Brown and Smith Conclude Terms in Georgia News
Vienna Georgia June 29 1909 Gov Brown delivers inaugural address and ex Gov Smith ends term with final message to legislature. Suspension of Commissioner McLendon by Gov Smith prompts legislative activity before committee appointments. Flour prices drop one dollar per barrel for July delivery as Gov Brown is credited with progress.
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McLendon
Smith
Senate
House
Gov. Brown
Nowa
Georgia Press Debates Gayt-McLendon Vote and Brown Primary
Dublin Times notes that Gayt-McLendon might have cast the deciding vote against port rates if Gov Elect Brown had won the primary last year. The Dublin Times, a leading semi weekly, suspends publication as the Courier-Dispatch absorbs its subscription list. The outgoing governor is praised for his Georgia-wide impact despite political foes. The Waycross Journal remarks on the governor’s mixed relations and enduring achievements for the state.
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Gayt-McLendon
Elect. Brown
Dublin Times
Hoke Smith
Gayt
Courier-Dispatch
Hilton
Times
Gov Smith and Little Joe in Albany regarding recommendations
The Savannah News questions the reasoning of the two governors messages and suggests the legislature will weigh both, favoring the good parts regardless of who signed them. It argues the legislature will not ignore older and newer governors’ recommendations if they are necessary for the state’s interests.
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Gov. Smith
Little Joe
Savannah News
Savneh News
Georgia
Boys Near Drowning Rescued After Pool Incident
Clarence Hughes and Joe Thomas Hill, both boys, narrowly escaped drowning while bathing in a pool near Cordele Georgia. An older person intervened and pulled them to safety just before they went under a third time.
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Cordele
Clarence Hughes
Joe Thomas Hill
Georgia Railroad Commission Reduction Proposal
The incoming administration pledges to cut the railroad commission from five to three members to save money as Georgia’s rail and public service sectors handle about sixty million dollars annually. The piece argues further economy could abolish the prison commission and potentially the court of appeals to trim expenses, while noting Governor Smith’s mansion sale idea as a plausible cost-cutting measure.
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Atlanta
Railroad Commission
Commission Express
Georgia
Dooly
Heard
Thhree
Court of Appeals
Gov. Smith
Georgia public opinion on appointing judges and reform
A column argues for keeping or improving Georgia's judge selection by public choice and cautions against shifting to Supreme Court only appointments. It notes resistance to changing methods, praises public involvement, and suggests officials need time and funding if new systems reduce legislative influence.
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Ocilla
Supreme Court of Georgia
Americus Times-Recorder
Dublin Times
Georgia Bar Association
Supreme Court
Senate
Superior Court
County Tax Dispute Prompts Editorial Response
The News defends its stance on a half mill ad valorem tax levy for road funding in 1909, noting the excess over the lawful limit and potential future collection. It explains the motive to expose the issue, protect public funds, and avoid later financial trouble while praising county officials as honest.
Democratic newspapers and fair play for masses
The Macon News and Dublin Times critique Democratic papers for defending local interests while claiming to serve the masses. They argue the Denver platform demands either free lumber and ore or strict tariff reform, and urge adherence to principle over catering to special interests.
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Macon News
Denver
Dublint Times
Hammock Sale Noted From Pinehurst Vendor
Item lists a hammock offered by F. M. Barfield of Pinehurst for $1.50 amid unclear, sketchy wording describing the seller and location.
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F. M. Barfield
Pinehurst
McLendon Speech On Port Rates At Atlanta Banquet
The Atlanta Journal reprints a Sunday speech by Railroad Commissioner McLendon delivered at a banquet by the Atlanta Freight Bureau on January 10 1907. He discusses port rates and the general levy of rates, noting his views differ from discussions a week earlier. The article hints at political maneuvering to secure his job under future administrations.
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The
Atlanta Journal
McLendon
Atlanta Freight Bureau
Guyt
Foley's Remedy Promises Quick Kidney Cure
Citizens advised against neglecting kidney and bladder symptoms as many drift toward Bright's disease. The advertisement claims Foley's Remedy will quickly cure. Sold by all druggists.
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Bright
Foley
All Draggist
Reform Debate Over Voter Registration Law Sparks Clash
The Marietta Journal criticizes a six month registration rule as disenfranchising while the Dawson News argues opening and closing books earlier could still allow timely registration. Editors urge patience, urging voters to rely on tax collectors and papers to publicize key dates and defend cleaner elections.
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Marietta Journal
Dawson News
Conrée
NOT A SKY PILOT IN GEORGIA POLITICS
A Cordele summary notes Gov. Smith acted as if Gayt McLendon bought influence, and when trade cooled he moved to protect himself. With Smith defeated, Gayt seeks self preservation, aligning as conservative and resisting private control of the railroad commission unless the governor shares the burden.
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Gov. Smith
Gayt McLendon
Murphy
Tamagany
Gayt
Guv. Smith
Guyt
Revs
Railroad Commission
Georgia
Cordele
Rambler notes on authority and Melendon suspension debate
The Rambler discusses authority over Melendon suspension with phrases about vindicating the move and public need. It mentions Bro. Shipp and a figure named Guyt seeking to act, implying a change and official responsibility amid uncertainty about the proper course.
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Smith
Melendon
Bro. Shipp
Guyt
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Vienna, GA
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Honey
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George & Woodward
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Barouches
Cotton ST
Vienna Garage CO
Vienna
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