The County Primary and Bryan’s Stand in 1896
In Maury county Democrats vote next Saturday in a legalized primary to choose nominees for Sheriff Trustee and Assessor with the Herald pledging a square deal and honest conduct. The editorial endorses Bryan, lauding his character and leadership as the nation’s moral force and foresees Indiana’s praise for him as a national banner carrier for the Democrats.
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County Committee
State Committee
Wisconsin
Ohio
Democratic Committee of
Illinois
William J. Bryan
Bryan
America
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Indiana
United States
Nebraska
Consistency on Party Conventions Draws Mixed Praise
The Nashville American condemns mob violence at the Republican convention while praising the Evans lawful gathering. The Knoxville Sentinel commends the Oliver faction and accuses Paterson forces of coercion. The Herald denounces mob action by both parties and calls for peaceful, lawful resolution of party disputes.
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Nashville American
Oliver Mob
Knoxville Sentinel
Patterson
Oliver
Nashville
Republian
Herald
If It’s True Marjory Btrode Booked for Paria
Reportedly the American play Marjory Btrode may be booked for Paria, with speculation that the character Marjory strode the primrose path. La Question Sociale of Paterson has been forbidden from using United States mails to preach anarchy, while several Kentucky papers are involved.
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Marjory
Paria
la Question Sociale
Paterson
United States
Kentucky
The Difference Between Russian Duel and American Crime
A historical editorial contrasts Russian duel fatalities with American homicide. It claims Russia offers defense and notice, while the United States permits sudden, unseen killings in alleys. It notes arrest and trial as common in America, with options like witnesses or plea defenses for the wealthy.
Glass houses and affairs of honor in rival systems
The author notes a man is mentally irresponsible at times yet sane otherwise and argues against praising either Russian or American systems. He warns critics who denounce Russia to remember such facts, likening it to living in a glass house. He leans toward trying the Russian method, if only to gain time to prepare for mortal conflict.
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Russia
Misleading claims on election officer pay in Tennessee primaries
The Memphis organ accuses the Patterson administration of flagrant misrepresentation by alleging $1.50 pay for each election officer if a legalized primary were held. The law provides no compensation for officers. only printing ballots, advertising, and registration costs are covered. Historically officers served without pay until recent decades.
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Patterson
Memphis
State Committee
Acta Amendatory
Tennessee
It All Depends Who Holds the Ox in Party Fights
A historical reflection contrasts 1800 Brownlow faction ousting Evans delegates with veteran backlash and 1908 Evans control forcing the ticket rule. The piece notes factional shifts, bolts, denouncements, and self interest in party discipline ending with the adage that moralities shift with whose ox is gored.
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Brownlow
Evane
Evans
Etiquette Rule Prompted By Angry Social Scene
A Courier Journal piece cites Heflin philosophy suggesting a gentleman should provoke a brawl across the aisle to defend etiquette after a lady is offended by seeing a Black person drink, a tactic described as apitting blood and bullets in defense of rules of etiquette.
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Heflin
Courier-Journal
Trade at Home Opposes Free Nashville Trip Schemes
The column argues home merchants pay taxes that benefit local schools roads and order maintenance, while Nashville retailers offer free trip incentives funded by higher ticket prices. It urges Columbia Maury County residents to support local industry and notes the Herald declined Nashville ad contracts that harmed local advertisers.
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Nashville
Learite
Columbia
Maury County
the Herald
Forest Reserve Purchase Bill Faces Congressional Inertia
Eastern states and business groups press for a $5,000,000 appropriation to place vast forest lands in White and Appalachian regions under federal control. Officials urge urgent action, but Speaker Cannon is said to oppose the measure, signaling weak legislative response to public need.
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Congress
White
Appalachian Mountains
Busljnees
Cannon
Final Out Prices on Boys Clothes and Silks In Store
Final closing out prices begin next Saturday and Monday on boys ages 6 to 16 including knee pants and 261 pairs. Suits priced from 2.25 to 8.00 with many discounts. rough silks in Mirage Jama Shah and black taffeta offered at 1.00 to 1.50 per yard. Also linens, calico, bleached domestic, and ready made nets plus new millinery and footwear deals highlighted by low priced gowns and Oxfords.
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Watre
C. J. Bonnet
Forest neglect sparks warning of decay and depopulation
The article warns that continued forest destruction threatens factories, cities, and agriculture. It cites European and Asian examples of decay from careless logging and urges urgent action to secure Appalachian watershed funding, referencing Knoxville Sentinel and calls for congressional appropriation.
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