Georgia Politics Now Warming Up
Georgia voters head toward a heated governor race as Jos. M. Brown declines a debate with Independence candidate Yancey Carter. Carter counters and campaigns statewide amid factional splits, with fear of fraud charges in Fulton County and a looming disfranchisement amendment.
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Atlanta
Jos. M. Brown
Yancey Carter
Carter
Brown
Pullburn
Campbell County
Mr. Brown
Hoke Smith
North
Georgia
Middle
Macon
Independence Party
Bernard Suttler
State Committee
Suttler
Hisgen and Graves
Sattler
Gray
The
Atlanta Journal
Democratic
Independence
Great Meeting of Irish League Opens in Boston
The United Irish League of America opened at Faneuil Hall with President Michael J. Ryan presiding. Archbishop O Connell offered the prayer as delegates from the U S and Canada gathered for a three day session with guests John Redmond and Joseph Devlin. Ryan noted progress in Parliament on cottages for laborers and repeal of the arms act, plus settlement of the Irish University question granting Catholic youths access to education equal to Protestants.
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United States
Canada
Ryan
United ‘Irish League
Philadelphia
Ireland
England's Four Inch Race Opens Isle of Man Tourney
London reports the Royal Automobile Club hosts a three-event motor meet on the Isle of Man starting tomorrow with a hill climb and a three-mile Grahmic Trophy race, plus the principal Four-Inch road race on Thursday over 38 miles nine laps. About forty cars entered, mainly British, with three Darracqs a De Dion and two Berliets among foreign entries.
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London
Europe
America
Isle of Man
Royal Automobile Club
Dr King's New Discovery Praised for Cough Cure
Mr John White of 3% Highland Ave Houston Maine reports relief from a yearly cough after using Dr Kings New Discovery. A 50c bottle cured his winter cough and subsequent doses kept it away. Sold under guarantee at local drug stores 60c and 1.00 with a trial bottle free. Mr Bryan states he faces two Republican rivals and expects to win.
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John White
Highland Ave
Houston
Maine
Dr. King
Orphans Appeal Issued By Georgia Baptist Home
The Georgia Baptist Orphans Home at Hapeville asks the public for support on Work Day October 3 1908. The appeal seeks individual gifts to feed clothe house and teach one hundred fifty children regardless of Baptist parentage. Contributions should be sent to J Bennett secretary treasurer 100% Indler Building Atlanta with committee names listed.
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Georgia Baptist Orphans Home
Hapeville
J Bennett
Sec
Treas
Indler
Atlanta, Ga
John M. Green
J. E. White
John R. Wilkinson
Walker Danson
A. R. Colcord
Mas. R. Brown
Ethridge
F. J. Cooledge
World Fisheries CongressMeet at Washington
Delegates from many nations convene in Washington for the fourth annual International Fishery Congress. Sessions open at the New Willard Hotel with receptions at the White House and State Department. Topics include commercial fisheries, fish farming, regulation, disease, and plans for post congress tours to New York Boston and other ports.
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World Fisheries Congress
Washington
Washington, D. C
Isaak Walton
Paris
State Department
National Geographic Society
Straus
New York
Boston
Gloucester
Cured Hay Fever Testimony From Indiana Residental User
A. J. Nusbaum of Bytonville Indiana reports a three month summer cold and hay fever symptoms that disrupted business. He says medicines worsened his condition until Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package cured him quickly, and his wife has since had the same success. Sold by all druggists.
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A. J. Nusbaum
Bytonville
Indiana
Foley
Hav Eince
Wife in asylum for eight years in Pensacola story unfolds
Pensacola woman Alice Shear accuses husband Herbert Shear and his cousin Jenny Shear of living as man and wife after he allegedly had her confined in Meridian Mississippi for eight years. Shear agrees to drop charges in exchange for more than $20,000, a divorce, and future arrangements. Alice plans to move to Fort Arthur Canada with her son William. The case spurs arrests in Pensacola and Gulfport, with Colorado detective William E Green aiding.
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Pensacola
Alice Shear
Dolver
Col
Herbert Shear
Jenny Shear
Shear
Milton
Millview
Robins At Lumber Company
Mississippi
Meridian
Bine
Dons
Sal
Berber Shear
Ana Agile
Herbert Shear Penys
Fort Arthur
Canada
William Shear
Sathdiyl Herbert Shear
Ae Tad Shear
Jentle Shear
Misa Shear
Gulfport
Miss
Mars
Meridiin
Beley's Kidney Cure Endorsed For Kidney Trouble Relief
An old advertisement extols Beley's Kidney Cure for kidney trouble cramps and bile issues, claiming rapid relief before danger. It promotes Chamberlain's remedies for stomach and liver complaints and mentions H. R. Palmer & Son and Warren J. Smith & Bro as suppliers. Various testimonials praise the products for biliousness and fever recovery.
