Howell Addresses Large Crowd in Valdosta for Governor Bid
Thousands of Lowndes County residents fill the courthouse square to hear Clark Howell, with Col. West and Mayor Roberts present, pledge support for democracy and expose Hoke Smith and Watson on disfranchisement. A Democratic barbecue follows the speeches as Howell’s regional strength is highlighted ahead of the August 22 vote.
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Bard Struch
Clark Howell
Tre Hsahira Baid
Howell
W W. & West
State Senate
Hoperts
Colonel West
Curbstone Way
Court House Square
Georgia
Heywell
West
Dosta
Clark
How Jett
Whst
J T Roberts
Valdosta
W S West
Georgia Senate
Bedwes
Lowndes Coun
Glenn Couny
Lowndes County
Colonal West
Hoke Smith
Ettimens
Fulton
Thomas E. Watson
Bacon
Watson
Mr. Howell
Mr. Smith
Judge Bare appears at Baxley rally in Georgia
Baxley Georgia August 18 A Georgia Superior Court judge T A Bare ber laid aside the judicial ermine and spoke here today endorsing Hoke Smith while criticizing the executive committee railroads and candidates. A young speaker from Colquitt county Bolling claimed railroads defraud Georgians by five million dollars and attacked Russell and stressed Hoke Smith’s wealth as a virtue.
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Colquitt County
Georgia
Russell
Hoke
Mada
Too Much Skiddeo for Him
A Boston Heralda general embter reports a New Haven tele company treasurer refused to levy a telephone fee to avoid a rake. He claimed the number was 23 and involved a habit of using and telling. He stood the tale and met Mrs Embler who asked about Mr die dulin. the telephone number then changed.
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Boston
Heralaa
Embter
Ta Teleiphone Company
New Haven
Die Dulin
Rita
Embler
Bkrdoo
Alabama education test law not disfranchising Negroes says Montgomery Advertiser
The Montgomery Advertiser states that since January 1, 1903 the same voter registration qualifications apply to all, with both Negroes and whites needing to meet educational and property tests. It claims educated Negroes like Booker Washington can register, while those unable to meet the tests cannot vote, and notes some white men also lose votes under Hoke Smith’s law.
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Hoke Smith
Alabama
Montgomery
Columbus
State of
Booker Washington
Hines Questions Smith Campaign in Georgia Race
Judge James K. Hines voices doubt about Hoke Smith's bid saying he fears the Populists and Palmer Buckner faction would ruin his chances. Hines has long supported Smith and warns the opposition would threaten his campaign.
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Hoke Smith
James K. Hines
Judge Hines
Palmer
Rose Defends Stance After Hardwick Letter in The Journal
Barnesville August 18 Representative Rose of Upson returns from the assembly session and refutes The Atlanta Journal article attributed to Tom Hardwick. He accuses Hardwick of duplicity, asserts support for disfranchising the negro, and discusses political leverage involving Hoke Smith.
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Hardwick
The
Atlanta Journal
Hoke Smith
Barnesville
Atlanta
Upson
General Assembly
Hoadwick
Hagan
Constitution
Journal
Hon. Hoke Smith
Berner Not to Address Sumter County Voters
Americus, Ga August 18 Special It is announced that Tion Robert Berner will not address the voters of Sumter county in support of Hoke Smith The Americus campaign committee had considered inviting him but recent developments likely alter the plan The proposed joint debate with Mrs Myrick which Berners presence would have guaranteed may have been a gubernatorial campaign highlight.
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Americus
Tion
Robert Berner
Sumter County
Hoke Smith
The
Americas Campaign Committee
Berner
Georgia
Myrick
Berners
Maddox to Speak at Columbus Opera House Monday
Judge John W. Maddox of Rome will address the Muscogee County Clark Howell Club at Springer Opera House in Columbus Monday night in the interests of democracy. A very large audience is predicted and a cordial invitation has been extended to leaders to attend.
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Columbus
John W. Maddox
Rome
Springer Opera Houses
Muscoges
Clark Howell Club
Politics Warm in Elberton Speeches Mark Week
Elberton Ga August 17 Special The city court adjourned after a busy week of political activity as clans gathered and several speakers attended. Key addresses came from Hon W M Howard and Q R Arnold. Howard praised Judge Proffitt as one of the finest lawyers and judges, and cited Judge Sam Lumphn while praising Proffitt as a great legal mind. Colonel Joe Worley campaigned over the county, with Sam Give, Esq, to speak Saturday at Centersiile.
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Hiberton
Elberton
W M. Howard
Q. R. Arnold
Howard
Proffitt
Sam Lumph
Froffitte
Joe Worley
Baturday
Sam Glve
Dainy
Berner Campaign in Quitman Sees Modest Voter Turnout
In Quitman Georgia on August 16 special coverage notes Bob Berner spoke for Hoke Smith's gubernatorial bid. The invited picnic drew a small crowd of steady local attendees. Berner pressed Smith's lines amid fears of negro domination, while voters study the question and appear unmoved by prejudice. Indications suggest voters may repudiate the Smith-Watson alliance next Wednesday.
