Straw ballot polls reveal governor race support across Georgia
A wave of improvised polls conducted by citizens and local reporters across multiple Georgia towns shows varied support for Joe Brown and Hoke Smith in the 1908 gubernatorial race. Reports from Atlanta, Waycross, College Park, and other counties indicate Brown and Smith leading in different precincts, with several polls showing noncommittal results.
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Hoke Smith
Joseph M. Brown
Polin
Sweat
Wareroua
Waycross
Homerville Ga
D J Mackburn
Smith
Arown
Moaweat
JH Weavers
Pol
Edison
Merey
Joe Brown
Hous Smith
Calhoun Coum Georgia
Manry NP
Edieon
Wrom
Atlanta
Georgia
Hartiton
John HM Hudson
Posnt
Verner
Barneaville
Brown
Kimball
Campaian
Ovar
Mr Brown
Ti Ys
South Georgia
Malkiig
Atlanta invited to host Confederate events and 1908 gatherings
A joint conference between auditorium and conventions committees urged inviting Confederate Veterans Association to Atlanta for 1908. The plan aims to attract the American Cotton Manufacturers Association and the Photographers Association of America, with Birmingham Richmond Detroit hosting related meetings and about 7000 attendees expected. A subcommittee was formed to engage veterans camps and secure formal invitations from city, chamber, and state officials.
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Chamber of Commerce Committee
Atlanta
Confederate Veterans Aarts
America
Birmingham
Richmond
Detroit
Mic
Sf Fooa Quitten
KR Johnston
RJ Govin
Confederate Veterans Association
Chamber of Commene
Weather outlook cools as high moves in
A high pressure area advancing from the northwest brings a rapid fall in temperature with fair conditions expected. The piece notes a separate item about Mr Rockefeller planning a $600,000 gift to the University of Chicago and mentions his continued generosity.
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Rockefeller
University of Chicago
Gopher
Odd Fragments Hint at Education and Atlanta Baseball
A puzzling passage notes education tied to wealth and mentions Atlanta allowed to play baseball. The temperature is described as near 79 degrees, suggesting weather context.
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Atlanta
Governor Hoke Smith to Speak Two Hours at Grand Opera House
Fulton County gears up for Governor Hoke Smith reelection rally at the Grand Opera House with Smith backed by the Fulton County Hoke Smith Club. Bartow H Blount opens the event at 8 o clock with Reuben Arnold introducing Smith. The plan includes 500 reserved seats, ushers, brass band music, and a staged entrance via Grand alley as Brown supporters organize in rival efforts statewide.
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Hoke Smith
Grand Opera House
Oclock
Georgia
Joseph M Brown
Marietta
Mielner-Emory
Hudson Moore
Fulton County
Heke Smith Club
Fulton County, Hoke Smith Club
Bartow H Blount
Blount
Reuben Arnold
Atlanta
Shelby Smith
W. D Harwell
Laula Gholatin
Opera House
Bach
Wedemeyers Brass Band
WD Marwell
Toke Smith Club
Arate
Cairo
Canan Paulding
Baltimore cannery to be established in Americus Georgia
Baltimore fruit canning company to build one of Georgia’s largest canneries in Americus. Machinery to arrive within two weeks, with operation planned by June 10 and to run six weeks or until sufficient peaches are available.
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Baltimore
American
Americus
Ten Thousand for Infirmary Progress at Tabernacle
Dr Broughton, head of the Tabernacle Institution, reports about 10000 raised to finish the new Infirmary on Luckle Street. The three story building, part of a four-building enterprise, will have 40 to 50 private rooms and four wards including two for children. Completion targeted soon with rooms priced for naming plates and a 1000 dollar laundry fund appeal to finish interior amenities.
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Broughton
Baptist Tabernacle
New Tabernacle Institution
Tabernacle Infirmary
Luckle Street
Tabernacle Enterprise
G Campbell Morgan
London
England
Westminster
Cripplen
Tia
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Southern Air Line
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