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Newspaper
Fayetteville News
Location
Fayetteville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
7
O W Whatley announces his candidacy for Fayette County sheriff. He pledges qualification for the onerous duties, urges countywide trust in rotating offices, and respectfully solicits voter support, promising a vigorous, fearless and honest discharge if elected.
F B Brown announces candidacy for re election as Sheriff of Fayette County under Democratic party rules. He pledges fearless duty, notes nocturnal responses to calls, and states about 900 dollars paid into the county treasury during his term, thanking supporters and seeking renewal.
T. J. Mitchell announces candidacy for Sheriff of Fayette County Illinois, subject to the Democratic primary. He pledges to perform his duty if elected and notes his past record is available to voters.
John R. Longino announces candidacy for Tax Collector of Fayette County under the Democratic Executive Committee rules. He asks for voters' support and signs the letter with respect.
J F Smith announces candidacy for Fayette County tax collector under the Democratic executive committee rules and regulations. He asks for the support and friendly interest of fellow citizens.
A candidate for Fayette county tax collector pledges to follow the Democratic Executive Committee rules and to faithfully discharge duties if elected. Signed by MO. R. Brooks.
MILES Brown announces candidacy for Tax Collector of Fayette County subject to the June 4 primary. He cites illness hindering voter contact and pledges faithful duty if elected, urging residents to vote regardless of personal meetings.
To the voters of Fayette County announces candidacy for office born and raised in Fayette County served in the Confederate army in Co L of first Ga Reserves Co formed in Fayetteville pledges to discharge duties to the best of ability confirms candidacy and request support from Fayette County voters.
J J Davis declares candidacy for the office of Ordinary of Fayette County under Democratic rules for the primary elections. He appeals for support and pledges to discharge duties to the best of his ability if elected.
J R Murray declares his candidacy for the office of Ordinary in Fay ette County under Democratic rules. He asks for voters’ consideration, vows to perform duties to the best of his ability, and expresses appreciation for support.
Democratic primary voters in Georgia hear WM. J. Speer announce his candidacy for State Treasurer. He cites over twenty years of prior service in the office and promises faithful administration if elected, urging voters to support his bid on June 4th.
A candidate running in the Democratic primary for county treasurer appeals for support from friends and all county residents. He notes his 83 years of age and having one eye, emphasizing prior service to the people.
A candidate for Fayette county treasurer appeals for votes, noting poverty and lack of property to support candidacy. He pledges faithful duty if elected, signing as Jos. N. Banks and seeking the people’s support in the upcoming primary.
A A Turner announces candidacy for county treasurer, subject to the primary ordered by the Fayette County Democratic Executive Committee. He states he has never sought office before and asks for support, pledging to discharge duties to the best of his ability if elected.
J. H. Williford appeals to Fay ette County voters as a Civil War veteran fighting poverty and disability on crutches, declaring a limited lifespan and urging support for his bid in the June 4 primary. He emphasizes his long service to the county and gratitude for any vote or backing.
A candidate running for county treasurer under Democratic committee rules describes himself as a poor man seeking office. The message emphasizes eligibility under party guidelines and commitment to public service within the election process.
A county candidate declares long residency of over forty years and commits to serving faithfully in office, asserting readiness to discharge duties to the county and its residents.
J B Carson running for Fayette county representative in the Democratic primary on June 4 advocates paying pensions in advance in one lump sum, proposes pensioning all Confederate veterans and widows, calls for tax reductions, opposes monopolies, supports rural school improvements, and vows to represent voters honorably with people’s interests at heart.
Will T. Norton announces candidacy for county treasurer subject to Democratic primary and executive committee order. He thanks supporters and hopes to win one more term, signing with respect.
J Q Landrum announces candidacy for county commissioner. He pledges to perform duty, reimburse taxpayers with better reads, and inaugurate a road working system that will be a credit to the commissioners and the county.
J A Thompson declares for the county commissioner race subject to the June 4 primary. He pledges to perform duties to the best of his ability and seeks the support of voters.
To Fayette County voters, candidate G. Domndson asks for support in the Democratic primary on June 4. He promises to deliver better service if elected and to make voters glad they chose him.
