Henderson backs Smith in Georgia governor race
Senator J A J Henderson of the 15th district with Montgomery Telfair Irwin Dodge and Ben Hill counties, visiting College Park, declares support for Hoke Smith for governor. He praises Smith as a capable business leader and proclaims he will harmonize corporate and individual interests while settling political questions to restore prosperity.
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J. A. J. Henderson
Montgomery
Telfair
Irwin
Dodge
Ben Hill
Kimball House
Henderson
College Park
Hoke Smith
Journal
Evernor
Georgia
Smith
Gov. Smith
Atlanta Journal
Survey Underway for State Railroad Extension
Representative Hooper Alexander of DeKalb County Georgia arrived in Chattanooga to survey extending Broad Street through the Western and Atlantic yards. He said Gov. Hoke Smith aims to reach the Tennessee River and connect with river boats, creating an ocean to St. Louis freight route. A possible exchange may grant river right of way for opening the street through the yards.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Hooper Alexander
DeKalb County
C. E. James
Broad Street
Western & Atlantic Yards
Alexander
Hoke Smith
Tennessee River
Ocean
St. Louis
Tragic Baseball Death At Sparks From Overexertion
In Valdosta Georgia on April 21 a Collegiate Institute game between the Joe Browns and Hoke Smits ended in tragedy. Ben Wright known as Shorty died after running from second to third during a game. He collapsed and died despite medical aid. he had fainted recently during train travel and is believed to have died from heart trouble and overexertion.
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Valdosta
Sparks
Collegiate Institute
Joe Browns
No Indictments as Schley County Grand Jury Reports
The Schley County grand jury at the latest term found no cases needing indictment, praising local prosperity and lawfulness. The jury credits state prohibition for the inactivity, calling it one of the most remarkable sessions in the county’s history.
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Grand Jury
Schley County
Schley
Georgia
Atlanta
Notice to Subscribers on New Postal Law Payments
The News stops sending papers to subscribers on credit beyond nine months under the new postal law that took effect April first. If you want your County paper, send enough money to cover subscriptions through April 1 1908.
Governor Smith to Speak at Cordele Courthouse Next Tuesday
The News announces Governor Hoke Smith will address voters of Criep and nearby counties at Cordele Courthouse next Tuesday afternoon at 2. The short time before the primary may prevent another appearance in this section, so all who wish to hear him should attend.
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Hoke Smith
Criep
Cordele
Prohibition Issue Drives Georgia Electoral Debate
The piece notes prohibition as a rising issue in Dooly County and Georgia overall. Savannah chamber of commerce supports light wine and beer laws and is spreading pro prohibition sentiment. The News criticizes not treating prohibition as a campaign issue and urges voters to choose careful legislators. Watson's Jeffersonian counsels caution in electing the right people to the legislature and supports voting for the amendment on negro disfranchisement in October.
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Dooly County
Missouri
Senate
House of Representatives
Chamber of Commerce
Savannah
Georgia
Watson
Jeffersonian
House
Ideal Laundering Machine Proposal Stakes 4 Cents a Day
A call to voters questions how many would pay four cents daily for a year to have washing done as well as they do it themselves. The Ideal Laundering Machine would wash for this cost for one year and then free thereafter. The piece challenges any man to vote yet claim poverty prevents spending two stamps per day for a year to spare a wife or mother from tub labor.
Girl's Name Forged on Egg Sparks $60 Reward
H. W. Headley offers a $60 reward for information identifying the person who signed his daughter Alice's name on an egg bearing a plea for a husband. The egg box reached Gowry Indiana and a story circulated widely. Headley believes it a joke and will continue investigating to find the culprit.
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H. W. Headley
Alice
Gowry
Snow Cemetery Decoration Notice
Snow cemetery will be decorated on Saturday April 25 at 9 o clock a m. All persons interested are requested to meet there at that time.
Mercer Won Debate With Wake Forest In Atlanta
Mercer proved the winner in the joint debate with Wake Forest held in Atlanta. The topic was Resolved that the tendency toward centralization of power is in the public interest. Mercer side speakers were C. H. Garrett of Macon and R. E. Bailey of Savannah. Wake Forest speakers were T. F. Brown of Asheville and F. T. Collin of Lumberton. Judges were Dr W L Lingle Judge John S. Candler and Superintendent William M Salton.
