Campaign snippets blur the 1908 race and party fund talk
A garbled Atlantic political collage references Democratic fund contributions, Taft and Hughes, Georgia politics, and a string of campaign quips. It notes Tariff plans, speculation on candidates, editor Watterson, Speaker Cannon in doubt, and a New York suit over presidential nomination efforts.
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Arrarat
Democratic National Campaign Fund
Thonyandsa
Sord
Democrats
Pristiene
Inroads Made Upon Cotton Price Fixing Reform
The Farmers Union at Fort Worth reformed its minimum price method to fit changing crop conditions. Rains and pests spread across the cotton belt, causing heavy destruction and forcing revisions of prior production estimates. The piece notes sudden changes in market conditions and widespread damage across Alabama Georgia and Texas with potential crop reductions.
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Farmers Union At
Fort Worth
Alabama
Cy Ten
Atlantic Seaboard
Mississipp
Georgia
Texas
Mississippi i
Labor Day and Labor's Opportunity
Across the nation the industrial army of peace celebrated Labor Day with perfect weather as thousands marched in cities like Atlanta. The piece lauds past achievements, notes renewed business activity, and argues the ballot’s power, criticizing the Republican platform while praising Democratic aims on wages, tariff reform, and labor welfare.
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Industrial Army of Peace
United States
Atlanta
Coil
Republican Party
Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
Democratc
Democratic Party
Democrat Party
Peach Growers Plan Organized Marketing System
A Georgia peach growers meeting is scheduled for September 10 to form a cooperative plan to end the glut in shipments. The aim is to establish method and system for distributing the peach crop, preventing waste and stabilizing prices, according to a New York Journal correspondent and banker F J Lisman.
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Boston
Peach Srowers
Georgia
New York Journal
Nfarmat
Particuar
Gillwesthers
F J Ligman
New Lord Cits
Fourt
Orchaids
New York
Lisman
Farmers Union backs Roosevelt commission plan at Fort Worth meet
The Farmers Union, with over three million members, endorsed President Roosevelt's rural life study plan at its national convention in Fort Worth. The decision signals strong official support and promises quicker realization of the commission's aims to improve farmers' environment and community conditions nationwide.
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Roosevelt
Farmers’ Union
Fort Worth
Hoosevelt Commission
Mr Roosevelts
Pao
Fg Pag Te
Georgia Minstrel Chorus and Folk Fragments
A collage of dialect poems and folk bits from Georgia theme varies from religious invocations to songs about autumn king and corn. It weaves travelers, seances, and street talk with regional humor and critique, highlighting rural life and aspiration through vivid personae and places.
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Bentztown
Georgia
Corn
Carn
Sparks Western Hallway charter in talks at capitol
Yesterday a legal holiday closed capitol offices though Governor Smith was in his office all morning while the legislature met. An application to the secretary of state seeks a charter for Sparks Western Hallway to build a 25 mile line from Sperka in Berrien to Moultrie in Quit county with incorporators from Berrien. A reward of 21 dollars is offered for a missing American seaman connected to the fleet story.
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Capitol
Smith
Sparks
Sperka
Berrian
Moultrie
Corquitt County
John R Bare Hetd
Dooly County
I Wilson
Delp County
J “Rogers HC
Dante
Whitehurst Jr
Atlil
Sirmans
F Adams
J. McKinney
AJ Whitehurat
Ethridge
Berrien
Letters From People on Colonel Hawkins Late Grave Care
Readers discuss Colonel Benjamin Hawkins and neglect of his grave. The note cites Absalom H Chappell’s 1874 Miscellanies of Georgia with a full chapter on Hawkins, plus references to Wheelers History of North Carolina Sparks Life of Washington and other papers. Columbus dated September 6 1908.
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Benjamin Hawkins Ealtor
Benjamin Hawkins
Governor Candler
Georgia
Absalom H Chappell
Hawking
State electors named by the populist party
The Populists held a meeting in room 102 of the Kimball to set its state and district electors. Officers listed include J MW Meberrity, J Haige, JW Bexwell, and JW Frightwell among many others with alternates. The committee planned to coordinate with the State Democratic executive committee and noted encouraging prospects for Populist growth in Congress.
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Giorsla
Kimball Rhe
TG Borough
Plantlin County
Jonn KR Spence
Carrull
Efumty
Gaghan
Whitescheven Soo
Crane Brooks
Chastain
Ibert
Clute
Dickens
Forsyth
Walker
James Bierett
Rickmaond
Newton of
Apple
Jo Hol
Clemshallmean
Bodertamer
Atlanta Searetay Donall Holirk
Savannah
Paty
Parkour
Cordele
Christian Cisetta
Osecu Packer Taurturn
Titanta
Parker Atlanta
Ronestianta TV
Sealy Atlanta
Toaper Lithonia
Pilkinton Thomaston
Mitchell Sunnsside
Nilley Danas
Ren Taeberton
Cannan
Wcreg
Warrenton
Pomewiek
Hokoatuanta
Thalemain
Holoway
Lise
el Tin
Uruse
de Pouty
Conrgit
Baptist Association Holds Annual Session Near Atlanta
The Stone Weta Baptist Association meets at Ponce de Leon Baptist Church with Dr W M Lard as pastor. Officers include Judge George Silver, James Green, and James Henpio of Atlanta. The group covers churches from the valley to the Georgia railroad region and aims to review denominational interests, including home and foreign mission funds and Sunday school work.
