Hoke Smith Campaign Letter Defends Record in 1914
Hoke Smith, seeking re election, defends long service in Georgia and national issues. The letter cites his stance against negro appointments, support for parcel post, currency reform, and farm programs. Campaign manager H Y McCord urges voters to judge by deeds amid slander from opponents. Atlanta, August 8, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoke Smith
New York Cotton Exchange
South
Washington City
Georgia
White House
Register of the Treasury
Lincoln Johnson
Recorder of Deeds
John H. Adriaans
Fairplay Association
Senator Smith
Burleson
Joseph P. Rockmore
Loganville
Parcel Post
Money Trust
Stockbridge
Southern Ruralist
Smith
Taft
Senate
House
Department of Agriculture
Simeft
Farmers’ Union
R. F. Duckworth
Farmers’ Union of Georgia
James Cowart
Georgia Farmers’ Union
Millwood
Europe
H. Y. McCord
Atlanta, Ga
Proclamation Offering Reward for Zack Smith
Governor Slaton proclaims a one hundred dollar reward for the capture of Zack Smith, fugitive in Taylor County for the August 2, 1914 killing of Jim Montfort. The notice orders vigilant pursuit by lawmen and cooperation among sheriffs and state officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
John M. Slaton
Taylor
Zack Smith
Jim Montfort
Smith
Taylor County
Gov Slaton Focused On Duties Amid Debate Pressure
In his office the governor attends to duties while opponents may linger over debate, the Thomasville Times Enterprise notes.
Fragmentary Local Notice on Weather and Health
Fragmentary OCR text shows references to pain and rheumatism and mentions weather. No clear event, date, or place is readable. The passage lacks coherent facts to form a full news item or identifiable entities.
Official Ballot for Georgia Democratic Primary August 19 1914
Voter may erase names of undesired candidates. Ballot lists gubernatorial to congressional offices with multiple nominees including J Randolph Anderson, L G Hardman, N E Harris for governor and Joseph M Brown, Hoke Smith for US senator. Other offices show Philip Cook, Warren Grice, Clifford Walker, and more. Ends with health ad for Dr King’s New Life Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Randolph Anderson
L. G. Hardman
N. E. Harris
United States
Joseph M. Brown Hoke Smith
A. 0. Bacon
John R. Cooper Thomas
Felder Thomas W. Hardwick
G. R. Hutchens
Joan M. Slaton
Philip Cook
G. M., Roberts WM
AJ Wright
Warren Grice Clifford Walker
Lem M. Park W. J. Speer
H. 8. Bowden M. L. Brittain
Joan W. Lindsey
W. J. Flanders Ek. L. Bainey
G. B. Tippins
Commissioner of Agriculture
J. J. Brown
J. D. Price
Commissioner of Commerce and Labor
HW. M. Stanley
The
Supreme Court
Leverly D. Evans
Hiram Warner Hill
Judge Court of Appeals
Richard B. Russell
B. H. Hill
Nasid R. Broyles
Alex, Stephens
William N. Terrell
J. BR. Pottle
Peyton L. Wade
S. G. McLendon Taul B. Trammell
Georgia
Charles R. Crisp
T V. Fagan
J. W. Bloodworth
W. W. Douglas c. B. Marsstall
A B and A Railroad Low Rates to New Orleans Meeting
Atlanta Ga Aug 13 An nouncement of very low rates to New Orleans on Aug 25 and 26 is issued by the A B and A Railroad and its connections for the Southern Cotton Association meeting called by Col Harvie Jordan. The conference aims to address the South’s serious situation and many cotton growers and business leaders are expected to attend. The railroad extends cheap travel to patrons in support of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
New Orleans
Southern Cotton Association
Harvie Jordan
South
A. B. &A. Railroad
Lem M Park Seeks First Public Office
Lem M Park announces candidacy seeking voters support for a first time run. The notice invites community backing and outlines campaign intention amid local political interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem M. Park
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oldham
Wimberley
Texas
J. Porter
Nowravate
Dr. King
A. B. & A. Railroad
New York
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Butler, Ga
H. J. Peagler
P. Robertson
Ass’t. Cashier
Schloss Baltimore Clothes
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