Patterson Fee Reformer Era Clash Over 1897 Reform Claims
A defense of Gov. Patterson’s role in fee reform clashes with charges he opposed salary limits for Attorneys General. The piece says the Jarvis law limited state costs in prosecutions, while Patterson fought the accompanying salary cap, then accepted a $2,000 Shelby County increment after the law passed. It insists Patterson had no impact on the Jarvis measure or state savings.
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Patterson
Gov. Patterson
Nashville
Shelby County
Jarvis
Pure Food Show Aims To Boost County Fair Education
General Manager McGaw urges city and county merchants and citizens to back a pure food show at the county fair. The exhibit aims to educate the public on food purity, promote healthy competition among manufacturers, and attract visitors, boosting fair finances and highlighting local producers.
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McGaw
Nashville
Wits County
Hianta Back Home Amid Veto Talk and Promises
A clipped, critical note questions Hianta’s whereabouts and his recent actions as he slowed the Ponketon bill progress. The piece accuses him of flip flopping between blaming Lancaster’s weld bankruptcy and vetoes while promising grand bills to win another term. The tone mocks his public life motto to promise everything and do nothing.
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Hianta
Patterson Attacks Right of Petition in Democratic Primary Clash
The speaker denounces Gov Patterson for denying the people the right of petition and representation in Shelby county politics and in the city, claiming the governor sacrifices local self government and the historic test of the right to petition to portray himself as a Democratic hero. He invokes England's charter and the US Constitution to condemn Patterson's stance.
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Hams Democracy
Patterem
Patterson
England
Vycant
Runnymede
United States
Gov. Patterson
John
Democratic Party
God Save
Shelby County
Patterson Would Deny To the People of His Hone
Counting the Ballots In June Primary Dispute
The article describes confusion over ballot counting in the June 27 primary. It clarifies that counting occurs at voting places, with all returns sent to Nashville for canvassing by the Governor's sub-committee, while noting Governor Patterson's public insistence on uniform voting, equal representation of candidates on election boards, and watchers at polls to witness casting and counting.
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Nashville
Patterson
Memphis
Maury
Giles
Carmack
Starving Children Highlight Urban Hunger in New York
The East Side's starving children, fainting at desks from hunger, reveal a citywide low business mood. Observers note that while the wealthy absorbed losses, the poor faced actual suffering and unemployment, intensifying hardship in crowded quarters.
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New York
East Side
New York City
Tfe
Social inequity and looming election fear in lean times
The piece laments hunger amid wealth, blames societal structure for poverty, and warns of socialist appeal. It mocks predictions while elevating Governor Patterson’s rivals and urging fair voter officer division to curb fraud before the upcoming election.
President’s ride ends with near rinse in Cold Water
Washington correspondent notes the President was not entirely dry upon returning to the White House after a tumble from his horse. The piece mocks critics and suggests even Vice President Fairbanks might have needed stronger than buttermilk after such exposure to sudden death in cold water.
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White House
Washington
Fairbanks
Courler-Journal
Convicts and elections spark press debate in Nashville
The Nashville American criticizes a Vanderbilt remark linking prison crime to vote influence. It calls the Patterson plan to mobilize voters outside prison walls, the Bryan claim about stolen funds, and implications for the Republican party amid industrial shifts and past party actions.
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Sprof
GW. Dyer
Vanderbilt
Carmack
Nashville American
Patterson
Iheny
Bryan Favored by Hed Delegates at National Democratic Convention
Report notes of Hed delegates to the national democratic convention. 9 of 11 pledged to Bryan. If current trend holds with remaining delegates, Bryan could secure nomination with ample votes. Mentions Baron Munchausen as a high praise comparison for wit amid era politics.
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Bryan
Willy Bryan
Prices Slashed On White Goods And Shoes In Big Sale
Thousands of yards of white goods and a large selection of ladies undergarments are advertised with deep discounts. The sale includes fine linens, dresses, gowns, skirts, and washable garments, plus men’s and children’s footwear with substantial price cuts. The event emphasizes ready made and tailorable pieces, urging customers to visit Saturday and Monday for best selections.
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Seja
Sige Yard
Lée Yard
India
Madras
Sea Island
Sea
Samuals & Oxfords
Viel & Patent
Forman dies of heart disease in St Louis
Obituary notices from Chicago to Missouri recount the death of Forman of Baal St Louis from heart disease at a hotel. Mrs Ann Kingston dies near Glendale. J M Chaffin to conduct funeral at Pleasant Mount church. Rees Porter of Fresno informs of his brother’s death and W R Porter’s son is mourned by many friends in Manly county.
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ST. Louis
Jae
Aiden Dent
Todas
Porman
Baal Bt
Louis
Taternal Revenue Uder
Clevelani
Mire
Fron
Chalapulys
Ann Kingston
Glendale
Norting
Pleasant Mount Ehurch
Soldiers fire at night riders in stray farm clash
Soldiers surprised night riders near Boheim Martin farm. a pitched battle ensued with no blood visible. Several arrests expected as authorities secure evidence from the scene.
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Boheim Martin
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Conrler-Journal
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Chicago
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Forman
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J. M. Cheatin
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