White Men Barred by Alabama Law Affidavit Report
Columbus, Ga August 21 Special The affidavit details the result of Alabama disfranchisement law as John McDonald a 39 year old white carpenter from Georgia testifies that he cannot vote in Alabama due to literacy and property ownership constraints though he resided there for 25 years He states he attempted to register before Alabama's constitution was adopted and has remained disfranchised while paying taxes in Alabama.
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John McDonald
Alabama
Law Hoke Smith
Georgia
Columbus
Muscogen County
M. H. Chappel
Rosehill
Chappell Place
Beaty . M. Davis
Muscogee Co
Hoke Smith Accuses Use of Neighborhood Trash Against Watson
Agus ia Georgia August 21 1906 Special A letter received says Hoke Smith sought to use neighborhood trash against Watson in the 1904 presidential fight. Paul A Bowdon asserts Watson’s charges are false and that the material was obtained by Smith years ago and handed to editors and politicians.
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Hoke Smith
Watson
Agusia
the Chronicle
Mr. Watson
Howell supporters tout Dougherty win in primary
In Dougherty County Georgia on August 21 Howell backers bet 2 to 1 Clark Howell would win the county. Hoke Smith supporters say the county backs Smith and the final Howell plurality is uncertain. Albany reports claim Dougherty for Smith but Howell club predicts Howell will carry the county and outvote Smiths and Russell combined.
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Clark Howell
Dougherty County
Gbany
Howell
Hoke Smith
Albany
The
Sunday Journal
Clark Howell Club
J— Howell
Dougherty
Estitl
Russell
Jim Smith
Gainesville
H. H. Dean
Howard defeats Hoke in Clarke County rally
Athens Ga August 21 Congressman William M Howard closed the campaign with a strong address before about 1800 voters on Broad street. He harshly attacked Hoke Smiths disfranchisement scheme and asserted Clarke County will not back Smith at the polls tomorrow.
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Athens
William M. Howard
Broad Street
Hoke Smith
Howard
Clarke County
Norrow
Crisp Stands With Howell In Georgia Governor Race
Cordele Georgia August 21 Special The heated state governor race nears its end with Crisp county expected to back Howell by a large margin. Howell supporters celebratory mood reflects a favorable county outcome.
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Cordele
Smith and Howell
Crisp County
Howell
Where to Vote in Today’s Primaries for State and City Candidates
Voter locations listed by ward including First Ward No 59 South Forsyth Street Second Ward basement of the county courthouse Third Ward 6 17 East Hunter Street Fourth Ward corner Auburn Avenue and Worth Jackson Street Fifth Ward Tabernacle Place near the junction of Marietta and Walton Sixth Ward No 136 Peach Tree Street Seventh Ward Near the corner of Lee and Gordon streets Eighth Ward Near the corner of Peachtree and Tenth streets at Judge Langston's courtroom Cook's No 970 Marietta Street country precincts at various justice court grounds First Ward No 52 South Forsyth Third Ward No 175 East Hunter Street Fourth Ward No 312 Auburn Avenue corner North Jackson Sixth Ward Nice 132 Peach Tree Street Seventh Ward No 208 Lee Street near Gordon Eighth Ward No 820 Peach Tree Street corner of Tenth Street
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County Court House
Hunter Atreat
Auburn Avenue
Worth Jackson Street
Tabernacle Place
Marietta and
Walton
Peachtree Street
Seventh Ward
Lee and
Gordon Streets
Eighth Ward
Peachtree and
Tenth Streets
First Ward
Second Ward
Third Ward
Wwno
East
Hunter Street
Fourth Ward
Jackson Street
Wirth
Marietta
Walton Streets
Sixth Ward
Nice
Peachtree Streat
Lee Street
Gordon
Tenth Street
Night Before the Primary Sparks Howell Rally in Macon
In Macon Georgia August 21 a large crowd gathered at the city auditorium to support Clark Howell John T Boifeuillet Judge John Hoss and Minter Wimberly for governor and allies. The turnout signaled strong Howell support with anti-disfranchisement sentiment and business leaders warning against efforts to rob freight rates and jobbing centers. Hoke Smith literature was burned amid chants as Howell backers clashed with Hoke Smith supporters in East Macon.
