Georgia Daily Political Clash Sparks Dem Pressions
In Atlanta, August 16, 1906, Tom Watson stands center of Georgia politics amid a heated campaign. The Constitution notes opposition to Hoke Smith and allies, with Georgia voters poised to uphold democratic control, while figures like Baley, Addicks, and Rockefeller are cited in a broad national context.
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Wall Street
Hoke
Tom Little Billy
the Bishop
Georgia
Smith Watson
Comin
Line-up on disfranchisement in Georgia election
A Georgia political column weighs motives and fitness of supporters and opponents of negro disfranchisement. It questions Hoke Smiths sincerity and credits Senators Bacon and Adamson and others with steadier judgment, urging voters to compare lineups on this pivotal issue.
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Hoke Smith
Pertian
Tom Watson
Watson
Mr Smith
Seah Wright
Wilam Y Atkinson
Megara Watson
Wright
Hardwick
Gobettee
Watson Smith
Atlanta Journal
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Bacon
Democratic Party
Adamson Pitt
Congress
Senator Bacon
Judge Adamson
Brantley
Eleventh
Bil Brantlay
Howard
the Eighth
Jsste
William L. Fleming
Augusta
Hieates
Russia Faces Slow Zapat Revolt Then Possible Reform
The piece reviews Russian unrest amid rumors of a revolution. Duma dissolutions, tax refusals, strikes, mutinies, and factory tensions rise but do not cohere into a clear uprising. It questions whether the czar will pursue reform or continue vacillation as conservative classes weigh their stance.
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Duma
Finland
Tts
Russia
Nicholas
Palace Hotel rebuild plan faces competing heirs
Lady Flowsnce Not to Help Ben Francisco Augus 15, daughter of iacenite States Senator William Sharon of Nevada, given notice through hero den sovolter that she will not help in rebuilding the Palace hotel. The other Sharon heirs announce that the Palace will be rebuilt. Architects study plans for the new hotel.
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Ben Francisco Augus
Florence Eekith
William Sharon
Noveda
Heroden
Hoke Smith Civil Service Record Contested in 1896 Analysis
A critical but partisan summary argues that the Interior Department under Hoke Smith used civil service rules selectively. It claims whites were displaced by black appointees, praises low wage “menial” positions as pathways for education, and alleges political manipulation in appointments and promotions across agencies.
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Hoke Smith
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Wie
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Atlanta
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M Bennett
Interior Department
George Done
Hines County
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Revenger
Smith
Htat
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Venture M Kiniet and Bilas
Minnion
Court Fines in Assault Case Cites Mrs Webb
In a Tallapoosa court, Clifford Webb, 53, was fined $100 and costs for an assault on Mrs. Webb's wife. The incident occurred after a quarrel in a saloon area leading to Mrs. Webb's estranged comment about the offender. The case mentions an ungentlemanly act and a later arrest by Officer Dodd.
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Patti Shelnut
Waco
Costa
Clifford Webb
Ogletha
Vhrater
Webb
Tallapoora
Richmond preacher urges Virginians to oppose negroes
80 000 whites are urged to eliminate black people as a political tactic in Virginia. W W Landau of the Gospel in Atlanta News cites a Richmond congressman urging the law must operate, while noting Virginians should vote intelli gently. The remark reflects era prejudices and cross state political framing.
Fragmented OCR leads to partial local notice
Readable fragments show a terse notice from a local authority. The text hints at a planned action with a deadline and involved parties, but key specifics are missing.
E Men Franchised or Virginia Law In Civil Rights Debate
A fragment from a Virginia to The Reformation letter discusses enfranchisement and a call to majorities on voting rights. The text questions enfranchising white men and mentions a political campaign stance and potential legal shifts in the era. The piece reflects historical debates on race and suffrage within a ministerial context.
Seaboard Air Line figures disputed at capital consultation
At the state cap itol a morning session between Seaboard Air Line officials and Comptroller Wright focused on returns. Seaboard set $8500 per mile. comptroller rateed $2600. The overall increase over the road’s reported property value is $470 600. Floyd county’s assessed rise this year exceeds last year by $790 000. Judge W B Hollingsworth of the Pas eteville city court, a Fayette county leader, visited the capitol yesterday. Prof Thomas Goolhill, Hawkineville schools chief, exchanged greetings with friends at the state house. Secretary of State Cook issued a charter to the Pelham and Florida Railroad Company, capitalized at $250 000, forty miles long to start, from Pelham Georgia to Havana Florida, via Grady county. Incorporators include J B Marin, Robert Black, John Lane, W T Bamberg, H Briggs, J F Lewis of Valdosta, C J Stephens of Milltown, C J Butler of Cavely, H A Sanders of Whigham, and W L Perkine of Jennings Florida.
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Portsmouth
Wright
Seaboard Air Line
Cook
Pelham and Florida Railroad Company
Pelham Ga
Havana
Grady County
J B Marin
Robert Black
John Lane
W T Bamberg
Briggs
J F Lewis
Valdosto
J Stephens
Milltown
J Butler
Cavelry
H A Sanders
Whigham
W L Perkine
Jennings Fla
WILL TRAIN FINE HORSES IN ATLANTA STABLES
Zach Taylor, a famed Atlanta horseman, trains and grooms at Piedmont Park after leaving the Southern Express stables. He cites two or three outstanding prospects and predicts Atlanta will host some of the country’s best horses within a few years.
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Atlanta
Fach Taylor
South
Taylor
Expresa
Oder
Torsea
Piedmont, Park
Hyraes
Oil price cuts eyed as fuel relief may hit stores
Reports on the street predict a half cent per gallon drop in oil prices and a broad consumer relief. The slump is linked to recent reductions in the crude market, with potential savings for Georgia users and other states as traders debate the impact.
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