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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
2
The issue reports a Dalton candidate withdrawal amid a chaotic race phrase, comments on Congress adjournment around May 15, and local editorials debating governors, candidates, and public matters. It notes Brookyln building inspectors condemning a church without a fire escape and nods to regional humor about shad catches and old soldiers' payments.
The Atlanta Georgian notes gossip that Populists may align with the Independence League led by Hearst. The piece argues the Independence League targets urban workers and shares Populist aims, while warning the Populist party may not rise nationally. It urges respect for Populists and critiques some ideas as unsound. It also reports a Senate bill to fund a fish hatchery on the Georgia coast for shad, with plans pending designation by the secretary of commerce and labor.
To Democratic voters of Georgia the candidate for State Treasurer outlines over twenty years of service in the office. He promises faithful attention to duties if elected, noting a record never waning under public scrutiny.
The Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad calendar is in high demand in the Southeast prompting a second edition. A copy can be obtained by sending seven cents in stamps to W 4H Leahy, General Passenger Agent, Atlanta, Georgia.
W N Spence announces candidacy for re nomination as Judge of the Superior Court in the Albany Circuit. He urges voters to support him at the June 4 1908 primary and promises to continue diligent, fearless service while handling spring court terms.
The Democrat notes Hon. W N Spence announces his candidacy for reelection to the Superior Court in the Albany circuit in the June 4 primary. The paper highlights his known service in Decatur county and across the circuit, praising his administration of the law, and predicting his election by thousands of friends.
The Wiregrass region lauds S A Roddenberry for his prohibition stance and personal merit as he travels to Baltimore to deliver a lecture. The piece counters Brown’s campaign, arguing voters will reject the old political ring and support reform.
Mr J Floyd of the New York Racket Store on Water Street announces a large bankrupt stock from Havanna Florida is opened for display in his Water Street shop. The half page Democrat ad lists sample prices and promises extraordinary bargains to attract shoppers.
Eastern financier James G. Campbell returns to New York after arranging 25 to 30 million dollars for middle and South Georgia dam projects. He travels with Hon. W. J. Massee of Magon, president of Central Georgia Power Co. Contracts will begin this month on a monster dam over the Ocmulgee near Jackson and another over the Oconee near Milledgeville, with the Flint and other rivers also involved.
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