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Quitman
Bob" Berner
Hoke Smith
Brantley
Berner
Smith
Smith-Watson
KILLING FROST ON HOKE RALLY FALLS FLAT IN CORDELE
Cordele Georgia August 16 Special the much talked of Hoke Smith rally and barbecue planned for Cordele collapsed no speakers no crowd and no barbecue leaving supporters disappointed conservative locals expect Crisp county to back Howell. Eagles Elect President in Milwaukee Ed Krause of Wilmington becomes grand worthy president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
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Cordele
Hoke Smith
Hoke Smith Club
Tom Hardwick
Bob Burne
Rube Arnold
Hokemith
Hardwick
Berner
Tom Watson
Crisp County
Howell
Eagles
Milwaukee
Vic
Order of Eagles
Ed Krause
Wilmington
Del
State Primary Set for Wednesday in Georgia
State Democratic primary brings five gubernatorial candidates Clark Howell Hoke Smith J. H. Estill Richard B. Russell James M. Smith to compete along with multiple state house and supreme court races. In first district contest to replace late Rufus Lester, while third district faces E B Lewin against Dudley Hughes. Ballot details include comptroller general Merritt opposing Mark Johnston and school commissioner race Merritt vs Johnston. numerous incumbents slated for re election.
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Iate
Rufus H. Lester
Congress
E. B. Lewin
Dudley M. Hughes
Clark Howell
Fulton
Hoke Smith
J. H. Estill
Chatham
Richard B. Russell
Jackson
James M. Smith
Oglethorpe
State House
Bose
Wilam A. Wright
Vincent T. Sanford
Floyd
William B. Merritt
Lowndes
Mark Johnson
Baldwin
William A. Wright
W. L. Goldsmith
Merritt
Mark Johnston
Lowndes County
Supreme Court
Areno
Philip Cook
Robert E. Park
John C. Hart
T. G. Hudson
Clement A. Evans
Wiliam H. Fish
Marcus W. Beck
Samuel C. Atkinson
Joseph Henry Lumpkin
A. O. Bacon
United States Senate
Rufus E Lester
Srong
Willam Cifton
McIntosh
J. W. Over Street
Screven
Gordon Scaussy
Hartridge Smith
el Lingram
Hsts
Joa Brannen
Bullock
Walter W. Sheppard
National House of Representatives
Lhe
Elijah 4. Lewis
Dudley SM Tinghes
James M. Griggs
W. Adamson
Leonidas F. Livingston
Charles L Bartlett
Gordon Les
William M. Howard
Thomas M. Bell
Thomas W. Hardwick
William G. Brantley
State Executive Democratic Committee
California
Hamrick Addresses Jasper Democrats Amidst Rough Reception
Monticello Ga August 8 Special Hon W D Mamrick of Carrollton spoke to Jasper county Democrats in the court house. Howell supporters invited him to discuss gubernatorial issues. Smith faction crowds booed but failed to silence him. Some vote switchers praised the talk and shifted support to Howell after the speech.
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W. D. Mamrick
Carrollton
Jasper County
Court House
Howell
Smith
Hoke Smith
Ihokettes
Howe Smith
Hoke styled state calamity speech sparks debate
Savannah August 18 Special. George M. Brinson former Stilhmore Air Line president and Brinson railway promoter derides Hoke Smith as a demagogue saying his candidacy lacks principled sincerity. Brinson, a notable south Georgia figure, claims strong regional influence and widespread local support.
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Savannah
Hoke Smith
George M.brinson
Stilhmore Air Line
Brinson Railway
Sa ‘Vannah
Athens
Brinson
Mr. Brinson
South Georgia
Mrr. Brinson
Local Ward Managers and Clerks List Prolific Atlanta Precincts
A fragmented OCR lists ward managers and clerks for multiple Atlanta areas including Sixth Seventh and Eighth Wards with names such as Zode Smith C W Watcher and G P Lippitt, plus Adamaville Battle Hill Buckhead Collins College Park and Peachtree districts. The text also references polling districts and entry precincts at various justice grounds and streets like Forsyth Street East Hunter and Gordon Street.
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Zode Smith
C. W. Watcher
C. P. Lae
R. J. Griffn
Clyde Brooks
George M. Hope
G P. Lippitt
Neal McGuire
John 8. Holliday
J D. Frazier
M. Gann
A. J. Mayfield Clerka
Lucien Harris
E. W. Fickett
H. T. Moore
N Langston
C. F
Buckhead
C. N. Pesk
J. W. McMurtry
J. A. Plaster
Clerkey Sanford Collier
C. C. Mayeon
W. C. Maddox
Collins
R. B Seagraves
Am Adama
C. A. Howell Clerka
Verlyn Moore
McIntire
W. H
W.W. P. Broom
R. J. Guinn
Crane Littlejohn
J. C. Band
Marvin Noege
R. F. Thompson
Ww. D. Humphries
John. W. Norton
R_ Hemperty
F. H. Emmerson
W. B Callahan
Eadeewood
Judge Hopkins E
T Brantey
Shelby Smith
R. Y L. Palmer
J. J Thomas M Ey Tilley
D. M Bain
South
Forsyth
Auburn Avenue
Oraar Dinetam Warietia
Gordon Strats
Titee Langston
Skarieite
Jortice Court
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