Quiet Election in County Draws Large Voter Turnout
Atlanta observed a calm election day despite a high turnout and vivid ribbons bearing candidate names. As polls opened early, crowds formed long lines, with 7 am to 10 am and noon to 9 pm the peak voting periods. Weather shifted from heat and humidity to a cooling shower, then clear skies. W. R. Joyner's victory spurred fife and drum crowds. police kept order as ballots were counted, with Hoke Smith and Cap Joyner leading in gubernatorial and mayoral races. Downtown streets buzzed with parades and shouted names, while ward by ward results showed close competition in several contests.
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City Races Narrowly Decide State and Local Primaries
Amid crowded polling, voters in multiple wards backed Hoke Smith for governor and Thomas Goodwin for mayor. The ward totals show Smith leading with 633 votes in one precinct while Howell edged Smith in the eighth ward, and Goodwin narrowly defeated Joyner for mayor in several wards. County and state races followed, with Wright winning comptroller general and Merritt atop state school commissioner, while Culberson led for county treasurer in key districts.
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J. J. Barnes
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Huke Smith
Clark Trowel
Mark Johnson
William B. Merritt
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Lewis Wins Close Congressional Race in Sumter County
Americus Ga August 22 Special. Lewis leads Hughes in the third district race with Sumter County about 800 votes ahead as late returns show Hughes retaining some county leads like Twiggs Crawford and Harris. Lewis carries Macon and Crisp, while Hughes prevails in Stewart and Twiggs. Results imply Lewis’s district victory despite Hughes’s pockets of support.
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Crime Reigning in Czars Empire In Petersburg
August 22 dispatch reports police powerless to curb lawless violence amid mass arrests and deportations. Revolt opposition factions drift while major parties struggle to unite. The Red faction analyzes events but shows uncertainty in direction and strategy.
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Escape of Interior Von Plehve and Jewish Reform Plan
The Interior Von Plehve and several terrorists have escaped from Ack taul Trana-Bailkalia. The last batch of prisoners from Schuesselsburg fortress is described. A commission at the ministry of the interior works on a general project for Jews, mainly extending pale limits and access to higher education.
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Careers for the Nervous to Choose Safe Paths
Advice note discusses selecting careers suited for nervously disposed individuals especially if wealthy. Warns against demanding roles that push beyond comfort. Favors military or active work while cautioning that sterile medical or bureaucratic tasks may worsen neurosis. Mention cites Edison on automobiles becoming affordable and accessible soon.
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