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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
7
Sunday afternoon Ed Martin a carpenter was seen intoxicated near Draper Co's wholesale warehouse on the Coast Line By. A yard engine backed over him on Monday morning at 5 30 killing him as the body was found near the track. He likely fell into a drunken stupor and did not know his fate. The spot recalls the recent suicide of Willie Wadd near the Jewish cemetery.
Tribute from the Bainbridge Board of Trade lamenting the death of Captain T C Wainman on March 21 1908. The board expresses condolence to his family and orders resolutions spread on minutes and copies sent to the family and published in Bainbridge newspapers. Committee members T S Hawes J M Diff ee H C Draper sign.
The Democrat argues at length that at least three United States Internal Revenue liquor licenses operate in Bainbridge under the guise of legality. It urges scrutiny of license records by U S officials and Judge Speer to identify illegal tiger dens and to enforce prohibition laws more effectively. The piece notes a political critique of local administrations and predicts lingering cool weather around Easter.
Joseph M. Brown outlines a gubernatorial program for Georgia in Marietta on March 18 1908. He calls for pension payments by lump sum revival of preexisting policy railroad regulation stricter but fair employment of rail workers and public rights establishment of a department of labor and enforcement of prohibition a law against lobbying and support for agriculture commerce and manufacturing with equal protection for all capital in legitimate enterprises He urges unity to restore employment stabilize cotton and end the panic while noting he seeks popular cooperation rather than personal political gain.
Joseph M. Brown, former railroad commissioner and son of Joseph E. Brown, announces his candidacy for governor in the June 4 primary opposing incumbent Hoke Smith. Brown is a Mas ketta, Georgia resident and Confederate war governor. His announced platform outlines his political plan.
Rushboro Pennsylvania resident J. P. White claims a life saved by Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs and colds. The medicine purportedly eases coughing and chest conditions and is sold with a guarantee at drug stores in sizes 25c 50c and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
Advertisement offers questions and answers from the last seven State school examinations sold for one dollar. Descriptive circular provided free. Mail to B. & Holden box 7 Ethjay Ga.
A concise note indicates the Goughs are assured in a quick finish. Columns and sections are referenced as part of the brief update.
Beautiful souvenir post cards issued by the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlanta Railroad prove exceedingly popular. The colored cards depict attractive scenes along the line. A set of seven cards can be ordered by sending ten cents to W H Leahy General Passenger Agent Atlanta Ga.
The notice lists a service leaving Albany at 3 pm connecting at Thomasville with train No. 86 toward Bainbridge and intermediate points. It specifies arrival in Bainbridge at 4 p.m. and references officials T. J. Borroms and a P A designation.
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