Maury County Bid for Middle Tennessee Normal School
Maury county urges a $100,000 bond vote to secure the Middle Tennessee Normal School at Columbia. The article argues other counties are bidding higher and urges immediate appropriation, detailing wealth and tax data to justify Maury’s capability to match or exceed competing offers.
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Maury County
Middle Tennessee Normal School
Columbia
Mauri County
Putnam
Rob Maury
State Board of Education
Middle Tennessee Normal
Samper
Rutherford
Maury
Bedford
Lincoln
Coffee
Columbia County
Rutherford County
Murfreesboro
Sumner County
Gallatin County
Lincoln County
Fayetteville
Coffee County
Tullahoma
Bedford County
Shelbyville County
Putnam County
Cookeville County
Manly County
Jones
Herald
Ress
the Herald
Steel Firm Posts Notices to Curb Drinking in Shops
The United States Steel corporation posts notices aimed at stopping drinking by employees in mining districts, challenging prohibition rhetoric. Prohibitionists argue it harms labor, while steel executives emphasize sober, productive work and deny facilitating vice. The piece notes corporate awareness of labor needs and moral positions without direct confirmation.
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United States Steel Corporation
Ihs
Chuck
Rink
Prohibition
Steel
False optimism from brewers association meeting in Atlantic City
The United States Brewers association, dominated by alcohol fiscal supporters, held a meeting in Atlantic City and claimed the prohibition wave has peaked and a reaction has begun. Trustees cite statistics showing a beer intake drop of about 42.6 million units between June 30, 1908 and April 1, 1909, though the figures are disputed.
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United States Brewerk Association
Hose
Atlantic City
Prohibition wave gains momentum across states
The piece argues that prohibition is spreading nationwide with dry victories in counties and a push to end saloons. It notes strong anti-shipping laws and brewer calls for regulation, claiming the movement grows as public support widens and officials push reforms.
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Tennessee
Arkansas
Texas
Indiana
Illinois
Congress
Thin Grey Line reunion in Memphis honors Confederate veterans
The piece salutes aging Confederate veterans gathered in Memphis to reminisce about battles from the Civil War era. It lauds their endurance, notes their role in southern prosperity, and hopes future reunions strengthen their ranks as they remember fallen comrades and their shared heritage.
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Confederacy Inn
Memphis
Jackson
Lee
Southland
Appomatox
de Soto
Judge Sam Holding Urged for Reelection in Eleventh Circuit
The Mt Pleasant Record reports pressure from local allies of R H McLaurine to field a challenger, but praises Judge Sam Holding of Columbia as one of the best and fearless circuit judges. The paper pledges support for Holding if a race against him forms, urging his candidacy for reelection.
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Rufe
R. H. McLaurine
Gilea County
Eleventh Circuit
Pulaski
Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Sam Holding
Columbia
Holding
Mt. Pleasant
Savannah police chief annual report defeats drink law claims
The Savannah Ga annual police report shows arrests for drunkenness fell by 147 last year and that gamblers have ceased to flourish, countering press claims that the prohibition law is not observed in the city.
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Savannah
Dromgoole Advertising Whiskey Sermon Sparks Tennessee Debate
A Tennessee circular quotes Will Allen Dromgoole praising Jack Daniel and links his conversion to a sales pitch. The Nashville Banner clip is criticized for turning sacred rhetoric into whisky advertising, while praising the writer and condemning the promotional use of religion.
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Paul
Timothy
Maury County
Hin
Jack Daniel
Oe of
Tennessee
Nashville
Will Allen Dromgoole
Mise Dromgoole
Heaven
Milas Dromgoole
Dromgoole
Honesty and Economy in Government Debated
The Memphis News-Scimitar condemns selfish tariff interests and extravagant government outlays as harmful to the nation. It notes a need for intelligent economy and warns extravagance taxes labor. It adds remarks on Senatorial courtesy and a satirical take on public figures and events.
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Memphis News-Scimitar
Those Ladies White Lawn Waists Lead Regular Budget Priced
A local sale touts white lawn waistfronts at half price and compares them favorably to 50c and 5c waists. It also lists lingerie waists 1.50 to 3.00, summer undergarments, children’s muslin draw ers, skirts, gowns, lawn remnants, and early summer millinery with planned discounts for next Saturday and Monday.
CAZALAS REMOVED OVER MOBILE COUNTY LYNCHING VERDICT
Fragmented notes report on Alabama Supreme Court upholding Sheriff Prank Catalas removal after dereliction of duty in attempting to prevent a lynching of a Negro in Mobile County. The missive argues mob violence must be legally controlled and that authorities should be held accountable to deter mobs.
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Cazalas
Supreme Court of Alabama
Chies
Prank Cazalas
Mobile County
Mobile
Catalas
Ue South
Cera
Washington press: no stronger drink during tariff bill talks
A Washington report claims the 4 future factions will refrain from alcoholic beverages as tariff bill discussions continue. Lobbyists emphasize no broad drinking restrictions for lawmakers.
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Washington
Philadelphia regrets L calling off the street car stick
A brief note reflects on Philadelphia likely regretting the scrapped street car plan and the unusual excitement it would have stirred in the town, hinting at a lesser but memorable civic moment.
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Philadelphia
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