Hardwick Angrily Charges Slaton With Falsehoods in Georgia Race
In a fiery public missive, Congressman Thomas W. Hardwick accuses Governor Slaton of spreading false statements about him and the express companies. He defends his positions on rural routes parcel post and sugar policy, challenges Slaton to state his own stance, and laments attacks while pledging to stay in Georgia to fight. Hardwick references President Wilson and notes Underwood telegrams, asserting he will return to Washington only as duty requires.
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Traveling Men Rally Behind Slaton for Senate Support
A statewide report shows traveling men rallying to John M Slaton in his senate bid. Alfred Newell notes 60 to 70 percent express enthusiasm, highlighting endorsements from prominent traveler E J Slate who praises Slaton for consistent support of commerce travel and related legislation.
Colquitt Citizens Hear Addresses In Favor Of Brown
An immense crowd in Moultrie Georgia heard Grover Edmondson of Quitman discuss Too Brown views at a courthouse gathering. Major C E H McGregor of Warrentown spoke for about an hour, attacking Senator Hoke Smith. The meeting showed strong support for Brown ahead of the primary.
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Spectal
Colquitt County
Grover Edmondson
Quitman
Eamondssi
C EH McGregor
Warrentown
Hoke Smith
Jjce Brown
Political dodgers thrown away by Waycross voters
In Waycross on July 25 a batch of three advertising cards for Congressman T W Hardwick was discarded by supporters of his rival. A package addressed to a Hardwick backer was found in the post office waste basket. Governor Slaton’s friends grow more confident daily of his victory in Ware and nearby counties as supporters refrain from using the Atlanta headquarters material.
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Leading Candidates Promise to Attend Political Barbecue
DeKalb county hosts an old fashioned political barbecue next Saturday inviting all national state and county candidates or their representatives to address DeKalb voters. Forrest Adair to preside and introduce speakers with speakers including Senator Smith Joseph M Brown Judge Pottle and others expected to attend or be represented.
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Senator Smith
Joseph M Brown
Judge Pottle
Thomas W Hardwick
Slaton
Randolph Anderson
Samuel Olive Watt Harris
L. G Hardman
FELDER ADDRESSES HARALSON CO CROWD
Brennan Georgia July 25 Special Hon Thomas Felder candidate for the United States senate spoke to Haralson county citizens defending his record. He denied costing the state millions by defeating the depot bill and boasted he could whip the legislature Slaton included. He addressed about 300 people at Whitesburg at 3 o clock.
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Thomas
Felder
United States Senate
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Hardwick
Slaton
Ati Whitesburs
Anderson Addresses Big Crowd at Monroe Courthouse
Monroe Ga July 25 Special Randolph Anderson of Chat ham candidate for governor spoke to a large crowd at the courthouse introducing by Judge A C Stone. He praised his platform, noted ten years in the house and senate, and discussed finances education and reclamation of waste lands. He denied brewery or whisky ties and drew strong show of support after his remarks.
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Randolph Anderson
Chatham
Anderson
A C Btone
Walton County
House
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South Georgia
George M Troup
Cooper Keeps Dawson Crowd In Good Humor At Rally
Hon John R Cooper spoke at Dawson Georgia in support of his U S Senate bid. Introduced by Judge M C Edwards, he praised late Congressman Griggs and attacked Hardwick Slaton and Felder. He criticized Governor Slaton for campaign spending and noted Hutchins is not a candidate. Cooper stressed goodwill and audience smiles throughout.
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Didate Hutchins
Tom
Judge Harris to Speak in Marietta Monday
Judge N E Harris of Macon, a gubernatorial candidate, will arrive in Atlanta Monday at 10:00 a.m. He will be met at Terminal Station by the Fulton County Harris club and escorted to Marietta where he will deliver an afternoon speech. A large Atlanta crowd is expected to attend. Headquarters for the Fulton County NE Harris club open in Candler building rooms 1611 1612. A telephone Ivy 2377 installed. Massengale praises volunteers and predicts strong support for Harris in Fulton County.
