Down the Home Stretch The Athens Banner
The piece surveys the 1908 presidential race with focus on Taft and Bryan, noting fund-raising, state-by-state dynamics, and Georgia’s role. It urges Georgia Democrats to mobilize, critique Republican coercion, and praise Bryan while warning of Republican spending and influence. It references New York, Ohio, Indiana, and other pivotal states and laments national party tactics.
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Bryan
Taft
Man Mack
Democratic Committee
New York
Lkely
Empire State
Hughes
Chanler
Rally to the Flag in Georgia Politics
The piece discusses Georgia Democrats' vulnerability to federal ticket efforts aimed at denying Bryan a national majority. It notes Georgia’s Democratic tilt, low voter interest in national races, and factions opposing Bryan over issues including disenfranchisement and civil rights.
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Georgia
Bryan
Harriman Taft ties and Cromwell in Panama scandal
The public learns of cious relations between Harriman and Taft as Cromwell's influence on Roosevelt and Taft surfaces. Gen George W Davis criticizes Cromwell for an unearned Panama Railroad dividend. Davis is dismissed by Taft after reporting to Roosevelt. The Panama affair tied to Harriman funds and Taft Roosevelt circle, with Taft under Roosevelt’s sway.
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Harriman
Taft
Betwen B. H. Harriman
William 4. Taft
William Nelson Cromwell
Roosevelt
George W. Davis
Panama Canal Commission
Canal Zone
Cromwell
Panama
Davia
Davis
Panama Company
United States
Charles P. Taft
William H. Taft
Douglas Robinson
Rosevelt
Republicans and Business Tone in Southern Support
In Athens and other Southern areas a business man argues for a Republican president to steer the republic’s destinies. Many citizens credit Republicans with business sense, fearing Democratic victory would bring hard times and money panics, while saying they would vote for Bryan but prefer Taft as the better candidate for business interests.
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Republican Party
Republican Party Etan Ds
Bryan
Middle Western States
Ellot Roosevelt
Thle Artisen
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Athens
South
Businss
Republic
Taft
Panics, Parties and Prosperity Across Administrations
A letter argues that past panics aligned with Republican or Democratic leaders, noting the 1873 panic under Grant, the 1890s crisis under Harrison and Cleveland, and the current period under Theodore Roosevelt and Taft. The writer asserts government spending outpaces receipts, asserts business prosperity hinges on Republican leadership, and urges Southern Democrats to reconsider claims about Bryan’s impact on the economy.
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Grant
Iovs
Harrison
United States Treasury
Republicana
Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
William H. Taft
The
New York Herald
Taft
Bryan
Georgia Vote Totals Discussion, Telegraph Editorial Call
A discussion notes potential Georgia vote totals for Bryn Wut and Bryn Bryn, highlighting historic highs and urging Democrats to mobilize for November 3. It contrasts editorial warnings against a presidential shift due to Georgia’s electoral rules with a call to maximize turnout. It also reports on Washington Post coverage of Parisian poetry trends labeled Impulsionism and its limited impact on American poets.
Doans Kidney Pills Backed by Athens Resident
Athens resident W H Weir testifies Doans Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble after two years of back pain headaches and frequent urination. He praises the drug as the best remedy and notes it helped him during his fight in Georgia with Bryan leading tickets. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
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Athens
Dean
W. H. Weir
Pulaski
Georgia
Bryan
Palmer & Sons
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Duty of Georgians in Presidential Vote
A Georgia editorial asserts the state's Democrats will support Bryan if turnout is high, but warns of doubt about the outcome if Democrats fail to mobilize and show stronger interest in the election.
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Georgia
Bryan
Weteon
Terest
Watson
Soen Watson
Georgia editorial warns Democrats to vote for Bryan in Georgia
The Macon Telegraph argues that Georgia Democrats must vote solidly for Bryan on November 3 to avert a possible loss of the presidency. It notes the need for a majority in Georgia and warns that a mere plurality could shift control to the Legislature, risking the national result.
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Georgia
Telegraph
Areps
General Assembly
Smd
Teport
Macon Telegraph
Pendleton
B. M. Blackburn
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Bryan
Taft
Blackburn
Watson
India Poverty Sticker Exposes Harsh Indian Tax Burdens
From Prosperous India by William Digby, figures show per capita income in India declined from 4 cents in 1860 to under 2 cents by 1900, with 1905 taxes on the poor at about 2 pounds of annual income. Total annual taxation around 200 million dollars, largely paid to England via civil and military service.
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India
Chicago Journal
William Digby
Great Britain
England
Bryan Hopeful Of The Outcome
New York Oct 26 William J Bryan democratic presidential candidate rested in Jersey City after campaigning in New Jersey and New York He sat with Mack and Nathan Straus and dined with Herman Ridder He praised his campaign saying his voice held up well and he felt it was the strongest end to a campaign yet He cited enthusiastic meetings in Indiana and Ohio and noted broad democratic gains across states among farmers, business and professional classes, attributing them to Republican inaction after twelve years
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Connecticut
New Jersey
Delaware
Taft
Bryan
White House
Ohio
Indiana
Nebraska
Colorado
Montana
Nevada
South Dakota
New York
South
Dakota
Kansas
Wisconsin
Maryland
Kentucky
Georgia
Army of Democracy
Thin
Rotaing
Nathan Straus
Plaace
North End
New Orleans
Republic
Ufe
Trusta
Republican Party
Party of the
Mr. Roosevelt
William J. Bryan
Jersey City
Cuairman
Mack
Mr. Straus
Democrata
Iter
New York City
New York State
Iowa
Suspects rounded up after Walnut Log murder
Beelfoot Lake Tenn October 24 Forty four more prisoners, including two women, were brought in today following the Walnut Log murder of Captain Quentin Rapkin by masked night riders. Seven others were arrested by troops but paroled. Names include William Pratt, Samburg hotel keeper. J D R Carpenter, Union City attorney. William Brewer, Coyearald farmer, with wife and son. No charges yet filed. troops maintain quiet in the disturbed area.
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Beelfoot’ Lake
Tenn
Walnut Log
Quentin Rapkin
William Pratt
Samburg
Rt Carpenter
Union City
Taylor
Rankin
William Brewer
Coyearald
Married Man in Trouble Warned for Neglect
A married man who allows no family member to use anything but Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble is found guilty of neglect. The genuine Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates and comes in a yellow package, sold by all druggists.
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Foley
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Selter and Proprietor
Daily Banner
Washington Post
Impulsionium
Paris
Impulsion
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Saas
Castoria
Beelfoot Lake
Hardeman & Phinizy
Cotton Commission Merchants
Broad, Thomas and
Oconee Streets
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