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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
1
The Brunswick Journal reports on prohibition sentiment and political tension as figures like Bryan and Roosevelt influence presidential prospects while railroads face wage cut scrutiny. It mentions Tampa fires linked to cigarettes, ongoing prohibition debates, and expected rail fare impacts on earnings as Southern railways pursue higher passenger revenue.
A column rails at political rings in Georgia politics and notes a growing prohibition wave. It highlights Secretary of Labor and Commerce actions against anarchists and comments on deaths related to Christian science versus regular medicine. It cites Southern railroad passenger earnings rising by 398,906 in seven and a half months to February 14 amid a broad business slump.
The Houston Post notes the goats on back beer signs wear a benevolent look but a closer view reveals a sad farewell. The piece argues Texas cannot stay wet while the rest of the South moves toward prohibition and dryness.
State railroad commission lauds quicker settlements of claims. Southern rail line settled 6,829 claims totaling $120,000, about 80 percent, in three months last year. A B and A reported 2,233 of 2,445 claims adjusted for $19,579.21. 212 pending. Atlanta and West Point also speeding adjustments as managers order precedence.
Two African American men, Curry Roberson and John Henry, were lynched last week near Hawkinsville after the killings of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hart. Hart was bludgeoned and his wife, found dying, later died. A confessed motive cited robbery with $800 allegedly taken. The pair were taken from jail, hanged to a tree by masked men, then incinerated before the mob dispersed.
The piece discusses Taft and Bryan nominations, Governor Smith's probable re election, Speer’s local influence, and a quarrel within party ranks. It notes opposition to Smith for personal reasons and forecasts a four year gubernatorial term. It also cites brewers aiming to use education about beer to counter prohibition, and a New York store manager on advertising driving sales despite quality differences.
Georgia districts prepare for the Congressional Primary on June 4 with vows to curb campaign finance abuse. Hon. S. A. Roddenberg pushes stronger reporting and bans on using money to sway voters. The district committee votes to require sworn itemized financial disclosures by June 11, and to disqualify candidates who finance poll workers or vote buying.
The piece weighs pros and cons of flogging in schools, noting it harms some boys while potentially aiding others. It criticizes enraged teachers and urges tempered judgment, while acknowledging rare cases where firm discipline may prompt reform.
Forty four men pleaded guilty in a United States court last week for selling liquor without paying the government tax and were released on parole. Judge Emory Speer condemned the practice as a dangerous evasion of prohibition and urged no further sinning. Government assessments ranged from 100 to 800 dollars, and offenders surrendered licenses to Savannah.
By order of the Court of Ordinary the property will be sold at public outcry on the first Tuesday in April at the Decatur county courthouse. The tract covers about seventy five acres in the Fifteenth District described starting at lot 368 with specified bounds. R Griffin Administrator Estate of Sallie Griffin. Civil commentary about local officials and late meetings follows with unrelated remarks.
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