Local Politics Buzz for March County Dems Meeting
County Democratic Committee meets March 2 to appoint officers for the April 14 county primary. Interest centers on the sheriff race between Love Webb and M. E. Allen, with other races unsettled as candidates withdraw. Taft Club sessions may surface factional disputes fueling a lively political day alongside potential Republican county convention chatter.
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Democratic Committee
Frem Thomas
Love Webb
M. E. Allen
Taft Club
Republican Party
Tve
Jackson
Repubican County
Democrats of Kansas unite to back W J Bryan in Denver
In Hutchinson on February 21 the Kansas Democratic gathering passed a public resolution to instruct all delegates to the Denver convention to vote for W. J. Bryan for President. The meeting drew broad attendance with harmony and applause signaling a solid Democratic front for the campaign. Judge W. P. Dillard introduced the resolution, which directs delegates to pledge to support Bryan and cast Kansas’ solid vote for his nomination.
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Hutchinson, Kas
Democrats of
Kansas
Denver
W. J. Bryan
Democracy of
Bryan
W. P. Dillard
Fort Scott
State of
Colo
United States
Fireman Suffered Broken Ankle in Yard Accident
W H Follis a fireman on the Decatur division of the L N was badly hurt when the engine he rode collided with a caboose in the north yards on Saturday He jumped to avoid the crash and broke his left ankle He was treated at Dr Pillows infirmary and confined for several weeks His home is in Lynnville Minor property damage resulted from the incident.
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W. H. Follis
Decatur
L. N
North Yards
Follis
Handsome Woman Killed by Gas in New York
Mrs Nathan Rives Burden a noted New York social beauty was found suffocated in her bed at the home of her mother in law 908 Fifth Avenue. Doctors call it accidental gas poisoning but an inquest will follow the funeral with officials awaiting family statements and contrasting theories about the death.
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New York
Nathan Rives-Burden
James A. Burden
Fifth Avenue
Shrady
Francis P. Kinncott
P. H. M. Lyle
Taft Endorsed by New Mexico Republicans for Nomination
New Mexico Republican territorial committee unanimously endorsed Secretary of War William H. Taft for the Republican nomination in Albuquerque. The territorial convention is scheduled for March 21.
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New Mexico
Taft
Albuquerque
N. M
William H. Taft
New Mexico Republican Territorial Ecommittee
Bryner Death Sentence Upheld for Warren County Murder
The Tennessee Supreme Court affirmed Jackson Bryner's death sentence for the Warren county murder of Dan Mona and set April 16 for the execution in McMinnville. Co-defendant Bill Estes received life imprisonment after a commutation.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Supreme Court
Jackson Bryner
McMinnville
Bryner
Bill Estes
Dan Mona
Warren County
Estes
Rural carriers Otey Thompson also included for tax assessor
Birdman Farise and Hunter Brooks rural carriers on the Hampshire routes joined with Postmaster Jackson and others facing charges of pernicious political activity before the Civil Service commission. Jackson replies he has not neglected duties, aims to pursue politics, and would resign as postmaster if needed. Otey Thompson announces candidacy for County Tax Assessor, urging Democratic support for the April 4 primary. he is a respected Hampshire farmer seeking his first office.
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Birdman Farise
Hunter Brooks
Hampshire
Jackson
Civil Service Commission
Fifth Civil Service District
Seventh Congressional District
E. L. Gregory
Mt. Pleasant
R. 8. Hopkins
Columbia
Otey Thompson
Thompson
Henry County Not Surprised by State Committee Ruling
Paris Tennessee February 20 The state executive committee at Nashville declined to allow the majority of Democrats in the state to rule and some voters think Gov Patterson might have gained favor if he had urged a direct primary.
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Paris
Tenn
Nashville
Patterson
Arrests of Liquor Dealers and Pool Room Case
Officers Lancaster and Barker arrested a white man for selling liquor to others, with Kelley Doyle as the victim. Doyle, intoxicated, was arraigned amid dispute over treatment. Case set for trial Monday. Jesse March arraigned for violating pool room minors ban. he sought parental permits to allow minors, case deferred.
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Lancaster
Barker
Kelley Doyle
Doyle
Jesse March
Minora
Maury County split over Seventh District delegate race
In Mt Pleasant Tenn on February 22 1908 Ben E L Gregory replies to R B Hopkins of Columbia declining to settle the Republican delegate race for the Seventh Congressional District by Maury County referendum. He argues district wide selection belongs to ten counties and notes mutual party policy divides them. Hopkins proposes Maury County endorse one candidate and retire the other.
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Ben
E. L. Gregory
Mt Pleasant
Hopkins
Columbia
Beventh
Maury
Gregory
Mohe
Mt. Pleasant
Tenn
7Th
Maury County
Mass
Evans
BE. L. Gregory
RL. Hopkins
E L. Gregory
Republikicans
Arstrict
Mr. Gregory
Mauryana
Hopkine
Pleasant
Chicago
Citzens
Maure County
R. B. Hopkins
Fruit Tree Catalog Item From Ulleoga Teas Area
An archival notice advertises fruit trees and plant stock for sale from Ulleoga Teas area offering several line items with descriptions and prices for trees and related plants.
Change of address notice for Herald subscribers
Subscribers are urged to inform The Herald of address changes with both old and new locations. The notice explains clerks may not recognize you without the old address and asks readers to provide it to ensure prompt delivery.
Inland Waterways Fund Bill Reported By Senate Committee
The New lands bill creating an Inland Waterways Committee and a $50 million Inland Waterway Fund moved before the Senate Commerce Committee. The panel plans staged consideration to align with Roosevelt era public interest and hopes to report a bill this session.
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Washngton
Newlands
Inland Waterways Committee
Inland Waterway Fund
Senate Committee On Commerce
Roonevelt
Congress
Governor Noel Wins Supreme Court Victory on Judiciary Bill
Jackson Miss Feb 20 The Supreme Court granted Gov Noel's request and issued an informal opinion ruling the Quinn elective judiciary bill unconstitutional. The decision marks a notable victory for the governor in his long fight to secure the bill’s defeat.
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Jackson
Miss
Noel
Supreme Court
Quinn
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