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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
4
A collection of Georgia political chatter cites Roosevelt era contrasts in Atlanta and Sandersville praise, critiques of Taft ally governance, local electoral costs, aroused county politics, and objections to prohibition repeal rumors. It surveys legislators, governors, and Washington county voting, with casual remarks on dogs and turkeys.
The Georgia Democratic platform adopted at the state convention promotes Jeffersonian principles with planks on employment, fair taxation, public utilities regulation, representation reforms, Confederate pensions, public education, a department of labor, anti lobbying, immigration limits, suffrage restrictions, convict labor reform, and national unity for prosperity. The document urges adherence to conservative governance, economic balance, and civic harmony.
The Dublin Times advocates using state convicts on public roads or in a large penitentiary rather than private leasing. It argues convict labor serves the state, improves health, and reduces ease of punishment, suggesting if roads are used the convicts should be kept and cared for by the state.
Cordele Rambler argues for higher Confederate soldiers pensions urging support for a bill by Representative Shaw of Clay to raise the annual pension from 60 to 100 dollars, with a hope it could reach 120 dollars for a ten dollar monthly stipend, asserting many rural residents would fund the increase as a patriotic duty and to ensure comfort in old age.
Athens Banner discusses the Chicago convention plank on government by injunction. It argues the plank is a mere sop to labor, repeating current law and failing to sway labor voters. It cites Bryan’s analysis and asserts the Republican party remains aligned with injunction-based governance.
An Augusta Herald reprints a southern viewpoint praising white jurors who doubt a black defendant’s guilt in a Hephzibah felonious assault case. It contrasts northern criticisms of southern justice with the jurors’ conscientious doubt and their choice to delay verdict rather than convict without clear proof.
Thomas W. Lawson proposed one million dollars to the democratic campaign fund if Bryan endorses Governor Johnson for the nomination. He also urged the republican convention to nominate Roosevelt.
The congressional convention at Augusta last Thursday drew large support for Congressman Hardwick who faced no opposition. The rally underscored his popularity in the Tenth district.
The Madison Advertiser laments modern constraints on editors, recalling the old era when a free pass was easier to secure. The piece expresses patriotic feelings for the state and a desire for progress without compromising virtue.
Atlantic City society reels as a black preacher and his family occupy a newly bought cottage in the summer colony. Neighbors fear social feud motives amid a transfer from a former owner who left midseason, with a Philadelphia agent handling the sale.
Notice from the Office of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues dated June 11, 1908 states that unless good cause is shown by July 9, 1908 the described road will be opened as a second class road. The route runs from Ball's Ferry to G W Newsome lands and proceeds through multiple landowners including Mre Rebecca Newsome T L D Tanner and others toward the Sandersville and Augusta road.
The Office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues cites a public utility road opening in the lower 92nd district from Johnson county line to Bartow and Pleasant Springs, intersecting at Z B Salters Tison place. The continuation of Johnson county’s road extends about 3 4 mile through Maning Anderson and 4% B Salter lands toward the county line, with I W Newman and B D Jorer as secretary and chairman.
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