Campaign Subscriptions and Political Commentary Across Reports
A garbled mix of campaign appeals and political notes from a Chicago newspaper page discusses contributions to the Democratic National Campaign Fund, Georgia participation, and reflections on President Roosevelt and Taft. It references campaign writers, election feasibility, and figures in American political life, including Morosin and Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic National Campaign Fund
Asme
Georgia
Georgia Roads Plan Employing Convicts for Road Work
An editorial urges Georgia counties to partner with the state to use convict labor for macadamized roads, arguing it will boost property values, reduce transport costs for cotton and other products, and knit distant regions together. It highlights Fulton County’s paved Roswell route and calls for statewide preparation ahead of February reporting on convict allocation.
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Georgia
Fulton County
Roswell
Atlanta
Milton Forsyth Dawson
Lumpkin
Georgas Farm Producta ' Yue Prison Commission
Iil
Good Roads
South
Fulton
A Chance to Prove Rail Commission’s Value to Georgians
Citizens across southwest Georgia seek a Seaboard and Southern rail connection at Helena to restore timely mail and passenger service for about 1.0 million people. The hearing on October 1 could demonstrate the railroad commission’s power to enforce better transportation facilities and justify the commission’s annual $32,500 cost.
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Railroad Commission of
Georgis
Georgia
Seaboard
Hall
Seaboards
Helena West
Southern Railways
Helena
Raiload Commission
Railroad Commission
New
Georgia Confederates to Hold Atlanta Reunion in October
The Georgia division United Confederate Veterans plans its annual reunion in Atlanta on October 23 and 24. A finance committee led by W M Crumley will soon request local contributions to cover expenses and ensure visitors are well entertained, with funds payable to D O Dougherty.
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Georgia
United Confederate Veterans
Atlanta
W M Crumley
Presidents Predicament over Haskell Bribery Charges
President Roosevelt fails to prove charges against Governor Haskell in the Ohio Standard Oil affair. He offers new allegations based on hearsay, risking ex parte review and eroding public confidence until he substantiates or retracts the bribery claim.
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Roosevelt
Bryan
Haskell
Oklahoma
Democratic National Campaign
Ohie
Ohio
United States
Standard Oil
Epistolary and Song Fragments From Early Georgia Notes
A collage of political correspondence and lyric fragments from Georgia era texts. Includes letters mentioning Thomas E Watson and Joe Brown, debates over presidential support, and hints of local fealty to the Jeffersonian. Also contains lyrical musings about sorrow and love, with regional dialect and narrative voice.
Misapprehension Over Money Lenders Bill Restricts Rates
A state bill clarifies lending rates, declaring 7 percent per year as legal and allowing 8 percent by agreement. It states usury above 60 percent annually is punishable as a misdemeanor, while 5 percent monthly or 60 percent yearly rates are barred except by honor. The act preserves existing usury laws as cumulative.
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Adams
Chatham
Cordete Donation to National Democratic Campaign Fund
The Constitution yesterday sent a check for eight dollars to the national democratic campaign fund, forwarded to the treasurer Joe Brown entertainment R. Ry Harris, treasurer, Cordete, Gi.
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Cordete
Constitution
National Democratic
National Democratic Campaign
Joe Brown
R. Ry Harris
VESSELS CLING TO PORTS AND DELAYED SAILINGS
Savannah and Charleston ports report many ships unable to sail due to northeast winds after the West Indian hurricane. Thirty two vessels remain in Savannah waiting for improved weather while others press north in vain seeking a better path along the Atlantic coast.
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Weasseln
Savannah
Charleston
Jacksonville
Atlantic
Parker Named Judge as Bennett Resigns in Jeff Davis
Julian H Parker, formerly solicitor of Jeff Davis county, was appointed to succeed Judge J C Bennett who resigned. Parker left the solicitor post to take the unexpired term ending September 25. Bainbridge Telephone Company gets mortgage bonds approved. Georgia authorities push convict labor for road work and farm use to improve public roads and county projects.
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Julian H Parker
Jeff Davis County
J C Bennett
Parker
Bainbridge ‘Telephone
Honda
Railroad Compinsion
Bainbridge Telephone Company
Brown and Young Banned by the Stock Exchange
Brown and Young of the suspended firm A Brown & Co were expelled from the New York stock exchange. President RB H Themes announced the expulsion after a special committee found them guilty of conduct inconsistent with trade principles and in violation of the exchange constitution.
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Za—’ O Brown
the Exchange
Primitive Baptist church organized in Atlanta
A Primitive Baptist church was organized on September 23 at the Grace meeting house at Houston and Boulevard. Visiting ministers were Elders Smith and Whatley. J Baremore of College Park was chosen pastor. Regular monthly meetings set for the Sunday and Saturday before each month. figures Smith Whatley and Bazemore preached and the meeting was very interesting.