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Chourberlain
H. R Palmer & Song
Orr Dy Co
Warren J. Smith
Bro. EL
McEvoy L. P. Canning
Chamberlain
J. J. Firestone
Miccun
Med
Yan Has Roast For The President In Heated Campaign Speech
Democratic candidate Willan al Tisai spoke to vast crowds in Brockport challenging Republican rivals in a brisk night march. He denounced the president over Janitrust enforcement, warned of Wall Street influence, and assailed Senate leaders as the Standard Oil chorus echoed in moving crowds.
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Presween
Tom
Tells
Uren
Hrockport
Taft
Ute Pepuhiesn
Cons Frees
Wall Street
English Town Remembers Iowa Native James Woodward
A memorial service held in Westmoreland honors James Woodward, a native of Stephen who emigrated to the United States decades ago. The event supports a fund to aid needy preachers and their widows, reflecting his philanthropic endowment to establish a pension scheme.
Sadie O and the Beautiful Horse Lively in Nashville
Report on interest surrounding Sadie O the horse in Nashville Tennessee. Mentions Whitehead and others involved, with speculation about value and fate.
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Nashvil
Sadie
Whitehead
Nashville
Tein
Eames
Government Fight Against Powder Trust
Government attorneys begin evidence in a Sherman antitrust suit against Du Pont and about thirty powder firms. The Delaware corporation and related companies face charges of restraint of trade in a case likened to Standard Oil, with capitalization exceeding 50 million dollars. Proceedings start in Wilmington and will move to New York after preliminary hearings.
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Wilmington
Pel
William G. Mahaffey
Gray
United States Circuit Court of
District of Delaware
Powder Trust
D. KE. 1
du Pont de Nemours Company
Delaware
Delaware Corporation
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
du Pont de Namours Company
Superior Powder Company
New York
The Remedy for Nerves in Busy Women
Overwork and monotony cause nerves, but an active life with daily purpose helps. A busy woman who helps others avoids nervous spells, dejection, and lines, while constant activity keeps mind and body healthier than rest cures.Drink and morning routines aid sustained energy and focus.
Reflections of a Bachelor in The New York Press
A fragmentary column from the New York Press discusses bachelor life with humor about hope, popularity, and romance. It notes men’s thoughts on generosity, preference, and social perception, hinting at modern dating attitudes and self-presentation.
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Vom
New York
Dairy Barr Plans of State College
Dr. L. M. Jones of the Georgia State Sanitarium Milledgeville and DeSaussure of Milledgeville visited Athens to inspect the new dairy barn at the state college of agriculture. Dr. Soule and Prof. Jarnagin briefed them on the facilities and plans to erect a large barn at Milledgeville based on the same design to accommodate about one hundred cattle. They praised the college’s work and foresaw a bright future for the institution.
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L. M. Jones
Georgia State Sanitarium
Milledgville
DeSaussure
Milledgeville
Athens
State College of Agriculture
Soule
Jarnagin
Brown speaks in Valdosta on Democratic primary loyalty
In Valdosta Georgia on September 22 Joe Brown, Democratic gubernatorial nominee, urged voters to stand with the party and oppose threats to bolt the primary. He argued southern unity and warned that Republicans remain a sectional party hostile to southern interests. He planned further meetings in Quitman and Savannah with stops across south Georgia as November approaches.
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Hoke Smith
Valdosta
Tom. Jug
M. Brown
Quityon
Valles Water
Court House
Mt Wa
Mayeer Roberts
Mr. Brown
Audiehes
Koops
Denmark
Brown
Qreston
Eitelb
Yugatst
Smith
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Varnedee
W. S. West
Atlanta
Warcross
Americus
Hoverville
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Nomines Jos. M. Brown
Thomas Watson
Fulton County
Wiigley Audineer
Stewart
Bona Five
Watson
Mr. Watson
England
Mr. Bryan
Paul Heyman
Chattanooga
Tenn
Hartman
Nordving
Fenn
G. Damiel
Mzr
Beley
Trouble
Jersey
Driceleta
Yan
Sadie—O
Del
Stait College
Valdosta, Ga
Weston
Puaiber
Congresson
Congress
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