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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1906

Page

5

PEMOGRACY ENDANGERED BY SMITH CANDIDACY IN GEORGIA

A Waycross Democrat declares unwavering party loyalty to the national and state Democratic brands, denounces Watson and the populists, and condemns Hoke Smiths alliance tactics. cites debates, editorials, and party integrity while warning the party could be endangered if Smith wins the governorship.

I. L Swat Waycross Esti Henry KR Jackson Julian Hartridge John C Nichelle Breckinridge Lene National Democracy Benjamin H. Hill Robert Toombs Howell Cobb Hill Horatio Seymour Aton B Parker John Gordon Josaph MD Terrell Democratic Party United States Geori Tom Watson Georgia Judge Hines Seah Wright James R Gray Atlanta Journal Cleveland Cleveland Atripa Watson Wright Waton Hines Wright Murphy Smith Clign Journal Aia Mr Smith Adamson Worm Springs Athens Hoke Smith Yeomans State Democratic Executive Committee Parker Judge McWhorter Atlanta Wake Wr Parker Enoch Callaway Judge Callaway

Diamonds For You New Amsterdam Imports Arrive

Our Mr Maier has brought in a shipment of diamonds from Amsterdam. The ad claims unmatched beauty quality and extent in the South, with exceptional values. It suggests buyers may save money for pleasure or earn money as an investment and invites customers to rely on the house's dependable merchandising.

Amsterdam Maier South

Widow of Confederate soldier accuses Hoke Smith of betrayal

Georgia widow Margaret J Hampton testifies in an 1906 Fulton County affidavit that Hoke Smith while Interior Secretary broke his promise to protect her Civil War veteran husband’s widow’s pension. She details dismissal from the patent office and alleged bias against white workers, later defending her honesty in a letter to Colonel Forrester.

Margaret J. Hampton Georgia Hoke Smith Cleveland Fulton County Dublin Lauren L. F. Livingston Patent Office Washington Census Bureau Interior Department Margaret J Hampton John R. Wilkinson Hampton Forrester Griffin Mary Fowler Livingston Carrol D. Wright Donnell Bonnell Smith

Unclear Suggestion About Hake Smith’s Resignation

A Columbus Enquirer Sun commentary dismisses a rumor that exSecretary of the Interior Hake Smith resigned to aid a Confederate widow or influence black voters. The piece states Smith alone is responsible, notes his high office and potential motives, and calls for clarification from Smith, while asserting his northern father had no bearing on the matter.

The Columbus Enquirer Sun Hake Smith Negroca New Hampshire Smith Secretary of the Interior

Sentiment Yes But Who Doesn't Hold It

A Columbus Enquirer item reprints amplified charges by Mrs. Margaret J Hampton about Hoke Smith. It urges Smith to answer sworn statements accusing him of dismissing Hampton from the patent office to favor a friend, blocking interviews, and mistreating a Confederate veteran’s widow. The piece frames Georgia voters as demanding explanations as sentiment runs high.

Smith Georgia Teren Exén Bia Fulton Hampton Washington MD Smith Tamptona Peope Willi Mc Smith

Clarke Howell Campaign Attacks Draw Loosely Allied Opposition

The Clarkesville Advertiser reports on Clark Howell’s campaign stance attacking records and character as he runs against four men. Opponent Hoke Smith amplifies his effort by pulling in several supporters, with attacks broadening to multiple individuals.

Hoke Smith Clarkesville Clark Howell Hoke

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