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Boiling Point in Ninth District Campaign Erupts at New Holland
Gainesville Ga July 26 Specal The heated congressional race between Hon W A Charters and Thomas M Bell peaked at New Holland last night when Hon B F Gaillard was mobbed while trying to address Col Charters whose physician barred him from speaking in person. The crowd of mill youths drowned Gaillard’s voice despite efforts to proceed. Campaign bitterness prevented clear platforms and gunplay was feared as cotton mill workers urged the disturbance’s end before speakers left by car. The event sparks heavy commentary in Gainesville today.
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New Holland
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Waycross union man speaks for Slaton
Savannah Ga July 25 Specig At Waresboro TG Huliard president of the local union of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen spoke for Governor John M Slaton’s candidacy for senator A poll of the crowd showed only four opponents to Slaton Mr Hilliard declared Slaton the proper man to send to the United States senate He will deliver a number of talks through this section.
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United States Senate
Legislators Have Big Day in Athens
Athens Ga July 25 Special Trej capital of the state 90 fer as the legislative branch of the government and burnt parts of other departments of the trinity of the system was transferred by special train to Athens from Atlanta this morning. The legislature to the number of 200 coming to Athens at the invitation of the Athens Chamber of Commerce to visit the three leading state educational institutions the university State College of Agriculture and State Normal school. In the chapel where the summer school was assembled the legislature met for brief exercises welcomed by Mayor WF Dorsey for the city and chamber of commerce and Dr Stewart for the summer school and Chancellor Barrow for the university system. Senator DuBose presented Senator G M Hate Representative Henderson and Lane Olive. They spoke of their interest in the institutions. A feature was the singing by the summer school and lawmakers. The sextet led by the reading clerk and Lee Warnes performed My Country Tis of Thee. The gathering rose for the national air. Representative Henderson praised the university and Clarke county teachers. The sextet was greeted with applause. Chancellor Barrow received an ovation after remarks. The visitors toured the State Normal School and heard President Pound urge passage of a bill to fund repairs and maintenance. About 500 people gathered in Augh Rows park with buttermilk and treats. The sextet performed again and the group toured the State College of Agriculture and State Farm. Governor Slaton spoke in Athens praising education. Judge Nat Harris and Colonel James M. Smith were noted in attendance.
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Augusta
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Clarke County
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Slaton to Speak at Covington Monday
Governor John M Slaton will deliver two speeches at the Covington courthouse Monday at the noon hour addressing county voters on the invalidation. A large audience is expected. The speech was moved from Tuesday due to a prior engagement.
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Covington
Letters of support pour in to Slaton
A flood of favorable endorsements for Governor Slaton arrived at the state campaign headquarters on Saturday. Across Georgia, business leaders and local officials from Burke to Camden counties expressed strong confidence in Slaton, predicting large majorities as he inches toward the U.S. Senate race.
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United States Senate
Alfred Newell
Mere
RC Neely
Waynesboro
Burke County
John F .Tibbetts
Athens
Clarke County
Faulk
Jeffersonville
Twigss County
Hardwick Attacks Slaton as Felder Praised
Monroe Ga July 25 Special Hon Thomas W Hardwick addresses Walton county voters at the courthouse. He praised Felder and ridiculed Coopar and Hutchens while accusing Slaton of dodging issues. He attacked Watson and defended parcel post, ending with an appeal for ballots on election day. Many voters shook his hand after the speech.
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Monroe
Thomas W Hardwick
Walton County
Hardwick
P Nowell
Seaves
Blaton
Felder
Coopar
Hutchens
Slaton
John Marshall
Thomas Watson
Washington
Speer Endorsed by Clearing House Cashiers in 1914
State Treasurer W J Speer, seeking reelection as state treasurer and ex officio examiner by banks, receives strong endorsements from J G Lester cashier of the Atlanta Clearing House and John M Ross cashier of the Macon Clearing House. Lester's letter praises Speer's banking department reforms and expresses public support for his successful conduct.
