Fight heats Muscogee as Brown plans whirlwind finish
In Muscogee County the gubernatorial campaign rages with Brown’s executive committee plotting a whirlwind finish tonight. A Brown rally is set for Springer Opera House Monday led by Judge H. L. Taleem, while another Saturday event may be announced. Smith’s visit here last Thursday drew a cordial reception, mirroring two years ago.
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Joe Brown
Springer Opera House
H. L. D. Taleem
Ravannah
Monasy Argent
Smith
United States
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James Perry Confident In Georgia Railroad Commissioner Race
Gwinnett candidate James A. Terry profiles his primary bid against OU A. Stevens. He vows to enforce three progressive measures: freight settlement at payment, ending unjust discrimination against Georgia consumers, and broadcasting the commission's rules to inform shippers. He believes victory is assured and pledges ongoing advocacy.
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Gwinnett
OU. A. Stevens
Lawrenceville
Georgia
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Hall Attacks Smiths in Georgia Campaign Speech
Seven hundred Sumter County voters crowded the Americas theater to hear Joe Hall advocate Governor Brown. Hall called Smith the most destructive politician on Georgia’s political field, contrasted Smith’s rail policy with Brown’s, praised the legislature for convict lease reform, and dismissed the so called progressive democracy as unsafe, aping Republicans.
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Americas Theater
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Brown
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Hoke Smith
Hrovwa
Western and Atlantic Railway
Te Atate
Smith Defends Hoke Smith in Speech at Court
John Clay Smith of Atlante spoke at noon in the superior court recess defending Hoke Smith and criticizing the present administration's policies. Introduced by H. M. Fletcher, Smith applauded his own stance and predicted the election outcome.
Smith Confident on HS Election in Statesboro Speech
Hon Hoke Smith spoke to Bulloch voters in Statesboro after a Brooklet stop, greeted by an enthusiastic crowd. He praised progressive democracy, urged limits on corporate power, better education, and fair distribution of wealth, and endorsed road labor by convicts for public use rather than leasing.
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Hoke Smith
Bulloch
Smith
Ilegel
Georgia
General Anderson for Fulton County Board of Roads and Revenues
The text endorses General Clifford L. Anderson for re election as Fulton County Commissioner of Roads and Revenues. It lauds his character, impartial leadership, non sectional stance, and prudent economic administration. A long list of signatories urges voters to support his candidacy and cast ballots in his favor.
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Clifford L. Anderson
Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
Fulton County
Anderson
Meritorius
Peterre
Georgia Progress and the 1904 Victory Reflected
A Georgia speech lauds a reform era from 1904, praising reduced negro registration, removal of civil dangers to ballots, and the expansion of progressive laws. It criticizes opponents who resisted convict lease reforms and railroad commission updates, while urging trust in the governor and a forward path for growth and fair opportunity in the state.
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Griffiths address to Carroll voters in Georgia campaign
Carrollton voters heard Colonel Ed Griffith speak for about ninety minutes urging restriction of Joseph M. Brown. He critiqued current administrations and defended McLendon and port developments while praising national prosperity. Smith supporters later hailed Martin’s rendition and he predicted strong Smith gains in Carroll County.
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Joseph M. Brown
Smith
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Brown
Martin
E. I. Martin
Macon
Hoke Smith
Carrell County
Eb Williams
Commerce
Eb T. Williams
W. W. Stark
Willams
Valley Road
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Belny
New York
New York Tribune
Twiggs Defends Brown's Record in Georgia Meet
Judge Twiggs spoke at the Macon city auditorium defending Governor Joe Brown's record. Attendees included local supporters and Judge H. D. Twiggs, with Cooper Lauda Twigge introducing the speaker. The event, held on the eve of the primary, drew a large crowd and strong applause.
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Joe Brown
Streets Crowded in Atlanta as Police Break Up Political Talks
In downtown Atlanta crowds gathered for political discussion but few disorders emerged. Chief Henry Jennings deployed fourteen mounted officers under Assistant Chief Jett to patrol until midnight. Mounted units rode sidewalks after ten, maintaining order as celebrations stayed peaceful and lively.
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Vote George West Moreland for Legizla nn
A fragmented voter note urges support for George West Moreland in the legislature. The spelling and punctuation are unclear but the call to back the candidate is evident. The item lacks full details on party, district, or election date.
Edward Walker Satisfied With Campaign Outcome
Edward Walker says he is well satisfied with the gubernatorial race results and believes his anti faction platform has influenced Georgia politics. He notes the fight was lengthy, asserts his candidacy has helped reduce factionalism, and states he may be elected or will accept the people’s verdict with hope for the triumph of his principles.
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Tney
Georgia
Mr Smith
Brown Wall
Driver I Sehnoke Fined After Brunswick Accident
I Sehnoke aged 22 a mechanician and driver for White Seamer garages on Marietta street confessed at police HQ that he struck Mrs Thomas Foley an aged Brunswick Ga woman Friday night He was arraigned in police court before Recorder Pro Tem W H Preston and fined 10 78 A Lipscomb of the White Steamer Co testified to his good character.
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White Seamer
Marietta Street
Thomas Foley
Brunswick
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