Smith Speaks at Jefferson Georgia Campaign Remarks
Governor Hoke Smith spoke to a large Jefferson crowd about campaign reforms and his policy record. He was introduced by Colonel W. C. Turner and left for Commerce to continue speeches at 6:30 announced to about four hundred attendees. The event followed a shorter stop there and noted other county voters in attendance.
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Jefferson
Hoke Smith
Jefferacn
J. 4
D. Mahaffey
Smith
Coronel
Commerce
W. A Stevenson
Gov'enor
National Monetary Commission Created by Senate
The Senate adopted a joint resolution to form the National Monetary Commission, nine senators and nine representatives, to study banking and currency laws and advise on needed changes. Aldrich noted banking and currency conferees failed to unite, but the commission may begin work immediately with adjournment looming.
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Washington
Senate
Ajvision
Aldrich Trow
Committee On Finance
National Monetary Commission
House
United States
Congress
Aldrich
Es Congress
Commission
Brandegee
Entry List Grows as Law and Order League Names Candidates
Savannah Ga May 21 Special The Law and Order League adds FR Cain attorney to the legislature ticket and 3 J Carolan for tax receiver. Democratic entry closes with 87 names remaining. Legislature contenders include Joseph McCarthy Randolph Anderson Lawrence Gagen Cain and Dempsey. Judge Charlton faces Evang for superior court bench. Hartridge Travis and Gordon Saussy seek solicitor general.
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Chatham
Savannah
Law and Order League
FR. Cain
J. Carolan
League
Joseph McCarthy
J. Randolph Anderson
A. &. Lawrdnen
S. N. Gagen
TR Cain
W. J. Dempsey
W. G. Chariton
James F. Evang
Superior Court
Tacefer
W., C. Hartridge
Charlton
R. J. ‘Travis
Gordon, Saussy
Jenkins Indicted by Lowndes Grand Jury
Lowndes county grand jury returned a true bill against W. D. Jenkins head of the W. D. Jenkins Lumber Company charged with obtaining several thousand dollars through forged shipper’s receipts. Jenkins left for northern cities about two months ago, believed in Chicago now. wife and child have gone to relatives in a northern state. The suspected amount ranges from six to nine thousand dollars.
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Lowndes
Jenkins
Chicago
Regulars Sweep Track Events At Fort Screven Camp
Savannah Ga May 2 Special Regulars dominated track events yesterday at Fort Screven with soldiers and national guard units competing. Amateurs blamed lack of acclimation while citizen soldiers practiced with big guns, as subcaliber drills continued at the camp.
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Savannah
Fort Screven
National Guard
Atlantic Ocean
New Court House Started in Grady County
Cairo Ga May 21 special J W work on Grady county s court house has begun. The contractors J B Carr Co of Atlanta have Mr Carr on the ground giving personal attention. The work will be pushed forward as fast as possible and will bring relief to residents after delays in arranging the project.
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Seady County
Willoom
Splenaid
Cairo
J—W
Grady County
Court House
J. B. Carr & Co
Atlanta
Carr
Cedar Town wins Alabama Georgia firemen tourney laurels
Cedar Town Georgia carried off the laurels at the final day contests in Birmingham. The team trained hard and by duties they captured the two horse wagon straight away in record times 38 seconds. Striplin of Talladega was elected president of the association with next year’s meeting in Talladega. Other officers elected were H S Lanier of Rome vice president and Frank Mahey of Walton secretary.
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Birmingham
Ala
Cedartown
Striplin
Talladega
H. S. Lanier
Rome
Frank Mahey
Waiton
Livingston's Record as Atlanta Politician in Reconstruction Era
The piece recounts postwar Southern turmoil, focusing on Lon Livingston's political rise with the Farmers' Alliance, his alleged betrayals to Wall Street and the railroad lobby, and his long tenure in Congress. It portrays him as a calculating figure whose loyalties shifted from Democrats to independents and indicates public criticism of his ties and actions during reconstruction.