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J G Lester
Atlanta Clearing House
John M Ross
Macon Clearing House Association
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Banking Department
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JG Lester
Atlanta Ga
Dr Hardman to Visit Atlanta Monday Campaign Stop
Candidate for governor Dr Hardman plans a Monday morning stop in Atlanta at the Kimball House headquarters to map future speaking dates and campaign logistics after a strenuous tour of the sixth eighth and tenth districts. Reports from Dalton and other areas praise his campaign as clubs form statewide with Hall County listing over 200 members and Wilcox over 250 members.
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Kimball House
Dalton Man
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Big Carapaleu
Hardman
Hardman Delivers Three Speeches in Morgan County
Madison July 25 Dr L G Hardman spoke to a good audience this morning here, drawing hearty applause. He then spoke at Rutledge and Bostwick in the county this afternoon and night, noting the Morgan race remains very close.
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A O of Hibernians Names McLaughlin Chief at Norfolk
Joseth Mc Laughlin of Philadelphia was elected national president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians at the biennial convention's close in Norfolk. He defeated Maurice Donnelly of Indiana by 386 to 134 votes. Other officers named include Patrick Cynnon and J Foy as national officers, with directors John F Healy Edward B Hayes James Clancy and Mylea F McPartland.
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Joseth McLaughlin
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Order of Hiberniany
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Connecticut
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Canada
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Delaware
Thomas J Matthews
Rhode Island
Edward B. Hayes
New Jersey
James Clancy
Michigan
Mylea F McPartland
New York
Slaton Favored in Counties Across the State
Local quotes show broad support for Slaton with officials and merchants in Montgomery, Hart, Hall, Screven, Bartow, Cherokee, and other counties predicting a decisive win. Observers in Irwin, Vidalia, Glenwood, Gainesville, Sylvania, Cartersville, and Thomas County express strong confidence in his statewide victory.
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Friedman
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Sylvania
Screven County
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Gunton
Cherokee
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Thomasville
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Elbertown Citizens Hear Gov Slaton Speech at Courthouse
Governor John M Slaton spoke at Elberton courthouse on tax equalization law amid questions of state finances. He argued the constitution requires fair taxes, urged voters to hold representatives accountable, and predicted future tax rates fall from five mills to three. He emphasized honesty and duty over personal ambition.
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John M Slaton
Nat E H Haime
Slaton
P M Hawes
Robert Toombs
Alexander Stevens
Toombs
New York
Thiz
Georgia
Senate
Women Asked to Give Trinkets for Ballot Cause
Chicago July 25 an appeal to the women of the nation to give up their gold and silver trinkets for the equal suffrage campaign was issued by the National American Woman Suffrage Association campaign committee. The appeal urged donations to fund intensive suffrage campaigns and asked women to melt down jewelry and send it to the committee with the goal of raising at least 500 dollars before August 15.
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National American Woman Suffrage Association
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Medill McCormick
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Col John Clay Smith to Speak for Slaton Campaign
Colonel John Clay Smith will speak at multiple venues this week for Governor Blazens candidacy. Readings listed for Danielsville Madigan July 28 Greensboro Greene County July 29 Lincolnton Lincoln counts July 30 Watkinsville Oconee County July B.
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Dining car service expands Atlanta Chattanooga trains 92 93
The C. N. & St. L. Ry announces July 18 inaugurates dining car service on trains 92 and 93, serving supper from Atlanta and breakfast from Chattanooga, while dining car service on trains 1 and 2 is discontinued. C. E. Harman, General Passenger Agent.
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Promised Cure for Addiction Offered by Battle Creek System
Demanded cures under license from a special state program claim Finest and best substance treatment in America. Advertises electrical and bath treatments administered by graduates of the Battle Creek System. Promotes home treatments and gradual reduction at small cost. Includes endorsements from ministers physicians bankers and public officials. Address Dr Pow Grib Li Supt Hox 1 Station Naabyille Fenn
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