Executive interference endangers constitutional government in states
A strong rebuke argues that governors must not dictate U S Senators or state legislators. It cites Tennessee’s 1907 example of executive overreach, warns such subversion harms republican principles, and urges Massachusetts and New Jersey to resist executive coercion to preserve separate, independent branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Legislative Branch
Republc
United States
Tennessee
Guvs
Willson
Foss
Lodge
Smith
Senate
Department of Government
Too Many Murders Urges Juror Honor in Maury County
Judge Turner told the grand jury that Maury County and the state suffer from excessive murders. The issue lies with jurors swayed by eloquent lawyers rather than by oath and duty. The Mt Peasant Record notes politicians care more about Christmas disbursements than crime prevention.
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Turner
Maury County
Judge Turner
Glasshouse State Governor under Fire in Jefferson Echoes
A Tennessean column rails at the governor for opposing laws he swore to uphold arguing his private views trap him against constitutional duties. It invokes Thomas Jefferson’s statesmanship and Carmack’s past clashes, warning the governor may be seen as a disturber of state peace as historic judgment looms.
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Macsetwe
Julasco City
Patterson
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Virginia
Mr. Patterson
Carmack
Columbia
Tennessee
Dyer Seen as Ideal Superintendant of Public Instruction
A Chattanooga Times special suggests Prof. G. W. Dyer of Vanderbilt could be Gov Hooper’s choice for Tennessee Superintendent of Public Instruction. The piece argues Dyer’s ability, character and moral standing would greatly benefit the state’s education system and cabinet. It hints at political resistance in the senate but endorses Dyer as the best fit for the job.
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G W. Dyer
Chattanooga Times
G. W. Dyer
Vanderbilt University
Hooper
Dyer
Senate
Tennessee
Gov. Hooper
Gue Dyer
Star Pointer 1:59 Passes Away at Rosewood Farm
Star Pointer 1:59, the first horse to run a mile in two minutes or better, died at Rosewood Stock Farm near the city from apoplexy. Foaled 1889 and aged 21, he showed brain trouble ten days earlier. Drs. McMahon and White could not save him. The horse died standing, with little pain, and will have his skeleton mounted. The University of Chicago will receive the stuffed body, with the skeleton and hide to be shipped to Park Ridge, Michigan, per owner James A. Murphey.
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Star Pointer
Rosewood Stock Farm
McMahon
R. M. Williams
George, White
Nashville
Williams
University of Chicago
R.M. Williams
James A. Murphey
Christmas Turkey Market Picks Up Ahead of Holidays
Turkeys show rising interest as Christmas nears with ordinary birds at fifteen cents per pound and white birds at sixteen. Feathers priced at ninety cents per pound explain the difference. Market activity is livelier than Thanksgiving, with expectations of higher prices before year end.
R S Hopkins Recovering After Buggy Accident
The condition of Attorney R. S. Hopkins, injured in a buggy accident Sunday morning, is as well as his friends can expect. It will be some time, however, before he can be in his office again.
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R. S. Hopkins
Theta to hear Dr Ussery Sunday preached by W T Uenery
The Theta church will hear Dr. Ussery this Sunday as Dr. W. T. Uenery preaches at 11 o clock in the morning. The event is set for the local Theta church, continuing the community’s Sunday worship schedule.
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THETA
Ussery
W. T. Uenery
Christmas Store ready with large sales force for shoppers
McKennon Anderson and Foster promote a bustling Christmas Store ready to serve the great throngs of Christmas shoppers. The advertisement highlights bargains in ladies tailor made suits and coats as ideal Christmas gifts and suggests shoppers to consider a suit or coat as a handsome present.
Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Suits and Coats Sale Overview
A catalog of women’s clothing featuring numerous suits and coats at reduced prices. Styles include brown, navy, grey, and black options with prices ranging from $3.90 to $35.00, highlighting sample suits and late style coats with various fabrics and finishes.
Oranges Free With Purchases Through December
An old advertisement offers a free orange with each one dollar cash purchase and five oranges with a five dollar purchase. If customers choose magazine tickets instead, those are given in preference to oranges.
Wonderful Before Xmas Prices On Millinery And More
Holiday sale offers attractive prices on hats, gloves, handkerchiefs, slippers, robes, and perfumes. Millinery includes pattern hats from 1.50 to 2.50 and Tyrolean plush hats at 1.98 each. Menswear features gloves 25c to 2.00, silk handkerchiefs 1c to 40c, and bath robes 3.00 to 5.00. Umbrellas and hair care gifts also advertised.
PRE-INVENTORY SALE AT THE CHILDREN'S STORE
A vintage sale ad promotes deep cuts on rugs including 9x12 Axminster and Brussels models with prices from 12.90 to 22.50, lace curtains, and hosiery as practical gifts. It highlights ladies silk hose, glove silk hose, and suggests trunks or leather suitcases as gift ideas, urging shoppers to visit the 2nd floor for children and adults shopping.
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Axminster
Early Christmas Shoppers Pack Columbia Stores
Shoppers crowded Columbia dry goods clothing and jewelry stores as Christmas displays in windows drew crowds. Merchants urge early buying for gifts to avoid sold out items and longer lines, with mail postal and express traffic rising ahead of the holiday.
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Columbia
Buat ‘Nee
Loapa and Bounds
Fargent
Maury Dry Goode Co
McKernon
Alderson & Foster
7 N
Pixuer
Dobbins & Ewing
Mitchell-Ashley Hardware Co
Express Urivera
Sente Clara Boc
T le
Chia
Warroanting Countria
Methdist Conference Opens in South Columbia District
Rev EB M Harrell presiding elder opens the quarterly M E conference at South Columbia church. Session runs three days from December 16 to 18 with next meetings planned at Burke for December 26 and 26, and at Columbka and Burke churches. He will preside in Columbia on January 2.
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EB. M. Harrell
Methodist Churches of
South Columbia
Mt. Olivet
Sooth Colum5n
Burke
Cullecka
Columbia
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Benton Me
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