Democratic convention surprise and Ferns pension bill aftermath
Reports from Somerville Fayette county show a surprise at the Democratic convention with Patterson winning by a large majority. Authorities investigate Joseph W Morey shortfall at Belknap Co. and a $6000 deficit in the Havang post office. Senate passes army appropriation bill with rank upgrades and fortifications funding. A nine month old girl drowns on a barge. fire destroys Mallory Line pier with $1,000,000 loss. weather bureau to aid rural forecast. beer consumption rising sharply while whiskey output remains steady.
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New York
Charles Lewis
Sherwood
Disruption at M E Conference over Daily Christian Advocate sales
At the opening of the M E conference a tall stranger disrupted proceedings with a wild ramble. Dr A H Leonard demanded who authorized selling the Daily Christian Advocate on the Sabbath at the Inditorium door. D D Th, manager, explained papers were book numbers and unauthorized sales would not recur.
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M. E
Arone
Tr. A. H. Leonard
Daily Christian Advocate
Cincinnati
Carmack Addresses Fayetteville on Democratic Principles and National Policy
Hon. E W Carmack spoke at Fayetteville on the U S Senate bid and Democratic ideals. He warned against trusts and imperialism, argued capital labor ties, and criticized Philippine policy while urging Gillow support for 1900. He portrayed wealth concentration and urged civic unity under democracy.
Final Settlement in Estate of Maj Campbell Brown
Chancery court approved a final settlement for the estate of Maj Campbell Brown and dismissed the executor Horner Polk after a decree by Chancellor Abernathy. The session adjourned with the case pending until the next term.
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Goebel assassination case witnesses widen conspiracy links
Testimony in the Goebel murder trial names McKenzie Todd and J. B. Mathews as providing new details. Mathews says pardons were issued for several officials while linking Youteey as arch conspirator and noting a key to Powers' office used by the killer. Dudley Williamson testifies militia readiness at the arsenal. Additional witnesses describe premeditated plot and crowd control by mountaineers near the Statehouse.
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Dudley Williamson
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Pang
Ramsey
Hogg
Teachers Association Meets at Public School Building
The Teachers Association held its regular meeting at the Public School Building on Saturday May 5 presided by vice president J A Ragsdale. Speakers included J C Wright of Santa Fe on Subjunctive and Potential Modes and Miss Ewing of the Athoonum on Art with thanks for her talk. Professor Scoby spoke on Psychology. next meeting June 7 at the Public School Building with Prof Flannery to address.
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Burglary Reports Disturbed Residence on Nighttime Break-In
The residence of Abs. J. T. Akin was entered during the night by unknown intruders. Several articles of clothing and a few items were disturbed, but no valuables or bodies were found. Local authorities are investigating the disturbance.
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Royal Baking Powder Makes Appealing Nutritious Biscuits
Delicious Hot Biscuit are made with Royal Baking Powder and are the most appetizing, healthful and nutritious foods. Biscuits baked with impure baking powder are unappetizing and wholesome. Take care to use Royal baking powder to avoid indigestion.
Royal Baking Powder Company Note at 100 William Street
A fragment notes the Royal Baking Powder Co located at 100 William Street in New York. The terse item provides address details without further context or events.
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County Conventions Uphold Carmack Lead in Giles County
At Puwaski May 7 the Giles county Democratic mass meeting backed Carmack with ninety nine delegates and one McMillin, electing Nathan Eubanks as chairman and Joseph D. Woodward as secretary. Delegates were instructed to vote as a unit with no proxies, while State Treasurer B. B. Craig received a rare county honor. The meeting sent a telegram to Carmack in Fayetteville endorsing a solid Carmack delegation to Nashville. Obion County endorsed Benton McMillin and urged support for J. H. McDowell for the governor’s race, with E. W. Carmack strongly endorsed for the U S Senate.
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Orde
Nathan Eubanks
Ben Childern
Carmack
Joseph D. Woodward
McMillin
Obion County
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J. H. McDowell
E. W. Carmack
United States Senate
Carroll Doane Convention Endorses McMillin for Governor
The Carroll Doane Convention adopted a resolution calling for a general statewide primary to select a United States Senator and urging the State convention to consider the same. The vote reflects support for McMillin in the governor race.
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McMillin
United States
McMillin Endorsed for Governor in McNairy County
In McNairy County voters backed McMillin for governor with J Eeny Carmack named for United States office. Lawrence County delegates pressured for McMillin and Williams as Railroad Commissioner in a contentious party slate.
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Lawrence County
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Santa Fe Conference Meeting Promises Precedent
The article notes an upcoming district conference at 7 pm at a church in Santa Fe with a presiding trial to follow. The conference is scheduled to meet on Monday, outlining the agenda and location for attendees.
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Not Until Next Session Opinion On Public Building
Congressmen Brownlow Carmack and Cox state there is no chance a public building bill passes this session. Col A M Hughes reports the trio believes no bill for any public building will pass until the next session. President Pry contemplates deferring a Chamber of Commerce delegation to Washington. Col Hughen says a hearing could be arranged if desired.
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Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Col. A. M. Hughes
Washington
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He Wants Divorce
Artabra Georgia May 3 The petition of Robert Brown for divorce from Ida May Brown reveals a tale of marital infelicity. Married November 1898 he alleges his wife clawed bit and struck him she visited his livery stable horse whipped him mercilessly before a large crowd and a source of humiliation. He prays for total divorce and permission to remarry.
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Ida May Brown
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