Carmack Shot Dead in Nashville Street Duel
Former Tennessee senator Edward Carmack was killed in a street duel with young attorney Robin Cooper in Nashville. Cooper was wounded in the shoulder and is under police watch in a local hospital. Dr. Duncan B. Cooper, first aid, was detained at police HQ. The killings followed a bitter Democratic primary and editorials by Carmack on Col. Cooper and alleged Democratic machine ties.
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Nashville
Tenn
Edward Carmack
United States
Tennessee
Robin Cooper
Cooper
Carmack
Duncan B. Cooper
Tennesseean
Col. Cooper
Mr. Carmack
Waters-Pierce official surrenders on false swearing charge
Clay Pierce chairman of Waters-Pierce Oil arrives in Austin to surrender to Travis County sheriff on a false swearing charge tied to Waters-Pierce re admission. Bond set at 20000 with strong Texas bondsmen. case continued to January term. Pierce escorted by Judge H C Priest. no arrest formalities.
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Austin
Tex
Clay Pierce
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
H. C. Priest
Travis County
Pierce Oil Company
Texas
Pierce
Mr. Pierce
Court House
G. W. Littlefield
Joe Nolle
Walter Tips
W.R. Hamby
H. A. Wroe
Chester Thrasher
Theo Low
Geo. Hume
H. A. ‘Ilers
Standard Oil Company
Local editorials echo Carmack controversy in Tennessee
Citizens in Tennessee report editors demanding Carmack references stop. The death trigger ed most intense excitement across the city with streets in the neighborhood quickly filling.
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Tennessee
South
Carmack
Fraternal Brotherhood to Meet. Bonham Lodge Anniversary
The Fraternal Brotherhood holds regular session at 7 30 tonight with business and applications to be acted on. Bonham lodge marks its third anniversary on the 17th this month with 15 candidates to be initiated and Hon A M Duke of Tyler invited to speak. Local store M C Spivy & Co advertises new coats and tailored ladies suits on Main Street.
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Bonham Lodge
A. Morgan Duke
Tyler
M. C. Spivy & Co
Canvassing Election Returns Delays Swearing In Officials
The commissioners court is canvassing general election returns. Newly elected officers will not be sworn in for several days and the list of appointive officers will be released after a delay.
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Commissioners Court
City Council Extends Fire Limits and Purchases Hose
The city council met in regular session and enlarged fire limits to include Willow to Chestnut and North Sixth to the T and C depot. Mayor Spangler was named purchasing agent and may sign orders. a night watch vacancy remains unfilled pending merchant support. He may buy 500 feet of extra hose if deemed necessary, decision pending.
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Willow
Chestnut
North Sixth
Spangler
J. W. McKee
Bloodhound Bought By Bridge From Rusk
Bridge returns home with a notable bloodhound raised at the State penitentiary. The dog, valued at 1500, has a reputation for tracking escaped convicts and trail success.
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Sheri
Bridge
Rusk
State Penitentiary
Lost Boy’s Black Overcoat Reported Missing
A boy’s black overcoat is missing between the kindergarten school in South Bonham and the public inquiry. Return any found item to the office.
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South Bonham
Isqyutre
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Ravenna
Mack
Denison
May Stewart
Steger Opera House
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White, Blakeney & Fuller's
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