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London Office Curtis Brown Representative Notice
Curtis Brown representative in Henrietta Street Covent Garden London public notice states the Constitution can be found on file and letters may be sent to that address for safety purposes.
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City Primary Date Moved Up For Atlanta Mayor Race
Atlanta announces the city executive committee fixed October 1 for the mayoral primary instead of November. The change aims for a brief campaign after eligibility concerns were cleared by leading lawyers. Voters have ten days to register and.white citizens are urged to qualify promptly.
Appointment of Samuel B Adams as associate justice
Governor Candler preserves bench traditions by appointing Hon Samuel B Adams to the supreme court vacancy after Justice Lewis resigns. Adams is acclaimed as a leading Georgia lawyer and eminent judge with high character and strong professional life.
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The Passing of Pompey in Southern Politics
The piece laments the fading memory of Pompey era politics in southern states. It argues no painter nor historian can fully capture the grim scene and warns that future Americans will erase or obscure this era. The author notes Pompey’s decline as the Republican state convention approaches.
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Pompey Passes in Politics as Negro Votes Fade
A historical account argues that African American voters will be increasingly blocked by white opposition across Southern states. It asserts the era of black influence in state and national politics is ending, with new alignments forming without black voters and Pompey fading from power.
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Roosevelts Southern Visit Lauded For Courtesy Not Politics
The article notes President Roosevelts southern tour will favor courtesy over politics. It cites goodwill from southern hosts and argues a partisan campaign approach would not suit the era. It suggests future leadership may earn broader support, but current stops emphasize mere presidential presence.
Early Schedule Southward Sparks Rail Traffic Debate
The Macon Telegraph faces criticism as The Constitution urges closer Georgia rail links to end a traffic barrier between Atlanta and southern Georgia. Editorials argue Atlanta commerce and Central of Georgia Railway management must end the monopoly and open routes to boost patronage across cities.
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Recognition of Chamber Plea for Easy Facilities
An unnamed speaker argues that ignoring the Atlanta chamber of commerce request for lenient facilities would reflect poorly on business judgment, urging timely accommodation of the facilities sought.
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Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
People to Choose State Justice in Georgia Election
The state committee leaves the selection of a new justice to voters at the regular election. The plan is fair, bipartisan, and avoids heavy costs of primaries. It ensures direct voter choice, with Democrats united behind the process. The piece also mixes political commentary and local anecdotes about figures and events of the era.
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Few Replies to Governor Longino's Insurance Letters
Jackson Mississippi September reports show scant responses to Governor Longino's circular seeking lawmakers' views on repealing the valued policy clause if a special session is convened. The reluctance mirrors prior game subject hesitance, amid claims insurers bluff on cotton risks and a major company renewing old blanket forms and secretly taking cotton risks. A Pocahontas Collieries fire in the west shaft is nearly extinguished.
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Ta Jocat
The Grapy Season In Rural Verse and Prose
A collage of verse fragments and literary notices from a historical paper. It reflects poets and publishers, with lines about independence in literature, love sonnets, and far-away dreams, plus casual musings on critics, rain, and joy in summer.
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Martin Baddles
Rhetoric, culture, and Southern letters in Atlanta lore
A column notes Sam Jones rule on nature in style and discusses Will N Harben, Andrew Carnegie, and local readers. It praises library needs, cites Confederate veterans, and sketches figures like Westmoreland Ellis King Hopkins Reed Read Van Fops and McCord. An Atlanta poet questions Pope and highlights Dr Orme's verse on duty and science.
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Captain Bray
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Charles Read
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John L. Hopkins
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Stephen A. Douglas
Atlanta
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Governor Candler Names Delegates to Farmers Congress
Augusta dispatch notes Governor Candler designated delegates to the Farmers National Congress in Macon on October 7. M. V. Calvin of Richmond declines attendance, citing duty to notify the governor promptly to fill the vacancy. He urges full attendance by Georgia and expresses respect.
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Howell campaign backs October first municipal primary
The Howell campaign committee urged setting the city primary date after the legislature meeting to avoid investigation obstacles. October 1 was initially proposed, but the committee later accepted October 1 as the target, with Captain Howell’s approval. The meeting of the committee included proxy debates, ward representation issues, and a vote to change the primary date.
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Howell Resigns Immediately Over Atlanta Primary Move
City executive committee altered the primary date from November 4 to October 1 prompting Councilman KK Howell to resign at once. Aldermen Woodward and Johnson declined to resign, stating they will stay in office. Howell cited duty to constituents and expected voters to express preferences at the ballot.
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Tragedies Over Crap Games In Mississippi
A Mississippi report states twelve African Americans were killed in crap games over the past year with stakes as low as five cents. The latest case comes from Lamkin plantation in Grenada County where Henry Drake was fatally shot by Robert Beck, who is jailed awaiting legal proceedings.
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Identity at stake in Wade sboro trial over Gould or Maddrey
In Raleigh on September 8 Special a dispute over the man Daniel Gould or Thomas Maddrey continues as he is moved from Wade sboro Jail to Montgomery county for a judge to decide his true identity. If Gould he faces a death sentence for murder. if Maddrey he would be released after prior jail escape in 1884 and ongoing appeal. Many witnesses will testify in Troy as the hearing unfolds and Governor Rye has been briefed.
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Thomas Maddrey
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First Day Attendance Dims Cordele Public School Growth
Cordele Georgia reports strong start to fall session with 279 students on opening day compared with 145 last fall and 7249 last year. Citizens push for a $20,000 brick school building, plan to issue bonds, and recognize a capable board and teachers.
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Who Will Be The Speaker Alabama Politicians Discussing The Question
Alabama politicians debate who will be speaker of the house. Two announced candidates are A M Tunstall of Hale and J R Woods of Macon. Other names mentioned include R W Walker of Madison E S Starr of Dallas and Colonel W Handley of Randolph.
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