May 14 Gazette Warns Georgia Voters Over Prohibition
In Bainbridge Georgia an official gazette urges Decatur county voters to back Governor Smith and re elect Judge W N Spence. It condemns liquor and corporate interests aligned against Smith, notes Joe Brown’s governor bid and discusses prohibition laws and political loyalties.
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Smith
Moses
Decatur
Decatur County
W.N. Spence
Albany
Bill
Georgia
Vote for Governor Smith in the June primary
A political statement argues for balanced railroad policy, endorsing investment and protection while opposing corporate domination of state politics. It urges fair voting for railroad workers and cautions against extremes of corruption or anarchy, urging support for Governor Smith in the June primary.
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Smith
Georgia Campaign Lines Up Rail Aid Against Reform
The piece asserts railroads back efforts to unseat reformers and disfranchisement in Georgia. It claims a money backed campaign to register ignorant voters and curb progress, while accusing the old guard of blaming the governor for enforcing duties.
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Georgia
Pat Decatur in the Lafe and Sane Smith Column 1906
A brief note recalls Pat Decatur and the Lafe and Sane Smith column from a 1906 newspaper page. It highlights the column’s approach and the era’s journalistic voice.
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Pat Decatur
Lafe and
Sane Smith
Two Georgia Governorship Hopefuls Contrasted
The argument contrasts Joe Brown born rich with no work ethic against Hoke Smith a self made man from a poor family who rose by brains courage and honesty. It urges Georgians to choose between these two aspirants for governor of a proud state with a strong working population.
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Smith
Georgia
Brewers
Wholesale Liquor Dealers’ Association
Savannah
Joe Brown
Hoke Smith
United States
Mexico
Spain
Confederate ‘States
Why Not Hoke Smith Second Term Debate
The piece questions voters who backed Hoke Smith two years ago and now oppose him. It argues Smith has fulfilled promises and improved state policy after one session, urging respect for voter reasons while noting the precedent of a second term without opposition.
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Georgia
Hoke Smith
Hoke
Georgia voters face crucial choice in disfranchisement fight
The piece argues Georgia must resist efforts to restore white supremacy by eliminating Black voters, urging support for Joseph M Brown. It portrays railroad influence, whiskey interests, and corrupt lobbying as threats, and claims restoring disfranchisement would protect capital interests and state revenue.
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Georgia
New York
Joe Brown
Savannah
Cobb County
The Negro Disfranchisement Amendment Explained
The five provisions of the proposed amendment are laid out to prevent many Black voters while preserving white eligibility. It disqualifies most Negroes and, via grandfather clauses, leaves white descendants unaffected, asserting most whites descend from eligible groups. The text notes that the amendment would disqualify 95 percent of Black voters.
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United States
Dame Lady's Appeal for Free Home Rheumatic Cure
A misspelled advertisement claims a woman offers a free home treatment for rheumatic ailments including joint pain sciatica and neuraglia. It promises self cure at home with a method that supposedly purges impurities and improves blood and eye brightness.
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