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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1906
Page
5
A jumble of 1908 era notes mentions the Russian czar, Upton Sinclair, the Thaw case, a Jersey City burglar, and royal anecdotes. It references foreign loans, reform calls, sensational headlines, marriage license talk, and a Washington clerical survey that could spur uniform divorce laws, all in a rapid-fire collage tone.
The article critiques Tom Watson for demanding one time voting in the Democratic state primary while not pledging to support the party in future elections. It accuses him of urging white voters to join the Democratic primary to weaken the party and warns that he does not intend to align with Democrats in the next presidential race. It also claims he advocates the same divisive program to Georgia populists.
A harsh broadside condemns Tom Watson and allied leaders for alleged Negro involvement and hypocrisy in Georgia politics. The piece accuses Hoke Smith, Seah Wright, and Watson of slander, while citing past actions regarding the Negro vote and appointments, arguing their protests reveal their own records. The author invokes Sam Jones to liken critics to yelping hit dogs.
Georgia lawmakers push an 80 appropriation to fund a state exhibit at the Jamestown exposition. The House passed the measure and the Senate is expected to act soon, as Georgia aims to showcase its commercial and industrial resources alongside Virginia and other states. The overall aim is a prominent naval and cultural display, reflecting strong Georgia‑Virginia ties and regional pride.
The Macon Telegraph urges that if the Democratic Party is worth living it must be worth saving and fighting for. If worth saving, Democrats should unite to battle for it. If not worth saving or fighting for, let Watson take it and go with it as the people decide.
The Lawrenceville News Herald mocks Hoke Smiths repeated campaign visits to counties already carried. It decries the idea of imposing a single man with a divine call and questions why supporters must endure repeated efforts.
It is now estimated by those who meet traveling men daily that half of them who have supported Hoke Smith are now again with him. Stand down, drummers. Watson and The Atlanta Journal may denounce you any minute as cingsters and corruptioniste.
A Columbia Enquirer Sun item notes Tom Watson and Hoke Smith may have erred in assuming Georgie folks are Ook, hinting at a mistaken approach backed by The Atlanta Journal and broader press sentiment.
Impervious to Time. Time heals all wounds except Tom Wateh's political sore head. Long Faces on Hokeites. The barbers have gone up five carts for shaving How Beith met, all be cause of their king. Jadee.
A collage of verses and reflections from Georgia on perseverance and faith. The piece contrasts weary travel with the promise of rest, urging steady footing through trouble. It includes musings on prosperity, humor, and a prophecy about lawyers' future in law and society.
Martin V. Caull of Augusta writes to entice Georgia youths to pursue agriculture under the Connor bill. He credits labor dignity reforms and urges a statewide campaign to enroll students at the State College of Agriculture, urging practical study and institutional building at Athens while inviting letters from promising young men seeking guidance.
A longtime Atlantan recalls the old volunteer fire department days, detailing the three hundred foot spire at a Baptist church, steeplejack work, and a legendary water challenge. He names Cap Joyner Waldo Patterson and many historic figures, recounting tournaments, cisterns, artesian wells, and rivalries that animated Atlanta’s fire companies.
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