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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
9
The Columbia Herald analyzes the Democratic temperance plank and questions how the Adams law would be extended, seeking Patterson’s own construction and clarifying voting consent requirements. It endorses party loyalty while urging clear interpretation before campaign debates.
A Bristol movement aims to nom inate Gov John J Cox to the state Senate representing Sullivan and Hawkins counties He may back the Adams law expansion and honor temperance ties If elected he could lead the temperance push with J J Bean as lieutenant The effort is tied to Arkansas Adams law extension and political realignment in Tennessee. A Columbia petition seeks an electric fire alarm system and board approval at the upcoming meeting.
The Tennessee state convention faced disruption as Patterson delegates from Robertson, Shelby, and Davidson, aided by Morgan Fitzpatrick and others, rushed the stage to block proceedings. Critics warn Patterson’s backers aim to cement a political machine and control the State Committee, signaling upheaval for the party.
An advertisement promotes Burdock Blood Ritters claiming to purify the blood and restore health. It associates heavy impure blood with a muddy complexion, headaches, and indigestion and says thin blood causes weakness and pale appearance. The product promises a rich red blood and overall wellness.
The item notes a sale of gasoline engines stock tanks pumps and feed cutters, listed as Jun 8 21 with Satterfield & Dodson and Chadwick. A separate line mentions bankers of La Crosse Wis defeating preachers in a ball game with a quip about Ohio from the Louisville Herald.
The Arkansas Evening News notes Mr. Bryan has declined a decoration from Abdul Hamid. The piece warns against assuming a broader decline habit and clarifies the Sultan did not offer a presidential nomination.
William J. Webster writes to Maury County Democrats urging support for M. R. Patterson and the Democratic ticket. He condemns centralized power and the Republican threat, defends equal justice, and urges burying factional fights to back Carmack or Taylor with Patterson and Cox, stressing turnout and party integrity.
In Overton v Parker the plaintiff filed a new suit. Whittaker v Har grove defendant dismissed appeal and set costs. Brown & Bostick v Foster trial ongoing. Monroe Steph jengonyi v L and N Railroad yielded judgment for defendant. Board of Mayor and Aldermen of Columbia v Cheek compromised with defendant paying costs. Dyer v Blocker et al continued. Dyer ejected from Riverside Park during July fourth show. Watkins divorced Mary Scott Watkins. Lala Kennedy granted a divorce from WIN Kennedy. Grand Jury favored extension of the Adams law.
At the last Phintias Lodge Knights of Pything meeting officers were elected for the next term. Chosen were C. F. Akin as Chancellor Cofisian iter H. F. Alexander as Vice Chancellor Frank Latta Prelate C. E. Baxter Minister at Arms John Sloan Inter Guard Dr C J Porter Outer Guard Benatta Master of Works WP Boyd Trustee.
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