Western political banter and convention turmoil noted
Washington correspondent reviews Dawney’s bid and two thirds rule at Kansas City. Cullom argues Porto Rico law and Constitution clash. Conference hall fire prompts new auditorium plan. Davis resigns to lecture for Boers, while Roosevalt criticizes the Philippines and Dewey emerges as potential hero for ticket.
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Bown
Washington Correspondent
Dawney
Kansas City
Bryan
Roosevalt
Philippines
McKinley
Dewey
Court of Appeals Rules for Beckham in Governorship Contest
The Court of Appeals declares Democratic candidate Beckham the legally elected governor in a surprise decision. One Republican judge dissented while two aligned with the Democrats, potentially halting any appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Bpeslal
the Herald
Frankfort
Court of Appeals
Gov. Beckham
Reideas
Beneh
Medical Society Opens Annual Session with Address on Heredity
The Medical Society of Tennessee met in annual session this morning. President Dr. Ed E. Nelson of Chattanooga delivered the address titled Heredity. A large number of doctors attended and the meeting will continue for three days.
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Knoxvreus
Medical Society of
Evans urged for Assistant Secretary of State appointment
Reports say President may appoint H. Clay Evans as First Assistant Secretary of State in response to Webster Davis request. The move is viewed as pleasing G A R members and would remove Evans from a pension position.
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Bpcoins
Wasuiserox
Aid
H. Clay Evans
Webster Davis
G. A. R Men
Evans
Tennessee State Sunday School Association Opens in Nashville
The Tennessee State Sunday-School Association began in Nashville with a large delegation from all sections of the state. The three day session will feature discussions on many topics led by prominent figures in the movement.
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Nashville
Mary
Hama Bps
Brief Description of Columbia Tennessee
A short feature continuing from the previous week's issue describes Columbia Tennessee, its landscape, notable places, and local character. The piece highlights community life and regional charm.
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Columbia
Maury County Prospects Hit by Rich Soils and Stock Boom
Maury County offers rich loamy soil, diverse climate, and strong livestock potential. The county hosts famed harness horses and Jersey cattle, with crops including wheat corn cotton potatoes and abundant fruits and vegetables marketed in Southern and Northern cities. Labor is cheap with a white farmer majority, phosphate mining driving wages, and a tax rate around one percent with debt near zero.
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Kentucky
Columbia
Tom Hal
Brown Hal
Hal Pointer
Star Pointer
Joe Patchen
Jersey
Maury
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Louisville
Cincinnati
Chicago
Mt. Pleasant
Devastating Colorado River Dam Collapse Wrecks Austin
Reports from Dallas and Austin detail the Colorado river dam failure near Austin with extensive flooding, power and water plant ruin, darkened cities, and numerous deaths. Bastrop, Wharton, and Fayette counties face rising waters, widespread property loss, and growing humanitarian need.
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Austin
Tex
Colorado River
United States
McDonald
Dallas
Texas
Colorado Valley
Bastrop
Grange
Missouri Kansas & Texas Railroad
Temple
California
Ing
Texas & Pacific
Fayette
Wharton
W—E. WH
RB. Green
Hetty Green
Tarpoon Club
Rockport
St. Joseph Island
Matagorda Bay
Matagorda Peninsula
Matagorda Island
Thas
Alum in baking powders sparks safety questions
The piece notes that baking powder often contains alum because it is cheap, costing under two cents per pound. It warns alum is a corrosive poison and could harm children, while manufacturers of popular alum powders deny their products contain it.
Bankers' Association picks Columbia for next annual meeting
Tennessee Bankers' Association met in Nashville to set next convention in Columbia on May 26. Secretary John W. Faxon resigned. C. A. Parker of Columbia's May National Bank was elected to fill the unexpired term. The group praised Faxon's service and looked forward to future aid.
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C. A. Parker
John W. Faxon
N. Hutton
Association
Bankers of Columbia
Sach
Olper
Faxon
May National Bank of Columbia
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Sunday-School Association
the State of
Tennessee
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Dack River
Highland Rim
Middle Tennesse
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Maury County
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Robert Cooper
Evan Helm
Tollgate
Hampshire Pike
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Royal Baking Powder CO
AM ST. New York
Tennessee Bankers’ Association
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