Call for Contributions to Democratic Campaign Fund
A call urges widespread contributions to the Democratic National Campaign Fund. The appeal invites gifts from one dollar upward and promises prompt forwarding to the campaign committee treasurer. The message underscores support from Democrats in Georgia and references the party’s fundraising drive.
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Democratic National Campaign Fund
Treasurce
Georgina
Georgia
Eeare
Minty
The White Primary in Georgia and Its Political Consequences
The piece traces the history of Georgia’s white primary from 1906, arguing it secured party unity and disenfranchised others. It cautions against opposing the primary, notes past conventions at Macon and Atlanta, and warns that attacking the primary risks opening political gates to unsavory forces while urging support for Democratic nominees and figures like Thomas E Watson within the party platform.
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Georgia
Macon
Thomas E Watson
Chymera
Tne
Bryan
Kern
End the convict lease system now and put them on roads
The legislature backtracks no longer on the convict question. Both houses should unite to terminate the lease system by March 31, 1909 and place convicts on public roads, ending wasteful expense and adjourning sine die at once from this costly stalemate.
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General Assembly
Gmbbie
House
Senate
Doubtful states shift fuels sweeping Democratic gains
The article analyzes a dramatic shift in voter sentiment from Republican to Democratic in key doubtful states. It highlights Maine's large swing, cites The New York Herald's favorable Democratic observations in New York and western states, notes Indiana Nebraska Minnesota Wisconsin as promising for Democrats, and mentions strong labor support and factional as well as leadership dynamics shaping the electoral outlook for the next four years. The piece stresses that New York’s drift and Western gains suggest an overall Democratic path to victory.
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Maine
Lees
New York Herald
New York State
Hughes
Stuaion
Mrnpire
Heald
Sylal
Brean
Fom
Bepelig
Bryan
Mi Hiavan
Charles the Murphy 4
Ansert
New York
Indiana
Uchet
Watson
Wil Mor
Congress
Stat
Ikern
Minos
Denren
Richard
Adlair Stevenson
Ne AE Ate
Mi Basan
Nebraska
Minnesota
John A Johnson
Wisconsin
la Follette
Bran
Kern
Montana
Colorado
South Dakota
Utah
The
Herald
California
West
Democratic Sucess
Enecu
Whistling Brigade and Autumn Notes from Dixie Times
A garbled column from the Dixie Times features a Whistling Brigade line about preparation and courage, interwoven with reflections on savings, autumn books, and literary notes. It treats optimism, common sense, and rural humor as responses to hardship, with quips about weather, fire safety, and local life. The piece blends dialect, proverbs, and seasonal themes from Georgia and Billville.
Courts Adjourn in Memory of Dr Hilareth H Smith
The Fulton county superior courts city courts and local justices adjourned yesterday after honoring the memory of Dr Hilareth H Smith father of the state’s chief executive. Trials resume this morning at 9 o’clock with cases against beer manufacturers and dealers, notably W L Bridwell of the Chattanooga Brewing Company, set for hearing in the Atlanta criminal court. Dr EC Cartledge, a prominent prohibitionist, testifies among witnesses.
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Hilareth H Smith
Fulton County
Criminal Court of
Atlanta
W L Bridwell
Chattanooga Brewing Company
Bridwell
EC Cartledge
Cartledge
Weather predictions and political appeal from 1908 letters
Letters discuss a cool late summer and a forecasted storm next month due to shifting sunshine. The piece then rails against white supremacy in Georgia, urging voters to unite for Brown’s election and defend southern homes from encroachment, signed by A M Walker in September 1908.
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Butler
Lea State
Georgia
Suberna
Joseph Mo
M Walker Iavia
Young Ticket Seller Herman Gross Makes Debut
Herman Gross, son of a well known Pete turf merchant, works as assistant treasurer at Orphesm and assisted Honey Field in selling tickets. He joined the seating crew last week during advance sales, answering questions by phone and learning the intricacies of seating arrangements under manager Walon Ze.
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Henan Grove
Herman
Orphesm
Smiang
Charles Lyon Tae
Owe
Herman Gross
Too Gross
Inter Pacum
Walon
Tinager
Snmet
Neoody Cer
Ricky
Musica Tinn
Treiman
Homeless sisters in Atlanta placed with police custody
Three young white girls aged 15, 6, and 1 5 are held at police barracks after being found traveling with two women. Mairen Hohneffeld assumes charge of Lucile Latimer and Lotte Latimer Luuk. Authorities seek a guardian as the girls lack clothes and long for a home. The parents are reportedly in Kansas and Augusta, with relatives contacted for possible custody. Bahnefeld seeks public help to buy clothing while arranging care.