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Macon
City Auditorium
Clark Howell
John T. Boifeuillet
John Hoss
Minter Wimberly
Howell
Bibb
Hoke Smith
Joe Hill
Godfrey
Joe HI Hall
John P. Rosa Nrove
Judge Ross
Bibb County
Hokeltes
Washington
Illinois Socialists Meet at State Convention Adopts Platform
The Illinois Socialists at their state convention adopted a platform. The article notes congratulations to the Eastern revolutionists and mentions Moyer and Haywood of the Western Federation of Miners, jailed in Idaho, as victims of civic war now at its bitter peak in Colorado. The piece references ticketing for state officers and names an unnamed individual.
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Chicago
Illinois
Moyer
Hay
Wood
Western Federation of
Miner Soocials
Idaho
Coloradn
President Gompers Warns Southern Laborers Against Educational Suffrage
Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor warns Southern white laborers against any plan to base voting rights on education. He argues such laws would disenfranchise whites while enfranchising educated blacks, citing Alabama and Georgia contrasts and the impact on Birmingham area workers.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
South
Hoke Smith
Atlanta
Hobesmith
Alabama
Birmingham
Georgia
Who is J O Adams and J W Marion and Underwood
Letters from Cornelia and Cleveland discuss political figures J O Adams J W Marion and J W Underwood. Adams is depicted as unsuccessful in multiple elections. Marion is described as a Republican from Illinois who supports negro appointments. Underwood is noted as a recently defeated White county candidate.
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J. W. H. Underwood
Illinois Branded Bryan With Sharp Reprove in Debate
In a sharp rebuke during a political scene, Illinois critics led by Roger Sullivan dismissed Bryan’s stance as weak. The clash highlighted rival visions, with advocates urging stronger positions on key issues and party cohesion.
Bryan backed by Nebraskan convention endorses for 1968
In Peoria on August 21 the Democratic convention approved William J. Bryan as the party leader and tabled a motion for Rogers Sullivan's resignation from the national committee by 1038 to 870. The session, marked by fights and confusion, saw Bryan insist on Sullivan repudiation for endorsement though he did not seek it without that condition. Judge Owen Thompson spoke for Sullivan's resignation.
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Peoria
Wiliam J. Bryan
Roger ©. Sullivan
National Committee
Bryan
Sullivan
Committee On
Owen Thompson
Jacksonville
Thompson
Riddled Judge Griges Shows Fraud of Hoke Smith
A speech delivered at Dawson details alleged fraud tied to Hoke Smith and calls for action against disenfranchisement, with Judge Griges prominently criticizing the conduct and urging reform.
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Hoke Smith
Ballot for the Negros: whites barred in Georgia speech
In Dawson Georgia Congressman J M Griggs spoke on August 2 against Hoke Smiths disfranchisement plan. He argued the scheme would enfranchise black voters and disenfranchise many white men, drawing applause from about 700 listeners. Roddenberry defended Smith in a weak reply. Howell supporters anticipate Terrell County voting for Howell tomorrow night.
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Dawson
J. M. Griggs
Terrell County
Hoke Smith
Theudda
United States
Roddenberry
Yeomans
Bomerang
Griggs
Howell
Terrell
Weather Forecast Across States For Midweek
Washington reports local rains expected Wednesday and Thursday across Georgia and neighboring states. Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Eastern and Western Florida also foresee showers with light to moderate variable winds. Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas trend generally fair with light southerly winds. West Texas New Mexico Arizona Tennessee Kentucky West Virginia face local rain Wednesday and Thursday with cooler Thursday in Arkansas.
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South Carolina
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
West Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
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Kentucky
West Virginia
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