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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1906
Page
5
Montgomery September 1 Special The Democratic primary spawns intrigue over cabinet and judiciary changes. Governor nominee Comer draws support while race leaders consider new appointments to railroad and commission posts. Bankhead’s strategic campaign, long odds on colleagues, and Montgomery county support shape looming shifts in adjutant general, comptroller, and supreme court plans as officials weigh vacancies and transfers.
Columbia September 1 special reports from the democratic primary Tuesday show Martin Ansel of Greenville slightly increasing his lead for governor over Richard I Manning of Quanter sac og. With 78 000 votes cast out of possibly 80 000, Ansel leads Manning 31 978 to 18 807, followed by lease 12 981 Brunson 7 30 Sloan 2 428 McMullen 1 811 A Jones 707 and Hd wards SA I. Lyon leads for attorney general with 30 885, Ragdale 29 11 mans 6 486. R B McCown elected secretary of state, A W Jones reelected comptroller general, J Loyd elected adjutant general, and Wharton Sullivan expected to run for railroad commissioner. Tilman still influential but dispensary support waning, while Ansel’s candidacy is highlighted and a second primary possible. Sketch of Martin Ansel details birth Charlestown S C December 12 1660 and career in Greenville including legislature and cir cuit judge bid.
The article outlines expected changes in state offices as J. C. Adams vacates his post and others consider successors. Potential appointees include Captain G. F. Bedberry and Judge W. F. Wilkinson, with Governor Jelka involved. J. Kirk Jackson may remain private secretary as the search continues for a state auditor replacement and secretary of state transition details unfold.
A compact advertisement proclaims that neglecting kidneys leads to disease and promotes BOW EN LITHIA WATER as a solution. It urges readers to call Phones 1086 to order a case today.
Dawson Ga September Special The official ballot for judges and solicitors of the superior court received by Chairman Yeomans. returnees not yet in but correct as far as it goes. Atlanta Circuit Judges: E. Way, TP, BL Seabrook, R. W. Sheppard, J. Horman, L. Kenan. Augusta Circuit Judge: Al Ham. Brunswick Circuit Judges: T. A Parker. Chattahoochee Circuit Judge: Lite. First Circuit Judge: EY J. Bate. Tallapoosa Circuit Judge: A. L. Bartlett. P. WH Edwards. Northeastern Circuit Judge: J 3. Kimasy. Patua Circuit Judge: WoC War. Southern Circuit Judge: RG Smith. Coniete Circuit Judges: Ho Larson. F Hi. WO Whipple. M E Land. Solelier Du Tay. W F George. EF H Williams. Macon Circuit Judge: WH Felton. H A Mathew. Rome Circuit Judge: Moses Wright.
Fort Teavenworth Kansas September 1 a courtmartial will sit to try First Lieutenant J A Brockman Seventeenth Infantry a Georgia native and member of the infantry and cavalry school The War Department has had trouble getting replies from officers and those who have been obstinate are said to face court martial The Brockman case is the first of this kind to be tried here Coal Miners on Strike London September 1 The col miners of the Thematy valley in Wales will strike today against employing nonunion men.
Georgia lumberman Gress responds to Mrs. Gress's divorce suit filed in Fulton County. He recalls a prior settlement offer of 26,600 and states the case will be fought to a finish in Fulton superior court. He specifies ties to Berrien and Charlton counties and notes a summer home in New Jersey. The hearing on the $38,000 injunction deposit is set for the November term.
Serious interruption to cotton traffic at New Orleans as longshoremen end a three year tat strike after failures by stavedores and ship owners to sign a new contract. Negotiations continue with a demand to adjust working rules rather than pay, while city authorities may intervene to avert further disruption.
The Congregation of the Society of Jesus in Rome met to elect a new superior for the order following the late Father Martin. They adjourned after readings of the minutes and the plan for the Jesuit direction were reviewed, with Father Freddi delivering a eulogy and presenting Baltimore work reports. In Baltimore, butchers began a nine hour day with no pay cut, while a few workers concessions allowed limited extra slaughter hours, yet overall firm business declined.
A profile of Henry B. Gray, Alabama lieutenant governor nominee, detailing his Georgia birth, Atlanta upbringing, and early career at The Constitution. It covers his journalism start, Birmingham Age-Herald stint, banking leadership, and public service roles in Jefferson County and Atlanta politics, highlighting his rise as a strong political influencer and his marriage to Heath Martin.
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