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Republican Party
Thad Stevens
Charleae Sumner
South
Lom
Aghtioghe Democratic Party
Livingston
Farmers’ Alliance
The
Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta Journal
Burke
Lon Livingston
Auanta
Congress
Ts Natura
Georg
Alliance
Farmera
Wall Street
Georgia
Calhoun
Senate
McCune
Pat Calhoun
C. W. McCune
Atlanta
San
James B. Weaver
Mary Eden
Lance
Gideon
People's Party
Eivingston
Southern’ Railroad
T Hoe
Mayson
DeKalb
Clayton
Douglas
Fulton
Southern Bell records rise in 1908 tax returns
The Southern Bell Telephone Company filed tax returns with Comptroller General W. A. Wright showing a $113,729 increase over 1907. Total 1908 returns are $4,015,728, up from $3,200,000 in 1907, with a franchise valued at $1,039,611. Only Atlantic Coast Line shows a comparable gain. other firms largely report declines of 6 to 25 percent.
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Southern Bell Telephone Company
W. A. Wright
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Southern Hell
Episcopal Diocesan Council Elects Officers In Alabama
The Diocesan Council of the Episcopal Church of Alabama elected officers and reviewed standing committees showing the diocese in excellent condition. James G. Ginn was reelected secretary Rose Cochran treasurer EC Andrews registrar R H Dobbs listening aide Pelham Agee chancellor. Birmingham chosen as next meeting site for May 1909 with Church of the Advent invited. The council adopted a goal to make the next diocesan year exceptionally memorable.
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Episcopal Church of Alabama
Hunteville
Ala
Birmingham
Church of the Advent
Council
Grady County Schools Plan Medal Recitation Contest
In Cairo on Friday May 224 schools of Grady county will contest for a gold medal offered by local supporters. A student who wins the best recitation will receive a medal, with another prize to the delivery contributor. The School Improvement Club hosts a noon dinner and several addresses on education by speakers.
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Cairo
Grady County
Shot Brother Out of a Tree in Clermont
In Clermont Georgia on May 21 a 7 year old son of F L Turner was killed by his 12 year old brother Johnnie. The boys were playing with a shotgun hoping the younger would fall from a tree. The gun had been unloaded then reloaded and fired into the child’s heart. The Turner family is prominent locally.
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Clermont
Shettle
FL M. Turner
Johnnie
Terway
Mr. Turner
Gainesville
Platts Mae Loses Her Suit in Family Affair
Continues on page one as Mae Platt, about to wed Mrs Jane Way, faces attempts by her fiancé and his father to destroy letters. A witness recalls destroying most letters to suppress scandal while Mae Wood sought to communicate during Christmas with the senator’s former valet Rowland overhearing the exchange at the office.
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Janeway
Rowland
Lyc
Mins Wood
Pialatitt
Abe
Mae Wood
Trial ends as defense rests in Platt libel case
A deposition by Alice Davis and testimony from Delancey Nicoll reveal alleged plots by Miss Wood in 1903 to hire Davis to scrutinize Senator Platts Washington movements. Handwriting expert T.C. Platt case details question the marriage certificate and signatures. Wood contradicts Nicoll on the certificate as defense rests.
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Father
Washington
Alice Davis
Mise Wood
Miss Davis
Senator Flattx
Miss Wood
Senator Platt
Tanehe
Willam J. Kingley
T. C. Platt
New York
Edward W. Rice
Mist Wood
Nicoll
O/Gorman
Ness
Railroads Move Corn to Break Chicago Corner
Chicago May 21 A sensation on the board of trade as the Chicago Burlington and Quincy issued orders to traffic superintendents to speed loading of corn. The aim is to push corn to the local market and break the corner held by James A Patten.
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Chicago
Chicago’ Board of Trade
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
James A. Patteny
Woman Fined for Perjury in 1901 Court Case
Miss Mae Wood was found guilty of perjury by Justice O Gorman after testimony questioning a alleged marriage to a man who allegedly failed to provide support. Bail set at 8000 dollars, she was jailed in the Tombs pending grand jury action. District Attorney Jerome promised speedy presentation to the grand jury.
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Agren
Miss Wood
Stanchfield
Justice O'Gorman
Mae
le Barbier
Mauhausa Hotel
Mae c. Wood Prattt
Tombs
Woman's Department
Bell
Atorney Jerome
O'Gorman
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