Hoke Smith Plan to Exclude Negro Contemplates Disfranchisement
A prominent supporter suggests Governor-elect Hoke Smith may back a policy to declare the fifteenth amendment invalid and bar black citizens from voting. The claim cites legal maneuvering and Supreme Court implications, arguing the plan could provoke a national test case and echo the Dred Scott era debates.
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Hoke Smith
Supreme Court
Rose
Upson
Thomas W. Hardwick
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Smith
United States
Supreme Court of the
Prodigal Husband Sued on Charge of Bigamy
Charles H. Frye former Chicago Normal School professor, returned to wife after 30 years, gave her 5000 and urged silence. He was arrested on bigamy and wife abandonment charges after a Hurley South Dakota woman swore out the warrant. Frye, once active Catholic church member, later taught parochial schools in the Philippines before resuming law practice in Hurley.
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Chicago
Charles H. Frye
Chicago Normal School
Hurley
South Dakota
Frye
A. P
Goddard
Washington
Philippines
Edmund B. Briggs
Fry
Surley
Osborne, Blind Candidate, Goes to Stockade After Fine
J B Osborne the blind Socialist candidate was sent to the city stockade after failing to pay a 10.76 fine imposed by Acting Recorder Walter Taylor for preaching on the streets without a license. He and his allies claim unfair treatment as police continue to enforce licenses. He was released later after posting collateral, but remained under threat of re-arrest.
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J. B. Osborne
Osborne
Walter Taylor
Osre
Divid
Moore and Sons Promote New Invisible Bifocal Glasses
MO L MOORE and SONS advertise a new extension of science in eye care. They introduce Kryptok invisible bifocals made into one solid piece with no seam or mastication. Read as a local sales notice from N Broad Street, Prudential Jal a pudding.
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MO. L. Moore & Sons
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Gea
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Prudential
Augusta and Louisville Rail Line Charter Granted
Secretary of State Phil Cook chartered the Augusta and Louisville railroad on Saturday. The 28 mile line will run through Jefferson and Burke counties to the Augusta Southern and to the Augusta and Florida railroads with capital stock of 500000 dollars, up to 1000000 dollars later, charter valid for 101 years. Principal office set in Louisville Georgia. Incorporators include J M Murphree J G Stone W a Chance L P Wells B C Brook J B Murphree R H Burton M D Jones Alien W Jones of Millen and R J Peel of Vidette all Burke county.
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Augusta
Louisville
Jefferson
Burke
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Augusta and
Florida
J. M. Murphree
J. G. Stone
W. A Chance
LP. Wells
B. C. Brook
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R. H. Burton
M. D. Jones
Alien W. Jones
Millen
Burke County
R. J. Peel
Vidette
Bryan Anxious To Come 70 Fair
Secretary Frank Weldon shows a letter from William Jennings Bryan dated Paris August 13 1906 to Atlanta urging a possible Georgia visit for the state fair in October. A committee including Governor Terrell Mayor Woodward and notable Georgians will travel to New York to press Bryan to accept.
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William Jennings Bryan
Atlanta
Paris
France
Georgia Weekly Press Association
Georgia
W. J. Bryan
New York
Mr. Bryan
J. M. Terrell
J. G. Woodward
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R. C. Alston
H. H. Cabanias
John 8. Cohen
Clark Howell
John Temple Graves
Clay and
Bacon
Police Order Clean City of All Vagrants 1906 Shielded
Chief Henry Jennings of Atlanta issues Special Order No. 159 directing officers to intensify arrests of loafers and refuged persons to cleanse the city. The directive cites recent assaults and crimes as justification and calls for energetic action by the police force. The order appears in a period of unrest and comes amid reports from Cuba and U.S. political tension.
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Atlanta
Henry Jennings
United States
Goodyear-Marshall
South
Governor's Mansion
GE Sulis
J. O. Bagwell
Peachtree Street
John L Moore and Sons Promote Invisible Bifocals
John L Moore and Sons highlight Kryp tok Invisible bifocals as a major advance in eyewear. The lenses are a seamless single piece, reducing double vision issues. They claim exclusive manufacture at 43 N Broad Street in the Prudential Building.
Nomination Plan Divides Third District At Capitol
Officials and callers at the state capitol discussed the Third congressional district where nominees will be chosen by a district wide direct vote rather than by county delegates. The district executive committee favored a majority rule across the district, while other statesmen argued for direct popular nominating votes, noting contrasts with judges and U S senators who already vote directly.
