Purported 1908 political talk and trade notes excerpt
A long, satirical mosaic of political figures and events. References include King Alfonso, Senator Burton, Longworths, and Uncle Joe Cannon with remarks on Smoot investigation costs and Bryan’s prospects. The piece travels through anti beef packing rhetoric, vegetarian jests, hay fever hints, and debates on Georgia cotton mills and foreign markets. It weaves social satire with commentary on legislation and commerce, ending with a note on the Rats Bill conference details.
St Lukes church history and a cotton prospect comment
Letters from readers recount St Lukes church origins from St Stephens chapel noting early ministers and a shift to a new Peachtree street edifice. The page also carries a skeptical Augusta Moore letter arguing cotton prospects are poor with late planting and scarce labor, plus Omar Giles praising Walton county’s population and cotton output in 1905.
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St. Luke’s Church
St. Lukes Church
St Luke's Church
St. Stephen's Chapel
Cross
Mersyth
Walton Streets
George Mccauley
Ioapetus
St. Stephen's
Edward Murray
John Thompson
Thompson
Florence Hoot
Goprano
St. Lukes
Peachtree Street
St Lukes Church
Augusta Moore
Prominent Hart County Officials and Travelers Visit Atlanta
The article notes Hartwell figure F B Doyle and Augusta lawyer Joseph B Cumming among visiting Georgians in Atlanta staying at Piedmont and Kimball hotels. It mentions real estate leader M C Edwards of Valdosta, trader Henry Cohen of Augusta, and others plus a dramatic aboard ship incident near Campeche where a man attempted suicide twice.
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F B Doyle
Hart County
Doyle
Hartwell
Atlanta
Joseph B. Cumming
Augusta
Southern Bar
Piedmont
Major Cumming
City
Henry Cohen
Daniel de B. Falls
Kimball
Howell Seeks Early County Support In Georgia Race
Clark Howell speaks in Blakely and Arlington to large Early county delegations. Local leaders pledge backing, praising Howell’s record as House Speaker and senator, while denouncing disfranchisement fraud and the opposing campaign. Courtroom rally draws broad civic turnout.
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Howell
Gossip at the Capitol and Georgia railroad tax case notes
Officials notify that Associate Justice Cobb and J H Lampkin are disqualified from a Georgia Railroad and Banking case, with hearings slated for June 15. Governor Terrell may appoint presiding superior court judges as replacements. The dispute centers on back taxes claimed from 15,000 shares of Western of Alabama stock, with Augusta and Richmond County cited as situs for the tax fund. Also, rewards are posted for two burglars linked to Trio Manufacturing Co theft, while police pursue them through Forsyth and Monroe County.
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Qlerk Z. B. Harrison
Georgia Supreme Court
Yerrell Wan
Andrew J. Cobb
J. H. Lampkin
Greene County
Georgia Railroad and Banking Company
Georgia
Superior Court
Terrell
Justcea Cobb
Lumpkin
Ue Georgia Railroad
Supreme Court
Western of Alabama Railway
Peddleton
Fultons
Richmond County
Augusta
Georgia marble rate accusations spark commission dispute
Joseph M. Brown defends the Georgia railroad commission against The Atlanta Journal over alleged inflated marble rates. He accuses the paper of creating fictitious rates tied to Blue Ridge quarries and shows that the cited figures misstate local and through rates.
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Railroad Commission of Georgia
Atlanta
Georgia
Atlanta Journal
Georgia Railroad Commission
Blue Ridge
Bainbridge
Briswick
Journel
Railroad Commission
Lovinsville and Nashville
Tate, Ga
Blue Ridge Marble Company
Nelson
Tate
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Louisville and Nashville and Western and
Atlantic
Louisville and
At! Journal
Bruney
Quitman
SION
North
Aktitigas Ray
Comminen
Meadtime
Burlinington
Vermont
Savannah
Brunswick
Ajanta Dru
J B
Ty Journal
Joseph M. Brown
Commission
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Howell Gains Support in Arlington After Georgia Campaign Rally
Mr Howell drew enthusiastic crowds in Arlington on arrival at 4 o clock after a three hour drive. Local reception committee members included L Rambo J W Calhoun C C Martin J Dwee HM Calhoun L W Riley J E Toole W W Mansfield S T Nance C L Smith A B McKaskell G L Collins and E L Smith. Calhoun and Early counties pledged firm backing as Howell spoke about Georgia principals and democratic work. The Harris county style rally highlighted continued strong support and a large anticipated majority in the upcoming primary.
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Fred Lewis
Blakely
Clark Howell
Arlington
Early
Georgia
Howell
W. A. Buchanan
The
Flowers Lumber Company
W. A. Jordan
Walter G. Park
Arthur G. Powell
DB. Sherman
J. R. Pottle
Dr. T. 8. Oliver
P. W. Derrick
D. D. Strong
W. J. Jordan
W. A. Hall
Simon Blue
Arthur Roberts
Idua Fields
T. J. Howell
Walter Hyde
J. D. James
Grady Smith
Walter Thomas
Jr. Toole
J. A. McLaurin
J. 8. Mills
Naval Stores
Thomas
Ouse
Early County
I Oelack
South Georgia
W. Z . Bridges
D W. James
James
Hhs
House
Senate
Calhoun
Toth Coun Uel
L . Rambo
J W Calhoun
C. C. Martin
J. Dwee
Super Intendent
HM Calhoun
L. W. Riley
J E Toole
W W. Mansfield
S. T Nance
C. L. Smith
A B. McCaskell
G L. Collins
Tin Strong
Georgiana
Calhoun Counties
Calhoun County
Ealson
Plaster of Paris and Tinfoil Found in Negro's House
In Columbus on June 7 Special Wil Finley a Black man was jailed in default of 2000 bond on a counterfeit money charge. Plaster of paris and tinfoil were found in his home. Finley, employed at a local candy factory using plaster molds, was arrested after a search and an escape attempt. His mother was jailed Wednesday for passing counterfeit money.
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Negro
Columbus
Wil Finley
Finley
J M Wright
Atlanta
Secret Service
Peach Growth Era Appoints Walter Hawkins as Manager
Walter Hawkins named manager of the Peach Growth Georgia organization with headquarters in Jacksonville Florida and Macon Georgia in charge of pricing, shipping, and transportation. He will oversee daily operations, inspect crates, and ensure proper handling en route to markets in the west as Georgia braces for a large crop this season. Hawkins will open a central office on Monday June 1 and can be found in Jacksonville or Macon.
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Walter Hawkins
Saver
Cex- Georgia Railway
Jacksonville
Fla
Jacksonville-Mami
Georgia
Watt
Macon
Atlante
Hare
Ace
Anlsoel
Hawkins
SF Cfica
Blaze at Hop Shop Causes Heavy Damage in Kentucky
Fire swept through a tobacco plant facility near Macon Georgia at the Louisville depot area. Local reports say the blaze began yesterday morning and caused about 100000 dollars in damages. Judge Hussell presided as investigators traced the fire to a telegraph office in the area.
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Judge Hussell
Macon Ga
Dick Russell
Tadax
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