Tennessee politics and the liquor traffic in Tennessees campaign
An editorial attacks Gov. Patterson for supporting the legalized liquor trade in Tennessee and aligning with Model License League backers. It cites vetoes on reform bills, state revenue, and farm grievances, arguing Carmack would end the traffic while Patterson favors revenue over justice and farmers.
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Gov. Patterson
Tennessee
Patterson
Maury County
Model License League
Levy
Gary
Nashville
Senator Carmack
Commonwealth
Carmack
Hell
Hauwor
The Jarvis Law and Tennessee fiscal reform
A historical note recalls Tennessee's 19th century fiscal crisis. It cites deficits in 1887, insufficient treasury income, and Gov Bate's settlement efforts. by 1897 a retrenchment policy aimed to reduce debt, reform spending, and address the state’s financial strain.
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Tennessee
General Assembly
Gov. Bate
Tennessee Liquor Issue Shapes Governor Race Debate
Bonforts Wine and Spirit Circular analyzes Tennessee politics noting the contest between ex Senator Carmack who backs state wide prohibition and Governor Patterson who opposes change. Both are Democrats seeking the gubernatorial nomination, with statewide impact feared for wholesalers retailers and brewers if Carmack succeeds. Internal strength limited to county trade. outsiders urged to support organizing efforts.
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Tennessee
Bonfort
United States
Aquor
Teheading
Patterson
Carmack
Prohibition Politics Across States Cited in Debate
The text argues that if district prohibition is Democratic then Tennessee prohibition should be as well. It notes Gov Patterson uses 1806 platform to claim prohibition is un Democratic, and predicts a later party declaration affirming prohibition as Democratic, highlighting internal party conflict and historical platform references.
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District of Columbia
Tennessee
Patterson
Hig
Tennessee Democrats Clash Over Patterson Machine
A Tennessee political battle rages as delegates for Wednesday's convention are defended against claims of holdover Cox influence. Patterson supporters accuse editors and organ folk of misrepresentation while detailing county committee loyalties, past results, and pledged reforms versus the Governor's alleged machine building. The piece portrays a party riven by fear, revolt, and calls for principled leadership.
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Carquack
Telensemre
le Stew
Gibralts
Middle
West Tennessee
Patterson
Wilson County
Rutherford
Maury
Middle Tennessee
Rhethy
Carmack
Cox
Gibson
Lauderdale
Obion
Hardeman
Fayette
Tipton
Henry
East Tennessee
Coy
Tennessee
Old Guard
Honored Democrats Bear Slings of Past Strife
The Unterrified Democracy salutes Ex-Gov Cox and a slate of party leaders including Senator Taylor, Charles A. Miller, Ex-Gov Buchanan, Harvey Hannah, and others who faced abuse for resisting a corrupt machine. The group is dubbed the Olga Guard, recalling the 1896 struggle against internal foes and external attack.
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L and N
Cox
Committee On
Senator Taylor
Denver
Charles A. Miller
Buchanan
Harvey Hannah
Sterling Democrats
Olga Guard
Patterson
Tennessee Democrats elect at large delegates
Four major cities produced the four delegates at large Tyson of Knoxville Frazier of Chattanooga Taylor of Nashville and Fitzhugh of Memphis to represent all sections of the state. They are described as the real Democrats of Tennessee uncorrupted and incorruptible pure and undefiled.
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Tyson
Knoxville
Frazier
Chattanooga
Taylor
Nashville
Fitzhugh
Memphis
Tennessee
Tennessee Delegates Sustain Party Loyalty at Denver Convention
Editorial stance favors delegates who show long trusted party devotion over seeking personal influence. The Nashville American condemns attempts to join Bryan’s bandwagon and urges support for reliable party men recognized for steadfast loyalty.
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Tennessee
Denver
Broken Pledges Campaign Speech Critics Citing Record
Governor Patterson says the contest will hinge on Senator Carmack’s actions if he wins. He challenges Carmack to reveal his promises and performance. Patterson claims he has kept faith with the public and performed dutifully, urging voters to reelect him if he can prove his record. The campaign continues amid debate over past promises and duties.
