Joe Foster remembered as a brave patriot and virtuous friend
An obituary tribute by F. D. Lander honors Joe M. Foster highlighting his wartime bravery, honesty, kindness, and lifelong service to others. The piece reflects on his rise from farmer to respected citizen, his Christian faith, and the author’s belief in a life beyond death. It also notes political notes about former Senator Ligon's acquisition of the Cathage Post and critiques of Democratic press dynamics.
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Joe M. Foster
F. D. Lander
Joe Foster
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Lfe
L. A. Ligon
Cathage Post
Marshall Gnnette
Lewisberg Tribune
Cox-Patterson
Patterson
Cox
Gov. Patterson
Tribune
Army of Tennessee
Railroads See Revenue Gain From Reduced Passenger Fares
Southern railway experiment with half price fares in Georgia North Carolina Alabama and Tennessee boosted passenger earnings. Over seven months to mid February Southern system revenue rose almost 400 000 despite low business conditions. Advocates argue supply and demand justify lower fares and expect similar gains in Tennessee due to dense population and prosperity.
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Reece Bhemary
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Reierme
Orth and West
Sng
He & Revenue
South
Southern Railway
Georgie
North Carolina
Alabama
Tennessee
Tthe
Southern
Finley
Nebraska Platform Endorses Bryan Ethos in Democratic Stand
The Nebraska platform, approved by Mr. Bryan, is praised as sound and conservative. It denounces wealth predation, supports states rights per Jeffersonian tradition, and counters claims Bryan is out of step with Democratic policy.
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Nebraska
Democrate of
Bryan
Iit
Democratic Party
Jefferon
Bryan and Democratic dispute over party platform
The article discusses the Democratic platform favoring tariff reform, income tax, and currency policy, praising Mr. Bryan while denouncing reactionary critics. It contrasts Bryan’s stance with opposition from the press and party factions and notes the claim that Congress has done nothing to address the financial panic.
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Tarif
Henry Watterson
Roosevelt
Nebraska
Aldrich
Fowler Vills
Wall Street
Sryan
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
United States
Democratic Bearer of a Peculiar Endorsement
A humorous feature notes Bancroft Murray of the machine endorsing William Jennings Bryan after efforts to push a candidate against the will of a party majority. The scene is described as a sharp irony given Bryan’s long advocacy of direct primaries and people’s rights.
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Organg
Patterson
Mr. Bryan
State Committee
Ban Murray
Cave
Elier
Bancroft Murray
Bryan
Democratic Bate Committee
William Jennings Bryan
Cerebus
Spring Dress Goods and Millinery Arrivals at Local Store
The shop showcases The New Wool Dress Goods in Volles Panames Shadow Taffetas and Serges ready in spring colors. Dress trimmings nets and waists in white and cream available. Ready to wear hats from Gage and Fisk. Special next Saturday and Monday features 20 pieces double-face Printed Duck in dark colors Sea yard. Shoes department offers Spring Oxfords for ladies children and men.
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Columbia
Gage
Fisk
Sea Yard
Governor oversteps role in Jamies Allen commutation
In a critique of Gov Patterson commutation of Jamies Allen, the writer argues the governor usurps judicial functions, questions the pardoning power as designed, and suggests a commission system would replace courts, referencing George Cortelyou as a model of quiet influence.
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Polk
Patterson
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Supreme Court
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