Plan to extend Florida and Indian Spring railroad to Jackson
The article cites Capt. W. F. Smith as a leading advocate for linking Flovilla Indian Spring and Jackson by rail. It notes rail price rises delay, a Jackson Street Railroad charter, and that locals must fund the line via stock or bonds. It reflects doubt about Jackson residents supporting rights of way or action.
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Indian Spring
Jackson
Capt. Smith
Flovilla
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W. F. Smith
Western Hemisphere
Jackson Street Railroad
Council
Rumor Circulates on Daniel as State Senate Candidate
Griffin reports that Hon. Robt. T. Daniel may run for state senator from this district. Rotation would place Spalding county in line to furnish the senator, with Butts county among those likely to support him. The assertion notes Daniel would be acceptable to local voters.
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Griffin
Robt. T. Daniel
Spalding County
Butts
Stewart County Politician Enters Congressional Race
Rumored to announce that Hon. Thomas D. Stewart of Henry countywill run for Congress against incumbent Bartlett. Stewart, former state senator, is regarded as a capable politician and his candidacy would surprise district residents and likely stir lively contest.
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Thomas D. Stewart
Henry County
Congress
Bartlett
Stewart
State Senate
Mayor Beauchamp Pushes Joint Session For Public School Plan
The mayor calls a Friday night city council meeting with Jackson Institute trustees and public school trustees to pursue immediate steps toward a city controlled public school system and securing buildings for its operation. The plan aims to transfer school property from a corporation to city authorities and inaugurate public schools at once.
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Beauchamp
Jackson Institute
Jackson
Institute
Ringing Endorsement for Col Hall in Flint solicitor race
Griffin Call endorses Col M. P. Hall of Jackson for Flint circuit solicitor general against incumbent OH Bloadworth. Hall, a 1896 law graduate from the State University, is praised as bright, capable, and popular with strong support across the circuit. Nomination expected via circuit primary and seen as equivalent to election.
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Jackson
Flint
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Griffin
Col. Hall
Griffin Call
Local County Races Shaping Up For Year of Politics
County officers will be elected with speculation on candidates. Judge James F. Carmichael may run for ordinary again. Sheriff Crawford is expected to seek re election. J A McMichael and J D Thornton contest for Clerk of the Superior Court. Uncle Jesse McElroy likely to seek re election as coroner.
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James F. Carmichael
Crawford
Butts County
J. A. McMichael
Superior Court
J. D. Thornton
Thornton
Jesse McElroy
Ular Crusade Against City Vagrants Sparks Mayor Beauchamp Policy
The mayor of Jackson has launched a campaign against vagrants, requiring loiterers to show visible means of support or be placed on the streets with city work. He cites recent depredations around the depot and labels the vagrant class as a menace to the town’s property and prospects.
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Beauchamp
Jackson
What shall we do then for freedom and aid
The piece echoes a Sunday School lesson urging sharing as a path to freedom. It questions whom to serve and who qualifies for help, noting a lone, unnamed figure ignored by kin yet praised for independence and merit as the record hints at a collective moral call.
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