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Ponce de Tean Aene Baptist Church
Pastor Tis Association
Misin Ar Baptist
Dilton
Contana
Georgia
Leandois
Star of Gorga
Creen Modern 7
Paten
James Henpio
Atlanta
Wo Butten
Snuial & Rel Tiepsu
Auxiliary steam pump proposal before Augusta Council
Mayor Dunbar described plans for installing a steam pump to ensure adequate Font Phe water supply in case of emergency. The ordinance also cited a $200 near beer license and a $1000 tax on street railways. committees were empowered to act and discuss canal water delivery expected within three weeks for mill operations.
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Matt
Augusta
Dunbar
Walter
Font Phe
Crone
Keller Trial At Savannah Court Martial Proceedings Start
The Savannah court martial convened by Governor Smilin and led by General Hugenen hears Keller and others from Troop 4 First Cavalry accused of shooting three men and firing on troops returning from Camp Chickamanga. The proceeding begins as details are kept under wraps while a robbery and explosion at a local post office are reported nearby.
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Giorma Huzzars
Conit Martial
Koller
Oldest Inhabitants Predict Weather Forcoming Season
Local readers share bowerside forecasts to the Constitution page urging a mild autumn and early or late winter. Farmers and townsfolk discuss signs from heat, frost, fog, and barometric pressure, with tales of Uncle Jack and a parade misadventure as lore blends with seasonal predictions.
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Nature Studenta
Uke
Constitution
von Hartman
Weather Bureau
Bauges
J L. Hight
Wallen
Peach Growers Meet in Atlanta Next Week
Peach growers from across the state plan a Thursday September 10 assembly in Atlanta to form a statewide organization aimed at improving prices and coordination. The article notes debates over central distribution, priceEqualization, and efforts to study varied plans while highlighting recent shifts in peach pricing between Bunton and New York markets and the role of rail and shipping routes in supply.
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Atlanta
Beer Husse 1 Ag
JW. Brederl & Af Marshalane
Governor Invited to Sit With Prison Commission
Chairman Turner invites Governor Hoke Smith to sit with the state prison commission on Wednesday as investigations begin into alleged misconduct at Turner and Worth county camps. The governor has not yet replied. Authorities face fines for operating wildcat camps. inquiry will cover camp operations and adherence to prison rules. Opening Gaines, September 7 special report notes Gainesville public schools started with 747 pupils and new improvements including a tenth grade with 23 students. superintendent J H Robertson anticipates enrollment reaching 900.
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Turner
Overnor Hoke Smith
State Prison Commission
Turner and
Worth
J & Turner
Prison Commission
Galnevile
Schoals
JH Robertson
Ray Robertson
Robertson
Countess Herself in Paris Aides Suicide Attempt Declared
Paris society reels as Countess Deba reportedly took her own life by shooting herself after long suffering from fervent distress. The September 7 incident in Paris follows persistent private turmoil, with authorities noting the act occurred at her residence amid social scrutiny.
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Paris
Debapatio
Seatac
Normal School Opens For Teachers Today
The normal school begins with teachers reporting to Boys High School this morning to prepare for the public school opening on Monday. Teachers will host examinations for applicants and assign pupils to grades, with special exams for those never enrolled or returning students.
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F & Jeaton
Atlanta
Splendid Opening of Gordon Institute in Barnesville
Gordon Institute opened September 7 with a record enrollment and strong turnout. President Joseph D Smith and faculty greeted about 600 students and hundreds of citizens in the auditorium as 60 students began classes and remarks were delivered by several local leaders. Enthusiasm ran high over the new agricultural school’s first operations and future prospects.
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Barnesville
Gordon Institute
Math District Agricultural School
Ith
Joseph D Smith
Smith
O L Martin
J G Grogan
Albert Smith
Train Derailment Delays Atlantic Coast Line No 52
An Atlantic Coast Line No 52 derailment near Garis on the Columbia Newberry and Laurens line disrupted service from Charleston to Greenvale. Mail and baggage car crew were injured, with Mast Clerk J A Rililand hurt by a stove and Baggage Master J L Carver struck by an iron safe. Passengers reported only severe shaking. Train WO 53 met the derailed train, connection restored after a five hour delay caused by a broken beam.
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Atlantic Coast Line
Columba
Charleston
Greenvale
Garis
Columbia, Newberry and Laurens
Engin
J A Rililand
Greenville
J L Carver
Greensville
South Pound
Chapin
Drowned men missing after Mobile River collision
A Cincinnati fresco painter Benzinger and Frank Moffett of Mobile vanished after a tug collision on Mobile river near a coal barge. The tow rope was last seen with the men clinging to the barge. the river current likely dragged them under. Benzinger left a wife and several children. A $360 reward was offered for his body. A famine threat looms in the Yellow River region, endangering rice crops.
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J Benzinger
Cincinnati
Fresco Penter
New Battle House
Frank Moffett
Mobile River
Dorothy
Fort Morgan
Benzinger Pas x
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