Toombs County Voters Endorse Clark Howell Loyal Support
Toombs County voters express assured loyalty to Clark Howell as their preferred Democratic candidate in local coverage.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
1
Toombs County voters express assured loyalty to Clark Howell as their preferred Democratic candidate in local coverage.
Special report details Clark Howell's visit to Lyons and Toombs county as he meets voters and defends his record against charges of disenfranchisement. The event draws local leaders, lawyers, and residents who praise Howell while addressing the Smith Watson deal controversy.
A city council committee discussed and adopted a civil service ordinance amendment that delays effective date until April 2 1907 unless the police resign en masse. The substitute by Alderman Quillian preserves current officer status but ties election to the board of police commissioners.
Former Birmingham editor J D Ells died of heart failure at 4 PM, just after his landmark victory leading the Alabama Christian Advocate. The issue includes Associate Justice John C Anderson pleading guilty to intoxication at Chief Justice McClellan’s funeral, prompting wide state reaction.
Russia views King Edward’s approaching visit as a hopeful sign that Germany and France may reach accord. Diplomatic circles expect foreign powers to push delegates toward settlement. The crisis is seen as vast with France believed to have broad support for polling Morecca’s majority plan to force a conference vote and expose Germany’s claim of a minority view. The report notes Brannen case details from Anniston and Barrow areas with partial telegram notes and unclear connections to the conference.
Jackson Ga March 1 special The democratic executive committees of Butts County met and set May 16 as the primary date for county officers and a representative They adopted a resolution excluding all but registered white democrats from voting in the primary A copy from Spalding County was defeated in Sumter Americas Ga Sumter court will nominate In a white democratic primary they legislative representative and county officers March 2 The executive committee determined this morning Representative James Taylor seeks reelection as do county officials and the three weeks campaign will be spirited.
Washington action centers on an army appropriation bill and Foraker measure to mark Confederate graves in the north. Underwood proposes a three member Confederate memorial commission. Williams supports the aim while Senate leaders indicate broad backing. The amendment is defeated and discussions turn to immediate enactment of the Foraker bill.
Washington on March 1, the preliminary trial of Mell 4 Alex Adkins and Mr Besjomip opened before Judge Hardeman. Mrs Aiken testified that Mell and Alex Adkins were seen in a car with curtains up, discussed plans to kill Benjamin, and that two shotguns were found wrapped in an overcoat. Witnesses placed them near Alex Adkins home the afternoon of the incident. The proceedings focused on alleged complicity and the motive tied to Benjamin.
Election reports from Muscogee County detail quiet balloting with about a thousand voters casting ballots. Officials note smooth operation at six precincts, with the Democratic ticket performing well and Catmere winning reelection as representative.
A Senate discussion shows opponents of a railroad rate bill near defeat if the measure remains unamended. The White House indicated no help for amendment moves, while a Doraker amendment on judicial review and statehood debates stir party lines. Senate polls hint the Philippine tariff bill and San Domingo treaty fate hinge on votes, with adjournment likely in May.
Gov refuses interference in Wade Oliver case. Oliver, described as a nervous derer, is scheduled to hang in Evergreen tomorrow, with Montgomery Alabama listed as the location and March 1 as the starting date.
Weather outlook across regions shows Georgia fair and warmer with showers in the northern area. Eastern Florida and Western Florida expect fresh southerly winds. Mississippi and Alabama show showers Friday and Saturday with cooler air and stronger south winds. Tennessee and Kentucky forecast fair in the east, showers in the west with rain and cooler temperatures. Data from various stations indicate temperature highs and lows, mean temperatures, and precipitation figures.
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