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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
2
The News predicts a large Dooly county majority for Governor Smith on June 4 and for Congressman E B Lewis. It argues the people should approve a second term for Smith and reject Hoke Smith, noting rising political awareness locally.
A Georgia candidate declares runs for state treasurer in the upcoming Democratic primary on June 4. The statement highlights prior public service and emphasizes dedication to the people.
The editor laments debt among farmers and urges planting more staples like potatoes peas and chufas to cut costs. He warns against reliance on credit and speculators, advises producing own food and goods, and stresses educating children amid hard work.
Local column reports a Sunday sermon addressing integration and mentions community members: F. Swearengen ill, visitors from Vienna and Fitzgerald, and various residents attending Sunday School and worship. The writeup also notes political chatter about Hoke Smith and Little Joe supporters and local social visits.
A Commoner article cites critics claiming 95 percent of rail stock is water and roads funded by bonds. It argues the public buys bonds, enriches speculators on stock, while railroad patrons suffer from exploitation and political calls to curb watered stock issues.
May 11 robbery in Fitzgerald Georgia saw yeggmen dynamiting the safes at the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad and Seaboard Air Line offices. They smashed a ticket case, took cash, and fled after being frightened away. Sheriff Fountain and deputies hunt the suspected gang active along the Seaboard line.
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