News From Atlanta in August 1908 Items
A jumble of dispatches from Atlanta and national items dated August 10 1908 covers Wall Street presidential nominating speculation Secretary Shaw censure and gossip about Cuba labor strikes and Comstocks crusade reflections on Rockefeller and Chicago University national humor from London explorer chatter about Senn and Sean, typhoid prevention, and a stray note on a Cape to Cairo railway project plus local sleeping habits and a playful agriquot of melon lore.
Come Back Hoke Smith Campaign Loses Heart in Georgia
An editorial attacks the Hoke Smith campaign for losing the heart and hearing from supporters across Georgia. It condemns a disfranchisement bill, criticizes party leaders, and cites Congressman Brantley challenging the Hoke Organ while highlighting a surge of Come Back calls from voters.
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Hoke Smith
Hoke
Adamson
Halcyon
Brantley
Georgia
Congressman Brantley
Offerman
Democratic Party
Tom Watson
Tom
Atlanta Journal
Mr.Brantley
Democratic Party OF Georgia
Tom Watson on William Jennings Bryan in 1906 Democratic politics
Archival item surveys Tom Watson's stance on Bryan and Democrat ferocity, arguing Watson's own label of populism and his friendship claims clash with his current statements. It questions whether Watson remains a patriot or a politician amid attacks on Hoke Smith and Sewall era figures.
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Tom Watson
William Jennings Bryan
Thomson
Hoke Smith
Tom
Mr Bryan
Watson
Bryan
Smith
Arthur Sewal
Grover Cleveland
Italica
Vilas
Wisconsin
Jones
Arkansas
Francie
Missouri
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
W. Bryan
Parker
Moses
Watat
Democrats of
Georgia
MR Watson
Midnight Bond
America
Hamp” McWhorter
Enoch” Callaway
Hhs
Hoke
Belmont
Wall Street
Mr. Bryan
Maddox for Appelate Court Nomination
Lawyer from Rome urges Judge John W Maddox for the new court of appeals post praising his long service in Congress and on the bench. He cites Maddox as upright incorruptible and well suited, noting his recent Rome mayoralty as evidence of esteem and capability.
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Rome
Maddox
Court of Appeals
North Georgia
John W. Maddox
Tright Hines and Watson to Speak in Thomson
Thomson news announces gatherings featuring Seab Wright Judge Hines and Thomas Watson. The 1890s political rhetoric centers on party fusion and black delegates, with Watson praising Eph Hibham White and debates over the state Democratic executive committee and a white primary.
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Hines
Watson
Thomson Dispatch
Macon Telegraph
Thomson
Atorm
Setb Wright
Thomes
Ringsters
Seab
WY Atkinson
Democratic Party
Walton
Richmond
Eph
Popullar
Georgia
North Carolina
Ephiibham White
Hardwick
Thomso
Democratic Executive Committee
Thompson's railroad record shows arbitration roles in Georgia
An account recalls Howard Thompson's past as arbitrator for Southern Railway and Seaboard Air Line tax disputes. It notes increases in valuation of the Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line and debates over franchise assessments, with Thompson ultimately fixing franchise values, while critics question his people-first stance.
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Hoke Smith
Thompson
Southern Railroad
Toto
W A Wright
Spencer R Atkinson
John J. Strickland
Wright
Southern Railway
Allanta
Charlotte Air Line
Chattanooga
Brunwick
Georgia Pacific
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Columbia
Auguste
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Decatur
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Georgia
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Florida
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Alabama Great Southern
Atkinson
Strickland
Atlanta and
Charlottes Air Line
Southern
Mrr
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Iuspire
Alston
Seaboard
Thompebon
Gainesville
Camptrekier Wright
Seaboard Air Line Railroad
Capitol Gossips Spark House Committee Probe
A special house committee appointed Wednesday to probe a personal difficulty on the house floor involves Dr Whitley of Douglas and General Charles D Hill of Atlanta. The group, chaired by Speaker Blaton, includes Flynt Burke McMullan Holder and Lawrence, met briefly and has yet to hold a formal session as other business pressed.
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Whitley
Douglas
Charles D Hill
Atlanta
Blaton
Flynt
Spalding
Davis
Burke
McMullan
Hart
Holder
Jackson
Lawrence
Chatham
Cigarette Bill Discussed and Referred to Subcommittee
The Senate Judiciary Committee reviewed the cigarette bill yesterday and referred it to a subcommittee of Senators Chandler Street and Rose. The subcommittee will decide whether the bill interferes with interstate commerce by regulating package transfers between states. The session also saw Senator McHenry’s Sunday freight movement bill for stock fruit and vegetables pass favorably, with a Monday report expected.
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Senate
General Judiciary Committee
Chara Dler Street
Rose
Senator McHenry
Judge Russell's Schedule for Governor Campaign
Judge Richard B Russell plans three speeches today with a morning stop at Stone Mountain at 11, a 2 pm address at Doraville, and an 8 pm gathering in Roswell, Cobb County, where a barbecue will follow. An accompanying brass band will perform at each event with additional speeches set for Ponyera and Stackbridge time slots in Howey county.
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Richard B Russell
Stone Mountain
Doraville
Roswell
Cobb County
Ponyera
Stackbridge Howey County
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