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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1910

Page

10

Announcement for Governor by Judge John Hart

Judge John Hart announces his candidacy for governor of Georgia. He praises both sitting governors Smith and Brown, calls for unity, and vows to faithfully execute the duties of the office if elected, setting aside his current post as attorney general to pursue peaceful leadership.

John Hart John C. Bart Peneral Commonwealth Govarnor Smith Brown Wort Cordiel Idacy Commonwealth of Georgia Tebp

Brown comments on Hart candidacy and Perry

Governor Brown declined to comment on Judge Hart’s governor bid saying Hart and Perry are excellent men and either would lead the state well. He noted Perry had retired from the race and he had no decision on opening headquarters. Later reports said Kimball House rooms once used by Brown were reserved for two months, though Brown knew nothing of it.

Brown Judge Hart B. H. Perry Perry Kim‘ball

Hart enters Georgia governor race from farming and law

John C. Hart lawman and stock raiser of Union Point Greene County announced his candidacy for governor. A former judge and chief legal adviser to the state administration, Hart has long roots in the state and farms cattle near his birthplace. He succeeded Boykin Wright as attorney general on October 25, 1902 after Wright replaced J. M. Torrell. Hart plans to leverage his public service and farming background amid an uncertain gubernatorial field.

John C. Hart Georgia State Administcrion Boykin Wright Wright Candler J. M. Torrell Hart Comulgee Airguit Green, Morgan Jasper Jones Wilkingon Baldwin Laurens Brown Smith Judge Hart Union Point Greene County Virginia

First Bale Sold For 50 Cents A Pound In New York

The first bale of the cotton crop of 10-11 was sold at auction in New York at 50 cents per pound, net proceeds for charity. Weighing about 416 pounds from Hidalgo County Texas, the bale was classified good middling. It had previously sold in Houston on June 23 for 375 and was shipped here to be auctioned in Liverpool after today.

New York Hidalgo County Texas Houston Liverpool

Kentuckian uses gun to protect wife in Paducah murder

Paducah Ky June 27 John Gibson was shot and killed at Mrs Jones residence by James Jones who says he acted to protect Mrs Jones after Gibson frightened her and threatened to shoot Jones. Jones was arrested charged with willful murder.

Paducah John Gibson James Jones

Field glass for mountain or seashore suggested

A brief Pine County advertiser notes that a field glass suitable for mountain or seashore enhances pleasure and invites readers to ask someone who has tried it. The notice cites Water Ballard Op. Real Co at The Peachtree in Atlanta as the ad source.

Water Ballard Op

High Water Mark of Billion Dollars in Federal Expenditures

Washington reports total appropriations for the latest congressional session reached 1.027 billion dollars. Representatives Tawney and Livingston differ on whether this marks a new high, with Livingston condemning military spending as draining tax revenue for war and neglecting citizens’ needs.

L. F. Livingston Washington Congress House Appropriations Committee Representative Tawney Representative Livingston Georgia Tawney Livingston

John C Hart enters gubernatorial race in Ga

Judge Hart announces he will run for governor, citing duty to the state and friendship for both candidates. Greene County and Ocmulgee circuit supporters predict strong backing, with Hart viewed as conservative and capable. Greensboro Herald Journal editor endorses the candidacy, noting local enthusiasm.

Atlanta Hart Hesaye Ba Dans Greene County John J. DP. Williams Greensboro Herald-Journal Greensboro

State Democratic Rules on Governor Race Proration

County plans implement majority or prorated votes in convention. If no county majority, votes split per candidate’s share. counties with majorities yield full delegate weight. New rules affect governor, state officers, judges and solicitors general. convention called for Sept 1910 in Atlanta with counties doubled in voting power.

State Democratic Executive Committee Tany Delegatte General Assembly State Executive Committee Democratic Executive Friends State House Supreme Superior Court Supreme and Appellate Hurt Hae County Democratic Executive Committee Atlanta

Close Poll 18 Taken On Race For Governor

In a Southern rain era report aboard train No. 10 between Atlanta and Macon, 67 qualified voters were polled on gubernatorial candidates. Hoke Smith received 24 votes, Joe Brown 1, Edward Walker 1, with 1 noncommittal.

