Salhoun Voters Rally Behind Howell Amid Democratic Tensions
In Leary Ga on August 4 a Clary Howell Club formed and enrolled over thirty prominent county voters within hours. The action signals strong local support against Hoke Smiths attacks on democracy as Trussell and Estill projections show few votes for them. Armory of names follows in the precinct roster with many Hammonds Graffs and Baileys among listed supporters.
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Howell
Hoke Smith
BD. O. Bailey
J. W. Brown
HV Griffin
Baldwin
Hammond
F. M McAntel
L. Bunch
John F. Brown
John T. Bailey
A. R. Foster
B. G. Roberts
C W. Griffin
Roosevelt Opposes Plumes in Letter to Audubon Societies
President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt express strong support for Audubon Society efforts to ban white heron aigrette plumes. The letter to William Dutcher cites Queen Alexandra's disapproval and urges action against the sale and use of the plumes in millinery. The reply notes shared concern and quotes Roosevelt’s signed message from Oyster Bay.
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Audubon Societies
New York
Roosevelt
William Dutcher
National Association of Ardhubon Societies
Mra Roosevelt
Dutcher
Alexandria
England
Republicans Split in Texas
Heuston August 4 Republican conventions were held in many counties due to splits in the party. Delegates were chosen to attend state conventions at El Paso. Cecil Aigon of the regular Republicans met in Houston with A C Acheson of Denison who leads the reorganized Republicans. Disagreement stems from claims Lyon’s El Paso meeting aims to bar negroes by high railroad fares.
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Heuston
Tex
Oata
el Paso
Cecil Aigon
Xia
Houston
A. C. Acheson
Denison
Eheirman
Republicans
Lyon
Militia Leaves Chickamauga Camp as Replacements Arrive
At Chickamauga National Park encampment the first arrivals of national guards depart after payoffs. The 1st Virginia, Third South Carolina and Alabama units went home after receiving eight three dollars each. Replacements from South Carolina and North Carolina militia, along with four battalions, arrive to take their places today.
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Chickamauga
Chattanoogs
National Guards
Chickamauga N Ational Park
Virginia
South Carolina
Milasiatr
Kaiser Visita Grandson
Emperor William visits his grandson as war tensions rise, signaling a notable royal engagement aboard a cruiser on the waters. The visit underscores ongoing concerns and public interest amid current affairs.
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Kaiser Visita
Fin
Agust
Emperor William
Cruse
Wichern
Hoke Smith in Newnan Speech Angers Questioner
In Newnan Georgia on August 4 Hoke Smith defended his record and attacked Democratic officials while praising Tom Watson. A young man who asked about Smiths stance on Negroes was insulted when Smith told him Go black your face and go where you belong.
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Mr. Smith
Newnan
Hoke Smith
Move to Purify Life of the Nation Conference Planned
A conference in New York on November 6 at the Hudson Theater aims to form a national society to combat quackery and criminal medical practices, prevent adulterated drugs and foods, and curb sales of alcohol and narcotics under proprietary remedies. Supporting bodies include the American Medical Association and Salvation Army among others.
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New York
Hudson Theater
American Medical Association
Young Womans Christian Society
Natonal Association For the
Salvation Army
Epworth League
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Atlanta Bar Association seeks charter for twenty years
The Atlanta Bar Association filed for a twenty year charter with 135 prominent Atlanta lawyers aiming to advance jurisprudence justice and ethics while caring for sick members and aiding burials Donations are welcome but no personal financial gain is sought A charter committee includes Clifford L Anderson Walter W Wisanska E Marion Underwood James I Key and A W Stephens. Minnie Lee Brantley sues Atlanta and West Point Railroad for 6000 claiming injuries from Pearl Springs wreck represented by F M Hughes. Mrs M A Brantley mother of a minor also sues for 2000 over the same wreck. Loyd Abercrombie sues Gate City cotton mills for 25000 alleging injury from a machine. attorneys are Flat on & Phillips. A restraining order bars J W Stuchk from interfering with Atlanta Steam Candy factors business until Sept 8 at 9. A petition by W H Wartnett and Richard Moore seeks relief over forced purchase of interest in the candy factory. Mrs Nina Price sues Atlanta and West Point railroad and Central of Georgia for 3000 over injuries from a Pearl Springs train wreck. Westmoreland Brothers represent.
