Georgia Voters Face Senate Choices in Wartime Editorial
The Athens Banner urges unity and informs Clarke County readers about Georgia senatorial choices between Hardwick and Howard amid World War I. It argues loyalty to the administration, wartime measures, and national unity, noting the absence of Senate representation and calling for electing a loyal candidate who supports Wilson’s policies. It also mentions possible debates with Tom Watson in the Tenth district.
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Tom Watson
Tom Hardwick
Georgia
Senate
Iar
Hardwick
Howard
Wilson
Harris Club Urges Howard Withdrawal to Ensure Harris Victory
In Clarke county Harris supporters rally behind W J Harris for U S Senate. Judge Cobb appeals to voters to reject Hardwick under the county unit system, arguing Howard should step aside to prevent a Hardwick win. The speaker criticizes Howard’s entry, cites presidential correspondence, and urges withdrawal to preserve Georgia’s wartime leadership and state integrity.
Georgia Angers War-Time Voters in Senate Race Debate
A political opinion piece attacks Hardwick as an enemy to the country and a friend of the Kaiser, accuses Howard of betraying President Wilson, and argues Harris best serves Georgia. The author critiques Howard’s campaign tactics and pleads for loyal support as the state faces wartime duties and public contracts.
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Wilson
Harris
Wm. J. Harris
Wm. Schley Howard
Hardwick
Howard
Congress
Howell
EB. T. Brown
Georgia
Harria
Senate
Republic
United States Senate
Kaiser
von Bernstorff
Thue
Mr. Harris
Clark Howell
Ed Brown
Ring
Atlanta
Howard-Wilson
Hoke Smith
Howell Faczlen
Employment Office Aids Labor and Employers In City
United States Employment Service opens a new office in the Eighth district city on Clayton street beside the Postal Telegraph building. Staff will assist employers in finding skilled help and support the unemployed. The nationwide program reports remarkable success in placing workers across industries and offices.
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Eighth Congressional District
Department of Labor
Washington
Clayton Street
Postal Telegraph Company
Labor Bureau Seeks Volunteers for Jobs Across District
The agency explains its role is to place idle workers and volunteers, not draft labor. It lists positions from bookkeepers to farm labor and says thirteen counties in the district will be served. Those seeking work should apply to the district officer and employers should likewise submit openings.
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Athens
Rallying for Harris in Georgia War Time Politics
A Georgia political column urges unity to reelect W. J. Harris over Hardwick, arguing patriotic voters should ignore factional divisions, back Harris, and support the president’s stance in wartime. It cites Birmingham race results, Wilson’s guidance, and cautions about misrepresentation by Atlanta officials.
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Thomas W. Hardwick
National Democratic Party
United States Empoyment Service
Fletcher
Castoria
Andu
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Birmingham News
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Aline Contmon
Atlanta Ring
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