New York and Atlanta Exposition Plans Stir City Spirit
The Constitution notes Atlanta aims to host next fall a state fair with a dual display and to back an industrial exposition in 1910. Promoters seek broad business and manufacturing support, stressing southern progress, agrarian and factory growth, and regional cooperation for a lasting civic boost.
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Atlanta
Ery
North
Carolina
Virginia
Alabama
Frida
Arkansas
Mississippi
Texas
Watson as Democratic Arbiter Sparks Polemical Clash
The piece defends The Telegraph against charges of anti democracy and accuses opponents of misrepresentation in the Watson Smith faction dispute. It rebuts calls to cede influence to Watson allies and argues that loyalty to democracy is tested by independence from factional pressure. It warns against vilifying the press and endorsing coerced viewpoints.
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Smith-Watson
Vic Smuth
Telegraph
Es Telegraph
Democratic Party
Coline Desdleton
Watson
Parrot
Favery
Simon Pure
Laird O' Mountain Top
Georgia
Tommy
Hoke
Kentuckians In Atlanta Organizing Social Society
The Constitution commends a move to form in Atlanta a society whose membership is native Kentuckians. Kentucky is praised for gallant men and beauti ful women active in Atlanta business and social circles. Interested individuals may contact Dr J C White at the Century building.
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Atlanta
Kentucky
J Cc. White
Century Building
Hartig Takes Over The Douglas Enterprise In Coffee County
Mr T B Hartig becomes editor of The Douglas Enterprise official organ of Coffee county succeeding J J Rogers. Hartig comes from The Willacoochee Sun with state press recognition and pledges a breezy newsy strong democratic paper devoted to county interests.
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Douglas Enterprise
Coffee County
T B Hartig
J J. Rogers
Hartig
Willacoochee Sun
Harby
Semi Annual Meeting of Rate Clerks Discusses Summer Rates
The Southeastern Passenger Association held a semi annual meeting in the equitable building rooms to consider special summer rates. Attendees included LW Hutchinson Frisco Merrill Uno Curt en J Schetber Texv Pat G D Langston Mobile Ono G Payne Central of Geyanta BOE Parker Milto comd Tégttioot Sisk Tl ¢ rar yovo3.1 and B Tom Get cal Amor lt sen Mparched MSE les fo hot pha rule vd A Klin te Leatherd ator Joseph Mogaeny power t ft t Mar State IM ad sR ber Tegat Me ob NS sh He.
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Southeastern Passenger
Southeastern Passenger Association
Equitable
LW Hutchinson
Frisco
Merrill
Uno Curten
J. Schetber
Texv
Pat
D Langston
Mobile and
Ono
G Payne
Central
Geyanta
Boe Parker
Tégttioot
Tom
Sen
Joseph Mogaeny
Vote on Woman Suffrage Referendum Reported
The article notes a narrow vote result on suffrage with 55 to 50 in favor, detailing a close ballot and the debate surrounding women's voting rights. It emphasizes the significance of the outcome for the electorate and mentions key figures advocating for and against the measure.
Letters From People Concerning the Flag Delights Atlanta Reader
In a February 12 1908 letter from W W Harrison Atlanta argues confederate flags in the south honor brave partisans and should not be repressed by pensioners or anti southern critics. He asserts the flag remains a symbol of liberty and loyalty and demands respect for southern patriotism.
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Department of the Potomac
Grand Army of the Republic
South
Prinople
Grand Army
Union
Abert
Harrison
Atlanta
Macon Telegraph analyzes a Hoke Smith antagonism
The Macon Telegraph argues against confiscating railroad ownership, noting that foreign corporations should be heard in politics and warning that driving foreign capital from Georgia is a populist, socialist overreach. It defends railroads’ value to the state and calls for lawful remedies through the legislature.
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Macon Telegraph
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Smith
Mr Smith
Thomson Gets Bell Service Strengthens Local Plant
Thomson will receive a modern Bell Telephone exchange after the Southern Bell company, new to Thomson, accepted a city franchise and purchased the Thomson Telephone Company. The upgrade includes a fine local plant connected to Bell’s long distance network, meeting public demand for improved local and long distance service.
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Bell Telephone Company
Homson
Southern Belt Company
Thomson
Southern Bell Company
Thomson Telephone Company
Bell Company
Saw Mill Men Meet in Mobile on Uniform Price List
Two well attended meetings of the Georgia Interstate Sawmillers and Yellow Pine Lumber Associations were held in Mobile Alabama on February 13. William B Stillwell chaired as vice president. Delegates discussed uniform price lists, market expectations, and potential trade and sales benefits for members.
