James M Smith spoke to large Georgia crowd at Griffin
James M. Smith addressed about two thousand at Griffin Friday during a reunion of the Griffin News and Sun correspondents. He praised Georgia’s future, urged staying in the state, and spoke on cotton diversification, Empire State ambitions, and education funding for Black Georgians, while signaling a gubernatorial bid and criticizing the early primary idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. M. Smith
Griffin News
Sun
Col. Smith
R. Smith
Association
Thexas
Texas
Georgia
Mr. Smith
One Cent Postal Warrant Ties Four Year Route Contract
Washington July 22 Auditor Mc Cardy signed the smallest government warrant ever for payment of services rendered. A one cent warrant funds delivery on a New Hampshire postal route for four years to Adriel L. Stuart of Freedom. Stuart’s bid of one quarter of a cent per year wins, aided by toll-exemption and a U S Mall sign drawing passengers. service runs six days weekly over 15 miles. An advertisement follows touting Electric Bitters for health.
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Washington
McCardy
Postofee Department
New Hampshire
Adriel L. Stuart
Freedom
N. H
Stuart
U. S. Mall
Annie Hunter
Pittsburg
Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Price Boc
Return of Mrs Sanford sparks Rome rumor verdict doubt
In Rome Georgia on July 22, Mrs W T Sanford returned home and publicly denied any wrongdoing in the death of George Wright, shot by Sanford last Wednesday. The case unsettles public opinion as many in Rome express sympathy for Sanford while Wright’s widow Mrs Wright shows confidence in Sanford. Reports recount Wright’s pistol was in his left pocket when he fell, challenging early accounts of the shooting.
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Rome
W. T. Sanford
George Wright
Sanford
Wright
Mre. Sanford
Wrigh
Rawlings
Dr King s New Life Pills Offered for Pain Relief
A brief note promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as a remedy to relief stomach and liver discomfort. Claims include relief from headache dizziness and constipation and lists H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro s drug stores as sellers for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
H.R. Palmer & Sons
W. J Smith & Bro
Paris
Viey
W. T. McGee
Vener
Tenn
H.R. Palmer & Sons and W
Braith & Bro
Theatre season lines up star attractions from Jules Murry
New York theatre reps announce a strong coming season with returns of last season favorites and many new bookings. Acts include Louis Morrison in Faust, Paul Gilmore in Captain Debonnaire, Efe Elsler in Hazel Kirke, Creston Clarke, Louis James, Geo Cohans Running for Office, Stella Mahon in a musical, Sargeant Kitty, The Fortune Teller, Eugenia Blair in a new play, Harry Beresford in a revival of The Woman Hater, and Hoyt’s A Bunch of Keys plus other merit. The season is expected to be very successful.
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New York
Jules Murry
America
Louis Morrison
Faust
Paul Gilmore
Captain Debonnaire
Efe Elsler
Hazel Kirke
Athens
Dupree Opera House
Joe Jackson Wins First Prize in Penmanship Contest
Mr Joe Jackson of this city, son of Mr and Mrs W B Jackson, is making a record at ICG college in Poughkeepsie New York. He won first prize in a penmanship contest among many entrants including older students. The result brings pride to his friends here and is noted with compliments from the Athena area.
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Joe Jackson
W. B. Jackson
ICG College
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Jackson
Tuck Engaged to Sue Georgia Electric Railway Co
Mrs. W. A. England has hired Hon. HG Tuck to sue the Georgia Electric Railway Co. of Atlanta for the death of her husband W. A. England. Col. Ruben R. Arnold of Atlanta assists in the prosecution as details of the streetcar fatality in Atlanta were previously reported. The suit is to be commenced immediately with strong damages claims.
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H.c.tuck
W. A. England
Georgia Electric Railway Co
Atlanta
England
Banner
Col. Tuck
Ruben R. Arnold
Plantiff
Prof T J Woofter declines northern university offer
Atlanta July 22. Friends of Prof T J Woofter of the University of Georgia and assistant superintendent of the summer school rejoice he declined an offer from a northern university. Despite a higher salary, he preferred Georgia, believing the institution’s value and need justified staying. The item notes Woofter is considered one of Georgia’s ablest men and his departure would be a loss.
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Atlanta, Ga
T. J. Woofter
University of Georgia
Wooster
Fair W. H. Layton to supply exhibits for Baltimore Exposition
Fair management announces contract with Fair W. H. Layton of the car nival company to furnish most attractions for the Baltimore Exposition August 27 to September 10. The event is annual under Baltimore Trades Alliance. Layton leads outdoor shows and will bring free attractions and sensational acts. Entries for horse shows arrive as Kentucky Tennessee association members plan participation. The Northeast Georgia Fair is a member of that organization.
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W. 8
Layton
Carnival Company
Baltimore, Md
Baltimore
Baltimore [Trades Alliance
Kentucky-Tennessee Association of Fairs
Onake Rang Bell Standing Ere ct Snake at Door
Mrs Hughes in Spring street heard a door bell ring from an electric push button. A snake stood almost erect and pressed the button, rang two or three times, then moved to the plaza and around to the back stoop. The ice man had just delivered. The snake later slept atop the ice chest before being killed by Mrs Hughes’ son.
Rawlings Guilty of First Degree Murder in Georgia
In Valdosta Georgia Milton Rawlings was found guilty of first degree murder in the Corter children case. The jury delivered a verdict without mercy recommendation after a tense deliberation and a lengthy trial preceding the final decision. Sentencing to follow after related Rawlings cases are resolved.
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Valdosta
Milton Rawlings
Vo Corter
Rawlings
Mitchell
Grandson of Judge Parker nearly drowns in Hudson River rescue
Albion Parker Hall, grandson of Judge Alton B Parker, nearly drowned in the Hudson at Esopus while being carried on his grandfather’s back. Edward Fritz of Poughkeepsie saw the danger, plunged in, and rescued the boy six feet under water. Fritz brought the child to shore and later was thanked by Judge Parker.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Albion Parker Hall
Alton B. Parker
Hudson River
Esopus
Edward Fritz
Judge Parker
Fritz
Rosemount
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Michael Brothers Company
W Griffin
Pike, Monroe, Spalding
Ibus
Fayette
Henry
Ecent
NE Cent
Mag
Business
Poughkeepsie, New York
Athena
Oglethorpe
Tuck Hag
iMrs
Street Railway Company of
Northern University
Onake
Boston
Solicitor General
Judge A
Parker
Grandson
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