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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1910
Page
17
Schley Howard endures severe abuse and vilification as he battles for the people against Cannonism and entrenched special interests, a fearless stand that draws sharp political ire.
The item reports deaths and funeral plans in Columbus and nearby towns. Shackelford aged 45, a Columbus druggist, died after illness. Infant son of Mr and Mrs Foster died at Washington Street residence. Emma J. Mosley died Saturday at 150 Love Street, funeral to be held today. Mrs. J. Gordon of Americus and J Jordan of Savannah area are noted with deaths and funeral plans. Mrs. J D Rowan of McDonough died after prolonged illness. funeral at Flippen Methodist Church. Survived by spouses, children, and siblings listed.
In Memphis Tennessee on August 22 a Frisco yard engine overturned in the terminals, derailing a string of freight cars and causing equipment valued at $65,000 to be damaged. John A Fonhannen Breiman was killed while Enet meer Ringwald was seriously injured. The crew escaped. both Behannan and Ringwald resided in Memphis.
The Diamond Merchants offer a limited stock sale before October. They announce 12 1/2 to 33 1/3 percent lower than current market prices and warn of a 35 percent rough diamond price increase from a big syndicate. Selections sent on approval with all charges paid. Written from 51 58 Whitehall Street.
A historical note reveals an organized covert telegram drive led by John A. Boykin urging supporters to flood Smith men with urgent telegrams between 10 and 12 o clock to boost Smith turnout and demoralize Brown forces. The plan stresses secrecy and selective dissemination, targeting counties likely to flip the result.
Smith quarters busy last It Smitha prognostication to consider Shis morning. Mr. Stamps forecaat was regarded as not only con ducting Fulton county but the state and is thought a friendly notice to Brown adherents not to waste money or buy their own resort. Governor Brown's majority two years ago won 2039 in Fulton. Stamps writes this year between 1000 and 2000. He admires his faith but notes other counties will show a larger percentage increase. The Fulton club claims a 8100 to 3488 split of votes cast, implying a Brown majority on paper, yet only 39 percent turnout. Estimates put Hoke Smith ahead by about 2000 in Fulton.
A Big Four passenger train en route to Chicago collided head on with a Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern work train near Blocher Indiana injuring five passengers and several trainmen. Air brakes on the work train are reported to have failed.
The Fulton county and state Democratic ticket for today’s primary includes Joseph M. Brown Hoke Smith Edward H. Walker for Governor Phil Cook for Secretary of State William A. Wright for Comptroller General Peyton M. Hawes W J Speer for State Treasurer Thomas Felder Hewlette A Hall for Attorney General T G Hudson for Agriculture Commissioner ML Brittain B M Zdttler for State School Commissioner John W Lindsey for Pension Commissioner R D Davison G R Hutenernm for Chief Justice Wiliam Ho Fish Marcus W Beau Arthur G Powell for Court of Appeals Judge T M Candler for railroad commissioners and other county and state positions with votes allowed for multiple offices in Fulton and Atlanta.
Camilla Ga August 22 Special Hon Jesse Walters of Albany addressed a large audience in the interest of Joe Brown Hon Claude Peyton of Worth followed for Hoke Smith Great political enthusiasm was aroused.
Athens August 22 Special Congressman William M Howard closed his campaign in Athens with a large turnout of about ten thousand people. The crowd favored the speaker though many in attendance supported Colonel L Tripple of the same city who opposes Howard. Howard voiced confidence he will carry every county in the district including Clarke except one.
Hoke Smith campaigned in Lawrenceville Georgia on August 22 addressing a crowded turnout. He defended his policies against Governor Brown, attacked convict lease, dog tax, and troop deployment actions, and asserted Brown failed to lead and veto needed measures.
Josiah Carter former executive secretary under Governor Smith writes from Marietta to Atlanta defending his record and denying delaying commissions. He details trying to access governor's records, noting key staff absent and offices closed, and accuses B M Blackburn of misdating and misrepresenting delays while asserting his own efficiency.
Sullette Ga August 22 Special Heavy vote expected in Monroe county primary Tuesday as voters show strong political interest Voters registered heavily and several county offices appear close including county school commissioner between Colonel AM Yeliner and T H Phinavee for the current incumbent and county commissioners legislative race and Forsyth city court solicitor between Colonel R Le Wise Viaina Jr and Colonel J M Fletcher
A Georgia dispute centers on a special deputy sheriff backed by Colonel James English and Governor Terrell. The sheriff says troops were called illegally and Italian arrests lacked warrants, fueling anger at the governor and the National Guard use. The governor’s actions are criticized as ignorant and unlawful by a Walker county official.
New York, August 22. Scott Ragond, an Arkansas Black man reputedly wealthy, explains to the Negro Business Men's League that his taxes and income reveal he is educated only by necessity and that his holdings include nineteen farms and a large merchandise store. He notes his wealth as about 64,000 to 75,000 dollars and discusses the burden of taxes.
Bari Iuly August 22 Reports from cholera infected districts show in the last twenty four hours nine new cases and two deaths at Trani ten cases and four deaths at Bartlett three cases and one death at Andri three cases and one death at Margheriis Savota one case and one death at Corignola one death at San Ferdinado and four cases and two deaths at Trinitapoli Rumors place vhalsra in areas previously declared free of disease.
A quoted speaker defends using the term negro as the proper name and extols the south as a real home for Black people, praising southern courtesy superior to northern attitudes based on personal experience.
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