Letter from Joseph Brown Signals Democratic Split
A verbatim sounding missive from Joseph Brown written in a formal tone discusses a Sunday Atlanta gathering and the Georgia Democratic convention. The writer asks for unity while noting tensions over platform positions and anticipated actions at the meeting. He references a meeting with officials in Atlanta and conveys a respectful closing from Joseph Worpotwn.
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Tor
Een
Atlanta
Atanta
Pesiti
Sarrend
Demania
Hewlan Fia
Iosfeh
Nomination of McCollum Indorsed In Newnan Convention
In Newnan Georgia on August 2 a thirty sixth senatorial district convention nominated Captain Joe SiecCollum of Coweta for state senator. Ex Governor Joe Terrell and James E Brown of Coweta spoke in support and resolutions endorsed Bryan Kern and Confederate veterans benefits while backing rotation for state senate nominations. The event featured strong speeches and formal indorsements.
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Kern
Newnan
Joe SiecCollum
Coweta
Coinel
Stallings
McCollum
Joe Terrell
Meriwether County
James E Brown
Bryan
Terrell
End Convict System Debate Heats Georgia Meeting
A mass meeting in Rome Georgia demands immediate abolition of the convict lease system and calls for humane punishment. Speakers including Judge Covington and Bevy Carter push for ending leasing, with Governor Smith and Senator Wright present and resolutions adopted for legislative action.
Frank Rice Announces for the City Council Ward Eight
Frank P Rice declares candidacy for the Ward Eight city council seat after informal talks, noting no rival has formally announced. He says Frank H Reynolds will not run, leaving the field to Rice and possibly H C Bagley, though Bagley has made no formal entry.
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Frank Rice
Frank P Rica
Ted
Thaerea
Frank H Reynolds
Ward
Hia
Frank Price
H. C Bagley
H. Bagley
Kidnaper Sought After Chicago Girl Veronica Cassidy
Police hunt for F J Blair who abducted Veronica Cassidy from her Chicago home and took her to Cincinnati. Chicago and railroad stations are under watch as authorities hope for a lead. Cincinnati police may help locate the suspect though the girl's patience wears thin.
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Han
Chicago
F J Blair
Veronica Cassidy
Cincinnati
Blair
Resolutions Adopted at Citizens Meeting in Atlanta
A citizens mass meeting at the Grand called for protesting the state convict lease system. Speakers denounced decades of corruption and abuses by officials, urging immediate repeal and action by Georgia lawmakers, with strong support for the state legislature to end the convict lease and related practices. The group pledged unity with sister towns to press for reform.
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Grand
Georgia
Mle
Lee
Festim
Atlanta
Fulton
Mars
Tumanity
Gearglatt
Saath
Convict Lease Resolutions Adopted by Atlanta Typographical Union
A meeting of the Atlanta Typographical Union adopted resolutions condemning the convict leasing system in Georgia. The resolutions urge immediate cessation of convict leasing, support road work for convicts, and call for statewide reform. A committee was sent to present the resolutions at the Grand mass meeting at the Grand Opera House.
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Citmaess
Greensboro
South
Thia
Senate
House of Representatives
Membes
Atlanta Typographical Union
Lee Smith
R F M Cormack
George DeFrain
Fa Fodenbdmer
Charles Ho Brown
Jo Ko Orret
Georgia
Lassia
Gerela
Gerhia
Tanor
Commonwealth
Grews
Grand Opera House
Desperate Efforts By Boy To End His Life
Rome August 2 Richard Bailey an 18 year old in jail charged with Robbing a post office in Tennessee has made several suicide attempts. He used mattress strips to hang himself from cell bars and then rammed his head against an iron barn proving his intent. Jailers stopped him and removed all possible implements. authorities plan a lunacy trial as federal officials were notified.
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Rome
Riph Bailey
United States
County
Payne
Sharpe
Batley
Cuiattanooga
Tennessee
Imperial Turkish Hall Declares for Equality in Ottoman State
Constantinople August 2 The Imperial Turkish Hall reads that the constitution was suspended in 1878 during Safset Pashi’s tenure. It proclaims equality of all Ottomans, outlines new ministry appointments, and lists key ministers and officials, noting the cabinet is believed to be temporary.
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Constantinople
Safset Pashi
Phe Hat
Vilayeta
Sheik-Ul-Islam
Effendi
Abdurrahman Pasha
Elami] Pasha
Hassam Fehmi Pasha
Turhan Pasha
Hadji Axif
Naoum Pasha
Zia Pasha
Tewfik Pasha
Neamed Ali Pasha
Rahgipb Bey
Tewak Pasha
Omer Ruchd Pasha
Rami Pasha
Hashim Pasha
Zila Bey
Mushteshar
Grand
Moore on Stand in Prison Inquiry At State Capitol
Jake C Moore prepared to testify as impeachment inquiry hearings continue in the Georgia penitentiary case. Judge Maddox ruled on legality while witnesses including Dr M W B Hamby and Colonel James W English Jr are to be heard.
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Orr
Jtt Lee
Lee
Air State
Georgia
Georgina
Judge Covington
Farma
Oglethorpe
Jake C Moore
Meri
Georgia Penitentiary
Moore
Eftiun
Hom
John Wo Maddux
Rume
Ari
Tie & Ate
Prisan
Nariars
Lone Moor
Maddox
Jake Moors Way Isony
Oe Int
Reed
Essees
MW BR Hamby & Partner
Cansit
James W English Jr
Prson Commission
Delay in Albany Building Thaws Public Works Plan
Albany August 2 Special Special 4t says Congress appropriated 125000 nearly two years ago for a government building. A site was purchased and title transfer faced delays due to title issues and lost papers. Albany ranks seventh in line for new or remodeled public buildings, with months more to wait as authorities clear titles and funds.
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Congress
Albany Gn
Albany
English preacher to lead ten day meetings in Gainesville
Dr Chadwick and co worker Dr Samuel Chadwick of England will conduct a ten day series of meetings at the First Methodist church in Gainesville during September. The new £80000 church building is planned for completion by that time.
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Comdnet Services
Gainesville
G. Broughton
Atlanta
A C Dixon
Chicago
Brenau Chautauqua
B F Fraser
First Methodist Church
Broughton
Samuel Chadwick
England
First Methodist
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