Tennessee Press Attacks on Judge Shields Reflect Fusion History
The Herald and other Tennessee papers critique Judge Shields for abandoning non partisan aims by seeking Senate favor via party lines. The piece recounts Shields's 1910 reform battles, fusion support, and the shift to the regular ticket, arguing the press rightly questions his current stance and the state’s political machine.
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Tennessee
Judge Shields
Senator Carmack
Carmack
M. R. Patterson
Nashville Tennessean
Patterson
Judge Shielda
Bdward Ward Carmack
Republican State Executive Committee
Nashville
Judiciary
Judicial
Shields
Republican State Committee
B. W. Hooper
Hooper
McMillin
Lea
Gen
Cates
Geo. Milton
al Partn
Senate
Supreme Court
Fusion
Herald
Chattanooga News
Nashville Banner
Jackson Sun
Democrat
Tte
Ite
Legislature struggles with enforcement bills and public faith
The piece argues the legislature is unlikely to pass law enforcement measures and that the governor misread the political climate last February. It warns against demagoguery by appeals to emotion, urging voters to scrutinize public servants and resist populist rhetoric.
Kentucky Congressman Faces Heated Divorce Allegations
A Kentucky representative in Congress is defending himself in a divorce suit. His wife accuses him of chronic drunkenness neglect and abuse. The record also cites past brawls foul language and a general lack of respect for his congressional duties.
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Kentucky
Congress
Thomas
Congress of the United States
Force Bill Excluded From Hooper Call Shock Some Expect
Governor Hooper will not include the so called force bill in the call for the extra session. The measure would grant the governor power to remove county and city officials guilty of nonfeasance or malfeasance. Supporters say Tennessee needs a sovereign state power to enforce laws. The governor believes he is correct in delaying this provision.
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Nashville
Judge Shields
Tennessee
Herald
The
Banner
Chattamnooga News
Jackson Sun
Mquor
Jeadera
House
John I
Cox
Worley
McFarland
Hooper
Cox and Stanton
Ternnessee
Gov. Hooper
Meeks
Neshine
Hilary Howse
Howse
Pattersoniam
Patterson
Senate
Leat
Parks Worley Resigns Revenue Post Amid Power Abuse Claims
The article notes Parks Worley’s resignation as revenue agent following controversy over alleged abuse of power. It asserts the resignation was not voluntary and calls for him to resign from the senate and retire to private life. It argues oblivion would suit Worley given the circumstances.
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Parks Worley
Mr. World
Woollen
Senate
Tennessee
Worley
Cookeville Fair Opens Today Amid High Hopes
Cookeville Tenn August 1 The Cookeville fair opens today with every indication pointing to one of the most successful and largely attended fairs in the history of this old and popular fair association.
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Cookeville
Tenn
Olf and
Popular Fair Association
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