APPOINT GOOD MEN FOR COUNTY ELECTION OFFICES
Democratic Executive Committee urges selection of honest, capable election officers for the February primaries. December 18 meeting in Columbia to draft two lists of Democrats of known integrity to guarantee fair and honest ballots. Members urged to prepare lists in advance and prioritize the party’s interests over individual candidates. The piece also notes political opinion on Roosevelt Taft Patterson and local figures.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic
Columbia
Lst
Democratic Party
Suit to Cancel Charter of Presidential Fire Company
A suit is filed in the Chancery Court at Knoxville to cancel the charter of the Presidential Fire Company. Rea EK Polk, the appearance commissioner, also files a bill against the company with many charges. One claim alleges the Monotical condition of the company is unsound and Commissioner Folk can be depended upon to look after the interests of the People.
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Chancery
Knoxville
Presidenttial Fire Company
Rea EK. Polk
Nearance Com
Missioner
Meninst
Folk
Marshall Ganetin
Why Undemocratic Election Law Sparks Loud Debate
The piece argues that critics label the new election law as undemocratic and unconstitutional, but asserts the law protects ballot integrity, offers genuine minority representation, and binds state machinery to legislative oversight rather than a single governor, urging fair, fraud-free elections and denouncing slander. It also includes a Christmas shopping column for Columbia, promoting local commerce and early purchasing.
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Atatate
Democratic Party
Tennessee
State House
Herald
Patterson
Columbia
Nashville
Praise for Galloway Honors Maury County Representative
The Silent Observer lauds Hon. W. T. Galloway for securing three Kirker Bender fire escapes at the State School for the Deaf and Blind in Knoxville. It credits his legislative inquiry, amendment to the appropriation bill, and twenty five hundred dollars or more for necessary installations. The note says the effort honors deaf children and will be gratefully remembered.
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Galloway
Knoxville
Maury ‘County
Hos
W. T. Galloway
Downy
Maury County
Kirker-Bender
Mr. Galloway
Sacredness of an Oath and the Duty to Truth
An essay argues that fidelity to truth in testimony protects society from error and injustice. It warns against perjury, citing religious and moral imperatives from Sinai, and urges courage to tell the truth for personal conscience and civic duty. It also calls for teaching children to be obedient and truthful for right reasons.
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Mt. Sinai
Seorm
Jury Challenges in Courts and miscarriages of justice
A reflection on lawyers exploiting legal technicalities over truth leading to miscarriages of justice and court disgrace. The text argues that criminal lawyers focus too much on procedural wins rather than attaining fact, causing undue miscarriages.
Christmas Fur Sale Offer From McKennon Anderson Coats
McKennon, Anderson & Fact advertise a clearance of coats including Black and Fancy Coats, Misses and Ladies styles in various prices from $1.98 to $15.00 and up. Sizes 34 to 44 offered. coats described as long up to 56 inches with braiding and cloth options. Reduced stock due to warm weather drives savings on furs to stretch Christmas funds.
Extra Heavy Unbleached Cotton Flannel and Wool Goods Sale
Advertises yard wide fabrics and garments with heavy pricing across cotton flannels wool dress goods and blankets. Notes 10c per yard for extra heavy unbleached flannel, 3.65 to 5.00 per pair for wool blankets, robes priced up to 6.00, and shoes from 1.95 to 3.50. Includes underwear department and assorted odds and ends.
Debate on ex post facto law and trial fairness
The piece critiques a new statute limiting peremptory challenges in night rider cases, arguing the law favors the defense by restricting challenges and delaying justice. It asserts the ABA supports truth and justice, condemns overreliance on technicalities, and questions whether the State’s and defendants’ interests are properly protected.
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American Bar Association
Jts
Ridéra
Union City
Lee
Ander
Fendants
Quintin Rankin
Ulie
Unclear fragmentary news item on international turmoil
Fragmentary OCR text references United States involvement, South American tensions, attempted government overthrow, rebels, and historical figures with unresolved details.
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Becaus
South Wa
Jeans
Sam
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