Straw ballot results for governor on trains and in towns
A straw ballot conducted May in multiple Georgia locations shows Hoke Smith leading Joe Brown on trains and at stations with figures such as 87 to 360 in some runs, while totals from several polls and editors illustrate strong Smith support and ongoing efforts to tally votes across towns including Worth, Athens, and Vienna. Names cited include Hoke Smith, Joe Brown, Groover, and Vinson, with multiple polling sites and dates in early May.
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Buulmse
Siuk
Alhooun
Owsky
B&b
Chomsky
Imia
Gvanor
Ju Brown
Hoke Smith
Rene Ca
Coa Hodson Raleizh Bolt
Yase
Tone Smith
Watson Bhomson
Hk Smith
Harnett
Washington
Granswick
Strom Vnien
Jake
Wedneway Ie
Cray
Toray
Atule
Worth
Lyke
Columbus
Smith
Minchinton
Dhaing
Tridas
Joe
Atlantic Coast
Joe Brown
Eol Turner
Ta - Eol Veazey
Constitution
Gud Tor
Brown
Vary Veares Greane Co
Georgin
Talluink Tajia Railwas
Liddle
Rabun
Guy Lavik
Hole Smith
Toe Brown
Welr
Athens
Omiacit Pollet Thea
Onife
Campaign view from rival headquarters amid primary heat
Report describes rival campaign operations as governors, managers, and volunteers mobilize across Georgia. Governor Sniu travels from Augusta to Savannah Vidalia Carrollton Newnan Rome, while headquarters in Savannah renew scene with 20 to 30 stenographers compiling pamphlets and letters. Campaign totals rise as Brown allies in Drowns and Smith handle growing correspondence, callers, and delegations, with confidence he will win nomination.
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Sniu
Aga
Augusta
Rithmund
Gaas
Savannah
Thesdas
Vidalia Frureday
Carrollton
Newnan
Rome
Hie
Stemer Kmers
Tetmeen
Hirman James Ll.anderson
Ate
Drowns
Foe Brown
Tsolummons
Jet Smith
Brown
Browns
Joe Brown
Mr Smith
Near beer debate stalls as council split on licensing
City council fails to act on near beer measure and sends all near beer ordinances to a special committee. Tax plan proposes a $300 license tax for near beers with Sunday closing and sale restrictions, while Harman pushes a $900 cap and stricter controls. Barber school licenses questioned, with Smith seeking a $200 license. other changes include dog peddling license at $200 and a $1780 watershed oil payment. discussion notes church union concerns on Sunday sales.
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Matt Mead
Pabst Mead “Miller Beer
Harman
Harmans
Attock
Neat Beer
Counci
Smith
Quillan
Divorce Granted Jackson Wife Cannot Marry Again
Renfroe Jackson was granted total divorce from Marian Speer Jackson in the superior court with Judge Pendleton presiding. His disabilities were removed, but not hers, allowing Jackson to remarry while Mrs Jackson cannot until her disabilities are removed. The case caused a sensation given both parties were prominent in Indiana.
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Renfroe Jackson
Marian Speer Jackson
Jandge Pendleton
Robbers Dynamite Safes in Fitzgerald Bank Office
In Fitzgerald on May 1 a bold yeggmen gang dynamited the safe at the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic office and looted the cash drawer and ticket closet. They then attacked the Seaboard Air Line office, broke into the safe car and ticket closet, taking money before fleeing. Sheriff Fountain and deputies pursue the robbers, believed linked to a recent regional spree.
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Fitzgerald
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad
Seaboard Ale Line
Thia
Seaboard Air Line
Sherr Fountain
Campaign to Fight Tuberculosis In Public Schools
State tuberculosis campaign proceeds with Walter Cramp chairing a school district committee. Subcommittees will study disease in public schools and lead adult consumption fights. Cramp plans for countywide outreach and education.
Peach Growers Hear Tomorrow On Crop Outlook
Georgia Peach Growers Association will meet at the New Kimball to discuss peach crop prospects and ripening fruit handling. Georgia railroad commission asks roads for crop reports and plans for refrigeration and shipment, amid 19th century rulings on liability and car duties. The cold spell damaged trees and Elberta varieties, causing peach drop and market distribution concerns.
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Georgia Peach Growers Association
New Kimball
Railroad Commission of Georgia
General Assembly
Interstate Commerce Commission
Elbertas
Health Resorts for Tuberculosis Victims Highlight Compassion
A letter from L. Parry of Atlanta urges compassion for consumptives and promotes humane TB care. It argues against shunning sufferers and calls for sanatoriums or dedicated facilities at mountain resorts, improving hotel policies, and public awareness to balance health protection with care and reintegration.
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Doctor Falsh
Oy Tami
Tomay
Ixeas
Amum
Plas
L. Parry Aoomt
Court Housetlanta
Atlanta
Debris Clearing Under Way After Atlanta Fire
Four score of men began work in the burnt district of Atlanta clearing debris and removing walls after the 81280000 blaze that swept Nelson Forsyth Mitchell street and Madison avenue early Friday. Insurers are settling losses as foundations are prepared for новый structures including a larger Terminal Hotel and Marion Annex. Debris removal and safety work continue while plans for replacements are refined and construction begins once claims are settled.
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S M Inman
Atlanta
Nelson
Forsyth Mitchell Street
Madigan Avenue
Terminal
Mitchell Street
Madison Avenue
Marion Annex
Inman
James L. Dickey
Mr Inman
Schlesinger and Hischberg
Dabney H Scoville
Marlon Annex
Atlanta Brewing & Ives Company
Albert Steiner
President of Steel Plant Attends Tech Night School
Thomas K Glenn, president of Atlanta Steel Hoop Co and former Georgia Railway manager, has enrolled as a Georgia Tech night student in chemistry. The Atlanta leader, paid about $20000 annually, aims to understand every plant department and rise to be proficient in metallurgy amid his demanding duties.
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Steel Plant
TECH
Thomas K Glenn
Atlanta Steel Hoop Company
Georgia Railway and Electric Company
Georgha
Glenn
Atlanta
Will Glenn
Georgia School of Technology
Chemstry
Matheson
Man Found Dead on railroad near Palmetto Georgia
The body of Fingh Cochran aged 21 was found on the Atlanta and West Point railway tracks near Palmetto. Officials believe he was shot and placed on the tracks, three trains may have passed over him, on a curve unseen by the engineer. He leaves a mother two brothers and a sister.
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Palmetto
Palmetto Ga
Fingh Cochran
Atlanta and
West Point
Atlanta
Cochran
Jack Johnson
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