Editor Gray Support Sparks Georgia Governor Bid
Calhoun Ga February 26 Clark Howell spoke to Gordon county voters on his gubernatorial campaign. The audience filled the court room as local leaders welcomed him and supporters praised his Democratic credentials. Howell cited The Atlanta Journal editor Gray's shifting stance and a 1905 Gray letter as evidence of party dynamics shaping the race.
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Calhoun
Clark Howell
Gordon County
Howell
John W. Swain
J. JT. Black
O. N. Starr
Superiat
Fite
A. Cantrell
Democratic Executive Committee
Grodon County
Democra
Gray
Hoke Smith
Tom Watson
Watson
Democratic Party
Auanta
Irft
Smith
Mr. Lowells
Crusade Against South as Result of Disfranchisement Campaign
A local report notes a political crusade against the South in reaction to a broader campaign for disfranchisement. The piece outlines rising tensions, community responses, and calls for restraint amid advocacy and counter campaigns.
Keifer Pushes Bill to Cut Southern Representation in Congress
Washington February 26 An intriguing measure from General Keifer of Ohio seeks to reduce southern representation in Congress and the electoral college. The move targets states using educational tests with grandfather clauses and could trigger investigations into these provisions. Republican leaders view the effort as a strategic strike against the South and Democrats, signaling a tense intra party clash likely to gain momentum through 1908.
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Ashington
Keifer
Ohio
South
Congress
Republican Party
Washington
General Keifer
Crumpacker
Georgia
Texas
Tennessee
Kelfer
Heing
Democratic Party
Missionaries in China Deaths Stirri ng Riot Fear
Asheville dispatch reports missionaries in China facing lethal violence as unrest escalates. In Greensboro North Carolina Congressman Spencer Blackburn faced indictment practice before the treasury act and receiving fees. bond set at 2500, trial planned mid April with a special term of court.
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N. C
Bie
Asheville
N.C
Spencer Blackburn
Eighth
North Carolina
United States District Court
Waddell
Greensboro
W. D. Bynum
Blackburn
English Missionaries Assailed as Rioters Fire Homes
Conflicting reports say fourteen American missionaries escaped a Chinese uprising that destroyed missions at Nanchang Kiangsu. An English family of four is reported killed. The gunboat El Cano was sent from Nanking toward Klang as authorities seek the truth amid chaotic scenes along the Yangtze river.
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Washington
Rodgers
Bhanghat
State Department
Nanchang
Kiangal
Bere
Kingham
Nankin
Klang
Yangtse
Roberts
Imi
Roosevelt mediates as miners and operators seek peace
President Roosevelt intervenes to avert a coal strike. He writes to John Mitchell warning of disruption and a national convention to be held in Indianapolis March 15 to settle the bituminous mining wage scale and preserve industrial peace. The move follows long labor peace under joint agreements. Meanwhile a church project in Phenix City reports initial fundraising for a $7,000 brick addition to the First Baptist star building.
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John Mitchell
United Miners
iNew York
R Roosevelt
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
Ind
White House
Washington, D. C
Tomas
Mr Rathius
Theodore Rose
Cabimn
Gal Benener Ge Espet
Tre
First Baptist Star of
Seventh Victim of Trichinosis Recovering in Savannah
Savannah February 26. Rufus Woods of Collins is at the Savannah hospital recovering from trichinosis. His wife also recovered, while Fred Cowart and three of his daughters died after eating diseased pork. The case drew medical attention as the Woods family suffered multiple losses since Christmas.
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Savannah
Rufus Woods
Fred Cowert
Collins
Igutua Woods
Savannah Hospital
Woods
Fred Cowart
Cowart
Bessie
Bert
Varnan
Phyar
Morcan Clashes With Cromwell Before Senate Panel
Washington February 26 The Cromwell examination before the Senate committee on Interoceanic Canals opened with sharp exchanges as Cromwell refused to answer questions and Morgan warned of action in the Senate over Wallace’s resignation. Cromwell defended paid funds and keeping accounting intact while tension rose between witness and senator.
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Washington
William Nelson Cromwell
United States
Senate Committee On
Senate
Wallace
Cromwell
Charman Millard
Bar
Mero Wallace
Ted
Go, Craft Buffeted by Breakers in Ral Rate Fight
Political turmoil disrupts the Republican organization as P. Craft faces pressure amid a heated rate dispute. Breakers and factions surge behind the scene, signaling a fracturing party ahead of pivotal maneuvers. Industrial and regional tensions frame the conflict.
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Republican Organization
Ral Rate
President Roosevelt Harsh In Republican Criticism
Washington dispatch reports deep Republican disarray over the Hepburn rate bill and party unity. President Roosevelt sides with reformers while Senate maneuvers draw opposition from Aldrich and rival factions, signaling a tough path to 1908 electoral success.
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Roosevelt
Jos. Girl
Washington
Senate Committee
Froatera
South Carolina
Tilman
Senate
Pitentor
Aldrich
Twosevelt
Weather forecast for the southeastern states and Florida
For Tuesday and Wednesday the outlook covers Georgia North and South Carolina and Florida. Expect fair skies and colder conditions with variable northwest winds and brisk to high in the eastern portions. Florida shows partly cloudy today with central colder and northwest winds. Western Florida cooler to high and northern winds. Alabama and adjacent regions similar.
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Georgia
North Carolina
South Carola
Florida
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