Carmack Wen Holds Meeting at Court House Today
A rousing gathering was held at the courthouse today with Carmack Wen presiding. Residents attended to discuss local concerns and community issues raised during the session.
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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
15
A rousing gathering was held at the courthouse today with Carmack Wen presiding. Residents attended to discuss local concerns and community issues raised during the session.
A Maury County meeting led by Hon G T Hughes focuses on state wide Prohibition and the majority rule. Accuses Patterson and his committee of rigging a bogus primary to deny the will of Democratic voters. Senator Carmack receives large hometown reception in Columbia before continuing to Nashville and Galatin.
Chicago May 2 two hundred school teachers in Gallatin county DL signed a strike order to begin next fall they demand higher salaries and warn they will not teach if not granted the raise subscribe for The Herald
Rev W R Lambuth, secretary of the Methodist Board of Missions South, preached on Work Wise Missions to a packed First Methodist and First Presbyterian crowd. He urged Columbia church to support at least one missionary abroad, praising the Presbyterian church for its generosity to foreign missions.
A vintage advertisement claims Blood Bitters cures dyspepsia and purges impurities. It promises toned stomach, restored digestion, and normal weight, asserting ongoing health benefits for users.
CARMACK MEN WIN IN SMITH CARMACK MEN WIN IN SMITH CARTHAGE TENN May 3 The democratic legislative primary in this county passed off yesterday quietly due to busy farming. In the state senate race J N Fisher was nominated by over four to one with 1002 votes to 231 for W A Jordan. For representative Thomas A Stovall Dixon Spring led 696 to 288 for H M Corley and 266 for J H Brim. Both nominees are young Carmack men pledged to state wide prohibition.
In Athens on April 40 the Eighth District Republican Convention divided into two factions. I. T. Heard and his followers formed their own group and met separately. The opposing faction adopted resolutions supporting the Roosevelt administration and nominated L. C. Durham, a Black candidate, for Congress. No instructions were given to delegates. The Fourth District Republicans sent an instructed delegation to Chicago backing Roosevelt.
Dean's Regulats claim to cure constipation without griping nausea or any weakening effect. Sold by druggists at 25 cents per box.
After eight years the soldiers who guarded Gov. William Goebel era Republican officials in 1900 will receive pay. An order designates Adjt. Gen. P. P. Johnson as inspector and follows a Court of Appeals mandate. About $12,000 will be distributed once payrolls are inspected.
In Columbus Ohio on May 3 a mysteri ous double murder occurred in a foreign colony. Victims Ed Moldewen a 20 year old Roumanian and Switchef Pens a 59 year old Bulgarian were found dead. Eight Bulgarians are in custody as police probe the killings. Interpreter George Pokoatof faces alleged involvement. Moldovan killed on a porch, Pens in a room with four others. motive unknown and police offer no clear account.
The Tennessee temperance rally featured speaker Wright who urged local option as a means to end saloons. He argued local option is "dead" but effective, and urged temperance supporters to abolish saloons in their own way. Prominent clergy and Anti-Saloon League members attended, with strong audience turnout and support from WCTU and other groups.
April 30 Fort de France Island of Mar unique: several people killed and many wounded in a political disturbance. One victim was the Mayor of Port de France.
In Nashville on May 1 the Anti-Saloon League executive committee adopted a strong address by Senator Carmack urging removal of the saloon. The league praised The Tennessean for its stance on prohibition. W. R. Hamilton reported the league’s good finances and broad, enthusiastic league organization across Tennessee.
Cincinnati May 2 A diabolical attempt to destroy the palatial quarters of the Phoenix Theatre by a bomb planted at the main entrance failed to cause major damage due to a manned post. Frank J. Buegel a bartender opened the door and lost part of his hand while his hearing was later destroyed. police launched a thorough investigation with limited information.
Special to The Herald Nashville Tenn May 1 Lewis Hitt Circuit Court Clerk and active politician has appointed Carmack's campaign manager in Davidson County.
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