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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1910
Page
7
The snippet identifies powers in Columbia with the local editor and newspaper staff including Peter Moothe Finney W D Hastings and H D Harkreader as business manager and local editor respectively, indicating staff roles in a historical publication.
A ballot card listing the Democratic Independent ticket for supreme judges and court of appeals. Names include John K. Shields of Grainger, D L Lansden of Putnam, Grafton Green of Davidson, M M Neil of Gibson, W D Beard of Shelby for Supreme Judges, and John M. Taylor of Henderson, Frank P. Hall of Weakley for Court of Appeals. The slate emphasizes a unified judiciary ticket.
The Herald defends its steadfast stance for law and order while facing hostility from Patterson allies. It urges voters to consider the dangers of negro enfranchisement in politics, warns of white primary disruption, and contrasts Gov Harmon’s enforcement of law with Patterson’s pardons and mob tolerance.
A critical editorial rails at Nath Robertson chairing the Patterson puppet committee for seeking to appoint election officers and usurp lawful powers. It questions authority, accuses the group of crooked primaries, and denounces their bid to control the people’s election and Democratic party processes.
A Tennessee Industrial School letter to Judge W C Gordon highlights the school’s value. It recounts a destitute girl sent there at seven who, eight years later, is educated and prepared for life. The piece asserts many Nashville leaders credit the school for reforming incorrigible youths into productive citizens.
Young Mr Chambers of Dyersburg ran against Finis Garrett in the Ninth district. Garrett was praised for honesty faithfulness and efficiency but theWeakley opposition suspected disloyalty to Ham. Chambers withdrew after a year canvass but claimed lack of time. Election returns on August 4 will reveal stronger reasons for his retirement.
Democratic factions in Tennessee challenge judicial nominations as the Patterson machine pushes a party platform. The piece notes historic separation between governor and judiciary conventions, and recalls past politicking around nominations and a May judicial convention debating the silver issue amid internal disputes.
Announcement for a closeout sale by McKennoN Anderson and Foster. Describes merchandise as bees and honey left behind and promises large quantities, many short ends and broken lots. Advertises closing at 6 15 p m with unusually low prices for clearance items.
Fast Freight brought in 94 pieces nearly 4000 yards of 12/¢ Valmont Battiste arrived too late for the Clean Sweep. Priced at 74c per yard. Ten pieces of fancy fabric at $150 and $2.00 small striped and checked Voil. Buy 5 yards or more and skirt made free. 100 midseconds at 88c. 400 rolls of mill ends at 39c per roll. Ladies gowns 42c, drawers 20c, lingerie waists 49c. Shoes from 98c. All-over net 75c. Free hot coffee and sandwiches in store today. guessing ticket sale ends at 6:15 p.m.
Smith County News reports Democrats fear factional influence as H. Clay Evans campaigns for the Independent judicial ticket. The piece portrays Evans as a Republican with clean private life and advocates free judiciary, while Patterson attacks jurors and court alignments amid a charged county race.
GUTHRIE Okla July 19 A consolidated statement of Oklahoma state banks shows growth in new banks from 668 to 691 and paid in capital from 10 679 800 to 11 410 200 while total deposits fell from 49 928 744 04 to 46 481 455 86. Twenty three new banks came under state guaranty in the period.
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