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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1900
Page
4
In Heard County Georgia a mass meeting directed the executive committee to hold a May 15 primary for state and county officers. Voter registration not required for county races, but electors must be white Democrats who promise to support the party nominees. Debate arose over excluding black Democrats by name. an amendment to do so was rejected.
Sandersville Ga April 3 Special The Washington County Democratic Executive Committee met at the courthouse and adopted voter qualifications for the May 15 primary. White voters who support the party nominees and meet state standards may participate, and all candidates must sign a pledge to support nominees by May 6 to have their names on the ballot. Multiple candidates contest most offices except the ordinary, where Major Newman faces no opposition.
The Democratic executive committee of Laurens County Georgia met and decided to hold a mass meeting on May 15 to choose delegates to both the state convention in Atlanta and the congressional convention. No primary was ordered due to lack of opposition and no provision to pay primary expenses. The committee will reconvene after the mass meeting to fix nomination procedures for county officers representatives and senator for the district.
Greenville Ga April 3 Special The Democratic executive committee of Meriwether county ordered a primary election for governor and statehouse officers in line with the state executive committee actions but adopted resolutions protesting the move.
A historic report details opposition to a state committee action mandating a new primary registration on May 15. The text notes resolutions declaring the move unlawful and a hardship, amid a white primary ordered for July 19 to select congressional, legislative, and county nominees. The primary rules permit any white registrant from 1898 willing to support nominees to vote.
Murray county officials met in Spring Place Georgia with Dr A Brown elected secretary. A primary was set for May 11 to nominate the state ticket and candidates for all county offices. Eligible voters not agreeing to abide by the result are urged not to participate. W J Neel of Rome was endorsed as a delegate to the national convention.
In Elberton Georgia on April 3 the Democratic mass meeting endorsed the state committee action and ordered a county white primary for May 15 with neighboring counties invited to join a district white primary for senator. J N Worley and I C Vanduzer were unanimously endorsed for judge and solicitor of the Northern circuit. J R Maddox elected county executive committee chair. The meeting was harmonious and the county more united than ever.
Morgan County Democratic Executive Committee votes for a white primary set for May 6 in Buena Vista Georgia. Resolutions mirror Bartow county’s and pass by unanimous consensus. The move signals cooperation across parties as populist leaders pledge accord with Democrats.
A mass meeting in Carrollton elected a new Democratic executive committee. The body declared all 1898-99 registrants and those who register this year are qualified voters for the upcoming primary. A general primary for state and county officers was ordered for May 16. Resolutions backed W. C. Adamson as his own successor in Congress.
A mass meeting in Danielsville elected an executive committee for two years with Hon J F L Bond as chairman and Berry T Mosely as secretary. They pledged allegiance to the old party, urged repeal of the 16 per cent tax on state links and readoption of the Chicago platform. A May 15 primary in Madison county will nominate all offices. The body endorsed David W Meadows for solicitor general of the northern circuit.
In Greenesboro Georgia on April 3 the Greene county Democratic executive committee ratified the state committee plan for a May 15 primary for state officers senators and representatives. It was decided to postpone county officer candidate selection until the first Tuesday in August when a mass meeting will be held at the courthouse.
Henry county Democratic committees meet in McDonough to set May 15 as the primary date for governor statehouse officers and congressman in the sixth district. July 7 is fixed for the representative and county offices nomination with rules adopted to govern both primaries. White voters only are implied by the party rules.
Augusta Ga April 3 Special The white primary committee adopts a plan to call a mass meeting at the courthouse onApril 6 to ratify actions and seek further instructions. The committee favors an open free for all primary with a secret ballot, while the county Democratic executive committee declines concessions.
Covington Ga April 3 Special The Newton county Democratic executive committee re elected L L Middlebrooks permanent chairman and Charles G Smith secretary. A raid committee was chosen and resolutions endorsed James F Rogers for solicitor general of the Stony Mountain circuit and William J Bryan for president. A Bacon for US Senator and L Livingston for Congress were also endorsed. Voters listed up to May 6 1904 may participate in the May 11 nominations.
A mass meeting of Democratic voters elected an executive committee for two years and invited all qualified White voters to participate in primaries. Resolutions praised Congressman Livingston and Solicitor General Baird. A May 7 and August 1 primaries plan was set for statehouse officers, congressman, and solicitor general, restricted to white voters. no county officer primary ordered.
In Forsyth and surrounding towns a senatorial committee call fixes an April 1 meeting to prep for a May 15 primary, with Hun Roland Ells as the sole candidate in Macon. Emanuel county endorses the state committee, Hancock names April 13 mass meeting, and Colquitt sees James A. Rush opposed by P N J Dozier for the district senate. Jones county votes May 15 primary for state and county offices. Clinton elects new exec committee and May 28 primary. Texington records democratic action postponement.
