Eight Oclock saloon law urged by Shelbyville officials
The Columbia town paper reports the Mayor and Aldermen favor an eight o'clock closing law for saloons citing reduced crime and improved welfare. It notes prior six and a half months with 245 trials, and four and a half months post law with 102 trials, plus broader claims of moral and legal support for early closing. The item also touches on slave trade funding and national political figures while noting astronomical and census curiosities.
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Shelbyville
Sp m
Board of Mayor and Aldermen of
Columbia
Recurrent Lobby Power and Rail Law Repeal Questioned
A column critiques lobby influence in Washington, calls for repeal of the Railroad Commission law, and questions presidential phrasing about Filipino policy. It argues genuine reform needs “the right men” and accuses political figures of pandering to special interests while hinting at broader global tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commission
Mountain Pleasant News Briefs and Local Happenings
Mountain Pleasant residents hear of a serious injury to Specsal to the Hero M PLEASANT with poor prognosis, while Carrie and Mary Howard travel to Pulaski to visit kin. Ed Turpley returns from Mar free aboro as townspeople discuss fire protection with the Board of Mayor and Alderman at Old Yellow Hall.
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M Pleasant
Materal
Roxtick
Carrie
Mary Howard
Pulaski
Ed Turpley
Marfree Aboro
Miss Hulme
Jove Vesey
Miss Craig
Summertown
Joe Vesey
Kya Logan
Ia Grippe
Adams
Columbia
Tun Heta Li Extends Sympathy to Giles County Record
A brief note shows Tun Heta Li extending sympathy to their neighbor the Giles County Record for a severe loss. The text also references the Constitutional Convention question being knocked out by the current Legislature. It ends with a caution about accepting offers and suggests walking around a problem by the farthest route.
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Tun Heta Li
Giles
O- BO Pak
Program of Baptist Convention to be Held at Santa Fe
A historical notice outlines the Baptist Convention program in Santa Fe with discussions on denominational growth, missionary work, and religious liberty. It highlights a centennial perspective, leadership notes, and the obligation to advance mission efforts within the church.
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Mr. Pleasant
Capt. Crow
Texas
Payne
Fayetteville
N. B. Stewart
Rimother
C. Tarver
Louieville
Hankerson
Nashville
Robert Granberg
Pattie Jendings
Kate Ellette
Franklin
Wash Long Mises Cannon
Lawrenceburg
Geo Nixon
Ethel Alexander Wad
Colum
Bla Vestertay
Baptist Convention
Santa Fe
Dorteh
United States
South Africa
Kitchener
Ano
Maury Delegation Fails To Form Quorum At Convention Meeting
March 2 Nasuvinuk Maury joint Democratic court group met to consider a Constitution Convention bill. Quorum failed as Romine did not enter caucus. Tomorrow’s session expected, with Senators and Representatives noted.
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Democratic” Caucus
Stewlal
Meinth
Gayab
Lewisintyne
Romine
Meng Wee
Kewin
Maury
Caueus
Lipscomb
Nelson
Will and estate details in late Harrison will filing
Tur will of Benjamin Harrison probated in Indianapolis. Widow receives 15000 cash and interest from 120000 trust. debts of son Russell canceled. his estate share left in trust for Russell's children. Will dated April 20, 1880. Fire destroys John B. Ransom & Co lumber plant in West Nashville. two dwellings and freight cars lost. estimated loss about 100000.
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Benjamin Harrison
Ie Lodanapolis
Russell
John B. Ransom & Co
West Nashville
Supreme Court settlement in Ridley land sale case
The Supreme Court handed down a decision in the case of P. Ridley et al versus International Phosphate Co. in Maury County. The dispute traced back to 1895 when Col. J. W. Ridley deeded land to his son for life with remainder to his issue, and a sale to Steadwick and Carpenter later transferred to the International Phosphate Company. Lower courts upheld the sale and jurisdiction, affirming the title acquired by the purchasers and dismissing challenges to the sale. The piece notes land plaster supplies and a closing note from J P Srauer & Co.
