Disappointed reception for Watson speech in Campbell
The Campbell crowd of about one thousand heard Thomas E. Watson speak but found the address disappointing. He avoided key issues such as disfranchisement, railroad domination, and tariff reform, instead attacking Hoke Smith and Bryan without clear, statesmanlike explanations. Bryan and Roosevelt were contrasted, leaving listeners unsatisfied.
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Campbell News
Thomas E. Watson
Hay
Mr. Watson
Hoke Smith
Vernor Smith
Brown
Brownsville
Roosevelt
Taft
Bryan
Georgia
Crisp
Wataou
Nce
Anti- Hoke Smith
anti-Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Atlanta
Bryan Visit Promises Large Macon Welcome
Macon plans to host William Jennings Bryan on September 14 with Joseph Hall and the Bibb County Democratic club coordinating rail and lodging efforts for central Georgia Democrats. The city auditorium will host the speech and organizers expect thousands, with standing-room concerns noted.
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Macon
Joseph H. Hall
Bibb County
Democratic Club
Bryan
Georgia Democrats
City
Presidential candidates. Seven join race across parties
The country lists seven presidential candidates the largest number ever at one time. Democratic William J. Bryan of Nebraska leads the ticket, followed by Republican William H. Taft of Ohio, People's Party Thomas E. Watson of Georgia, Independence League Thomas L. Hingem of Massachusetts, Prohibition Eugene W. Chafin of Illinois, Socialist Eugene V. Debs of Indiana, and Socialist Labor Martin R. Preston of the Nebraska State Prison.
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William J. Bryan
Nebraska
William H. Taft
Ohio
People’s Party
Thomas E. Watson
Georgia
Independence League
Thomas L. Hingem
Massachusetts
Prohibition
Eugene W. Chafin
Illinois
Eugene V. Debs
Indiana
Martin R. Preston
Nebraska State Prison
Speech Review Critiques Watson’s Debate Performance
The writer condemns Watson for ignoring policy and focusing on personality and abuse. They praise Bryan as the democratic standard bearer and argue Watson failed to enlighten voters on important issues, appealing to prejudice instead of reason.
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Mr. Bryan
Watson
Independence League
Big Tom
Billy Bryan
Georgia Tax Returns Show Net Gains Near Five Million
Georgia counties report total net gains of about 5 million in property tax returns over 1907 after adjusting for corporate declines. Of 146 counties 98 show increases totaling 14.65 million while 48 counties incur losses of 6.85 million, with five counties’ returns pending. Capt Wright estimates corporate decreases will cut the net gain to about 5 million.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Capt. Wright
Late Tax Returns Drive Dooly County Tax Hike
Tax Receiver H. C. Brown reports a sharp rise in 1908 property taxes due to late returns. The tally now exceeds 100000, up from 80000, despite nationwide panic. Brown and his son Veline are commended for orderly books and pooling effort.
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H. C. Brown
Dooly
Veline
Revival at Lilly Baptist Church Saturday Night
Revival services begin at Lilly Baptist Church Saturday night before the fifth Sunday in August. Rev. W. L. Cutts of Vienna will assist the pastor after Sunday. Everyone is earnestly invited to attend.
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The
Lilly Baptist Church
W. L. Cutts
Vienna
Public notice from D B Thompson offers cotton and seed purchases
D B Thompson of Vienna advertises buying cotton and seed despite mills crushing prices. He claims to have money to pay, offers gin, bagging and tie bill services, and invites the public to call when prices are squeezed. He emphasizes ongoing reliability and friendliness to the community.
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Vienna
D. B. Thompson
Seed weigh-in notice from Pinehurst figure Barfield
F M Barfield of Pinehurst Georgia invites buyers with seed to weigh. The message specifies bushels at 30 pounds and 16 ounces per unit. It emphasizes a centrally located seed room for convenient access and sale coordination with Mr Reed Seller.
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Mr. Reed Seller
F. M. Barfield
Pinehurst
Wreck near Americus Claims Two Lives
The mutilated bodies of engineer C. J. Gilstrap and fireman Ezekiel McKenzie were recovered after Seaboard train No. 74 wrecked west of Americus due to a torrent flood. Gilstrap, returning from Montgomery to Savannah, died in the collision. his family survives.
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Americus
C. J. Gilstrap
Ezekiel McKenzie
Seaboard
Amoeticus
Gilstrap
Montgomery
Savannah
Gilatrap
Gilatraps
Lyons
Notes on Live Stock Training and Hogs
Practical guidance on hog feeding and care. Emphasizes quiet training of horses, ample water, and clean pens. Includes nutrition data for wheat bran, pig milk with scorched flour, exercise for brood mares, and general stock development principles.
Picnicers Advised to Notify Dooly Camp Board
All parties desiring to picnic or camp at the Dooly campground must advise the Board of Trustees before doing so. Statement attributed to O. P. Swearingen.
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Dooly Camp Ground
Board of Trustees
Bryan to Speak in Macon Georgia Sept 14
Norman E. Mack and the National Democratic Committee schedule William J. Bryan to address Macon on Tuesday Sept 14. Clarke How ell coordinates with Macon Democratic Club officials and state committee leaders. The Macon event is billed as a state wide significant political development and Georgia Mecca for that day.
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Atlanta
Clarke Howell
National Democratic Committee
Georgia
Norman E. Mack
The
Nations Democratic Committee
William J. Bryan
Macon
Democratic Club
Bryan
Howell
Joe Hill Hall
Howlett Hall
State Committee
Head Burst Like Watermelon In Fatal Fall
Valdosta Ga Aug 28 Ollie Chitty seven year old son of A Chitty died after falling from a fence while playing in the yard The skull was crushed from forehead to back and the death followed a two or three day illness Physicians said the injury cracked like a watermelon The parents knew little of the severity until near the end Also an ad seeks a reliable man to sell Champion Butter Separator machines promising $150 to $200 monthly earnings in Roanoke Ala.
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Valdosta
Ollie Chitty
A. Chitty
Rufus West
Roanoke
Ala
McCormick Mowers and Rakes Cash or On Terms in Pinehurst
A Pinehurst Georgia seller announces no credit after September 1 and that books will list cash sales only thereafter. The note states focus on cotton seed and seed cotton, with purchase of seed cotton in any quantity and mowers and hay tools offered cash or on terms.
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D. B. Thompson
McCormick
Farm Father Kills Daughter In Accident Cleaning Pistol
Nashville Ga August 22 Elbert Odom a farmer near Nashville accidentally shot his 9 year old daughter Sarah while cleaning a pistol forgetting it was loaded. The fatal shot struck her in the breast and she died within twenty minutes.
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Nashville
Elbert Odom
Sarah
Georgia Tax Reform Calls for County Assessors Board
The Dublin Courier Dispatch reprints Georgia editorial scrutiny of unequal taxation. It argues for county level assessors and equalizers to regularize assessments, curb under valuation, and force a fair share of government burden amid a flawed state tax system. Governor Smith could help by including assessors in an extra session call.
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General Assembly
Atlanta Constitution
Savannah Newa
Georgia
Atte
Smith
Thhe General Assembly
Dublin Courier Dispatch
For Sale Near Pinehurst School Grounds
The notice advertises sale of building lots near Pinehurst school grounds. Terms are reasonable. A. K. Hawke's glasses referenced in the seller's guarantee. F. M. Barfield.
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Pinehurst
A. K. Hawke's
F. M. Barfield
Pinehurst, Ga
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Gilstap
O. P. Swearingen
Mack
Berrien County
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