Fragmented Politico Notes Include Iowa Idea and New York Links
A garbled column mixes references to Governor Cummins and the Iowa idea with remarks about Rockefeller, Witte, and Czar Nicholas. It touches on Iowa politics, Georgia dispensaries, ice famine jibes, Senator Filman, Tammany Boss Croker, and upcoming Pan American discussions. The piece also notes U S Latin trade hopes, Chicago fatalities, and Chinese and Japanese education hints, all in a sprawling, era-typical feverish editorial mood.
Free Barbecue and Public Speaking in Georgia 1906
A political rally promoting Seaborn Wright Jim Hines and Tom Watson titled free barbecue and public speaking in Thomson on Saturday August 11 1906. The text attacks a gubernatorial rival and questions party loyalty while highlighting race and factional tensions among Georgia Democrats and populists.
Tell It 10 the Marines The Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic
The Atlanta Journal rails at Hoke Smith and his Georgia rail plan while defending rail competition. It argues Georgia's growth rests on independent lines, cites southern counties and rising property values, and condemns calls that the new line would not benefit locals. It asserts widespread support for improved rail access and warns against anti-rail rhetoric.
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The
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Last Bundsy
Atlanta
Birmingham and
Atlantic
Georgia
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic
Hoke Smith
Madison
George Stephenson
Democratic Party
New York
Union
Great Southern
South Georgia
Southwest
Grady
Tift
Turner
Crisp
Jeff Davis
Ben Hill
Troup
Talbot
Coweta
Campbell
Meriwether
Hake Smith
Birmingham
Asa
Supreme Court of the United States
Legislature Appropriates for State Education Institutions
The House of Representatives voted liberal appropriations to Georgia educational and benevolent institutions. The Academy for the Blind in Macon received 65000, the North Georgia Agricultural College at Dahlonega 2000, the Institute for the Deaf and Dumb at Cave Springs 20000, and the State Normal School at Athens 15000. The steps include planned reopening of the new blind institution next month and continued support for mining, milk sickness research, and other state educational missions.
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House of Representatives
Academy For the Blind
Macon
North Georgia ‘Agricultural College
Dahlonega
Institute For the Deaf and Dumb
Cave Springs
State Normal School
Athens
Atatée
Academy
Senate
North Georgia Agricultural College
W P Price
Army
Navy
Ministry
Institute For the
State Normal
House
Camping in the Sierras How to pack for sleeping outdoors
The article outlines practical camping gear for a Sierra trip including light warm clothing, sturdy boots, a wide brim hat, a bandanna, and a waterproof sleeping bag. It notes July or August as ideal, emphasizes sleeping outdoors with no tent, and praises the alderdown quilt bag for warmth and simplicity.
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Madeline
Sierras
Mana
Nan Kin
Rabbits Halt Train. Texas Rail Delay Causes Scrutiny
A Southern Pacific passenger train near San Antonio halted by jack rabbits drawn to dry Texas nights. Rabbits crowded the tracks and were killed by the engine lights, impeding progress. Engineers report the nuisance stems from food-seeking behavior in arid conditions, with grasshopper-caused stops noted in Kansas.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Southern Pacific
San Antonio
Texas
Kansas
Special Train Lie Exposed in Fitzgerald Notice 1906
Fitzgerald Georgia August 1906 public letters rebut claims about a special train for Clark Howell from Montezuma to Fitzgerald on August 4 1906. Statements deny Howell involvement and blame the Howell club of Fitzgerald for prepaying and arranging the transport. The notice questions journalistic accuracy and calls for public judgment.
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Clark Howell Club
Fitzgerald, Ga
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Montezuma
Fitzgerald
Howell Club
Fitzgeryyid
Clark Howells
Knapp
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railway
Atlanta
Birmingham
Central of Georgia
Mc Howells
Wea
Fitzgerat
Hoa
Jimmy
Howell
Fred Lewis
Advame
Monteauma
Ilowell Club
Montegui
Atlanta Journal
Georgia to Stop Speculation Hit by New Law
The new law against brokers and bucket shops takes effect January first, forcing many Georgia firms to close. Estimated annual state revenue loss from licenses and taxes is about 43000 dollars, but supporters say farmers’ welfare justifies the measure. In Atlanta, nine offices may shut, with about 50 telegraph operators and 20 clerks affected, while larger firms with national reach remain less impacted.
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Bethind
Georgia
Atlanta
Givert & Clay
Constitution
Joita
Exchange
Gilbert & Clay
B &C Randolps
New York
Cowon Exchange
Hagan
Sbrykers
Savannah
Auguste
Macon
Columbus
Fagan
Short Life and a Merry One From Blackwoods Mangaaine
Fragmentary notes recount George Buchanan and a tale of doctors warning him about wine. The legend cites his stubbornness, claiming he preferred three weeks of drinking to six years abstinence, with garbled accompanying text and unclear surrounding details.
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Blackwoods Mangaaine
George Buchanan
Peing
Valiant Effort Fades as He Fights On
A note recalls how he faced his final moments with courage, striving to see the bottom of it before death, and he carried himself valiantly, draining the effort to its lees.
The Feminine Viewpoint in Throckmorton Times
A Throckmorton Times item reports a pastor in Dallan county attempting suicide by hanging in a barn. His wife discovered him suspended from a rafter and the account notes her reaction and surrounding remarks, reflecting a local social angle.
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Dallan County
Police Court Run by Alderman Key Friday
Alderman James L. Key of the sixth ward described his Friday police court as a mix of fact and equity. He criticized overleniency and noted the court’s unusual approach while holding Jedze Briles matinee duties and mentioning judges summering in the mountains.
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James L. Key
Criminal Court of Equity
Jamée L. Key
Jedze Briles
James L Key
Sisin Ward
Leésteriay
Court Notes From Atlanta Aldermen Docket
A chaotic Atlanta courtroom scene sees Alderman from the sixth levying fines on multiple defendants. A chip shop owner is fined for ejecting a woman from a club room, a chicken suspect is penalized for loitering with dominickers, and others face penalties for pawned hats, stolen ice tickets, hospital fights, and riding without bells. Wives plead as men receive jail or probation terms, with broad social commentary on legality and order.
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Alderman Key
Follee
John Whitsett
Whitsett
Jones
Cape Hathras
Avlanta
Lumpka
George Jackson
Stockade
Arthur Harris
Mack Flemister
Grady Hospital
Alderman
Harry Hawkins
Atlanta
Georgia
Parry Lee Robinson
Hells Half Acre
Parry Lee
Ben Butler
J E Buchanan
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