Open Letter Urges Democratic Platform Adherence in San Francisco
William J. Webster, veteran Democrat, writes to Democratic delegates in San Francisco urging a principled platform before the convention. He warns against pandering to labor and Socialists, calls for clear League of Nations support, constitutional restraint, opposition to Bolsheviks, and a blunt, positive program from first sentence to last.
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Daily Herald
Willith J.” Webster
Democratic Ielegation
San Francisco
San Francisico
Cratic
Nces
Avery
Republican Party
America
I. W
Democratic Party
United States
Pershing lays wreath on tomb of Gen. Lee
In Lexington Virginia on June 18 General John J Pershing laid a wreath at General Robert E Lee's tomb after a brief address praising the Confederate leader. He then visited the grave of General Stonewall Jackson, with veterans and descendants in attendance at the ceremony.
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Pershing
Gen. Lee
Lexington
John J. Pershing
Robert #. Lee
Confeder
Ae Clifetivin
Stonewall Jackson
Sale of Brown Farm Success at $200 Per Acre
The Mrs. Margaret C. Brown Farm near Columbia on the Nashville pike sold in four tracts totaling 281.61 acres for about 30 000, with top bids of 200 per acre and strong interest from local buyers. J Gordon Brown and C R Baker led bids as Col Moore urged spirited action, with Columbia businessmen in attendance and The Herald heavily promoting the sale.
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Daily Herald
Margaret C. Brown
Columbia
Nashville Pike
Thomas Real Estate Co
R. Baker
St. Davis
Columba
Gil B. Moore
Herald
Col. Moore
Uncle Sam
Mherty
Columbia Brass Band
Apple Crop Moving at Spring Hill Now
Things are moving rapidly at the apple orchards around Spring Hill Tennessee. At Ewell Station loads of hampers roll into the station as Percy Brown ships several cars daily. The Early Harvest crop on Ewell Farm is expected to reach twelve to fifteen car loads this year with potential for more. Prices are reported strong at the market and demand remains high. Henry Pointer also ships large quantities of Early Harvest apples, fetching top market prices.
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The
Herald
Tenn
Ewell Station
Percy Brown
Ewell Farm
Henry Pointer
Ned Carmack sworn in as bar member in Maury county
Nidward Ward Carmack, son of the late Tennessee editor and statesman, is sworn in as a member of the bar, eligible to practice in state courts. He graduated from Cumberland University with honors, then completed further studies at the University of Chicago before attending the Republican National Convention. He will join Judge Sam Holding in the old state bank building.
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Daily Herald
Nidward Ward Carmack
Tennessee
University of Chicago
Lake
Sam Holding
Judge Holding
Old State Bank
Senator Carmack
Carmack
Sentiment Divided Among Democrats at Convention Talk
The Daily Herald reports growing interest in the Democratic National Convention as Monday nears. Voters express split support among Edwards Cox Glass and Meredith with views favoring a dry platform, and Maury County residents await convention news.
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Daily Herald
Edwards
Cox
Glass
Maoredith
Meredith
Democratic Party
Shoddy Now Used Wool Accumulated Across Markets
Special to The Herald from Chicago reports 1919 figures show half a billion pounds of shoddy on the American clothing market while a billion pounds of virgin wool sat in stores. Shoddy, spun from rags and mixed with small amounts of virgin wool, reduced potential virgin cloth output. The National Sheep and Wool Bureau disclosed that even when all wool was used, shoddy adulteration lowered virgin yarn production and spurred a push for federal labeling of virgin wool content.
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Herald
Chicago
National Sheep and Wool Bureau of America
South la
Salle ‘Atreés
Interstate Commerce Committees
Houses
Congress
Man Shoots Baby In Mother's Arms in Lexington KY
Shué 2 Henry Tabor, a blacksmith, is jailed at Mt Sterling 35 miles east of Lexington, charged with the murder of his three year old daughter and the probable fatal wounding of the mother. After a quarrel, Mrs. Tabor fled with the infant. Tabor allegedly fired as she held the child, causing a fatal abdominal wound to the baby while the mother sustained injuries. Tabor claims the shooting of the child was an accident.
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Lexington
Henry Tabor
Mt Sterling
Here
Marshall County Representative Opposes Extra Legislative Session
Rep Charles L Cheek of Marshall county says governor should not call an extra session, noting little demand among residents. He reiterates support for the assessment act despite reported property valuation mistakes and cautions retaliation against Gov Roberts.
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Charles L. Cheek
Marshall County
Gov. Roberts
Relief Funds Routed Through Tennessee Jewish Aid Group
The State Department announces stopping private relief transfers to Poland during a nationwide drive for Easter Europe rehabilitation. The Joint Distribution Committee and American Jewish Relief Committee will channel all current funds through the American committee in Tennessee, consolidating disbursement under allied bodies.
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Department of State
American Jewish Relief Committee
Europe
Poland
State Department
Joint Distribution Committee For Jewish War Relief
Joint Distribution Committee
Ita
Tennessee
Agency of the
American Committee
Progres of the King Daughters Convention in Maury County
Mrs Andrew Dale delivers welcome as the King Daughters convene at First Presbyterian church for a morning session at 10. Many topics and musical numbers mark the day with state president Mrs Doolittle speaking in the afternoon. Luncheon served by Guided circle. program includes readings, solos, circle reports, and a late afternoon address by Mrs Doolittle.
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Andrew Dale
King's Daughters
First Presbyterian Church
Mra
D. Logan
Hiram Hendley
Maury County
Fred Gamble
King's Daughters Hospital
A. B. Sheldon
King's Daughters Community Home
Hundreds Enjoy Concert Sunday by Columbia Brass Band
The Columbia brass band gave a concert Sunday afternoon at the east door of the courthouse. The performance featured sacred and classical numbers and popular tunes. Crowds praised the early progress of the band led by Fritz Hahn, with about twenty-five players and plans to grow to thirty.
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Court House
Columbia Brass Band
Columbia
Frite Hahn
Mrs. Mary Hine Quits Columbia School Room
Mrs. Mary Hine a renowned Columbia teacher in the primary department of the Columbia Institute declares irrevocable retirement after long service. She explains poor health and a need for rest while noting the affection of hundreds of former pupils and parents.
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Mary Hine
Columbia
Remedvcy
Hine
Drives Fade From Charity Drives Of Recent Years
The piece notes drives of patriotic religious charitable and educational aims waning in momentum with slower pace and lower quotas. It observes public weariness toward repeated appeals and suggests extending limits shifting focus to ongoing large and continuous needs, with advertisers citing historic price references like Goodbeef at a penny a pound in Queen Elizabeth’s era.
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Fenton Herald
Strong Appeal For Jewish Relief Fund
Under Dr George O Watts county chairman the Jewish relief campaign in Maury county draws strong support. A Vienna returnee describes starvation and misery as he urges funds for relief, noting families living in stables with no beds or furniture amid wartorn Europe. The American Jewish relief committee leads a broad campaign to aid victims through the crisis.
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George O. Watts
Maury County
Europe
Vienna
Benjami Schlesinger
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
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