Kelley and Talmadge lead in Taylor county race
In Taylor county observers mark Kelley and Talmadge neck and neck with voters. John I Kelley stands as the sole governor candidate who can defeat Talmadge. A Chavies Alabama cult refused medical aid during a typhoid outbreak with 14 cases and two deaths. Bishop W A Candler celebrates his 75th birthday and remains active in service. Virginia ends its fiscal year with a surplus over half a million dollars. Georgia voters hear Hardwick and Talmadge explain their past records amid election talk. Absent voters’ ballots available to Taylor county residents away September 14. An exchange note questions a jazz orchestra furnishing music, not performing it. Georgia superior to Kansas, though Kansas has aspects Georgians should consider. Sunday laws in Georgia restrict filling stations and labor except for essential work.
Five Candidates Named For Georgia Governor Nomination
In the E D Rivers Weekly list voters face a choice among five: Talmadge Nix Hardwick Holder or Kelley. The piece asks readers to rank them in the order they are named and to select a pick.
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Kelley
Georgia
Talmadge
Nix
Hardwick
Holder
E. D. Rivers
Tom Hardwick Rebrands as Conservative Figure
In a shift from sixteen years ago when he was known as a radical, Tom Hardwick now presents himself as a conservative believer in old and established institutions, according to Claxton Enterprise. The change signals a retrograde look to the past rather than a forward view.
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Tom Hardwick
Claxton Enterprise
Tom
Taylor County voters weigh candidates for State School Superintendent
The Cartersville Tribune-News notes strong support for Prof. M. D. Collins and calls for Duggan’s retirement after his term. It cites more than 60 Georgia weekly papers backing Richard B. Russell, suggesting shifting political winds and concerns about Governor influenced constitutional amendments.
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Taylor County
M. D. Collins
Duggan
Georgia
Richard B. Russell
Cartersville Tribune-News
Milton
Uncle John Holder’s Gov race stance sparks reader mockery
A local column mocks political platforms and candidate vows including salary cuts and abolishing the state highway department. The piece riffs on rhetoric and public concerns while noting the era’s topics from education pay scales to gasoline fears and editor salaries.
Georgia Catholic Layman's Finance Committee Meets in Macon
The Georgia Catholic Layman's Association finance committee met in Macon on Sunday chaired by J. J. Spalding of Atlanta. Spalding is father of Hugh Spalding, chairman of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents and an appointee of Governor Russell.
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Georgia Catholic Layman's Association
J. J. Spalding
Atlanta
Macon
J.J. Spalding
Hugh ‘Spalding
Board of Regents
University System of Georgia
Russell
Georgia Subventions Question Amendments Publication Limit
The writer questions how many Georgia newspapers Gov Russell subsidized to publish Constitutional Amendments restricting publication to one paper per congressional district. It cites the Pike County Journal as one known recipient and mentions another that would not receive a copy due to not backing him for Senate.
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Georgia
Russell
Senate
Pike County Journal
Georgia and South Carolina Officials Debate Teacher Funding
Before leaving office Governor Hardman borrowed 3.5 million to pay Georgia teachers. In 1932 Governor Russell had borrowed 2.7 million, 800 thousand below the allowable limit, claiming he could not obtain more. The speech cites South Carolina securing 7.1 million for teachers and questions whether officials prioritize schools over roads.
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Hardman
Georgia
Russell
Gvernor Russell
South
Rolina
Teachouth
Carolina
Outh
Georgia Column Addresses Political Debate and Tax Policy
The piece defends maintaining harmony with readers and critiques proposed state reforms. It references Governor Russell and Judge Crisp with support for their positions. It quotes candidate John N. Holder opposing the centralized treasury plan and gasoline tax reallocations, warning of higher county taxes and school fund impacts.
Campaign boastful talk sparks old rivalries in Georgia
The Telfair Enterprise critiques campaign managers for Edwards, Nix, Hardwick and Holder predicting overwhelming victories. It recalls past clashed feuds with Tom Hardwick and Klan ties and notes Hardwick’s weak prospects for a second primary, while referencing Watson and political rivalries in Georgia.
Governor’s ad distribution under fire in state papers
The piece warns that ads for constitutional amendments in the November election will be distributed by Governor Russell to favored newspapers in each congressional district. It accuses a veiled threat linking ad patronage to support for the Governor’s Senate bid and vows scrutiny of the selection.
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Russell
Senate
Kelley Emerges as Front-Runner for Georgia Governor Race
The Fulton Review notes John S. Kelley, long-time prosecutor of Eugene Talmadge, as the favored candidate among about ninety Georgia counties. Kelley praised for honesty and fearlessness, seen as a stabilizing force amid state governance turmoil in 1932.
