Georgia Senate Vote Delays Hoke Smith Senate Seat
Georgia politics recount shows Hoke Smith ahead in the House by a wide margin but two Senate votes shy of a majority after yesterday’s separate ballots. A joint ballot today will decide the U S Senate seat to succeed late Senator Steve Clay and current appointee Joseph M Terrell. Smith’s concession and expected cross over votes were noted as pivotal.
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Smith's Election Conceded In Georgia Senate Vote
The article reports Hoke Smith winning a decisive majority in the Georgia senate and overall, with Terrell and Stovall as key figures. It lists how each body voted, noting Smith's majority over the required total and naming numerous state legislators across both chambers who supported or opposed the candidates.
Adverse report on Athens city court judge election bill
The Georgia house judiciary committee returned an adverse report on Rep DuBose’s Athens measure to elect the city court judge and solicitor by popular vote. The bill goes back with a recommendation that it do not pass, effectively ending its chances this session.
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Senators and candidates withdraw from Georgia senate race
A long list of candidates including Hoke Smith J M Terrell and W A Covington appears with withdrawals. Editor Pleasant A Stovall of Savannah and Brantley retire after the first ballot result. Judge Covington announces his name will not be presented to the joint session of the general assembly.
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Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement Promo from Athens
Athens readers profit from Dean's Kidney Pills claims of kidney relief. Endorsements cite H. C. Pollard of 434 Foundry St recalling March 1908 and March 2 1911 statements of cure and relief from back pain fatigue and dizziness. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY 60 cents per bottle with slogan Remember the name Dean's. It will be Senator Hoke Smith after today.
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Little Joe Brown for Governor for Another Term
Atlanta reports a strong movement to have former Georgia Governor Joseph M. Brown run again for governor if Hoke Smith leaves to join the U S Senate. Slaton says he will back Brown. Blalock rumored to consider, while Smith supporters rally to Brown as a protest against limiting the primary system. Appointments by Smith are being held up in the Senate as a precaution.
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Banner contest draws many voters in city promotion
Much interest builds around the Banner's big contest with Maxwell automobile to the top voter, mahogany furniture from Dorsey and Funkenstein on Clayton street as second prize, and a solid gold watch as third. Women and girls flock to enter, urging friends to subscribe or renew to boost place in the standings. The latest tally lists Lucile Pierce and Nell McDorman among leading candidates as rivalry intensifies.
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Four Appointments Held Up by Senate Yesterday
Atlanta July 11 The Senate did not confirm four appointments and sent them to the general judiciary committee. Athenians will note B P Thrasher named judge of the county court of Oconee Joel Clou n to be judge of the city court of Lexington and James Davison as solicitor of Greene County The Brunswick city court judge D W Krauss is the fourth appointment mentioned.
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Arthur Kenny Visits City From New York Railroads
Mr Arthur Kenny a Athens native and superintendent of a New York Central and Hudson River Railroad power plant is in the city for a few days visiting family and friends.
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