Tennessee politics clash over independents and regulars
The Nashville Democrat questions alignment between independent democrats and regulars, arguing unity harmed reform efforts against liquor backtax interests. It chronicles past coalitions that pushed honest election laws and restrained graft, while criticizing current leadership and urging reinvigoration of Tennessees election machinery for the people.
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Nashville Democrat
Iiquor
Tennessee
Herald
Patterson
Senate
Dibrell
Goodloe
Tom Taylor
Pardon Brok Grage Wold
Executive Department
Carmack
M. R. Patterson
Judas Iscariott
Benedict Arnold
John S. Cox
Revenue Agent Worley urged to resign over back tax abuse
In a heated call to action local leaders press Comptroller Woollen to demand East Tennessee revenue agent Parks Worley resign or be replaced. The piece cites Worley's alleged ties to the Williams committee report and insists on accountability to curb back tax corruption in Tennessee.
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Woolten
Worley
Thomason
Jetton
Parks Worley
East Tennessee
Comptroller
Woollen
Williams Committee
Senate
Tennessee
Williams
Chancery Court
Knoxville
Clathorne
Wople
Political Edges Over Ex Governor Patterson Clash
Local press voices sharp critique of ex governor Patterson. Editorial attacks demeanor and respect, arguing Patterson forfeited public esteem long ago amid ongoing partisan tension.
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Herald
exGov
M. BR. Patterson
SIC EM TIGE. Nashville machine under pressure from plunder
Fragmentary passage notes a clash between cohesive public plunder and self serving elements challenging the Nashville political machine, signaling a shift in control. No clear dates or entities beyond Nashville appear in the readable text.
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Nashville
Nashville political feud within Davidson county machine era
Davidson county factions led by Hilary House and Bram Nell clash as Meeks and Howse battle for mayor. Nell backs Meeks while Howse seeks another term. The piece labels Howse as a ward boat type with limited education and Meeks as more educated but aligned with the same machine. It notes Judge Neil supports Meeks and predicts possible decertification by dive keepers, urging decent government and morality amid the machine strife. Sic ’em Tige. Lay on McDuff.
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Davidson County
Hilary House
City
Bram Nell
County
Machine
Nells
Meeks
Howse
Mayjor
Patterson
Howie
Neil
Iquar
McDuff
World power protects Central America through Nicaragua
The article argues for maintaining the Monroe doctrine and supporting a Wilson protectorate in Nicaragua. It contends the US must assume responsibilities for peace, order, and development in southern republics, benefiting Central American peoples. It rejects imperialist accusations and emphasizes global duties.
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Nicaragua
Bryan
Central America
Nicayagua
Train Stalled by Grasshoppers Delays LG4 at Dodge City
A Train No LG4 running from Fort Dodge was halted for forty minutes near Dodge City after grasshoppers covered the rails. As the engine wheels crushed the insects the rails became slick causing the train to slip and stop at the Rock Island depot.
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