Pardons and protests strike at Tennessee justice
Editorial denounces Gov Patterson for pardoning a East Tennessee murderer while condemning night riders. It cites Judge Matthews on due process, illegal arrests, and the danger to liberty, arguing courts must vindicate the law and resist mob actions.
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Matthews
Matthews Opinios
Nashville
Patterson
Hugheson
Tennessee
Guy. Patterson
Russia
Turkey
Temperance Fight Hinges on Legislature Speakerships
The temperance cause hinges on electing true advocates to the Speakerships of the two Houses. If whisky forces win those posts, temperance supporters face packed committees and unfair rulings from seasoned parliamentarians. Legislative battles are won or lost before oath and roll call.
Temperance Meeting Speaker Rebukes Tennessee Church Members
The Nashville speaker warned that professed Christians voting alike could have prevented current conditions in Tennessee. He faulted church members for backing a corrupt gang and urged Christians to unite on moral questions, noting Christians remain a large majority yet fail to vote as a bloc.
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Nashville
Tennessee
Women of Dresden Boycott Houses Supporting Newspaper
The Dresden movement urges women to boycott businesses that back a Tennessee newspaper accused of pro liquor power. It argues the public is not obligated to support those who align with perceived enemies of home life and state youth.
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Dresden
Tennessee
Maury County Turkeys Boost Local Economy Rumor
Twenty five hundred dollars a day for Maury county farmers from turkeys alone signals a booming economy. Turkeys are a side line for farms, yet bank deposits grow as merchants see stock depletion and overall business surpasses previous levels.
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Maury County
Rice Industry Shifts South Carolina Lags in Output
The piece notes South Carolina once led U S rice production but has fallen behind Louisiana and Texas. Last year Louisiana yielded 9 088 000 bushels and Texas 8 680 000, while South Carolina produced 516 000. Total U S production reached 18 728 000 bushels with other states contributing the rest.
Rice crop profits rise in South Carolina
WOLDRIDGE S South Carolina at an early date Its average yield per acre being thirty seven bushels or more than the average of any other State The average for all the States was thirty bushels the average price to the producer being eighty five and one half cents Thus the average revenue per acre was 25 50 making the rice crop one of the most profitable grow by the farmers of this country There is little danger from over production for years to come because as stated the crop is nothing the large enough to supply the home market.
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Union
South Carolina
Commonwealths
Louisiana
Texas
United States
Arkansas
North Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Kentucky tops southern election turnout in recent vote
The article notes Kentucky led the South in presidential electors turnout with about 500 000 votes, far exceeding Tennessee and Texas. It compares state populations, voting patterns, and historic results, citing education laws and past governors to explain turnout gaps and party support.
Tribute Fund for Senator Carmack Memory Grows
Friends and neighbors in Maury county and Columbia raise funds to erect a monument in memory of the late Senator Carmack. Already about three thousand dollars has been subscribed by several hundred people.
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Senator Carmack Fs
Maury County
Columbia
Chattanooga
Patterson clemency record sparks race based appeal
The governor’s clemency pattern is described as granting several pardons to African Americans and poor whites after major offenses, enabling a demagogic claim of aiding the oppressed. The passage implies political manipulating goodwill among marginalized groups.
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Patterson
Printing the News and the public’s right to know
A longtime editor contends newspapers face a moral balance between publishing sensitive police and divorce news and protecting reputations. He argues openness deters crime and defends society, citing judges who favor publicity to curb wrongdoing and disgrace.
Sheriff Connerta Commended for Handling Murder Suspects
The Chattanooga News notes Sheriff Connerta keeps the road men charged with Crow's murder in separate cells to prevent collusion. The approach, praised as beneficial to justice, suggests Davidson county’s sheriff could learn from the example for his own reputation.
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Connerta
Crow
Davidson County
Chattanooga News
Grand jury report praises county public institutions
The grand jury commends county public institutions as well managed and urges taxpayers to view the report as a source of gratification. It expresses hope the jury conducted a thorough investigation before presenting their findings.
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Grand Jury
Rain Coats and Suits Offer for Misses and Ladies
An advertisement highlights rain coats for misses and little girls from 5 to 14 dollars and premium ladies coats from six to twenty two fifty. It also promotes striped Worsted Suits for nine small women and girls with a sale price of nine ninety on next Saturday and Monday.
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Oxford
Cravenette
Finer Suits Reduced Ad Highlights Gift Accessories
A vintage ad urges shoppers to make a list of desired gifts from a wide selection. It promotes men suspenders armbands hose supporters and ties in fancy boxes and ladies fancy neckwear and shopping bags for easy gift shopping.
Glove and Accessory Sale Includes Gloves Umbrellas and Rugs
Catalog lists gloves for ladies misses men and boys in multiple colors. Includes golf gloves umbrellas with fancy handles and sweaters for ladies and children. Silk reefers mufflers and mens wear priced from $1 to $2. Rugs advertised as Imperial Smyrna in various sizes and prices around seven dollars and fifty cents.
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Ie & Fae
Meg
Editorials on lynching and Prohibition ambitions in Tennessee
The piece contrasts editorials from the Nashville American and Charleston News and Courier over lynching verdicts and minority judgment. It notes Chattanooga’s rising role in state wide prohibition plans and warns of upcoming Christmas shopping turmoil and civic tensions.
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Lone Star
Bryan
Missouri
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Reid
Bob Taylor
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McKee
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