Brandies, mountains and the party line in Warren County
The Warren County debate centers on prohibition impact and the long rail against illicit stills. Arguments say brandy distilleries harm the county, generate crime, and hurt revenue, while supporters claim prohibition aids prosperity and reduce lawlessness. The piece also critiques Patterson aligned Democrats and the idea of an “available” presidential candidate.
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Warren County
Carmack
McMinnville
Nashville American
Rob Ingersoll
Warren
Patterson II
Busin -McMinnville
Patterson organs seize on office dispute in Carmack feud
In one column the Patterson organs claim no issue with the Governor beyond office, aiming to mislead temperance forces. In the next, they rail against Carmack for proposing to violate local self government by barring Memphis Nashville Chattanooga voters from deciding the saloon question. Bristol Herald-Courier.
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Patterson
Senator Carmack
Democratic Party
Cormack
Streon
Simon
Thomas Jefferson
Jackson
Polk
William Jennings Bryan
Carmack
State Committee
Patterson Organs
Memphis
Nashville
Chattanooga
Wttle Whiskey Seaker LaFollette
Hiquor
Bristol- Herald-Courter
Hypocritical Leaders in Moral Reform Movements
In Columbia, longtime church figures known for moral reform are accused of narrow prejudice and willingness to stifle lifelong professed aims to oppose a governor they do not themselves resemble. The speaker upholds a harsh view of these individuals as fre base hypocrites rather than moderates.
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Columbia
Lfe
Availability governs candidates for governor to national runs
Supporters of Gov Johnson argue availability boosts a national bid, citing his two terms as Minnesota governor in a largely Republican state. Historical examples like Grover Cleveland show governors may win locally but fail nationally, as state victory does not guarantee broad appeal. Local ties often influence elections independently of national results.
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Parker
New York
Court of Appeals
Bryao
United State
Benjamin Harrison
Isis
Indiana
Cleveland
Whitelaw Ried
Harrison
Stevenson
Illinois
Johnson
Watterson
Bryan
Minnesota
Grover Cleveland
Buffalo
Erie County
Carmack campaign claims meet Labor support misstatement
The Herald refutes rival claims that Senator Carmack does not want labor votes. The paper asserts laborers and their allies know Carmack is entitled to their votes and expects a large majority. It argues his Tennessee platform benefits all lawful citizens, especially the working classes.
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Carmack
Herald
Tennessee
Nashville Tennessean Celebrates First Anniversary
The Nashville Tennessean marks one year of publication, praised as a vigorous journal advocating the people’s interests. It has earned broad public support in Tennessee and is seen as a powerful force for good government and right-minded reforms.
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Nashville Tennessean
South
Tennessee
Black Orpington fowl raises poultry questions
A Chicago evening paper cites a Washington correspondent from a morning paper describing a Black Orpington that allegedly lays an egg daily and can be eaten for dinner with satisfaction. The piece mocks the idea and asks why the President should not raise poultry after his term ends if such a fowl exists.
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Chicago
Washington
Courier-Journal
Editorial remark on quotes from Carmack speeches
A brief note in the Patterson papers laments that occasional sharp insight appears in editorial columns, but most often these brightenings are mere quotations from Senator Carmack’s speeches given years earlier.
Mel Doak Brays Lively as He Lifts His Head
In a vivid scene from the News-Scimitar, Mel Doak is described braying aloud with ears up and tail stiff, amplifying his presence as the moment resumes.
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Mel Doak
Scimitar
Local Self Government Under Fire Over Memphis Charter Vote
Governor Patterson and allies oppose submitting the Memphis charter change to a city vote while arguing for local self government. Critics argue the move strips Memphis voters of electing their officials and denies wider taxpaying citizens a say, contrasting broader State needs with liquor policy battles. The piece challenges alleged inconsistencies in Patterson’s stance on prohibition and public finance.
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Gus Pattersin
Weal Op
Memphis
Sam CL. Chestcutt
Hawkins County
Carmack
Gov. Patterson
Shelby County
Patterson
Tennessee
People ignore party control and Taft opposition
The New York Sun denounces Wall Street influence in the Republican party and Roosevelt opposition, noting officeholders dominate conventions. It traces past boss-driven nominations from 1880 to 1904 and argues the people have little say in party affairs while highlighting persistent reform complaints.
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New York Sun
Republican Party
High Finance
Wall Street
Taft
Onti Roosevelt
The
Sun
Grant Oaceholding
Natonal
Benjamin Harrison
James G. Blaine
McKinley
Roosevelt
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LA Bonita
Taft Nomination and Local Debate Split
The article argues Taft will be the Republican nominee but doubts reflect rank and file will. It criticizes party factions driving nominations and condemns moving a joint debate away from Columbia’s limits to a fair ground. It notes local officials and voters oppose the shift and cites related political tensions and a penitentiary record.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Kentucky
Reasons for Change and Captain Fussell’s Shifting Allegiances
Marshall Garrette attacks Captain J H Fussell for switching candidates in Tennessee politics. Fussell, once a strong state’s attorney, is labeled vanity driven and repeatedly defeated in bids for governor on multiple tickets. The piece notes past attempts to aid Republicans and Prohibition efforts, now backing a whiskey candidate.
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J. H. Fussell
Ingrpel
Patterson
Tennessee
Gen. Bate
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