Greek the Nominee Sparks Party Split Over Delegates
A heated editorial attacks a Democratic faction in Perry and Lewis counties for attempting to recall a convention to name a Senatorial candidate and to dictate delegate selection. It condemns interference by Patterson allies and Bancroft Murray, arguing the Maury County endorsed Greer ticket should stand. The piece argues the public deserves elected, not engineered, representation and cites Patterson's platform promises and the need for party traditions.
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Democratic Party
Ban
Perry
Lewis
Maury County
Patterson
Sloan
Perry County
Cooper
Lewis County
Maury
Senate
John E. Greer
Greer
Mr. Greer
Seshvike Amverigen
The
jAamericam
America
Pattereen
Bancroft Murray
Carmack
Tle
Orgin
Mr. Patterson
Patterson Camp
Pendleton
Chattanooga Brewing Co
Jome
Plan Shifts Democratic Delegates Choosing Authority
A Senate committee facing a suit recalls a two year old call for county Democratic Committees to independently determine time and manner for selecting delegates to the convention. The new plan would have the committee dictate to the counties how and where delegates are chosen, seen as unprecedented and undermining sovereign democracy.
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Senatorial Committee
Firm enforcement keys to clearing counterfeiters
The article argues that crime can be suppressed when law enforcers display firmness in prosecuting violators. It notes a past boom in green goods counterfeit money and credits untiring government officials with efforts to apprehend and convict offenders, asserting laws depend on enforcement fidelity.
Wright Denies Taft Speech Tour Report in Tennessee
The Hon. Luke Wright secretary of war denies a published claim he will tour Tennessee delivering speeches in support of Mr Taft. The Wright family aligns with McKinley Roosevelt Democrats since 1896 and opposes Bryanite politics.
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Luke Wright
Tennessee
Taft
Wright
Eldridge Wright
Malcolm R. Patterson
Wrights
Pattersonites
Bryanites
Maury Democrats Reject Ban and Spit Platform
Maury county Democrats endorse the Nashville platform adopted July 14, 1908. They refuse to back Ban and Spit and repudiate utterances not made by Democrats but spoken for them, signaling firm loyalty to party principles.
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Maury County
Ban
Patterson
Nashville
Heat Suffering Reaches Record Levels in 1901 Cities
The summer brings unprecedented heat across New York and Chicago with severe toll on children. Tenement districts suffer most as stifling air, lack of ice, and poor conditions worsen conditions for the young, causing many deaths and acute distress.
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New York
Chicago
Bryan clinches party lead after lengthy suspense
After over a month of suspense the nominee discovers he will lead his party in November. Bryan’s reaction to the committee’s news in Lincoln remains restrained despite the significance of the outcome.
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Bryan
Lincoln
Night Riders Threaten Tobacco Trust in Warning to Governors
A terse alert declares that if the Tobacco Trust remains, the Night Riders will remove themselves. The statement targets the governors of Kentucky and Tennessee, implying vigilant action against the trust’s influence and urging prompt measures.
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Kentucky
Tennessee
Tobacco Trust
Around Town Notes and Local Social Updates
Senoentuwale and nearby readers report regular commerce and social events. Marshall Chas. Morgan returns to duty after a brief layoff. Miss Everett Dean of Buford’s is named literature and expression teacher at the old public school. Columbia Lodge Masons conferred Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft degrees. Mahlon Garber moves Grand Leader Store stock to Columbia. An ice cream supper at Bigbyville church benefits the congregation. Mrs Amanda Becket qualifies as administrator of S P Beckett estate.
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W. KR Sparkman
Bell Phane
Harlan & Evans
Yogas
Porto Rico
Columbia
Mahlon Garber
Grand Leader
Mr. Pleasant
P. Garber
Bigbyville
Amanda Becket
S. P. Beckett
Illness Updates From Huntsville and Local Homes
Mrs. Thomas H Williams was summoned to Huntsville by telegram over the serious illness of Mrs Frank Williams who has appendicitis and will be operated on soon. Friends here wish her a speedy recovery. Virginia Oliver at Park Station is much improved after typhoid fever lingering twenty five days. Sheri Love Webb, though weak, is improving and hopes to sit up soon, after nineteen days in bed.
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Thomas H. Williams
Huntsville
Ala
Frank Williams
Willams
Virginia Oliver
Park's
Sheri
Webb
Sherii Webb
Deaths and funerals in West End and surrounding area
Funeral notices list Mrs J M Sheppard Sr dying Monday with service at First Baptist and burial at Rose Hill. Also noted are services for Mrs Potts, Mrs Humphrey Fraser, and Mrs Monroe Tucker with interments at Rose Hill and honors from local clergy. Surviving relatives include FP O Potts, R E B Potts, Rev E R Denton, and Monroe Tucker.
Ladies Ready Made Skirts Save Big This Sale
A sale offers savings from $1.10 to $4.10 on about 35 ladies ready made skirts. Limited quantities, select styles discounted significantly in a department store circular.
Yard-wide Sea Island Finish Brown Domestic
Bleached domestic yard-wide finish product line offered in 12 percent and 15 percent brands. Describes pricing and availability across brands.
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Sea Island
Low Shoes for Men Women and Children on Matching Orders
All the Low Shoes for men women and children are offered at matching orders with prices described as about as low as good shoes ever get in the market.
Local notices from Wharton and surrounding areas
Mrs Laura F Faris visits relatives in Glen dale while Miss Cordie Dugger and Miss Louise Jacobs spend time with Miss Clara Bruce at Spring Hill. Ice cream supper planned at Bighyville for Methodist church funds. Fishing trip to Richland creek by Mr and Mrs Harris Puryear and Miss Lizzie Thomas. McCain Academy opens August 17 with J A Matthews principal and Miss Beulah McCain assistant. Vaughn Manufacturing to convert W T Frierson cottage at Zion into a two story residence at about 3500 dollars. George Killebrew Jr hurt in pony cart accident, breaking an arm. Esquire W E Ballanfant to host a fish fry for young ladies on Fountain Creek. J M Goodrum buys S J Mankin home at Mt Pleasin and plans move. Mankin to start business in Kentucky. A B McMeen sells 116 acres at Carter's Creek for 8500 dollars to Dudley West. Young Women's Auxiliary of Baptist church hosts ice cream festival at Rock Side schoolhouse Bear Creek pike August 21 for church benefit.
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Laura F. Faris
Wharton
Texas
Glendale
Cordie
Clabl Dugger
Louise Jacobs
Clara Bruce
Spring Hii
Bighyville
Clable Dugger
Cullooka
Afteer
Will Jacobs
Carter's Creek
McCain's Academy
McCain's
J.A Matthews
Beulah McCain
A. B. McMeen
Dudley West
Young Women's Auxiliary of the Baptist Church
Rock Side School House
Bear Creek Pike
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Rose Hill
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Fannie Denton
Tucker
Spring Hill
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Thomas Fisher
Albert Campbell
William Harmon
Jnc. White
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Fiinton Campbell
Maize Thompson
McKemnon
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Amon
Uke
Panama
Lawn & Batiste
Trunks
Angus
Isee
Harris Puryear
Lizzie Thomas
Richland Creek
Vaughn Manufacturing Co
W.T. Frierson
Zion
George Killebrew, Jr
Mt Pleasin
Esquire
W. E. Ballanfant
Young Ladies of Us Leok
Fountain Creek
J. M. Goodrum
S. J. Mankin
Mt. Pleasin
Mr. Mankin
Albert Spencer
Amanda Thomason
G. C. Thompson
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B. H. Walters
Maggie How
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