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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1906

Page

4

Ring Rule Defense Speech by Georgia Congressman Brantley

In Statesboro Georgia Congress man Brantley delivers a forceful defense of the Democratic Party against charges of ring rule and internal attack. He urges loyalty, explains primary rules, and argues only Democrats may vote in the party primary to preserve organization and oppose Republican centralization.

Statesboro Brantley Democratic Party Harges Tom Watson South Georgia Btantley Wall Street Commonwealth of Georgia T Beleve Democratic Congress National Democratic Party State Democratic Georgia James S. Griggs Union Aia Paris Beitevy Perenne Isea Good Baptist Jong Ap Josa Executive Committee Comittes Bryan William J. Bryan

Judge Harwell Backed by Bar In Georgia Primary

LaGrange August 12 Special The candidacy of Judge Frank Harwell for a seat on the court of appeals receives wide bar support in the Coweta circuit and from other sections of Georgia. The Troup County Bar Association unanimously endorsed Harwell, as debate over party rules and anti corruption rhetoric dominates the Democratic primary with calls for clean government and probes of alleged railroad influence.

LaGrange Frank Marwell Court of Appeals Coweta Herwell Troup County

Berner’s Man Loses His Cue in Carroll County Race

In Carrollton Georgia on August 22 Special coverage recalls a controversial Berner speech where an Alabama voter factored into the disfranchisement debate. Berner claimed an Alabama man was coached, the man faltered, and the episode damaged Hoke Smith’s political standing among Randolph County supporters, weakening Smith's campaign.

Carrollton Arnold Berner M-Smith Georgia Berner Randolph County Alabama Smiff Howell Smith Armoll

Political speeches loom in Muscogee as gubernatorial race nears

Columbus is set for a string of campaign events this week as Judge Richard B Russell visits Tuesday to speak at the opera house. Warner Hitt and Eugene R Black will also address voters Thursday at Springer Opera House. Local supporters mobilize to showcase issues including port rates and statewide governance.

Columbus Richard B Russell Opera House Buelly Springeropera House Warner Hitt Eugene R Black Atlanta Hitt Fourth Anay Muscogee County Black

Georgia Tax Debate Highlights Democratic Prosperity

Mr. Brantley presents a state resources and expenditures statement drawn from official records. He argues Georgia thrived under democratic rule and notes taxes allocated to administration are minimal. He claims education and charity funding could be eliminated without affecting administration, implying efficiency and honesty in public affairs.

Brantley Georgia

Light shed on Alabama plan sparks controversy in Canton

Report from Canton Georgia describes visitors from Alabama explaining disfranchisement laws and accusing fraud in voter suppression. Alabama critic Pittman states many white men in his Georgia-like community lose votes while educated or landowning black voters gain access, warning against excluding whites and noting widespread opposition to Alabama style disenfranchisement.

Canton Hoke Smith Smith Alabama Danville Ata W D. Pittman Georgia

Mexican strike is unchanged at Monterey shops

In Monterey Mexico August 2 there is little change in the machinists strike at the Mexican Central Shops. Engines in the round house for overhaul are idle but not needed soon. No overtures have been made to railway officials yet observers expect a short strike and shops to resume normal operation in a few weeks.

Monterey Mex Persone

Political meeting damp for Hoke Smith supporter

A political meeting and barbecue were held here yesterday. Mark Holding delivered an hour and a half address advocating Hon. Hoke Smith, but the audience showed little enthusiasm and encouragement.

Frost Hoke Bolding Crossland, Ge Mark Holding Hon Hoke Smith Mr Holding

Ancient silver hoard found in Jogaltembhi village

Treasure tale from Jogaltembhi shows a hillside earthen pot spilling silver coins, about 10 000 pieces, melted by locals, then secured in the local treasury under a treasure trove act. Coins show debased Greek legends with a royal head, possibly Nahapana, connected to western Katatrapis dynasties. Bowden Lithia Water advertised for sale.

Jogaltembhi Hombay Ikely Jagattembhi Tyre Rapaon Cambridge Bhagwanlal Initaj Nahapana Wert India

Taft to oversee all Chinese labor contracts for canal work

Washington reports that Taft will approve contracts for 2500 Chinese laborers sent to the Isthmus. The War Department will review bids to prevent injustice and ensure wage disclosures. Projections show wages between 53 and 60 cents a day with profits for agents, while Jamaica borders employ lower daily rates.

Washington United States Panama Canal Canal Commission Isthmus Canal Zone Jamaica

Macon Strikers Organize Union Amid Rail Line Dispute

Macon Georgia August 12 Special reports the arrival of Benjamin Commons seventh member of the executive board of the Order of Street Railway Employees of America and growing strike activity against the Macon Railway and Light Company. Workers demand higher wages. grievances reviewed by Manager Nyhan. Commons and May act as spokesmen for the employees amid ongoing negotiations with directors.

Macon Benjamin Commons Order of Street Railway Employees of America Macon Railway and Light Company Managre J T Nyhan Messrs Commons Dlasatfed Mir Byhan Ben Commons Story Kimball Lanier Kimball Houses Atlanta The Lucier Clerks Teak

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