Tennessee's next year temperance fight shapes politics
The article argues that Tennessee's 1900s political focus will center on a battle between the Liquor Dealers' League and the Anti-Saloon League, eclipsing other races. It criticizes Governor Frazer as a trimmer, notes the bitter senatorial feud between Bate and McMillin, and warns voters to support principles over personalities while highlighting Adams law tensions and liquor interests in Memphis and Union City.
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Tennewes
United States
Tennessee
Temperance
Liquor Dealers’ League
Anti- Saloon League of
Frazer
Adama
Ana
Bate
McMillin
Democratic Party
Columbia
Frank Thompson
Fa Rest Ceal
Nashville
Frazier
Memphis
Union City
Controversy Over Cotton Market Tactics and Press Bias
The Nashville American criticizes a New York cotton article as a paid ad, alleges misstatements on cotton prices and market effects, and condemns gambling claims by leaders Brown and Hayne. It contrasts temperance laws, press fairness, and calls for impartial law enforcement and accountability across politics and business.
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New York
Brown
Democratic figures and Cleveland era at political crossroads
The passage targets Jake L Zimmerman and similar Democrats who backed McKinley Tay, calling for them to abandon Democratic ideals. It cites Grover Cleveland’s popularity and a Chicago Convention speech by Rourke Cochran, arguing that press biases distort public opinion while Johnson’s influence keeps party unity from falling into enemy hands.
Nashville intercedes for four men in four mile case
Hon. Harry Kelly and Frank L. Monteverde of Memphis with Tony Casaretto traveled to Nashville to plead with Gov. Frazier for pardons of four men in Shelly County work house sentences for violating the four mile law. The prisoners Jono Piano William Tharp J H Harrington and Rowe ran small Memphis groceries with attached bars and have served thirty days of a sixty day sentence. Gov Frazier indicated no pardons were granted and gave no further comment.
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Nashville
Kelly
Monteverde
Cassetto
Gov. Frazier
Frazier
Resignation Rumors Shake War and Philippine Leadership
The Hon. Elihu Root resigns as Secretary of War effective January 1. Taft to succeed Root in the Philippines and Luke Wright of Memphis to become Governor. Roosevelt confidants claim Wright’s politics are unclear, with Wright labeled a life-long Democrat by some, yet the piece suggests Wright aligns with Roosevelt across parties.
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Elihu Root
Gov
Taft
Philippines
Root
Luke Wright
Memphis
Booker T. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Mr. Wright
Mr. Roosevelt
Rumor swirls on Memphis mayoral bid for governor
Rumor says Mayor Williams of Memphis may run for governor next year against the incumbent. The same talk claims the current governor not aligned with McMillin for the Senate. McMillin visited Memphis Tuesday and dined with Williams at his home, prompting questions of a possible political combine.
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Williame
Memphis
McMillin
Senate
Williams
Fourteen Weeks of New York Building Trades Strike
The building trades in New York have been on strike for fourteen weeks, with cumulative wage losses estimated at about 50 million dollars.
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New York
Johnson Nominated Governor At Ohio Democratic Convention
Tom L. Johnson received the gubernatorial nomination without opposition at the Ohio Democratic Convention in Columbus. John H. Clarke of Cleveland was endorsed for United States Senator despite notable opposition. A full State ticket was named, all nominees chosen by acclamation. Frank S. Monnett, former Republican, was nominated for Attorney General and Clarke will canvass the state with Johnson.
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Tom L. Johnson
Ohio
Columbus
Jono L. Zimmerman
John H. Clarke
Cleveland
United States
Frank 8. Monnett
Traste
Kansas City
Will
Johnson
Rural Route Start Points Clarified for County System
To reduce confusion in establishing rural routes the county adds a list of start points by route numbers. Routes Nos 1 through 10 begin at Columita, Nos 11 and 12 start at Maton, Broadview 14 to 16 at Columbia 17 to 20 at M1 Pleasant M1 and 22 at Jam 2a, 24 at ah Creek, Wana 27 at Spring Hall 28 at Glendale, 2 to H4 inclusive at Cuitooka, 5 ana 06 at Williamsport.
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Columita
Noa
Maton
Broadview
Columbia
Pleasant
Creek
Wana
Spring Hall
Glendale
Cuitooka
Ana
Williamsport
Indiana Capitalists Plan Interurban Into Tennessee
St Louis Aug 25 A Globe Democrat special reports Indiana interurban railroad men seek new operating grounds. A Tennessee line would center Nashville with a branch to Knoxville. New York contractors estimate construction at 7 000 000. Electric passenger trains, steam freight possible. W K Bells of this county drives the project with New York Boston capital. A community event in Columbia invites youths with ponies and a bugler to a 6 30 PM town celebration on the public square.
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St. Louie
Globe Democrat
Indiana
New York
Boston
For Sale Allen estate notes request contact McLemore Figuers
For sale. Valuable store notes of the Allen estate. Apply to D. B. McLemore or H. P. Figuers. Dated midweek. Two weeks time to respond.
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Allen
Tod
B. McLemore
H. P. Figuers
Tucker Caruthers Fish Fry Announcement
A notice describes Tucker Caruthers preparing an elaborate fish fry for white boys. The event is planned for Saturday morning around 10 o'clock at the Iron Bridge in Columbia, with the young boys soon set to depart town.
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Tucker Caruthers
Tucker Ee
Iron Bridge
Columbia
Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk Thomas
The County Clerk Thomas office issued several marriage licenses including R Dickens and Alice Ke law begs, John Denton and Fann Irente, Cabler to Foxall O, King to Claudie Pipkin, R L Whittaker and Fannie Ganwill, William Johnson and Grace Kennedy, Moran to Laura Myers, Edwards to Mise inex, and Maany to Bowie King.
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Robert Dickens
Alice Kelaw
John B. Denton
Alrs
Fann | Irente
Austin Cabler
Gente Foxall O
King
Claudie Pipkin
R. L. Whittaker
Fannie M. Ganwill
William P. Johnson
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Wesley Moran
Mia
Laura Myers
Toorge Edwards
Inex Timmonn
B. B. Maany
Mies Bowie King
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