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Atlanta Bar Association Yesteriay
Clifford L. Anderson
Walter W. Wisanska
E. Marion Underwood
James I. Key
A. W. Stephens
M. ©. Brantley
Minnis Brantley
Superior Court
Atlanta and West Point Railroad
Pearl Springs
J. T. Peorleton
J. W. Stuch- Sk
Atlanta
Stucack
W. H Wartnett
Richard Moore
Nina . Price
Atlanta and
West Point Railroad
Central of Georgia
Westmorelang Brothers
Slater
Mary
Nls
Gil
Rama
Hind
Aiele Ceak
Tarue
Three Judges to Seek Seat on New Court of Appeals
Judges Howard Van Epps W B Hammond and Benjamin H Hill enter the race for the created court of appeals pending ratification by voters next October. The act provides three judges to be chosen by popular vote after approval, relieving the overworked supreme court. Van Epps is noted for city court service and legal writings, Hammond for Fulton superior court service and anti saloon leadership, with broad state support anticipated.
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Howard van Epps
W. BB. Hammond
Benjamin H. Hill
Court of Sppealas
General Assembly
Atlanta
van da
Hammond
Superior Court
Fulton County
Georgia
Ant-Saloon League
Benjamin H Hill
United States
Hhis
Charles G. Jones
Cedartown
Superior
Foster
Madison
Fudge
Fred C Foster
State Court of Appeals
Ocmulgee
Haas
Mercer University
In Memoriam Mary Elizabeth Seay
Obituary tribute to Mary Elizabeth Seay born June 7 1887 LaGrange Georgia died July 13 1906 in LaGrange. She is mourned as devoted daughter sister and friend with readings of faith and affection highlighting her kindness and service to family and community.
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Mary Elizabeth Seay
Mary
Benjamin H. Seay
LaGrange
Georgia
Frank
James
Menard
Lttle
John Awtrey
Kittie
Primary Set by Muscogee County Democrats in Columbus
The Muscogee county democratic executive committee met to plan the August 22 primary. It will be funded mainly by public subscription and follow state rules. A motion favoring Australian ballot was rejected. another proposal to modify ballot handling was tied.
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Columbus
Muscogee County
Democratic Executive Committee
Muscozee County
Lester C. S. Lada
Slow in registering voters ahead of election
Ex Collector Amuy Stewart announced yesterday that by 1 PM 10 900 voters had registered for the coming elections. The books closed next Saturday August 11. He urges all citizens wishing to vote on August 22 who have not registered to do so before that last minute.
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Amuy Stewart
Massachusetts for Bryan Nomination Favored by State Democratic Leaders
Boston August 4 former Mayor Josiah Quincy chairman of the state committee says the Massachusetts Democratic organizations are overwhelmingly in favor of William Jennings Bryan for the 1908 presidential nomination. He expects the sentiment to be officially extended at the proper time, perhaps very soon.
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Boston
William Jennings Bryan
Josiah Quincy
Democratic Estate Committee
Mr. Bryan
Cotton States League Scores Report
Meridian defeats Meridian 5 to 1 against Mobile while Baton Rouge edges Baton Rouge 4 to 3 and Gulfport seals Vicksburg 1 to 0 in a mixed standings update from the Cotton States League.
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Cotton States League
Meridian
Mobile
Baton Trouge
Baton Rouge
Jackom
Sealfgort
Culfport
Vicksburg
Fashionable four-in-hand cravats and shoe dressing sale
Readable ad notes stylish four-in-hand cravats offered at a price of about a quarter. Includes Quick White shoe dressing for white kid and canvas shoes, advertised as a special Monday sale at Loe tech, plus post cards featuring comics and Atlanta views, priced at one cent each.
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Loe Tech
Atlanta
Howell Enthroned in Fitzgerald with Vast Irwin County Rally
Clark Howell drew a crowd of about two thousand at Fitzgerald amid a grand parade led by the Empire State band and Fitzgerald Guards. Judge Leander Kennedy extolled Howell’s record, while the audience pressed around the hotel piazza for hours of questions and applause. Howell spoke for an hour and forty minutes on disfranchisement and railroad issues, with strong support from Irwin County.
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F Beney
Benjamin Davis
W J Royal
Irwinville
P. W. Moormans
T. J Holland
Dennis Vickers
Irwin County
Great Bowell
Spraeing
Howell
Fitzgerald
Empire State Band
Ita
Fitzgerald Guards
Mr. Howell
Les Grant
Planza
Clark Howell
Hoke Smth
Pisssa
Titagersia
Algan
Holts Smith
Leander Kennedy
Georgia
South Georgia
General Assembly
Howall
Hoeywell
William Harrold Dies in Americus at 62
Americus Ga August 4 William Harrold a leading citizen died this morning after a long illness He was 62 and widely esteemed He leaves a brother Col Uriah B Harrold Three funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon from Calvary Episcopal church
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Americus
William Harrold
Harrolaé
Uriah B. Harrold
Calvary Episcopal Church
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Fmm Hughes
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Con Abercrombie
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