Atlanta Macon Hoke Smith Joe Brown Edward Walker

Trial of E. E. Powell Begins at Warrenton

The trial of E. E. Powell a Halifax NC merchant charged with murdering Chief of Police Dunn of Warrenton began in Warrenton NM under a change of venue ordered by Judge Ward. Powell shot the police chief on March 4 and wounded ex State Senator Travis and State Representative Kitchin a brother of Governor Kitchin and Congressman Elichin.

Warrenton E. E. Powell Halifax N. C Dunn Ward Powell Travis Kitcbin Kitchin Elichin

Negro Slaying in Lanier's Quarter Sparks Death

In Dubbo Georgia on June 27 W B Troup fatally shot Win Huff during a quarrel at a house inhabited by a Negro woman. Huff died almost instantly. Troup surrendered to authorities after hiring an attorney and was jailed by Judge John S Adams.

Dubbo W. B. Troup Win Huff Lanier Froup Huff Fin Troup John S- Adame Nerf Flanders

Train Robbers Loot Ogden Passenger Train

Three bandits robbed an Oregon Short Line train at Five Points near Ogden Utah after stopping the locomotive with torpedoes. About 100 passengers were robbed and assaulted as the bandits searched the cars. lawmen pursued them.

Ogden Utah Oregon Short Line Rheritt Wilson Posse 1S Second Street Evadion — Reat N. BD Franklin Finilin Joan Hutchans Williams Kirkwood Mia

Southern Railway Round Trip Fair to Boston

A daily service from June 26 to July 12 offers a round trip fare of 34 dollars and 95 cents to Boston. Reservations or inquiries can be made by calling Main 142 or Main 4142.

Boston Southern Railway

Russian youth arson suspect seeks flames walk through fire

Jacob Gladman, a young Russian arrested on arson charges in Los Angeles on a July 27 report, claimed he burned Mrs. T. B. Foote's residence to enjoy walking through flames with burned feet as a lunacy commission prepared to examine him.

Los Angeles Cal Jane Jacob Gladman T. B. Foote Glatman

Wright to Meet Wilding in Wimbledon Final

Wright of Derton advances in the all England family championship by defeating A F and secures a semifinal spot. He will face New Zealander A F Wilding, who was a Davis Trophy co-holder last year, in the Wimbledon final.

Wright Wilding Wimbledon England Metropolitan Manhattan Lieut Pinkerton Caruso Sharpless Scotti Trajan Victor Victor Talking Machine Co Camden N.J Victor Records

Walker Calls Hart Entry Aids State Political Concerns

Boward J Walker in a statement welcomes Attorney General Hart entering the governor race. He says Hart's bid will help improve the state's political climate by breaking up feudalistic antagonism between candidates and allow Walker to run a calm, business-like campaign for development of state resources.

Boward J. Walker John c. Hart Smith Brown Mr. Wart Edward H. Walker

Postmasters Appointed in Georgia Towns and Counties

Washington June 27 Special reports postmasters appointed in Georgia. Biltch Bulloch county replaces J D Lane who resigned. Hover Spalding county and F C Glazier in place of S F Glazier removed. Robert B Bemery named rural carrier at Hawkinsville on route 8.

Georgia Postal News Washington Biltch Bulloch County O Lane J. D. Lane Hover Spalding County F.C. Glazier S F. Glazier Robert B. Bemery Hawkinsville

Pullman Observation Cars Inaugurated On Seaboard

Seaboard announces inauguration of electric lighted observation and drawing room sleepers on the New York Birmingham Memphis fast trains. Effective June 27 trains leave New York 11 45 a m for Birmingham and Memphis 6 36 p m. City Ticket Office 88 Peachtree.

Seaboard New York Birmingham-Memphis Washington Birmingham Memphis Peachtree

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