National Contests Shake Up Presidential Nominations
The column analyzes the 1912 Republican and Democratic contests, noting Taft and Roosevelt split in the GOP while Wilson lags behind, and detailing the potential impact of an alliance among Clark Underwood and Harmon. It also covers Nashville politics, Judge Neil, and the forthcoming Judicial election shift toward Judge Buchanan.
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Republican Party
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
National Republican Party
Taft
Roosevelt
Wilson
Lark
Colorado
Underwood
Meneyare
Florida
Georgia
Fim
Nebraska
Clark
Harmon
Baltimore
Justice Buchanan
W. W. Farnbaugh
Supreme Court
Arthur
Buchanan
Farnbough
Gov
Patterson
Nashville Judge Demands Enforcing Laws With Fire
Judge Neil of Nashville’s criminal court writes Gov Hooper claiming an unquenchable thirst for enforcing statutes. The bold pledge astonishes observers as he notes his bench record and vows substantial expression of good intent.
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Nell
Nashville
Hooper
Neil
Goy
Hoover
Criminal Court
Commonwealth
Criminal Courts
Neil i! Ie
Maury County Farmers End Summer Meeting
A large crowd attended the Maury County Farmers Association meeting. Dr McMahon could not attend due to professional duties while Editor Neil of the Southern Agriculturist spoke on crimson clover. J M Dean from the U S Department of Agriculture discussed regional demonstration work, and J N Meroney commented on corn culture before adjournment for the summer.
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Maury County Farmers’ Association
McMahon
Neil
Southern Agriculturist
J. M. Dean
United States Department of Agriculture
Middle Tennessee
Maury County
J. N. Meroney
Walter A Wood Mowers Tongue Hinged to Follow Uneven Surfaces
Walter A Wood mowers feature a hinged tongue connected to the main frame so the cutter bar can track uneven ground without neck weight. Patented by Pitmans and kept in line, the design is marketed by K Street Martin and Vaughan Co.
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Pitmans
K ‘Street
Martin & Vaughan Co
Notice to County Boards of Education on May 20
The advisory boards of education are asked to meet the County Board of Education on Monday May 20 1912 with recommendations on salaries and teachers for district schools. John P. Graham beck County Board of Education.
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Advisory Boards OF Education
County Board of Education
John P. Graham
Bec County Board of Education
May Clearance Sale on Ladies Tailored Suits and Dresses
A Saturday and Monday sale offers $25 tailor suits in blue gray tan and cream for $12.90 and $15 suits at $8.90. Also priced items include $5 linen and pique dresses, silk dresses at $10, and various lace, flouncings, and tub silks. Linens, chiffons, and organza trims feature prominently with rugs and Oxfords also advertised.
Committee forms to study new high school building
County and city boards meet to appoint a joint committee to investigate site selection and possible purchase. The effort aims to address crowded conditions at the high school, with plans to report findings to the full committee next Tuesday. The outlook for a new building remains favorable though details are pending.
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The
Herald
Messrs
Shofner
Graham
Russell
Burns
Greenlaw
Hutton
Salmon
Erwin
Harris
City Board of Education
Joseph L. Hutton
Columbia
Watch Number Clue To Identity Found Dead Man
Police seek identity of a body found seventeen miles south of Memphis by watch numbers. Thompson Bros undertakers will identify. if not, burial in potter's field. Clothing and a silver watch with a gold chain and crow charm bear the initials V M. A receipt from Staw Jones Furniture dated February 12, 1912 was found. Potential name readings include Richsson or Richerson.
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Memphis
Hiver
Elgin
Thompson Bros. Undertakers
Potter's Field
Frank Thompson
Mississippi River
V. M
Staw Jones Furniture Company
Lt Richsson
Richerson
Forgotten Teeth Delay Train at Tennessee Depot
A May 9 special at the union depot in Tennessee aimed to fit Capt. W. C. Davis with false teeth before his Memphis trip. Davis delayed the train, leaving the teeth on his dresser. orders were issued to complete the burial trip home.
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Cee Tenn
Union Depot
W. C. Davis
Memphis
Davis
Til
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Columbia Herald
Herald Publishing Company
Columbia, Tenn
Walter A. Wood
Anderson Bhos
Foster
Luna Lawn
Axminster
High Schoo
Joint Committee
River
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