Campaign to reelect Georgia Chief Justice Fish gains broad support
Letters from lawyers and laymen across Georgia urge the re election of Justice William H Fish chief justice for seventeen years. Opponent Judge R B Russell is noted, but backers insist Fish upholds impartiality and law over personal opinion, arguing the state cannot afford to remove him now.
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William H. Fish
Georgia Supreme Court
Judge Fish
Thomas J. Simmons
Justice Fish
R. B. Russell
Court of Appeals
Fish
South Georgia
Fayetteville High Opens New School Building
Fayetteville's new school building opened Monday with Prof. L M Lester's faculty and 352 students enrolled. The ceremony featured prayers by Dr Geo Pi Garay and speeches by county officials about the value of education and the teachers' crucial role in guiding students. A subsequent note reports a major fire in Logan West Virginia causing heavy losses to the White and Browning block and the Logan Coal Operators' Association, with fire destroying records and parts of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company's quarters. Also reported are arrests in Memphis for murder tied to an ambush of Frisco railway workers, with one suspect admitting involvement.
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Fayetteville
L. M. Lester
Geo
Pi Garay
Lester
R. P. Minter
Vege
Virginia
W. Va
Logan
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Ellis’ Lodge
Logan Coal Operators’ Association
R. I. White
Thomas F. Browning
Operators
Call for Law Over Strikes and League Assembly
An editorial argues for banning strikes against essential services by creating a public court to settle labor disputes and enforce outcomes, outlining reforms to prevent rail, coal, and utility stoppages. It contrasts labor tensions with a proposed system of binding decisions and cites the League of Nations Geneva assembly as routine yet growing in interest.
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Herrin
Ilinois
League Assembly
Geneva
Third Assembly
League of Nations
League
Assembly
Council
Georgia official accuses fertilizer inspector of waste
A Georgia taxpayer exposé alleges C E Duffee from Clayton County drew salaries and expenses in March to July 1922 while not inspecting any fertilizer. The claim says Duffee spent June and July on expenses and spread slander instead of work.
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State of Georgia
Department of Agriculture
C. E. Duffee
Clayton County
Department
Duffee
Georgia Farmer Declines Joint Debate and Attacks Brown
A Georgia inspector criticizes J J Brown in a detailed letter outlining alleged waste and nepotism in the Department of Agriculture. He cites high salaries, family payroll, and improper fundraising among multiple charges, urging accountability while declining a debate invitation.
Slan der as political tool contrasted with elections
The piece argues slander is a medieval tactic used by anxious candidates to sway voters. It urges thorough voter investigation before ballots, noting politicians spread false statements when worried they cannot win on merit. Also covers British return of French gold and cotton planting suspensions.
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France
Paris
Bank of England
Ministry of Finance
Bank of France
Washington
United States
Senate
Smith
South Carolina
South
Blalock Endorsed by Fayette County Democratic Committee
The Fayette County Democratic Executive Committee on July 1 adopted resolutions endorsing Hon. A. O. Blalock for Commissioner of Agriculture of Georgia subject to the September 18 Democratic primary. Blalock is praised as a business banker mercantile leader and farmer, with prior roles including revenue collector and multiple state legislative terms.
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Department of Agriculture
Georgia
Agricultural Committee
Senate
Fayette County
Democratic Executive Committee
A. O. Blalock
House of Representatives
T. R Gay
Sec
Blalock Enters Race for Commissioner of Agriculture
Mr A. O. Blalock announces candidacy for Commissioner of Agriculture challenging incumbent J J Brown. The bid marks a bold challenge in the agricultural leadership contest.
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Commissioner of Agriculture
J. J. Brown
Blalock Campaign Gains Momentum Across Georgia Counties
Announcement by A O Blalock Fayetteville prominent farmer and reformer and former internal revenue official under the Wilson administration that he will seek the office of commissioner of agriculture in the state primary draws strong interest. Campaigns are organized in multiple counties and congratulatory letters pour in from across Georgia signaling broad support.
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O. Blalock
Ker
Fayetteville
Internal Revenue
Wilson
Commissioner of Agriculture
Fayette County
Blalock
Georgia
Wise Announces Congress Candidacy in Georgia
J W Wise declares his Democratic nomination bid for the 69th Congress in the Sixth District. He thanks supporters from Fayetteville Georgia dated June 29 1922 and pledges to serve voters in legislative and other matters if honored. Budget includes district primary rules and his respectful signoff.
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Democratic Executive Committee
J. W. Wise
Fayetteville, Ga
Candidate seeks votes for Sixth District seat in the 68th Congress
A candidate appeals to voters in the Sixth Congressional District. He asks for active support and pledges to work for the people’s interests if elected to represent the district in the 68th Congress.
Hollingsworth announces candidacy for state senate seat
W B Hollingsworth declares his bid for the state senate in the 26th district subject to county rules and the primary on September 13 inviting votes and support. He pledges to advance local interests if elected and closes with thanks and respect.
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State Senate
Democratic Executive Committee
W. B. Hollingsworth
Charles D Redwine Seeks Senate District 26 Support in Fayette County
Announcement to the voters of Fayette County from Charles D Redwine seeking the Democratic nomination for State Senate District 26. He promises to adhere to Democratic rules and regulations and expresses gratitude for voter support.
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Fayette County
Democratic Executive Committee
Charles D, Redwine
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Lanier
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Clayton and Fayette Counties
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State Capitol
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