Convicted legislators and reform talk echo in Tennessee politics
The column cites Ohio court rulings on bribery cases of state senators Hoffman and Andrews and warns that the bribery practice taints legislatures. It urges stricter prohibition of alcohol for officials, discusses upcoming Senate race plans, and lauds Jonas Amis for his leadership without personal gain.
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Rose
Wribe
Tennessee
Lerimerize
United States
Ohio
The
Courier-Journal
Supreme Court of
Trial Court
Isaac B. Hoffman
LR. Andrews
Columbus
No More Primaries for Postmasters Movement Opposed
The author urges against adopting preferential primaries for postmaster selection. Presidential victory should not invite popular vote for postmasters, who deserve civil service protections, competitive exams, and longer terms. He argues federal efficiency would decline if postmasters were elected.
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Wilson
Postal Department
Total Abstinence Urged for Military Members
In the Journal of the Military Service Institution Col L M Maus argues for a law prohibiting the moderate use of alcohol by officers and enlisted men in the military and naval service. He, as Chief Surgeon of the Eastern Division, asserts government authority to require total abstinence for all federal and state officials and in the military context emphasizes enforcing prohibition among personnel.
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War Department
Fife
Ssue
the Journal of the Military Serv Wes Institution
L. Mervin Maus
Medical Corps
Army
Cer
Mane
United States Army
Litteton attacks Hooper over liquor probe in Tennessee
Littleton denounces Gov Hooper for liquor probe tactics while defending liquor interests. He accuses Hooper allies and the regulars of bias, noting the Tennessee legislature and back tax issues. The liquor organ and opponents remain ineffectual against Hooper as the campaign continues.
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Littleton
Jease Litteton
Hooper
Tennessee
Jesse
Miquor
Winchester
Nashville Liquor Organ
Wette Light
Alex Oi
Tiquor
Podlon
Tennessee reelects Hooper amid corruption cries
Hooper secures a second term by nearly 10,000 votes despite a statewide campaign attacking him with a large corruption fund. Supporters proclaim Tennessee’s unpurchasable manhood stands firm against liquor attorney and press campaigns.
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Hooper
Tennessee
Mr. Littleton
Houk
Poston
Convict Builds Houseboat For Christmas Freedom
Nashville reports W D Stewart convict No 4114 to be released on Christmas Day after five years in the Tennessee state prison. He built a 30 foot houseboat named Titanic Second in the ice house, powered by a two cylinder gas motor, to drift down the Cumberland River to an unknown destination with prison officials supporting his project. Steward plans to live on the river and fish, saying he has no home to go to.
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Nashville
W. D. Stewart
Cumberland River
Stewart
Davidson County
Cumberland
Stewart-Cand
Ineo
Wets Contest Victory Of Days In Somerset Ky
Wets petition the County Court Clerk contesting the December 10 county unit election held in this county. The wets claim illegal facilitation and insufficient signers to meet the 26 percent requirement. In Heaver and Bent precincts, names were withdrawn but County Judge denied the requests.
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Somerset
Bent
Record Heat Wave Tops Australia As Dust Roils Cities
Sydney reports a first heat wave of the season with 122 degrees at Eucla near the South Australian border. Poma Queensland records 110 and New Castle NSW endures its hottest spell in sixteen years with dust and wind storms sweeping the region. Other NSW areas feel the heat as temperatures surge across the state.
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Sydney
Australia
Eucla
Poma
Queensland
New Castle
New South Wales
Tennessee Fertilizer Inspector Reports Rising Sales in 1912
Nashville report shows 1911 sales at 68 971 tons across 281 brands and 1912 sales at 78 748 tons across 300 brands, with 4 772 ton increase. East and Middle divisions received two thirds for spring crops. West Tennessee saw little fall usage. 1912 saw 49 factories registered and 1 298 total registrations, reflecting growing commercial fertilizer use amid farmer confusion about nutrient needs.
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Nashville
Fl—Jensen Tomlinson
Capt. Peck
East Tennessee
Middle Tennessee
West Tennessee
Tennessee
Intruder Frightened As Burglary Shocks Home Scene
Saturday night Ocey Bailey returned from work to find his home ransacked. A black intruder fled from the front porch after being asked his name. Mrs Bailey’s purse and a razor were stolen. Christmas goods and beds were disturbed, with clothing found as the sole clue.
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Ocey Bailey
Hi Wife
Tront
Mr.alley
Beasley Renfro Case Ends in Acquittal
In Knoxville Tennessee on December 21 a federal jury acquitted Chairman J 3 Beasley and Secretary George T Renfro of soliciting campaign funds from civil service employees. The defense argued signatures on letters were sent to individuals and should have been delivered to homes rather than on government property.
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Knoxville
Tenn
J. 3. Beasley
George T. Renfro
State Republican Executive Committee
Civil Service
Banner year in foreign trade will exceed all records
Washington reports the 1912 foreign trade set to top all prior years with imports near 1.2 billion and exports around 2.4 billion. Bureau figures show sharp gains in raw materials like hides, skins, rubber, wool, fibre, and foods such as coffee and sugar. Cotton exports hit about 531 million and wheat exports may reach 100 million bushels, surpassing 1911 highs.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce, and Labor
Plot to dynamite Denver mint uncovered near federal building
A Denver report states a plan to blow up the Denver mint with nitroglycerin, involving about 6.5 billion dollars, was foiled when plans were found two weeks earlier in a public comfort station near the federal building. The plans were turned over to federal officers and guards were doubled. no suspects identified.
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Denver
Col
Denver Mint
Public Comfort Station
Federal Building
Federal Offeinia
Washington
Evarda
Man weighing 785 pounds travels in rail delay tale
Nashville reports the 785 pound man James Chambers, a Texas native living in Amarillo, rode Train No. 52 after four assistants helped him aboard. The incident delayed the Nashville Memphis line four minutes as Chambers, famous as a cotton picker, travels to visit relatives for the holidays.
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Nashville
Memphis
West Tennessee
James Chambers
Joe Brown
Brown
Giles County
Texas
Chambers
Amarillo
Panhandle
Tennessee
Pulsaki
Fields and Pullen Released on Bond
Hilliard Fields and Matt Pullen, two men from Mr. Pleasant, charged with killing the wife of Dore de Pieta cease Bee were released on bond late Thursday. Bond amount was set by Judge Wilkes here last week.
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Hilliard Fields
Matt Pullen
Mr. Pleasant
Dore de Pietae Ce Ates
Wilkes
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