Democratic Independent Ticket for Supreme Judges and Court of Appeals
A slate titled For a Free Judiciary lists Supreme Judges John K. Shields of Grainger D L Lansden of Putnam Grafton Green of Davidson M M Neil of Gibson W D Beard of Shelby and Court of Appeals candidates H Hughes of Claiborne Jo C Higgins of Lincoln Frank Wilson of Sumner John M Taylor of Henderson Frank P Hall of Weakley listed under the Democratic Independent banner.
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John K. Shields
Grainger
D. L. Lansden
Putnam
Grafton Green
Davidson
M. M. Neil
Gibson
W. D. Beard
Shelby
Court OF Appeals
H. ¥. Hughes
Claiborne
JO. C. Higgins
Lincoln
Frank Wilson
Sumner
John M. Taylor
Henderson
Frank P. Hall
Weakley
Democratic primary sparks clash over Tennessee party fate
The piece denounces last Saturday’s frost primary as a machine run affair with marked tickets and limited voter marking. It claims 30,000 Democrats cannot bind 165,000 and urges the party to reject the Patterson machine. It praises a May convention as party renewal and warns of mass exodus if misrules persist.
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Democratic Party
Tennessee
Shville
Machine
Patterson
Republican split over Patterson ticket in Tennessee
The Herald declares most Republicans will back the Independent Democratic judiciary ticket while some disadopted delegates align with Patterson. It defends Republican independence from Patterson machine influence, condemns political assassinations, and pledges support for the Republican candidate over Patterson. It calls for fair redistricting and opposes repeal of the tense election law. The paper asserts its stance clearly and invites questions from Hopkins or others seeking information.
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State Committee
Independent
Democratic Judiciary
Patterson
Pattereot
Supreme Court
Littleton and Poston
Harry Anderson
Littleton
Nashville American
Democrata
Free Judiciary
Democratic
The
Herald
Lawrence County
Henderson County
Cannon County
Mr. Hopkins
Lberty
Herald's Position on Patterson Machine in Tennessee
The Herald prints a letter from A B Hopkins former Maury County Republican Election Commissioner defending against claims of its stance. It recalls editorials opposing the Patterson machine, accusing Patterson of coercion of the Supreme Court and creating a primary plan that disfranchised voters, blaming Patterson for the state’s current troubles.
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the Herald
Hopkins
Maury County
The
Herald
Patterson
Pattersoniam
Tennessee
Commonwealth
Atlantic
Pacific
Florda
Supreme Court
Appreciation for W C T U on Flower Day
The Herald thanks the Woman's Christian Temperance Union for a bouquet symbolizing support of the paper's civic fight. It pledges to uphold law and honest government, notes opposition will follow, and affirms the W C T U as a premier force for moral uplift and civic virtue. It laments voter factionalism and the lack of enthusiasm for bolter committees.
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Herald
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Woman's Christian ‘Temperance Union
Stelesoa
Tennessee Machine Politics in Supreme Court Ticket Fight
A Tennessee political column rails at the Patterson machine for packing the Supreme Court and Court of Civil Appeals with city lawyers. It argues country lawyers are eclipsed, criticizes a Chattanooga Nashville Bristol balance, and condemns the push for a third term while urging law and fair elections. The piece links this to broader South-North economic tensions and campaign strategy against Independent Democrats.
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Twanemsee
Party Inet
Patterson Gang
Supreme Court
Star
Chattanooge
Far Abough
West Tennessee
Wan
McAlister
Nashville
Barton and Cooke
Chattanooga
Malden
Memphis
Patterson
Bell
Court of Civil Appeals
Backman
East Tennessee
Bristol
Cook
Gholton
Middle Tennessee
Clarkeville
People’s Ticket
Court of Appeals
People’s Tcket
Machine Teket
Cooper
Tennessee
Aud adverse reformer debate on initiative in America
Fragments discuss American permanence and reform. The text critiques hasty change and advocates safeguards like referendums and primaries. It argues to protect established order against sudden shifts and to consult the people on governing methods.
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America
McKennon Anderson Poster Offer Trade in Shoes
A fifteenth day shoe proposition invites men and boys to bring in old shoes to McKennon Anderson Poster store. They will pay 50 cents per old pair toward the purchase of new men’s or boys’ shoes at regular price, regardless of condition.
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W. le Douglas
Special Saturday Monday Bargains At Calaremont Store
Special sale lineup includes Cheney Bros. 26 inch pongee fabrics at 1.50, silk suits from 12.90, and various linen and lingerie dresses discounted. ClaremontBatiste yardage, Linen Torchon Lace, ribbons, and dozens of hosiery and shoes offered. Matting remnants sold at 4 price for two days only.
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Cheney Bros
Sunday School Convention Welcomed in Columbia
Rev Geo J Mack praises the Columbia welcome for the Annual Sunday School Convention. He notes Southern hospitality, aims to boost local churches and schools, and urges participation to raise standards and practical church work across city and county. The Harvard plan is debated, but service and growth remain central.
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Columbia
Harvard
Tennessee Sunday School Progress Under Carthell Leadership
M Kenny, Anderson and Foster describe Sunday school work as the churchs right arm and feed for membership. Joseph Carthell, a Maury County man, led Tennessee efforts with success in Alabama and return to organize nearly all counties in two years. Reports on this progress are awaited as Tennessee gains from unified truth and duty efforts.
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Tennessee
Joseph Carthell
Maury County
Alabama
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Colimbia Herald
Bolters
Bolter
Shields
Neil
Beard
Patterson Puppéta
Union
Calaremont Batiste
Shoe Department
Rev
Geo. J. Mack
Ec Donane
Brockton
Mass
W. L. Douglas
Fete
Wo Douglas
M'Kennon
Anderson & Foster
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