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Atlanta
Town honors girl who fended off attacker with pistol
In Thomasville Georgia on April 23 Miss Ellen Quarterman fourteen repelled a negro assailant with a pistol after he attacked her at home three shots were fired with one bullet hitting her hat another her dress and a third missing. Citizens presented her a diamond watch and pearl pistol in admiration. A large manhunt continues with dogs and posses in woods near Kingwood as locals fear a lynching tonight.
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Thomasville
Ellen Quarterman
Kingwood
Races Draw Crowd Despite Rain at City Park Meet
A large crowd attended Thursday’s horse races at the city park despite wet weather. In the trotting events, Nesbitt’s horse won the first race with time 1.19, followed by Cawley and Clay. In the second race Nesbit’s entry won in 1.14 1-2 with Fullington second, Hamilton third, and Glover fourth.
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the Park
Nesbitt
Cawley
Clay
Nesbit
Fullington
Hamilton
Glover
Daughters of the Confederacy to send aid box to Atlanta
On May 8 the Daughters of the Confederacy will ship a box of eatables to the Confederate Soldiery at the Old Soldier Home in Atlanta. Those wishing to contribute should send donations to Miss Bertha Leonard by May 7.
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Daughters of the Confederacy
Old Soldier Home
Atlanta
Bertha Leonard
Fresh supplies for spring house cleaning in Pinehurst Ga
A fresh lot of liquid veneer and jopalack kept constantly on hand for the housekeeper. Ideal for spring cleaning duties at home in Pinehurst Georgia.
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Jopalack
Barfield
Pinehurst
For Governor Joseph M Brown Op Ed Attack on Hoke Smith
An editorial letter argues the single issue is Hoke Smith, contending Brown and Smith both favored prohibition but Smith failed to deliver on promises. It accuses Smith of shifting platforms, expanding the railroad commission, and distributing free passes via an immigrant agent while criticizing past tax and pension moves. The piece questions Georgia voters on continued Smith leadership.
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News
Mr. Brown
Mr. Smith
Atlanta Journal
Smith
Hoke Smith
R. R
Len O
R. R. Commission
Duckworth
McLendon
Railroad Commission
Suit to ban newspapers carrying liquor ads
Guthrie April 22. Attorney General West sues Dallas Guthrie Ft Worth and Chicago liquor houses and local news agents to restrain newspapers from publishing intoxicating drink advertisements in Oklahoma and to bar liquor houses from soliciting business and news dealers from selling papers containing ads. Case set for the first week of the May term.
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Guthrie, Okla
Dallas
Guthrie
Ft. Worth
Chicago
West
Haskell
Blandering Mr Brown at the Opera House Next Friday
Blandering Mr Brown will be presented at the Opera House next Friday evening under the auspices of Miss Mao Foretatd's elocution class. Tickets are on sale at Vicon Deas store. Everybody invited to attend.
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Brown
Opera House
Mies- Mao ‘Forotatd
Vicon Deas
Porch Party Ends in Delightful Epworth League Gathering
Byromville hosts an Epworth League porch party at the Watts home from 8 to 11. After a business meeting, games crowned Miss Edith Page and Mr. John Murray prize winners who received neatly bound Testaments. Cold refreshments were served on the porch at 10. The Leaguers dispersed at eleven praising the grand time.
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W. B. Watts
Epworth Lodgne
Edith Page
John Murray
Community to Gather at Mt Olive Church for Cemetery Cleanup
Notice calls all concerned to meet at Mt Olive church on Friday April 24 to clean the cemetery and decorate graves. Everyone is asked to bring dinner for the gathering and meal.
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Mt. Olive Church
Voters face Smith vs Smith choice in Georgia election
The passage questions the changes under Mr. Smith and contrasts with Hoke Smith, urging voters to weigh who is responsible for current conditions. It frames the election as a referendum on one term of Smith and the prospect of two more years under Hoke Smith.
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Mr. Smith
Lelse
Smith
Hoke Smith
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J- A.J. Henderson
Jares
Mercer
Wake Forest
Miss Quarterman
Joseph M. Brown
Governor of
Oklahoma
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