Preston Opens Campaign In His Home City
Chattanooga July 2 Hon Thus R Preston opened his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor in a large parade and speech. He spoke as a businessman on state issues including taxes and labor and urged temperance reform to be handled by local option where legally possible. He pledged to enforce laws fully if elected and favored constitutional action to allow local votes on liquor questions where lawful.
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Chattanooga
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R. Preston
Preston
Tennessee
Maury County Fair Dates Set by Directors
At a Maury County Fair Association meeting the four day event was scheduled for the second week of September from Tuesday the 10th to Friday the 18th, with no fair on Saturday or night attractions. Concessions will be approved by civil officers led by the sheriff to ensure lawful conduct. The fair aims to boost agriculture, uplift the county, and serve Maury residents.
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Maury County Fair Association
Maury County
Comer Smith Leaves Johvins & Ewing for Mitchell Hardware
Comer Smith, long with Johvins & Ewing, acquires stock in Mitchell Shley Hardware and will be connected with that firm. He is an experienced hardware and machine man with friends across the county.
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Comer Smith
Johvins & Ewing
Mitchellshley Hardware Company
Coe
Hardoe
Delayed nomination ends deadlock at Baltimore convention
Woodrow Wilson secures the Democratic nomination on the forty sixth ballot at the Baltimore convention. the scene erupts in the most ecstatic demonstrations as Wilson surpasses the required majority amid Illinois, New York, and other delegations shifting to him. Bryan supporters cheer, and a telegram from Maury County Democrats praises the pick.
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Herald
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Illinois
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Clark
Wileon
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Hine
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Columbia
Welkin
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N. J
Maury County
Convention Hall
Columbia Firm Sends Dresses to the Far West
A Columbia dry goods and dress making firm illustrates the value of satisfied customers as the best advertisement. Anderson Pros. & Foster reports orders spreading across the west, last from North Dakota, with over a hundred dresses previously made for unknown customers. A Missouri Arkansas Michigan chain shows the impact of fair dealing, promptness, and custom tailoring in expanding their trade.
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Anderson Pros. & Foster
Canada
North Dakota
Arkansas
Warner
Michigan
West
Trougseau
Diessmaking
Fire alarm halts small bakery blaze at Bauman Bakery
A gasoline stove caused a small explosion at Bauman Bakery Monday night at 9 30. Mr Bauman extinguished the flames before the fire department arrived, sparing the building as the fire spread to the ceiling and shattered nearby glass. One hand was slightly burned.
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Bauman
City Hall Board of Education to Discuss High School Plan
Tonight the board of education holds its regular meeting to discuss the Andrews building sale to the King's Daughters and the likely final consideration of the immediate High School building. All members are expected to attend with many spectators.
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Board of Education
King's Daughters
Andrews
Agricultural Special Train Tours Maury County Stops
The agricultural special train, on a months itinerary, moved from Franklin to Spring Hill then Columbia with demonstrations and talks. Commissioners Peck and Tomlinson led explanations while Charles C. Gilbert promoted good roads and Dr. George R. White supervised livestock exhibits. Local Board of Trade members joined, attracting crowds eager for mutual benefit and practical farming guidance.
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Maury County
Franklin
Spring Hill
Peck
Tomlinson
Charles C. Gilbert
Nashville Board of Trade
George R. White
Ward
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Herald
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Columbia
Bentley Hendley a Midshipman in Annapolis
H. L. Hendley received a telegram from his son Bentley at Annapolis Md announcing that he has passed the examinations and will be entered as a midshipman. After initial expenses and his entry, he will receive a monthly allowance to cover expenses. Bentley has been at Annapolis about a month preparing for the exam and was appointed to the place by Congressman Padgett.
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Bentley
Annapolis
Congressman Padgett
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