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Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
Mr. Kelley
Talmadge
John I, Kelley
Fielt
Nix
Cordele
Fulton Review
Governor Governors chasing party nomination poem
A satirical verse lists candidates for governor in Georgia from Fort Valley native George B. Culpepper Sr. It riffs on the field shrinking as each figure is noted and one nominee, John I. Kelley, stands out amid the declaring names.
Kelley Campaign Grows Against Gene Talmadge
Hon John I Kelley campaigns for governor at Dalton court house opposing Gene Talmadge. Kelley challenges Talmadge to a joint debate and vows to quit if he cannot prove charges of misused state funds. The race features multiple candidates with split support. Dalton residents favor Kelley but worry about divided opposition.
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Gene Talmadge
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Abit Nix
John Holder
Kelley
Dalton
Cairo
H. BE. Edwards
Thos. W. Hanwick
Georgia
Hardwick
Edwards
Crawfordville
Governor Brags of Budget Cancels and 1931 Law
The Albany Herald quotes Governor Russell boasting that Georgia could cancel all state obligations if funds fall short. The 1931 law cut appropriations to fit available money, offering full receipts to creditors only if cash exists. The piece mocks the governor for praising such deficits and suggests better restraint.
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Russell
Crisp
University of Georgia
Georgia
Albany Herald
Weathered Woes and Tax Gripes Echo in Town Talk
A man laments limited summer fee and scarce coal for next winter while noting taxes dominate his concerns. The remark prompts a broader reflection on where faith in humankind should rest and which kind of people deserve it.
Governor Hopeful Abit Nix Attacks Professional Politician
In a state-wide tour Abit Nix attacks professional politicians as self serving and focused on pay while criticizing state governance. The Valdosta Times notes his quips about college life and funding appeals for public works as part of his speech.
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Nix
Hhe
Editor notes surge in Georgia marriages over divorces
Thomaston Times columnist Olin Miller is widely cited noting a marked rise in marriages in Georgia compared to divorces and suggesting marriage licenses are cheaper than divorce. The remark reflects national attention on Georgia social trends and legal costs.
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The
Thomaston Times
Georgia
Beetle Infestation Prompts Poetical Bean Crisis
The Cherokee Advance editor describes beetles devastating a bean crop. He notes the futility of poisons after beans sell for a penny a gallon and five bushels cost a pound of poison, so he left the patch to the beetles and claims they are helping themselves.
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Cherokee Advance
Owever
Soil improvement beats politics in Georgia farms say Progress-Argus
The Jackson Progress-Argus argues that Georgia farmers should start a fall soil improvement campaign with winter legumes. It notes Butts county's successful programs and plans for another large acreage of soil improvement and grazing crops, calling for economic benefits over electoral debate.
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Jackson Progress-Argus
Georgia
Butts County
Holder bids roads plan to beat highway dept says Dalton
The Dalton Citizen questions John Holder about his plan to abolish the highway department and build roads at lower cost. It argues the public seeks good roads cheaply and he must convince voters his alternative works to earn endorsement.
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Dalton
Mr. Holder
John Holder
Highway Department
Adel pays tribute to secretary of state John B. Wilson
The Adel News lauds John B. Wilson as one of the state's most lovable and efficient officials. It calls Wilson, serving his first term and seeking re election, a splendid gentleman with many friends who hope to see him continue in the office of secretary of state.
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Wilson
Politely urging moderate political stance in Covington
The Covington News urges readers to take politics seriously but avoid bitterness. It encourages discussing candidates honestly, weighing good and bad points, and fostering civility toward those who disagree.
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Covington News
Kelley Seeks Governorship With Promise to Curb Corruption
The outstanding gubernatorial candidate John J. Kelley is praised for his spotless character and public service. He pledges to end looting of state treasuries by officials and allies and to dedicate his term to removing corrupt influence from government.
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John J. Kelley
By Their Fruit Ye Shall Know Them from Georgia Politics
Fragmentary public notice style text cites quotations about voters, education, banks, and politicians. Mentions Georgia figures, Governor Russell, and radical rhetoric. discusses trust in institutions and alleged political betrayals amid campaigning.
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Toda
Georgia
Russell
Talmadge Alleged Expense Scandal Highlighted in Georgia Coverage
The Macon Telegraph cites claims that Talmadge misrepresented travel costs and used a chauffeur while riding trains, totaling about eighteen thousand dollars over three years. The Athens debate tone notes duplications and withheld itemized records, challenging his farmer ally image.
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Maron
Charlie Griffith
Charlie
McRae
Commissioner of Agriculture
Washington
Atlanta
Macon
Unclear OCR Note on Etymology and Reading
Fragmentary text questions how era te means many? The line appears to discuss difficult university understanding and fortune, with garbled words and missing context. No clear person or event is identifiable.
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