Governor Rapped by T. E. Watson in Jeffersonian
Thomason, Ga. Jan. 26, 1908. Hon Hoke Smith is urged to see the Lunacy Commission report on the Glover case as a defense for semi insanity. Watson denounces the Augusta ring, defends Glover, and cites harsh prison trends while arguing against capital punishment except for rape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos E. Watson
The
Jeffersonian
Augusta
Richmond County
Glover
Mr. Watson
Thomson
Georgia
Glovera
Kerlin
Paramour
Chattahoochee
Harvis
Passon
Boyxin Wright
Wright
Eve
Pardon Board
General Evans
Augusta Ring
Tom Eason
Joe Sid Turner
Ike Me
Bia
Tom Watson
Megro
Jury Dignants About the Charges in Glover Case
A sworn jury statement denounces political prejudice in the Georgia trial of Athair Glover, rejected by Thomas E. Watson. The jurors defend the judge and prosecutor, affirm fair treatment and insist Watson’s remarks influenced public opinion, noting no prejudice against the prisoner. The document, dated January 15 1908, names jurors and cites Watson’s newspaper publication as unjust.
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Altieta
Pelaary
Thomas E. Watson
Popular Party of the South
Acta
Glover
Mr. Watson
Uleuek
Smith
Angusta Rios
Thomas B Watson
Aden Otien
Boykin Wright
Neling
Watson
Wright
Lever
Ghaned
Thirben
Rhowey
Pope
Wrecker
W Goodyear
J. Knckley
God. Cawley
Geo
Po Bowlin
M. Goods
Win
He Rigshs
Daniel Do Saulth
B. Murray
Newnan Child Fatally Burned Near Stove Accident
In Newnan Georgia on February 18 a four year old child, brother of the late Gov. Atkinson, was severely burned while near a kitchen stove and died within three hours. The incident underscores dangers of open flames in homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newnan
T. E. Atkinson
Gov. Atkinson
Augusta People Again Drink Dispensary Day
The North Augusta dispensary troubles persist as Augusta residents close the shop for the third time since yesterday while stock is exhausted. Reports note increasing dispensary trade from Augusta and nearby areas amid a harsh crime scene including a shooting. The piece includes a personal appeal from Thomas E. Watson regarding these events.
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Augusta
North Augusta
South Carolina
Aneasta
Statesboro man jailed after visiting estranged family
M V Foss refused restraining orders and spent a night in Hulloch county jail. The respected Statesboro resident was ordered not to see his wife and nine children, yet returned with his brother to visit his home. Foss broke down crying as he explained his longing to see them and his regret for the separation. He accompanied the sheriff to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesboro
M. V. Foss
Hulloch County
Foss
South America
Rev. L. L. Foss
Vidalia
Outrage in Augusta as Officers Raid Perry Home
In Augusta on February 18 deputies Murray and Wimberly and Sgt Hatcher searched George Perry’s Reynolds Street home on a tip about contraband liquor. No liquor was found prompting community indignation, with local residents noting the racial aspect and questioning the raid method. Mrs Perry, a church member and prohibition supporter, spoke against the incident, while neighbors expressed surprise at the officers’ approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
United States
Murray
Internal Revenue
Wimberly
Sergi, Hatcher
Police Department
George Perry
Hil Reynolds Street
Perry
Hiis
International Kindergarten Union Convention Set For New Orleans
The 1st annual International Kindergarten Union convention will run March 30 to April 2 in New Orleans. Miss Fanniebelle Curtis leads the union urging broad attendance, with low railroad rates and committees aiding comfort. Dr. Craighead of Tulane chairs the executive committee as educators anticipate a global gathering to promote modern child training and practical education.
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New Orleans
International Kindergarten Union
Fanniebelle Curtis
Brooklyn
Commercial Place
A. Trigg Moss
Craighead
Tulane University of New Orleans
International Kindergarten Association
Louty
United States
Eliot
Harvard
Rockefeller Visits Black Church Thrills Augusta Afro Community
In Augusta on February 18 John D Rockefeller visited the Tabernacle Baptist Church with his wife and physician. The event has sparked lively chatter among the city’s Afro-American residents, who now regard Rockefeller as a constant topic of discussion.
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Rockefeller
Augusta
John D. Rockefeller
Atlas of Finance
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Do. T. Walker
New York
Tabernacle
What to Do When Bilious in Athens Ga
An old advertisement advises the right remedy for bilious feelings. It promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to cleanse the stomach and regulate the liver. Price is 25 cents with free samples at local druggists in Athens Georgia including H T Palmer, Warren J Smith, L P Canning, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillons
Trice
H. T. Palmer & Sona
Warren J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
E. C. McEvoy
Jorr Drag Co
Athens, Ga
Discrimination and railroad case decisions from 1900s docket
Extracts from decisions case 729 discuss rate discrimination among Southern mills, Cincinnati routes, and Chicago markets with findings that discrimination arose from commercial factors and location but was not unlawful. Additional notes cover railway consolidation limits, public policy against parallel line control, securities regulations, and a separate reparation claim denying pre filing refunds but granting post filing. Includes rulings on car shortage rules crop holdings and house rules in 1907-08 contexts.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Southern Mills
New England
Southern
Commission
New York
Seattle
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Head
Southern Pacific Company
Nine Year Old Boy Burned To Death In Fire At Home
A Louisville Georgia incident reports 9 1/2 year old Walter Farrell died after a turpentine soaked cloth on his chest ignited when his mother struck a match in the night. Mrs Farrell was severely burned while attempting to extinguish the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Wialter
Walter Farrell
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised as Cure All
The readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh a constitutional disease with internal use affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer a $100 reward for any un cured case and claim testimonials support its power. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Jo. O
All Druggiate
Conatt Pation
Junior Order convention opens in Winston-Salem session
Several hundred delegates attend the annual State Council meeting of the Junior Order United American Mechanics in the Elks auditorium. Officers report North Carolina affairs are strong with membership above 16,000 and roughly $10,000 in treasury funds. The convention is expected to run two or three days.
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American Mechanics
Winston-Salem
N. C
State Couneil
United Americin Mechanics
Elks Auditorium
North Caro Una
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T. E. Watson
Gov
Little Bi Auanet
I. Sicr
Atekinson Ics
Tererible Varns
Merltorious
R Watson
Revenue Office
Sqnar
the Kindergarten Union Meeting
South
Consult
Cyeam
Atlanta
Ellison
Ines
W. T. Ellison
Austell
Maine
N. Forsyth St
Bell
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Santa Fe
Redyard
Iowa
Minneapolis
Minn
Pekin
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Washington
G. McLendon
Geo, F. Montgomery
Sec
Castoria
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