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Eld Grace
Houston
Boulevard
Primitve Baptist Church
Woh Smith
S$ H Whatley
J Baremore
College Park
Figera Smith Whatley
Bazemore
Watson at Cartersville Addresses White Primary Backers
Watson spoke to a large audience at the courthouse urging Georgia voters to back Toe Bedno for governor and defend the White primary. He charged Hoke Smith and opponents with violating pledges and claimed Bryan and Kern favor negro votes, pressing southern unity and strength. Applause greeted his criticisms and calls to action.
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Jane
Watson
Court House
Hoke Smith
Earne Uy
Toe Bedno
Bryan
Kern
Hanor
Bigs
Georgia
Ortey
Nurses at Park View Sanatorium Threaten Strike
Fourteen Savannah nurses demand removal of head nurse Mrs W E Weateoot at Park View Sanatorium threatening to strike at noon unless the head is removed They accuse her of unnecessary hardships cutting recreation hours and giving five lectures weekly instead of three The board cites tougher state exams making work harder and hints at continued strike actions though nurses did not walk out on schedule time.
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Savannah
Varee
Park View Sanitarium
W E Weateoot
Board of Trustees
State Board of Examiners
Nurees
Night riders cause cotton sale halt in county Arkansas
No cotton bought or sold in the county following a recent seizure causing agitation. A band of men with rifles appeared at Bethel south of Paragould last night, triggering community fear and excitement over nighttime intimidation in the cotton region.
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Paragould
Ark
Mississippi
Bethel
Railroads Scrutinize Cost Trends At Interstate Hearing
Alabama Railroad Commission Chairman Nesbit leads a long session before the Interstate Commerce Commission as railroads present exhibits on freight rates, wages, and operating costs. Testimony emphasizes that recent rate changes toward the Southeast are aimed at balancing expenses with revenues, while cross examinations probe the legality of rate structures and the impact on shippers. The proceedings continue with further exhibits and expert testimony slated through the weekend.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Watn
Augusta
APB Morgan Grain Company
Atania
Atlant Coast Line
Minn
George Sh Pwers
Stat
Auto
Georgia
Alabama
Vance
Stone
Toiwite and
Nasuik
Interstate Commerce Commise Ga
Et Fe
Eabion
Cla
Ness
As jAbara Reitroad Commsston
Tet
Dle
Tle
Nessut
Auck
Commission
Aahama
Witnes
Nesbit
Counzel
Tha
Dearing
Chinman
Newt
Kennedy
Yaona Commisson
Callei i
Vest Vite
H F Smith
Nashy Ie F Chattanooga
Lous
Tabor
Smith
Lane
Sears
Americus Welcomes Hon Joseph M Brown on September Visit
The Sumter County Democratic Club completes plans for the arrival of Hon Joseph M Brown in Americus. A large reception is planned with cordial enthusiasm as about three thousand voters are registered locally and expected to support Brown and the state ticket.
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Watson
Joseph W. Brown
Gochian
Thomas E Watson Thomson
Joe Brown
William Jennings Bryan
Jour
Jefferonian
JG Wright
Qna
Effec
Brown
Lawrenceville Oa
Thomas T Wason Thomson Ga
Joseps McBrown
Bryan
Savannah
Atlante Journal Homes
Sumter County
Democratic Club
Larac Vole
Americus
Joseph M Brown
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Blacksurn
MOORE
C. E Donnelly
Constitution Publ
Origan
Ataft
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Chicago News
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Michigan
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Eit
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Wailefreet
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Jom
Georgias
Towa
Iowa
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Mack
Giovanni Morosin
America
Hudson
New Yorks
New York Times
Dem
Ats
Crover Cleveland
Taft
Rbrvan
Odten Man
Nex
Atlanta and the Veterans
Lee
Trounte
Ben Croubs
Jordan
Nes
Hokea
Little Joe
Wason
Broang
Jeffersonian
Rome Real Estate Active
Rome
Wilght Willingham
Broad Street
Upper Broad Street
Twelfth Cavalry
Floyd Fair
Floyd County Fair
Twelfth
United States Cavalry
Chickamauga Park
Chickamauga
Tome
Atate
Lie Yu
Nelaon Commission
Consida
Ila
Consieta
Toads Wridgen
T J County Authoritier
Pactiona
Pricon Commission
Authontics
Neale
Compission
Uch
Brown and Young
Stock Exchange
Cartersville
Railroads
Alabama Railroad Commission
Oae
Joseph M. Brown
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