Legislature braces for second session actions on passes and state road
The upcoming session will reconsider bills on public officer passes and stricter prohibitions, with Hall and Perry bills poised for debate. A major measure is Hooper Alexander’s plan to extend the Western and Atlantic state road to the coast, a move many citizens expect to boost property value and state revenue.
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Dilla
Hall
Bibb County
Perry
Railroad Commission
Hooper Alexander
Dekalb
Tidewater
Prohibition and the Convention Debate
Savannah Morning News weighs the likelihood of a prohibition plank at the Democratic national convention. It argues Bryan will steer the platform away from national liquor issues, while Illinois prohibitionists push to insert a prohibition plank. The piece asserts Bryan will be the Democratic nominee and strong enough to keep the party united.
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Seaborn Wright
Denver
Wright
Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Milwaukee
Alonzo Wilson
Prohibitionists of
Illinois
Prohibition Party
Democratic Party
Savannah Morning News
State Convicts and Public Roads
Savannah Morning News discusses Senator Felder’s plan to use state convicts for road work, noting lease revenue and tax concerns. It contrasts Mississippi’s convict farms with leasing, highlights fairness in county impact, and warns of finances if leasing ends.
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Felder
Gov. Smith
Brown
Mr. Brown
South
Mississippi
Savannah Morning News
Let Dixie Stand as It Was Written
The Georgia editorial argues against changing the words of Dixie citing it as a national anthem and war cry. Northern papers like the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle New York Herald and others protest the reform. A St Louis audience cheered the old version after a silent reception to the new.
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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
New York Herald
America
Mason and Dixon
St. Louis
Chicago
Palmer House
Cleveland
Dixie
Atlanta
Hardwickes Speech Praised By Packed Millen Crowd
Over 500 people filled the courthouse to hear Hon. Thomas W. Hardwick deliver a powerful and logical defense of Governor Smiths administration. The Georgia congressmans address was hailed as ablest and creditable by the Millen News.
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Georgia
Thomas W. Hardwick
Court House
Smith
Millen News
Congress Achievements and Shortfalls Reflected in Record
A historical survey lists actions and inactions of Congress noting reforms in child labor limits in DC, pensions, public building funding, currency measures, naval expansion, and arbitration pacts while missing bills on postal savings, anti injunctions, and national child labor law. Includes local commentary from Atlanta Journal and Odd Fellows notice.
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Congress
In Memoriam Maud Burgamy 17 Dies After Illness
An obituary for Maud Burgamy age 17 from Mineral Springs Baptist Church notes her Christian life since 1906, family mourners, and a May 28 funeral at home conducted by Rev. R. M. Dudley. She leaves a mother, father, two sisters and three brothers. she is described as pure and loved by angels.
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Angel of Death
William Burgamy
Maud
Mineral Springs Baptist Church
Heaven
R. M. Dudley
Card of Thanks to Washington County Voters
The writer thanks Washington County voters for standing by during the heated campaign ending June 4 with victory on their colors and expresses lasting gratitude.
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Washington County
Application for Administration in Georgia County
Georgia Washington County Ordinary's Office announces J B Mosely has applied for letters of administration on the estate of Handy B Davis deceased. The application will be heard on the first Monday in July.
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Georgia
Washington County
J. B. Mosely
Handy B. Davis
Snell Estate Admin Application Advances in June
Ordinary notices Mrs M A Snell has applied for letters of administration on the estate of DC W Snell deceased. The court directs notice to all concerned that the matter will be heard in July next before CO D Tu1eren Ordinary.
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Georgia
Washington County
M. A. Snell
W. Snell
Special election ordered for Washington County clerk 1908
By authority of law Ordinary C D Thigpen orders a special election in every militia district of Washington County Georgia for June 25 1908 to fill the clerk of the superior court vacancy caused by H B Masseys death and to serve the remaining term ending December 31 1908 Pierce B Gross is appointed acting clerk until the vacancy is filled under state law.
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Georgia
Washington County
C.D. Thigpen
Washington, Georgia
Superior Court
H. B. Massey
General Assembly
State House
D. D. T Herky
Ordinary
D. Thigpen
B. Massey
Pierce B. Gross
C.D
Application for Administration in June 1908
Mrs. Sallie Belle Newsome applies for letters of administration on the estate of Solomon Newsome, deceased. The matter will be heard on the first Monday in July, before O. D. Trapex, Ordinary.
Entering race for Clerk Superior Court in Washington County
The speaker announces entry for the Clerk Superior Court vacancy following H. B. Massey's death. Appointed to act as Clerk until qualified, they cannot canvass and rely on friends to support at the June 25 election.
Public hauling ad from Daylight Corner
Dr. J. H. Evans advertises for all kinds of public hauling at Daylight Corner, noting F. H. Goopmay as contact. The brief notice suggests a local service listing for transportation and moving needs.
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Daylight Corner
F. H. Goopmay
Sheriff Sale Notice in Sandersville Georgia 1908
The sheriff will sell at the courthouse door in Sandersville GA on the first Tuesday in July 1908 between legal hours to the highest bidder for cash. The property is 205 acres in the 184th district GM Washington County bounded by A H Page J L Harrison A W J Wood I R Page and E R Page and is in possession of Chas H Cook. The property is levied on as the defendant Chas H Cook’s. Written notice given as required by law dated June 3 1908.
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Georgia
Washington County
Sandersville
A. H. Page
J. L. Harrison
A. W.J. Wood
I. R. Page
E. R. Page
Chas. H. Cook
Chas
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