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State Capitol
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Dudley Hughes
Macon
Pulaski
Bos
Doody
Crisp
Lee
Houton
Apera Core
Twiggs
Taylor
Sumter
le Webster
Can
United States
Georgia
Agentisman
Capitol
Colone Hughes
Brantley
Hoke Smith
Hughes
Telephone Manager Fatally Stabbed in Georgia
Special to The Georgian Douglasville August 25 C C Duncan local Gainesboro Telephone Company manager was fatally stabbed last night by D T McCarthy night operator for the Southern railroad at this place The deed grew from an old grudge McCarthy age 17 comes from Alabama and has a prior similar offense Duncan 26 a prominent young man has been arrested awaiting the wound's outcome
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Douglasville
C. C. Duncan
Gainesboro
D. T. McCarthy
Southern Railroad
McCarthy
Alabama
Duncan
Ice Price Rise Reported at Virginia Beach
Norfolk Virginia August reports ice selling for twenty dollars a ton at Virginia Beach and nearby areas with restricted purchases. Despite scarcity claims prices are said to be steady locally and ample ice remains in the city.
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Norfolk
Virginia Beach
Fulton County Georgia Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Notice
A power of sale under a 1902 mortgage in Fulton County Georgia orders a sale of a tract described as the front on a street and back portions, through the property known as the lot of Daniel I Kenryn. The sale covers payment of the debt and expenses of making the sale.
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Fulton
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Daniel I Kenryn
Pooks Ant
Administrator's Sale of Sald Roma Incorporated Property
Proceedings in Fulton County permit the Administrator to sell at public auction the property of the deceased, with bids invited from the public. The sale covers multiple tracts including city lots and land parcels in the town of North Carolina, with schedules of parcels and boundaries noted, and the process overseen by CORRIGAN, attorney. The sale is set to occur on the listed dates at the court in Fulton County, with prior notices and conditions fully described.
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Pororabis
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Detnbar
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Larkin
Lavehe Howes
Kieron
North Carolina
Gistribudios Smeets Will. Mar
E Dobe
Irton B. Corrigan
Cotton Movement For Past Week Reported
The New York cotton exchange notes weekly movement and season totals. Brought into sight thus far for the season show overall movement figures with daily and weekly totals across commodities.
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New York
Rotten Exchange
Berteetne
Rebound in Cotton Prices Amid Covering of Shorts
Market notes a sharp cotton rebound driven by short covering and end of nervous selling from Texas and the South. Prices improved but gains were not sustained as reports of weather and shipping disruptions from Louisiana Alabama and nearby areas tempered optimism. Traders expect potential long run declines unless broader damage to supply is avoided.
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Alabama
Uae
Opnion Ia
Cnetrallien
Ona
Stocks Reviewed by the New York Sun
The report outlines trading activity in major stocks with a late-session uplift boosting totals. Union Pacific, Compaq, and other leaders posted renewed interest as steel shares hit intraday highs, signaling cautious optimism for the coming week amid fluctuating volumes and leasing activity.
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Een Re Paette
Comper
Atehiaon
Aiblon
Routhern
Cotton Seed Oil Market Wanes as August Trades Open
New York August 3 market for cotton seed oil showed a weak tone with closing prices eroded. September opened dull and moved higher into the day while October and other contracts traded unevenly with sporadic firming noted. The market narrative pointed to a subdued session across oil futures and erratic price levels.
Kryptok invisible bifocals debut in Georgia by Moore and Sona
The Kryptok invisible bifocals promise a seamless single piece design with no seam to collect dirt. John L. Moore & Sona, sole manufacturers in Georgia, are listed at 42 N Broad Street Prudential Building.
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John L. Moore & Sona
Georgia
Broad Street
Prudential Building
M'Cullough Bros Fruit and Produce Market Update
Market commentary from M'Cullough Bros notes fluctuating demand and receipts across fruits and vegetables. Prices rise for apples and lemons with improving quality. melons and pears show better demand. eggs firm at elevated prices. poultry light but steady. cabbages plentiful and slow to move. overall activity hints at heavier business in coming months.
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Salifornia
Atlanta Markets and Produce Prices Slashed Amid Turbulent Trade
A crowded snapshot of Atlanta markets shows fluctuating produce prices including bananas onions and potatoes. The list notes units per pound and per basket with various prices and suppliers, highlighting retail and wholesale dynamics amid market volatility and regional vendor names.
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Oman
Ornena Sdb
Ware and Leeland's cotton letter New Orleans Daily
The New Orleans cotton market shows prices at a signifier level amid varied demand. Prices hold near steady with buyers cautious as speculation and financing concerns affect futures. A Crane banknote issue is reported, with consignments and hookers noted in the market context, totaling about 12,880,000 in value.
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New — Orleans
Ane
Signeraie
L State Banking
Trost Crane
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