An elderly retired physician from Marion Alabama, 72 year old Dr Ball, reports being cured of a long standing rupture by a new home remedy promoted by Dr W Rice of Adams New Jersey. The ad claims no pain no operation and a free trial by writing to the address given. It urges readers to start now for a spring recovery.
A series of notices from Habersham Clarkesville Cobb Early counties announces Democratic primaries and executive committees. Habersham sets May primary with executive action awaited. Cobb calls May 15 for statehouse officers judge and solicitor. Early county plans May 15 primary with managers named and county officer date to be decided at May 15 meeting.
Low J. Kilbourne, president of the Central Labor Union, was unanimously endorsed tonight as a candidate for the legislature. Kilbourne, foreman of the Macon Evening News, is a prominent Macon figure and a strong advocate for labor.
Milledgeville April 3 Special Judge D B Sanford announces today for Senator of the twentieth senatorial district subject to democratic nomination on the 16th He resigned from board of county commissioners chairmanship and will oppose John T Allen who served in the house last term The race promises a warm contest Dr Mark Johnston enters the race for representative opposing Lovid Howard who has pressed his claims recently
Dawson Ga April 2 Spacial The political race for the Patawla circuit solicitor position between Hon John R Irwin of Fort Gaines incumbent and Judge Joseph Laing of Dawson grows warmer as the election nears Laing challenges Irwin for a joint debate but Irwin cites busy duties The Dawson News will print a letter from Laing refuting charges against Irwin and calling him to task The race is expected to be close with Laing backed by Terrell County and Irwin praised for a clean record highlighting their legal careers and reputations
Mrs C E Scriven aged about seventy three died at her daughter Mrs D A Dausby’s Main street residence in LaGrange Georgia. She was daughter of the late Dr Harris of Savannah mother of Ed and Traymond Screven of Savannah and Columbia. A Presbyterian by faith she was laid to rest at Hillview Cemetery at 3 pm conducted by Rev A J Moncrief of the Baptist church.
Washington April 3 The House Judiciary Committee declined to report favorably on Judge Maddoxs bill creating the northwestern district of Georgia and establishing a Rome court A sub committee including Mr Fleming Georgia favored the full committee Judge Maddox presented facts to secure a unanimous favorable report The action signals probable passage this session
In Clayton Georgia on April 3 a meeting of Rabun County men organized the Rabun County Cattle Protective Association at the courthouse to combat cattle tick disease. Committees will draft by laws and liaise with state and federal agriculture officials while enforcing strict quarantine measures to protect northern markets from the tick risk.
Macon Georgia April meeting of Confederate veterans to discuss attendance at the Louisville reunion on May 2. Stacon camp expected to be well represented, railways offer low rates, and Sons of Veterans from Macon will join. About twenty debates attended each prior reunion.
Identify by Mrs Hart proves fatal. Allan Brooks a 19 year old turpentine worker, accused of attacking Mrs F W Hart, is identified and hanged in a remote pine forest near Bloomingdale. Mob disallowed reporters. Brooks confessed before death. accomplice John Murchison driven from the area.
Albany dispatch reports Alberty Garrett and Albert Benfield, residents of Persimmon militia district Rabun county, burned to death in Garrett’s home after a night of heavy drinking. The house burned to collapse next morning, authorities say the intoxicated men perished with the building. Garrett left a widow and children. Separate notice: Franklin Superior Court adjourns after a brief session due to sickness. reconvenes the fourth Monday in July.
A letter from a long‑time patient reports chronic liver illness and yellow skin improved after using two boxes of Radway's Reece Cure at bedtime and after breakfast. The writer describes long trial of doctors, hot springs, and persistent digestive and appetite issues before praising the remedy.
An older advertisement urges immediate attention to kidney symptoms and promotes Swamp Root from Kilmer with claims of curing Bright's disease. It boasts hospital and physician endorsements, offers free sample by mail, and suggests purchasing bottles at drug stores. Names Kilmer and Kilmer Co appear with Atlanta Constitution cross reference.
Macon Ga April 3 4 Special county commissioners at their regular meeting decided to spend 3790 for lightning rods to protect the courthouse from the elements a previous regulation for 3759 had drawn criticism from citizens and threatened treasury strain with local newspapers mounting opposition
The Macon chamber of commerce held a regular meeting to raise funds for a Dixie interstate chair and a bohemian smoker for Travelers Protective Association delegates arriving April 2. A big welcoming program is planned during their stay, with the Dixie interstate chair idea abandoned.
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