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Supreme Court
P. Ridley
International Phosphate Co
Maury County Court
Col. J. W. 8. Ridley
Met. Pleasant
W. P. Ridley
W. P Ridley
Vol
Ridley
Chancery Court
Columbia
Mensrs
Steadwick
Jno
AH. Carpenter
Thin Ofer
Innternational Phosphate Company
Guardian
Mra Halliday
Webb Hidley
WP. Riley
Col. Ridley
Court of Chancery Appeals
Messrs. Stradwick
Ter
Ternational Phosphate Company
Legislature Battles Over Birthright and Bills in Nashville
The Tennessee Legislature faced sharp clashes as the House and Senate argued over the Lexingon bill, a local option measure, and the creation of a state hood commission. Debates touched the appropriations for portraits, street railway segregation, pistol penalties, and the National Guard maintenance funding, with shifts in votes and procedural maneuvers shaping the day’s outcomes in Nashville.
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Rithood Commission
Senate
Davis
Morgan, Sulutuay
Fryer
Nashville
House
Tne
Agriculture
Gordon
Gens
Lee and
Forrest
Spring Hill
Nasmain
Davidson
Bielby
Pecker
State Board of Health
Peck
National Guard
Commissioner of Labor
Mc Corkle
Nelson
Vanula
Maury County
Golden Wedding of Judge and Mrs John Moore
Judge John Moore and his wife celebrated their golden wedding on February 19 in Marion Alabama. He has served on the bench for twenty three years and is regarded as a wise jurist in Alabama. Mrs Moore has been in frail health for months. they reside in their longtime home, and relatives include Jona Trotwood Moore and Jooten Moore of Columbia. Garwood’s Sarsaparilia is advertised in the snippet.
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John Moore
Judge Moore
Alabama
Moore
Marion
Ala
Muore
Meaers
Jona Trotwood Moore
Jooten Moore
Columbia
Black Taffeta Yardage and Quality Notice
Advertises yardage of various black taffetas with claimed quality and value. Claims six month guarantee on Sik Black Taffeta and lists wide yard options with pricing and description of richness. Mentions budget constraints and ongoing search for colored taffetas.
Fashion textiles on sale at bargain prices next weekend
Rich printed satin fual?rs twenty six dress patterns in newest designs and colors offered at 85 to 1 a yard. Next Saturday and Monday yard prices. Big bargain 38 inch black grenadines lace stripe five designs valued at 50 a yard. Fall 88 inches wide half wool 25 cents a yard.
Lavish Textile Sale Announces Half Price Wash Goods
Advertises imported wash goods at half price with Waven Embroidered Scotch patterns and Swiss like quality. Also promotes wool ingrain carpets velvet Axminster moquette China matting by the roll, 28 inch spring penangs and beautiful Axminster rugs, with dates for Saturday and Monday and yard prices around 12 to 28. Units include 40 yard rolls and large rug sizes.
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Sue
Axminster
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Columbia Herald
The
Herald Pubishing Company
Columbia Town
F. D Lander
United Sates
Tat Herald
Jnc
Hanna
McKinley
Unis
Mars
Shelby
Knox
Hamilton
Tona & Ranges
Washingtin
Great Britain
Wnd
Philippines
Cuba
MT. Pleasant
Frank G. Cook
Davidson County
Maryland
Tiptonville
May Park
Chicago
Hoosier
Ridley Vs. International Phosphate Co
J.P. Srauer & Co
Legislature
Benate
Glsingten
Bilnear
Howse
AubHetapt
Seay
Hayvor
Iteourt
Toy
Asa
Il Howoes
Tf Sarrksvikeh & Dopsox
Garwood
A. B. Raixs
New Spring
Paris
NEW Spring Millinery
Lea
White
India
Buffalo
McKennon, Anderson & Foster
W. Amme
Drs. Ammerian
South High Street
W. Thiekelaw
Jd. Blam. Scretary
Maury County Abstract Co
Farniah
Beyour
Ln Orin Paadew
Jameson
Theo. Dowell
Clater
Tennessee
Tennemen
Sarreuriero & Dopser
S. Uw
Bartow
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