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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1910
Page
2
A Dahlonega newspaper column covers local politics with references to the Lumpkin county Democratic primary, Georgia state treasurer candidates W. J. Speer and others, and commentary on legislative and federal conduct. It notes a nearby fatality in Roanoke and a Montezuma shooting, plus various civic notices and personal snippets.
The document sets forth 1910 rules restricting primary voting to white Democrats who are legally registered. It requires an oath pledging support for all nominees in the next general election. Voters must vote in their districts and election clerks may be used only at Dahlonega and Auraria.
In a plea to voters H H Perry explains his withdrawal from the gubernatorial race and announces his candidacy for Congress. He cites a critical period in national politics and urges voters to choose what is best for the country. The issue also carries notices for Tom Bell's reelection bid and Seabolt's school commissioner candidacy.
We extend sincere thanks to neighbors and friends who remembered us after our home burned. Their sympathy and generous contributions are deeply appreciated by Mr. and Mrs. Gitnispre.
A candidate cites business matters and announces withdrawal from the tax collector race with appreciation for supporters and friends. The letter signs with respect and thanks, indicating no further campaign activity.
A broad bloc of Gainesville and Flowery Branch business leaders back Col. W. B. Sloan for Solicitor General. The letters praise his honesty, energy, and strong criminal-law practice, citing his hard work to support family and his rise through the Northeast Georgia legal scene.
Bias M. Bern seeks renomination for Congress in the August 26 primary. P. M. Hawes announces candidacy for Georgia Treasurer, citing legislative and bank leadership experience and requesting public support.
A 1898 Georgia bill proposed to empower counties to sue mob participants for damages. It defines mobs as unlawful assemblies and sets damages for lynching victims five thousand dollars, for permanent injuries one thousand, and full property compensation. The bill outlines court procedures and cross county recovery, with a 1910 certification noting it did not pass.
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