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Patterson
Tennessee
Thomason
Carmack
Tennessee to vote for Bryan amid party split
It is noted with approval that twenty four Tennessee votes will back Bryan thanks to ten Democrats and their sincere supporters. The piece accuses the convention of deceit and false pretense in awarding commissions, implying dissatisfaction within the party ranks.
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Bryan
Tennessee
Real Democrata of Tennessee Emphasize Bryan Opinion
A fragment notes the Democrata of Tennessee gathering and giving emphasis to Mr. Bryan's well known view on the Nashville American. It reflects political alignment and public stance during the period.
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Real
Democrata of
Tennessee
Bryan
Nashville American
Bargain listing for traction engine and items
A terse advert mentions a Grardyott Traction Engine offered at a bargain. It also notes a 60 hour Ada Boll er DOBBINS and EWING entry, with limited details on price or conditions.
Silk sale previews for next season at reduced prices
A newspaper ad promotes silk fabrics including Mirage Rajah and Jama silks at about two thirds of regular price. Next Saturday and Monday yardage offers 89 cents, with all silk messaline satin at 49 cents a yard, plus 89 cent silks in several colors and 1.25 dollar black taffeta silk.
Seasonable Wash Fabrics at Reduced Prices
The world’s largest Wash Goods makers went into receivership for being long on inventory and short on cash. A Chicago Jobbers Clearance Sale brings thousands of yards of seasonable Fabrics at record low prices to retailers. We offer Ibe yard for 25e and 86c, thin fabrics 26e, elegant muslins 10e, printed corded lawns and sheer corded lawns at low rates.
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Chicago
Ladies Skirts In White Lin And Mohair Styles On Sale
An ad lists Ladies skirts in white lin skirts priced at 8 to 10 dollars, two trim styles with black taffeta folds. Also offered are English Mohair skirts in brown navy and black at five dollars and a seven fifty option in brown navy and black.
Very Special Prices on Brussels and Axminster Rugs
A storefront advertises deep discounts on Brussels and Axminster rugs in various sizes. Includes 9x12 feet rugs at 15.00 and 12x6 feet pieces, with a single high quality red ground Brussels rug offered at 26.00, originally valued at 75.
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Axminster
Fancy ribbons at 35 cents a yard in June sale
Remarkable ribbons advertised at 35 cents per yard in a June sale, claiming prices below any previously offered in Columbia. Features include striped, plaid, and solid patterns suitable for bows, neckwear, hair trimming, and fashion accents. Contains multiple garbled phrases but conveys promo of cheap ribbon lot.
Everyday cotton sale at low prices on cloths and ticking
Very low prices on bleached domestic sheeting and yard goods. Readily available items include Sea yard gingham, Fruit of the Loom, Masonry domestic, and wide soft finish cloths. Special low prices highlight large quantities and low fractions per yard.
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Lonsiday
Shoe department offers patent kid oxfords at reduced prices
Ladies shoes priced from $1.39 to $3.29 restate new styles including Gun Metal and Patent Blucher Oxfords. The ad notes quality varies with finish and fit, claiming new stock but imperfect heels and wide vamps yet comfortable wear.
Mt Pleasant Board Elects Haylang City School Teachers
At a Mt Pleasant Board of Education meeting on Thursday night a corps of teachers for Haylang City School was elected. Names include Prof. Je W Johnson of Florene Alabama Principal and Prof. Leroy Hammond of Wis Alp as Assistant Principal. Nanale Wharton of Columbia and Miss Lucile Doyle lead the teaching staff, with Lizale Peacock of Columbia elected for the colored school.
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Board of Education of
Mt. Pleasant
Haylang City
Mins Naame Wharton
Columbia
Je. W. Johnson
Plorene
Ala
Princeipal
Leroy H. Hammond
Minfo Wi
Alp
Ansistant
Mie 'Nanale Wharton
Maa Mineile Polk
Luc
Dr Thomas Kelectria Ol Relieves Dental and Sore Throat Pain
Local healer Dr Thomas Kelectria Ol treats toothache and sore throat with remedies said to ease pain. He offers general suggestions for relief and emphasizes practical care within the city.
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Thomas Kelectria
Heals
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