A self announced candidate enters the race for county commissioner in the upcoming primary against Anne Ath. The filing signals a contest within the local political arena and highlights the candidate's intent to seek the party nomination.
J W Spratlin declares his bid for Tax Receiver in Fayette County under the Democratic Primary on June 4 1908. He cites past service in 1901 and 1902 and asks voters for support, promising to again discharge duties in the taxpayers interest.
J S Thornton presents his candidacy under Democratic executive committee rules for the June 4 1908 primary. He pledges to promote state prosperity, pension payments, liberal care for old soldiers, anti gar nishment leakage, favors cross state damage suits restrictions, supports more school funds, and conservative governance.
Jesper R P Minter declares candidacy to represent the county in the Democratic Primary on June 4 1908. He pledges to serve the people to the best of his ability, asks for support, and vows to act for the county’s interests while opposing measures he believes hurt the public. He praises Confederate soldiers and widows and urges voters to vote for him.
J M Strickland of Griffin Georgia announces candidacy for Solicitor General of the Flint Circuit and asks for voters support and backing.
E A Hucuaby announces candidacy for Fayette County Commissioner in the upcoming June primary. He pledges to discharge duties to the best of his ability if elected.
J W Dixon announces candidacy for County Commissioner of Fayette County in the Democratic primary set for June 4. He pledges to perform his duty as he sees it if elected.
E. W. Dukes announces his candidacy for county commissioner in the Democratic primary set for June 4. He pledges to perform duties to the best of his ability if elected and asks for support from voters and helpers.
A candidate message to white voters of the Flint Circuit announces E M Smith as a Solicitor General hopeful subject to a state primary. He pledges to discharge duties to the best of his ability and requests support.
J W Wise, a Democratic candidate, addresses Flint Circuit voters for the Solicitor General position subject to primary. He pledges to perform full duty to the best of his ability and asks for support with assurances of esteem.
A candidate announces intent to run for Tax Receiver in the Democratic Primary on June 4. The candidate notes no prior county office, pledges to win support and to discharge duties of W. C. D. Moore if elected.
Governor John Sparks of Nevada died Friday morning at his ranch near Reno after a long illness from Bright's disease. His term ending December 1, 1910. Don S. Dickerson poised to succeed him. Sparks, born in Mississippi in August, had served as governor since 1902. wife and son at his bedside.
A candidate notes subjection to Democratic Executive Committee regulations and thanks supporters, promising future favors if elected. The fragment hints at political campaign framing and gratitude toward friends.
The House for a second time in twenty four hours rejected the mall subsidy provision for ocean steamships after a two hour debate. The postoffice appropriation bill was also altered with the senate amendment on weighing mail days, sending the bill back to conference. Senator Penrose moved to recede from remaining senate amendments and discharge the conferees, action carried, leaving the mail subsidy out for the present session.
A giant airship trial near Berkeley fails after rising 200 feet in front of about 10,000 spectators. Sixteen crew members are injured. most to recover, one may die. Engineer L. C. Roy suffers a fractured leg and internal injuries. A large crowd watches the spectacular accident as the ship collapses.
Union miners in Hopkins Union Webster and Christian counties halted a non-union strike begun January 1 near Nashville Tennessee. A meeting at St Charles announced the end of the strike and pledged no further supplies to idle miners and families while offering union cards to seek work in unionized fields.
General Luke Wright addressed the Tennessee Bar Association in Nashville on the topic Japan. He noted he planned to discuss a Taft chosen subject but diverged due to disagreement over the Philippine question. Secretary Taft was made an honorary member of the association.
The Cunard liner Louisiana arrives in New York after four days and twenty hours at sea, breaking average speed and shortest trip records on the trans Atlantic run. Off Sandy Hook in heavy fog at 2 33 a m, she surpasses sister ship Mauretania by three hours and thirty seven minutes.
More than 40,000 deaths reported in Usegza province Uganda due to severe famine. Government feeding 50,000 natives as crops fail. Prospects of further suffering in coming months.
Secretary of War Taft was guest of honor of the Tennessee Bar Association in Nashville. He dined at Belle Meade, hosted by Judge J. M. Dickinson, then addressed the Tennessee Bar Association about the United States taking over the Philippines.
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