Democratic Convention Nominates Howard in Athens 1906
The Eighth Congressional District Democratic Convention will meet in Athens Georgia on August 30 1906 at 1 pm to formally nominate William M Howard for Congress. Delegates from several counties will assemble to nominate him to succeed himself in the national congress.
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Eighth Congressional District
William M. Howard
National Congress
Athens
Georgia
Democratic Executive Committee
Howard
Wright Sweeps Georgia In State Office Races
General William A. Wright carried most counties in Georgia for Comptroller General over Vincent T. Sanford. Sanford carried few counties. Wright’s nomination appears unanimous statewide. In the school commissioner race W. B. Merritt was renominated by almost all counties, with only a few supporting Mark Johnston.
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William A. Wright
Georgia
Vincent T. Sanford
Sanford
Wright
W. B. Merritt
Mark Johnston
Devoe paint promises savings and long wear
An advertisement extols Devoe paints as wider and longer lasting, claiming a gallon does more work than rival cloth and painting, suggesting lower total cost with better durability. It urges readers to buy Devoe through P. 5 Talmage Hardware and Orr Drug Company while noting a slogan about Early Risers pills.
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Devoe
M BROWN NOT TO RUN FOR RAILROAD POST
Joseph M Brown of Cobb county says he will not seek the railroad commissioner position in October 1907. He cites differences with the head of the government and plans to retire to private life. The field narrows to Fondren Mitchell Jesse Mercer and Wen Thomas Crenshaw with Crenshaw favored by Hoke Smith if the Sept 4 state convention nominates. Also includes a health note on digestion and a brief ad mention.
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Atlanta
Joseph M. Brown
Cobb County
Brown
Fondren Mitchell
Thomas County
Jesse Mercer
The
Fitzgerald Enterprise
Wen
Thomas Crenshaw
Crenshaw
Hoke Smith
Lost Her Life by Accident at Shell Horn Troy Ala
Mrs. L. F. Hay wife of a leading turpentine man in Troy was cleaning a 38 caliber revolver when it discharged hitting her in the right eye. The shot killed her instantly at 10 30 am. A small black girl from Virginia witnessed the accident. She was 21 years old and left behind a husband and a seven month old baby girl. Burial planned in Troy.
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Troy
Ala
Shellhorn
L. F. Hay
Shea
Virginia
Clarke County Primary Vote Consolidated at Court House
The Clarke county state primary vote was consolidated yesterday by the executive committee at the courthouse called by Chairman T. S. Mell. Philip Cook led with 1292 votes and Judge Brand held a county majority exceeding one thousand. The tabulated results also show Secretary of State in Clarke.
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Court House
Philip Cook
Judge Brand
Clarke County
T. 5. Mell
Brand
J. H. Estill
Clark Howell
R. B. Russell
Hoke Smith
James M. Smith
W. T. Sanford
Ww. A. Arigaes
R. EF. Park
J. Co. “Hart
Mark Johnson
Com. of Agricul
H Lumpkin
Asso. J. Fail T
C. Atkinson
H. Lumpkin
U. S. Senate
W. Ci
B. J. Edwards
C. H Brand
Cuban Insurgents Capture San Louis in Pinar del Rio
Havana August 23 Insurgents in Pinar del Rio province capture San Louis after a sharp engagement led by Pino Guerra ex congressman. About 100 rural guards defended the town fifty surrender and are held as prisoners. Insurgents control the railroad station and town with 10 000 inhabitants, establishing a base for future operations.
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Havana
Pinar del Rio
Pino Guerra
San Louis
San Sebastian
Insurrection Expands in Cuban Towns Amid Turmoil
Reports say most residents of Agucate, including the mayor, have declared themselves insurgents against the government. In Rancho Belo a band led by Colonel Reinos is formed, with Mendieta rumored to join. Governor Nunez notes loyalist guards forming, precautions at reservoirs, and insurgent sightings near these areas. American dealers hired to purchase hundreds of horses for the rural guard. Also mentions Electric Bitters as a cure, advertised by local druggists.
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Agucate
Rancho Belo
Santa Clara
Reinos
Judge Charles Brand Sweeps Western Circuit Election
Judge Charles H. Brand was nominated for Judge of the Western circuit by a decisive majority on Wednesday. He carried Owinnett County with three thousand votes and Jackson with over two thousand five hundred, while Clarke exceeded a thousand. Walton County casts four votes for Judge Edwards. Brand’s victory elicited many congratulations as he prepares to serve a four year term.
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Charles H. Brand
Western Circuit
Walton County
Edwards
Brand
Owinnett
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General Wright
Michael Brothers
F. W. Devoe & CO
New York
Talmage Hardware
DeWitt
Orr Drug Company
M. Brown
Tyler
Amherst College
Alabama
Clarke
Inelarke
Republic of Cuba
Nunez
Jnsuirgenta
E. H. Wolfe
Bear Grove
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer &Sone
Pacific Coast Borax CO
N. Y
Borax
Charles Jr. Brand
Jackson
Globe
Hamburg
Val
Torchon Lace
India
Genta’ Garters
Wilbur
Hamilton
Windsor
Pocket Rules
Madras
Sailor
White
China
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