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Mobile
Georgia Internate Bun Nnrs Association
Yellow Pine Lumber Manufacturng Association
Wiliam B Stillwell
Ac Ten
Gan Ml Association
Jacksouvide
Bla
Howell Addresses Georgia Governor Candidate Clark Howell
The Moultrie Observer reports Clark Howell, Atlanta Constitution editor and governor candidate, spoke at the county court house to about 400 listeners. He defended his stance on disenfranchisement, railroads regulation, and party loyalty, critiquing Tom Watson and Hoke Smith while praising Democratic posts and local option on prohibition.
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Moultrie Observer
Clark Howell
Ofoultrie
Fenrury
Mr Howells
Observer
Sayer
Hon Clark Howell
Atelanta Constitution
Georgia
Court House
W S Humphreys
Howell
Stephens’ High School
Qualtman
General Assembly
Unis County
Quitman
Colquitt
Thomas K Watson
Hoke Smith
Br Watson
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Put c
The
Atlanta Journal
Blird Tigers
Gaelock
Gwest
W. A. Way
Death of Major Thomas May Shake Up Railroad Leaders
Officials of the Western and Atlantic and the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis offices missed yesterday’s funeral of Major John W. Thomas. Speculation swirled over successors, with John W. Thomas Jr and Horace Smith as leading candidates. Supporters noted Thomas’s practical railroading gifts while Smith supporters argued for a strong, potentially disruptive administration if chosen. The Atlanta offices closed in mourning as a large Atlanta delegation attended the Nashville service.
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Western
Atlantic
Chattanooga
St. Louis
John W .Thomas
Atlanta Railroad
Nashville, Chattanooga
St Loui
John W.thomas, Jr
Horace Smith
Wal
Citzens
Atlanta Railroad World
Thomas
Smith
Milton
Horace
Addigon Smith
Menanal
West Point
Thomas Had
Efi Tata
Erm
Horace South
John W. Thomas Jr
Nashville Chattanooga
Atlanta
St Louis
South
Nashville
Strohbar Case Proceeds Over Embezzled Deposit
The Strohbar case before Judge Pendleton concerning a $6000 deposit at Neal Bank started yesterday but remained unfinished. The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and American Surety Company seek ownership of the funds, while Mrs. Strohbar asserts personal ownership through a Gainesville Florida sale of property. Attorneys clashed over an amendment, with a ruling expected this morning.
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Strohbar
Neal Bank
Pendleton
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
American Surety Company
Gainesville
Robert Alston
Railroad
Creacent City River Gorge Breakthrough Claim
The WQueey City faces a critical moment as it seeks to pass through the two remaining gorges below. Authorities warn of challenging conditions and potential delays for the expedition along the river route.
Amorous Heads Policy Holders Elect Provisional Officers
The Georgia Poly Holders Association elected provisional officers after adopting the committee on organization report. Officers include President M Do Amorous, Vice President Wo B Slade, and Lemuel Barnett as Secretary and Treasurer. Several trustees from multiple cities were named and approved for terms until the next meeting.
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Ben Lee Jones
Macon
Wow Gordon
Savannah
W Os West
Vaid Sla
Rounsaville
Rome
Simie Brown
Albans
David J Bates
Griffin
James McGowan
Augusty Wood
Lewson
Wir Blade
Lassen
Rpf Maddox
Slid
Lawson
Committee On Organization
Poly
Supreme Court of Georgia March term docket listing
Civil docket shows order of chemia with case counts by circuit and city courts, including Fulton, Dekalb, Bulloch, Emanuel, Johnson, Tattnall, Washington, Burke, Chatham, Bib le, Houston, Middle, Northern, Western, Northeast, Blue Ridge, Cherokee, Floyd, Putnam, Spalding, Troup, Pulaski, Lee, Colquitt, and Dougherty among others, dated February 13 1906 with entries for city and circuit courts and their case totals.
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Supreme Court of Geors
Atlanta
Supreme Court of the State of Georgia
Fulton
City Court
Atlana
Stone Mountain
IRI Uit
Dekalb
Newton
Middle
Bulloch
Emanuel
Johnson
Tattnall
Washington
Augusa
Burke
Richmond
City Cow
Richmond County
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Chatham
Savannah
Atlantic
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Mcintosh
MACON
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Northern Circuit
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Glascock
Hancock
Midison
Oglethorpe Vo Waren
Wilkes
City Court of Elberton
City Court of Washington
Western Circuit
Banks
Clarke
Douglas
Polk
Poll County
Cowreta Chaciti
Troup
Cty
Court of Care
Rullian
City Court of Instinee
Butts
Henry F
Monro
Tike
Spalding
Ocmlughe Cirliit
Jasper
Laurens
Morgin
Putnam
Court of Public
Chattath Cher
Harris
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