Fayan on the First Ballot in Bryan Nomination Fight
Washington reports that despite daily attacks on W J Bryan the prediction holds he will be nominated on the first ballot at Denver. Figures show Bryan leads with 155 definite delegates and 502 favorable, totaling 657. opposed delegates total 171 with 44 doubtful, leaving a likely Bryan majority and objections labeled a waste of energy. The Courier Journal notes opposition cannot beat him with organization or funds.
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Kington
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Bryan
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Rhode
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Courier-Journal
Chaffin Bros Seed Notice For Watermelon Crop
Seed listing shows Melon Seed Monte Christo Watermelon seed offered by Chaffin Bros with indicated quantities and pricing in peck units. Limited availability noted for upcoming planting season with emphasis on varietal name and source.
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Monte Christo Water
Chaffin Bros
D&wit
Will Allen Support His Party Nominees for Sheriff
Mit B. Alef, defeated Democratic sheriff candidate, asks Maury County Democrats to support the party’s nominees in the sheriff race. He thanks supporters, respects others' choices, and pledges a clean, honorable effort to back the Democratic ticket.
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E. Allen
Mit B. Alef
Sheriff
Maury Counci
Ose
M. B. Allen
City Board closes Morgan charges and Sets street repairs
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously concurred with the Police Commission findings on City Marshal Morgan. Actions included approving street work, engine house delay, and charity payments while detailing fee arrangements in the Water and Light suit with Columbia.
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Morgan
Biddle
Police Commission
Porter
East Street
Chaff
Chaffin
Ritter
Dedman
Hayes
Dale
Water & Light Committee
Columbia Water & Light Co
Ed Morgan
Recorder Erwin
Erwin
Calle
Ja. R. Lamb
Amoun
Students Club Delegates Named for Nashville Exhibit
The Students Club met with President Miss Carpenter at ten oclock to decide on sending a delegate to the Tusporenlosis exhibit in Nashville. Mrs. Frederick Hardy and Mrs. Morgan were selected for the trip.
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Frederick Hardy
Morgan
Mise Carpenter
Tus Porenlosis Exhiite i Nashville
Columbians Buy Phosphate Lands in Land of Flowers
J A Brelly G W Nichols of Columbia and Eugene Voorhies of Mt Pleasant secured 20 acres of phosphate lands in Taylor County Florida estimated at 1 500 000 tons for 20 000 dollars. The land near Dead Water has a new railroad and low freight costs. They plan immediate operation and a stock company may be formed for outside investment after initial opening.
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J. A. Skelly and
G. W. Nichols
Taylor County
Florida
J. A. Brelly
Columbia
Eugene Voorhies
Mt. Pleasant
Fin
J. M. Parker
Memphis
Shelley
Nichols
Messrs
Nichols and
Kelley
Wou
President Open to Conviction Over Postmaster Nomination
Friends of Postmaster John W. Jackson in Washington report the President may reconsider and resend the nomination to the Senate after assurances from local supporters. Senators Frazier and Taylor indicated the action was not final, suggesting influence from business leaders and mass meeting supporters. Burdock Blood Bitters is recommended as a tonic.
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John W. Jackson
Washington
Senate
Jackson
Frazier
Taylor
Friends
Postal Receipts Show Increase Despite Panic in Columbia
Postal receipts for the year ending March 31 rose by about 305 dollars over 1907, despite saloon abolition and financial panic. Quarterly totals for 1906 and 1907 show steady gains except for a single drop. receipts for the year end March 31, 1908 rise again with totals: 4,529.08. 4,228.69. 5,288.21. 4,884.58.
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Columbia
New Florida Senator Sworn In At Washington
Senator Milton of Florida was sworn in as a U S senator in Washington. He is the second new Florida senator since the session opened last December and the third to represent the state in the Sixtieth Congress. Milton was appointed by the Florida governor to succeed William James Bryan.
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Florida
Washington
Milton
William James Bryan
AT THE RACKET Hosiery and outerwear sale list item prices
A catalog-style notice lists prices for hosiery and outerwear including Ladies heavy fleece lined hose at 16 18 20 cents, boys heavy ribbed hose, ladies fleece lined union suits, Ladies grey wool union suits, Misses and children's union suits, ladies heavy wool golf gloves, men's golf gloves, Jersey lined mitts, heavy wood gloves, boys gloves, heavy sweaters for men and boys, storm rubbers, cloth top rubbers, buckle arctics, and all rubber buckles with various price points from four to eight dollars.
Segregated Cow Law Passes by Narrow Margin in Columbia
At Thursday night’s meeting the Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the segregated cow law on second reading with one dissenting vote. Alderman McKinney publicized a survey of exclusive stock laws nationwide, reporting strong support and notable street cleanliness gains.
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen
G. W. Hayes
R. L. McKinney
Brad
Fttte
R. L. McK
Columbia
Tenn
Dunlap
Paris
Park Ia
Skeggs
Decatur
Ala
Decatura
Gardner
Union City
A. M. Bloe
Gallatin
Bee Supplies for Sale at Factory Prices in Rome
CHAFFIN BROS advertise Root's Bee Supplies offered at factory prices. Both phones listed for contact. Sale posted from Rome.
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Bee Supplies
Root’s Bee
Chaffin Bros
Romeh Istawit
Brakeman narrowly escapes death on slow freight train
H. B. Cluxton, brakeman on the L and N division, fell from a moving freight car in the north yards. A fireman flagged the stop, Cluxton lay unconscious across the rails, was placed in the caboose, and a following freight train narrowly avoided him. He was taken home in South Columbia and remained unconscious for hours with bruises and shock but no broken bones.
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H. B. Cluxton
North Yards
Cluxton
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