Prohibition and temperance in Tennessee debate
The Herald rebuts the Times on prohibition as a method to temperance, noting no proof laws harmed temperance and citing Tennessee’s experience. It argues prohibition aligns with backing for back tax graft and criticizes Preston for aiding liquor interests while claiming reform.
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Herald
Chattanooga Times
Tennessee
Tast
Unleas
Maury County
Patterson
Countty
Times
Onllike
Uquor
Preston
Tennessee Manufacturers Association
San Elation
Thomas R. Preston
Chattanooga
Mo Preston
Uines
Preswn
Democratic Party
Prestor
Nashville
Machine Gang
Parl Worley
Marshal
House
Crane
Oth
Cox and Worley
Stewart Cul Drone
Patriotic Democrats
Dibrell
Maury County Native Named Nashville Editor
Thos N Stephens promoted to city editor of the Nashville Banner succeeding Jos R Wilson. A Maury County native from Cullooka, Stephens is described as gifted, energetic, and deserving of the promotion. Citizens of Nashville remain hopeful for reform amid public concerns, with speculation about a future mayoral choice and ongoing city issues.
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Thos. N. Stephens
Nashville Banner
Jos. R. Wilson
Maury County
Cullooka
Law Enforcement Push Cites Equal Treatment Across Land
Officials vow to apply the law to rich and poor alike to curb a rising murder record. The crackdown aims to restore respect for law and order and improve public safety nationwide.
The Farm Laborer in Kentucky Weighs Comfort and Trade
The Louisville Courier Journal surveys farm hands in Kentucky noting tenants often live in houses paid by farmers and receive land for a garden. They are paid a living wage, enjoy some household amenities, and may keep poultry, cows, or small profits from eggs and turkey sales. The piece contrasts rural wages with urban comforts.
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Tlvisville
Kentucky
Tennessee
Louieville Courier-Journal
Waldorf-Astoria
Fee
A Good Selection for County Election Commissioner
The gentlester in this county urge Milt K. A Men for election commissioner. The Herald endorses Allen for the post as a man of clean life and strict integrity. He will do the fair thing regardless of political interests and is a high class Christian gentleman.
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Milt K. A
Herald
Allen
Tennessee
Tennessee Press Association praise echoes from Columbia meeting
The Willeacnut Record lauds the Tennessee Press Association gathering in Columbia, commending Columbia Board of Trade for courtesies and noting the meeting’s practical help to printshops. It laments limited state paper representation and urges strengthening the state association instead of forming new bodies.
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Willeacnut Record
Tennessee Press Association
Columbia
Marty Countian
Columbia Board of Trade and Citizens
Middle Tennessee
State Press Association
The
Press of Tennessee
Stond
Is 18 A Success Direct government and referenda
The piece argues referenda and bond questions attract little voter turnout while political fortunes drive elections. Citing Tennessee and Nashville data from 1905, it notes a bond issue vote with only a small portion of qualified voters participating and hints at a large bond tally amid low general turnout.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Referendum Aide Fails to Move City Voters
The piece notes a low turnout in a city election with debt questions. Fewer than 3,009 ballots were cast while past mayoral races drew over 1,000 more votes. It argues residents avoid governance, leaving details to officers, and calls referendum a noble idea that rarely works in practice.
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Orcesers
Inconsistent Regulars Attack Quorum in Legislature
A heated piece ridicules regulars for accusing fusion members of absenting themselves to block an appropriation bill. It claims the same leaders praise Judge Allison as a Moses and questions why an election law passed without a quorum was deemed constitutional while an appropriation bill would not be. The writer predicts the public will ignore the self styled Nashville leaders as the farce continues.
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Judge Allison
Moses
Hquor
Nasaville
Nashville
Los Angeles Mayor Vote Sparks Debate on Governance
In Los Angeles a good government mayoral candidate was defeated by more than seven thousand votes. The result prompts claims that the city may become “wide open” with laws nullified and archy returning, challenging faith in democratic government and self governance. The piece laments the electorate’s apparent rejection of strong state standards and education.
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Los Angeles
Cal
West
California
Chautauqua in Columbia Receives Strong Public Support
The Chautauqua is praised as a high class entertainment that serves the community with affordable pleasure and instruction. Residents rally to sustain the series for another year though some improve the program, while complaints focus on late afternoon start times affecting those north and south of Columbia.
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Columbia
Toave
Colombia
Old South and New South Civilizations Compared in Nashville
A clipped editorial piece debates the virtues of the old South versus today, arguing the present era is superior despite wartime costs. It praises democratic merit, notes opportunities post slavery, and comments on local politics, liquor laws, and city administration in Nashville.
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Nashville
Father of 25 is divorced in chancery court
In Birmingham Alabama a chancery court granted divorce to William D from Elizabeth Grant. The 72 year old plaintiff testified he is father of twenty five children, with Elizabeth Grant among those alive. she currently resides in Nashville. He noted his wife had married Grant five years prior.
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Birmingham
Ala
Chancery Court
William D.ins
Elizabeth Grant
Elizaieh Grant Ia
Nashville
Grant
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Nashville Americans
Nashville Democrat
Ando
William KE. Thompson
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