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Mairen Hohneffeld
Charre
Lucile
Tletite Latimer Luuik
Lotte
Bohnefeld
Atlanta
Augusta
Kansas
Bahnefeld
Gen Anderson Home as Fulton County Tax Rate Setters Meet
Gen Anderson returns from foreign travel and says a county board meeting will be called soon to fix Fulton County's tax rate. He believes the rate will likely drop this year, possibly to 60 cents, though courthouse construction remains under discussion. The county treasurer has $100000 on hand for that purpose.
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Gene
Clifford Te Xnierson
Board of County Commissioners
Anderson
Fulton
Fulton County
Near Beer Tax Sparks Dealer Stir in Stew
Dealers in near beer face a $200 tax and a registration fee due since September, threatening many shops in Stew. Hollis of Hollis Cigar and Soda led the payments, with Griggers of East Point among early filers. Others listed include Helis H G Kenney Co, W Gregers, Gann & Garraux, Hanlon & Fain, and Bloses Clely. Separate items note a Rome drainage blaze and a $400 loss from a Boston Shoe Co. fire.
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Sia Nave
Hollis
Hollis Cigar and Soda Company
Griggers
East Point
Jewing
Helis H G Kenney
Gregers Gann & Garraux
Hanlon & Fain
Bloses Clely
Death of A. P. Stewart Honored by Camp Resolutions
At a Camp Walker meeting, Comrade EB OH Alley paid tribute to General A P Stewart. The group adopted resolutions mourning his death and praising his service as a Confederate general. A copy of the resolutions was to be sent to his relatives.
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Walker
EB OH Alley
P Stewart
Stewart
Comumon
Jose
Adda
Sham Hop Walker
Man arraigned for selling near beer without license
Mouser, operator of two mre stores at 105 Decatur Street, was arraigned before Recorder Browles on a charge of selling near beer without the required license. He was held on $1,000 bond and case postponed to a higher court as he pleads lawful sale under the city ordinance.
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Decatur Street
Recorder Browles
Police Cour
Neam Neer Ordinanre
Ot Couren
Allanta
Mav Ts
Cohen
Ana Zien
Rae Storkade
Cohen Clans
Tudge
Biovies
Big Excursion Spirit Over Southern Railway Heads North
A large excursion train runs from Spartanburg and Greenville to Atlanta on September 16 and 18. The train will carry ten coaches and is due to arrive in Atlanta at 2:45 PM with a full day of events planned. The party will stay at the Kombach House, using Atlanta as headquarters during the visit. Visitors from South Laredo will tour the city sights, with Atlanta city officials expecting a crowd.
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Woom
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Pelo
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Tieme
South Laredon
Atlanta
Campaign fundraising committee forms for Georgia race
At a Cherokee hotel meeting in Rome on September 15 a campaign committee was formed to raise funds and coordinate speakers and literature for the gubernatorial and national campaigns. Members include H Aulchings, W C Bunn, HP Meikleham, George Diney, Julian Woolam, and W F Spiritks, with Democratic county committees to assist. The group aims to secure victories for both Mr. Brawr as Boerner and Mr. Bryar as president.
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Paris
Rome
Campagis
Ned mm
Cherokee Hotel
Aulchings
C Bunn
King of Warrat
HP Meikleham
Floyd
George 4Iney
Harrow
Julian WoCam
Wittfield
Spiritks
Brawr
Boerner
Georgia
Bryar
THREE HELD FOR MURDER IN SE COUNTY SHOOTING
Special officers from the fourth district arrested three African American men in connection with the killings of Heney and Herbertius last week near Savannah. Warranted, they are jailed awaiting further action while George Thomas remains at large. Evidence cited is largely circumstantial.
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Negroca
Bins Brothers
Quthbert
Omhers
Therm
Heney
Herbertius
Bob Johnson
Fermers
Leys
Wasle Coleman
Waa Ore
Winelett
Savannah
George Thomas
Blaze threatens entire block on Broad Street
Augusta September 16 fire in a frame house on upper Broad Street spread to nearby structures. Five stores destroyed as firemen cut a path through the flames aided by stiff breeze and high water pressure. Estimated loss about 10,060 dollars.
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Augusta
Upper Broad Street
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