Views of the gubernatorial campaign in Georgia
Letters to the editor argue over Governor Hoke Smith's stance on cotton, capital, and state policy. They accuse him of political pretense, question his handling of state cotton sales, and urge support for Joseph M. Brown citing prosperity, railroads, and foreign capital.
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Constitution
Smith Ma
Hia
Marietta
Rifenton
Georgia
Carpenter
Joseph M. Brown
Hoke &Mith
Hoke Smith
E Balleva
Smith
Tam
Brown
Railronda
Atlanta
Rhode Island
Buford
Bureau of Commerce and Labor
Little Joe
G. W Thompson
Aeldo
Arerladen
Trafic
Hig
Madison
Capetalue
Savannah River
South Carolina
Smek
Questions to Seab Wright That He Has Not Answered
A long lettered critique targets Seab Wright for not answering questions about Governor Hoke Smith and his foes. It cites speeches at the Grand Opera House on April 17 and critiques Smith’s record on prohibition, railroads, education, and alleged corruption, urging voters to back Joseph Brown. Atlanta, May 29, 1908.
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Seab Wright
Seaborn Wright
Oroneum
Hoke Smith
Mr Smith
Grand Opera House
Joesph Y
Brown
Chattanooga
Georgia
Joseph B Brown
Little Joe Brown
Southern Baptist Seminary
A. F. Afiisht
Smith
Wright
Mr. Smith
Yellowmane Kit
Wyoming
Plains
Atlante
Fulton
Hiquor
Mer Smith
Tom Watson
Joe Brown
Railroad Commission
Joe
Neen
Little Joe
Mr. Wright
Br Smith
Bing
Wight
Guuge Hilyer
Fuller Calloway
Judge Hines
Terrell
Atlanta
Hhe Goveenor
How Commission Plays the Game of Politics
Analyzes actions of the railroad commission in Albany and Dougherty County. Questions timing and political influence surrounding orders to restore two Albany to Americus passenger schedules. Mentions Governor Smith, Councilman Terrell, and political pressures shaping transport policy during a June primary fight.
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Kaliter
Va Tiel
Comalesion
Guyt McLendon
Albany
Central Railroad
Americus
Dougherty County
Joseph M. Brown
Railroad Commission
W. H. Terrell
Atlanta
bDody
Georgia Railway and Electric Company
A Bit of Jewelry Brings Distinctive Brooches for Sale
A dealer promises distinct and high quality jewelry with brooches ranging from a couple of dollars to hundreds. Proudly offering to show items anytime.
Comer Rejoices In Education Push Across Alabama
Montgomery May 30 Special Governor Comerexpresses pride in aiding Alabama schools across all departments. He expects a university building to bear his name and lauds education, temperance, and states rights in his administration. The piece covers legislative funding, minimum-term education debates, agricultural schools, rural farm clubs, and soil surveys as part of ongoing educational advancement.
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Montgomery
Ale
Comer
Tuscaloosa
Povernor Comer
Qarry
Guinness
Gunnels
Gunnele
TW. Hin
Mr. Gunnels
Code Commission
J J Mayfield
Agricultural Schools
Congress
Wilkinson
House
Pitt
Alabama Agricultural Schools
Boye Farm Club
Wiktinson
General Educational Board
Campaten
Hobson
Wikinson
Boya
Poraille
Jaira
J. Doster
University of Alabama
Grenier
Jess
Commonwealth
Rattlesnake Bite Fatal At Kentucky Theater Cafe
Charles Conn a 27 year old traveling salesman from Lexington died after a rattlesnake bite in the cafe of the Mary Anderson theater in Toulsville. He boasted of handling the reptile from an exhibition case and was bitten twice, becoming unconscious within minutes and dying after being taken to a hospital.
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Charles Comm Mead
Toulsville
Charles Conn
Maxon
Lexington
Mary Anderson Theater
Conn
Civil Engines
Arizona
Will Camp at Chickamauga with Alabama Guard
Adjutant General Bibb Graves announced that three infantry regiments and a battalion will go into camp for ten days with the regular army at Chickamauga. General I W Clarke of Birmingham will command. About 2500 men will participate at a total cost near 50000 dollars.
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Alabama National Guard
Montgomery
Ala
Bibb Graves
Chickamauga
I. W. Clarke
Birmingham
Comand
Concert at Ponca de Leon directed by J P Matthaiessen
An afternoon program at Ponca de Leon features conductor J P Matthaiessen with a long list of orchestral works and selections from Verdi Gounod Flotow Maillert and more including overtures waltzes marches and medleys. The offerings include My Maryland Wagner excerpts and operatic numbers with intermission and a cornet solo by H G Wood among others.
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Tne
Ponca de Leon
J. P. Matthaissen
Maryland
Overtura
Stradelia
Flotow
Bancon
A Albright
Tranhos
van Aletyue
Luders
Herbert
Tobant
Wood
Maillert
Cornet
H. G. Wood Bextet
Contestil
the Chief
O'Fare
Herbridge
Walter McElreath Emerges as Leading Fulton County Legislation Candidate
Walter McElreath, a Fulton County lawyer with deep county roots and strong debate skills, is seen as the front runner for the Georgia legislature in the upcoming primary. Supporters cite his legal experience, broad public service, and conservative yet firm convictions as key strengths for representing Fulton County and its economic interests.
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Walter McElreath
Legianlature
McElreath
General Assembly
Fulton County
Fulton
Georgia
Bar ' Hie Jn
Robert B. Lee
Confederate Veterans of
Atlanta
Beat Mountain
Cobb County
Powder Springs
Lost Mountain
Washington and Lee University
South
Washington Literary Society
Savannah
Macon
Columbus
Brunswick
Peters
Eitv
America
Spartanburg
Carroll
Douglas County
John McFlreath
Walter Mcblreath
McFireath
Walter McEireath
MceHacherna
McKinleys
Old Rock River
Stewards
McHireath
Fourth Ward
Young Men's Democratic League
Ife
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Comenvasion
Mr. Brown
Joseph H. Jobnson
Adtlanta
MeLongi
Maier & Berkele
Alabama
Comer’s
Betjeman
Bir. Smith
Gmuth
J.T. Tolley
Will
Ponce DE Leon
Lehae
Oura
Rountree
Z. Furner
Mgr
Whitehall
Victor
Qur
B. M. Woolley
Atlanta, Ga
Tallulah Falls
Cantler
Forsyth
Sts
Imperial Chemical Company
Johnson City, Tennessee
Alan
Ralph
Ralph Smith
Alan Rogers
Stubbeytoc’s
Judge Stubbey
Lovem & Co
UNCLE
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