Georgia Domestication Bill and Railroads Face Key Debate
Speech recounts the 1898 1900 1902 battles over a Georgia Domestication bill. It highlights corporate lobbying by Southern railroad interests, editorials in The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution, and supports abolishing free passes. Mentions Hoke Smith and James Howell and the bill’s mixed legislative fate through 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Journal
James
Atlanta Constitution
Hoke Smith
Campelsa
Georg @ia
O.o Lawn of
Georgia
Avery Road
Georgian
Representatives
Committee of Lawyers of the House
House of Representatives
Smith
Southern Railroad
Howell
Guerry
Ag the Teaultoth
Senate
General Assembly
Journal
Secretary
House
Ames
Railroad and Corpporation
Monticello
Mr. Smith
Saudth
Trom
Bowd
Tle
Anis
Atlanta
Ito
State of
Wallstreet
Prin
Clark Howell
Political clash over reform bills and era of entrenched power
A speaker argues against Governor Smith and allies, accusing them of political opportunism on railroad commissioner elections and anti-lobby fights. He cites past stances on free passes and Hardwick disfranchisement, praising Dupont Guerry and Dupont Guerry era reformers, and denouncing what he calls the plutocracy opposed by Smith and Howell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoke Smith
House of Representatives
Dupont Guerry
Pructocracy
Mr. Smith
Mr. Howell
Mr. Russell
Plutocracy
Joseph M. Terrell
Hamilton McWhorter
Smith
Terrell
Supreme Court
McWhorter
Howell
Russell
Guerry
Corporation
Hall
Hardwick
Atlanta Journal
Cure for Fits on Trial Elkin-Watson Ad
A dated newspaper promotion offers Duxir Kosine as a cure for epilepsy and similar nervous conditions. It guarantees a full refund if no lasting cure is seen, with price listed as 1.50 and mail order availability from Elkin-Watson Drug Co in Atlanta, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkin-Watson
Elii-Watson Drug Co
Elkin-Watson Drug Co
Kostne Fo
Washington, D
Hikin-Watson Drug Co
Peachtres
Marletta Sts
Lanta
White Supremacy Rallies Against Hoke Smith Bid
A speaker denounces Georgia political changes, arguing the 1900 era fought to keep negro power in check and condemning Hoke Smith. He claims the proposed constitutional amendment would enfranchise many blacks via literacy tests, warns judges and election managers risk, and asserts white supremacy is vital. He targets leaders, urging Georgia voters to resist distractions from Wall Street influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Siaith
Igard
South
Hoke Smith
Sage
Doctors Become Poorer as Life Grows Longer
In Milwaukee Dr W H Washburn claims life length has risen four years in a decade and doctors are poorer. He cites reduced Milwaukee doctors bills by 1902 and a national annual saving of 380000000, attributed to longer life and Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey praised as a renewer of youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Washburn
Milwauke
Ufe
United States
Duffy
Milwaukee
Winskey
Kryptok Eye Glasses Sold in Georgia By Name Brand
An ad notes Kryptok Eye Glasses made by Jne L. Mome & Songs in Georgia and unavailable elsewhere in Atlanta. It promotes Kryptok Invisible Bifocals with prismatic action for the ocular muscles, urging readers to inquire at 42 MN Broad Street Prudential building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jne L. Mome
Georgia
Atlanta
Broad Street
Prudential Building
New Chandeliers Broken Sets Offered at $5 Each
We offer a selection of all new chandelier designs in broken sets a three light and a two light pattern at a single price of five dollars for ten days. Some patterns cost us three times that amount. Come early before they are gone as these won't last at this price.
Annual opening of Haynes and Melnchamp Jewelers event
The store at 3% Whitehall Street invites the public to its annual opening on Tuesday afternoon and evening November 1 from 4:30 to 6:30 and 8:00 to 10:00. Music will accompany the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haynes & Melnchamp, Jewelers
Whitehall Street
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