total values from $7 641 070 last year to $8 605 980 this year. Tax Receiver Dorsey is credited for the strong showing and faithful service to the county. officials hail the result as a banner success for local business interests.
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Clarke
Dorsey
Noah Not Blamed For Taking Toddy
Ocean Grove New Jersey July 31 The liquor traffic and Christians who do not vote the prohibition ticket were criticized yesterday in services under the National Temperance Society Bishop James N Fitzgerald of St Louis said there would be no saloons in America if American church members voted as they prayed Rev Dr James M Farrar of the First Reformed Church Brooklyn said Noah was one of the first men mentioned in history to stumble through drunkenness The ark builder though had an excuse for falling for if there ever was a man who must have been tired of water that man must have been Noah The evening sermon was preached by Dr David J Burrell pastor of the Marble Collegiate Church of New York
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Ocean Grove
N. J
National Temperance Society
James N. Fitzgerald
St. Louis
America
James M. Farrar
First Reformed Church
Brooklyn
Noah
Ark Builder
David J. Burrell
Marble Collegiate Church
New York
Negro runs for lieutenant governor in Alabama primary
Birmingham Alabama July 31 Ad Wimbs of Greensboro Alabama a well known Negro and delegate to the last national Republican state convention has addressed a letter to Chairman J O Thomason of the Republican state committee announcing his candidacy for the office of lieutenant governor at the approaching primary.
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Birmingham
Ala
Ad Wimbs
Greensboro
Alabama
J. O. Thomason
Republican State Committee
Two Retailers Before the Court in Hart County
Yesterday Judge Kinnebrew heard a case involving Henry Ricker from Hart county on the charge of retailing and dismissed the warrant against him. Today he will try Jack Cook, colored, for the same county and charge.
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Henry Ricker
Hart County
Jack Cook
Confederate widow defends charges in Smith affair card
Mrs. Margaret J. Hampton a Confederate widow publicly accuses Hoke Smith supporters of smearing her as a political trick. She denounces Bennett and Smith aides, cites records, and asserts she was never dismissed for incompetence while others were reinstated, urging truth before the public.
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Hoke Smith
Margaret J. Hampton
Rochester
N. Y
Bennett
Oer
Georgia
Mr. Smith
Albany
Funeral to be held for Mr Fred Bain at First Methodist
Mr Fred N Bain died yesterday at Augusta Hospital after long illness. His body was brought to Athens and will be buried with a service at Eleven this morning at the First Methodist church conducted by Rev George B Stone and Rev W G Crawley. He leaves a wife and three children. Pallbearers listed. Local notices follow about salve and printing.
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Se Augusta
Bain
Augusta
Victor
Athens
Foryong
First Methodist Church
Walden Beige
George B. Stone
W. G. Crawley
Fred
Marie
W. A. Bain
Com Oy & Funkenstein
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W. H. Mines
A JE. Greene
Will Collins
G. T. Winkfield
I. A. Bradberry
Cll. Lowe En
J. W. McKihannon
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