Watson says governor, has violated contract
Thomson Ga August 2 1908 Thomas E Watson charges that Governor Hoke Smith violated the 1907 disfranchisement contract by signing an amended law to use the negro vote in November while keeping the original timetable for disenfranchisement. He argues Smith aims to weaken Watson and aid Bryan, urging public debate to settle the dispute.
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Bryan
Smith
Thomas EK
Watson
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Watson
Hoke Smith
African League
William A. Bryan
Republican Party
Taft
Mr. Roosevelt
Ed- Star
Ohio
Hilnais
Iowa
Indiana
Georgia
Middle West
Wall Street
Bryans
la Hoke
Messia
Hardwick
Hoke
Joe Brown
Imola
Democratic Party
Thomas E. Watson
P. S
Thomson, Ga
Neal Bank Demurrers Heard in Roan Superior Court
Judge Roan heard the last two demurrers to indictments against Neal Bank officers 3B. H. Thornton and W. F. Manry for alleged banking law violations. Arguments covered loans to the bank and oath validity. The court faces ruling next week after hearings by Albert H. Cox Reuben Arnold and Westmoreland Brothers for the defendants.
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Roam Wil Annousce De-Clston
Roan
Superior Court
H. Thornton
W. F. Manry
Neal Bank
Thornton
Mr. Manry
Neal
Albert H. Cox
Reuben
Arnold
Manry
Lobestor Hill
de- Murrers
Reuben Arnold
Westmoreland Brothers
Independent fragment from Kansas City ad asks a riddle
A fragmented note from the Kansas City Independent contains garbled wording about six crows and eight enture, posing a riddle rather than a clear event or report. The text is largely unreadable and lacks coherent details.
Elevator Face Off Between Governor and Ex Governor
In a Fourth National Bank building elevator, ex Governor Joseph M. Terrell and Governor Hoke Smith confronted each other for the first time since a political split. The elevator man described a tense moment as the two leaders exchanged formal greetings amid embarrassment, with one asking about the temperature and another guessing 250 degrees.
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Bryan
Brownsville
Waltern
Congress
South
Georgia
Roosevelt
Xegre
Mr. Bryan
North
Corsider
Negro Voters of the
National Negro American Political League
J. Milton Waldfor
Washington, D. C
League
L. ©. Carruthers
Galbraith Church
Washington City
Washington
William Howard Teft
Teft
Negro League
Thair
Taft
Republican Party
Fourth National Hank Building
Atlanta
Joseph M. Terrell
Terrell
Ani
Hoke Smith
Verrell
Cvyer
Georgia Women’s Clubs Endorse Scholarship Fund Plan
Mrs Robert Emory Park state chairman of Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs urges creation of a state scholarship fund for Georgia girls. She cites editorials and a need for funds to assist worthy students, especially teachers from rural counties. Contributions may be sent to the state education chair. Atlanta August 22 1908.
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Ers
Robert Emory Park
Emma Garrett Boyd
Jozeph HE. Brown
Girls of
Georgia
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Paia
Athens
Education
Bollter
Robert Emort Fark
Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs
Atlanta
What Did He Mean Whte Dinner Cook Left This Morning
A fragmentary exchange hints at a domestic mix up after a cook’s departure at breakfast hour. The husband questions who prepared the evening meal and suggests hiring a new cook promptly.
Lightning Strikes Dynamite Killing Two Tunnel Drivers
In an explosion triggered by a lightning bolt, a dynamite charge killed two expert tunnel drivers at Valley View near Pottaville and fatally injured a third man as 1,200 feet of tunnel remained in the mountain. The electrical spark traveled via steel rails. the deceased are Phillip Illinger and G. HOLTENSTEIN of Valley View, with Morris Wolfgang injured.
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Pottaville
Valley View
Fuld
Steen Rails
Phillip Illinger
Yous G. Holtenstein
Valley Teon
Morris Wolfgang
No Quorum At Meeting In Fulton County Politics
Fourteen citizens gathered at noon in the county courthouse basement to discuss the Fulton county democratic executive committee contest. No quorum was reached as fourteen of fifty were present, and proceedings adjourned to next Thursday at noon. Also, Bailiff J W Hutchins received a two year sentence for involuntary manslaughter in the June 13 killing of Frank Dixon. Hutchins pleaded self defense. defense attorneys sought leniency and a possible new trial.
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Court House
Democratic Executive Committee
Fulton County
State Executive Committee
John Clay Smith
Roan
Superior Court
J. W. Hutchins
Frank Dixon
Piedmont Avenue
Smi Har~ Ta
Hutching
Hutchins
Moore
Moore Branch
Cordele Prepares for Georgia Firemen Tournament
Cordele Georgia gears up for the Georgia firemen’s tournament to be held September 9 10 and 11 with great crowds expected. Railroads offer cheap excursion rates in and out of Cordele to attract thousands of visitors. Chief Jehyada hemmat coordinates entertainment with visiting companies and personalities assisting the event.
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Georgia
Cordele
Jehyada-hemmat
Pidlse MargaretLittle
Bertegae
Thompson
Tournement
Frees Ye Pensioners in Washington End August
An order from the United States Master General Amending posts and restations grants free time and return of pensions to soldiers. The August 22 announcement notes the change affecting pensioners in Washington and surrounding areas.
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Ashington
D. C
Dougherty Returns Will Show Increase
Albany Ga August 2 Special The increase in Dougherty county tax returns for 1908 will be substantial over 1907. Tax Receiver J H David has not finished annual records but expects completion in a few days. Estimated rise likely two to three hundred thousand dollars, with prohibition effects producing Albany’s largest quota in the state and pleasing Dougherty countians.
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Albany
Dougherty
J. H. David
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