The Crime of Youth in Tennessee Politics
The piece defends Senator Luke Lea against attacks on his youth, cites historic figures who rose early, praises the Independents in Tennessee’s legislature, and urges unity against the Cox-Stantom-McFarland bloc. It condemns judicial politicians seeking office and calls for resignations to preserve judicial independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asgall
Luke Lea
Senator Lea
Senate
Democratic Party
Fo Lake Lea
Jeffrson
Hamilton
Lea
Napoleon
Austria
Italy
Tuileries
Tennennes
Nashville
Tennessee
Cox-Stantom-McFarland
Last Confederate Soldier Seen In Congress
A historical reflection notes that the Confederate line in Congress is thinning as veterans from the Civil War era age. It cites Sawney Webb possibly being Tennessee’s last Confederate representative, with multiple Southern senators named as former Confederate soldiers. The piece contrasts the dwindling Confederate and Federal veterans remaining in Congress.
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Congress
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
Sawney Webb
Bate
Harris
Senate
John R. Neal
James D. Richardson
Afth
Washington C. Whitthorne
Rice A. Pierce
George and
Walthall
Missiwsippi
Colquitt
Gordon
Daniels
Virginia
South
Grant
Sherman
Hon Robert Ed ward Lee Mountcastle Dies in Knoxville Event
Hon Robert Ed ward Lee Mountcastle of Knoxville dies after a long career as a lawyer with Shields Cates Mountcastle, a leading East Tennessee firm. A longtime member of the national Democratic Committee since 1904, his death brings sorrow to thousands of Tennesseans as a prominent public servant.
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Tennessee
Robert Edward Lee Mountcastle
Knoxville
Mountcastle
Shields, Cates & Mountcastle
East Tennessee
National Democratic Committee
The Right Man in Nashville’s Clean-Up Push
Voters in Nashville are urged to back Noah Webster Cooper in the pivotal contest between Meeks and Howse. Cooper is praised as consistent and trustworthy, contrasting with his opponents’ ties to the same machine, and seen as best suited to curb vice and crime.
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Nashville
Noah Webster Cooper
Meeks
Howse
Cooper
Meeks and
Meeks Candidacy Sparks Debate On Judicial Ethics
The Nashville Democrat criticizes a circuit judge's run for political office as improper and partisan while arguing Gov. Hooper would gain a successor appointment. It cites Judge Shields and past races to condemn judicial entanglement with politics and urges keeping courts free from partisanship. The piece mocks Meeks and Patterson machine ties and views Hooper's appointment as a potential remedy.
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Nashville Democrat
Uquor
Meeks
Hooper
Shields
Senate
Shield
Judge Shields
Patterson
Carmack
Judge Bennings
Noshville
Hooper Judicial Appointments Aimed at Nashville Judge
A fragment notes Hooper’s defendable judicial record and promises to appoint a Nashville judge who would surpass all current bench members in the city. The charged language underscores confidence in future selections and regional impact without detailing names or dates.
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Hooper
Nashville
Lawyer sets example by refusing to aid illegal payment
A Louisville lawyer refused to represent a contractor seeking county payment, advising against the claim. The contractor ignored the advice, obtaining an order to pay, then the attorney chose to oppose the payment, praising the high standard and lamenting the scarcity of lawyers who take such stands.
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Legal Profession of
Louisville
Louisville#8
Drought Drives Kansas Livestock Rush as Water Shortage Worsens
Dispatches describe cattle hogs and chickens rushing to market from Kansas and neighboring regions due to water scarcity. Eight days of 100 plus degree heat scorched streams and wells, water hauled by rail, crops devastated, and stock suffering. Yet the county remains grateful, noting its relative favor compared to harsher western droughts and urging farmers to endure.
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Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Patriole at Nashville Faces Loss After Brief Trumpet Time
The alleged patriote group in Nashville has been drawing four dollars per day more from private interests than before. Soon they face going home adrift after a noisy spell around Nashville hotels ends.
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Nashville
Nashville Tennessean Editorial Policy Critique
A reader condemns the paper’s soft editorial stance on Nashville politics, praising a vigorous shift away from weak, inconsequential commentary. The letter stresses the need for strong, opinionated coverage that reflects reader interest and journalistic backbone.
Must Be Present to Be Registered Warns County Board
A county election board official warns registrars to require personal presence for registration and threatens perjury prosecutions for any noncompliant filings. The statement, made by Chairman Kannon, stresses adherence to the law and affidavit proof. An unrelated ad touts Foley Kidney Pills by Postmaster Deloria of Gard ner Michigan, claiming kidney and bladder relief and tonic effects.
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Kannon
Antoine Deloria
Gardner
Mich
Foley
Urleeld
Woldridge CO
Advt
Case Against Gass Continued in Knoxville Court
In Knoxville Teno Aug 32 seen in public for the first time in months W H Gass president of defund Knoxville Banking & Trust Co appeared in criminal court charged with accepting funds while the bank was insolvent W W Willis cashier was indicted with him Defense motions on venue health continuance denied granted partial postponement to next term with Mayor G Heiskell as lead counsel.
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Knoxville Teno
W. H. Gases
Defund Knoxville Banking & Trust Co
W. W. Willis
Renué
Gass
Nelson
Gauss
Au Cont
Marice
G. Heiskell
No better, hardier, healthier hogs in breed offered
A splendid sire leads a limited offering of boar pigs and gilts to the club. The note emphasizes superior maturing traits and overall vigor of this hog breed, inviting members to inspect the animals and consider purchase or participation in the display.
Democrats Back Currency Bill in Open Caucus
Washington Aug 12 A defensive speech by Rep Glass one of the bill’s authors drew general applause as Democratic members opened their caucus to the public to debate the currency measure. The insurgents pressed for warehouse receipt currency provisions but the caucus voted 63 to 119 to proceed with consideration and refinement of the bill.
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Washington
Ster Glass
Ts House
Glass
Banking
Representativesley
Kansas
Ragedale
South Carolina
Mittee
Henry
Texas
Wich
Kidney Trouble Cure Promoted by Foley Kidney Pills
A reader from 915 Eighth St Ill says a kidney ailment began with a lame back and leg pain, then worsened with general fatigue and sleep disturbances. The letter claims Foley Kidney Pills cured the kidney trouble and compliments the product, noting lasting relief.
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Com
Usl Foley
Foley
Telleve
Woldridgh CO
New Cornice and Guttering Exhibition Notice
Engraved and printed wedding invitations offer at this office with samples and price lists. Advertising reads New cornice and guttering, corner of Garden and Eighth streets, First Presbytery lecture at 2K A.M. Prices and samples available.
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Alton
Parker
New York State
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Aramlea
Senator Johnston
Herald
R. E. L. Mountcastle
Maury County
Columbia
Maury National Bank
Empire Mortgage
Realty Co
Eldridge
Enham
Columbia, Tenn
Ade
J. B. Farmer
Culleoka
Tee
Hera
Vigorius
Wittoil
Glabs
Alumi
Woldridse CO
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